Starting with warding off evil and disaster, one can ascend to immortality after countless tribulati

If you could only read one fantasy novel in your life, it would probably be "Starting from Exorcising Evil and Eliminating Disasters to Ascend to Immortality".

The Brahma Palace is located in a very secluded place; even Foundation Establishment cultivators are unaware that such a place exists in the world.

Overseas, on the Penglai Immortal Mountain, after many twists and turns, Jiang Ming finally found the so-called Brahma Palace.

This is a very simple architectural complex, divided into three islands.

The first island looked ethereal and otherworldly, with hardly any human figures to be seen on its mountains.

According to the rules of Taoism, this should be the Heavenly Sect, which advocates transcending emotions.

For this reason, these cultivators almost always stayed out of the world, only emerging from their caves when faced with a major event that required their attention.

The second island had more people. After taking a closer look, Jiang Ming felt a sacred aura emanating from it.

It is also a heretical sect, but it is quite different from the Heavenly Sect.

The cultivators on this island all looked very kind, and their golden light of merit almost shot into the sky.

Taking merit as the path of cultivation, according to the rules of Taoism, this should be the Earth Sect, which emphasizes the perfection of merit.

The last island bears a striking resemblance to the Great Zhou Dynasty, though it is far smaller in scale; this should be the Human Clan.

It emphasizes the principles of luck and humanity, which, in theory, is very similar to the Daoist tradition of Luo Yushu, though there are some differences.

The Human Sect of Taoism involves a wider range of paths, not just limited to the path of destiny. In a sense, the Human Sect is actually very similar to the Taoist laws of the Immortal Dynasty.

No, it's more likely that the Dao Laws of the Immortal Dynasty were separated from the Human Sect.

It seems that when the Great Zhou Dynasty was founded, it consulted with the Brahma Palace.

Having discovered the wonder of it, Jiang Ming nodded, his eyes full of wariness, judging from these three paths.

The Brahma Palace is much more difficult to deal with than the Dragon Palace.

If things go wrong, you might end up losing more than you gain.

As he was seriously considering the probability of success, three Taoist priests suddenly appeared not far away.

These three were all old Taoist priests.

These are all seasoned and shrewd people, and they are probably not easy to deal with.

"Fellow Daoist, wait a moment. I know why you've come. The Brahma Dao Palace is indifferent to worldly affairs, and we are not in a hurry to seek gold for the time being."

"If you wish for the Brahma Dao Palace to submit, that's certainly not a problem. As long as you offer sufficient benefits, we are willing to do anything."

After a chuckle, the Taoist priest from the Human Sect, being very quick-witted, took the initiative to reveal his intentions.

After a careful discussion, Jiang Ming blinked.

One can't help but feel somewhat surprised by the way Brahma Palace operates.

Are all these old men so shameless?

You are one of the four most famous forces in the Immortal Pivot.

They actually bowed down and surrendered, willingly selling out their own reputation?

"Fellow Daoist, are you really considering the price? Don't worry, the Heavenly Sect doesn't want anything, and the Earthly Sect will even give you some treasures. Just agree to two conditions, and this matter will be settled." He smiled shrewishly.

The old man from the Human Sect had a kind look in his eyes.

The old Taoist priest nodded, agreeing with this statement.

He fumbled around in his storage pouch for a while, then pulled out a round bronze cauldron. With a beaming smile, he said, "Fellow Daoist, this treasure is called the Dao Inquiry Cauldron. Place it inside."

It can improve one's grasp of the Dao path. In total, it should increase the chances of obtaining gold by 10%. Please accept this treasure, fellow Daoist.

You can return it to me after you successfully obtain the gold.

Helping you gain wealth and a higher position is a great act of merit.

So, helping you is helping me.

That's why I won't lay a hand on you.

After explaining his reasons for doing so, the old Taoist priest quietly left.

The old Taoist priest from the Heavenly Sect glanced at Jiang Ming, indifferent, his gaze as cold as ice, devoid of any emotion, and said, "I am devoted to the Dao. As long as you do not disturb the tranquility of the Brahma Palace, everything is up to you..."

This old guy is even easier to talk to.

As long as his interests are not violated, he can do whatever he wants.

These three directions of Taoism each have their own unique characteristics.

I wonder what kind of personality a Nascent Soul cultivator who brings together these three lineages would have—one extremely mercenary, one extremely enthusiastic, and one extremely indifferent.

These three personalities mixed together are like sugar and fermented bean curd mixed together—completely inappropriate.

"Haha, I told you so, these two old guys are very easy to talk to, and I'm easy to talk to too."

But you must show enough sincerity, otherwise, I won't let you leave so easily.

The Brahma Palace is united against a common enemy. If you make a move against me, the two of them will definitely not stand idly by. Also, I must remind you of something.

Within the Brahma Palace, there are also six cultivators at the peak of the Purple Mansion Realm. If you feel you can handle them, you may resort to force...

Nine Purple Palaces are complete.

This foundation is truly terrifying; no wonder these old Taoist priests hold sway over a region, yet no one dares to cause them trouble.

With such a solid foundation, anyone who dares to cause trouble is simply asking for trouble because they think they've lived too long.

"What would you like, fellow Daoist? Please speak freely. I will not refuse if it is within my power."

After giving the old Taoist priest a careful look, Jiang Ming went straight to the point and asked about his intentions.

He chuckled, surprised that Jiang Ming was so agreeable.

The old Taoist priest was a little surprised. He reached out and handed over a talisman, smiling warmly. "My first request is that you wear this on your person."

This is not my intention, but the Daoist Master's.

I don't know the specific reason.

All I know is that if you don't take it, I'll be in big trouble.

In addition, there is another message that the Daoist Master asked me to convey to you: everything is predetermined, but in the unseen realm, everything is still subject to change.

Only by grasping the variables can we break the existing fixed pattern.

The cryptic words left Jiang Ming completely baffled.

Jiang Ming wanted to ask the old Taoist priest something in detail, but the priest just smiled and disappeared from his sight.

"This old guy is really mysterious."

After some reflection and a thorough examination of the celestial fire's aura, Jiang Ming indeed discovered that he was getting closer and closer to achieving that level of attainment.

The submission of the Brahma Palace indeed elevated the majesty of the Heavenly Fire to a new level.

Now, only the last pure land remains, and everything is perfect.

……

At this moment, above the starry sky.

At the mountain peak, the tiny figure smiled disdainfully, making no attempt to hide his disgust. "Daoist Master, it's not good to be two-faced."

Do you think you can stop me by tripping me up a little?

Stop daydreaming. The next one to transcend will definitely be me. You'll have to wait. As long as I'm in this position, you'll only have to wait...

"Alright, then I'll wait..." A relaxed voice came from halfway up the mountain, where an old Taoist priest with an ethereal air stood, his eyes full of smiles.

After a brief dialogue with the sounds from the mountaintop, silence returned.

At this moment, Jiang Ming held the talisman and recalled the old Taoist's words, feeling even more confused.

This talisman is so ordinary, what is its purpose? And what about the reminder just now? What are these things, the fixed fate and the variable, and what is their connection to me now?

Lost in thought, Jiang Ming arrived at the Pure Land.

Today, the Pure Land remains as peaceful as it was when Jiang Ming visited not long ago.

Everyone truly exists, yet no one truly exists.

The Buddha's methods were truly terrifying, exceeding Jiang Ming's imagination.

He could only control less than ten thousand souls using the Ten Thousand Soul Banner.

This has already reached its limit.

There are at least several hundred thousand practitioners in the Pure Land.

In other words, the Buddha was actually controlling hundreds of thousands of monks at all times.

Such terrifying divine sense, almost dozens of times that of Jiang Ming, shows just how terrifying a Nascent Soul cultivator can be.

Upon arriving deep within the Pure Land, Jiang Ming saw only a golden figure with its back to him. It was an elderly monk with a kind and benevolent face, much like the legendary Maitreya Buddha, exuding kindness and compassion.

"Fellow Daoist, would you be willing to convert to Buddhism? If so, I am willing to hand over this Pure Land to you. Then you will be the rightful master of this place."

Fire in the sky can also be displayed to the greatest extent.

"By then, once you break through, you'll have the strength of a typical mid-stage Golden Core cultivator. Moreover, after that, I will teach you unique spells to help you reach the Nascent Soul stage. Are you willing?"

After slowly stating his conditions, the old monk slowly stood up.

Its golden body exudes a wild power.

The Sanskrit characters that flowed between his brows startled Jiang Ming.

"Good tricks, I almost got tricked by you." Recovering his composure after a few moments of fear, Jiang Ming solemnly examined the Buddha incarnation, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"It seems you are determined to stop me, senior. In that case, please bring it on. I'd also like to see the fighting prowess of a Nascent Soul cultivator..."

"Hehe, you see things very clearly. That's right, I won't let you occupy the Pure Land easily. This place is related to my lineage."

If you take it, it will affect my cultivation.

Therefore, I am willing to give you a chance to challenge me.

"We are both at the peak of the Purple Palace. If you defeat me, the Pure Land is yours." Calmly stating his conditions, the Buddha was already preparing to act.

Meanwhile, high in the sky, the group exchanged silent conversations, feeling somewhat unsure of Jiang Ming's abilities.

"Can this kid defeat Buddha? The difference in combat skill between Nascent Soul and Purple Mansion is too great. Even with the help of the Primordial Ba Hui, it will probably be difficult to close the gap."

"He should win. Otherwise, Yuan Chu would have already dealt with Buddha and made Buddha fight this kid."

It wasn't that the Buddha was willing to give him a chance, but rather that the beginning of the universe gave the Buddha a way out, which was something that couldn't be stopped no matter what.

Even if he loses, fate will still force this kid to take over Yuan Chu's position and walk the same path he once walked.

"I don't think so. Although destiny can determine many rules, the most powerful thing in this world is still the variable."

In the beginning, you couldn't settle this thing. Trying to reduce and seek emptiness was destined to fail. Even if you made him succeed in seeking gold and followed the path you came from, there would still be many problems afterward.

"So you can only stand halfway up the mountain. Watch carefully, this time, the Buddha is destined to fail."

……

Clenching his fist, he slammed it down heavily towards Jiang Ming. The Buddha's attack was very simple, but it gave people a strong sense of pressure, making it seem impossible to dodge.

His pupils contracted slightly, a flicker of fear crossing his eyes. This was the first time Jiang Ming had ever seen someone whose physical body was even more terrifying than his own.

This punch almost shattered the space itself; if he had been even slightly distracted, he would probably have been killed on the spot.

"Alas, it truly is a series of interconnected schemes, a plan that leaves no room for error." After a moment of reflection, the Buddha suddenly stopped what he was doing and gazed intently at the majestic figure in the sky.

At the same time, Jiang Ming also felt a strange sense of familiarity.

That imposing figure seemed to have a great connection with him. The moment it appeared, he felt very comfortable, and his whole body was instantly filled with power. The next second, Jiang Ming suddenly flew into the sky and merged with that imposing figure!

"Dharmakaya, Yuan Chu, you bastard, you actually secretly refined someone else's lineage as well. No wonder you said the Buddha would surely be defeated."

"Hahaha, at the Purple Mansion Realm, possessing the Dao lineages of two Nascent Soul Realm cultivators simultaneously, Buddha truly has no chance of winning." A hint of apprehension flashed in his eyes.

Upon discovering Yuan Chu's trickery, Dao Zun immediately lost interest and stopped watching the battle.

This seems to be the Great Dao corresponding to the Immortal Realm cultivation method. Why did it suddenly appear?

Could it be that my mastery of the Eternal Immortality Scripture has reached a new level, which has led to the emergence of this Great Dao?

Filled with doubt and uncertainty, Jiang Ming was quite curious, but the pressure at the moment left him no time to think. He quickly manipulated his Dharma body to fight against the Buddha.

The gap between the two was narrowing under the blessing of the Dharma Body. With the help of the Dharma Body's attack power, Jiang Ming kept swinging his fists at the Buddha.

At the Purple Mansion Realm, the Buddha's methods seemed unable to be fully utilized, and for a time he was at a disadvantage.

His face was full of pity as he looked at Jiang Ming, and he gave a bitter smile.

"Fine, fine, you've actually pushed me to this point. Very well, I'll show you my true abilities."

With a soft recitation of a Buddhist mantra, the Buddha's figure instantly became majestic.

With his hands clasped together, he struck down a huge palm print from mid-air. At the same time, the entire Pure Land was reversed under the Buddha's control!

All the spiritual energy in the world was rushing towards Jiang Ming, and the immense pressure almost shattered his Dharma body.

Jiang Ming was astonished to realize that Daoist principles could be used in this way, having understood the Buddha's actions.

Regardless of whether he won or lost the battle, he learned a great deal.

Of course, it would be too difficult for him to lose, since he still had the trump card of Ba Hui that he hadn't used, and he hadn't used the Five Elements Dao Rhyme perfectly either.

After watching the Buddha's demonstration, he gained a new understanding of the use of Daoist principles. Now, he is 90% confident in this battle!

With overwhelming force, Jiang Ming unleashed his original treasure, the Dao-Accomplishing Hidden Mystery Palace. Then, he used his Dharma Body to support the Five Elements Dao Rhyme and heavily pressed the magic treasure down!

In an instant, the powerful pressure threw the Buddha into a state of mental confusion.

He realized this was a familiar tactic, and his heart sank. He closed his eyes, stared intently at Jiang Ming, and left behind a nonsensical remark.

"Sooner or later, you'll regret this..."

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