socalfunplaces Chapter 627 Slaying 3 Corpses
Chapter 627 Slaying 3 Corpses
Jin'ao Island, Biyou Palace.
When Chu Yang arrived, the Tongtian Sect Leader was discussing Taoism with Duobao Daoist.
"Disciple Chu Yang greets Master!"
Chu Yang bowed respectfully, then looked up at the Tongtian Sect Leader and Duobao Daoist on the high platform.
The Tongtian Sect Leader was dressed in a blue robe, with a face as white as jade. His gaze seemed calm, yet it carried a chilling majesty.
He glanced at Chu Yang indifferently, then a slight smile appeared on his lips: "You finally decided to leave seclusion."
Daoist Duobao smiled, a hint of mockery in his voice, and said, "Junior Brother Xiaolei, we've long heard that you've been in seclusion in Yingzhou for forty thousand years. We, the members of the Jie Sect, have been waiting anxiously. Tell me, are you emerging this time to bring glory to our Jie Sect?"
"I have been in seclusion for a long time and have become quite lax. Today I have come to ask my master and senior brother for guidance."
Chu Yang answered neither humbly nor arrogantly, but his tone held a hint of sharpness.
Now, Duobao has also severed his benevolent corpse and possesses the strength of a quasi-saint.
Daoist Duobao raised an eyebrow, about to make another joke, but was interrupted by the Tongtian Sect Leader.
The Tongtian Sect Leader slowly rose, looking down at Chu Yang with a deep gaze as if he could see through all his changes: "Hmm, your aura is profound, and your laws are perfect. It seems that your tens of thousands of years of cultivation this time is not just about consolidating your cultivation level."
Chu Yang felt a heavy pressure from the gaze of the Tongtian Sect Master. Even though he had now stepped into the Quasi-Saint realm, that gaze still loomed over him like a towering mountain.
"Master, by a fortunate turn of events, I have gained some understanding of the principles of time and space, and only now do I dare to emerge from seclusion to see you."
Soon, the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods will begin. The Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods is an important turning point in the prehistoric world and also the greatest crisis for the Jie Sect.
He must improve his strength as soon as possible in order to protect himself and even the Jie Sect in the coming calamity.
"The laws of time and space?" The Tongtian Sect Leader raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, then laughed, "Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! As expected of a disciple of my Jie Sect, to be able to comprehend such profound laws! It seems you've gained quite a bit from your years of seclusion!"
Upon hearing this, Daoist Duobao was also shocked. His gaze toward Chu Yang held a mixture of curiosity and delight.
"Xiao Lei, have you now severed your benevolent corpse?"
The Tongtian Sect Leader, seeing that Chu Yang's cultivation was at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, asked a question.
Duobao, who was standing to the side, also curiously turned his gaze over. He had also now severed his benevolent corpse.
Currently, he is the only one in the Jie Sect to have achieved the quasi-saint level. The Three Immortal Sisters of Sanxiao, including Zhao Gongming and others, are all at the level of Daluo Jinxian.
Chu Yang lowered his head respectfully and replied in a deep voice, "Master, this disciple has not yet severed the corpse."
Upon hearing this, the entire Biyou Palace fell silent, as if the air itself had frozen for a moment. Daoist Duobao was slightly taken aback, intending to make a few teasing remarks, but he noticed that the Tongtian Sect Leader slowly lifted his sleeves, put his hands behind his back, and seemed to be lost in thought for a short while.
"The corpse hasn't been severed?" A hint of interest appeared on the Tongtian Sect Leader's face, which was as smooth as ancient jade. His deep gaze fell on Chu Yang, as if he were looking directly at his primordial spirit through his skin.
"That's interesting. With your current cultivation level, you haven't severed your corpse yet. You must be walking a different path from ordinary people."
"Exactly."
Chu Yang raised his head: "Although I am comparable to a Quasi-Saint, I have not yet found the Three Corpses Point that suits me. If I rashly sever my corpse, I am afraid it will cause great hidden dangers and cause me to lose my foundation."
To sever a corpse, one needs a suitable spiritual treasure to house the body. Over the years, Chu Yang has only acquired one or two high-grade innate spiritual treasures, none of which are particularly suitable for severing a corpse.
If it is forcibly used as a corpse-slaying spiritual treasure, it is not impossible, but in that case, there will be great limitations in the future.
Daoist Duobao also spoke up, saying, "Junior Brother Xiaolei, you have already reached the peak of the Great Luo realm and have mastered the laws of time and space. It is the time for you to reach your full potential..."
Chu Yang smiled slightly, but did not reply. Instead, he looked at the Tongtian Sect Master and said, "Please enlighten me, Master. I still have some questions about the method of severing the three corpses."
The Tongtian Sect Leader waved his hand gently and said, "Severing the Three Corpses is no child's play. Good, evil, and attachment are not ordinary thoughts, but primordial attachments hidden deep within the primordial spirit. Once severed, one must use the highest and most wondrous method as a guide and obtain the recognition of the Heavenly Dao; otherwise, one's thoughts will be blocked, and one will be bound by them instead."
He paused, then raised his hand and gently made a sweeping motion in the air. Instantly, spiritual energy surged within Biyou Palace, presenting a magnificent Dharma image.
In the picture, a figure sits cross-legged in the center, with three beams of light emanating from the top of his head, each exuding a completely opposite aura: one with a kind and benevolent face, the other with a ferocious and ghostly appearance, and the other with a mad gaze.
"The good corpse, the evil corpse, and the wielding corpse are all three paths. Only by refining them with one's own strong will can one achieve the true spirit of the three corpses."
The voice of the Tongtian Sect Leader carried an unfathomable emotion: "I hope you can understand that the difficulty of severing a corpse lies not in the act of severing it, but in not losing one's way."
As the Tongtian Sect Leader finished speaking, the Dharma imagery vanished, and Biyou Palace returned to tranquility once more.
Chu Yang stood quietly in the center of Biyou Palace, his mind replaying the Tongtian Sect Leader's previous explanation.
The magnificent imagery of the Dharma and the explanation of the fundamental obsessions were like the morning light breaking through the fog, illuminating his blurred path with greater clarity.
"Severing the Three Corpses...so this is the profound mystery behind it."
Chu Yang murmured softly, his words tinged with awe for the Great Dao.
The Tongtian Sect Leader seemed to see through his thoughts and smiled faintly: "Although this path is profound, since you have reached your current level, you are already qualified to glimpse higher mysteries. Xiao Lei, remember, you must walk your own path. What I have taught you is only guidance, not the answer."
After a moment, Chu Yang bowed and said calmly and sincerely, "Thank you for your clarification, Master. My mind was previously shrouded in mist, but now I have glimpsed a sliver of its true meaning. I will remember your words forever."
"Haha! It's rare to see you so humble, lad!" Daoist Duobao laughed heartily, his tone revealing undisguised surprise and admiration. "Junior Brother Xiaolei, in the thousands of years of our Jie Sect, who has ever seen our Master explain things to a disciple to this extent? In this respect, you truly make me envious!"
Chu Yang was not complacent. He took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling slightly, as if to suppress the surging emotions in his heart. Then he looked up at the Tongtian Sect Leader, his eyes clear as a mirror, reflecting a firm light: "Senior Brother is too kind. I dare not forget Master's kindness, and I dare not slack off in the slightest. I will do my best to repay the kindness."
The voice, though not loud, pierced the tranquility of the hall, as if each word contained an unshakeable resolve.
Chu Yang lowered his head and pondered for a moment, as if repeatedly reviewing and digesting the teachings in his mind. Then he raised his head, his eyes filled with a hint of confusion and expectation, and asked his master again, "May I ask Master to give further guidance? In the intertwining and changing laws of space and time, is there a wonderful method that can integrate the two and operate them smoothly?"
In the Devouring World, the laws of space did not integrate smoothly like the laws of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. This is a problem that Chu Yang has been exploring recently.
The Tongtian Sect Leader shook his head and said, "The laws of time and space are independent. Not only in the primordial world, but in fact, within chaos, space and time are very difficult to merge. Even I, your master, cannot!"
Seeing that even the sage Tongtian couldn't offer any guidance, Chu Yang wasn't disappointed and immediately asked some other questions.
"The way of time is difficult because of its constant flow and decay; the way of space is wondrous because of its separation and union, its expansion and contraction. You must remember that when the two are independent, there is no danger, but once they are intertwined, you must be extremely careful. If you are not careful, the laws will be disordered and you will be devoured." The Tongtian Sect Leader spoke with great solemnity.
Chu Yang nodded repeatedly, carefully memorizing each and every one of these points, and then kept asking detailed questions and seeking confirmation multiple times.
Upon seeing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader revealed a rare hint of satisfaction in his eyes, but he did not say much, only nodding to himself.
He was becoming increasingly convinced that with Chu Yang's talent, he would definitely be able to occupy an unshakable position in the Jie Sect in the future, and perhaps even Duobao could not compare to him!
On the other hand, Daoist Duobao's expression became somewhat subtle.
It's a good thing that his junior brother has high comprehension, but as the chief disciple of the Jie Sect, he didn't feel jealous at all.
"Master, isn't this a bit too biased?" Daoist Duobao coughed and muttered to himself in annoyance.
Chu Yang seemed not to hear him. He stood calmly below the platform, exuding an unwavering composure.
This made Duobao sigh even more, thinking that he was indeed worthy of being Junior Brother Xiaolei, as he himself did not think he could have such a mindset!
"Junior Brother Xiaolei!" Daoist Duobao's tone hardened, and his previous ease dissipated somewhat. "Now that you've emerged from seclusion, you must know that the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods is approaching. This tribulation is no ordinary event. You and I are both direct disciples of the Jie Sect, and there are many disciples in the entire Jie Sect now. If we are not careful in dealing with this tribulation, we may be in danger of losing our lives!"
Chu Yang's gaze sharpened slightly: "Senior brother, please speak plainly."
The dark cloud of the Investiture of the Gods had long shrouded the primordial world. As a sage, the Tongtian Sect Leader naturally had a premonition, and therefore did not hide it from his disciples.
Previously, when Chu Yang was still on Yingzhou Island, some of his fellow disciples went to Yingzhou Island and conveyed the teachings of the Tongtian Sect Master to Chu Yang.
Daoist Duobao said, "I previously suggested to my master that we hold a 'Great Competition of the Jie Sect.' Firstly, it would test the disciples' cultivation progress, and secondly, it would allow everyone to learn from each other and improve their strength before the great calamity arrives. What do you think?"
"Senior Brother's words are very wise," Chu Yang pondered for a moment, then agreed, "With the great calamity approaching, we disciples should spar with each other to prepare for any eventuality. However, this matter is of great importance and still requires Master's decision." After saying this, he turned his gaze to the Tongtian Sect Leader on the high platform.
The Tongtian Sect Leader stroked his beard, seemingly deep in thought. After a moment, he nodded slightly: "What Duobao said is exactly what I was thinking. This competition should focus on promoting the cultivation of our disciples, strengthening camaraderie among fellow disciples, and consolidating the power of the Jie Sect. We must not allow competitive spirit to grow, lest it lead to fratricide among fellow disciples."
Daoist Duobao was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately bowed, saying, "This disciple will humbly obey Master's teachings! This disciple wishes to preside over this grand competition; please grant me your permission, Master!"
The Master of Heaven nodded.
Duobao then turned to Chu Yang, "Junior Brother Xiaolei, I plan to invite Junior Brother Gongming and all the other fellow disciples as well. I will need your strong support at that time!"
Chu Yang smiled slightly: "Senior brother, you're too kind. It's my duty to serve the Jie Sect."
With the competition settled, Daoist Duobao swiftly began preparations, taking charge of arranging the competition process, formulating rules, and coordinating the participation of disciples from various peaks.
Chu Yang took the initiative to undertake another important task—building the competition venue.
He already had a plan in mind: to use his understanding of the laws of space and time, combined with his knowledge of the virtual universe within the Devouring World, to construct a special array space.
Although with his current abilities he cannot create a world as grand and complex as a virtual universe, he is more than capable of building a simplified version of the training ground.
Chu Yang told the Tongtian Sect Leader his idea and proposed: "I want to build a simulated training ground so that the participating disciples can experience various battle situations where the laws are disordered. In this way, their combat ability can be better honed."
A hint of admiration flashed in the eyes of the Tongtian Sect Leader: "Xiao Lei, your idea is quite novel. Granted! If needed, the power of the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation can be used."
With his master's approval, Chu Yang felt much more at ease.
He arrived at a secluded spot on Jin'ao Island, sat cross-legged, and began to construct the array space.
He formed hand seals and chanted incantations, and mysterious runes flew from his fingertips, weaving into a dazzling curtain of light in the air.
As time passed, the light curtain gradually solidified, eventually forming a huge vortex that slowly rotated, emitting a chilling spatial fluctuation.
Meanwhile, Daoist Duobao was also busy arranging various matters for the competition.
The disciples of the Jie Sect were said to have received the worship of ten thousand immortals, which was not an exaggeration at all.
When news of the grand competition spread throughout the Jie Sect, many disciples were in an uproar.
The disciples of the Jie Sect are inherently competitive. In the primordial world, those who can become disciples of a sage must have some kind of background or good fortune. This grand event has undoubtedly become the focus of attention.
It must be acknowledged that Tongtian Jiaozhu's inclusive approach to education led to the unparalleled prosperity of the Jie Sect.
Legend has it that whenever the Tongtian Sect Leader preached on Jin'ao Island, countless beings flocked to listen.
Sometimes, he would simply wave his sleeve and utter a few words of Dharma, and countless sea dragons would reveal their true forms, or demons in the mountains and forests that had not yet taken human form would suddenly realize the human body—all of these fortunate beings would call themselves disciples of the Jie Sect.
The most bizarre instance involved a boulder that rolled down a cliff. When the leader ascended to preach, it emitted layers of light, faintly coalescing into the shape of a human head and a snake's tail. When the light dissipated, the boulder transformed into a handsome young man who immediately bowed to the leader and began cultivating there as a disciple of the Jie Sect.
Later, however, this young man was fortunate enough to be given a name by the Tongtian Sect Leader, becoming a genius with unlimited potential that the Jie Sect was proud of. He later even became a disciple of the Wudang Holy Mother.
Chu Yang had heard about this before, and he knew that the transformed youth was just one of many geniuses.
Legend has it that within the Jie Sect, there are some beings with unique aptitudes and extraordinary innate talents who often display exceptional abilities on their path of cultivation.
The Tongtian Sect Leader imparted all his knowledge to such a disciple with extraordinary background without reservation, resulting in a continuous stream of powerful figures emerging within the Jie Sect.
However, while this highly inclusive sect atmosphere made the Jie Sect flourish for a time, it also harbored hidden dangers.
With numerous disciples of varying levels of cultivation and background, coupled with the fact that those with exceptional talent often held themselves in high esteem, conflicts and friction were inevitable.
In recent years, rumors of an impending calamity have circulated, and this growing sense of crisis has fueled the restlessness of many disciples, leading to daily competitions and contests. (End of Chapter)