Chapter 233: The Immortals’ Calculations, Hongjun’s Words
"The sermon is about to begin. After the last lecture, what do you fellow Taoists think of the differences between immortals and gods?"
Qi walked up to Sanqing with the wine glass in his hands and raised the wine he drank from it. Sanqing immediately stood up in response and drank all the wine.
Then faced with the question of praying, which related to Shintoism and Immortalism, even they felt it was a bit difficult. They looked at each other, and finally Taoist Yuanshi came forward and said:
"What your Majesty said is too far. It is still too early to talk about the discussion of immortals and gods. Although the immortal way has advanced, it is still far away compared to the gods."
Taoist Yuanshi thought about it again and again, and finally decided to speak out and tell his true thoughts.
In his opinion, the upper limit of immortality is still too obvious, although there has been extremely exaggerated progress in a short period of time.
But as long as the gap still exists, there will be a clear distinction between immortals and gods.
And in fact, Yuanshi Taoists don't care whether they practice as an immortal or a god, because with the roots of the gods, no matter which path they practice, they will occupy the top of the world.
Moreover, Sanqing doesn’t think what will happen if he practices the immortal way. After practicing the immortal way, won’t the innate sacred people give up their own responsibilities?
Qi smiled and sighed with a smile:
"It's not too early. It's only been two sermons and there has been such a change, let alone the future?"
"Although I know that the cultivation of immortality has become a general trend and cannot be reversed, you and I have practiced hard for so long before we can finally see where we are today. I think that people who come after me can achieve it easily, but in the end I am still a little unwilling."
"You and I are both innately divine, nurtured by heaven and earth, realized the Tao, polished our lives, and achieved the fruit of the Tao. After painstaking efforts, we came to the saying that God and Tao are the same."
"My path of cultivation has been quite smooth, and I have achieved great heights. I have practiced for hundreds of yuan to this day. I think you and others will be no worse than me."
"After two tribulations and countless opportunities, I have now entered the Hunyuan Dao. Compared to the prehistoric times, I am already uniquely blessed by nature and far superior to Tongji."
Sanqing didn't know why Qi said this, but he quite agreed with it and felt that Qi was indeed an extraordinary person. They had been practicing for as long as Qi, but it was not until this moment that they saw the Hunyuan Avenue.
Seeing the pause in praying, Taoist Taoist Daode opened his mouth and continued:
"Your Majesty has supernatural powers that are beyond comparison with ordinary people."
Qi nodded and continued:
"I wonder if fellow Taoists have discovered that there are actually fundamental differences between those who practiced the Immortal Way before and those who practiced the Immortal Way after listening to the lecture for the second time."
As soon as these words came out, Sanqing was a little surprised. Taoist Lingbao couldn't help but asked in confusion:
"Oh? If there is any difference between these, please give me your Majesty's advice."
"I don't take the advice seriously. I just have some experience in the past. There are many practitioners of the Immortal Way and the Divine Way in Heaven. I have also accepted disciples before. It was only through comparison that I discovered something."
Seeing that they were listening carefully, Qi continued to speak:
"Before the Heavenly Court was established, I took in a disciple from the Dragon Clan and carefully trained him. As a Yuanhui, he became a Great Luo Golden Immortal."
"However, although it was short-lived, it was the best among the immortals at that time. However, in my opinion, its results are full of loopholes."
"The Immortal Way at that time focused on the meridians and feet, the three flowers on the top, and the five Qi in the chest. It has just been touched upon. Although there are methods of application, the comparison is still too superficial today."
"The immortal way at that time, if it is not an innate divine body, in my opinion, the upper limit has been exceeded, and it must not cross the Daluo realm."
"And in the Zixiao Palace, the wonders of its immortal ways, even I, have many things that are amazing, and I have learned a lot."
"Looking at it now, I feel that his path of cultivation is too early. The three Taoist friends are pure cultivators, so they don't pay much attention to it."
"Now the immortal way and its fruits are almost perfect. The three flowers on the top and the five energy in the chest are even more extraordinary. Although there are shortcomings in comparison with the divine way, it is better in simplicity."
"Even its application is beyond the Yuan Shen. With the power of the Yuan Shen, it is comparable to magical powers."
Taoist Yuanshi was shocked when he heard the words, and began to recall the secrets of the immortal soul that he had heard before. He didn't realize it when he first heard it, but now that he looks at it, it can be called deviant.
In response to this, Taoist Yuanshi could not help but shout:
"The soul is the foundation of spiritual practice. It loves tranquility the most and cannot move easily. If you move rashly, you will actually destroy your path. How can the immortal path be so rebellious!"
"Moreover, the Yuan Shen is most taboo about filth, for fear of contaminating its purity. If the Immortal Way is like this, doesn't it just increase the weakness?"
Taoist Daode and Taoist Lingbao both looked dignified. How could it be considered as an advantage if there were such loopholes?
Seeing that the three of them were a little confused, Qi opened his mouth to explain to them:
"When I first heard about this, I was the same as my Taoist friends. Later, I saw that there was an innate sacred cultivator in the heaven. After careful observation, I was able to understand the confusion."
"This shortcoming will not have a great impact on you and the gods. Although it is a weak point, few can defile it."
"You must know that the innate holiness is nurtured by heaven and earth. To seek perfection, regardless of path, fruit, soul, is the benefit of gods and humans."
"Compared with the benefits gained from the soul, some weak points are not unacceptable. After all, when you turn to practice the immortal way, you lose most of your magical powers. There must be something to make up for."
After hearing this, Sanqing understood the whole story and nodded in agreement.
"The most important difference between immortals and gods is the difference in practice."
"I have made a determined effort to understand that Shinto's pursuit of great unity is no different from Tao. When realizing Hunyuan, it seeks for the Tao to be flawless, and it is recommended by the cultivation of one's life, and the Tao exists in the body."
"The Immortal Way pursues one's own body, regards the body as a treasure raft, and the soul as the foundation, and entrusts the fruits of the Tao in the way of heaven."
"As for how to rely on it, I don't know, but if there is no life to recommend, it will definitely need external compensation. This is what I learned from asking, and it cannot be passed on to others."
When Qi said this, he seemed to have thought of something, and then he reacted and warned.
Sanqing naturally nodded and promised to ensure that the words contained in this message would not be spread to anyone else. Then he continued:
"As far as I know, both Shinto and Immortal ways now have methods that can prove Hunyuan. However, Immortal way is simple to practice. I don't know what the future path of Shinto will be."
"The three Taoist friends have a clear reputation in the ancient world and are the top gods in Shinto. Now this matter is related to the future of Shinto. I pray that I should not hide it."
Only then did Sanqing begin to have a headache. They sat down in the Zixiao Palace and listened to Patriarch Hongjun's performance. Most of the sermon was now over.
Ancestor Hongjun said that they had gained a lot, and they were already willing to change their minds. Now they regard it as the need to perform half-master's rituals. When they heard that the Immortal Way has a method to prove the Hunyuan, they were still a little happy.
But now they know that the future of Shinto is slim, and now that they are the leaders in Shinto, they have a hard time making a choice.
Since their birth, as innate saints, they have enjoyed the fortune of the Shinto for a long time and have maintained this status. If the Shinto becomes prosperous in the future, they will have no problem turning to the immortal way.
But Shinto is in trouble, and they owe the cause and effect of listening to sermons and sitting at the table. How can this not make them entangled.
After Qi told the story, I felt a lot more at ease. Some things were pressing on me and were difficult to resolve, which was not conducive to my practice.
As the top god in the world, Qi enjoys the luck of Shinto, so he naturally has to take care of it, and Qi has no complaints about this.
However, Qi Qi didn't want to have to bear it alone. Those top gods who enjoyed the luck of Shinto, Qi Qi decided to talk to them, so as to save himself from working hard and getting nothing in the end.
After informing Sanqing about this, Qi returned happily. Since he was determined to continue on the path of Shinto, it would be good to keep a few more great gods in order to make the luck of Shinto stronger.
Seeing that Nuwa had not returned yet, Qi looked around, then took the wine glass and headed towards the next table where the great gods were.
It was not until the banquet was over that Qi and Taiyi returned to the main hall. Fuxi smiled and said:
"We, all the gods in the field, have informed us that the loss of Shinto luck should be alleviated to some extent. At least in the short term, the fluctuations in Shinto luck should not be too great."
Qi nodded. It was Fuxi's idea to drag the gods into trouble. He didn't want them to switch to cultivation, but at least it could delay the loss of Shinto luck for a little longer, so that everyone could find a solution.
It's just that innate sacredness is rare, and other sentient beings cannot practice the divine way, so this move is just a delay.
"The third sermon is approaching, and the interval is only tens of thousands of years. After the third sermon, the Immortal Way will inevitably develop most vigorously."
"Fuxi, Taiyi, why don't you two stay in Zixiao Palace after your sermon?"
Taiyi didn't take it seriously and didn't mind when the sermon was preached. It didn't even matter to him whether it was preached or not.
Fuxi smiled, knowing what Di Jun was thinking, and said with a smile:
"This is easy. I'm afraid that this move will cause dissatisfaction with Great Master Hongjun. After all, promoting the immortal way is very important to him."
"We are afraid that if we declare the power of the divine way at the most critical time for this kind of immortality, he will be displeased."
Emperor Jun frowned slightly when he heard this. Ancestor Hongjun's status was too special, so they had to consider this matter.
Nuwa said indifferently:
"There is nothing to worry about. The Great God of Raising Eyebrows is still here. Now he has achieved the Hunyuan Dao Fruit and has become the Hunyuan Wuji Luo Tianzun God. He is a great master of the Shinto."
"Even though Great Master Hongjun may be dissatisfied, he can't wait for me. After all, he still has to take care of his face."
Qi thought for a moment and nodded:
"It should be fine. The prevalence of immortality in the world is the general trend of the world. What we do is just delaying it for a moment and has no impact on the outcome."
"It's just a short time. Great God Hongjun will not care. After all, although he is the master of the Immortal Dao, he was still an innate saint before."
"And the most indispensable thing for the innate holiness is time. It has been waiting for so long, but God Hongjun will give us some time."
Although Qi said so, everyone also understood what he meant. Regardless of whether Hongjun gave him this time or not, it would actually have no impact on the Shinto and Immortal ways.
In the end, Emperor Jun finally confirmed:
"In this case, then the matter is settled. At that time, we can also deter those ambitious people in the ancient world, so as to prevent them from having the intention to provoke the heaven."
In the chaos, pieces of chaotic airflow dissipated into nothingness, as if returning to nothingness again, while two figures looked at each other.
At this time, Hongjun's body was broken, full of cracks, and his brows were furrowed. The three corpses were eliminated, and the several spiritual treasures he held were now all in Hongjun's hands.
Yangmei in the distance was also quite embarrassed, his hair was a little messy, and his original green robe had several holes.
Through the tear, it can be seen that the divine body under the robe is also full of scars, but judging from its condition, it is obviously in much better condition than Hongjun.
"Hongjun, it seems that I can't kill you today, but if you want to end it with me so easily, I'm afraid it's not enough."
He raised his eyebrows and looked at Patriarch Hongjun, whose face was full of cracks, and couldn't help but feel a little regretful in his heart. Although he had the upper hand in this battle, there was no possibility of killing him.
Although Hongjun's body was broken, he rarely laughed and said:
"Fellow Taoist Yangmei, although this poor Taoist wants to end things, it is not at this moment."
"You may as well tell me that Hongjun came here only to fight, and life and death have long been out of mind."
Yangmei was a little surprised, not knowing what Hongjun was crazy about, frowned and asked:
"You have been escaping for so long, why are you so open-minded today? It can't be that you have achieved Hunyuan, but the tribulation of your mind has not been resolved? Or do you think you can really beat me?"
Hongjun didn't care about the offense in Yangmei's words, but just thought about what would happen after this battle, and smiled:
"Daoyou Yangmei, you worry too much. I am different from you. The road you are on is all opened up by yourself, and you have no choice. It is natural that there are so many hardships to protect the body with spiritual treasures. "
"Although I am not talented, I have indeed received the Taoism of the Emperor, and there is nothing missing in the Dharma, wealth, friends and land."
"In order to achieve perfection and success, the Emperor has already made plans, and I have also made preparations."
"The Jade Disc of Creation used by the Emperor can help me to eliminate external evil, gather my mind, and ensure that the things that are in harmony with the Tao are foolproof."
"Fellow Daoist Yangmei, although the Shinto is powerful and perfect, the Immortal Tao has its own exquisiteness, which is beyond the reach of the Shinto."
Speaking of this, Hongjun's eyes were full of complacency. The energy he spent on this journey far exceeded Yangmei's imagination.
In order to seek harmony with the Tao and ensure that the road to Hunyuan is foolproof, he constantly accumulated merits in the Eastern Continent to check for deficiencies and make up for the gaps in the prehistoric world.
One of them is difficult for outsiders to handle. Although the gods feel responsible for the world, they strive to be detached, and many bad things have happened.
In the end, it was only Hongjun who stood up, and this was what made Hongjun most proud.
No matter how Yangmei, Luohou, Yinyang, Wuxing, Qiankun and others viewed it, no matter how maliciously they tried to guess his thoughts, in the end, there was only one person who stood up to deal with these things.
"Yang Mei, although you are strong, you can't kill me in the end. You are disdainful of destiny in your words, but have you ever thought that destiny is with me and not you!"
"You are strong, but only for a short time. In my opinion, what you do is no different from Luo Hou! Compared with Luo Hou, you are even worse!"
"Although Luo Hou is evil, he has his own ideas and practices them, wanting to make some changes to the prehistoric world."
"Although you have always been stronger than us, you can only bump around like a headless fly. How can such a person bear the Taihuang Daotong!"
"And the final outcome between you and me is also like this, you can't beat me in the end!"
Hongjun rarely calls people by their names, and doesn't even call them fellow Taoists, which makes Yang Mei very surprised. After listening to Hongjun's words, he can't help but be silent.
He thinks that Hongjun and Luo Hou are too extreme, but he never thought that Hongjun also thinks so, which makes him lose some interest.