12dz Chapter 6 Jade Cauldron Immortal
Chapter 6 Jade Cauldron Immortal
As time goes by, the weather changes dramatically.
After nearly four hundred years of tireless refining by Mo Yuan, the evil energy and obscure rules that had enveloped Qilin Cliff for countless years were transformed into pure energy and returned to the earth.
Previously, Qilin Cliff was a desolate and lifeless place, considered an ominous spot by the disciples of the three religions of Kunlun Mountain. Now, however, a light drizzle falls from the sky, and the clear chirping of birds echoes in the air from time to time.
The area around Qilin Cliff is filled with a faint spiritual energy, and ordinary flowers, plants and trees are gradually taking root. Compared to before, it has undergone earth-shattering changes.
Deep within Qilin Cliff, Mo Yuan opened his eyes.
"It seems that my and Jingxin Jinleizhu's hard work over the past few hundred years has not been in vain. Although Qilin Cliff does not yet look like a blessed land of immortals, it is already a sacred place in the eyes of mortals."
"The earth veins and spiritual veins are slowly recovering after being freed from the erosion of the evil energy and obscure rules of heaven and earth. However, only after I reshape the Yin-Yang Five Elements formation will the recovery time be reduced to about several hundred years. Otherwise, I may not be able to see them fully restored even in the long run."
Mo Yuan withdrew his divine sense and magical power, and his Qilin True Fire once again floated atop the pair of wind and cloud horns.
Nearly four hundred years were not difficult for him to endure.
Although his cultivation level did not improve, after obtaining so much pure Earth Essence and spiritual energy from heaven and earth, his origin and foundation underwent a transformation. In particular, his meridians became several times thicker, and the free-floating magical power within them was also tinged with a mysterious yellow luster.
Moreover, Mo Yuan's understanding of the Earth Dao Ancestral Qi Scripture has also improved significantly. After resolving some of the karmic debts of killing, the karmic force, and the shackles of the Heavenly Dao, he will be able to successfully attain the Dao of a True Immortal.
"The Jingxin Golden Thunder Bamboo has also improved considerably. It now stretches for hundreds of miles, and the Daoist aura it emits can cover the entire Qilin Cliff, thereby deterring any villains or evil spirits."
"I hope that after all the merits are fulfilled, Jingxin Jinleizhu and I will receive enough Heavenly Dao merits, so that Jingxin Jinleizhu's grade might reach the level of a superior innate spiritual root."
"First, I'll go to Yangshui to retrieve the demon core, and then I'll begin preparations to rebuild the Yin-Yang Five Elements Formation and thoroughly repair the Qilin Cliff's earth veins and spiritual veins."
Mo Yuan looked at the bamboo forest swaying in the still air, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.
However, there was still one thing he didn't understand.
Although they could clearly sense divine consciousness from Kunlun Mountain spying on Qilin Cliff, no disciples of the three religions had dared to trespass into this place over the years.
There was something strange about this matter, and even Mo Yuan couldn't figure out the reason.
"Never mind, just go with the flow, there's a good way."
"Qilin Cliff is already my training ground. Without my permission, even a Golden Immortal cannot run rampant here, so my safety is guaranteed."
Qilin Cliff, being the transformed form of the Primordial Qilin, naturally offered Mo Yuan protection. Furthermore, after dissolving all the malevolent energy and obscure rules of heaven and earth, Mo Yuan established a connection with the Qilin Cliff's ley lines, allowing him to draw upon some of the ley line's immense power and unleash combat strength far exceeding his own realm.
After thinking it through, Mo Yuan disguised himself again and concealed his presence as he headed towards Yangshui.
Mo Yuan preferred keeping his limbs close to the ground rather than flying, so that he could absorb the essence of the Earth and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth at any time, and he could always be in peak condition.
The laws of Wutu, the order of the earth, and the primordial energy are all fundamental to the Qilin clan, and they are vividly displayed in Mo Yuan. He will not abandon his greatest advantage for the sake of a little bit of handsomeness and dashingness.
After several months, Mo Yuan was about to arrive at the Yangshui River. However, just as he scanned the area ahead with his divine sense, he discovered a Taoist standing on the bank of the Yangshui River, whose aura far surpassed his own.
"Since you're here, fellow Daoist, there's no need to hide."
The Taoist priest looked in the direction of Mo Yuan and said calmly.
However, Mo Yuan noticed that the muscles at the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, perhaps he was inwardly criticizing his outfit.
"It should be a disciple of one of the three religions. I didn't sense any malice from him. What's meant to happen will happen. It's a good thing that a disciple of one of the three religions took the initiative to contact me."
Mo Yuan steadied himself and silently said to himself.
A moment later.
Mo Yuan stepped onto the shore of the ocean and subtly began to observe the Taoist priest.
He wore a light blue, wide Taoist robe with faint runes on it. His hair was tied up with a simple jade hairpin. He held a scroll in his hand and looked at Mo Yuan with a warm smile on his face. His temperament was elegant and otherworldly.
"I am Yu Ding Zhenren, a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun of the Chan Sect at Yuxu Palace on Kunlun Mountain. I apologize for waiting for you here, fellow Daoist."
"I have come here to meet the master who has resolved the evil energy and obscure rules of Qilin Cliff and even alarmed my master."
"However, fellow Daoist's current appearance truly tarnishes the prestige of the Qilin Clan. Why not reveal your true form?"
Master Yu Ding bowed to Mo Yuan and looked him over, speaking softly.
Upon seeing Mo Yuan's appearance, he almost couldn't keep his expression in check.
The mighty Qilin, a divine beast of the primordial era, has transformed itself into a bald, mangy dog. If the First Qilin knew of this, it would probably be so angry that it would come back to life.
Upon hearing Yu Ding Zhenren's words, a look of shock flashed in Mo Yuan's eyes.
Simply by dispelling the evil energy and obscure rules of Qilin Cliff, he has already entered the sight of the Primordial Celestial Venerable. Isn't that a bit too dreamlike?
After a slight hesitation, Mo Yuan channeled his magic power, transforming his figure into a form several meters long, surrounded by colorful mist and clouds, making him appear divine.
Raising its forelimbs in a gesture of respect, Mo Yuan slowly said, "Mo Yuan, the Mo Qilin, greets Fellow Daoist Yu Ding! My cultivation level is low, I am burdened with the karma of killing, the karmic consequences, and the shackles of the Heavenly Dao. I also need to prevent others from spying on me and avoid being taken in as a mount. That is why I have not shown my true form to others. Please forgive me, Fellow Daoist Yu Ding."
"May I ask, Fellow Daoist Yuding, what virtue or ability do I, in my current situation, possess to disturb a sage who elucidates the Dao of Heaven, follows the rites of Heaven, and is revered by all living beings?"
"To be honest, I'm a little apprehensive!"
Mo Yuan's words came from the bottom of his heart, without any falsehood.
Even after traversing the prehistoric world and learning about history and the development of the general trend, he still dared not be arrogant or complacent. Before the transmigration, he was just an ordinary person, so how could he possibly play tricks on a great being who had cultivated for countless years?
To follow the general trend and seek one's own destiny is the way of Mo Yuan.
Therefore, Mo Yuan held the Jade Pure Primordial Heavenly Venerable, the true successor of the Three Pure Ones, in boundless reverence. Although the Primordial Heavenly Venerable himself had his flaws, that was in relation to the Jie Sect and the Tongtian Sect Master.
In his mind, Yuanshi Tianzun was the most worthy of following and the supreme being to whom he could sincerely become a disciple.
Seeing this, Jade Cauldron Immortal smiled and nodded, saying, "No wonder Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan is so cautious, even at the cost of diminishing the divine power of the Qilin Clan. So that's why!"
"As a disciple of a sage, I naturally have no worries about safety when traveling in the primordial world. But you are like a rootless duckweed, which is why you seem more stable. I did not understand your predicament, and this is my fault."
"Why don't we sit down and chat a little longer? To express my apologies, I would like to invite you to sample the fine wines and delicacies of Jade Void Palace. I wonder if you would grant me this honor?"
As they were talking, two prayer mats appeared on the banks of the Yangshui River.
One of them was several feet long, clearly prepared by Jade Cauldron Immortal for Mo Yuan. Between the two futons appeared a jade table, on which were placed a jade pot and two jade cups.
"How could I refuse Fellow Daoist Yu Ding's invitation?"
Mo Yuan immediately agreed and lay down on the futon.
A gentle Daoist aura emanated from the futon, and he felt the Earth Essence and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth entering his body faster. He immediately realized that this futon was no ordinary object.
Mid-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure!
It has the effect of communicating with the laws of heaven and earth and gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. At the same time, it can calm people's minds and make it easier to immerse themselves in enlightenment. It is simply a rare treasure.
The fact that even a simple prayer mat can be made so extravagant is enough to demonstrate the profound depth of the Chan Sect.
To be honest, Mo Yuan was truly envious.
"The enlightenment cushions we sit on were crafted by our master in his spare time. They contain a trace of his saintly Daoist essence, which is why they possess so many miraculous effects."
"If Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan likes it, then it is yours!"
With a kind smile on his face, Master Yuding spoke slowly to Mo Yuan.
Originally, there were only fourteen such meditation cushions in the Chan Sect, which belonged to the Twelve Golden Immortals, the Antarctic Immortal, and the White Crane Boy, respectively. However, several years ago, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable bestowed another meditation cushion upon him.
This is the very futon that Mo Yuan was sitting on.
Master Yu Ding was clear-headed and possessed great wisdom. Recalling the decree that had been passed down from Yu Xu Palace hundreds of years ago, he had vaguely grasped his master's intention.
It's highly likely that Mo Yuan has a connection with the Chan Sect, and he may even have entered the eyes of his master, who considers him a disciple of the Chan Sect.
However, Master Yu Ding was also puzzled.
Even though Mo Yuan's cultivation level was low, and he was burdened with the karma of killing, karmic debts, and the shackles of the Heavenly Dao, his master's saintly power was enough to help him resolve these troubles.
Why didn't Master immediately take Mo Yuan under his wing?
"Fellow Daoist, please don't jest. My fortune is meager and my virtue shallow; how could I possibly occupy this enlightenment meditation cushion?"
Mo Yuan adopted a very humble attitude; he didn't want to take this enlightenment futon for nothing.
But what Master Yuding said next completely left him with no excuse to refuse, and it even made his Dao heart tremble and his breathing become rapid.
Master Yu Ding solemnly said, "Only the direct disciples of my master can possess this Enlightenment Futon. My master gave it to me several years ago. During the time you were dispelling the evil energy of heaven and earth and obscuring the rules, he issued a decree forbidding disciples of the three religions from going to Qilin Cliff to disturb you."
"Also, you can go and retrieve the demon core in the ocean water. It has already transformed into a mid-grade acquired spiritual treasure, the Water Element Pearl."
"You're a smart person, surely you understand Master's intentions...?"
The sound of the Dao resonated and echoed.
Master Yu Ding stared meaningfully at Mo Yuan, the expression in his eyes gradually softening.
I wonder when I and Mo Yuan will be able to address each other as fellow disciples?