Refining the Dao into Godhood: A Tale of the Jie Sect-Chapter 90 [The Western Grand Vow, Drawing Lines on the Ground to Make a Prison] (Please Subscribe)
Chapter 90: Chapter 90 [The Western Grand Vow, Drawing Lines on the Ground to Make a Prison] (Please Subscribe)
Xuanqing thought for a moment, then continued, "Actually, I have another method! Lady can go find Nuwa and ask her for a few more marriage red threads, then find several more beings and establish a marital connection with Great Witch Hou Yi! In this way, perhaps Great Witch Hou Yi will no longer yearn for the Good Corpse of Xi He!"
This method was his own idea. Since it is difficult to sever the ties of affection, he might as well fight poison with poison, and by finding Hou Yi several companions, distract his attention.
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"What kind of lousy idea is this?"
Upon hearing this, Jiufeng couldn’t help frowning, "One red thread has already sunk Hou Yi into a sea of desires. If you add a few more, who knows what will happen?"
Xuanqing fell silent.
He merely proposed an idea; whether to adopt it or not would depend on Houtu’s decision!
In fact, both methods have flaws. The "Six Roots Pure Bamboo" could sever a being’s seven emotions and six desires, but if a being loses all desires and emotions, would it still be considered a normal living being?
And if Hou Yi were to find several companions, it might also lead him to sink into a sea of desires, forget about cultivating, and degenerate into a mere reproduction machine.
Of course, from Xuanqing’s standpoint, he felt that the side effects of the latter were somewhat less.
Hou Yi’s potential had its limits, and it was difficult to make a breakthrough in his cultivation; it would be better to enjoy life!
"Jiufeng, you go to the Western Sect on behalf of my palace!"
Ultimately, Houtu decided to implement the first plan. Both plans would entail creating karmic ties with Saints, and she was still unwilling to be indebted to Nuwa!
After all, one was an Ancestor Witch of the Witch Clan, and the other was the Wa Emperor, revered and adored by countless members of the Demon Clan!
The two had been at odds since birth!
"Yes!"
Jiufeng quickly nodded in agreement.
And Xuanqing, seeing that there was nothing for him to do, immediately returned to Mount Tai to continue his study of the Refining Dao and incidentally, to craft a protective treasure for himself.
He had previously obtained a fair amount of Shouyang Red Copper from Taiching, which made for excellent artifact refining material!
As a Great Witch, Jiufeng’s power could comparable to that of a Daluo Golden Immortal. She flew swiftly and soon arrived at Mount Sumeru and met the Great Sect Leader of the Western Sect—the Jieyin Daoist!
Upon hearing Jiufeng’s request, the Jieyin Daoist was overjoyed, "Since Daoist Houtu has asked, I certainly will not refuse. I shall accompany you right away!"
He had been worried that the Xuan Sect among the three teachings had seized the opportunity to get involved in the Underworld first, thus denying the Western Sect a chance to interfere. Unexpectedly, the opportunity for the Western Sect to enter the underworld had just presented itself!
"Then I thank the Saint greatly!"
Jiufeng didn’t think too deeply; originally, she just wanted to borrow the "Six Roots Pure Bamboo," but the Jieyin Daoist planned to personally accompany her.
Naturally, she would not refuse!
Very quickly, Jieyin Daoist rode a golden cloud, taking Jiufeng back to the Netherworld.
"The time is filled with troubling affairs!"
Emperor Shangqing only took a glance and no longer paid any attention. The Six Paths of Reincarnation was established by Houtu, and if she wanted the Western Sect to be stationed in the Underworld—even to hold a portion of the authority—he had no reason to stop her!
Xuanqing also did not pay any attention.
Although he thought of guiding the great trends of the Heavenly Dao, such a matter wasn’t achieved overnight.
So far, he did not possess the capability, nor did he have the prestige to command the worship of all beings!
Nobody knows how much time had passed, but eventually, Jieyin Daoist left the Underworld in high spirits, and Hou Yi was no longer muddleheaded, yet he became a machine only capable of killing!
The Jieyin Daoist used the "Six Roots Pure Bamboo" to suppress Hou Yi’s seven emotions and six desires. The red thread instantly vanished, leaving behind nothing but the mighty warlike spirit flowing in the bloodline of the Witch Clan.
"Witch!"
"Witch!"
"Witch!"
Hou Yi roared with excitement, his eyes blazing with a battle spirit soaring to the skies, his voice like a war song from distant heavens, wishing he could immediately seek out a few Demon Gods for a great battle.
Upon seeing this, Xuanqing couldn’t help but sigh: "If this continues, won’t the Witch Clan have another Xingtian?"
After some thought, he decided not to interfere anymore!
In the grand conflict between the Witch and Demon Clans, even if there were ten more Xingtians, it would still result in a tragic, mutual destruction within the predetermined course of the Heavenly Dao.
There would not be the slightest change.
Such is the trend of destiny!
On the other hand, after Jieyin Daoist returned to the Western Sect, he excitedly summoned his disciple, who had also recently advanced to Daluo – Ksitigarbha!
Although the Western Sect had not yet defected from the Xuan Sect to establish Buddhism, it had already formed the concept of Buddhism.
And in the eyes of Jieyin Daoist, Ksitigarbha was the most Buddha-like existence within the Western Sect!
"Ksitigarbha, there is a matter I wish to entrust to you, one that concerns the future of our Western Sect and your own path as well!" Jieyin Daoist slowly began.
Upon hearing this, Ksitigarbha firmly replied: "Please instruct me, teacher. I shall not shirk my duty!"
"Good!"
Hearing this, Jieyin Daoist laughed heartily with satisfaction: "During my recent excursion, I visited Lady Houtu in the Netherworld, and she has agreed to let our Western Sect station in the Underworld!"
"However, our Western Sect’s influence is weak. If we rashly set up there, we are likely to be oppressed by the Three Xuan Sects!"
"Therefore, I want you to first obtain recognition from Heavenly Dao using the Vast Vow Technique, and then we can reside in the Underworld. I refuse to believe they would dare to defy the will of the Heavenly Dao!"
"However..."
"Once you make a Grand Vow, you likely will not be able to leave the Underworld until the vow is fulfilled!"
The Vast Vow Technique is not omnipotent and has its drawbacks; the bigger the vow made, the greater the benefits but also the more restrictions one faces.
And if broken, one would suffer the Heavenly Dao’s backlash, with minor consequences being a regression of cultivation and major consequences possibly leading to the extinguishment of life and path.
"I understand, teacher!"
"I am willing, teacher!"
"I fear not, teacher!"
Ksitigarbha’s eyes were resolute, as if the commitment he was making was nothing but a trifling matter.
Jieyin Daoist waved his hand grandly, and a Treasure Bead and a tin staff appeared before Ksitigarbha: "This Mani Treasure Bead and this golden tin staff are both High Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures! Today, I confer them to you to subdue the Netherworld Underworld! The Western lands are barren, incomparable to the affluence of the East, and Spiritual Treasures are rare, but these will suffice for you to Slash Second Corpse!"
"Yes!"
Ksitigarbha joyfully accepted the Treasure Bead and staff.
Jieyin Daoist, however, looked remorseful. The Vast Vow Technique in truth is to put the cart before the horse, a method of forcibly accelerating one’s development. He did not really wish for Ksitigarbha to cultivate in this manner.
Yet, for the sake of the Reincarnation Authority and the future of the Western Sect, he had no choice. Among the vast ranks of the Western Sect, there was no disciple more suitable than Ksitigarbha!
Before long, Ksitigarbha arrived in the World of Darkness, holding the Treasure Bead overhead and the Tin Staff in hand, his demeanor solemn and dignified, beginning to beseech the Heavenly Dao to witness his Great Vow.
"O Heavenly Dao above, I, Ksitigarbha, witnessing the sorrow of sentient beings, continue to suffer the entanglement of karma after death, with endless fierce ghosts within the Netherworld Underworld, vow here to enlighten and transform all resentful spirits and fierce ghosts from the ten directions and all worlds!"
"Until Hell is empty, I shall not attain Buddhahood; only when all beings are liberated will I realize enlightenment!"
"May the Heavenly Dao bear witness!"
It must be said that Ksitigarbha’s determination is immense; the vow he made is vast, intending to liberate every resentful spirit in Hell – how could it be an easy feat?
As Ksitigarbha’s vow was spoken, the Heavenly Dao instantly bestowed Boundless Merit upon him. Ksitigarbha chose not to retain it but instead used the merit to enhance his cultivation.
Bathed in the light of merit, his aura quickly rose from the beginning stage of Daluo to the peak of Daluo, and then, with the help of the Treasure Bead and tin staff, he managed to Slash Second Corpse.
In just a moment, he transitioned from an ordinary Daluo to a Quasi-Saint who had Slashed Second Corpse.
"Such immense determination!" Emperor Shangqing couldn’t help but exclaim, then shook his head and said, "It’s just a pity, for he will now have to confine himself within the World of Darkness!"
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