Dao Register Advancement, Stripping of Rank, Southern Bright Fire! All Spirits Pay Homag

Heavenly decree, Celestial Master's imperial decree!
If these two points made Ji Xiu keenly aware that he was about to face a great opportunity, then...
As the Primordial Dao Talisman trembled, the opportunity for advancement it conveyed completely unsettled him.

To date, as Ji Xiu's cultivation level has increased, the Primordial Dao Register has undergone two transformations.

Both of these transformations were achieved with the help of the 'Innate Dao Talisman' bestowed by Heaven and Earth!

The origin of this talisman is extremely mysterious. Even Xu Longxiang, who hid the 'Dream of the Yellow Millet', couldn't explain its origin.
Ji Xiu, however, was able to refine and utilize it to replenish his own resources!
First, he transformed into the "Searching Mountains and Chasing the Seas" technique, which allowed him to hunt dragons in the land and traverse the Eastern Sea as if walking on flat ground, thus securing a place for himself and gaining a chance for survival.

Later, he wrote "A Dream of Yellow Millet," which tells him to travel through four lifetimes and five worlds, receiving all kinds of gifts and karmic consequences upon himself.

Without exception, they all benefited him greatly and brought him many gains!

Now that we have another opportunity for transformation, how can we sit idly by and let it slip through our fingers?
So he agreed readily.

They were even afraid that the Lord of the Crimson Origin Palace might change his mind.

Xu Longxiang and Beicanghou, unaware of the cause and effect, were naturally worried for Ji Xiu, while secretly admiring his fearlessness and magnanimity.
Marquis Xiao Pingnan of Beicang couldn't help but have his tiger-like eyes redden slightly, deeply moved:

"My daughter Mingli merely offered him some timely and helpful assistance when he was at a lowly level, which was actually quite simple."

"Now that times have changed, look at what the Ji family has done. Not only did they find rare materials, but they even risked their own safety to seek out a way to refine a heavenly medicine for my daughter."

"For the Xiao family of Beicang, this is truly a timely help!"

As for Li Qianyuan, the master of the Crimson Origin Palace, he was naturally overjoyed to hear that things had gone so smoothly, and his eyes crinkled with laughter.

"You're a straightforward young friend!"

"Rest assured, I, Li Qianyuan, though unworthy, have cultivated the [Fire Element] divine power to its fullest extent, gathered the necessary destiny, and ascended to become a True Lord of the grotto-heaven. I swear on my own divine power and the Great Dao, if I utter even the slightest falsehood..."

His expression gradually became serious and solemn, his thoughts flashing with magical power. He raised two fingers, as if at this moment drawing upon the perception of the Heavenly Dao. The Daoist voice was magnificent, each word resounding and powerful:

"This has left me with a flawed spirit, making further progress impossible, and I have absolutely no chance of ascending to immortality or becoming one of the immortals!"

Just then, the sky darkened, and a sudden gust of wind and thunder shook the heavens. The yin and yang, the light and the darkness, were intertwined for a moment, as if in response to the oath made by Li Qianyuan!
Xu Longxiang and Xiao Pingnan, the Marquis of Beicang, were both discerning individuals, and upon seeing such a display, they both showed a hint of surprise.

Xu Longxiang squinted, his initial wariness and alertness largely gone, and he began to ponder somewhat confusedly:

"Could it be that the chosen one of my Dragon Elephant Sect truly has a great karmic connection with Nanming Mountain and Chiyuan Palace, which is why Li Qianyuan has gone to such lengths?"

"Otherwise, it doesn't make sense logically."

The Qi practitioners of the Righteous Dharma Heaven are different from those of the Crimson Heaven. Although they both belong to the [Immortal Path] system, they are worlds apart.

The Crimson Heaven cultivates supernatural powers, gathers Yin and Yang, the Five Elements and the Twelve Qi, all in order to obtain a rank, ultimately become an immortal, transcend the universe, and be free from shackles and constraints.

The Zhengfa Tian (正法天) reveres the Heavenly Way, receives ordination from Heaven, practices the ordination and laws of their respective Daoist lineage, and cultivates to perfection, thus becoming the one who patrols the land on behalf of Heaven!
Therefore, the Qi practitioners of the Righteous Dharma Heaven revere the Heaven most, regardless of which realm they are in.

Therefore, upon seeing Li Qianyuan's actions, most of Xu Longxiang's doubts immediately dissipated.

Seeing Ji Xiu flanked by two titled martial artists protecting him, their expressions softened slightly.

Without hesitation, Li Qianyuan immediately seized the opportunity, stepping aside and extending his hand in invitation:
"Young friend Ji."

"Follow me!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiu nodded with delight and followed closely behind. In less than half an incense stick's time, he arrived at the rear hall of the Chiyuan Hall with Li Qianyuan.

Inside the hall, candlelight flickered, and ever-burning lamps hung on both sides of the long wall. The murals depicting auspicious creatures, such as a dragon swallowing a pearl, a tortoise carrying the sea, and a phoenix singing, were all vividly depicted.

They all worshipped the Taoist priest at the end, who was several feet tall and reached the heavens and the earth, and was exactly the same as the portrait that Li Qianyuan had shown not long ago.

"When the Celestial Master was alive, our Nanming Mountain was not only the orthodox lineage of the Fire Element, holding the true authority of Fire Element supernatural powers, but also the leader of the righteous Heavenly Way, enjoying boundless glory."

"Not only that, he received the Celestial Master's ordination and advocated education for all, enlightening the spirits of mountains and rivers, regardless of whether they were born of fur or eggs, they all had the opportunity to cultivate and obtain the ordination."

"The Righteous Law Heaven advocates order, which is black and white. Before that, regardless of whether a demon is 'pure' or 'impure', whether it is a demon who has fallen into the five impurities, or a spirit that breathes out the moonlight, they are all driven away and killed without mercy."

"But since he ascended the throne, many more demons have become demon immortals or auspicious omens. In addition, he bestowed upon them Taoist immortal titles and granted them control over mountains, rivers, lakes, and marshes, thus establishing the Xuanye Celestial Master era."

"There will be no more instances of demons establishing themselves and raising a banner to rebel against heaven!"

"Therefore, two hundred years ago, all kinds of demons and immortals regarded him as a deity, so much so that when Nanming Mountain was at its peak, it was known as 'Ten Thousand Immortals Paying Homage,' and he could also be called 'the Holy Teacher of All Kinds of Demons and Immortals'!"

"For example, the various auspicious omens depicted in these murals, and the great demons."

"They were all enlightened or blessed by the Heavenly Master, which is why they sincerely and devoutly worshipped on the murals."

"Young friend, do you know the 'White Dragon Lord' of the Water Lord's Palace at the end of the Eastern Sea?"

Li Qianyuan walked forward with the lantern, speaking slowly and deliberately to Ji Xiu beside him. As for Xu Longxiang and the other two, they waited outside the hall because it concerned a major secret of the sect.

As Ji Xiu listened to Li Qianyuan talk about the prosperity of 'Nanming Mountain', he followed along, nodding from time to time.

Especially when he heard the name Dong Canghai, his eyes involuntarily flashed with a strange light:

"Eastern Canghai, the White Dragon Lord?"

"Does the Palace Master mean that the Water Lord's Palace in the Eastern Canghai Sea is also related to that Celestial Master?"

Because of the saying "The Yellow Millet Dream was once a dream of Nanke".

Whenever Ji Xiu looked directly at the portrait or the statue of the Celestial Master who was worshipped and enshrined, he always felt like he was looking in a mirror, which made him involuntarily avoid looking at it.

In Li Qianyuan's eyes, he only saw Ji Xiu's respect and awe, and didn't think much of it. But when he heard Ji Xiu continue, he showed a confident expression:
"nature!"

"That White Dragon Lord of the Eastern Sea was once granted the title of 'Dragon King of the Eastern Sea' by the Celestial Master. He was the overlord of the Eastern Sea, commanding shrimp soldiers, crab generals, snakes, pythons, and dragons, as well as 48,000 kinds of aquatic creatures. His power was immeasurable!"

"However, after the Celestial Master disappeared, he was also suppressed as a member of the Celestial Master's faction. In addition, he was in charge of the Daoist talisman in the East Sea and held a high position of power. After losing the struggle, he fell into this world."

So that's what happened in the past.
Ji Xiu listened intently, secretly astonished. The White Dragon Lord, who commanded the Dragon Palace on the Eastern Cang Sea and whose abilities were comparable to those of Jiang Shu, the ruler of Qishan, was once known as the 'Dragon King of the Eastern Sea'!
And that is the existence
They all received the grace of that 'Mysterious Celestial Master'!

In other words
If he were to live in another pipe dream, wouldn't that mean that the one who was once bestowed the title of 'Dragon King of the East Sea' would be gone?
Then there's a chance it might be 'yourself'?
In an instant, a slight ripple stirred in Ji Xiu's heart.

Looking at it this way, I used to think that this time, the starting point of the Yellow Millet Dream was the lowest, but upon closer inspection, it really shows that my cultivation was too low and my knowledge too limited.

With his "strong destiny spanning four lifetimes and five reincarnations," how could any of his lives be considered weak?
Each and every one of them has an incredibly powerful background!

He has already benefited immensely from only a small portion of the gifts from 'Wang Quan Wu Mu'.

If one can comprehend the "Golden Elixir Great Dao" of the Daoist Lord of Impermanence, and then seek out one or two of the Celestial Master's supernatural powers in the Crimson Origin Palace.
It can be said that he is both climbing the sea of ​​suffering in the physical body and riding the lamp of the soul to advance in the same direction, in order to cultivate an unparalleled foundation!

Each with their own thoughts, when they arrived close, Ji Xiu looked closely and saw that in front of the towering and unfathomable statue of the Celestial Master, there was a Taoist platform.

Above it floated a scorching aura, like pure Yang fire, written in gold seal script.

The above is: 【Nanming Li Huo Chunyang Dao Lu】

"This is my master, the current pillar of Nanming Mountain, the Pure Yang Heavenly Official of the Fire Element, a first-rank Daoist official, left behind by Zhang Chunyang!"

"And that Xuanye Celestial Master back then was my master Zhang Chunyang's cousin. Originally, when Chunyang Celestial Official entered the Great Xuan, he intended to make progress, to establish a foundation and lineage, and to prepare for the grand plan of the unification of all heavens a hundred years later."

"As a result, the Celestial Master disappeared, and the Southern Ming Dynasty fell apart without a leader. If they did not return, not only would the Celestial Master's talisman be lost, but even the [Fire Element] Daoist talisman left by our ancestors would be lost, and the first-class foundation would also decline."

"Without a choice, the Pure Yang Heavenly Official had no choice but to return to the front and take charge of the overall situation."

"Before leaving, he specially left this talisman, which contains a trace of the power of a first-grade Dao talisman and is also conferred by the righteous Heavenly Dao, allowing for the [ordination ceremony], and he also left behind a divination!"

At this point, Li Qianyuan looked intently at Ji Xiu:
"Young friend, this is why I invited you here!"

He did not elaborate on the details.

But Ji Xiu understood everything when he heard this.

Zhang Chunyang, the Heavenly Official of Chunyang, the Lord of the Southern Ming Dynasty, a first-rank Daoist priest?
Ji Xiu had actually seen this name a long time ago when he was comprehending the 'Divine Talisman Fire'!
It turns out that the elder brother in the dream of wealth and power who spoke of opening up the heavens was referring to Da Xuan. Now the cause and effect have aligned.

What Ji Xiu didn't expect was that the Crimson Origin Palace Master, whom he had come to today seeking the refinement of the Heavenly Medicine, was, strictly speaking, a person of seniority...
He was actually his own junior apprentice?

For a fleeting moment, Ji Xiu's eyes looked somewhat strange.

But Li Qianyuan paid no attention, his interest undiminished, his eyes filled with reverence as he gazed at the talisman.
"The righteous law bestows the Dao register by imperial decree, also known as the Heavenly Conferment of the Register!"

"The Taoist talismans he imparts contain the rudiments of the Tao, and also the rudiments of supernatural powers!"

"Young friend, if you truly have a connection with my lineage, the 'Divine Talisman Fire' Dao Seed previously imprinted on the foundation of your Purple Mansion will be able to undergo another transformation and comprehend my Nanming Mountain's [Fire Element] Divine Power!"

"Therefore, you will be granted an entry-level Dao talisman of the [Fire Element] category, which will make your cultivation of this Dao method, technique, and supernatural power twice as effective with half the effort!"

Such miraculous effects?

As Ji Xiu listened to Li Qianyuan's introduction, he thought to himself, and as he got closer, the vibration of the Primordial Dao Talisman became more and more obvious.

As Li Qianyuan finished speaking, all these actions compelled Ji Xiu to slowly approach the Dao platform and the [Southern Ming Li Huo Chun Yang Dao Talisman].
Until, the fingertips touch.

[The recipient of the ordination received a wisp of the powerful Daoist talisman 'Celestial Master's Edict,' a jade talisman that carries the Daoist arts. He absorbed its spiritual light, refined it, and successfully filled the gap in the Primordial Daoist talisman!]

[The 'Yellow Millet Dream' of the ordained master has been fully replenished and can enter the dream again!]

[The person who bestows the ordination certificate receives a portion of the authority of the "Celestial Master's Edict," which allows the advance payment method to undergo further transformation, adding another advance payment slot, and also 'revoking' a portion of the Celestial Master's authority!]

[The Celestial Master's Edict - Stripped!]

[By divine approval, one can act as a representative of Heaven to patrol and inspect, and has the authority to 'remove'!]

The person who bestows the ordination certificate is a candidate for the position of "Celestial Master," and should possess the means to "dismiss all other lineages and exclusively honor Heaven." If a deity or immortal is listed on the Heavenly and Earthly Gods' List, and yet fails to respect themselves while offering incense, they will be disqualified.

[His official rank should be stripped, and he reduced to a commoner, as a warning to others!]

[The person who has been ordained has not yet obtained the 'Celestial Master's Edict' and has not yet prayed for the favor of Heaven. Therefore, the position of Celestial Master cannot be stripped of its excessively high rank.]

Below the third rank, there are no taboos!

Ji Xiu grasped the Dao talisman and closed his eyes.

In his mind, the Primordial Dao Talisman ink seals frequently appeared, bringing with them all the profound information about the third Dao Talisman, which had undergone another transformation and now held a portion of power.

Stripped of his rank and reduced to a commoner!
Upon seeing this, Ji Xiu was taken aback and couldn't help but think of the generals, gods, and saints in the [Divine Path].

According to the Records of the Primordial Dao, this authority is not even limited to the "Immortal Path," which means that even the so-called Divine Court followers of the Central Yellow Heaven can be arrested!

Not only that.

Ji Xiu also thought of the theory of six levels of destiny, in which a person's physical form may be visible or hidden, and fluctuate constantly depending on their circumstances.

"But I wonder if this Celestial Master's authority can also strip away a person's life and destiny."

Ji Xiu had a sudden urge and a premonition, and murmured to himself.

Such methods might actually achieve the desired result!
But this gift from the Daoist talisman goes far beyond this!

The Daoist talisman left behind by this 'Pure Yang Heavenly Official' also contains a divine talisman fire that advances to a higher level, known as the Nanming Li Fire, a supernatural power!

[The recipient of the ordination will receive the divine power of 'Fire Element'—the Southern Ming Fire Dao Ordination Certificate!]

To attain supernatural powers, one must obtain the Golden Elixir, then cultivate the prerequisite Daoist methods, forge the corresponding Daoist weapon, and only then can one unleash all the wonders, advance to the great realm of supernatural powers, and be called a True Person!

[The one who received the ordination has already mastered the Daoist arts—the Divine Talisman Fire. The prerequisites are complete; all that remains is to cultivate the 'Golden Elixir Dao,' and then, in a fleeting dream, comprehend the Southern Bright Fire and embark on the path of a True Immortal with supernatural powers!]

Seeing that the Primordial Dao Record had absorbed all its essence and transformed it into a resource that could be drawn in advance and used in dreams, it was outlined in the storage of one's mind and spirit.

Ji Xiu was overwhelmed with emotion:

"I haven't even explored the 'Golden Elixir Great Path' of the Impermanent Origin Palace of All Things, yet the True Person's Path of Connecting Supernatural Powers is already clear and distinct!"

"It can be said"

"Below that True Immortal, I have already traversed a smooth path!"

Thinking of this, Ji Xiu couldn't help but smile, feeling that this trip, apart from seeking the Heavenly Medicine, was truly worthwhile.

Now that the dream of wealth and power has cooled and come to a fulfillment, all that remains is to return from this journey and discover the secrets of the Nine Aperture Golden Elixir.
The Golden Elixir Path is right before our eyes!
Meanwhile, in a corner where Ji Xiu was engrossed in his thoughts, he didn't notice.

Li Qianyuan, who was watching from the side, looked at the murals in the surrounding corridors and suddenly they came to life, transforming into phantom images of dragon heads, black turtles, blue birds, and qilin, and bowing repeatedly to the head of the hall.

And all the spiritual essence bestowed upon the [Southern Bright Fire Pure Yang Dao Talisman] was obtained by Ji Xiu.
Speechless with shock, a simple and ancient decree inscribed with "Southern Ming" appeared within the Qiankun sleeve, exuding an awe-inspiring and powerful aura, as if ancient Daoist voices were descending upon it.
At the same time, the [Immortal Path] Righteous Law Heaven.

The Five Sacred Mountains and Three Mountains, ancient lineages that govern the manifestation of the Dao, hold power over their respective branches, and hold high-ranking Daoist registers, including the Heavenly Officials of the [Sun] and [Metal] branches, suddenly had a sudden inspiration.

So they all looked up at the sky.

In an instant, the Heavenly Way was no longer shrouded in ignorance and chaos, but followed its predetermined course, causing all living beings to sense something in the unseen realm—that was—

The vacant position of Celestial Master will be filled once again.

And that direction
It pointed directly to Nanming Mountain!
As a result, all the slumbering and secluded celestial officials and powerful beings were terrified.

Could it be that the declining lineage will give birth to a second "Celestial Master"?
(P.S.: Finally finished with all the busy work after the New Year holiday. Too many drinking parties these past few days, thankfully they're all over now. Updates resume!) (End of Chapter)