pjbooks Chapter 48 No Regrets for Killing!
Chapter 48 No Regrets for Killing!
"Upholding the Mystery and Serving Life, Knocking on the True Scripture".
The moment that cultivation technique appeared in Xu Xiu's mind, it filled her with boundless joy.
That was also an introductory cultivation method pointing to the supreme divine power called the "Immortal Elixir" below the "Ganmu" fruit level.
However, this technique is completely different from the "Undying Imperial Medicine Sacrifice Scripture".
The latter's intention is to use the lives and lifespans of others as a catalyst, as the soil, to cultivate a complete "elixir of immortality".
The former's intention... was to simply see itself as an "elixir of immortality" from the very beginning!
With the main theme of upholding the profound and the true meaning of serving life, one transforms oneself into a spiritual medicine.
From then on, blood became nectar, marrow became jade liquid, and the body's flesh and blood could be used as miraculous medicines!
Then... upholding the mystery of the elixir of immortality as the "one" of its own existence, it uses this "one" to evolve various physical bodies, but its physical bodies are mixed with various spiritual medicines and mysteries.
Then, by utilizing the medicinal properties and spiritual energy within their own bodies, they can help others survive, prolong their lives, and even attain enlightenment!
On the path of cultivation, one must constantly serve others, like a light illuminating heaven and earth, taking nothing but giving!
But every act of giving is a form of self-cultivation!
"Practicing this technique to the end... seems to turn me into the legendary Tang Monk's flesh."
Despite her inner turmoil, Xu Xiu felt a surge of light and warmth deep within her consciousness.
Because she discovered that this exercise manual perfectly matched her wishes and her personality.
Although some details were incomprehensible, when a faint fragrance wafted over, the previously incomprehensible aspects of the technique became crystal clear.
Therefore, the moment she began to practice the "Bingxuan Fengsheng Kouzhenjing", she naturally started to operate it.
Upholding the profound truth and dedicating oneself to it, one uses one's own body to support others...
Her first breath of true breath was meant to dedicate all the life and lifespan contained within her former mortal self to humanity.
Then, from nothingness comes something, and from something comes something else... In the darkness, it points to the [Immortal Medicine] that has already cultivated supernatural powers, and from it, it extracts a bit of the true breath belonging to the [Immortal Medicine], thus stepping into its gate, and then turning the void into life, obtaining the first breath of true breath, so as to achieve the first level of [Fetal Breathing].
...Therefore, [I offer you medicine and request rest]!
"Xu Xiu...you!"
Upon noticing this change in Shangyin, Shangyin's thoughts suddenly became extremely astonished.
But mixed in with this was a hint of joy that even Shangyin herself was unaware of.
However, Xu Xiu noticed this joy, and her heart became even happier and more lively.
As the life force that once belonged to him was completely absorbed and contained within Shangyin's body.
Guided by the "Bingxuan Fengsheng Kouzhenjing", her mind and thoughts pointed in the darkness to a celestial aura, seemingly containing infinite lifespan and vitality, each petal enough to grant immortality and eternal youth.
The sincerity of that service resonated with the imagery of the elixir, and finally, at that moment, the elixir of immortality resonated with them. And so…
In the vast darkness, a breath of extraordinary true energy was born within Xu Xiu's body.
"Shangyin, didn't you think I was Hengxing?"
"Then, let me become the sun."
"I will become... the sun shining brightly before you!"
Even Xu Xiu didn't know when she had become so magnanimous and upright.
But when she noticed and looked back, she could only sigh and realize that she had actually overcome all the tribulations step by step, forged a firm and bright will, and become someone who could save each other!
Thus, a bright and fervent thought permeated this empty space.
Amidst the changing flow of life and the intertwining of lifespans, the seed of the second true breath was conceived at this moment.
It and the true breath within Xu Xiu's body each replenish one aspect, forming a complete system, and each has obtained the key it needed most.
Thus, their true breaths were conceived within each other's bodies, and simultaneously reflected in their hearts.
One is the true essence of the "Immortal Elixir Seed Scripture".
It was pitch black, carrying with it a greedy and determined spirit that wanted to devour everything and seize all light.
The other is the true breath of the "Bingxuan Fengsheng Kouzhenjing".
Bright as gold, radiating intense light, it seems to be able to encompass and forgive no matter how others try to seize it.
"Xu Xiu...you really are a saint."
Shangyin's voice softly echoed in my mind.
"A saint? Well, there's nothing wrong with being a saint..."
Xu Xiu's mind was laughing.
"Hmph...you're becoming more and more like the sun..."
"But you're not bad either, are you? This feeling of devouring everything... it's like a black hole, it's pretty cool."
"So handsome... Xu Xiu, maybe one day I'll completely devour you, this sun."
For some reason, Shangyin's thoughts were filled with a sense of bewilderment and sighing.
But Xu Xiu, upon hearing this, showed no hesitation or fear, and simply responded brightly:
"...If that day ever comes..."
"...Let me illuminate all the darkness in your heart!"
Finally, the faint fragrance quietly faded away.
However, amidst the two opposing thoughts, one black and one gold, Xu Xiu sensed something and asked in surprise:
"Shangyin, have you smelled a delicate fragrance? A fragrance different from the smell of medicine?"
"Does it have a subtle fragrance?"
Shang Yin was taken aback.
"It seems like I've just come across [Aganki]—"
Before she finished speaking, both Shang Yin and Xu Xiu forgot the question they had just asked and answered.
After a moment of confusion, his thoughts returned to normal, as if the conversation had never happened.
"Now that things have come to this, this predestined connection with the immortals has finally come to an end."
"Shangyin...we should leave here too."
Xu Xiu said gently.
If the two of them had physical forms at this moment, then Xu Xiu would be like a benevolent king in a yellow robe, selflessly extending his right hand to Shang Yin.
After a long silence, Shangyin could only answer slowly:
"Xu Xiu, do you think we can go back to how things were before?"
"I have no idea."
Xu Xiu's intentions were pure and unwavering.
"But what I do know is... at least you can be the protagonist of your own life."
……
"The Incident at Ganmu..."
"Although compared to the Ganmu Incident in my previous life, this can only be considered a simulation, or even less than a simulation. It is merely a calculation performed in a supercomputer through a virtual program."
Even so, it still helped me somewhat.
Inside the Baiyang Temple, Lin Yu remained standing in the same spot, but quietly withdrew the Soul Listening Incense supernatural power that was attached to the light of the Ganmu technique.
Without a doubt, at this moment, the purest part of Xu Xiu and Shang Yin's true spirits had been attached to his inner world, and all kinds of changes and insights were absorbed into his heart.
Of course, both Shangyin's initial madness and Xu Xiu's "saintly" behavior when Shangyin argued with her were influenced by Lin Yu's [Soul Listening Incense] supernatural power.
This point goes without saying.
Fate and destiny are often reflected in one's personality.
"When it comes to matters of life and death, there is a saying in this world: character determines destiny... This statement may be somewhat biased, but it is not without reason."
Lin Yu stood there, lost in thought.
The transformation of Ganmu himself continues. The two girls are like chess pieces he has placed on the board. Every step they take advances Lin Yu's understanding of Ganmu.
"In order to allow the changes of the previous life [Ganmu] to be repeated in this life, I specially chose these two people with opposite fates."
"One can follow the path of the True Lord Ganmu from thousands of years ago, which can be called the 'Path of Medicine Offering'."
"There is another one who follows the path of the [Gan Mutian Yangfeng Sheng Zhenjun] of the [Changqing Sect], which can be called the 'Path of Medicine Offering'."
"One sacrifice and one offering, [change] is contained within."
"Therefore, their subsequent relationships, struggles, and achievements can become my best subjects of observation, to supplement my understanding of [Ganmu], and to enhance my understanding of the Way of Wood."
"However, the destinies of these two people are not entirely compatible."
"So after they entered the back room, I used the [Soul Listening Incense] supernatural power to influence them several times, and finally made them slowly jump into the box I needed, and transform them in the direction I needed, and finally they became two useful chess pieces."
They were just two high school seniors after all. Although their personalities were naturally somewhat sharp, they wouldn't have been so extreme at first.
Shang Yin became so paranoid and insane in the back room, and Xu Xiu also reached such a selfless and saintly state, all thanks to Lin Yu's "good intentions" and his use of the [Soul Listening Incense] supernatural power to guide her.
However, this is also an extension of their own personalities; he just gave them a slight push.
"Human hearts are unpredictable and ever-changing. What I did with the [Soul-Listening Incense] was like rolling two snowballs down a mountain... The snowballs grew bigger and bigger as they rolled downhill, and the 'saintly' and 'madman' that finally appeared were just the beginning."
"However, if we don't do that and let them develop freely... there was a greater than 90% chance that Shangyin would ruin my plans when she first came into contact with the [Ganmu] Immortal Fate."
"This world is better. Apart from me, there are no other cultivators, nor are there any life-giving supernatural powers that can affect my plans. Therefore, once the [Soul-Listening Incense] is activated, everything can proceed according to plan."
Lin Yu pondered for a moment, then nodded to himself.
"Now, the pieces are in place, positioned on the changing positions of the Yin and Yang of [Ganmu]. Whatever changes or struggles may arise from here on, they will enrich my game."
"If one wishes to uncover the secrets of the [Ganmu Tianyang Fengsheng Zhenjun]... perhaps one can recreate this world by following the process of [substituting offerings for sacrifices]."
"But... if we were to imitate the 'shadowing' of the cultivation world in the past, starting with the Five Elements and then Yin and Yang, we might be able to 'indulge in sacrifices and killings' in the future, thus reversing the image of the cultivation world."
All these arrangements weighed on Lin Yu's mind, yet she wavered, caught between two possibilities.
However, the game is already decided, and the placement of the pieces is entirely in his hands, so there's no need to worry about it.
"As for the other side..."
Lin Yu remained silent, but turned her gaze to the far distance.
That's where Jingzhou is located.
If Lin Yu's actions up to this point were laid out for others to see, they would likely appear completely contradictory.
It's unimaginable that the man who admonished Jiang Songjing in Baiyang Temple and saved the police and students in the white mist is the same man who oversees Baiyang Temple, sets up the back room, and treats a group of people as pawns to cultivate the seed of Taoism.
But for Lin Yu herself, all of this was perfectly harmonious and self-consistent, with nothing to question.
In summary, all of this, past and present lives, can be summed up in just sixteen characters.
More than enough to help the world
The path to enlightenment has no return.
Saving lives is an option.
I will not regret killing!