novelhk Chapter 2: Receiving the guidance of Zhunti as a subordinate.
Chapter 2: Receiving the guidance of Zhunti as a subordinate.
Chapter 2: Receiving the guidance of Zhunti as a subordinate.
Lingxiao stood high in the sky, looking down. His vast divine sense swept out until it completely enveloped Mount Sumeru, which was hundreds of millions of miles long. Finally, he discovered where the two powerful auras of life came from.
There, to the west of the summit of Mount Sumeru, which stretches for billions of miles, stands a tall and vigorous golden spiritual root, its branches and leaves extremely lush, reaching a height of ten thousand feet. It is truly extraordinary and is none other than the Bodhi Tree, one of the ten great innate spiritual roots of the primordial world.
On one side, there was also a wisp of innate Geng metal energy swirling around it.
Ling Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly. He could tell at a glance that these two innate deities were about to take human form.
"This place is Mount Sumeru in the west. It is said that Zhunti and Jieyin, two of the six sages appointed by heaven, were respectively transformed from the innate spiritual root Bodhi tree and the innate Geng metal qi.
Ling Xiao stroked his chin with one hand, a sly glint in his bright eyes.
Since we all took form on Mount Sumeru in the West.
As for me, Ling Xiao, I took human form before you all, so naturally I should be your eldest brother.
What if you have to travel to the prehistoric world?
Naturally, the goal is to recruit followers, seize magical treasures and opportunities, grow stronger, and create new glories!
Ling Xiao made his decision.
He first tricked two future divinely ordained saints into becoming his underlings to calm his nerves.
Ling Xiao never forgot that only by deceiving and playing tricks on people could he improve his understanding of the two great paths of trickery and deception, and thus increase his cultivation.
At the same time, the Bodhi tree and the innate Geng metal energy were the future Zhunti and Jieyin. The two had already developed intelligence during the early Dragon-Han Tribulation. However, their foundations were also extremely extraordinary, making it difficult for them to take human form.
At this moment, they did not notice Ling Xiao, and were discussing how to transform into human form.
However, neither of them possessed the same powerful Chaos Spiritual Root as Ling Xiao, and the Heavenly Dao would never allow beings with the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots to take human form.
Therefore, Zhunti has decided to sever his roots to weaken his origin and transform into a different form.
Just when Zhunti finally made up his mind to sever his roots and no longer insist on taking the form of the Bodhi tree itself, but instead took the next best option and took the form of a branch.
suddenly!
A small clump of purple soil, exuding an extremely dark and mysterious aura yet nurturing a terrifying and boundless vitality, fell and disappeared into the vigorous roots of the Bodhi tree, which resembled a writhing dragon.
It was the very same rotten soil of the Nine Netherworld that once gave birth to the Chaos Spiritual Root, the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Lotus!
In an instant, as a vast and powerful, terrifying life force surged in, the Bodhi tree and the innate Geng metal energy surrounding it underwent a dramatic transformation.
The entire Mount Sumeru was illuminated by dazzling golden light.
Zhunti and Jieyin finally took human form, each at the early stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.
"I existed before Heaven, and I was even before Hongjun."
Just then, a melodious and ethereal sound echoed across the western land.
Both Zhunti and Jieyin looked up, their hearts filled with immense horror.
The voice seemed to possess immense divine power, causing the two of them to tremble with fear.
"That is..."
Zhunti exclaimed in surprise as he saw a young man standing tall in the sky. He stood with his hands behind his back, his body radiating divine light. With each breath he exhaled, the space around him shattered, and the great stars were annihilated.
"hiss!!"
The guide's eyes showed fear.
They had thought that the two brothers had already gained great strength after taking human form, but now, just glancing at that mysterious youth seemed to have violated the highest law of cause and effect.
The two brothers trembled with fear, their hearts filled with turbulent waves, and they murmured to themselves... "First there was me, then there was Heaven; Hongjun was still before me..."
The two brothers had already developed intelligence during the initial tribulation of the Dragon and Han dynasties. Having experienced the struggle between the Dao and the Demon, they naturally knew the power and terror of Hongjun.
How dare you say such a thing...
What a powerful foundation this is!
Moreover, the two brothers naturally knew that if it weren't for the immense vitality brought by that small patch of miraculous soil that had flown in from outer space, the spirit nurtured by the Bodhi Tree, one of the ten great innate spiritual roots of the primordial world, would probably have had to sever its own roots to truly take form...
Zhunti and Jieyin knew that it must have been this mysterious young man who helped the two brothers transform into human form.
They possess such extraordinary abilities.
Could this senior be a being that existed before the creation of the world?
"We thank you, senior, for your help in granting us brothers the opportunity to take human form!"
After a brief moment of distraction, the two hurriedly bowed to Ling Xiao again.
The weak are weak, but there is nothing wrong with being weak. However, we need to respect the strong and learn from them so that one day we can stand shoulder to shoulder with them!
This is also the pragmatic mindset that will enable the two Western saints to achieve great things in the future.
Not to mention, if it weren't for Lingxiao, even if Zhunti and Jieyin were able to take human form today, they would at least have to sever a part of their roots.
For the two brothers, Ling Xiao's kindness was like a second chance at life.
"Fellow Daoists, there's no need for this. Please rise and speak."
Ling Xiao did not underestimate them and said calmly, "I also took human form here. In a way, this western land nurtured us. We can be considered to be of the same blood."
"You were originally the Bodhi Tree, one of the ten innate spiritual roots of the primordial world; your talent is truly heaven-defying!"
"Logically, you shouldn't have been born with intelligence, but everything in the world has a chance of survival. The fact that you were able to be born with intelligence and take form is also due to your own profound fortune."
Ling Xiao's gaze fell on Zhunti, and he spoke calmly.
The words were spoken.
Ling Xiao then looked at Jieyin beside him.
"As for you, you are born with the innate Geng metal energy of the primordial world, born under the Bodhi tree, and have obtained a portion of the Bodhi tree's fortune. Your origins are also extraordinary."
"Both of you brothers are innate deities with great fortune. Even without my intervention, you will naturally be able to manifest in human form when the time is right!"
"Today, having taken human form, you should not be grateful to me, but rather remember the nurturing grace of the Western Earth, cultivate diligently, and one day properly protect all living beings in the West!"
"The mountains are high and the roads are long; farewell for today!"
Ling Xiao waved his hand and spoke leisurely.
Having said that, he turned to leave.
The two brothers were deeply grateful and held Ling Xiao in even greater awe.
Before Ling Xiao could take a step forward, they exchanged a glance and knelt down in front of him.
Immediately following this was a series of kneeling and bowing, followed by shouts.
"If it weren't for your intervention, senior, how could my brother and I have taken human form today?"
"The kindness of my predecessors is like being given a second life!"
"If you don't mind, I will grant your request and guide you. I am willing to acknowledge you as my elder brother and serve you by my side!"
"If our elder brother is unwilling, we two brothers will kneel here forever!"
Ling Xiao looked at the two brothers, a barely perceptible glint of light flashing deep in his eyes.
That's it!
Since ancient times.
Scammers and salespeople are of the same ilk.
Although the paths may differ, they lead to the same destination.
A skilled salesperson will always do everything possible to conceal their true sales purpose from the customer before officially closing the deal.
Scams are the same!
A skilled con artist never lets their target realize they are a con artist!
With just one move of retreating to advance, Ling Xiao became the eldest of the six destined saints and the two Buddhist monks of the West.
"Why!"
"Fine!"
"Brothers, please rise quickly, there's no need for such formalities."
"Since you've acknowledged me as your elder brother, then I will lead you to rebuild the West! Let the Western lands shine once more!"
Looking at Zhunti and Jieyin kneeling before him.
Ling Xiao sighed sadly before raising his hand to help the two brothers up.
Then, Lingxiao, accompanied by the two Western Saints, flew towards the ruins of Mount Sumeru, where Rahu once lived.
(End of this chapter)