Who is Qingjing Zen Master?
A hidden Buddhist practitioner from the South Sea, who revealed terrifying combat power upon emerging.
In just one round, he defeated Jade Demon True Monarch Gao Zhan, and later, when he tricked the Three Demon Buddhas, even the fearsome Shipi Arhat from the Cultivation World felt Qingjing Zen Master was superior in Dao Heng and could enter Daoist Transformation at any moment, potentially establishing a new Buddha Lineage temple.
Such an existence was instantly killed.
He didn't last a few breaths; his Dharma Body shattered, and he immediately sat down to die in the endless mist of blood and meat tides.
After his death, his Dharma Body, along with all his mana, transformed into a Buddha Ring, protecting Tao Qian and his wife.
But clearly, even the Buddha Ring couldn't hold on for long. The Twelve Emperors of Alchemist, filled with killing intent and resentment, came charging, completely disregarding the strong backing of Master Tao.
To the whole world!
It was the twelve founding emperors summoning him, the First Heavenly Pride of Daoist, to a banquet at the Outer Realm Immortal Palace Daoist Field.
What an honor!
Endless blessings!
Envious and jealous eyes were all cast upon him.
But at that moment, Tao Qian lifted his head to survey his surroundings and the sky above. Even with eyes that could perceive indescribable phenomena without pain, he couldn't help but feel his eyes throb and his skull swell.
Not only did he shed bloody tears, but it also felt like a red-hot chisel was brutally thrust into the back of his head, smashing his skull and boiling his brain.
To describe it, the sky had torn open a massive rift. First came countless clouds of blood and black mist, dense juices pouring down, followed by various organs and limbs unrelated to the "Human Clan."
The dragon mouths filled with bright red flesh flowers, the rotten fish mouths filled with hooks, the tubular meat pillars that emit Outer Demon sound, the tentacles covered with flesh sprouts and sharp teeth and red eyes, the bloated lumps of flesh covered with black hair, the glowing intestines…
If these things were to be revealed, they might instantly corrupt billions of people, torturing millions to death.
No wonder these old monsters needed to hide their true forms; they feared their own appearances would cause devastating repercussions while wreaking havoc.
These disgusting and terrifying organs and limbs were frantically squeezing through that rift.
All aimed at Tao Qian, listening to the overlapping whispers from the twelve emperors.
Clearly, Master Tao had become a "sought-after delicacy."
The Twelve Emperors of Alchemist, all eager for the first sip.
After Qingjing Zen Master's death, Tao Qian wanted to use the "Governance Divine Machine" immediately.
After all, it was a divine artifact forged by the lineage of Tianzhi Gong, capable of battling the Daoist Transformation Realm. Although it might not defeat these twelve old monsters, ripping open an escape route should have been possible.
Unfortunately, he underestimated the determination of the twelve emperors to consume him alive.
The vast Qiantang was overwhelmed by the celestial phenomena of the twelve emperors, their true conditions concealed from the public, let alone Tao Master and his Governance Divine Machine.
The device, although large, was now completely covered by the meat tide and blood mist.
Endless "filth" poured out from the twelve cancerous Daoist Fields, instantly burying the divine machine in a sea of corruption, with numerous exotic creatures that feed on filth, receiving the imperial edicts of the twelve emperors, fearlessly attacking the Governance Divine Machine.
Even though it could emit vast amounts of Karma Divine Light and multiply the defense, it was still overwhelmed and powerless to resist.
When Tao Qian once plotted against the Zhu Dynasty, he saw from afar the scenes within Zhu Rizhao's Secret Realm: tentacle palace maids, rotting eunuchs, howling ghost babies, and black muddy water.
The current scene was a twelvefold repetition of that nightmare.
In a few breaths, Tao Qian suddenly heard a "crack" near his ear.
The Buddha Ring, transformed from the life and mana of Qingjing Zen Master, was now cracked from the assault of the meat tide and blood mist.
Tao Qian couldn't care for anything else and played his ace in the hole.
He knew relying on the Ancestor God Forbidden was useless, and treasures like Buddha Bird Relics, People Species Bag, Nine Toad Bead, Toad God Tile, and others had little effect on Daoist monsters.
Thus, he was forced to use his last life-saving item:
Spirit Treasure Disaster Relief Life Protection Scripture!
Previously, by initiating "Yang Sui Uprising," he had won a great reward, this being the biggest part of it.
As the name implied, this scripture was for saving lives.
Upon chanting, it could connect across realms to Lingbao Tianzun, pleading for disaster relief and protection.
While it wasn't guaranteed that the Heavenly Venerate would respond, Tao Qian figured: Heavenly Venerate adores me the most, so I should be worry-free.
With this thought determined, the chanting filled with Dao Rhyme resonated around.
At the sound of the scripture, the endless corruption and the twelve emperors who were squeezing their grotesque organs into this realm, all seized up on the spot.
Just when Tao Qian thought his life was saved, he finished chanting the scripture once, but Heavenly Venerate did not respond.
He chanted again, still no response.
On the third chant, still nothing.
By then, the effect of the scripture had faded.
Without waiting for Tao Qian to make another move, Yunrong, who had been calm beside him, suddenly showed panic and said:
"Husband, I just tried to communicate with Grandma using Taizhen Secret Technique, but it seems that Grandma is neither on Jade Ring Mountain nor in this realm, and I couldn't reach her."
"If Grandma is not present, relying solely on the Haotian Divine Mirror to operate automatically, I fear it won't withstand these twelve old monsters."
Hearing this, Tao Qian's face drastically changed.
A vague premonition arose from within him, and without further talk, he resorted to more desperate measures, nearly gambling.
One was using the Toad God Tile again, forcefully smashing his forehead while silently calling for Toad God's help.
Second, taking out a longevity peach and using the Peach as a medium, trying to connect with the Outer Realm God Longevity Star for assistance.
Third, he silently recited the Immortal Corpse Soul Returning Talisman and Corpse Transformation Scroll, attempting to use these secret techniques as a medium to connect with the mysterious Evil God roaming in the Great Abyss.
…
This Third Method, Tao Qian had some confidence, the second method had some cost, and the third was akin to drinking poison to quench thirst.
But after using them, he found they were all ineffective.
Toad God, Longevity Star, Mysterious Corpse... they were all Divine Spirits from the Outer Realm, yet strangely none responded to him.
Before Tao Qian could ponder further, suddenly from the Outer Realm, the mad laughter of the Twelve Emperors of Alchemist pierced through:
"Little thief, stop struggling, do you know that by forcibly eliminating a hundred years of Human Dao tribulations, although you may reap great benefits afterward, you must first pay the price before enjoying the fruits, and only if you survive after payment, then comes your time to enjoy."
"Every act of cultivation has a price, when you entered the Dao didn't you see the small fish I caught and wrote the Secret Book about, how did you forget this piece of true knowledge?"
"At this moment, there is an [Source Sea Ancestor God] in the Outer Realm holding a grand ceremony, preaching and bestowing treasures, all gods have gone to attend the banquet; and some strong individuals like Grandma Taizhen of Jade Ring Mountain, due to their lineage, managed to get a place at this grand feast of gods, Lingbao Tianzun is naturally there too, no matter how you call, the Heavenly Venerate can't hear you."
"Among the mysteries of the universe, everything is predestined."
"This is the fate dictated by the Heavenly Dao; no one can change it."
"But that's not necessarily true, Lingbao Tianzun, He must have great divine powers that can change it, if He truly values you, the first talent of the Daoist path, to support you as the future Sect Master of Spirit Treasure, paying a little price to eliminate us twelve... As we are still alive now, the answer is self-evident."
These words, aside from resolving the doubts in Tao Qian's heart, also led him to despair.
Previously he had wondered how such a significant event could have been so easily manipulated by him.
It turned out the price had to be paid afterward.
These several old monsters, like fierce emperors, seemed to have Tao Qian in their grip, wanting to enjoy tormenting him like a group of cats torturing a mouse.
Organs and limbs from all over the sky squeezed in, surrounding Tao Qian, but they were in no rush to strike.
Allowing the Buddha Ring to continue to hold on.
Scarce had Li Wanshou, who nearly squeezed half his "rotten fish body" into the arena, occupied most of the sky, his pairs of dead fish eyes staring at Tao Qian.
As if feeling that the previous last sentence was not lethal enough, he added:
"Tao Qian!"
"I might as well tell you plainly, we must eat you alive today to resolve our obsession; If Lingbao Tianzun truly wants to save you, then all the consequential costs will shift to the citizens of the six provinces you currently govern."
"Once you leave the boundary of the six provinces, the power of the Forbidden Law Barrier will immediately fall into the hands of Si Xixin and Zhang Jinluan. Although they cannot massacre the Human Clan populace on a large scale, from now on, areas like Qiantang, New Moon, Tiannan, and East E in the six provinces will face numerous disasters, and no more prominent figures will be born."
"If you find this agreeable, feel free to use any other means to escape."
After Li Wanshou had finished speaking, Tao Qian immediately fell silent.
In his eyes, the Spiritual Resonance Divine Radiance flickered.
In a trance, Tao Qian seemed to have foreseen his end.
Death and disappearance of his Dao!
This time, the merit was great, the benefits were also great, but the price was even greater.
He, the great Master Tao, ultimately could not afford it.
He no longer contemplated means of escape; instead, he raised his head, allowing tears of blood to flow, yet still fiercely stared directly at the twelve old dogs, then calmly said:
"You need not provoke me, I, Tao, am not one to default on debts, whatever the price is, I am willing to face it."
"However, my dear sister, and these few elf hybrids under my command, have nothing to do with what I have done; let them leave this place of dispute."
"Since you've all entered the Daoist Transformation, with considerable divine powers, you should know their considerable support behind them."
"Killing me, it might be alright."
"If indiscriminately, they are affected, I'm afraid afterward you might also have to pay a price, given your current conditions it may be..."
...
In the Twelve Layer Immortal Arena, Tao Qian was negotiating with the Emperors of Alchemist, to send Yunrong, Little Age, Shan Jiu, and Lian Jing'er away first.
Unknown to them, at that same moment, in the Penglai Sea, a change was also occurring.
In front of Biyou Palace, the Spirit Treasure Ten Thousand Immortals were following Duobao True Monarch, using the Round Light Technique to observe the disturbances at Qiantang.
Before long, they saw their own senior brother's painstakingly nurtured false body [Qingjing Zen Master] instantly annihilated by the Twelve Emperors of Alchemist in a single encounter.
Then, these twelve old dogs wanted to devour Tao Qian, this well-liked junior.
In a flash, the Ten Thousand Immortals were enraged.
However, before they could yell and fight, ready to take collective action,
they heard Duobao True Monarch abruptly shout:
"You all, do not act rashly, do not intervene in the Human Dao tribulations lightly, do not fail our foolish disciple's painstaking efforts."
"This time, only within this tribulation can one respond and break through."
"Unfortunately, I, Duobao, am in this tribulation."
"Hmph, it's been many years since I've moved my true body, these old dogs must have forgotten what I, Duobao, am capable of..."
These remarks echoed in front of Biyou Palace, immediately causing all the Spirit Treasure immortals to reveal looks of shock.
Especially a few who knew the conditions of their senior brother, their expressions became inexplicably complicated.
The immortals watched as Duobao True Monarch, taking strides with his two furry legs, disappeared in an instant.
Before long!
A tremendous change, shocking the entire Spirit Treasure Sect and the whole Penglai Sea, suddenly occurred.
Golden Radiance Island!
This island, known as the first Daoist field of the Spirit Treasure Sect besides Golden Turtle Island.
It is the rumored cultivation ground of the next Sect Master, Duobao True Monarch.
At that moment, accompanied by a thunderous rumble echoing throughout the Penglai Sea, this divine and beautiful island slowly detached from the seabed and rose into the air...