Chapter 34 The Conditions of Christ

Zhou Sheng was startled by Ji Xiang, and his expression instantly became vigilant.

A Celestial Demon sitting on the throne? Theoretically, this was against the rules, but during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, it wasn't as if powerful individuals hadn't done such things before. When those with great cultivation personally intervened, the subsequent events were naturally extremely dire.

"Is that so? Then I hope you can bear the consequences of doing so. But before you sit on the emperor's throne, we will definitely have overthrown the dynasty in advance."

"Our alliance ends here. Although I feel that the Thunder King isn't dead, his physical body has already been destroyed, and his dragon energy has been taken by me. Even if he revives through possession, he'll only be an ant, not worth mentioning. Don't forget the price our Palace Master paid to help you. I'll leave now and won't disturb you any further."

Zhou Sheng ran very fast, grabbing Shen Kui and turning into a wisp of black Qi, ascending into the sky and disappearing. Ji Xiang, on the other hand, looked at the blue-robed missionary, whose expression was equally unpleasant:

"Now that the Lord's oracle has been carried out, you have taken my form. If the Lord hadn't blessed me to reshape my appearance, I would have already collapsed and disappeared from the world."

"...The Lord has told me some of the truth. You have taken Saint Boru Academy and enslaved those angels."

"The Lord hopes that, as a condition for His help, those angels will be released so they can return to the Lord's embrace."

Ji Xiang revealed a surprised expression: "That's truly astonishing. I thought the Catholic Church would no longer accept these angels who have turned to the demonic path. But I'm afraid the condition you've mentioned is impossible."

"Once on the demonic path, there's no turning back. I know Christ has earth-shattering means, and it's possible to save these angels from the demonic path, but I'd rather discuss the issue of evangelism with you, or with God."

"Saint Boru Academy colluded with the Dharma Sect, sold arms, bribed local commissioners, established private laws, annexed land and property, offered high prices to encourage people to send their children to Saint Boru Academy for Christian cultivation, and also participated in the buying and selling of infants..."

"I think using these as compensation for this assistance should be a good deal, right?"

Ji Xiang revealed a dangerous smile of a Celestial Demon: "Thank you very much for Christ's care. With the help of his spells, I have escaped from dangerous situations many times. Therefore, I can guarantee that what you did here before will not be pursued."

"But the charitable organizations you've established must be closed, the private laws must be abolished, the arms you've sold must be confiscated, the bribed local commissioners will be dealt with, and the connection with the Dharma Sect must be severed."

"As for the children who are still at Saint Boru Academy, they can stay. But if any children voluntarily want to leave, they cannot be forced to stay."

The blue-robed missionary's face turned dark: "This isn't fair!"

Ji Xiang: "This is very fair! You've already obtained what you wanted, and what you're losing is only long-term profits. Moreover, this cooperation was very good. I can report to the imperial court and let the relationship between both sides start anew."

"Isn't it better to be attached to the imperial court than to be mixed up with the Dharma Sect?"

The blue-robed missionary said in a muffled voice: "There are already people over there. I know some of the situation here. One of our excellent missionaries has already entered the Ming Dynasty's imperial court..."

"You want him to become the spokesperson for Catholicism here?"

Ji Xiang: "At least Matteo Ricci's character is still good. As for you, I don't know much about you, but bringing such sturdy ships and powerful cannons here, I'm afraid you're not here to discuss serious matters, right?"

"Blue Robe, in your religion, that's considered a very high rank. I thought you were not to be underestimated before. I can't be careless about a strongman like you."

"So, I came up and took care of you first to prevent any problems from arising. I didn't expect to receive your care in the end, I'm a little embarrassed."

The blue-robed missionary's face turned from dark to livid!

He was the Lord's spokesperson in the world, a descending Holy Son, the supreme Blue Robe, possessing an unsurpassed position in the Western Church, even higher than ordinary apostles.

And this black-robed Daoist in front of him, what outrageous things was he saying to show his respect for him?

Coming up and taking care of me first, this is respect for me!

Doesn't that mean that in the other party's eyes, he was just an ant that could cause trouble, but could be instantly killed!

"Don't underestimate Christianity too much." The blue-robed missionary's anger was about to reach its peak: "On the Western lands, there are people even stronger than me."

Ji Xiang laughed and said: "That doesn't matter."

"I myself am very curious about the existence of something like the Holy Son. Although Christianity believes in the Trinity, the Holy Son's position is in the human world and not in heaven. You are Christ's vessel, but not Christ himself. I think you may be similar to a 'beacon'."

"The strength of the beacon should depend on how much power God gives you. Perhaps your existence isn't even a 'person,' but not an angel either. Christianity indeed has many mysteries that have not yet been solved..."

The blue-robed missionary did not speak. He took a few deep breaths and avoided the topic:

"Let's talk about handling the aftermath."

Ji Xiang nodded slowly with a smile: "Sure, my conditions are unchangeable, but you can propose some additional conditions. If there are conflicting opinions, we can continue to discuss them."

The blue-robed missionary thought that continuing to discuss meant there was no room for discussion, and fully exchanging opinions meant that everyone was saying their own thing. In this situation, if the other party didn't budge and still wanted to gain benefits on this land, there were only two ways: one was to defeat the other party and force them to sign unequal treaties; the other was to make concessions, give up some benefits in exchange for long-term development.

"I completely agree with your conditions. But we will propose two additional conditions."

"First, we need to build a new Christian academy."

Saint Boru Academy was no longer in Christian hands. The blue-robed missionary wasn't stupid, of course. The first thing to ensure was the safety of the Christians. Otherwise, that academy would be full of demonic children and grandchildren. If a Christian went in, they would come out worshiping the Yuanshi Celestial Demon. What kind of god was this training?

"As for the new academy, on behalf of the Roman Catholic Church, I can fully guarantee that this time, it will definitely be established under the supervision of your country's imperial court. Of course, the materials and money will be our own responsibility, and your country can conduct random inspections at any time."

Ji Xiang laughed: "No problem, I agree to this condition."

Now wasn't the time to fall out with Christianity. The saying that foreign monks chant scriptures well wasn't groundless. At least Christ's spells were indeed very powerful.

"Second, I hope your country can return the Bujiarao Cannon Foundry to us. As for the purchased assets, we will exchange them with your country at double the price."

The blue-robed missionary had not forgotten the main reason he came here, which was the Bujiarao Cannon Foundry. Without this currently the world's largest cannon manufacturing base, the impact on evangelism was very significant.

"Oh? In terms of evangelism, a cannon foundry shouldn't be enough to make you mobilize so much, right?"

The work of forcibly acquiring the Bujiarao Cannon Foundry was done by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and it began at the end of the Korean War. Although this cannon foundry was currently the world's largest cannon manufacturing base, for Westerners who would rob a place and then open a factory, losing the cannon foundry was painful, but probably not enough to make a Holy Son come to ask for it.

Were firearms that important to them?

Ji Xiang thought of his revolving cannon. This weapon was no longer keeping up with the pace of battle. If Tianxin could be shot dead with one shot, there wouldn't be a need for so much effort.

However, although it couldn't kill Tianxin, it was extremely useful for ordinary experts after attaching the corresponding talismans.

"I'm really sorry, this cannon foundry is extremely important to us, please be merciful."

"I'm also very sorry, I'm afraid this condition cannot be agreed to. Your Excellency's willingness to offer double the price is enough to show sincerity, but the acquisition of the cannon foundry is the sole responsibility of the imperial court, and I do not have the authority to act as an agent."

The blue-robed missionary cursed shamelessly in his heart.

You can act as an agent for all the previous matters, but when it comes to things you disagree with, you directly pass them on to the imperial court behind you. How can we talk about anything when you're shifting the blame like this?

"Very well, I will personally go to Shuntian Prefecture and report this matter to your country's Emperor!"

"Please, please. This humble Daoist has important matters to attend to and cannot send you off."

Whoosh—a burst of immortal light spread out, and the Donghua Fairy opened her eyes. Her aura recovered, and she recovered from the excessive consumption just now. Seeing that there was no way to negotiate any benefits, the blue-robed missionary decisively left. As for where he was going, it was of course to the large ships that were being searched.

Seeing this, Ji Xiang threw him a spiritual talisman:

"Tell those Ming Dynasty naval forces blocking your East India Company warships to let you go, and say that it was the Arctic True Man who allowed it."

The blue-robed missionary nodded and said no more, but his last glance was at Ji Xiang.

"My Lord will bless you."

He said these words as if he was telling Ji Xiang that Christ would make a comeback, both as a prediction and a prophecy. The meaning was clear, and Ji Xiang certainly understood it.

Christ's blessing meant that Christ was always paying attention to him, wanting to assimilate him. No matter what means were used, they were gradually drawing him closer to Him, and even allowing a demonic cult to grow was with such intentions.

"So, even suppressing Christ is useless. Once the time is ripe, my demonic cult will quickly transform into a monotheistic religion. Assimilation is a truly unsolvable skill. I should be able to deal with it only when I cultivate to the Tianxin realm. But at least before I grow strong, He won't take action."

"There is no reason to slaughter a lamb before it is fat. Wouldn't it be a pity to give up long-term benefits if the returns aren't maximized?"

It was just like Christ not caring about Ji Xiang篡改 his teachings.

Ji Xiang was equally unconcerned about Christ's "shepherding" behavior.

When the carriage reaches the mountain, there will always be a way. If there is no way, then use an excavator.

"There are still the matters of the Dharma Sect to deal with."

Ji Xiang took a deep breath, and then his body swayed, even feeling a sense of dizziness.

"All the essence, Qi, and spirit have dissipated. It's really strange, why hasn't your body collapsed yet?"

The Donghua Fairy stared at Ji Xiang, feeling strange.

Participating in a battle of that level would consume a huge amount of energy, even for the Celestial Demon King. Compared to that, she only tangled with the Thunder King who was possessed by the Thunder God, and stalemated with those half-baked Immortals from the Biyou Palace. Her immortal magic power had declined greatly, and Ji Xiang's condition was even worse at this time.

"Can you still use spells?"

"I can't use them anymore." Ji Xiang smiled and spread his arms: "My body has been emptied. Now it's just an empty shell."

"But I... am different from ordinary cultivators."

Ji Xiang formed a magic seal, and all the primordial Qi in the world howled towards him. The wind and clouds shook, opening the Donghua Fairy's eyes to a new world.

"Nine Qi coexisting? All Qi can be used to restore magic power. Isn't this the legendary Penglai Immortal Technique..."

"It's not the Penglai Immortal Technique." Ji Xiang explained, thought about it, and added: "But it's about the same."

Two rays of Buddhist light descended, and Dizang Wang and Guanshiyin arrived. Guanyin nodded to Ji Xiang, but did not say much, only handed Ji Xiang a willow branch, and then disappeared into Buddhist smoke.

Only Dizang Wang Bodhisattva remained.

"Little friend helped me escape the Six Paths of Reincarnation, fought the Great Sun Tathagata, and allowed me to comprehend the Nirvana Holy Realm. Now I have a premonition that I will advance to the Tianxin realm, and I'm afraid we won't be able to meet for a long time."

Dizang Wang's expression relaxed. Now, in this place, there were only two Dharma Sect Immortals, with low magic power, and he, an Equal Enlightenment Bodhisattva, did not take them seriously at all. Moreover, he was about to advance to Wonderful Enlightenment, and now he was only going to transform into the Arhat Path, and then all nine forms would be complete, transforming into a true Buddha.

The Hungry Ghost Hell had been tossed around several times, empty and full, full and empty, benefiting from the fighting of this group of Buddhas, Celestial Gods, and Celestial Demons, and the Great Vow was almost completed.

Ordinary Buddhas can only cultivate eight realms of true form. Dizang Wang experienced the Tianxin battle and gained some insights into the Arhat Path. Once he cultivated an Arhat body, he would immediately become a Buddha, and his strength in the Tianxin realm would be extremely high.

"Congratulations, Dizang Wang Bodhisattva."

Ji Xiang was also grateful to Dizang Wang. Dizang Wang also warned Ji Xiang that Guanshiyin wanted to guide Ji Xiang into the Buddhist sect and restore the Thousand Light King Tathagata to his position. As for whether to enter Buddhism or not, he did not say too much about the gains and losses. Entering the Six Paths of Reincarnation once gave him a deeper understanding of Buddhism, and it was no longer stuck in words or self-anesthesia.

"Also, when I fell into the Six Paths of Reincarnation..."

Dizang Wang talked about the time when the Dharma Realm fell and he entered the Six Paths of Reincarnation. That was a long time ago, and it was done by the Yuan Emperor. Ji Xiang already knew this when he examined the Yuan Emperor's incarnation. However, Dizang Wang said something even more shocking:

"Before, the Compassionate Vow Vajra was outside, and my main body remained muddled in the Six Paths of Reincarnation, with incomplete memories. Now that I have recovered, I remember some important things that I need to tell you."

"I saw something."

"I'm not sure what that was."

"Perhaps... that's the so-called 'Jade Purity Abomination.' At least, I heard the Yuan Emperor shout that. He seized my Dharma Realm, but was driven away by that thing, something that terrified even a Tianxin... It was a hazy cloud of mist, with countless mouths inside."

Ji Xiang: "I learned from some channels that the Jade Purity Abomination may be a gathering of parts of the escaped power of the successive Heavenly Dao, born from the resentment of those defeated dynasties, but its appearance experienced a certain trigger, and this trigger is still unclear."

"However, I haven't seen the true face of this thing either."

Dizang Wang Bodhisattva warned: "You need to be careful. Before I fell into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, I heard some names from the countless mouths of that abomination. Those are probably the names of the Jade Purity cultivators."

"It called out six names in a row, and then it called out the Yuan Emperor. The Yuan Emperor fled all the way, not looking back, but I still saw something being sucked out of his body..."

"It's probably going to come looking for you too. You need to chant this name, call it five times... The Yuan Emperor chanted it this way, and escaped from its call..."

As he spoke, Dizang Wang passed down a name, calling it "Qing Luo."

The name did not have substantial magic power, it was just a repetition of the name that the Yuan Emperor had once said. But when Ji Xiang tried to recite it silently, a huge palpitation suddenly arose in his heart.

That palpitation floated in the heart, arose from the spirit, and expanded into the Heavenly Firmament, as if connected to something.

A connection in the dark, suddenly arrived.

But Ji Xiang noticed it and instantly locked it into the Bitter Sea world!

A sudden change occurred, Donghua and Dizang were both shocked, but Ji Xiang closed his mouth and frowned.

This connection, not knowing where it came from, suddenly emerged after reciting that name.

It was definitely not a good thing.

(End of this chapter)