Just then, Bi Xuan broke through to the Dao of Heaven and Man, and at that moment, he instantly understood many things.
For example, the upper limit of this realm is the current level of Celestial Beings. No matter how powerful Lin Yang and the other two are, their cultivation will be limited to this level.
In other words, even if they were truly immortals descended to earth, their cultivation level would at most be that of celestial beings. If that's the case, why be afraid?
"If I don't return from this battle, I'll take the army and head straight to the far north or the western regions, fleeing far away," Bi Xuan suddenly said in a serious tone.
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Chapter 97: Fu Cailin's Final Arrangements, the Battle of Slaying Gods!
Goguryeo, Yijian Pavilion.
There are neither majestic mountains nor spectacular scenery here, nor is it a particularly scenic place, so naturally it is not well-known.
It had always been like this, but ever since Fu Cailin, one of the three grandmasters, came to live here, his fame spread throughout the world and he was revered by everyone.
The saying "A mountain is not sacred because of its height, but because of the immortals dwelling there; water is not sacred because of its depth, but because of the dragons living within" describes this situation perfectly.
At this moment, Fu Cailin, the master swordsman of Yijian, who was regarded as a savior, a hero, and a national advisor by the entire Goguryeo people, had a furrowed brow and looked worried.
But miraculously, he, who was already exceptionally ugly, now looked even more handsome and harmonious. It can only be said that the way of nature is truly extraordinary. Subconsciously, it influences the perceptions of those around him.
Looking at the letter in his hand, Fu Cailin couldn't help but feel worried. Who was being slaughtered in the war against the gods? That was obvious.
To be honest, when Fu Cailin first saw this letter, she was almost devastated. However, upon reflection, she understood the cause and effect of the situation.
Once the three True Immortals of the Guangcheng Immortal Sect successfully select an emperor on behalf of Heaven, what role will Cihang Jingzhai play? What role will Buddhism play?
Therefore, it's understandable that they would collude with outsiders like themselves for personal gain, working together to assassinate three True Immortals. Perhaps even Bi Xuan, the Martial Venerable of the grasslands, will come.
Thinking this through, Fu Cailin subconsciously glanced towards the northwest. A few days ago, in his perception, that direction had undergone an extraordinary change, as if a divine dragon had been born. In the words of the upper realm, a large-scale energy fluctuation had occurred.
At first, I didn't know why. But after I entered the realm of heaven and man, comprehended the way of heaven and man, and mastered the Taiyin Wuji, I finally understood the reason.
The several changes that occurred in the Central Plains a few days ago must have been due to fellow Daoists attaining the Dao of Heaven and Man.
Among them, the one who is as free and unrestrained as a Kunpeng must be Brother Ning, who admires Laozi and Zhuangzi. His eight free-style moves—it seems he's probably already created a ninth move.
As for that sinister, terrifying, and unfathomable aura, it belonged to the Yin Empress, who had encountered a fortuitous event. According to intelligence, she might have already created the nineteenth level of the Heavenly Demon Art, the Primordial Chapter!
As for the other mottled one, which is mixed with the aura of the demonic sect, the Buddhist sect, and the Confucian sect, it should be the Evil King Shi Zhixuan, right?
However, why does his aura still carry the influence of Confucianism? Could it be that he has another identity, that he is a grandmaster of Confucianism?
Unable to figure it out, Fu Cailin stopped thinking about it. Anyway, no one has ever really figured out how many aliases the Evil King Shi Zhixuan has!
Further south, there was an incomparably sharp heavenly blade, capable of harming anything. Just sensing this aura, Fu Cailin knew that it must be the patriarch of the Song clan, Heavenly Blade Song Que.
"You tell me, what is a Celestial Being?" Looking at his three disciples who seemed somewhat worried about him, Fu Cailin suddenly smiled and asked calmly. Then, without waiting for their answers, he began to answer his own question.
"Celestial Being? Celestial Being! A Grandmaster is one who awakens the Yin Spirit, can initially use spiritual power, observe all things in heaven and earth, listen to the mysteries of nature, and comprehend one's own path, which is called the interaction between celestial beings and humans."
"Grandmasters awaken their Yang Spirit and can use their spiritual power to control all things around them, making them spiritual. Over time, this leads to the creation of what is known as spiritual weapons."
"Two hundred years ago, the Sword Saint Yan Fei's Butterfly Love Flower that could provide early warning, Bi Xuan's Agushwara, the Yi Sword in my hand, the Heavenly Blade in the hands of the Song Clan Lord, as well as the legendary He Shi Bi passed down through generations, the Evil Emperor Relic of the Demonic Sect, the Buddha Bone Relic of the Buddhist Sect, etc., are all this item. Although they differ in strength and size, their essence is the same."
"Next comes the true Grandmaster of Heaven and Man. A Heaven and Man is one with Heaven and Man. He is in harmony with the Dao and understands countless principles. His Yin and Yang spirits merge to forge an indestructible primordial spirit. As long as the primordial spirit does not die, even if the physical body dies, he can be reincarnated and reborn to awaken his past life. The Heavenly Master of the Heavenly Masters Sect today, True Man Xi Yao, is such a person."
(The terms Yin Shen, Yang Shen, and Yuan Shen mentioned here are merely Tang Dynasty terminology, unrelated to the main world or any other world. Just like the term "innate," the standard is completely different in different worlds. The innate in the primordial world is entirely incomparable to the innate in the martial arts world.)
Upon hearing this, Fu Junzhuo asked curiously, "Master, why are you suddenly saying so much today? You've just broken through to the Celestial Realm, and your lifespan can reach three hundred years. You still have a long way to go."
At the same time, a bad feeling crept into his heart. Could this be impossible? After thinking for a moment, Fu Junzhuo shook his head.
Looking at Fu Junzhuo's expression, and then at his two still bewildered disciples, Fu Cailin sighed, "If I don't return after I leave this time, the three of you should take the legacy of Yijian Pavilion and set sail. Wherever you go, don't stay in the Central Plains any longer. I hope you can preserve the legacy of my Yijian Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, Fu Junzhuo was stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly asked, "Master, could it be that even with so many Celestial Realm experts joining forces, they still can't kill those three immortals?"
“I can’t see through those three people. Even though they have already become celestial beings, I still can’t see through them. I can only say that they are indeed banished immortals. When I made up my mind to participate in the war to slay the gods, the sense of crisis in my heart rose to the extreme. In other words, this journey is nine out of ten times I will die!” Fu Cailin said very seriously.
At this moment, I am still here, and I still have a chance. Therefore, no matter what questions the three disciples ask today, I will try my best to answer them. All I ask is for the continuation of my legacy.
"But if it's so dangerous, why does Master still want to go? Why not just not go? If we don't participate in the God-Slaying War, do you think those three True Immortals will just rush over and cause us trouble?" Fu Junqiang asked subconsciously.
Upon hearing this, Fu Cailin smiled. Despite her unattractive appearance, her smile was natural, harmonious, and full of beauty.
“Every Grandmaster of the Celestial Realm has their own unique path. The Martial Venerable’s path is the Turkic path. My path is the Goguryeo path.”
"Therefore, we have no choice but to go in this war to slay the gods. If we don't go, when the three banished immortals choose the true dragon emperor to conquer Goguryeo, our Dao hearts will be shattered. At that time, we will truly be left with nothing but a wretched existence, a fate worse than death. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
Upon hearing this, the three women trembled. To them, Fu Cailin was their heaven, and Goguryeo was everything. Who would have thought that one day, even Fu Cailin would be unable to protect himself?
Meanwhile, at Cihang Jingzhai, atop Emperor Peak of Zhongnan Mountain, Fan Qinghui was also making arrangements for her own funeral. Yes, her funeral arrangements—better safe than sorry.
At this moment, Fan Qinghui was dressed as a nun, with her hair completely shaved off and a hat on her head.
The once captivating Fan Qinghui, who had charmed countless talents, is no more. Now, only the recluse Fan Zhaizhu remains, a man of simple virtues, seeking only the Dao. His eyes are empty, devoid of any emotion, utterly cold.
Looking at her master's bald head, Shi Feixuan knew that he had become like this ever since she sent that letter to the Song Clan's Heavenly Blade.
It is said that after receiving his master's letter, Song Que laughed three times, called out "Qinghui," and then, with a swing of his sword, comprehended his own Dao of Heaven and Man, completely severing the last thread of affection.
From then on, even if the two met again, Master would not be able to have any influence on the Song Clan Leader. The person is gone, and she is no more!
The last thing the Song Clan Chief did for his master was to participate in the war to slay immortals and gods. After this war, he would once again unleash the Heavenly Blade that had shaken both the righteous and the wicked paths decades ago, a weapon that had swept through ten realms and achieved ten decisive victories.
The world only knows that Martial Aunt Bi Xiuxin sacrificed herself to feed the demon, destroying the first genius of the demonic path in hundreds of years, Shi Xiewang. But who knows that his own master used himself as a weapon and his emotions as a bondage, thus delaying Song Tiandao's life for decades?