In front of a group of monks, Wei Shiqi magnanimously put Dongming City into the Waterfall Sword. While everyone was amazed, they were also worried. Once they entered his cave, wouldn't they be at the mercy of others? However, the various conveniences provided by Dongming City are irresistible, making it difficult to choose between them.
Chu Ge's eyes flickered, repeatedly guessing his intentions, but he couldn't figure it out. Changing place, he wanted to keep the secret of Dongtian in his own hands no matter what, how could he be so magnanimous and make it public. What does Wei Shiqi want? Is he really about to ascend? Even so, he should pass on the Waterfall Sword to Qin Zhen, leaving a back-up move to help her control Dongming City... It's nerve-wracking, it's really nerve-wracking...
After bowing his head and pondering for a moment, Wei Shiqi said: "Let's all disperse - tomorrow morning, if you want to stay in Dongming City to avoid natural disasters, and settle down in Chenghou, you can stay silent in Yingoufang, the Gongde Hall of the Cabinet on Lianyao Mountain. The houses of the Gezhu sects still follow the old practice, and each family manages it on its own. The excess shops and buildings are either rented or sold, and are handed over to the cabinet for full disposal. Chen Suzhen drafted a charter for the residence at the foot of the mountain to properly accommodate the mortals who move in. Nothing should be lost.”
His voice echoed in the night sky and reached everyone's ears clearly. Everyone carefully chewed the meaning of the words, and those who had a little sense felt their hearts tremble. The rise of Dongming City broke the divisions between sects, and sect inheritance became less important. They were replaced by interest groups such as the Kunlun direct line of the city lord, the Kunlun branch of the Nanman three sects, the loose cultivator alliance, etc. Among these groups, family background is of course important. It means a shortcut, but it is not absolute. Character and ability are the basis for promotion. A mere mortal from Jinsan Province entered the cabinet shop on the recommendation of Jin Xiaodie. He worked under Chu Ge from apprentice to shopkeeper, and then switched to Ruan Jing's sect and became the shopkeeper. The backbone of the city lord's lineage is the best example. Now, Wei Shiqi has finally taken a crucial step. "Registering" means that while they accept the protection of Dongming City, they will also bear corresponding responsibilities, such as taxes and labor, and the sect will be further dispersed. Perhaps they belong to the same sect from now on, the Dongming Sect.
Everyone dispersed with their own thoughts. Wei Shiqi threw the Waterfall Sword to Ruan Jing, and suddenly felt that his mood was waning. He waved to Qin Zhen and said, "Come with me for a walk."
Ruan Jing held Feijian in her arms and subconsciously pursed her lips, but stopped talking. Her heart was a little confused.
The cold wind whimpered and the sky was covered with darkness. Qin Zhen walked side by side beside Wei Shiqi, stretched out her hand to hold his arm, and her mood improved little by little. She chatted with him about trivial matters. For example, Xie Jinglan came to Dongming City with his Hu wife and mixed-race daughter. The wife couldn't speak Chinese and smiled blindly. The daughter's name was Uwei, who was smart. He is cute, looks like a little adult, and likes to eat blood sausage. Another example is that the Central Plains suffered a tragic disaster, the earth cracked and stars fell, and countless people died. Xu Li rushed to Dongming City to ask for help under the protection of Xin Laoyao and Yue Zhilan, but he was headless. He was scurrying around like flies, unable to find a way out. Qin Zhen wanted to help, but was unable to do anything.
Wei Shiqi listened quietly, occasionally adding a word or two. He knew that what Qin Zhen needed was listening and companionship. She and Yu Yao were two completely different people. She was smart, determined, and knew what she wanted. , willing to pay the price and know the trade-offs. Relatively speaking, Yu Yao is weaker, and this weakness is more manifested in spirit. She is a bit indecisive and worried about gains and losses. It is the outer shell that is hard, not the inner one. Yu Yao would rather abandon her body and join the Eight Female Immortals Leping, escape from the cruel world, read poetry, sing songs, and spend the rest of her life peacefully, rather than struggling and waiting in the world. This is her choice. Wei Shiqi is willing to fulfill her. It doesn't matter what's right or wrong, whether it's good for her or not. If you think clearly about it, if you want to go, then go.
After talking for a while, Qin Zhen changed the topic and asked about Feisheng. Wei Shiqi thought about it and felt that there was no need to hide it from her, so he briefly explained a few words.
One day in the middle of the mountain, thousands of years have passed in this world. The speed of time in this world is different from that in the upper world. To ascend to the upper world, you have to experience the erosion of the torrent of time. Your physical body will be destroyed and nothing will be left. The ancient monks thought hard and spent countless efforts, and finally created the "Soul Refining Divine Weapon", which can open the eyes of the soul, absorb the soul, use the power of the soul to refine the body, resist the torrent of time, and be able to ascend.
Qin Zhen listened very carefully and attentively. She asked: "The torrent of time washes away the body, but it has no harm to the soul?"
"Yes, the bodies of the monks who failed to ascend were all defeated, but their souls were intact. If they use secret techniques to extend their lives, they can still live in the world forever." Wei Shiqi remembered Li Hui, Zheng Chiba and Liu Yunxiao under the Demon Suppression Tower. Yin Mobei and Sheng Jingwei under the Black Dragon Pond, the former relies on the treasure of the cave sky, and the latter relies on the demonic energy to infuse the body to extend their consciousness in different ways, but there is no doubt that they are not "human" anymore.
"If the ascension fails, can the soul still be reincarnated?"
"Well, it stands to reason, but you have to know -" Wei Shiqi raised an index finger, "First of all, body-seizing and reincarnation are two different things. Body-seizing refers to the soul taking over another person's body, just like pouring water into an empty bottle, reincarnation means A little immortal soul, thrown into the mother's womb and reborn as a human being. Secondly, seizing a body is not easy. How many of your monks have succeeded in seizing a body? It is said that the demon clan has a secret technique of seizing a body. That is because their souls are strong enough and can withstand the seizure. The impact of She Bianya, if it were a person in this world, his soul would have been scattered and annihilated. Ruan Jing seemed to be able to take She Bianya's body easily. Don't forget that she is the daughter of the Sky Fox. She survived the awakening of her bloodline and her soul is tenacious. , and Jiuli used the Demon Suppressing Tower to help, it was dangerous and dangerous, and he found a way out. As for reincarnation, you need to abandon the cultivation of heaven, wipe out all memories, and accept the six reincarnations willingly. Let’s not talk about how difficult it is to be cast into the human body. Taking a step back, even if you are lucky enough to be reincarnated, if you don't have the protection of a master, you can only practice Taoism again, and you can only live a mediocre life as a mortal. If you are reduced to a low-level disciple who is sent to do odd jobs, and you are looked down upon, can you be willing to do so? The road to reincarnation is actually no easier than seizing a body. Only when the soul is immortal, and when you break through the heavens and humans, can you recall the past Everything you do in this life is the true realization of being a human being in two lives."
Qin Zhen said quietly: "Like Jin Sansheng?"
Wei Shiqi stopped and glanced in surprise. Qin Zhen smiled sweetly at him and hugged his arm tightly.
"Did Ruan Jing tell you?"
"Well, Elder Ruan told me a lot of things, but it turns out you kept it from me..." Qin Zhen said quietly, "I know you are doing it for my own good, but..."
Wei Shiqi held her in his arms and said, "What else do you know?"
"Jin Sansheng is the reincarnation of Kunlun Master Ziyang Taoist, right?"
"Yes, what else?"
"Elder Ruan took the body of Bian Ya, refined the mountain and river vitality lock, locked the vitality, and can fly to the upper world with you, right?"
"……anything else?"
"The soul absorbed into the Eight Female Immortal Music Screen can pass through the torrent of time and is not afraid of the power of time, right?"
"..."
"You plan to take Yu Yao away and leave me alone in this world. Senior brother, do you know how cruel this is!"
