NIP Chapter 10: Merit protects the body, making one impervious to all laws and unaffected by karma.
Chapter 10: Merit protects the body, making one impervious to all laws and unaffected by karma.
The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room instantly plummeted to freezing point.
This is no longer about reasoning; it's blatant bullying!
The implication is clear: what I, Guang Chengzi, say is the rule! Do you, Duobao, accept it or not?
Daoist Duobao's expression darkened, and the harmonious aura surrounding him, formed from the search for, appraisal of, and refinement of treasures, instantly became sharp.
He snorted coldly, took a step forward, and stared directly at Guang Chengzi's arrogant face.
"Senior Brother Guangchengzi? This humble Taoist cannot accept such a title. I only acknowledge Master Tongtian; I have never had any senior brother."
"Our Second Martial Uncle's rules don't apply to us!"
"This treasure was first obtained by my junior sister, Jin Ling, so it belongs to her. If you want it, come and take it based on your abilities. Why waste time with all this empty talk!"
Daoist Duobao's voice was not loud, but every word was piercing, ruthlessly tearing away Guangchengzi's fig leaf of "fate".
you!
Guang Chengzi was furious. His magical power surged, and the phantom of an ancient seal appeared faintly above his head. It was his famous magic weapon, the Kunlun Seal.
"How dare you, Duobao, be so disrespectful to me!"
"Rude? Compared to your banditry, I have been extremely polite!" Daoist Duobao refused to back down, and his disciples behind him were also united in their hatred, each unleashing their magical treasures, which instantly filled the sky with dazzling light.
Seeing this, Cihang Daoren, Puxian Zhenren, and others immediately stood behind Guangchengzi. The two beams of light fiercely confronted each other in the valley, and the air seemed to freeze. A great battle was about to break out.
Niu Ben, hiding behind the boulder, was deeply moved by what he saw.
Good heavens, this is far more exciting than any movie from later generations!
If a real fight breaks out and the commotion gets too big, alarming the Primordial Celestial Venerable and the Tongtian Sect Master, then there will be a great spectacle to watch.
Just as he was about to continue watching the show, a cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang in his mind.
[Ding! God-level Choice System triggered!]
[The host has been detected to be at the scene of the first large-scale conflict between the Chan and Jie sects. Please make the following choices.]
[Option 1: Using the shared origins of the Three Pure Ones as a pretext, intervene to mediate this dispute, demonstrating the magnanimity of the Supreme Lord lineage. Reward: 100,000 merit points!]
[Option Two: Continue to stand idly by, allowing the conflicts among the disciples of the Three Pure Ones to escalate, thus sowing the seeds of the Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods. Reward: 100,000 years of cultivation!]
Niu Ben's breath hitched for a moment.
Ten thousand years of cultivation!
For any seeker of the Way, this is an irresistible temptation, enough to save them countless hours of arduous practice.
But another option is the power of 100,000 merits!
Niu Ben's thoughts raced.
Cultivation can be developed gradually.
But merit is the real hard currency in the primordial world!
With good deeds, one is protected from all evil and unaffected by karma.
Especially at this critical juncture when the great calamity of the future conferment of gods is about to begin, the power of merit is more important than any magic weapon or cultivation level; it is equivalent to a life-saving talisman!
"Choose one! You must choose one!"
Niu Ben made a decision immediately without the slightest hesitation.
He took a deep breath and no longer concealed his aura.
He showed himself.
He could see clearly that although the disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun were all extraordinary and possessed pure auras, their numbers were far inferior to those of the disciples of Tongtian.
On the other hand, although the disciples under Tongtian Sect were of varying quality, they had the advantage of numbers and strength, and each of them carried a fierce and fearless spirit.
This conflict was sown long ago.
When Yuanshi Tianzun accepts disciples, he emphasizes their background, good fortune, and comprehension. He only accepts those who are of the highest quality and are born in the primordial state, following an elite route.
The Tongtian sect teaches without discrimination, and all things can seek the Dao. Its disciples come from all walks of life, a diverse mix of backgrounds and origins.
The two completely different doctrines destined the disciples to dislike each other.
The disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun were very arrogant and thought that the disciples accepted by Tongtian were all born from moisture and eggs, and had fur and horns, which lowered the status of Kunlun Immortal Mountain.
The disciples of Tongtian felt that the disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun were hypocritical, arrogant, and looked down on others because of their superior lineage.
Both sides had been holding onto this grudge for a long time.
This acquired spiritual treasure is merely a fuse.
Just as the atmosphere in the valley reached its peak of tension, deep within the Kunlun Mountains, within three sacred grounds, three supreme beings also turned their gazes toward this place.
In the Jade Purity Palace, the Primordial Celestial Venerable sat on his cloud bed, watching his disciples, who were on the verge of battle, in the light screen. His expression was calm, but a trace of displeasure, difficult to detect, flashed deep within his calm eyes.
He tacitly approved of his disciples' actions.
In his view, the disciples under the Tongtian Sect were not up to par, and such a treasure of heaven and earth should naturally be handled by those under his sect who were blessed with good fortune.
Inside the Shangqing Palace, Tongtian leaned against his throne, watching his eldest disciple Duobao's unyielding demeanor, and a smile appeared on his lips.
This is truly my disciple, Tongtian!
Under the laws of nature, all things have the right to fight for a sliver of hope. Striving is the true path!
If Duobao were to back down today after being intimidated, he would be disappointed. As for taking action? Let's fight first! As the master, would he be afraid of anyone?
In the Taiqing Realm, the Supreme Daoist remained with his eyes closed, seemingly oblivious to everything outside.
Non-action, tranquility.
In his view, the struggles between disciples were nothing more than a small ripple in the evolution of the Great Dao, not worth his attention.
What he cared more about was the mount hiding behind the rock, watching with great interest, as if it were watching a play.
What is this ox trying to do now?
In the valley, Guang Chengzi had reached his limit of patience.
"Fine! Since you refuse to listen to reason, today I'll show you what destiny is and what hierarchy truly means!"
The illusory image of the Kunlun Seal above his head solidified instantly, and a terrifying aura that could suppress mountains and rivers burst forth!
Daoist Duobao also sneered, with the phantoms of thousands of magical treasures swirling around him, his aura no less imposing!
A large-scale fire was about to break out.
"Fellow disciples, please do not make a move."
A clear yet majestic voice, like a morning bell and evening drum, fell from the heavens and resounded throughout the valley.
The voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable Daoist aura, instantly suppressing the tense atmosphere between the two sides.
who?!
Guang Chengzi and Duobao were both startled and looked up at the sky.
Both sides looked up into the void.
next moment.
A blue ox appeared.
They naturally recognized it as their eldest master's mount.