Chapter 455 Later (Finale)
Morning.
Yangmei is the first willow tree since the beginning of the world, and it is still hollow. It belongs to the [First Category] innate gods and demons clearly stipulated in the [Regulations and Measures for the Management of Innate Gods and Demons], and it is also the newly promoted [Daoguo Heavenly Sage] ]!
"Fellow Taoist Yang Mei!"
The one who said hello was the red cloud transformed from the first ray of red cloud in the creation of the world. According to the regulations, it belonged to the [second category] innate gods and demons.
"Fellow Daoist Hongyun."
Yang Mei said with a smile, leaning on an old crutch:
"Taoist Hongjun is going to give a lecture on Taoism. Can you and I come together?"
"nature."
Hongyun also smiled and nodded, and then said mysteriously:
"Speaking of which, I got inside information that this time is extraordinary. Dao Ancestor himself will appoint nine [rulers] to take turns guarding the heaven and earth, maintaining the prosperous age, and giving rewards and punishments."
"Is this true?" Yang Mei was obviously surprised and asked in surprise: "Is the source of the information accurate?"
"That's for sure!"
Hongyun slapped her chest loudly:
"I got the news from fellow Taoist Zhen Yuanzi. As you know, fellow Taoist Zhen Yuanzi is an immortal from the last era. How can his words be false? Besides,"
After a pause, Hongyun continued:
"I also heard that the nine selected [Masters] will be accepted as disciples by Dao Ancestor with an exception!"
Yang Mei swallowed, Taoist disciple
He was obviously moved, but then became frustrated again:
"I estimate that there is no chance for us and others. The quota should be reserved for those [Eternal Survivors] from the previous era, hey."
The two innate gods and demons sighed, exchanged greetings for a while, and then walked side by side in the direction of [Zixiao Palace].
When entering the Zixiao Palace, Yang Mei looked up and saw the Nine Directions Futon at the front. The futon was filled with mysterious and mysterious light.
Just by looking at it, I felt like I had a great realization, and many of my past doubts suddenly became clear!
Yang Mei couldn't help but swallowed, and did not dare to fight for a seat. She pulled Hongyun and stood there, waiting quietly.
As time goes by, listeners come one after another, most of them are the legendary "Eternal Survivors", existences that have survived since the last era.
A small number are innate gods and demons born in this era, and some are judged to be meritorious and virtuous creatures.
"That's fellow Taoist Kunpeng. It's said that he was familiar with Taoist Ancestor in the last era!"
"That's Taoist Fellow Fengdu. It's said that he was in charge of all the souls in the last era!"
"That is."
Hongyun looked at the big shots coming one by one, and couldn't help but marvel, with a look of envy in her eyes. It would be great if she was also born in the last era.
The number of creatures in Zixiao Palace gradually increased, and when they numbered three thousand, the door suddenly closed.
At the same time, from the futon at the top of the Dao Palace, the white-haired [Hongjun Daozu] emerged, sitting there so calmly, occupying all the sights of all living beings!
Taoist Hongjun looked at the three thousand sentient beings and said with a smile:
"Now I will tell you about the great road, I will tell you about my old friends, and I will tell you about the meritorious and virtuous people."
“The path of cultivation begins with refining Qi to transform into Qi, and goes through refining Qi to transform into God, refining God to return to void, practicing void to combine with Dao, then reaches the Golden Immortal Fruition Stage, Taiyi Fruition Stage, Daluo Fruition Stage, and finally reaches the Dao Fruition Heaven. Holy to the end, step by step, day by day.”
The Taoist ancestor's tongue blossomed with lotus flowers. With every word, flowers fell from the sky and golden lotuses surged from the ground. After narrating a wonderful Tao, he changed his subject:
"I would like to add nine seats to [Headmasters], which shall be designated by me personally. Among the [Headmasters], those who are not members of the [Roadway Committee] can be listed as alternative members of the [Roadway Committee]. The relevant regulations regarding [Headmasters] can be Check it out later"
Many creatures in the Dao Palace widened their eyes. Apart from Dao Ancestor Hongjun, there are only three permanent members of the Dao Committee.
They are the [Great Heavenly Lord of Taiqing Daode], [Great Heavenly Lord of Yuqing Yuanshi] and [Great Heavenly Lord of Shangqing Lingbao]!
But now, is the highway committee going to add new members?
Is it possible that the three constants will become the four constants, the five constants, or even more?
In the astonishment of all creatures,
Daozu Hongjun pointed at the futon lightly:
"Bodhi, you can take any seat."
Bodhi, who was holding the Seven Treasures Tree, raised his head in surprise, bowed respectfully, and cautiously sat cross-legged on the futon.
"Amitabha, you can take the second seat."
Amitabha also bowed and bowed respectfully.
"Houtu."
"Haotian."
"Kong Xuan."
"Wa."
"Emperor Jun."
"Xihe."
Creatures were designated one after another, and each member had obvious characteristics. They were [Eternal Survivors] from the previous era, and they were also [Daoguo Heavenly Saints]!
Many souls sigh, thinking that they have no chance to take the last seat.
"Yang Mei, you can take the ninth seat."
Yang Mei raised her head in surprise, and immediately understood that the nine seats did not seem to be determined based on the relationship between the Tao ancestors. The members of the nine seats were all [Dao Fruit Celestial Saints]!
Wait until all nine tables are filled,
Daozu Hongjun then waved his hand, and a gray stone emerged, filled with a vast treasure light, illuminating everything!
He smiled and said:
"In view of the special nature of the position of [the ruler], it is necessary to monitor all living beings in the world and maintain the existence of [the age of Hongjun] and [the age of great harmony]. A great treasure is specially given to each seat. If [the ruler] loses his virtue, , when the treasure is recovered.”
While talking,
The gray boulder expanded and turned into a huge rock. The rock immediately split, and pieces of treasure were peeled out from it.
Qingping Sword, Open Heaven Flag, Tai Chi Diagram, Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda of Heaven and Earth, Three Treasures and Jade Ruyi, and the Four Swords of Killing Immortals.
After each of the nine great treasures were given, Taoist Hongjun was satisfied. He looked sideways and nodded to [Tai Shang Tian Dou Dao Lord] Chong Shan Hu. The latter understood, stood up, and cleared his throat.
Immediately, Chong Shanhu announced loudly:
"The creatures in the eight realms, one realm and one earth, are very different from each other. A weak realm is like an ant. After study by the [Dao Committee], it was decided to promulgate the [new version of the Regulations for the Management of Cultivation Creatures] to ensure the order of heaven and earth. The regulations will be implemented immediately after they are promulgated. , it cannot be violated.”
As he spoke, he looked around with a solemn expression and continued:
"After research and decision by the [Road Committee], three hundred and sixty-four items including [Code of Distinction between Intelligent Creatures and Savage Creatures], [Temporary Management Measures of the Underworld], [Policy on Intermarriage between Sea Creatures and Terrestrial Creatures], and [Regulations on the Control of Dangerous Magical Weapons] have been added. You can check this policy by yourself after the sermon."
"Also, based on the discussion of the [Dao Committee] and the vote of the [Meeting of Representatives of All Creatures in the World], 4,789 new reward regulations and 62 punishment regulations were added to the [Tiandao Reward and Punishment Code]."
"Furthermore, after joint deliberation by the [Dao Committee], the proposal of 'deleting basic concepts such as [evil], [anger], [hate], and [anger] put forward by the [All-Heaven and Earth Creatures Representative Conference] was rejected. The seven emotions and six desires are inalienable, and the basic Concepts cannot be deleted or modified at will.”
"Attachment, upon the proposal of the Great Heavenly Lord Shangqing Lingbao, member of the [Avenue Committee], in view of the importance of history, the uniqueness of time, and the sanctity of the timeline, the [Time Travel Management Regulations] have been tentatively formulated to treat Daluo and Daoguo The traveler’s time travel is subject to certain restrictions.”
New policies and regulations were promulgated one after another, and three thousand guests listened attentively. After [Tai Shang Tian Dou Dao Lord] Chong Shan Hu finished preaching,
Taoist Hongjun then said with a smile:
"This sermon is finally here. Everyone, go ahead. Go ahead."
The new leader on the big futon in nine directions stood up, Bodhi bowed his head, Amitabha bowed his head, and Buddha Mother bowed her head.
All the creatures shouted in unison:
"Infinite Heavenly Lord, Dao Ancestor is on top!"
………………
Soon after the sermon in Zixiao Palace ended.
"Xiaoxuan, when will you leave?"
In an ordinary town located in the northernmost part of the world, the old Taoist priest yawned and asked curiously.
Lu Xuan combed Xiao Yan's hair and said with a smile:
"There's no rush. In fact, it doesn't matter whether I leave or not."
The Supreme Being was a little puzzled and couldn't help but ask again:
"What exactly did you see in that transcendent door?"
Lu Xuan thought for a while and then said:
"Probably the past, present, and future."
On the side, Yuan Shi, who was leaning on a recliner and shaking a cattail leaf fan, looked sideways:
"Past, present, future. What do you mean?"
Lu Xuan smiled:
"It's the [three bodies], the three selves."
"What's the difference?"
"some."
As he said this, Lu Xuan thought for a moment, and after sorting it out, he said:
"My current body is [self], that is, the me in front of you, an ordinary young man, Xiao Yan's husband, Xiao Nian's father, that's all."
"The past body was the [old self], and the biggest obsession in my heart was Qingxuan, who is now Hongjun, and the current Taoist ancestor."
Tai Shang and Yuan Shi looked at each other. The former took a sip of herbal tea and asked again:
"Then your future body will be your transcendent body?"
"It's really not."
Lu Xuan smiled and said leisurely:
"The future body is the original self, the Taoist ancestor, Lu Xuan, Qingxuan, Fuxi, and Taiyi. It is also the first, second, and third epoch."
Taishang and Yuanshi were very confused when they heard this.
Yuanshi sat up straight and put down his cattail leaf fan:
"Behind the door of transcendence are your three selves, and none of the three selves are transcendent. So what exactly is detachment? What kind of state is it?"
"Detached"
Lu Xuan murmured a few words and said with a smile:
"I can't tell."
Taishang and Yuanshi looked at each other.
Unable to speak?
But Lu Xuan stretched out:
"The realm after Tao Fruit is actually not transcendence. After Tao Fruit, there are countless realms, endless realms, just like big boxes within small boxes.
And detachment is actually not a realm, but more like a [state]. "
The Supreme Being frowned:
"For example?"
"Teacher, please don't embarrass me. I really can't explain it. It's mainly because I said it and narrated it, but you couldn't understand it. It's detached and detached. It's wrong when you say it, and it's absurd when you think about it. Everyone is stupid under detachment. Listen. But it’s not clear, it’s clear but it’s not clear.”
The Supreme Being blew his beard and stared, Yuan Shi was furious, and everyone said in a bad mood:
"You brat, why are your wings stiff now that you have become detached?"
Lu Xuan smiled bitterly:
"How has it ever been like this? It's just that I really can't explain it. The state of transcendence is too mysterious. I still dare not realize it. What I'm afraid of is that I will never come back."
Hearing this, the two Taoists' expressions became serious and they thought quietly.
After a long time, the Supreme Master exhaled and smacked his lips:
"Forget it, let's not talk about detachment. What are you going to do next? Are you going to rely on mighty force to suppress and forcibly maintain the [era of great harmony] and [the era of Hongjun]?"
Lu Xuan frowned, hesitated for a moment, and then said:
“I have thought of many ways, either using force to maintain order as we do now, constantly checking for omissions and filling them, or simply deleting concepts such as [evil], [bad], [unjust], or simply enacting [ Goodness], [Etiquette], and [Harmony] are the basic rules of the era.”
After a pause, he sighed:
"But no matter what I do, it doesn't seem to be the optimal solution. I always feel that only detachment can truly realize the eternal [Hongjun's World], but detachment is too mysterious, and I'm afraid I won't be able to find my way back."
The Supreme Being and Yuan Shi were silent for a long time. Just when they were about to say something more, the courtyard door was opened and Xiao Yan walked in carrying a basket of vegetables and said casually:
"Zhang Jifeng is getting married to Wang Zhiyao tomorrow. The wedding will be held at the entrance of the town. Are you going?"
Lu Xuan calmed down his messy thoughts and said with a smile:
"Of course I'm going. Where is the Third Master? Why haven't you come back yet?"
Xiao Yan stroked his forehead and sighed helplessly:
"Senior Shangqing just played chess and lost again. He overturned the chessboard and started fighting with Senior Bodhisattva. The heavenly way you created punished him. He is sweeping the floor at the gate of the town. He has to use his strength to sweep until it is spotless."
Lu Xuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, stood up slowly, and stretched:
"That's all, I'm going to prepare a gift for Wang Zhiyao and Zhang Jifeng. In a few days, I plan to go to the [Second Era] with Teacher Lu and Yang Jian for a tour. Teacher, Second Master, are you going?"
The Supreme Prince waved his hand and Yuan Shi shook his head.
In the second era, they had been sitting there for countless years, and they had long been tired of it and were too lazy to go.
Ever since he opened the door to transcendence, Lu Xuan has been above the era. From this third era to the second era, and even to the first era, it is all ordinary.
It's nice to go there occasionally and reminisce about the past.
He helped Xiao Yan prepare the food, called the teacher and the second master to sit down, then went to the next door to call the empress who had turned into [Wa], and then called back the disgraced third master and Lu Nian.
After a simple meal, Lu Xuan walked around the town with Xiao Yan on his arm, visited Zhang Tufu, Ji Bochang and other old friends, watched the sunset, then went back to the yard to enjoy the shade, took Yang Jian, Zhu Wuneng and others to chat, and went down with Haotian and Amitabha. Play chess and enjoy the refreshing evening breeze.
So, another day.
This happens day after day, day after day, there is no disaster in the sky, there is no disaster in the world, everything is in order, peaceful and safe.
This is [Hongjun’s World].
I don’t know how many years have passed like this, Ba has become Da Luo, Zhu Wuneng is close to the [Dao Fruit], and Lu Xuan is finally ready for [Transcendence].
In fact, he is already detached, but he has never visited the realm of detachment. He is afraid that he will never return, but he has to go.
Before leaving, Lu Xuan plucked up the courage to call everything back quietly and reenacted the first sermon in Zixiao Palace, accomplishing what he had always wanted to do but never dared to do.
This time he preached, he did not choose the Nine Seats [leaders], but selected a few direct disciples, and admitted three Taoist priests into his disciples with laughter.
Later, Daozu was chased by three Taoists for nine days and nine nights. Daozu's wails also sounded for nine days and nine nights. Sun Dasheng's dog-beating stick broke again and again. It was not until Daozu reviewed and changed the matter that the three Taoists calmed down.
This day, late at night.
Lu Xuan kissed Xiao Yan's forehead, covered the sleeping girl with a quilt, walked gently to the door, and opened the door again.
He walked in, stood in the realm of transcendence, looked at the infinite layers of the world, and meandered upwards, trying to explore the path to create a true [Hongjun's World].
I don’t know how much time has passed,
When Lu Xuan felt tired, he finally broke through the infinite layers of the world and came to a place that he had never reached before and was difficult to understand. He stared at a supreme ancient book and remained silent.
He was stunned, laughed, cried, suddenly realized, realized, and sighed.
He stood in a place beyond words, indescribable, incomprehensible, unimaginable, and unthinkable, standing still.
"Is this detachment?"
Lu Xuan said to himself.
He thought for a long time, replaced an infinitely majestic Supreme, walked to the indescribable fundamental things, and said to himself again:
"In this way, the world of Hongjun and the world of great harmony may truly be realized."
"Maybe it can truly make the world pure."
After all,
He picked up an instrument that was speechless, difficult to think about, elusive, and beyond the limits of thinking, gently knocked it down, and typed out a line of words.
"Later, the age of Hongjun will not fall, the age of great harmony will never end, the sky will be clear, and the world will be clear."
Later, the age of Hongjun will not fall, the age of great harmony will never end, the sky will be clear, and the world will be clear.