SWDnovel Chapter 39 A True Person of Great Virtue Changes Allegiances
Chapter 39 A True Person of Great Virtue Changes Allegiances
Two hours later, Cai Liang slowly opened his eyes, a glint of color flashing in them.
He bowed solemnly to Jiang Jun: "Thank you, Teacher, for imparting the Dharma. I have memorized the 'Five-Colored Stone' visualization diagram."
Jiang Jun nodded slightly: "The way of suppressing objects draws on the system of controlling strange things, and the subsequent cultivation methods are also quite similar."
He then explained in detail the method of transforming the power of suppressing objects into true energy and then condensing the "five-colored stones".
Cai Liang's comprehension was only above average, but after studying the Divine Law Sect for a long time, he quickly refined his own power to suppress objects by drawing inferences from similar cases.
"Teacher, once this power to suppress an object is refined, it will have no further use..."
Jiang Jun pointed to the potted Solomon's Seal next to him and said with a smile, "Use your divine sense to sense it, then absorb and refine it, and you will gain something."
Cai Liang did as instructed and was pleasantly surprised to find: "What kind of power is this? It can actually be converted into true qi?"
Jiang Jun pointed to the Solomon's Seal plant: "This is actually a specialty of the Qingjiang Ghost Realm, which is as famous as the Green Fish Ghost Child, the Solomon's Seal Ghost Child."
"Once you cultivate the 'Five-Colored Stone,' you can purify it and transform it into its current form. I call it a spiritual plant, and the power it generates is called spiritual energy."
"Good heavens! Is this really cultivating immortality?" Cai Liang muttered to himself, becoming more and more certain of his choice.
Jiang Jun said, "This potted yellow spirit plant is for you. Take it back and let it bask in the sun, and it will generate spiritual energy, enough for your current cultivation."
In fact, Solomon's seal prefers shade and dislikes direct sunlight. It grows mostly in forests and thickets, relying on diffused light for growth.
However, after being transformed and purified, its habits have changed. Now, as long as it receives enough water and fertilizer and plenty of sunlight, it grows better.
Cai Liang was overjoyed: "Thank you, teacher, for bestowing upon me the Yellow Spirit Plant. I will definitely cultivate diligently and strive to condense the Five-Colored Stone as soon as possible."
His gaze shifted and landed on the bamboo whip: "Could this bamboo whip also be transformed into a spiritual plant?"
Jiang Jun nodded: "That's true. It's just that this monster is of such a low grade that after purification it has lost all its spirituality. The little bit of spiritual energy that is derived from it is barely anything."
As the master and apprentice were chatting, a strange fluctuation of energy suddenly came from the foot of the mountain.
Before long, Lin Zhengyang led Lin Dingxuan to the outside of the temple, and they both bowed, saying, "Greetings, Master!"
Jiang Jun laughed and said, "Master Lin is the host, why are you being so polite?"
Lin Zhengyang chuckled and complained, "When the True Immortal returned to my Green Bamboo Temple last time, he didn't reveal his true form. I suppose he was being distant with us, master and disciple. How could I not be more polite?"
Jiang Jun shook his head: "I do not wish to have too much contact with the Department of Mysteries for the time being, which is why I changed my attire. Please forgive me, Daoist."
Lin Zhengyang dropped the subject, saying, "I wonder what brings you to my Green Bamboo Temple today, Master?"
Jiang Jun didn't try to be mysterious: "I've made a major breakthrough in my method of suppressing things. I'll take this opportunity to rest here at your sacred place and pass on my teachings to you."
Lin Dingxuan, standing nearby, brightened up: "May I ask, Master, what kind of major breakthrough is this?"
Jiang Jun then told him about the spiritual plants and spiritual energy.
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhengyang's hands trembled slightly as he looked at the bamboo whip: "This humble Daoist... would you have the honor of sensing this spiritual energy?"
Jiang Jun flicked his sleeve, and the bamboo whip fell into Lin Zhengyang's hand: "It was originally a monster from Little Bamboo Peak, it doesn't deserve such politeness from you, Daoist."
Lin Zhengyang trembled as he accepted it, using his divine sense to guide the wisp of spiritual energy into his sea of consciousness.
The "Water and Cloud Bamboo" visualization depicts swaying bamboo leaves, while the "Clear Sound Bell" visualization trembles slightly, emitting a clear and melodious Taoist sound.
The wisp of spiritual energy fell into it and merged with the yin energy, but they did not annihilate each other, nor did they clash violently. Instead, they chased each other like yin and yang fish.
However, Lin Zhengyang was close to the perfection of the Refining Realm, and his Yin energy was profound. This wisp of spiritual energy quickly dissipated and merged into his sea of consciousness without leaving a trace.
"Did you gain anything, Taoist priest?" Jiang Jun asked curiously.
Lin Zhengyang pondered for a moment, then his expression turned solemn, and he said in a trembling voice, "Master... this spiritual energy can actually purify the yin energy I cultivate and alleviate the symptoms of the transformation."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Jun was also very excited, but the twelve tassels of his crown concealed his emotions.
"In that case, the hope of promoting my method of suppressing objects is even greater."
It should be understood that from the very beginning, the system of the Manipulators was built on the corruption of the human body by the monsters.
Especially after reaching the Fusion Realm, the strange creatures merge with the tamer in three dimensions: spirituality, strange energy, and physical body, making this erosion even more profound.
Even among experts at the Refinement Realm, without divine artifacts to help suppress the monsters, less than one in ten can resist this kind of erosion relying solely on their own willpower.
If one cannot advance to the extraordinary level, there are only two fates awaiting the master of the demon: either become demonic or die in madness.
Now, the spiritual energy generated by the spiritual plants can purify the yin energy, which means that there is a new solution to the erosion of evil spirits at the level of evil energy.
This is undoubtedly a great benefit for independent cultivators who lack the protection of divine artifacts.
Lin Zhengyang also understood this point, and bowed to Jiang Jun: "Great Master, you not only opened up your own path, but also found a way out for us, the vast number of demon tamers."
Although Jiang Jun had no intention of doing this, he accepted the greeting with composure: "Daoist, please don't be so polite. Resisting the Abyss of Ghosts and restoring peace and order to the world is also my long-cherished wish."
He frankly admitted, "I have only just figured out the way to transform spiritual plants. So far, I have only conducted experiments with Huangjing Guiwa and Zhukoulang."
"I wish to search far and wide for all kinds of plant-related strange creatures and try to purify them one by one to see which spiritual plant offers the best value for money. If you, Daoist, are willing to lend me a hand, you can help me find some."
Lin Zhengyang was naturally more than willing: "In our Qingjiang Ghost Realm, among the monster-transformed plants, apart from the Huangjing Ghost Child, there are no other roaming-class monsters. But there are several other types of scattered-soldier-class monsters like the Bamboo Knocker."
"These include six kinds, such as withered skull flower, wet bone moss, and rotten heart reed, all of which are relatively common. I am willing to collect them for the sake of the real person, to do my bit."
Immediately, Lin Zhengyang went down the mountain to collect the strange plants, leaving Lin Dingxuan to serve him in the temple.
Unexpectedly, as soon as his master left, the young man uttered a startling question: "Master, I wonder if I have the aptitude to cultivate the Way of Suppressing Objects?"
Jiang Jun was surprised, but remained outwardly calm.
Cai Liang, standing nearby, stared in disbelief: "Are you switching sides?"
Lin Dingxuan said solemnly, "Even the Thunder Immortal of the Maoshan Sect can switch allegiance to the Department of Divine Mysteries and cultivate the Three Souls and Seven Spirits Technique. What am I, a mere Daoist novice, compared to him?"
Cai Liang thought about it and agreed: "Then what about your cultivation at the Fusion Realm? Reaching this level at such a young age must have involved a lot of hardship, right? You were willing to endure that?"
Lin Dingxuan sighed: "The path of the master of demons has been fraught with hardship in the past, and endless hardship awaits in the future. Even those who are extraordinary, are they immune to the corrosive influence of demons?"
Jiang Jun was speechless: "You're so young, yet you see things so clearly. But your master treats you so well; aren't you afraid he'll be angry if you switch your allegiance to me?"
Lin Dingxuan laughed: "I was an abandoned child, raised by my master. I can't hide my thoughts from him. I know his thoughts better than anyone else."
"What do you think is the meaning behind his decision to go down the mountain to collect bizarre plants while leaving me on the mountain to serve you?"
Jiang Jun suddenly realized, and shook his head helplessly: "You and your disciple are quite a pair of remarkable people."
He paused for a moment, then said, "However, there is still another major hurdle to overcome in my method of suppressing objects, so I have no plans to take on many disciples for the time being."
After all, Cai Liang only managed to enter the sect by chance, obtaining a wisp of the power to suppress things.
For others who want to get started, there is currently no solution to this hurdle.