Chapter 154: Chapter 153: Heaven and Earth to Revive Soon
Translator: 549690339
“This information was something I stumbled upon in an ancient text, but I can assure you there’s a 90 percent chance it’s accurate,” Pei Xuanjing said with utmost seriousness.
Although he did not disclose the information about the Netherworld Book, he still gave an affirmative answer.
Seeing how earnest Pei Xuanjing was, the Taoist Qingxu did not take him lightly and turned his gaze towards Bai Xiaosheng beside him.
Presumably, Bai Xiaosheng, who was known for his omniscience, could provide an answer.
“From the information I have, Pei’s words are not false. According to the traditional classification in the Cultivation World, the martial arts first-grade realm is indeed just the pinnacle of the Mortal Realm. Above it is a larger realm called the Spirit Realm.
However, after the Tang Dynasty, this realm disappeared completely from history, meaning that no one has broken through the first-grade martial artist realm since then.
In particular, after the last dynasty erased many records and resources, no one even knew about the existence of this realm.
It wasn’t until Emperor Taizu established the Great Ming Dynasty that the concept of three realms and nine grades in martial arts was established for the selection of talents for the Ming Dynasty, and it was only then that all families and sects accepted it,” Bai Xiaosheng declared openly, sharing all the information he Imew.
“If that’s the case, is the Shenxiao Sect’s Longevity Plan just a joke? And if you know this, why did you get involved?” Pei Xuanjing asked, puzzled.
Since, as the other party stated, the Longevity Plan is not genuinely capable of attaining immortality, why would he participate? Don’t these two points contradict each other?
Taoist Qingxu also looked perplexed. If it wasn’t for his longstanding friendship with Bai Xiaosheng, and his deep trust in him, anyone else would suspect that he had ulterior motives, harboring hidden intentions.
Bai Xiaosheng chuckled and revealed his motives: “Whether the Shenxiao Sect’s Longevity Plan can truly lead to becoming an immortal, I do not know. What I do know, however, is that if this plan is successfully implemented, it can at least allow us to break our current realm and enter the first-grade realm, or as you just mentioned, the Spirit Realm.”
He glanced at the two of them and continued: “Moreover, our Bai Xiaosheng lineage has conjectured based on generations of knowledge that heaven and earth are cyclical, always undergoing a recurring cycle. When heaven and earth decline, cultivation tends to decline as well, making longevity hard to obtain. But when heaven and earth regenerate, the cultivation of the Immortal Path will flourish, making longevity possible. The talk of Fairy Gods will no longer be empty words, and there will be chances of ascension. Over a hundred years ago, the previous Bai Xiaosheng worked with the contemporary Master Prognosticator to extrapolate the changes in heaven and earth. The result was that among our generation, one person could potentially ascend to immortality and divinity, rather than it remaining a legend.”
As learned men, both Pei Xuanjing and Taoist Qingxu naturally recognized the last part of Bai
Xiaosheng’s speech as a narration recorded in the “Records of Strange Tales in Shenzhou.”
Pei Xuanjing began to understand the other party’s intention and said: “So, you participate in this plan not for the supposed longevity, but to use this scheme by Shenxiao Sect to break through to the Spirit Realm. After that, you wish to seize the initiative when heaven and earth rejuvenate?”
“That’s the plan. ” Bai Xiaosheng admitted. He continued, “Of course, I’m also genuinely interested in understanding where the mystery of the Shenxiao Sect’s Longevity Plan lies? Because we are not sure how much information and clues the Shenxiao Sect had received when they formulated this Longevity Plan, or how useful they are.”
They didn’t know how much information the Shenxiao Sect got initially. After all, the Jinmen Feather Guest at that time was not only high-ranking but also a highly formidable martial artist. If he really wanted to withhold some information, even the Bai Xiaosheng lineage wouldn’t be able to find out everything.
This was also one of the reasons why they didn’t hesitate to accept the proposition when the Shenxiao Sect offered to collaborate.
Taoist Qingxu reflected on his initial reaction to the plan, and it didn’t seem fake. He believed that the other party hadn’t deceived him.
However, another doubt soon emerged in his mind.
Taoist Qingxu said, “Now I understand why you reacted the way you did earlier.”
“What?” Bai Xiaosheng asked, not quite catching his meaning.
Taoist Qingxu continued, “You were not as upset earlier because you had already guessed something, so while the plan may be surprising, it didn’t exceed your expectations. Or did you know about it all along?”
As he spoke these words, Taoist Qingxu’s expression was serious. He needed a satisfactory answer from Bai Xiaosheng.
Gazing at his old friend whom he had known for many years, Bai Xiaosheng knew that without a precise response, he could lose his trust. And not only would their friendship crumble, but they might also become enemies.
He sighed deeply and said, “I wasn’t angry because, indeed, I somewhat expected this. More importantly, this plan reminds me of something.
The Shenxiao Sect seemed incredibly lucky to even find out about this, thus enabling them to devise such a plan.”
Without waiting for their queries, he continued speaking: “Do you know that this Divine Kingdom project on earth is not the brainchild of the Shenxiao Sect? This plan actually appeared a very long time ago.
Legend has it that during the final years of the Divine Han era, the Taoist School produced a supreme Master. He climbed from being an ordinary wandering Taoist to a great cultivator in a short time using an heavenly book he stumbled upon.
At that time, the Divine Han era was ridden with corrupt officials, where the rich possessed vast lands and the poor had no place to stay. The people had a hard life; they were ragged and starving.
The Master, unwilling to see the people in such a miserable state, sought to create a peaceful world where everyone could be as mighty as dragons, living a peaceful and stable life, with plenty of food and clothing. Hence, he established thirty-six areas, proclaiming himself as the Taoist of Peace, and wanted to establish a Divine Kingdom on earth.
Although this method might not lead to longevity, many people believed it to be feasible. At the very least, it could produce numerous powerful individuals and prolong many lives.
The method devised by the Shenxiao Sect for longevity is strikingly similar to that of the Taoist of
So, my first reaction after hearing about this plan was that the Shenxiao Sect’s scheme might probably be successful. But, it’s a shame that this plan is too grand. We simply couldn’t accomplish it on our own.”
Keep in mind that the Bai Xiaosheng lineage had a much longer history than the Shenxiao Sect. However, they had always merely heard of such things and never have chance to witness them.
Yet, the Shenxiao Sect got their hands on it.
Could it be that Shenxiao Sect was fated for greatness? Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but wonder..