Chapter 252 Warning
Wind and Thunder Rock, the place where the innate power of wind and thunder converges, is a great place of creation in the primordial world.
There, although one must endure the torment of the Nine Heavens Gale and innate divine thunder daily, opportunities exist within the trials.
If Guang Chengzi can calm his mind and fight against the innate divine thunder daily, supplementing it with his own Jade Purity Thunder Technique, he might be able to comprehend his own innate thunder technique.
After all, he is his most beloved disciple; how could Yuanshi Tianzun punish him so severely for such a trivial matter? It's merely a pretext to give Guang Chengzi an opportunity.
But whether Guang Chengzi can seize this opportunity depends on his own ability.
Furthermore, among the disciples of the Chan Sect, apart from Grand Master Lingbao, who was truly punished, the other disciples were simply forced back to cultivate by Yuanshi Tianzun under this pretext.
It's called punishment, but in reality, it's just a show for outsiders.
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In the Shangqing Hall, the Tongtian Sect Leader, upon hearing the voice of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable, smiled and said,
"Issue my decree: Zhao Gongming, a disciple of the Jie Sect, has recklessly waged war beneath Kunlun Mountain, a grave act of disrespect. He is hereby punished to go to the Valley of Ten Thousand Arrays to suffer the punishment of the Ten Thousand Arrays Refining God, and shall not be allowed to emerge from the world for ten thousand years."
Regardless of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable's purpose, the fact remains that the Grand Master Lingbao has been imprisoned beneath Qilin Cliff for ten thousand years; His attitude has been made clear, and the Tongtian Sect Leader could not remain silent.
The Valley of Ten Thousand Arrays was originally an unnamed valley on Kunlun Mountain, but the disciples of the Jie Sect continuously laid out innate arrays there, testing their power.
Gradually, the valley became densely covered with innate array patterns, gathering numerous innate principles, giving rise to inexplicable changes, and evolving into a great sacred land of array principles in the primordial world.
It is named the Valley of Ten Thousand Arrays because it gathers numerous innate arrays.
These innate arrays, some perfect and some incomplete, can interpret Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, wind, rain, thunder, lightning... many great forces in the world, possessing incredible power.
If Zhao Gongming goes there, he will suffer day and night under the torment of the array's power, enduring unbearable pain.
However, if he can gain some enlightenment here and perceive a wisp of the true meaning of the Great Dao, it will undoubtedly bring countless benefits to his future attainment of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.
Opportunity and risk coexist; whether one can seize it depends entirely on oneself.
The Primordial Heavenly Venerable could use the pretext of punishment to send his disciple to seek opportunities; the Tongtian Sect Leader can do the same!
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Kunlun Mountain, Preaching Peak!
This is where the Tongtian Sect Leader preaches.
At the very top of the peak, there is a purple immortal bell, a superior-grade innate spiritual treasure called the Gathering Immortal Bell.
This bell was obtained by the Tongtian Sect Leader from the Treasure Distribution Rock; its specific power is unknown even to Xuanqing. He only knows that once the bell rings, its sound will resonate throughout the entire Kunlun Mountain.
At that time, the disciples of the Intercepting Sect scattered throughout Kunlun will hear the bell and rush here to listen to the sage's preaching.
Therefore, this bell is named the Gathering Immortal Bell.
After Bai Ze left, Xuan Qing went straight here and gently rang the Gathering Immortals Bell.
"Junior brothers, come quickly to Preaching Peak to see me!"
Swish, swish, swish...
One by one, the disciples of the Intercepting Sect flew out from all over Kunlun. Except for the disciples who had been restricted from leaving, they all rushed here.
The first to arrive were naturally the four true disciples of the Tongtian Sect Master: Daoist Duobao, Holy Mother Jinling, Holy Mother Wudang, and Holy Mother Guiling.
Afterwards, a group of outer disciples, led by the Three Immortals of Sanxiao and the Four Immortals of Chang'er Dingguang, rushed here.
"Senior brother, all junior brothers have arrived!"
"I wonder what orders Senior brother has summoned us here for?"
After everyone arrived, Daoist Duobao stood up and asked Xuan Qing on behalf of everyone.
"Today, within the Jade Void Palace, I have received the order from my Grand Master to assume the role of Immortal Venerable of the Xuanmen, to oversee the conduct of Xuanmen disciples."
"From now on, if any Xuanmen disciple violates the Xuanmen precepts and acts against the will of Heaven, once discovered, they will be punished ranging from confinement to ashes."
"Therefore, I hope that all of you fellow disciples will dedicate yourselves to the pursuit of the Dao, be cautious in your words and deeds, strive to be role models for the Xuanmen, and avoid causing trouble. Do not violate the Xuanmen's precepts, lest you damage Master's reputation and save your senior brother from trouble."
"Fellow disciples, have you heard me clearly?"
Seated at the head of the table, Xuanqing glanced at the crowd below and slowly spoke.
" We understand!, From now on, we will definitely dedicate ourselves to the cultivation of the Dao and strive to attain the Great Luo Dao Fruit as soon as possible."
Nodding, the crowd said in unison.
"Hmm, it's good that you understand!"
"Remember what you said today. If one day you fall into my hands, don't blame me for being merciless."
To prevent the crowd from taking this matter lightly, Xuanqing added sternly.
He was making it clear beforehand so that if any members of the Jie Sect ever fell into his hands, he would have a pretext.
You should know that the higher one's cultivation level, the less one can make promises casually. You may not remember them, but the Heavenly Dao will definitely remember them all.
At this moment, in this place where the sage preached, and with Xuanqing, a Great Luo Golden Immortal, as their witness, they made their guarantee.
Whether they remember it in the future or not, the Heavenly Dao will certainly remember it.
If someone is punished by Xuanqing in the future, it cannot be blamed on Xuanqing; it can only be said that karma is entangled, and this person deserves this calamity.
"We dare not! We dare not..."
"If one day we violate the Xuanmen precepts and damage our master's reputation, even without our senior brother's intervention, we will have no face to live in the Primordial World and will end our own lives."
Seeing Xuanqing's stern tone, everyone repeatedly guaranteed, and even swore a solemn oath.
"My fellow disciples, you flatter me!"
"It's not that I'm being harsh, but I fear that your impulsive actions might create karma and invite calamity."
"A moment of forbearance brings peace; a step back opens up a vast expanse."
"We are all disciples of sages, with boundless futures. Once we attain the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, we will be immortal and free to roam."
"To endure a period of hardship now, in exchange for a future of carefree existence, is entirely worthwhile."
"Therefore, before reaching the Great Luo realm, I hope you will all focus on your cultivation and not be distracted by external matters."
Hearing this, Xuan Qing realized he had gone too far and gently comforted them.
"Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother."
Deeply moved by these words, everyone stood up and bowed to Xuan Qing.
"You're too kind, fellow disciples."
With a wave of his hand, he helped everyone up, preventing them from bowing. Turning to Duobao beside him, he said,
"Junior brother, you've always handled the affairs of the Jie Sect. This matter needn't trouble you. The task of overseeing the disciples' character will be your responsibility."
"Senior brother has to oversee the entire Xuanmen; there's really no time to worry about too many things."
Overseeing the Xuanmen was already enough to offend people; every little bit he could spare was valuable.
"Yes!"
Duobao stepped forward and replied.
Duobao, still a young boy, was simple and honest. Furthermore, half of his current abilities came from Xuanqing's teachings.
Therefore, he greatly respected Xuanqing and naturally wouldn't object to his arrangements.
(End of Chapter)