Chapter 988: The Master's Reincarnation

The ancient hall of the Great Snow Temple was tranquil and serene, the morning bell rang repeatedly, its lingering sound swirling around the beams, the zen haze deep and heavy, the Dao aura diffused, and tranquil without dust.

In the hall, two golden statues of Arhats stood facing each other, radiant with Buddha’s light, their presence solemn and majestic.

“Greetings, Abbot.”

The Formless Arhat clasped his hands and bowed, his etiquette upright and solemn, the golden statue’s zen might heavy and stable.

Chen Sheng slightly raised his hand, his expression calm and unperturbed, his demeanor transcendent: “Elder Brother, no need for formalities.”

This time, Chen Sheng had summoned the Formless Arhat to return from Spirit Mountain to the Snowfield.

The Formless Arhat looked at his junior brother and was the first to speak:

“I heard that the protector under your seat, Bai Qiu, attempted to reach the Purple Mansion, but ultimately failed just before success, truly a pity, quite lamentable.”

Chen Sheng’s expression didn’t waver in the slightest, he lightly shook his head:

“Cultivation follows the destiny and path of each. When fate comes, we gather; when fate goes, we disperse. Gains and losses, rises and falls, all are predetermined; there’s no need for regret.”

He raised his eyes to look at the Formless Arhat, his gaze clear:

“As for Elder Brother, I observe that your aura is becoming increasingly pure and refined, your relic’s foundation solid beyond measure, it seems not far from perfecting your second Divine Technique.”

The Formless Arhat heard this, revealing only a bitter smile, hidden resignation between his brows:

“Junior Brother, don’t tease me, the interference of Divine Techniques, my Dao wisdom is lacking, over two hundred years have passed, and my second relic is just barely perfected.”

“Without the Purple Mansion ritual support, forging a second Divine Technique is an endless pursuit.”

Chen Sheng listened quietly, shaking his head inwardly.

This is the cost of taking shortcuts.

His entire cultivation depended entirely on the force of the Golden Position, forcibly elevating, appearing to advance rapidly, yet the Dao wisdom could not simultaneously grow.

“In this world, the Purple Mansion True Masters, although possessing the combat power of a Dharma Master, even slightly superior under the status enhancement.”

“Yet they wholly lack the Dao wisdom where one method leads to understanding ten thousand paths, gaining insight with a single thought, illuminating infinite paths!”

“Not only the Purple Mansion cultivators but many True Monarchs of the Golden Core in the world are the same.”

“The Dao wisdom insufficient to prove the second Golden Position, and also having to resist the pollution of the Golden Position, both body and mind are shackled.”

“It is precisely because of these layers of danger, all the True Monarchs of Gold in the world rely on calculations and setups, usurping others’ Thrones…”

Countless thoughts swept through his mind in an instant, Chen Sheng gathered the depth from his eyes, skillfully changing the topic:

“You have asked me several times about our master’s reincarnation traces.”

“Calling you back today is because the opportunity has arrived – the master’s reincarnation will appear in the coming days.”

Upon this statement, the Formless Arhat’s dim eyes suddenly burst with dazzling divine light, the zen energy around him vigorously stirred, his mind stirred vigorously, unable to conceal:

“I will immediately depart to guide the Master! Please, Junior Brother, show the trajectory of cause and effect to prevent any unforeseen changes or ruin the great affair!”

Chen Sheng nodded slightly, from his palm, a spirit light rose and surged, an ancient yet spiritual shadow of a compass gradually emerged, intricate lines mystically intertwined, secretly concealing the trajectory of the heavens and earth.

“This reincarnation’s cause and effect, geography, opportunity, all lie within.”

The Formless Arhat extended his hand, zen power instantly melded and refined, insight into the celestial secret ensued in a moment, his brows slightly furrowed, he said in a deep voice:

“Eastern Lands, Xuanzhou, Zao County…”

“This place belongs to the Profound Sect’s territory, where Dao lineages intertwine, variables are many, delaying leads to changes.”

“I shall depart immediately, ensuring no external interference hinders our master’s reincarnation on the great Dao.”

“Junior Brother, I will go ahead!”

Before the words fell, the Formless Arhat transformed into a dazzling zen light, piercing through the sky in an instant, swiftly passing over the Cloud Sea and disappearing beyond the horizon of the Great Snow Temple.

An immense ancient hall, in an instant, only Chen Sheng remained standing.

He gazed at the empty temple gate, faintly smiling, calm and leisurely:

“Elder Brother’s nature remains so urgent and pure.”

“However, with him personally guiding, it’s extremely secure, and I can also cultivate in peace.”

Having said this, Chen Sheng gently closed his eyes, his wide sleeves gracefully swaying.

Buzz——

An invisible Domain Field quietly unfolded, layer upon layer of time and space barriers, terrestrial screens emanated from around him, sealing the entire expanse of the great hall, time sequences, and auras within and without.

In the eyes of others, he still stood motionless in the hall, his figure unmoving, aura unchanged, seemingly eternally seated, ever unshifting.

Yet, in reality, his true form had long since broken free from the present timeline, falling into a past instant.

The fourth Innate Divine Technique – [Past Self]

Chen Sheng’s heart spirit clear, overlooking his own Divine Techniques, inwardly he reflected:

“It’s truly much faster than I anticipated!!”

Since the transformation of the [Void Sun] Golden Position, cultivators’ understanding of the Grand Void, the difficulty in creating Divine Techniques has greatly increased!

To deduce this time-sequence Divine Technique, Chen Sheng was already prepared that if unsuccessful this time, he would continue the Dao path in a future life.

Unexpectedly, the final result far exceeded his expectations.

“The Xuanhuang Universe Sea is indeed a Blessed Land for cultivation!”

The Xuanhuang Universe Sea forms an independent time-space loop, myriad Great Daos concretely manifest, rules intertwined, time sequences revolving.

One of Chen Sheng’s incarnations resided in the Xuanhuang Universe Sea, day and night deducing and perfecting the middle thousand worlds, comprehending the true meaning of the Great Dao.

“[Void Sun] Post-transformation’s Fourth Layer core feature is indeed time-sequence!”

“The Xuanhuang Universe Sea, time-spatial loop, reversing the light of time, is the best place for Enlightenment!”

This time creating a Divine Technique, happened to perfectly align with the essence of the Golden Position, achieving perfection within over two hundred years!

…

At this moment.

Chen Sheng’s heart stirred, activating the [Past Self] Divine Technique, his will touching upon an illusory, ethereal line.

“The timeline…”

His will gently nudged, the originally vast and unmovable temporal rules, now within his grasp, utterly obedient, easily nudged and twisted.

“This Divine Technique touches upon the essence of time-sequence, compared to the previous clumsy means of depending on the Purple Mansion status, forcibly manipulating cause and effect, altering time, countless times more exquisite and convenient.”

“Compared to the first three Divine Techniques, this self-created Divine Technique perfectly aligns with my Daoist Body, effortlessly harmonious, naturally formed.”

Chen Sheng’s heart stirred once more.

All four Innate Divine Techniques simultaneously awakened, blossoming.

Four streams of Dao radiance intersected, echoed one another, cycled repeatedly, moving from separation to unity, from unity to oneness, all thoroughly integrated.

At the instant when the four perfected Divine Techniques unified, the Dao Rhyme around him surged dramatically, his foundation soaring multiple levels.

“The same as my previous deductions.”

“The four perfected Divine Techniques unify, in terms of Dao foundation, already comparable to Daoist Monarch San Shuai…”

“However, the distance to the true Mahayana Realm is still worlds apart…”

He slowly opened his profound eyes, surveying the cultivation trajectories of all cultivators in this realm, his heart illuminating and clear.

In this realm, the Great True Masters of the Purple Mansion, after the Four Methods Perfection, exhaust all opportunities, setups, and struggles, all to heap up their grandeur, elevate their foundations.

Finally, relying on the moment of the Gold Instrument to elevate their Dao path, condense the Gold Attribute, seek the Golden Position’s favor, endeavoring to ascend to the Golden Position, a single step to the sky.

This path is the sole way out for all beings in this world, yet it is also the greatest shackle.

“A single step to the sky, how easy is it to talk about!”

“Besides, there’s also the pollution of the Golden Position!”

Chen Sheng lightly shook his head, spreading open his palm.

In the palm of his hand, a lively and small spirit ape phantom leapt, rising and falling, devouring the Spiritual Spring of Heaven and Earth, circulating the Water Element Dao Rhyme.

Swish swish——

After several times of Spirit Light condensation, several cycles of Dao Rhyme’s sedimentation, the spirit ape phantom thoroughly gathered its aura, transforming into a delicate, transparent, warm, and flawless Treasure Seal of water, quietly floating in his palm.

“True Monarch Shen Shui’s residence’s Treasure Seal.”

Chen Sheng lowered his gaze, his eyes calm and transparent:

“Even though the essence of the Gold Attribute has completely dissipated, it still retains three parts of the True Monarch status.”

“It’s just right to use its status foundation to dramatically enhance my current grandeur, supplementing the last tiny gap in my Dao path.”

“Ha! What a great blessing!”

Chen Sheng shook his head, continuing to communicate with the true self, his method of breaking the game still lay with the true self.

“Pollution of the Golden Position!”

“Enlightenment in the Spirit Realm, there’s also the calamity of Dao Transformation…”

“Crossing the Five Declines, there may yet be reason…”