Lying Low While Cultivating Immortality in Two Worlds

Within the Qi Ingestion world, at Wusheng Temple.

The White Bone Dharma King Sangji sat high upon the platform in his tiger-skin kasaya, palms pressed together as he silently recited scriptures.

Moonlight White Dumu and Peacock Dumu stood respectfully at either side.

Suddenly, the void split apart and a figure stepped through. It was Fang Qing.

“Greetings, Dharma King.”

“The Vajra Strength Duzi may stand to the side and observe as this one performs the empowerment ritual for the two Dumu.”

Sangji’s expression remained calm as he spoke.

Now that the White Bone lineage had received the Great Sun Dharma Edict to advance eastward with full force, it was naturally impossible to leave two positions vacant.

Sangji had already begun urgently promoting new candidates.

“As the Dharma King commands.”

Fang Qing stepped aside and smiled faintly toward Moonlight White and Peacock, only to receive two cold glares in return.

‘This Vajra Strength fellow clearly possesses the ability to traverse the void himself, yet before he pretended he could not and made us carry him. Truly hateful.’

A trace of irritation arose within Moonlight White Dumu’s heart, only to be extinguished immediately, transforming into a radiant white lotus swaying gently within her hand.

Not long afterward, two female Dao Foundation cultivators entered gracefully. Upon seeing those present, they respectfully bowed.

“Greetings, Dharma King, Duzi, honored Dumu…”

Fang Qing swept his gaze across them.

The female cultivator on the left possessed a petite figure and dark skin, though her features were rather delicate. She cultivated the [Nu Earth] lineage.

The other wore a green dress. Her brows and eyes were picturesque, carrying a soft and gentle temperament. She cultivated the [Jing Wood] lineage.

‘Even with emergency promotions, the Dumu are still not Wisdom Consorts. In the end, only those with sufficient cultivation and foundation can take the role. If a mere Qi Ingestion cultivator were promoted directly, they would likely explode and die on the spot.’

‘And those cultivating the same lineage as the Dharma King are naturally more suitable.’

‘It is also because Xituo Commandery could not find a second [Nu Earth] Dao Foundation cultivator. Otherwise, it would never have been this [Jing Wood] cultivator’s turn.’

Fang Qing recognized the [Nu Earth] Dao Foundation cultivator.

She had originally been an obscure Qi Ingestion cultivator within Wusheng Temple. Yet after Sangji attained the Dharma King realm, she had borrowed the momentum of the changing heavenly phenomena and successfully forged her Dao Foundation.

As for the green-robed female cultivator, she was originally a rogue cultivator from Xituo Commandery. During the previous chaos, she had fortuitously obtained the inheritance of the [Jing Wood] Dao Foundation, along with a spiritual object, and barely managed to condense her Dao Foundation successfully.

This time, upon hearing there was an opportunity to ascend to the heavens in a single step, she had specifically joined Wusheng Temple and, through sheer luck, was selected.

‘Sigh… truly the tallest among dwarfs.’

In truth, Fang Qing himself had chosen these two women.

‘After all, the one upon [Stomach Earth] issued a single decree that became law throughout the world, crippling many of Wusheng Temple’s outstanding disciples.’

‘Then came the previous great chaos. Sangji genuinely lacks manpower now. That is why these two gained their chance.’

At this moment, divine ability radiance circulated around Sangji’s body.

The “White Bone Contemplation” descended, and one profound mystery after another manifested from thin air, bringing pressure as vast as mountains and seas.

“Today, this Dharma King shall personally empower the two of you and bestow your Dharma names.”

As Fang Qing observed the empowerment ceremony from the side, his understanding deepened further.

‘This is essentially borrowing the power of ritual and ceremony to lend out a strand of one’s own “Position of Divinity”’

‘And the number of positions is limited. It must even pass through the [Star Sun] Golden Position upon Great Snow Mountain as an intermediary?’

“Once you enter the Esoteric Domain, all past karma is forgotten.”

After the empowerment ritual concluded, Sangji looked toward the two newly appointed Dumu.

He first pointed toward the gentle woman cultivating [Jing Wood].

“This monk bestows upon you the Dharma name Auspicious Green. From this day onward, you shall be the Auspicious Green Dumu of Wusheng Temple.”

“Many thanks, Dharma King.”

Auspicious Green Dumu slowly bowed. Great joy filled her voice, causing everyone who heard it to unconsciously smile as well.

Sangji then looked toward the dark-skinned female cultivator.

Because she cultivated the same [Nu Earth] Dao Foundation lineage, the benefits she received were even greater than those of Auspicious Green Tara.

Even among Dumu, her strength would surpass the others.

“You shall be the Demon-Subduing Black Dumu. This monk shall impart to you the Demon-Subduing Deliverance Attainment Art. Cultivate it diligently.”

“Many thanks, Dharma King.”

Demon-Subduing Black Dumu raised her head. Her dark skin now carried a faint jade-like luster, making her resemble a flawless sculpture carved from black jade.

‘In the blink of an eye, two Purple Mansion-level combatants have been created. Even if they are only the shame of Purple Mansion combat strength.’

‘These two women are essentially the greatest cannon fodder of all.’

Watching this scene, Fang Qing felt deeply moved.

Esoteric Dharma Kings had always been extremely selective when accepting Duzi and Dumu.

Veterans like Moonlight White and Fang Qing himself were exceptions. Even Peacock Dumu possessed noble origins, profound cultivation, and considerable karmic affinity before she was finally guided into the sect.

Auspicious Green and Demon-Subduing Black were both only at the early Dao Foundation stage, and they had been elevated in haste. Naturally, the most dangerous tasks would fall to them.

‘Unfortunately, Qi Ingestion cultivators are far too weak in both cultivation and Dao attainment. They can hardly withstand the overwhelming power of the Dumu Dharma.’

‘Otherwise, could I perhaps elevate one of the Fang Family members instead?’

‘Even then, the Fang Family would need to be willing and also pass the selection process. I cannot openly pull strings for them.’

Fang Qing shook his head and expelled these distracting thoughts from his sea of consciousness.

Truthfully speaking, among the Five Duzi and Dumu, the strongest combatant was actually himself.

‘My strongest form should still be my Blue Sea Technique True Core mana, enhanced through the Tide-Birth Pearl and unleashed with mid-stage Core Formation cultivation. Combined with a trace of borrowed Divinity authority, my mana would not lose to an ordinary early Purple Mansion cultivator, and I would also possess the blessing of Position of Divinity. But that combination is too mismatched and the easiest to expose flaws.’

‘Second would be the [Nu Earth] Dao Foundation combined with Divinity. That is the standard combat strength of a Duzi, but with my third-rank Body Refinement, I would be known as the Vajra Strength Duzi. Whether it is the Horse-Headed Wisdom King Protector Divine Method or the Dragon-Elephant Golden Body Attainment Method, both are authentic Esoteric Domain techniques. Appearing on a Vajra Strength Duzi like me is perfectly justified.’

‘Now that the five Duzi and Dumu are complete, it is time for the eastern campaign.’

Upon the high platform, Sangji pressed his palms together and spoke calmly.

The six Purple Mansion cultivators attacked together, tearing open the void. Before long, they arrived at Litou Commandery, before the mountain gate of the Xuantu Sect atop its enormous suspended mountain.

Below the floating mountain, vast armies had already gathered at some unknown time, densely packed as far as the eye could see.

The White Bone Dao had attacked Litou Commandery once before and even occupied several territories.

This time, their return invasion was already familiar territory.

Of course, the cultivators below were ultimately insignificant. What truly mattered was the outcome of the Purple Mansion battle above.

“Sangji... you go too far!”

A youthful-looking man in earth-yellow dao robes emerged into view. It was Xuantu Spiritual Master, his face filled with suppressed fury.

“Amitabha. Benefactor Xuantu, calm your anger. This humble monk does not wish for this either.”

Sangji joined his palms together. “This is the decree of the Great Sun. We Buddhist Sons can only obey. Does Benefactor wish to challenge the six of us alone, or be besieged by the six of us together?”

Behind Xuantu Spiritual Master, divine light churned while his aura fluctuated violently. He had clearly been enraged to the extreme. After a long silence, he finally forced out two words:

“Shameless!”

“Benefactor is attached to appearances.”

Sangji smiled faintly. “The Duzi and Dumu are merely extensions of our Dharma King divine abilities. How can this be considered bullying through numbers? Please.”

He pressed his palms together. The Dumu surrounding him struck simultaneously, releasing radiant Buddhist light that forced Xuantu Spiritual Master into the void.

At their level of power, fighting in the real world would be disastrous. Even the slightest leakage of divine ability power could slaughter large numbers of Dao Foundation cultivators.

Even Xuantu Spiritual Master was only half-heartedly resisting, since the mountain gate below belonged to his own sect.

If those shameless Esoteric monks deliberately dragged the battle downward and shattered his sect grounds along the way, he would lose all face.

“Hmph. Sangji, you merely rely on the advantage of your Duzi and Dumu. I also have several friends. Once I invite them here, what will you do then?”

A ring of divine light blossomed behind Xuantu Spiritual Master’s head, transforming into a sea of gray mist that blanketed the void.

This was his divine ability, the [Di Earth] art known as Dusk Haze Descends!

Not only could it conceal one’s form, it could also generate countless poisonous entities and carry terrifying curse effects.

“If Benefactor still had allies to summon, they would already be here within the void.”

Sangji chuckled softly and directly stepped into the gray mist formed by Dusk Haze Descends.

‘As expected... the Esoteric Domain’s eastern advance comes because they can see that Cloud Grazing Cliff is already hollow beneath the surface.’

‘The [Stomach Earth] prohibition alone heavily damaged those earth-virtue demonic cultivators. Then the demon race returned once more, placing immense pressure upon the cliff.’

‘At present, even Great Spiritual Master level combat strength is probably difficult for them to mobilize.’

Holding the Bronze Ge, the embryonic Purple Mansion dharma artifact, Fang Qing’s thoughts stirred.

‘Could it be... the Esoteric Domain and the demon race are actually colluding? These methods are truly filthy.’

Under his gaze, Sangji held a White Bone Sarira in hand and encountered no resistance as he located Xuantu Spiritual Master.

The White Bone Contemplation divine ability possessed the power to pierce illusions. The gray mist’s concealment was completely useless.

Meanwhile, the writhing curse power clinging to Sangji like countless insects vanished entirely with a single sweep of the White Bone Sarira.

This was precisely the Cleansing Mortal Dust divine ability of the Purple Mansion dharma treasure!

A Purple Mansion dharma treasure naturally provided overwhelming enhancement to a Purple Mansion cultivator’s combat power.

And more importantly.

‘The Cleansing Mortal Dust ability combined with White Bone Contemplation completely counters Dusk Haze Descends? Was this intentionally designed long ago when the Temple of All Beings Without Form bestowed Purple Mansion dharma treasures?’

Fang Qing’s eyes twitched slightly.

‘If so, then the Esoteric Domain’s determination to break through Ancient Shu has clearly been planned for an extremely long time.’

Crack!

The White Bone Sarira leapt upward, transforming into a savage White Bone Strength Divine Demon.

Its pale white skeleton was covered in countless esoteric runes. Multicolored spiritual radiance flickered across it so intensely that even a Dao Foundation cultivator would suffer severe injuries from a single glance.

The White Bone Strength Divine Demon opened its ferocious jaws and bit downward violently.

Crack!

Even the void itself seemed to become fragile glass, shattered and chewed apart within its mouth.

But Xuantu Spiritual Master had already disappeared.

With the miraculous ability to travel the void, he merely shifted once and returned directly to the real world.

This was what made Purple Mansion cultivators so difficult to kill.

Unless a True Lord personally acted, even several mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivators surrounding an early-stage Purple Mansion expert would find it difficult to truly kill them.

Of course, defeating them was another matter entirely.

At the mountain gate of the Xuantu Sect.

The sect master, Tu Yuanzi, was trembling while resisting the cultivator armies when a Buddhist voice suddenly echoed beside his ear:

“Benefactor, a wager lost must be honored.”

“It’s over.”

His heart sank instantly as the shadow of that disastrous defeat from decades ago resurfaced once more in his mind.

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