Chapter 978: Chapter 698: Spreading the Method and Preaching the Dao, Benefiting All Living Beings
Lu Chenzhou couldn’t remember the last time there was a gathering of the sect.
He chatted with everyone, enjoying the rare days of peace.
Although he could already rival demigods, everyone rarely asked him about matters of cultivation.
They talked about everyday life, narrating the trivial matters that happened in the sect during Lu Chenzhou’s absence.
It wasn’t about the grand schemes of civilization and destiny, just the little bits and pieces around them, which Lu Chenzhou found interesting.
Perhaps, this is what being human is truly about.
Vaguely, Lu Chenzhou seemed to have comprehended something.
His heart realm, lofty as the Heavenly Heart, did not actively resist the mortal world.
At his current heart realm, it was the upper limit across ancient and modern times, only differing in degree.
"Return to nature, stay true to your original intention, and you can become a saint."
He made himself stop thinking proactively about cultivation and civilization, instead, emptying himself, returning to the original Dao marker.
"Junior Brother, how many years do you plan to rest this time?" Shi Ruyu asked.
"Three to five years, not too long. After all, there are still ten demigods to be dealt with," Lu Chenzhou replied.
"Don’t wear yourself out."
"It’s okay, I enjoy the process of battle. It’s my source of progress," Lu Chenzhou smiled slightly.
"Chenzhou was born for cultivation, I realized this a long time ago," Hong Fu laughed.
"Recently, Yun Meng City has been bustling, with at least billions of outsiders coming to listen to the master give lectures," Li Yu said.
"If more Heavenly Realms are born, then the lectures are useful," Lu Chenzhou said. The rise of the Mystic Sky Alliance couldn’t do without iron-blooded means. Many civilizations probably held grievances but didn’t dare to express them due to Lu Chenzhou’s power. Now, having slain three gods, eliminating evil for the people, he was in his prime. His lectures were both a benevolent and authoritative act, improving the Mystic Sky Alliance’s impressions in some civilizations and thoroughly convincing them.
Of course, another reason lies in the transformation after the Eighth Rank of the Martial Arts Tree.
After dining with his sectarian friends and family, Lu Chenzhou rested at home.
After battling for twenty years and extensively using the Heaven and Earth Devouring Divine Power, his essence was severely depleted. Ignoring this would affect future potential.
The high ranks within the alliance sent various Heaven and Earth Treasures that replenished essence, which took Lu Chenzhou half a year to mostly recover.
In his leisure time, Lu Chenzhou set foot in a constant star system far from Xia Star.
He found a fixed star and entered, using the Golden Crow Treasure Pearl to gather the Power of True Sun Fire.
A golden-robed girl appeared, smiling, "Is this prepared for me?"
"Yes..." Lu Chenzhou shifted the topic, "Speaking of which, you should be the bloodline of the Golden Crow Emperor, right?"
"How did you know?" the golden-robed girl’s face changed slightly.
"I asked my senior brother," Lu Chenzhou replied.
"To be precise, I am just a drop of the Golden Crow Emperor’s blood. The master of Yuan Mountain collected a drop of divine blood shed by the emperor on the battlefield to accelerate the gestation of miraculous objects and placed it in Xia Realm, resulting in my birth through the fusion of divine blood and the artifact spirit. The Golden Crow Emperor has no offspring, all nine Great Gods are solitary; they are too high of a level to combine with other races to create a so-called Divine Race. Furthermore, True Gods cannot combine, or their merged Daos would cause them to disappear, birth monsters, or form new gods."
The golden-robed girl truthfully said.
Lu Chenzhou felt the girl likely held more secrets.
He didn’t continue to ask, for the past is no longer important.
He produced the Star-fixing Divine Pillar and the Carefree Sword.
A figure of an old ape and a youthful silhouette appeared. They were the artifact spirits of two great treasures.
Additionally, the Yuanbao Divine Mountain was brought out by Lu Chenzhou.
Lu Chenzhou said, "I am most skilled in spear skills and wish to forge a peerless Treasure Long Spear immense in history by fusing these two treasures. Do you three have any solutions?" He could not continually use the Big Halberd for combat, as it would not unleash the true power of the "Martial God Spear."
Shattering Star and Chaotic Heaven Halberd were merely transitional weapons.
After pondering a moment, the old ape spoke, "Once a Supreme Treasure takes shape, re-forging is difficult. To re-forge, one needs the Primordial Liquid born at the creation of heaven and earth, melted with True Sun Fire, and then forged into shape. However, doing so would cause us two artifact spirits to vanish. I am fine with it, as my master long instructed me to follow the new owner. However, regarding Carefree Daoist Friend..." the old ape looked towards the handsome youth.
"I disagree," the youth said, providing no further explanation.
"Then let’s forget it," Lu Chenzhou said.
Despite these being inherited treasures, he wasn’t fond of forcing issues.
Yuanbao Divine Mountain suggested, "Actually, there is another method to preserve the artifact spirits, which is to create a parent-child Supreme Treasure. When forging the Long Spear, the owner doesn’t need to limit himself to just one. A sword can form a Sword Array, and a spear can form a Spear Formation. You can forge more Supreme Treasure Long Spears, each holding its own artifact spirit. Whether it’s spear or sword, once they form an array, the power increases several times. On the battlefield, nothing is better suited to triumph over strength with weakness than an array."
Lu Chenzhou thought of the Heavenly Separation Sword Formation, God Slaying Sword Formation, and Yuan Chen Formation... all powerful weapons.
"Indeed, I can craft a Spear Formation. It just requires more materials," Lu Chenzhou said.
"For a Spear Formation, you only need one Long Spear as the parent spear. The materials for other child spears can be slightly inferior. The parent spear acts as the main offensive weapon, while child spears form the array... I have a Ninth Rank Divine Iron, called Thunder God Stone, suitable for forging one."
Yuanbao Divine Mountain was the treasure vault of the master of Yuan Mountain.
Although it was emptied by the Tianxia Civilization in the past, the best pieces were saved for the true heir.
"Thank you, I will then start searching for Primordial Liquid and other Ninth Rank Divine Iron," Lu Chenzhou said.
Primordial Liquid is indeed a rare treasure associated with the great opportunity of the water dao, very unusual.
Lu Chenzhou decided to take a trip to Desolate Sword Immortal Mansion.
He could also make a venture into Star-Picking Tower, where there might be good treasures.
Nowadays, relics of great powers and the Gods Mansion in the Three Thousand Worlds have been mostly swept clean by the fortunate ones within the Three Thousand Worlds.
Desolate Sword Immortal Mansion, along with the Battle Realm, Dragon Realm, and Heart Realm, were among the few unspoiled places.
The Heavenly Disaster Demon Lord’s strength was formidable; he needed to face it in full power.
...
After another six months of rest, Lu Chenzhou came to Yun Meng Lake.
At this time, all around the Great Marsh, countless strong individuals descended from the Three Thousand Worlds, eagerly waiting.
"This Dao lecture will last for three years. I will start by teaching the most common Yin Yang Five Elements Dao, progressing to the World Dao, which forms the foundation of my Cultivation. I will hold nothing back. As for how much you can comprehend, it’s up to your perception and fate. If there are outstanding performers, they may become my registered disciples."
Lu Chenzhou said.
Upon hearing this, the audience below was stirred.
"Is the Martial King taking disciples?"
"The standards for excellence must be very high."
Lu Chenzhou spoke eloquently, with strands of Dao sound emanating from him and spreading outward.
Meanwhile, in his mind, the Martial Arts Tree also began to flash with words.
[To spread the Dao and benefit all beings, to hear the Dao in the morning and die in the evening would be sufficient.]
[All who hear the Dao have the hope of achieving ’Dao Hooking’ during the lecture. Absorbing Dao Hooking will accelerate the Enlightenment of Dao. With each level the listener’s Dao Level advances, the preacher receives corresponding Dao feedback, the amount of which depends on the listener’s Cultivation level.]
Spreading the Dao is the new function of the Martial Arts Tree.
Previously, planting the Dao was Lu Chenzhou stealing the Dao fruits from a few top-level experts.
This time, it is to benefit the masses, with no limit on the number.
Anyone can hope to achieve sudden enlightenment and improvement during his lecture.
After these people advance, Lu Chenzhou will also gain some benefits.
Although not as much as planting the Dao, over time, the accumulated benefits will be more substantial.
Once Lu Chenzhou reaches the Ninth Rank Dao, spreading the Dao may become the most important method of Dao advancement.
On the first day of Lu Chenzhou’s lecture, he spoke of the Gold Element Dao.
Infinite profound truths flowed from his lips, as easy as picking a flower.
Below the stage, a young disciple of the Golden Clan listened intently, his eyes suddenly gleaming with understanding.
In a trance, it seemed as if a supremely transcendent Dao sound softly resounded in his mind.
"Your aptitude is excellent. You are bestowed with my Dao Hooking·Sinking Sand Ancient Sword, of the Gold Element, full of sharpness, the Dao of the battlefield."
The enlightening Dao sound struck home, and the disciple’s eyes grew clearer until inspiration set in.
"I understand now, I understand, thank the Alliance Hierarch for his guidance!" The disciple of the Divine Race showed sincere reverence, sincerely bowing to Lu Chenzhou.
"No need for formalities, before the Dao, all beings are equal. You and I are both seekers of Dao." A voice of high eminence said.
"I understand." The Divine Race disciple’s heart further accepted Lu Chenzhou.
Previously, it was submission due to strength; now it was sincere acceptance.
"Joining the Mystic Sky Alliance is the right path. Otherwise, how could ordinary Divine Race members have such opportunities?" The Divine Race disciple sighed with emotion.
As Lu Chenzhou’s lecture continued, more and more people began to experience the resonance of the Dao sound in their minds.
"Your perception is extraordinary, with a fiery disposition, I bestow upon you the Dao Hooking·Fire Dragon’s High Song..."
"Your root bone is exceptional, great wisdom appearing foolish, I bestow upon you the Dao Hooking·Netherworld Mysterious Record..."
Lotus flowers bloomed across the earth, representing many who achieved enlightenment of Dao.
Some people advanced by an entire rank, achieving breakthroughs on the spot.
More people transcended on the spot, advancing to the Heavenly Realm.
Lu Chenzhou looked upon all this with satisfaction.
Many among his friends and family also seized the opportunity to make a breakthrough.
Li Yu became a Heavenly King, Hong Tianxiang broke through Seven.
Looking over the three hundred million Dao listeners, nearly a million benefited as a result.
Each time someone advanced or made a small improvement, strands of Dao Essence would fly from their heads into the lotus flowers.
In Lu Chenzhou’s mind, prompt messages constantly appeared.
[You’ve gained a wisp of Wood Dao Essence.]
[You’ve gained a thread of Destruction Dao Essence.]
[You’ve gained a fragment of Life Dao Essence.]
A wisp at least, provided by a Mountain Realm Practitioner.
A fragment at most, provided by a Heavenly Realm person.
Trickling streams converged into rivers, pouring into Lu Chenzhou’s mind.
Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, three years passed.
The Martial Arts Tree grew to thirty billion feet.
The grand lecture came to an end.
Lu Chenzhou picked three students with outstanding talents to become registered disciples.
This included the first Golden Clan disciple to comprehend Dao Hooking.
"Student Jin Buhan, bows to Master."
"Cultivators should pave the way for all under heaven. The content of my lectures over these three years should not be kept secret or hesitated over. You can spread it to those around you. Only distinguish between loyalty and treachery, good and evil—do not transmit the Dao to evil people... The endeavor of the stars, the Dao is obstructed and long, you all must advance together with me!"
Lu Chenzhou’s voice was resounding. After speaking, he rose and left.
Only a group of cultivators were left, eager for more.
"Thank you, Master!"
"Martial King? Martial Saint!"