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Amidst his exclamations, Zhou Xuan carefully observed the changes in the form of the Immortal Green Lotus Divine Medicine, hoping to relive his seventh life and increase his resources and foundation.
Upon closer inspection, Zhou Xuan's brows furrowed slightly.
This was because Zhou Xuan could only sense fluctuations of seventh-level saint-level combat power from the humanoid form that the Immortal Green Lotus Divine Medicine was gradually taking shape.
Based on this combat power, if the Undying Green Lotus Divine Medicine were to successfully transform completely, it would only possess the combat power of a tenth-level Quasi-Emperor.
"This level of combat strength is rather weak."
Sensing the power contained within the gradually taking form of the Undying Azure Lotus divine medicine, Zhou Xuan spoke:
"According to the Stone Emperor's memories, even someone like him, who does not belong to the Nine Great Immortal Golds or the Nine Heavens Divine Jade, but is merely an ordinary stone holy spirit, can possess combat power comparable to those who have achieved Dao through alternative means once he has fully completed his gestation and been born.
"If the Great Perfection Holy Spirit is born from the perfected birth of the Nine Great Immortal Golds, it will be able to activate the profound mysteries of the Immortal Golds, making it invincible in the world."
"Logically speaking, the Immortal Lotus Divine Medicine is a being that has gained a different kind of life after the fall of a Celestial King. It is a being that has been revived in eternal silence and has risen after extreme depletion. It should be far superior to the Celestial Golden Holy Spirit."
"Why is it that after it takes human form, the power it possesses is even less than that of the most ordinary stone-type holy spirit?!"
Curious, Zhou Xuan carefully analyzed the transformation of the Immortal Green Lotus Divine Medicine.
Having activated all sorts of forbidden secret techniques, Zhou Xuan's pupils once again displayed layers upon layers of Dao runes.
With all his divine eyes activated, Zhou Xuan discovered that the life force and spirituality revived within the Undying Green Lotus Divine Medicine were gradually severing his connection with it in a manifested state.
Then, with the help of the Three Thousand Great Daos, he transformed the Undying Azure Lotus Divine Medicine, whose connection to him had been severed by his own hands, into a weapon?!
"You actually sculpted the Immortal Green Lotus, a precious medicine containing the essence of an immortal king's immortality and indestructibility, into a weapon?!"
Watching the Immortal Green Lotus Divine Medicine, which had severed its connection with the vital energy bit by bit and gradually transformed into a naturally formed treasure, Zhou Xuan's lips twitched as he spoke:
"What a waste! What a blatant waste!"
In Zhou Xuan's view, although the Undying Green Lotus Treasure Medicine's actions could forge a weapon that could grow stronger with its own continuous growth, and even, if sufficiently honed, be elevated to the ultimate treasure embryo of a Celestial King weapon without any shackles.
However, at the same time, the potential of beings that emerge from the Immortal Green Lotus Divine Medicine will be greatly reduced. They may even degenerate from their original state, which was superior to the Immortal Golden Holy Spirit and possessed invincible combat power from birth, into a demon!
This behavior is utterly a waste of resources!
Feeling heartbroken, Zhou Xuan immediately sent his thoughts to the newly conceived creature.
However, it was only with Zhou Xuan's full assistance that the life force was able to be gathered, and the being that evolved from the immortal medicine into a living being conveyed a resolute aura to Zhou Xuan:
"Everything except myself is external."
“If I use such external things, my destination will be within my reach.”
"I am willing to cut off all external things, leaving only an invincible Dao heart, and bravely and diligently advance, climbing step by step to the highest point!"
"A lotus blooms under the eternal blue sky!"
This childish remark made Zhou Xuan's teeth itch.
It felt like watching your child, who grew up right under your nose, go astray, and when you try to teach them a lesson, they insist that the path they chose is the right one.
What's even more infuriating is that the Undying Green Lotus is currently thriving under the celestial bud constructed by the Three Thousand Great Daos. If I were to actively interfere, it would definitely affect its development.
They could only watch helplessly as it severed all its possessions, falling from a being surpassing even the flawless Immortal Golden Saint to the level of a "demon".
Of course, what makes this lotus demon better than ordinary demons is that it possesses a Heavenly Forged Treasure Embryo that allows it to break through to the Immortal King level without any shackles.
"Don't be angry, don't be angry, don't be angry."
"Originally, I was going all out to supply the Immortal Lotus Divine Medicine and the Myriad Origin Cauldron with Immortal Light in order to repay the karmic debt."
"Moreover, having already obtained the great opportunity to live two lifetimes independently, in addition to the immortality elixir that allows one to live a lifetime in reverse, I have also obtained the body of the Immortal Lotus Elixir..."
The more Zhou Xuan tried to calm himself down, the more itchy he felt. Looking at the lotus demon within the immortal bud, which continued to sever its connection with the Undying Green Lotus, he thought angrily:
'No, if I hold back, I'll only get angrier; if I back down, I'll be struck by lightning.'
'You little brat, just you wait! Wait until you're born, and I'll beat you to death!'
For some unknown reason, within the peerless immortal bud, the lotus demon, driven by instinct, is completely severing its connection with its original form.
My heart skipped a beat, and my whole body went cold.
The lotus spirit, newly conceived and yet unborn, with a mind as pure as a blank sheet of paper, felt that severing the connection was too slow.
Protected by the Three Thousand Great Daos, the lotus demon, naturally nurtured by boundless magical power and possessing mastery of various secret techniques without a teacher, actively used secret methods to accelerate the process.
Watching the lotus demon emerge from nowhere, its severing speed increasing rapidly, it was clear that within three to five years it would completely sever its connection with the immortal green lotus divine medicine.
Determined to give the lotus demon a good beating to vent his anger, Zhou Xuan turned his head, sat cross-legged atop the Ninety-Nine Dragon Mountain, and began to deduce the Seventh Life Reversal Method he had comprehended from the Immortal Green Lotus Divine Medicine.
After a long while, Zhou Xuan frowned and opened his eyes:
"As expected, the seventh incarnation, which crosses the Yin number, is not an easy life."
"The Immortal Lotus Divine Medicine is a method of reversing the state of near-eternal quiescence to regain vitality. If applied to the human body, it would always be inappropriate."
"My current combat strength and vision are insufficient to compensate for the flaws of this reversal of life technique..."
At this point, Zhou Xuan paused, his eyes lighting up as he looked at the Undying Azure Lotus, still enveloped in the Great Dao Immortal Bud, and said:
"Wait, if one Green Lotus Immortal Medicine transforming into a 'human' isn't enough for me to complete the Seventh Life Reversal Technique, I can find a few more Immortal Medicines for experimental control!"
"I remember the Bodhi tree, the immortal medicine that followed the Great Emperor Amitabha, in the Western Desert. It is still on Mount Sumeru."
Inspired, Zhou Xuan looked up at the ancient star of life in the Big Dipper, at the vast continent of the Western Desert, a land of golden hues, imbued with the power of faith that had accumulated over countless years since the time of the Amitabha Buddha Emperor, where almost every inch of the land was permeated by the power of faith.
"Furthermore, the Amitabha Sutra mentions that the reason why Amitabha Buddha founded Buddhism was because his disciple Bodhi attained great enlightenment and liberation."
"If the Bodhi Tree, the immortal medicine, could, like the Immortal Lotus Medicine, take root in the Immortal Cauldron and absorb its divine light to achieve the same state as the Immortal Lotus Medicine, then..."
"I can not only complete some of the methods of reversing life in the seventh life, but also complete the method of reversing life in the great dream of Amitabha Buddha under the Bodhi tree of immortal medicine by observing the transformation of the Bodhi tree of immortal medicine."
Zhou Xuan, his eyes growing brighter with each word, glanced intently in the direction of the Undying Green Lotus medicine:
"However, the only thing to be careful about is that if the immortal Bodhi tree can also gather vitality and live back to become a 'human,' we must not let the Bodhi tree, like this lotus demon, waste its precious resources and sever its own path to immortality!"
Chapter 42 The Buddhist sect wishes to summon the Great Emperor Amitabha Buddha back!
Within the immortal bud formed by the descent of the Three Thousand Great Daos, the transformed Azure Lotus Demon seemed to sense danger. As it trembled slightly, it cast a fawning expression toward Zhou Xuan.
Sensing the emotions of the Azure Lotus Demon, Zhou Xuan curled his lip.
Then, with a single step, his figure appeared on Mount Sumeru.
"Namo Amitabha."
The moment Zhou Xuan traversed the void and appeared from Mount Sumeru.
A Buddhist chant rang in Zhou Xuan's ears.
Immediately afterwards, the Vajra Pestle, forged by Amitabha Buddha himself and which had never killed a single living being during Amitabha Buddha's three lifetimes, materialized and appeared before Zhou Xuan.
Upon seeing the Vajra Pestle radiating boundless Buddha light and displaying extraordinary divine power, Zhou Xuan's lips twitched violently.
Immediately afterwards, the manifested Vajra Pestle flew to Zhou Xuan's side in a flash, and the deity within it chattered excitedly:
"You're here."
"How about it? Old Baldy's Imperial Scripture is powerful enough, isn't it?!"
"I told you long ago, the old bald man is the strongest, but this old bald man, despite his great strength, has never led me in a single hard battle."
"The only time was when he converted the Peacock Ancient Emperor."
"I said back then that the Forbidden Zone Supreme should be destroyed directly, but the old bald guy insisted that the thing had made great contributions to living beings in the ancient times and should not be destroyed at will."
"In the end, she was conferred the title of Buddha Mother by the old bald man..."
This is why Zhou Xuan's lips twitched. Who would have thought that the most mysterious emperor of the human race once traversed every corner of the vast Western Desert with his bare feet?
Moreover, since entering the path, he has never killed a single life. His Buddhist teachings are profound, he founded the Buddhist lineage, and he is known as the ancestor of all Buddhas. The imperial weapon he personally forged is actually a chatterbox?!
The last time I came to the Western Desert, I discovered this talkative imperial weapon.
Zhou Xuan became even more determined that he absolutely could not allow the imperial weapon he forged to give birth to a god.
Not to mention that the deity inside the artifact might discover his combat strength, the mere fact that the deity inside the artifact is a chatterbox is enough to make Zhou Xuan hesitate.
"Wait a moment, I haven't come here to chat with you..."
"If you're not going to talk to me, then what are you doing here?!"
Like a vajra pestle that had been holding back for a long time, before Zhou Xuan could even finish speaking, it burst forth with an overwhelming, incessant stream of words:
"On Mount Sumeru, every little bald guy is a silent type. The old monk talks so much, so why are his disciples and grand-disciples so rigid?"
"Tell me honestly, an imperial weapon should have the dignity of an imperial weapon. Aren't you implying that I talk too much?!"
"What do you mean by talking too much? This is called debating scriptures."
"You know, back then, the old monk actually managed to persuade a quasi-emperor of the bull clan to convert to Buddhism..."
Faced with an overwhelming urge to confide, and powered by the vast and boundless faith of the Western Desert, the Amitabha Imperial Weapon, the Demon-Subduing Pestle, can maintain its revived state.
The best course of action is to remain silent and keep quiet.
Zhou Xuan suspected that the silent Zen lineage on Mount Sumeru was forced out by this Vajra Pestle.
After all, the practice of silent meditation emphasizes quiet contemplation and meditation. By keeping your mouth shut, you can avoid the barrage of chatter from the Vajra pestle, right?
"Namo Amitabha Buddha, this humble monk Kasyapa greets Your Majesty."
Zhou Xuan, whose cheeks were twitching from the barrage of the Demon-Subduing Pestle's incessant chatter, had a sudden thought.
On Mount Sumeru, within the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, the Buddhist virtuous monk, sealed with his immortal essence, sensed this and, harnessing his immortal essence, escaped the pool, appearing before Zhou Xuan:
"Please forgive the Great Accomplished Holy Body, but this humble monk Kasyapa's lifespan is nearing its end. I can only extend my lifespan by sealing my immortal essence."
After Venerable Kasyapa, a disciple of the Great Emperor Amitabha, appeared, the previously incessantly chattering vajra vanished without a trace, just like a mouse seeing a cat.
"Please forgive me, Great Accomplished Holy Body, my master, Imperial Weapon, for speaking too much."
The Amitabha Buddha's decree, capable of sealing the mouths of imperial weapons and deities and preventing them from speaking freely, faintly appeared between Venerable Kasyapa's brows. After disappearing into the brow, Venerable Kasyapa asked Zhou Xuan:
"But I wonder if there's anything in the Western Desert Buddhist sect that can help the Great Accomplished Holy Body?"
"I wish to obtain the most precious treasure of Buddhism, the immortal Bodhi tree."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuan stated his purpose without hesitation:
"If the immortal Bodhi tree is damaged, I will find another elixir of immortality and return it to the Buddhist community."