BXBX NOVEL Chapter 413 - 318: Dragon Clan joins, followed by Practice. 2
Even Tang Xuanzang is still being held captive in Black Wind Country.
One might say.
He and the Shimen have long been at odds, like water and fire, so he wouldn’t mind additional resentment from the Intercepting Dragon Clan at all.
But when it came to the Heavenly Court side.
As a disciple of Taishang Laojun, Xuanqing presumed that there would be no issues on the side of Humanism, but it might not necessarily be the case for the other two teachings.
However, he, the Ginseng Fruit Taoist, has a broad circle of friends in the Heavenly Court, plus being a Lord of a Dao Court and possessing the cultivation of Great Luo Golden Immortal, so what if someone was dissenting?
In just a fleeting moment.
Xuanqing’s mind was filled with thoughts.
In the end.
He stood in front of the West Sea Dragon King, asking indifferently:
“Ao Run, once you join the Taichu Dojo, there is no turning back. Have you thought it through?”
Upon hearing this.
The West Sea Dragon King was elated and quickly assured, “Rest assured, Master of the Primordial Beginning. This old dragon will bring his tribe to enter your tutelage. As long as it is not about annihilation, we will follow your command!”
“Okay, since you’ve made up your mind, I can promise that all of your dragon clans who join the Taichu Dojo will have divine positions and will be able to feed on five parts of the Incense of Sentient Beings.”
“At the Heavenly Court’s Flat Peach Banquet, I will also make a suggestion to Daoist Friend Yaochi to abolish the dish of Dragon Liver.”
Xuanqing gravely said, “However, my main concern lies with Black Wind Country, your dragon clan must not kill the human spirits. As for rainfall, as long as it does not result in drought or flood, it can be handled internally by you guys.”
Accompanied by Xuanqing’s series of promises.
The West Sea Dragon King’s body was trembling with excitement.
It should be known.
The Dragon Clan’s life nowadays is extremely tough. Not to mention other things, just the Jing River’s Dragon King, due to a slight error in rainfall, was directly sentenced to death.
Then there was Ao Lie, who shattered the Bright Pearl bestowed by the Jade Emperor, and because of a single word from the Shimen, he was abandoned and banished to Snake Coiling Mountain.
“I’ve made the right gamble!”
This was the innermost thought of the West Sea Dragon King.
He never expected that the Master of the Primordial Beginning would be so generous, not only allowing them to feed on five parts of the Incense of Sentient Beings but also abolishing the dish of Dragon Liver and Phoenix Marrow.
More importantly.
From the punishment after becoming a deity, the other party did not impose strict demands like the Heavenly Court. Even if there is something wrong with the rainfall, as long as it does not cause drought or flood disaster, it can be dealt with internally by the Dragon Clan.
Just this point alone implies the other party’s emphasis on the Dragon Clan, and even after submitting to the other party, the Dragon Clan is given certain autonomy.
“West Sea Dragon King Ao Run, pay my respects….Sir!!” The West Sea Dragon King knelt on one knee and shouted from the bottom of his heart.
“Well, Ao Run, you are very polite, now, get up.”
Xuanqing smiled and nodded, offering a hand to help him up.
Then.
He spoke again, “Although your West Sea Dragon Tribe has pledged allegiance to the Taichu Dojo, the West Sea is a vast and rich area, just send some of your second-generation disciples to serve as the Human Clan’s subordinate gods in Black Wind Country.”
“Yes, sir.”
The West Sea Dragon King respectfully complied.
Though he’s very aware that the other party wants his second-generation disciples to serve as subordinate gods in Black Wind Mountain, it certainly implies a bit of ‘hostaging’.
But now that he’s already pledged allegiance to the Taichu Dojo, there’s naturally no reason to repent or play any tricks, so he promptly agreed.
“Well then, you may leave. For follow-up matters, I will have Qingxu and Qingwan transition with Moang.” Xuanqing waved his hand.
“Old Dragon takes leave!”
“Disciples take leave!”
The West Sea Dragon King and Ao Moang bowed together and slowly left after a salute.
Watching the two leave.
There was a strange look in Xuanqing’s eyes.
Today’s play by the West Sea Dragon King really surprised him, he didn’t expect the other party would directly bring the West Sea Dragon King to pledge allegiance.
“The Dragon Clans of the Four Seas share blood and are a united front. It shouldn’t be long before the remaining Dragon Kings of the Three Seas come over,” Xuanqing muttered softly.
From this, he deduced that the West Sea Dragon King’s choice was undoubtedly made on the spur of the moment, otherwise, it wouldn’t have been just the West Sea Dragon King coming over, but all the Dragon Kings of the Four Seas.
Also, the shocked look in the eyes of Ao Moang just now proved that even he, the Third Prince of the West Sea, was unaware of the West Sea Dragon King’s decision.
“The Dragon Clan’s allegiance has pros and cons for Black Wind Country… But… if Black Wind Country is to defeat the Tang Empire and become the new center of Human Clan’s fate…”
“Then… with the help of the Dragon Clan, the benefits will undoubtedly outweigh the disadvantages!”
A sharp glint flashed in Xuanqing’s eyes.
Not to mention how much of the Dragon Clan’s heritage, which dates back from the first clan of the ancient times, is still left behind…
The Dragon Clan itself, as the ‘Water God’ among the gods, has an absolute advantage in controlling the Qi of the water veins.
As the saying goes, water can generate metal and is also the source of life. Once the Qi of the water veins is well regulated, it brings countless benefits for the development of the Human Clan.
Given this, the tiny disadvantage of being targeted by Shimen and others due to the Dragon Clan’s allegiance is irrelevant compared to the immense benefits it brings.
Afterwards.
Xuanqing began to ponder how to maximize the use of the Dragon Clan.
“Aside from the Dragon Clan’s own destiny and its control over the power of the water veins, the most valuable thing… is probably their rich Four Seas.”
Thinking this,
An idea emerged in his mind.
Of course,
Xuanqing had no intention of seizing the Dragon Clan’s Four Seas. After all, they offered their allegiance voluntarily, on top of being the first major power to do so.
If he resorted to plundering his own, how would the living beings in the Three Realms view him, the Lord of the Taichu Dao Court, in the future?
Moreover, considering his character, he wouldn’t do such a thing.
“With the backing of the Dragon Clan, perhaps… Black Wind Country can develop maritime trade,” Xuanqing said with a smile on his face.
No one in this world is likely to understand the profits of maritime trade better than he does.
The Western countries in modern society are so developed not only because of their industrial technology, but also their extensive maritime trade.
“Once maritime trade is initiated, the increase in Black Wind Country’s national strength will be considerable. Surpassing the fate of the Tang Empire to become the new center of the Human Clan’s fate will be within reach.”
Xuanqing stood up.
He gazed into the distance, as if seeing giant ships laden with cargo riding the waves between different places on the vast oceans, plundering the fates of various countries through economic trade!
To tell the truth,
In a world with Sages, unifying the Human Clan through military repression is a challenge that is far too great.
Just like the ‘Shang Zhou Fengshen war’ of ancient times – although it seemed like a war between ordinary human dynasties…
But in reality?
In the end, even the Sages were forced to join in. Despite all this, the outcome was a loss for both sides, at the expense of benefiting the Western Religion.
This is the fundamental reason why Shimen is able to become the largest power in the Three Realms outside of the Heavenly Court.
“This world is vast with many rivers and mountains, and these geographical features make it time-consuming and laborious to trade by land.”
“Now that the Dragon Clan has joined us, it might be the perfect opportunity for Black Wind Country to develop maritime trade.”
Xuanqing has a rough idea in his mind, and is now waiting for the remaining Dragon Clan to officially join, then he will gradually implement his plans.
After deciding on the matter about Dragon Clan,
Xuanqing turned his attention to himself.
“I, in my present state, having perfected the Yin-yang and Five Elements have reached the Golden Immortal realm. If I continue to cultivate further… I fear I will have to face some choices.”
The cultivation of a path is gradual and steady, from the initial stage of introducing Qi into the body, Refining Essence into Qi., up to the final stage of achieving an immortal body, all are aimed at understanding the rules.
He now has understood the basic rules of Yin-yang and Five Elements, and the next step is to achieve the Quasi-saint fruit position.
Based on the general situation in this world, he will face three choices.
The first:
To embark on the path of Slaying Three Corpses, slaying the past corpse, the present corpse, and the future corpse, with the highest achievement being Quasi-Saint Perfection!
The second: