Chapter 4: Treasure of the East Sea

  Jie Yin had been searching for a long time on the sea and finally found a place where the chaotic air was gathering, vaguely. It seemed that this was the Three Immortals Island. Jie Yin urged the golden lotus to protect his body shape and flew into the Three Immortals Island, passing through a thin layer of chaotic air, and suddenly saw the spiritual wood, immortal flowers, ginseng, and lingzhi scattered all over. From time to time, some strange beasts hid in the middle, peaceful and prosperous, a picture of a secluded Peach Garden, isolated from the world. Upon closer inspection, this island was also vast and boundless, stretching for tens of thousands of miles, with no edges in sight.

  The spiritual energy is abundant, and it's indeed a blessed land. Upon closer inspection, I found that this naturally formed array has the pattern of the Pre-Heavenly Three Talents, consisting of three islands connected together. Of course, these islands are also several orders of magnitude larger than the countless continents of the later generations. These are the three immortal islands of Penglai, Fangzhang, and Yingzhou, said to be composed of fragments of Chaos; now it seems that this is indeed credible.

  At the intersection of three immortal islands, there is a large lake with a single blue lotus flower blooming on its surface. The flower has twelve petals and embodies the mysteries of creation and transformation, subtly revealing the wonders of the primordial chaos. This is indeed the ultimate pre-heavenly spiritual treasure, the Chaos Blue Lotus. This lotus platform contains the most essence of the Chaos Blue Lotus, with a grade even higher than that of the Golden Lotus.

  "My Way is Complete" Ji Yin burst out laughing loudly, it's been many years since he lost his composure like this. It's not strange for Ji Yin, as he obtained the origin of Hun Dun Qing Lian in the midst of chaos. From this, Ji Yin also understood that the key to his own enlightenment lay in the Lotus Great Way. Gathering the lotus platform, returning to the source, achieving Hun Dun Qing Lian, and attaining the Great Way in one move.

  However, the biggest worry about receiving is whether it can gather lotus platforms. Now seeing the twelve products of green lotus means that one has changed their original destiny and also has the ability to jump out of their original destiny.

  Zhun Ti was overjoyed to see Jie Yin, and his heart was extremely happy. He didn't show any greed, only genuine delight. Jie Yin felt that Zhun Ti was really good to him, and their brotherly affection ran deep.

  Jie Ying flew down and landed on the lotus flower, using the Great Law to collect the lotus platform. He led out the golden lotus and white lotus, which were mutually attracted to each other, accelerating their refinement. Zhun Ti drew out the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree, and was aware of the Dharma protectors beside him, occasionally scanning the surroundings for any unusual movements, extremely vigilant.

  In the blink of an eye, nearly a hundred years have passed, and with a raised eyebrow, there is endless joy on his face.

  "Will the elder brother's memorial service go smoothly? Congratulations, congratulations!" Zhun Ti said with a smile all over his face.

  "Congratulations are in order for you, young brother." He said with a smile that implied more than it revealed.

  "Oh? What makes you so happy, brother? Could it be that your senior's moral integrity has made great progress, and I can also bask in the glory?"

  "Brother, do you know why this place can form the Pre-Heaven Three Talents Formation and also has the Qinglian Suppressing Array?"

  "Oh, I've figured out the formation here, but I still don't know if this green lotus is the eye of the formation. Brother, isn't there some other secret to this place?"

  "That's right." Hehe smiled and said, "This formation was actually formed to suppress something. The thing being suppressed is the last of the Pre-Heavenly Supreme Treasure, the God-Slaying Gun."

  "Ah!" Zhun Ti also grew up with a big mouth "I didn't expect that we brothers still have such good fortune! Big brother, hurry up and accept it."

  "Brother, this is yours now! I've already obtained Qinglian, so the Divine Gun should belong to you!"

  Zhun Ti's expression of surprise grew even stronger, "It can't be helped, it can't be helped. Even if Big Brother discovers it, it will naturally belong to Big Brother."

  "You and I are brothers, so there's no need to be polite. Younger brother doesn't have any good methods to protect himself, it would also make me lose face. Don't decline again, besides, the older brother is passing down the First Heaven Great Cause and Effect Technique, which secretly matches with the Lotus Flower Way. This Divine Gun of Assassination is a thing that mainly kills and destroys, it has nothing to do with me, but rather younger brother should be the one to take it." The words spoken by Jie Yin were sincere and heartfelt. Zhun Ti could only nod in agreement, actually he also understood what "has nothing to do with me" meant. The First Heaven Treasure is mysterious and endless, no one would dislike having more of it, his own older brother was willing to give this thing to him, it really was a kind intention.

  The lotus platform rose, and suddenly a strong killing intent burst forth, shaking the heavens. This aura alone could make an ordinary Golden Immortal's Dao heart waver. An object flew up from the bottom of the lake, shooting straight into the sky, as if trying to escape.

  Jie yin nian dong fa jue, ji qi qing lian he jin lian yi qian yi hou dang zhu shi shen qiang de qu lu. "Xian di kuai kuai shou qu ci fa bao."

  English Translation:

  The incantation of the Jie Yin Nian Dong Fa Jue was chanted, and the Green Lotus and Golden Lotus appeared in front and behind, blocking the path of the Assassin's Gun. "Brother, quickly take back this treasure!"

  Zhun Ti had long been prepared, and with a wave of his right hand, the Seven Treasures Tree appeared. With a flash of blue light from his left hand, he struck the Divine Slayer Gun. The blue light contained a hint of pure blood, which landed squarely on the gun's body. The Divine Slayer Gun suddenly emitted a dark green glow, as if it were a massive beast about to devour someone. However, the Refining Path was profound, and the Lotus Platform could naturally suppress the gun's murderous aura, so there wasn't much of an effect. Zhun Ti had now reached the critical moment of retrieving the Divine Slayer Gun, and he urged his primordial spirit to work hard to suppress this innate murderous aura. As a Bodhi Tree incarnation, Zhun Ti was born without dust or impurities, and his current cultivation had reached the perfect realm of Mahayana Golden Immortality. His heart was full and content, whereas the Divine Slayer Gun was an ownerless object with insufficient residual energy. Gradually, this hint of pure blood merged into the gun.

  Two people and the God-slaying Gun were at a stalemate for two periods of time, the God-slaying Gun finally couldn't hold on anymore, seemingly letting out a mournful cry, transforming into a dark light that merged into Zhun Ti's hand. Jie Yin retrieved the two lotus platforms, and with a nod and a smile, said: "Congratulations, younger brother, for obtaining the God-slaying Gun."

  "Ah, it's all up to Shixiong's wishes." Zhun Ti couldn't stop smiling, his face filled with joy.

  "My dear brother, both of us have gained something from this trip, it was not a wasted journey. I wonder what plans you have?"

  "Big brother, I've temporarily taken the Divine Slayer Gun. I want to return to Mount Xuemi and refine it properly. Also, this time my mental state seems to have made some progress, so I'll go into seclusion for a while."

  "Alright, let's head to Xumi Mountain then."

  Two people stepped on the cloud light and flew westward, their hearts returning like arrows, and their speed was extremely fast. But it also takes hundreds of years, so time is not valuable to immortals, a round trip is just an ordinary person's life.

  Jie Yin returned to Mount Sumeru and each went into seclusion. At this time, Jie Yin had three lotus platforms in his body, which attracted and refined each other, perfecting themselves. To make a long story short, after 3,000 years, Jie Yin completely refined the Green Lotus and also restored the Pure World White Lotus to its former glory. The White Lotus bloomed with 12 petals, restoring it to its peak state.

  With three lotus platforms in hand, I can now defend against all comers. I vaguely feel that I am getting closer to beheading the corpse, and the realm of mixed yuan is just a step away.

  Jie Ying was not willing to immerse himself in cultivation all day, and after completing his tribulation, he left the mountain. Zhun Ti was still cultivating the Divine Gun of Tribulation, and from time to time, a faint glow would emanate from the thatched hut in the distance, captivating people's hearts.

  The path of cultivation is not smooth, and at this time, I know that I have changed the predicament of the two Western saints, but what to do next, really no good ideas. At this time, the Taoist ancestor still doesn't know how long it will take to start lecturing on the Tao, and I look forward to the chaotic world of Honghuang starting soon, but also worry that my preparation is insufficient, a bit anxious. The mood is not calm, so I might as well drink some tea and enjoy the scenery. With birds and beasts as companions, flowers and grasses as friends. A peaceful state of mind, polishing the Taoist heart.

  At this time, the primordial machine was becoming more and more prosperous, countless cultivators transformed and emerged. Some were born strong, with a cruel temperament, gradually leading to struggles, the first drop of blood fell, and the chaotic world of the Primordial Era opened its curtains.

  Mount Xumi is full of spiritual energy, with countless pre-heavenly objects and Linghua Xian roots. The number of transformed creatures is increasing rapidly. This batch of living beings is mainly composed of plants, which have existed for a long time and have received the blessings of the heavens, transforming quickly. However, due to insufficient pre-heavenly energy, many ferocious beasts and demonic beasts have transformed with great magical powers, feeding on these plant spirits. Powerful demonic beasts have also begun to fight over territory, causing chaos everywhere. The guide knew this was inevitable but still felt affection for the flowers and grasses, providing them with some protection.

  The spirits on Mount Sumeru are transformed but lack spiritual wisdom, and their cultivation relies solely on instinct. They introduce themselves to the living beings they protect and explain the Great Way, reciting the true words of Buddhism:

  I heard that in the beginning, the power of creation was unified and the heavenly way had not yet been divided. The turtle and dragon were the first to be bound by symbols, and human culture began to flourish. Although it has been 18,000 years, they all share a common boundary; the 72 emperors, however, do not understand the meaning of infinity. As a result, people are confused about the four noble truths and cycle through the six realms; families are entangled in the five skandhas and drown in the three poisons below. When the sun rises in the west and the moon drives east, the wise Dharma King transcends the four great elements and looks down from on high; he regulates the middle heavens and resides in the highest honor, encompassing the iron enclosure and extending to the sandy kalpas. As for his true nature, it is neither born nor destroyed; as for his appearance, it has no coming or going. Mindfulness and right diligence are his 37 practices; loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity are the four immeasurable laws that operate in his heart. The power of skillful means is difficult to think about, and the machinery of direct response is complex and multifaceted. It encompasses the great void and becomes a quantity - can it be measured by numbers? Entering into the subtle realm of the smallest particles, it cannot be described by words or names; there is no way to express it - only the Great Enlightenment! I have planted the causes in past lives and received the Buddha's remembrance. The Golden Immortal has descended with an edict, and the great cloud's gatha has been proclaimed first; the Jade Emperor has revealed his auspiciousness, and the precious rain of scriptures has followed later. With accumulated goodness and remaining blessings, I have humbly gathered my body and mind, and thus obtained a peaceful land and a clear river...