togophonebook Chapter 10 Making a Heavenly Oath
Chapter 10 Making a Heavenly Oath
Mo Yuan walked towards the depths of Qilin Cliff on the dark gold stone steps. Unlike the tension and heaviness he felt when he first set foot here, he was more at ease at this moment, with a hint of joy between his brows.
The stone walls on both sides of the stone steps and above shimmered faintly, and the free-floating earth essence within them was dozens of times more concentrated than before. The air was also filled with vast spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which was almost condensing into mist.
With just a deep breath, Mo Yuan felt his blood flow accelerate, as if a continuous stream of Earth Essence and spiritual energy from heaven and earth wanted to flow into his body and be refined by him.
Unfortunately, before he can obtain Heavenly Merit, resolve some of the sins of killing, karma, and the shackles of Heaven, his magical power and cultivation cannot be improved in any way.
Mo Yuan knew that that moment was only a step away from him.
In the future, his opportunities will still lie in the Way of Earth and the countless veins of the primordial world. He will stay true to his original aspirations and cultivate steadily, benefiting the primordial world while freeing himself from constraints.
"The Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo seems to have reaped a bountiful harvest... I wonder if it will receive the favor of Heaven in the future and become a top-grade innate spiritual root."
Deep within Qilin Cliff today, a small portion of the tens of thousands of miles of land is covered by bamboo forests, and a continuous stream of Earth Essence and Heavenly Spiritual Energy is being devoured and refined by the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo, transforming into a part of its origin.
When Mo Yuan first obtained the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo, it only occupied a few dozen miles of land. Later, it gradually spread to hundreds of miles, and now it stretches to more than ten thousand miles. The growth of the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo has exceeded Mo Yuan's expectations.
That's why Mo Yuan felt that the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo had the potential to become a superior innate spiritual root.
Furthermore, Mo Yuan could clearly sense that the originally simple and crude lightning barrier now possessed a more profound and mysterious charm.
The array's divine patterns, formed by the convergence of three forces—thunder, earth, and wood—pulled forth, subtly restraining and balancing each other, causing a precious array to begin to take shape.
Earth (戊) forms the foundation, Wood (乙) forms the veins, and Thunder (雷霆) forms the pivot. The three elements interact and transform with each other, resulting in numerous variations.
"Let's call this formation the Thunder Creation Myriad Phenomena Formation!"
As Mo Yuan watched the treasure formation gradually unfold in the bamboo forest, he gave it a name.
Then.
Mo Yuan then looked at the cave deep within Qilin Cliff. It had existed since the time when the original Qilin transformed into Qilin Cliff, and now, with its vibrant bamboo forest, it appeared sacred and ethereal.
An idea was born in Mo Yuan's mind: he wanted to give this grotto a name.
"How about we call it Cloud-Stepping Mansion?"
When the Qilin walks, it does not trample on living insects or break living grass, as if it were walking on clouds.
The word "prefecture" doesn't sound too cliché; it showcases the grandeur of the lord of Qilin Cliff.
As Mo Yuan finished speaking, a vast array of rules and order began to emerge and change. Within a few breaths, three unique divine runes of the Qilin Clan appeared on the portal at the summit of Qilin Cliff.
To conceal his true nature, Mo Yuan further disguised the gate and built a bamboo house using some of the seed bamboo from the Pure Heart Golden Thunder Bamboo. In front of the bamboo house were stone tables and chairs made of Geng Gold Spirit Crystal.
After some time, the summit of Qilin Cliff finally began to resemble a Taoist temple.
As for why he did this, Mo Yuan actually had a reason.
Once Qilin Cliff becomes a true blessed land for immortals and he obtains the merits of the Heavenly Dao, it will inevitably alarm the disciples of the three religions of Kunlun Mountain.
After all, Heavenly Dao Merit is a rare existence in the prehistoric world. Even those Great Luo Golden Immortals and Quasi-Saints are eager to obtain it. For an ant at the peak of the Profound Immortal realm to obtain Heavenly Dao Merit, even if the amount is small, is still enough to shock others.
When disciples from the three religions came to visit, he naturally had no reason to turn them away.
Inviting them to the Ta Yun Mansion reception would expose the secrets of Qilin Cliff and its profound resources. Only by setting up the summit of Qilin Cliff like a Taoist temple could one avoid appearing shabby and demonstrate hospitality.
"It's time to unleash the Earth Vein Transformation Technique, relying on the essence of the earth veins and the power of the spiritual veins, to transform Qilin Cliff into a blessed land for immortals, and to bring forth the Nine Mountains Returning to Origin Qilin Grand Array!"
Inside the Ta Yun Mansion, Mo Yuan stood in the center of the earth. His essence, energy, and spirit were already connected with the earth veins and spiritual veins of Qilin Cliff. The Earth Dao Ancestral Qi Scripture circulated in his meridians, and he seemed to have merged into Qilin Cliff.
When the mind is clear and the spirit is pure, the spiritual realm is tranquil.
Countless images flashed through Mo Yuan's mind: the excitement and disappointment of just transmigrating to the prehistoric world, the caution and trepidation after leaving Fenglin Continent, and later, his enlightenment of his own path.
This journey has not been easy for him.
Now, it's finally time to see the results.
Mo Yuan's scales and armor appeared even darker, his limbs, which stood on the ground, were entwined with the essence of Wutu and the energy of Xuanhuang. The two clusters of Qilin True Fire at the top of his Wind and Cloud Horns slowly leaped, and his scarlet vertical pupils seemed to be able to see through all things in heaven and earth.
"Boom!"
Mo Yuan's limbs slammed into the ground, his blood surging wildly through his meridians, his heartbeat, breathing, and the fluctuations of his primordial spirit all resonating with the rhythm of the Qilin Cliff's earth veins.
As Mo Yuan roared to the sky, the earth's veins and spiritual veins, under his influence, burst forth with pure vitality, then surged rapidly along the mountains and rivers within the Qilin Cliff territory.
On the earth, there are water veins that exude spiritual energy, and springs that gush forth from the earth, turning stones into spirits, bringing withered trees back to life, and causing the earth's energy to rise.
Within the territory of Qilin Cliff, everything was enveloped in a pale golden light, and countless creatures suddenly felt full of energy, with their absorption of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth increasing significantly.
But the most significant changes have been to the nine mountains.
The Five Elements Pool at the summit of Yaoguang Peak has long been filled with Five Elements Spiritual Liquid, containing countless fragments of the Five Elements Laws.
The immense brilliance of the stars, as if summoned by some unseen force, converged directly upon Chensu Peak, causing the mountain to immediately lose its radiance and appear vast and boundless.
For example, Mount Ziyuan can connect with the Ziwei Star in the vast sea of stars, with a faint imperial aura of Ziwei enveloping it, as well as the purple aura of the east at dawn being absorbed by it.
The other six mountains also exhibited different unusual phenomena.
In addition, auspicious signs also appeared at Yunmeng Tianhe and Jiuqu Dilinghe.
Several seasons have passed, and hundreds of years have flown by in the blink of an eye.
Within the Qilin Cliff area, flowers, grasses, and trees imbued with spiritual energy sway in the wind, birds and beasts roam among the mountains, and acquired spiritual roots and various rare and precious materials emerge.
Qilin Cliff has clearly become a blessed land of immortals.
"The Nine Mountains Returning to Origin Grand Formation, appear!"
Within the Ta Yun Mansion, Mo Yuan's loud shout echoed.
In an instant, the nine immortal mountains—Yaoguang Peak, Chensu Peak, Ziyuan Mountain, Xuanqiong Mountain, Yinghuo Mountain, Qiming Peak, Changgeng Mountain, Xiyou Mountain, and Zhenxing Mountain—resonated with each other, and then all the other immortal mountains within the Qilin Cliff territory merged into this resonance.
The earth veins, spiritual veins, water veins, and even every inch of heaven and earth of Qilin Cliff have reached a harmonious balance. Their energy has gathered together and is ultimately handed over to Mo Yuan for control.
Finally, countless Dao arrays and divine runes intertwined between the heavens and the earth to form an array covering hundreds of millions of miles. In the center of the array, a phantom of a Qilin, condensed from the earth's ley lines, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, the rules of the Xuanhuang order, and the brilliance of stars, roared to the sky.
Its sound is clear and melodious, carrying a vast and ancient charm, as if all things pay homage and all things return to their origin.
"It's done!"
Mo Yuan suddenly appeared atop Qilin Cliff, his eyes filled with excitement and exhilaration.
Qilin Cliff is now a genuine blessed land of immortals, possessing a majestic and magnificent presence, as well as the beauty of harmony among all things. The order and rules of heaven and earth are well-ordered, and the ultimate truth of the laws of heaven are manifested within it.
"Now I have finally gained complete control of Qilin Cliff and can be called the master of Qilin Cliff."
Mo Yuan raised his forelimbs and touched his brow, where a mountain-like tassel rune was faintly visible. This rune was the bridge between him and Qilin Cliff, or rather, the core of his control over Qilin Cliff.
As long as Mo Yuan changes his mind, nothing within the Qilin Cliff territory can escape his discerning eyes. At the same time, he can freely travel within the Qilin Cliff territory and mobilize the power of the Nine Mountains Returning to Origin Qilin Grand Formation to defend against enemies.
This formation was created based on the formation of Qilin Cliff. When placed inside Qilin Cliff, it has the power to suppress Golden Immortals and Taiyi Golden Immortals, and to intimidate Daluo Golden Immortals.
Furthermore, Qilin Cliff provides natural protection for Mo Yuan. As long as Mo Yuan is unwilling, even Golden Immortals and Taiyi Golden Immortals cannot force their way into this great formation. If they were to enter it, they would be trapped in a quagmire and become fish on a chopping board.
However, under normal circumstances, Mo Yuan would not activate the Nine Mountains Returning to Origin and Facing the Qilin Formation to defend against enemies. After all, even if this formation is a power formation, it still consumes the earth vein's origin and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within Qilin Cliff.
Furthermore, who in their right mind would fight inside a dojo?
When faced with a life-or-death crisis and needing to retreat to a temple to rely on this formation to fight the enemy, he would unhesitatingly take out the Enlightenment Futon to protect himself, while simultaneously shouting towards the direction of Kunlun Mountain, "Sage, save me!"
Everyone knows that Yuanshi Tianzun cherishes his reputation, so how could he not help his disciple when he encountered a calamity?
Mo Yuan would not do such a shameful thing unless absolutely necessary.
"In the primordial world, if one does something that benefits the development of the primordial world, one should report it to the Heavenly Dao Lord for judgment, and then be rewarded with merit by the Heavenly Dao Lord."
Mo Yuan looked up at the sky, where a faint crimson-gold glow was evolving.
Now, we are just one step away from obtaining Heavenly Merit.
"The glorious Heavenly Way, the vast and boundless Primordial World."
"Mo Yuan, a descendant of the Qilin clan, was born from the sins of killing and carries the burden of karma. His body is bound by the shackles of the Heavenly Dao, and his soul is entangled by cause and effect."
"I am well aware of the calamities caused by the ancestors of the Qilin clan and know the difficulty of the operation of the primordial world. Therefore, I sincerely swear to follow the trend of the heavens and uphold the rites and laws of the heavens to make amends for the sins committed by the Qilin clan and to use my meager strength to benefit this land."
"Now we will sort out the evil energy and obscure rules of Qilin Cliff, reshape the Yin-Yang and Five Elements formation, and repair the earth veins and spiritual veins, so that this place can be revitalized."
"How dare this disciple presume to bestow divine favor? I only pray that Heaven will grant me its favor and reveal my pure and sincere heart! I beseech Heaven to recognize my plight!"
Mo Yuan knelt and kowtowed in one smooth motion.
Looking up at the vast sky, he spoke with respect and determination, recounting his original aspirations.
His voice echoed between heaven and earth at Qilin Cliff, and his eyes shone with sincerity.
Sincerity is always the ultimate weapon.
After Mo Yuan transmigrated to the prehistoric world, he never intended to defy the heavens, uphold the obsession of the Qilin clan to dominate the prehistoric world, or go against the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor. He only sought to break free from his shackles and attain freedom and ease.
Ideally, one could secure a position within the Chan Sect or the Heavenly Court.
Therefore, Mo Yuan had no distracting thoughts at this moment; he was sincerely expressing his respect for the Heavenly Dao and the Dao Ancestor.
If any disciples of the Chan Sect were here, they would probably be speechless with astonishment.
How could Mo Yuan be even more devout than them?