PDLP Chapter 180 Guiding: This humble monk is having a hard time!
Chapter 180 Guiding: This humble monk is having a hard time!
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As Zhao Gongming's quasi-saintly power surged forth, a virtual universe materialized with a wave of his hand, existing between the real and the virtual, spanning tens of millions of miles in circumference.
In terms of area, it is large enough to contain a star, but compared to the vast and boundless Northern Continent, it is merely a drop in the ocean.
However, just as Zhao Gongming was driving it into the earth vein and spiritual vein node, the entire Northern Continent seemed to tremble violently in an instant.
Immediately, a scene that surprised even Zhao Gongming appeared.
At this moment, the earth veins and spiritual veins of the entire Beiju Luzhou seemed to come alive. As the countless earth vein nodes that Zhao Gongming had arranged in advance were activated, the virtual universe world, which was only tens of millions of miles in radius, expanded at an unimaginable speed. In a short period of time, a virtual universe world based on the earth vein node network and covering the entire Beiju Luzhou had been constructed.
In a moment of inspiration, Zhao Gongming immediately proclaimed once again to the Primordial Heavenly Dao:
"Heaven above, I, the Great Emperor Zhao Gongming of Ziwei, am deeply saddened by the shattering of the primordial world, the decline of the Three Realms, and the difficulty of cultivation!"
We have now created a virtual universe for the Three Realms. Cultivators from the Three Realms who set foot in Beiju Luzhou can go there and exchange merit coins for resources and treasures!
All cultivators from the Three Realms who set foot in the virtual universe must attain the cultivation level of a Celestial Immortal. They are forbidden from fighting and killing each other. Those who commit minor offenses will be expelled from the virtual universe, while those who commit serious offenses will be executed on the spot!
By the grace of Heaven, the virtual universe of the Three Realms is hereby established!
Rumble!
This time, the merit bestowed by Heaven was even more extravagant than the last time, as a huge golden light of merit descended.
The eightfold golden wheel of merit behind Zhao Gongming's head had completely solidified.
To his somewhat surprised gaze, the phantom of the ninth layer of the Golden Wheel of Merit had already materialized.
It should be known that in the primordial world, nine was the ultimate number.
The Ninefold Golden Wheel of Merit is already the limit for those with great merit. In fact, the difficulty of condensing the Ninefold Golden Wheel of Merit is even greater than that of becoming a Saint who has attained the Heavenly Dao.
Moreover, it is said that if one can condense the ninth layer of the Golden Wheel of Merit, even if one has not yet attained the status of a saint, one is already equivalent to a saint in terms of rank and will even wield the authority of a saint.
Without needing to prove one's way to sainthood, one is bound by the Heavenly Dao and can still wield the authority of a saint.
The Great Way is impartial, and the Way of Heaven is impartial. The reason for this is that the Heavenly Merit required to condense the Ninefold Golden Wheel of Merit is probably enough to produce two Heavenly Saints.
As Zhao Gongming proclaimed the news, the merits fell once more, and the Three Realms, which had been silent for ten thousand years, were shaken once more.
"What?"
In the chaotic starry sky, both Zhunti and Jieyin's expressions changed.
Then he fell silent.
At this point, they also sensed that something was wrong.
It turns out that Zhao Gongming's creation of a universal currency for the Three Realms was a prelude to this virtual universe of the Three Realms!
Listen to this!
Regardless of their cultivation level, cultivators in the Three Realms are only at the Celestial Immortal level in the virtual universe.
Moreover, anyone who dares to commit murder in the virtual universe will be expelled at best, and killed on the spot at worst.
Most importantly, as long as you are within the territory of Beiju Luzhou, there are absolutely no distance restrictions when trading in the virtual universe.
Isn't this the perfect place for trade? With the universal currency of the three realms, and cultivators from the three realms exchanging goods, not to mention the merits and benefits bestowed by Heaven, even if Zhao Gongming, as the master of the virtual universe, only takes a small cut, the accumulated resources and treasures would probably amount to an astronomical figure.
In the primordial world, there is cause and effect.
Even a Heavenly Saint, following the pen of Xizhilang CC Shuang on an adventure in the novel "Primordial Era: The Ten Absolute Formations Broken, Shen Gongbao Asks Me to Come Out of the Mountain," wouldn't easily resort to force to seize treasures; one or two items wouldn't be a big deal.
However, if one steals too much, the karmic consequences become too heavy, and even a sage cannot bear it.
If even saints are like this, then it goes without saying that other monks are too.
However, with the help of this virtual universe, Zhao Gongming was able to collect cultivation resources and treasures much faster than by robbery, and what's more, this was recognized by the Heavenly Dao.
For a moment, Zhunti and Jieyin remained silent, their eyes turning somewhat red.
It's no exaggeration to say that the benefits they can scheming in this virtual universe are far more astonishing than those in the underworld they so desperately crave.
"Senior brother, this virtual universe is crucial to the prosperity of our Buddhist sect. For the sake of Buddhism's great flourishing, we must seize the initiative!"
When Zhunti spoke, he said the benefits he received from the virtual universe were astonishing.
Zhao Gongming's appetite is too big; he's not afraid of overeating himself. This time, the Buddhist sect naturally wants a share of the pie.
Moreover, it's not just the Buddhist sect; the Primordial Celestial Venerable and the Supreme Lord will probably not stand idly by.
"In your opinion, Junior Brother, how should we proceed with the arrangements?"
Upon hearing this, Zhunti's expression turned serious. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Senior brother, that fellow Zhao Gongming has already reached the limit of Quasi-Saint, and he also has the Tongtian Sect Master backing him up."
What can we offer Zhao Gongming in exchange for allowing Buddhism to enter the virtual universe and share in its fortune?
This is a difficult problem.
You see, that guy is completely unyielding and has an astonishingly large appetite. Now that I've delivered myself to his doorstep, I doubt he'll let this opportunity slip by.
However, at this point, Buddhism had no more bargaining chips to offer.
During the previous Investiture of the Gods, they were extorted by the saint Nuwa, and later by that scoundrel Zhao Gongming.
We can't very well take out the twelve-petaled golden lotus of merit that Buddhist temples use to suppress fortune.
After a long silence, Zhunti suddenly said with a bitter face, "Senior brother, if we want to move Zhao Gongming, I'm afraid we have no choice but to bring out the full strength of our Western Sect!"
Zhao Gongming created a virtual universe world. Although it had currency, it lacked sufficient goods, thus attracting beings from the Three Realms.
Aside from the countless treasures accumulated by the West over many years, I doubt anything could tempt him!
"this......."
Upon hearing this, Jieyin fell silent.
Although the West was barren, over millions of years, he and Zhunti traveled to the East to beg for resources, accumulating an astonishing amount of treasures.
These treasures, though not of high grade, were all hard-won and represent the foundation of Buddhism's prosperity.
Now, however, he is willing to hand it over to Zhao Gongming. How could Jieyin be willing to do so?
Seeing the hesitation on Jieyin's face, Zhunti knew that this move was putting Jieyin in a difficult position.
However, there is really no other way at the moment except to do this.
Then Zhunti, with a bitter expression, said, "Senior brother, this humble monk knows that those treasures are the result of our hard work and accumulation over countless eons."
However, given the circumstances, if our Buddhist community does not seize the initiative, we may never have another chance once the virtual universe flourishes.
Moreover, once our Buddhist community enters that virtual universe, we will have the opportunity to seize it.
At that time, resources and fortune from the three realms will continuously converge upon us, and today's losses will be repaid a hundredfold or a thousandfold!
Upon hearing Zhunti's advice, Jieyin understood the principle perfectly well, and could only helplessly say, "It's not that this humble monk is unwilling, it's just that... alas!"
"Alright, junior brother, why don't you tell me what treasures we can use to exchange for them?"