Chapter 2384: Three Bells Protect the Dao, Sword Furnace Refines Demons

Qian Hen Demon Monarch has two clear methods to escape the fate of the Demon Ancestor's return.

One method, of course, is to make it impossible for the Demon Ancestor to return, by thinking of every possible way to destroy the Demon Ancestor's plan.

The second method is to let another demonic art once again replace the "Qian Hen Demonic Art," pushing Qian Hen Demon Monarch out of the eight spots needed for the Demon Ancestor's return.

Qian Hen Demon Monarch gave Jiang Wang the clue to the "Ku Hai Yong Shen Yu Wang Jue" not without the idea of letting Jiang Wang once again take his place. From this, he could regain true freedom and have the possibility of further advancement.

But Jiang Wang, no matter what, did not want to become Yu Wang Demon Monarch.

Today, he sits in the law hall of the San Xing Palace, inviting three Legalist masters to witness, and gives himself no third choice—

Either succeed, or die trying.

He has personally killed true demons, and he has also personally witnessed the birth of true demons. He has a certain understanding of demons.

Truly fallen demons inwardly identify themselves as demons. They no longer see themselves as a person. They only use a demon's worldview to measure the world.

Just like Gui Long Demon Monarch Ao Kui. Although still despicable, shameless, vicious, and evil, still the same Ao Kui, and not even loyal to the demon race, he also sees himself as a demon. He does not see himself as having ghost or dragon attributes (unless the situation requires it).

This is more like a fundamental change in self-identity.

In Jiang Wang's view, falling into demonhood and eternally sinking into the celestial path are no different. Both retain everything, including memory, while losing the self. It's just that the latter returns to the trajectory of the heavenly dao, while the former returns to the "demon's" meaning of survival.

He has already personally experienced the feeling of becoming a celestial being, and now he wants to experience the feeling of falling into demonhood.

He twice struggled out of the deep sea of the heavenly dao, and now he also wants to make himself... struggle out of demonhood.

In this unprecedentedly challenging situation with no guaranteed victory, he wants to elevate the true "I."

He is not "knowing it cannot be done but still doing it," he is "already knowing its difficulty and claiming to be able to overcome its difficulty."

The law hall is not a prison; the heart imprisons itself as a fence.

Jiang Wang sits cross-legged in the grand hall. In front of him floats the San Zhong Zhen Lu. Inside the furnace is the "Ku Hai Yong Shen Yu Wang Jue," and his left hand forms the Tian Feng Dao Yin, placed flat on his knee. His right hand joins the index and middle fingers, erect in front of the San Zhong Zhen Lu.

This is a sword finger furnace.

That pitch-black original volume of the demonic art floats and sinks in the furnace, strands of black demonic intent, like smoke and mist, cover it.

Among them, one strand is exceptionally fine. At this moment, it actually leaves the original volume of the demonic art, is led out of the San Zhong Zhen Lu, suspends at the tip of Jiang Wang's erect sword finger, twisting like a spirit snake. Occasionally, it opens an exaggerated laughing face, proving it comes from Huan Xi Demon.

The three Legalist masters all gaze at Jiang Wang, not leaving their eyes for a moment. Their gaze at this moment is particularly solemn—because this is such a fine strand of demonic intent. Once it flies out of here and falls into the mundane world, it would be like a dragon entering the sea. The already complete Yu Wang Jue, its danger, would far surpass one Zhi Ning.

Of course, Jiang Wang will not let this strand of demonic intent wander freely for long. By concentrating and looking carefully, one can discover that its exterior is always wrapped in a layer of golden fire light. It is just too obscure to be easily detected.

The heart is the sovereign fire, also called divine fire, its name is Shang Xu.

After the "Ku Hai Yong Shen Yu Wang Jue" is complete, then separately drawing out this strand of Huan Xi Demon intent is not an easy task. Jiang Wang spent a full three days and three nights to complete it.

Then, using the Shang Xu true fire to wrap the Huan Xi Demon intent, using the sword finger as a furnace, heart fire as the flame, and heavenly wind as aid, he again began the long refining process.

For the melting of this first strand of demonic intent, Jiang Wang allocated nine days. With his current remaining lifespan of one autumn, every bit must be fought for. Still being able to carve out nine days fully shows the importance of this step.

He is not hurried or slow, although death is close at hand.

He closes his eyes and cultivates, letting the days and months pass like flowing water.

Han Shentu originally did not think Jiang Wang would succeed. He is a Legalist cultivator; he does not speak of "belief," only of evidence, only of facts. The fact is that in history up to now, there is not one clearly recorded person who escaped from a supreme demonic art.

But looking at Jiang Wang, who has been calm and self-cultivating for a full three days and three nights, without a trace of anxiety, in his heart there is unexpectedly an inexplicable belief.

Someone without great wisdom and great courage cannot have this composure in facing death.

Perhaps... it is truly possible?

At a certain moment, this holder of the Tian Gong abruptly lifts his eyes!

He hears a long bell ring and sees a monk with broken eyebrows standing in the sky above Tian Xing Ya.

That monk's voice, along with the bell sound, transmits into the law hall. His voice says: "Mount Sumeru Zhao Wu, specially sends the Zhi Ting Bell to San Xing Palace to protect the dao for Real Person Jiang! The one who left the Tian He ferry boat... is Mount Sumeru's upper incense receiver! The eternal Zen sect remembers him, thinks of him, and wishes him to know and hear!"

Zhi Ting Bell!

Han Shentu is astonished!

San Xing Palace emphasizes "impartial law" and "clear and just punishment."

Jiang Wang refines demonic art in San Xing Palace to break the karma of sin, requests the three Legalist True Monarchs to monitor, and says that falling into demonhood should be punished by death.

Although this matter is voluntary on Jiang Wang's part and without any entanglement, the Legalists cannot fail to inform the world and punish him.

Not only because "not informing and punishing" does not conform to the San Xing Palace's idea of "punishing sin," but also because if this matter were handled privately in the law hall, it would not show respect for the contributions and prestige of the current world's foremost prodigy and member of the Tai Xu Ge.

Those who enjoy worldly renown cannot die in a dark room.

They naturally publicized this matter, clarifying the law and reason to the world.

Han Shentu thought some people might come to Tian Xing Ya to observe, but he did not expect Mount Sumeru to directly send its town mountain treasure here to protect the dao for Jiang Wang!

What kind of respect is this!

He steps out of the law hall and flies into the sky above Tian Xing Ya, directly facing Zen Master Zhao Wu.

The two mutually perform dao rituals.

And a thumb-sized copper bell sways and flies from his side, flies into Tian Xing Ya, and flies toward the person in quiet cultivation in the law hall.

Wishes him to know and hear!

Han Shentu is about to say something when he again sees behind the far mountain-like Zen Master Zhao Wu, a flame-red fire-burning cloud moves. On the cloud stands the Duke of Southern Chu.

And behind Zuo Xiao are a pair of wall people like spring flowers and autumn moons. Both male and female have first-class appearances and are well-known outside. Behind them is a four-hoofed flaming flying horse pulling an extremely luxurious carriage. A palace-dressed beautiful woman is sitting in the carriage, lifting the curtain from afar to perform a ritual.

The Great Chu's Yu Yun Princess, who almost never leaves the Chu Capital and rarely even leaves Shao Yuan, actually also moved to Tian Xing Ya today!

Only then does Han Shentu feel that he is probably not as worldly as Wu Bing and still underestimated the wind and rain that Jiang Wang's name can stir up.

"Hearing that Jiang Wang is cultivating in San Xing Palace, seeking dao in this one autumn, in this one gamble." Zuo Xiao says slowly: "This old man brings his family and comes, wanting to personally witness the result of this one autumn. Please rest assured, Master Han, we will just watch from outside the mountain and absolutely not interfere with the affairs of San Xing Palace."

Long Xiang Si cried for Zuo Guanglie in the sky of the Jing Country. Although no one from the Zuo family went to the Zhong Yu, they all heard that cry.

That person has gone, but is remembered in their hearts.

"Duke is polite. Today's Tian Xing Ya welcomes all comers without restriction. San Xing Palace monitors the world and should also be monitored by the world. I—" Han Shentu says half his words and again turns his head.

But he sees a seven-colored flag-cloud carriage descending from the clouds. The young third-generation leaders of Ling Xiao Ge are all on the carriage.

Ye Qingyu performs a ritual from afar, maintaining her composure.

Jiang Anan hugs the carriage rail in a daze, not knowing what she is thinking.

The always carefree Ye Lingxiao, today, is somewhat solemn. He cups his hands: "Hearing that Real Person Jiang wants to prove his dao at Tian Xing Ya, Ling Xiao Ge comes to observe the ceremony."

Saying Jiang Wang is proving his dao here... can also be said.

May good wishes come true!

Han Shentu has just returned the ritual when he sees the long sky being torn apart—

The East Country's Jiang Mengxiong, who has not appeared for a long time, walks out from that sky crack.

He just suspends in the air, not saying a word.

That pair of world-famous finger guards are already worn on his fists.

Han Shentu's eyelid twitches: "Is this the East Country's military god?"

"Oh." Jiang Mengxiong says quite carelessly: "Came to take a look."

Han Shentu says very seriously: "Jiang Wang is challenging demonic art here; the world is watching. Military god also saw how many people came today. In such an occasion, you better clarify your attitude. Otherwise, at the key moment, with your current strength, we might have to advise you to leave early."

Joking. If he doesn't force out Jiang Mengxiong's stance, what if Jiang Mengxiong saves Jiang Wang after he falls into demonhood?

—Speaking of which, this is committing a great taboo under heaven, but the "wilfulness" of hegemonic countries has always been numerous. Who wants to bet on that one in ten thousand chance?

"Oh, my attitude is very simple." Jiang Mengxiong finally says seriously: "My family's emperor called me here to watch. Jiang Wang, after all, has merits to the world and virtues to the human race—if he becomes a demon, I will kill him with my fist. If he achieves dao, I cannot let anyone else block his dao."

Although facing Jiang Mengxiong, the representative of the Great Qi hegemonic country, and although Jiang Mengxiong's attitude is not problematic, Han Shentu also does not relax the Legalist stance: "If he achieves dao, everyone rejoices. If he becomes a demon, then there is no need for the military god to act. That is the responsibility of the Legalists."

Zuo Guangshu and Qu Shunhua, behind that luxurious carriage, again lift the brocade curtain at this moment.

The Great Chu's Yu Yun Princess, who comes to Tian Xing Ya for the first time, waves her hand in the direction of the seven-colored flag-cloud carriage: "Anan, come to aunt here. The carriage has many pastries, all of which you like to eat."

Jiang Anan certainly has no appetite at this moment.

But she thinks this is an elder that her brother is close to, and thinks that she has also grown up. So she says to Uncle Ye and Sister Qingyu, forces her spirit, and flies towards Xiong Jingyu's side.

She flies skillfully, the path under her feet seemingly hidden in the clouds. This shows the "profound family learning" of this famous family. She obediently greets: "Grandpa Zuo, Brother Guangshu, Sister Shunhua... Aunt."

Everyone pities her.

Xiong Jingyu holds her hand and leads her into the luxurious carriage.

It doesn't look obvious from the outside, but inside, it is extremely luxurious, splendid like a grand hall.

"No need to worry." Great Chu's Yu Yun Princess says warmly: "In the world, we have prepared the methods we can prepare. The worst result will not appear. A person like your brother, as long as it's not the worst result, can strive for the best future."

Jiang Anan does not know what preparations the Zuo family has made; she only feels that Aunt Xiong is very kind.

This side and that side are still talking when another bell rings, echoing through Tian Xing Ya.

This sound is abnormally awakening, washing the heart chamber, as if rain washes a clear sky and the bitter sea turns back.

Everyone shifts their eyes.

But they see a huge copper bell flying swiftly in the high sky. On the bell stands a monk as thin as skin and bones. Thin as he is, he is also copper-skinned and iron-boned. He opens his mouth, his voice louder than the bell sound, rolling like heavenly thunder: "Xuan Kong Si Ku Bing, by order of my abbot, specially sends my Wen Ting Bell to Tian Xing Ya to protect the dao for Real Person Jiang! The true transmission of the three treasures, the Bodhi bears fruit. This heart is bright, as I hear!"

Wen Ting Bell!

Ku Jue in the past left Xuan Kong Si before going to die.

Since Jiang Wang slew six true ones with his sword, he no longer went to Xuan Kong Si. It can be said that the old ties are cut, and he only occasionally exchanges letters with Jing Li.

This Wen Ting Bell being sent is indeed unexpected.

One does not know if the Ku Yuan Abbot saw something, or if that little holy monk threw a tantrum?

Han Shentu has certainly seen the possibility of Jiang Wang's success—if all this is his plan.

The Wen Ting Bell is a tool for enlightenment and seeking dao within. It is most appropriate to use at the time of breaking demons and removing delusions.

He cups his hands and naturally does not obstruct.

And Ku Bing forms the Buddha heart seal, chanting lowly: "Heaven's heart I hear, Real Person Jiang must not fall into demonhood."

Although the voice is low, it is also like rolling muffled thunder.

Before everyone has fully digested this news, a laugh sounds from the distant sky, holding that gradually dispersing thunder sound: "Ah, looks like I'm the latest one to arrive."

Tu Hu, in a full divine crown sacrificial robe, appears as if emerging from the heavenly light.

A gentle and understanding smile is on his face, as if nothing in this world can surprise him. He already knows all the past and can grasp the future from left to right.

And behind him, still follows a splendidly dressed and glorious looking, radiant like a heavenly god handsome man—Zhao Ru Cheng, holding a bell in his hand.

Its sound transmits throughout the world.

Since the day the Guang Wen Ye Xie Wu Dian was completed, it has almost never truly rung, and it has never left Min He Si. The Guang Wen Bell has actually moved from the grassland to Tian Xing Ya!

And Tu Hu continues: "Great Shepherd Divine Crown Sacrificer Tu Hu, brings Min He Si's temple master Zhao Ru Cheng, and specially sends the Guang Wen Bell here to protect the dao for Real Person Jiang!"

It turns out that just for this one trip out, Zhao Ru Cheng's "probation period" has been wiped away, and he has directly become the temple master of Min He Si.

Speaking of which, this is also his first formal appearance after taking charge of Mu Country's diplomacy, yet it is on such an occasion—although just for Jiang Wang's proving dao gathered here, the grandeur of the scene is not inferior to any world alliance meeting.

Inside and outside Tian Xing Ya, it is silent for a time.

Even that ceremonial stone no longer rings.

Three bells protect the dao, unprecedented in history!

If we truly trace back and compare verified history, that would still be the era when the World Honored One walked the world. He carried three bells and walked, transmitting the dharma to ten thousand realms and saving all beings.

Since the World Honored One left behind the three treasures in the past and branched out, with each Buddhist dharma being expounded differently, the three bells have never gathered again for ten thousand years after that.

Now, what power is it that calls these three treasure bells, which are almost impossible to gather, to gather here?

Zhao Ru Cheng, regardless of what others think, not caring if others stare at him, hugs the bell and pushes it inside: "Third Brother! Today, achieve your dao here, and it should be widely heard by the world!"

He pushes the bell, just like many years ago, he pushed Jiang Wang out the door—Third Brother! The world is vast, don't just focus on cultivation!

Third Brother, just go forward. Just go forward!

Dang—

Zhi Ting, Wen Ting, Guang Wen, three bells ring together.

Three Hearings and Three Buddhist Faiths, after who knows how many ten thousand years, gather again. Today, they ring at Tian Xing Ya.

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