Chapter 543: Choice of the Road
Zhunti was not discouraged by Shangqing's words, because he knew that Shangqing was a bastard and he couldn't bother with him.
He did not break down because of Yuqing, because Jiang Qi was Yuqing's direct disciple, and it was reasonable for him to protect Jiang Qi.
However, the words of Saint Taiqing really broke down Zhunti's defense.
This is basically pointing at Zhunti and cursing him.
Zhunti stared at Taiqing and wanted to shout: I want to fight you in a duel!
But after thinking about it, I decided not to say it.
Although they are both saints, Zhunti is very clear about the gap between himself and Taiqing Saint, the leader of the Six Saints.
With this thought in mind, Zhunti said calmly, "Now the Three Realms need a new saint to fight against the Chaos Saint."
"All of you fellow Taoists are innate beings, so you naturally owe Pangu the great god luck."
"In your words?"
The Shangqing Saint curled his lips and said, "Don't fart here. A new saint can still be born without you two."
Zhunti ignored Shangqing's foul-mouthed expression and continued, "The two closest to the saintly realm are Tathagata and Jiang Qi."
"But I'm sure you all know where Young Friend Jiang Qi is coming from. He is too close to the Holy Lord of Chaos. If Jiang Qi attains enlightenment, the consequences will be unpredictable."
"It's hard to say, damn hard to say."
The sage of Shangqing was firing on all cylinders, speaking his mind as soon as he opened his mouth.
"Aren't you just trying to say that my Jiang kid might stand with the Chaos Saint after he attains enlightenment?"
After that, the Sage Shangqing looked at Jiang Qi and asked, "Boy, can you do it?"
Jiang Qi shook his head slightly and said nothing.
The Sage of Shangqing looked at Zhunti with satisfaction and said, "Look, he said no."
"you……"
No matter how much Zhunti could restrain himself, he was still a little angry when faced with Shangqing's frankness.
He suppressed his anger, looked around, and said, "Now, the most suitable candidate is Tathagata."
"His followers, with the help of the Heavenless Tribulation, have also become pure human beings. There is not much cause and effect between him and the Chaos Saint."
"Besides, Taoism has three saints, so my Buddhism should also have three saints!"
"This is the ultimate balance!"
"What's more, all of you Taoist friends here, no matter what, at least know Tathagata well."
"Tao Lai and Jiang Qi weighed the pros and cons and understood it at a glance."
"Ming Niang."
The blatant insults did not come from the Saint Shangqing, but they also made the saint's eyes light up, implying that I am not alone.
Zhunti looked with gloomy eyes at the group of uninvited guests who suddenly appeared.
One after another, human figures emerged.
Suiren, Youchao, Ziyi, Fuxi, Yandi, Huangdi, Shaohao, Zhuanxu, Yao, Shun, and Yu.
The three ancestors of the human race, as well as the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, all appeared here at this moment!
The person who spoke just now was not someone else, but the leader, Suiren.
Although this ancestor of mankind has not become a saint, he is the corpse of Pangu Shan that was transformed into a human. His foundation is there, and none of the saints present dared to attack him.
Of course, even if Zhunti took direct action, the Saint Shangqing would be happy to help him.
"Brother, elder sister, and the cubs."
Suiren ignored Zhunti, turned around, looked at Youchao, Ziyi, and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, pointed at Jiang Qi and Tathagata, and asked: "Come and see, which of these two is the real pure human race?"
The leaders of the human race did not say anything, but just came silently behind Jiang Qi.
The meaning is self-evident.
Compared to Tathagata, who was considered a human being only after reincarnation and overcoming tribulations, they all tend to prefer Jiang Qi in terms of emotion and reason.
Not to mention the relationship between Jiang Qi and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and the two ancestors of mankind, just talking about Jiang Qi's background, he is much stronger than Tathagata.
Suiren, the first ancestor of mankind, is Jiang Qi's father.
Having this is better than anything else.
"Hahahahahaha!!!"
The Shangqing Saint laughed loudly, but suddenly stopped the next moment.
The Jade Purity Saint suddenly raised his hand, picked up the Qingping Sword on the table, and then used the sword to cut off the little finger of his left hand! Everyone looked at the bloody palm of the Jade Purity Saint.
The Jade Purity Saint simply pushed the little finger in front of Jiang Qi.
Jiang Qi was stunned for a moment and looked over involuntarily.
There was a trace of energy on that bloody little finger.
An aura that was both familiar and unfamiliar to Jiang Qi.
This energy comes from Pangu, but it is not the origin of the Three Corpses, but the origin of the Primordial Spirit!
In other words, Jade Purity Sage cut out his own "existence" as the incarnation of Pangu's primordial spirit and placed it in front of Jiang Qi.
It’s not over yet, this seems like a signal.
Saint Shangqing and Saint Taiqing raised their hands at the same time, tapped out a stream of their own blood, and merged it into the little finger.
"Buzz!"
Suddenly, the original "existence" of Pangu's primordial spirit of the Three Pure Ones was integrated into this little finger.
It turned into a "perfect" origin of Pangu's soul, which carried a strong merit of Pangu's creation of the world.
With the "existence" of Pangu's primordial spirit's origin, Jiang Qi only needs to accept it and, with his own special background, he can get closer to Pangu the Father God and the Way of Heaven.
And then... get a glimpse of the Holy Way!
Jiang Qi stared blankly.
It can almost be said that the Three Pure Ones committed suicide in order to pave the way for Jiang Qi's sainthood!
"tread……"
At this time, Suiren suddenly took a step forward and placed an object on the table.
A piece of broken wood, covered with carbonized marks, and in the center of the marks, there was an orange flame burning.
This is the essence of the flame of humanity!
"Jiang Qi, this is a choice."
Yuqing Saint glanced at his bloody palm and didn't care. He just smiled at Jiang Qi and said, "You can be the fourth saint of my sect, or you can take another path."
Jiang Qi remained silent, he knew what Yuqing Saint meant.
In the end, he accepted the "existence" of Pangu's primordial spirit, and thus stood shoulder to shoulder with the Three Pure Ones, becoming the fourth saint of Taoism.
still is……
Jiang Qi couldn't help but turn his head and look in the direction of the Ancestor of Mankind and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
Take another path and become the first saint of the human race!
It seems that the second path is obviously more suitable for Jiang Qi and more suitable for the human race.
But since the Jade Purity Saint said that this is a choice, it proves that each has its advantages and disadvantages.
If Jiang Qi chose the first path, he would be the fourth saint of Taoism. However, in this way, he would owe the Three Pure Ones the cause and effect, and in a sense, he would be separated from the human race.
Because in the face of the cause and effect of becoming a saint, everything else has to take a back seat. From then on, no matter what Jiang Qi does, he must put Taoism first.
It seems that there are many constraints, but the position of saint achieved in this way is at least a position that absolutely belongs to Jiang Qi himself.
But if he chooses the second path, without the help of Pangu's original spirit, Jiang Qi must rely on the good fortune of the human race within the flame of humanity if he wants to achieve enlightenment.
After killing the three corpses, one can prove the truth through merit, become a saint through merit, and without losing merit. This is a perfect path.
Because that’s what Saint Taiqing did.
It is also the confidence of the leader of the Six Saints of Taiqing.
But the problem is, if Jiang Qi uses the flame of humanity to prove his truth, then...
This holy throne may not belong to Jiang Qi forever.
But it belongs to... the human race!
In contrast, if ten people were asked to choose, I'm afraid ten of them would choose the former.
No matter what the cost, as long as one can become a saint, that's what the two Buddhists did.
Compared with the forty-eight great aspirations, merely being half-separated from the human race and merely owing the Three Pure Ones karma in exchange for an eternal saintly position is not unacceptable.
But if we use the flame of humanity to prove our truth...
The holy position you bring may not belong to you forever.
Because the flame of humanity belongs to all human beings, and this will never change.
So, is it through the spirit of Pangu and the merits of the creation of the world that one can prove the truth, or is it through the legacy of humanity and the good fortune of the human race that one can prove the truth?
Faced with these two choices, Jiang Qi did not hesitate for too long.
(End of this chapter)
Zhunti was not discouraged by Shangqing's words, because he knew that Shangqing was a bastard and he couldn't bother with him.
He did not break down because of Yuqing, because Jiang Qi was Yuqing's direct disciple, and it was reasonable for him to protect Jiang Qi.
However, the words of Saint Taiqing really broke down Zhunti's defense.
This is basically pointing at Zhunti and cursing him.
Zhunti stared at Taiqing and wanted to shout: I want to fight you in a duel!
But after thinking about it, I decided not to say it.
Although they are both saints, Zhunti is very clear about the gap between himself and Taiqing Saint, the leader of the Six Saints.
With this thought in mind, Zhunti said calmly, "Now the Three Realms need a new saint to fight against the Chaos Saint."
"All of you fellow Taoists are innate beings, so you naturally owe Pangu the great god luck."
"In your words?"
The Shangqing Saint curled his lips and said, "Don't fart here. A new saint can still be born without you two."
Zhunti ignored Shangqing's foul-mouthed expression and continued, "The two closest to the saintly realm are Tathagata and Jiang Qi."
"But I'm sure you all know where Young Friend Jiang Qi is coming from. He is too close to the Holy Lord of Chaos. If Jiang Qi attains enlightenment, the consequences will be unpredictable."
"It's hard to say, damn hard to say."
The sage of Shangqing was firing on all cylinders, speaking his mind as soon as he opened his mouth.
"Aren't you just trying to say that my Jiang kid might stand with the Chaos Saint after he attains enlightenment?"
After that, the Sage Shangqing looked at Jiang Qi and asked, "Boy, can you do it?"
Jiang Qi shook his head slightly and said nothing.
The Sage of Shangqing looked at Zhunti with satisfaction and said, "Look, he said no."
"you……"
No matter how much Zhunti could restrain himself, he was still a little angry when faced with Shangqing's frankness.
He suppressed his anger, looked around, and said, "Now, the most suitable candidate is Tathagata."
"His followers, with the help of the Heavenless Tribulation, have also become pure human beings. There is not much cause and effect between him and the Chaos Saint."
"Besides, Taoism has three saints, so my Buddhism should also have three saints!"
"This is the ultimate balance!"
"What's more, all of you Taoist friends here, no matter what, at least know Tathagata well."
"Tao Lai and Jiang Qi weighed the pros and cons and understood it at a glance."
"Ming Niang."
The blatant insults did not come from the Saint Shangqing, but they also made the saint's eyes light up, implying that I am not alone.
Zhunti looked with gloomy eyes at the group of uninvited guests who suddenly appeared.
One after another, human figures emerged.
Suiren, Youchao, Ziyi, Fuxi, Yandi, Huangdi, Shaohao, Zhuanxu, Yao, Shun, and Yu.
The three ancestors of the human race, as well as the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, all appeared here at this moment!
The person who spoke just now was not someone else, but the leader, Suiren.
Although this ancestor of mankind has not become a saint, he is the corpse of Pangu Shan that was transformed into a human. His foundation is there, and none of the saints present dared to attack him.
Of course, even if Zhunti took direct action, the Saint Shangqing would be happy to help him.
"Brother, elder sister, and the cubs."
Suiren ignored Zhunti, turned around, looked at Youchao, Ziyi, and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, pointed at Jiang Qi and Tathagata, and asked: "Come and see, which of these two is the real pure human race?"
The leaders of the human race did not say anything, but just came silently behind Jiang Qi.
The meaning is self-evident.
Compared to Tathagata, who was considered a human being only after reincarnation and overcoming tribulations, they all tend to prefer Jiang Qi in terms of emotion and reason.
Not to mention the relationship between Jiang Qi and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors and the two ancestors of mankind, just talking about Jiang Qi's background, he is much stronger than Tathagata.
Suiren, the first ancestor of mankind, is Jiang Qi's father.
Having this is better than anything else.
"Hahahahahaha!!!"
The Shangqing Saint laughed loudly, but suddenly stopped the next moment.
The Jade Purity Saint suddenly raised his hand, picked up the Qingping Sword on the table, and then used the sword to cut off the little finger of his left hand! Everyone looked at the bloody palm of the Jade Purity Saint.
The Jade Purity Saint simply pushed the little finger in front of Jiang Qi.
Jiang Qi was stunned for a moment and looked over involuntarily.
There was a trace of energy on that bloody little finger.
An aura that was both familiar and unfamiliar to Jiang Qi.
This energy comes from Pangu, but it is not the origin of the Three Corpses, but the origin of the Primordial Spirit!
In other words, Jade Purity Sage cut out his own "existence" as the incarnation of Pangu's primordial spirit and placed it in front of Jiang Qi.
It’s not over yet, this seems like a signal.
Saint Shangqing and Saint Taiqing raised their hands at the same time, tapped out a stream of their own blood, and merged it into the little finger.
"Buzz!"
Suddenly, the original "existence" of Pangu's primordial spirit of the Three Pure Ones was integrated into this little finger.
It turned into a "perfect" origin of Pangu's soul, which carried a strong merit of Pangu's creation of the world.
With the "existence" of Pangu's primordial spirit's origin, Jiang Qi only needs to accept it and, with his own special background, he can get closer to Pangu the Father God and the Way of Heaven.
And then... get a glimpse of the Holy Way!
Jiang Qi stared blankly.
It can almost be said that the Three Pure Ones committed suicide in order to pave the way for Jiang Qi's sainthood!
"tread……"
At this time, Suiren suddenly took a step forward and placed an object on the table.
A piece of broken wood, covered with carbonized marks, and in the center of the marks, there was an orange flame burning.
This is the essence of the flame of humanity!
"Jiang Qi, this is a choice."
Yuqing Saint glanced at his bloody palm and didn't care. He just smiled at Jiang Qi and said, "You can be the fourth saint of my sect, or you can take another path."
Jiang Qi remained silent, he knew what Yuqing Saint meant.
In the end, he accepted the "existence" of Pangu's primordial spirit, and thus stood shoulder to shoulder with the Three Pure Ones, becoming the fourth saint of Taoism.
still is……
Jiang Qi couldn't help but turn his head and look in the direction of the Ancestor of Mankind and the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.
Take another path and become the first saint of the human race!
It seems that the second path is obviously more suitable for Jiang Qi and more suitable for the human race.
But since the Jade Purity Saint said that this is a choice, it proves that each has its advantages and disadvantages.
If Jiang Qi chose the first path, he would be the fourth saint of Taoism. However, in this way, he would owe the Three Pure Ones the cause and effect, and in a sense, he would be separated from the human race.
Because in the face of the cause and effect of becoming a saint, everything else has to take a back seat. From then on, no matter what Jiang Qi does, he must put Taoism first.
It seems that there are many constraints, but the position of saint achieved in this way is at least a position that absolutely belongs to Jiang Qi himself.
But if he chooses the second path, without the help of Pangu's original spirit, Jiang Qi must rely on the good fortune of the human race within the flame of humanity if he wants to achieve enlightenment.
After killing the three corpses, one can prove the truth through merit, become a saint through merit, and without losing merit. This is a perfect path.
Because that’s what Saint Taiqing did.
It is also the confidence of the leader of the Six Saints of Taiqing.
But the problem is, if Jiang Qi uses the flame of humanity to prove his truth, then...
This holy throne may not belong to Jiang Qi forever.
But it belongs to... the human race!
In contrast, if ten people were asked to choose, I'm afraid ten of them would choose the former.
No matter what the cost, as long as one can become a saint, that's what the two Buddhists did.
Compared with the forty-eight great aspirations, merely being half-separated from the human race and merely owing the Three Pure Ones karma in exchange for an eternal saintly position is not unacceptable.
But if we use the flame of humanity to prove our truth...
The holy position you bring may not belong to you forever.
Because the flame of humanity belongs to all human beings, and this will never change.
So, is it through the spirit of Pangu and the merits of the creation of the world that one can prove the truth, or is it through the legacy of humanity and the good fortune of the human race that one can prove the truth?
Faced with these two choices, Jiang Qi did not hesitate for too long.
(End of this chapter)
