Martial Arts Domination: Start with the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique
Chapter 232 - 228: The True Foundation of Great Jin! (Subscription Requested)

Chapter 232: Chapter 228: The True Foundation of Great Jin! (Subscription Requested)

Great Jin, Capital City.

Taiwu Academy.

In front of the majestic hall, there was now silence.

Emperor Hong Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, carrying a hint of dangerous light.

Qin Zheng paid him no heed and then took a step forward, bypassing Emperor Hong Yuan, and once again entered the hall.

His gaze directly settled on the central golden body statue.

When he first entered this hall, his spiritual sense had sharply detected a hint of surveillance.

But by the time he realized it, the sensation had dissipated.

Now, having pushed his physical body to Half-step Dharmakaya level, his spiritual sense also greatly enhanced.

So, the moment he re-entered the hall, he clearly felt that hidden presence within the hall.

Now, it resided within this largest golden body statue!

Or rather, within a Dharmakaya Shedding!

Hum!!

As Qin Zheng’s gaze bore into it.

Within the hall, nine golden body statues began to tremble and hum as if coming to life.

Strands of powerful qi mechanism began to surge and spread within the hall.

Emperor Hong Yuan entered the hall, his gaze signaling, and the two Formation Guardians tactfully left.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The vermilion gates suddenly closed.

Under Qin Zheng’s gaze, the golden body statue seated cross-legged before him, shrouded in an aura of immortality, seemed to undergo a change in temperament.

It was like a high immortal suddenly descending to the mortal realm, becoming more real, as if it had come to life.

Subsequently, the statue’s eyes slowly gained a trace of animation and directly met Qin Zheng’s gaze.

"Qingzhou Qin Zheng pays respect to Great Jin’s founding ancestor!"

Qin Zheng’s expression unchanged, he clasped his fists and spoke to the golden body statue before him.

The reason Great Jin could continue to exist under the watchful eyes of Wanxiang Mountain was not by being submissive or pretending to be weak.

It depended on this founding ancestor of Great Jin who had not yet completely perished, Wang Daoyi!

When his words fell,

the hall fell into a moment of silence.

Then, a long sigh sounded.

"I am but a ghost who dares not die."

Hearing this, Emperor Hong Yuan’s expression darkened, his head dropping slightly.

Qin Zheng’s expression grew solemn as he continued, "The founding ancestor established Great Jin, protected the common people, and indeed amassed boundless merit."

Despite this, the current state of Great Jin’s founding ancestor was indeed a mystery.

Neither corporeal nor primordial spirit.

Inhabiting the golden body statue before him through a body formed of incense prayer power seemed like a thief sneaking into a nest.

Yet, it also gave Qin Zheng an extremely powerful sensation, as if he truly could control this Dharmakaya Shedding and rise to meet an enemy!

Thus... Great Jin’s true foundation lay in Wang Daoyi, along with these nine Dharmakaya Sheddings!

Upon hearing Qin Zheng’s words, Emperor Hong Yuan’s expression looked somewhat better.

The voice spoke again, yet did not continue this topic, "Your martial arts talent ranks within the top three among all the prodigies I have seen in my lifetime!"

Qin Zheng heard this with an unchanged expression.

However, Emperor Hong Yuan behind him suddenly had his pupils contract sharply.

The more deeply he understood Qin Zheng’s talent, the more astonished he became.

Less than a year!

From stepping into martial arts to his current growth, less than a year had passed!

When this information was first reported to him, he had remained silent in Yangxin Palace for three days and nights, struggling to calm his emotions.

But now, according to the founding ancestor’s statement, such speed could only rank in the top three?

What level of prowess did the other two possess in terms of martial arts talent!

But then, Wang Daoyi’s voice continued, "Yet, none of them attained the Dharmakaya."

"Are you not considering switching to the path of incense prayer power?"

Qin Zheng slowly shook his head.

The path of incense prayer power was not suited for him.

"Good."

Wang Daoyi responded, not lingering on this topic either.

He continued, "Noticing my presence, your cultivation must have reached its limit, achieving the Half-step Dharmakaya level."

"With such a cultivation realm, one more step forward would mean reaching the true Dharmakaya Realm."

"What are your thoughts now?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Zheng pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Feeling the stones to cross the river, seeing how it goes."

He naturally would not mention his intention to slay monsters, accumulate merit, and gather demon cores.

Upon hearing this, Wang Daoyi fell silent for a moment, then said: "Go to Taixu Mountain."

"Through endless ages, before the complete collapse of the Immortal Dao Civilization, all human race Dharmakaya headed to Taixu Mountain; there must be something there."

"If you seek to attain Dharmakaya, there might be a chance there."

"As for Wanxiang Mountain... its Immortal Qi can only support three Dharmakaya, unable to endure a new Dharmakaya proving."

"Not to mention, with those three there, who would dare attempt to prove one’s Dharmakaya at Wanxiang Mountain..."

In his speech, Wang Daoyi slowly transmitted information previously unknown to Qin Zheng.

A twinkle appeared in Qin Zheng’s eyes.

All human race Dharmakaya...

It seemed his earlier conjectures might have been mistaken.

The human race Dharmakaya in Taixu Mountain were not only Taoist Fuhua.

And with Wang Daoyi’s words, combined with the last page of ’Daoist Fuhua’s Book of Worldly Weariness’ saying ’Come to Taixu Mountain to meet me,’

Qin Zheng suddenly developed a strong interest in Taixu Mountain.

However, no matter how his thoughts surged inwardly, Qin Zheng’s exterior remained calm.

Once Wang Daoyi had finished speaking, Qin Zheng’s eyes focused, gazing at the golden body statue before him, he spoke, "This junior dares to ask a question."

"Senior, how much strength can you exert controlling this Dharmakaya Shedding?"

As these words were spoken, Emperor Hong Yuan’s expression shifted.

The Great Jin’s Founding Ancestor pondered briefly, then slowly said, "Stronger than a Half-step Law Body, but not as powerful as a true Law Body. However..."

"At no cost, if I exert my full strength, I can control these nine Dharmakaya Sheddings simultaneously."

No wonder!

Nine entities beyond Half-step Law Bodies— even the Three Great Immortal Sects and their three Dharmakayas would need to tread carefully around them.

This is indeed the foundation and reason why Great Jin has lasted until today!

Qin Zheng nodded slightly, the metaphorical mountain that weighed on his heart also lessened somewhat.

"It’s just..."

At this moment, the voice of Great Jin’s Founding Ancestor resumed.

"I cannot sustain it much longer, before I dissolve away completely, there must be someone to take over my position!"

"This way, we can continue to sustain the existence of Great Jin, and maintain the last sanctuary of the Human race."

The aged voice carried an added measure of weariness.

"What Realm is required?"

Qin Zheng’s brow slightly lifted.

"By the power of Incense Prayer Power, proving to a Half-step Law Body, one can replace my position," the Great Jin’s Founding Ancestor slowly stated.

Incense Prayer Power... Half-step Law Body...

This was the Realm that Great Jin’s Founding Ancestor reached after modifying the path of Incense Prayer Power.

Qin Zheng’s eyes flickered faintly.

The voice of the Great Jin’s Founding Ancestor continued: "Even for the path of Incense Prayer Power, pursuing the Law Body is fraught with countless dangers and cannot be achieved casually."

"Having lived for thousands of years, even with a complete Cultivation Technique of Incense Prayer Power, I still have not foreseen what lies ahead."

"Perhaps... something is missing."

His voice carried a hint of confusion.

He then sighed, "Unfortunately, in this ruin of Ling’an Sect, all I could find were these nine Dharmakaya Sheddings that ascended through normal means."

"If I could find a Law Body proven through the power of Incense Prayer, I might be able to understand the reasons."

Qin Zheng fell silent.

Taoist Fuhua must be a Proving Dharmakaya through the power of Incense Prayer.

However, his remnants are surely in Taixu Mountain and not in the ruins of the Ling’an Sect.

"Let it be, you go ahead with your cultivation, I can still support the Great Jin Human race for some time," the Great Jin’s Founding Ancestor resumed speaking as his voice grew weaker.

The spirit and animation of the statue gradually faded, making it seem once more like an aloof and inscrutable Celestial Immortal.

"What is the position of the Gao Clan’s member?"

At the last moment, Qin Zheng’s eyes flashed, and he asked.

"He seeks the path for himself, and I seek the path for the people, but no matter how it is, as long as one person attains the Law Body, indeed the circumstances and status of the Human race will change," the voice of Great Jin’s Founding Ancestor echoed timely within the hall.

After saying this, the animation of the statue completely disappeared.

In Qin Zheng’s perception, it seemed as if Great Jin’s Founding Ancestor had sunk into a deep sleep.

"The Founding Ancestor is mostly in a slumber, which slows the speed of his dissolution," said Emperor Hong Yuan, stepping forward and speaking.

Qin Zheng nodded.

In his mind, the words that Great Jin’s Founding Ancestor had just spoken echoed still.

One seeks the path for himself, another for the people.

No wonder the Gao Clan’s actions were so extreme, for in their view, what mattered most was the ascension of their own ancestor, not the Human race.

Qin Zheng withdrew his gaze and then walked towards the exit of the hall.

"Are you heading to Taixu Mountain?" Emperor Hong Yuan hurriedly asked.

Qin Zheng’s figure paused briefly, then he said, "We’ll discuss it later."

With that, he pushed open the massive door, took a step out, and soared into the sky in an instant.

...

Quanzhou.

Yangxin County.

Gao Clan’s ancestral home.

Whoosh!

A streak of light descended from the sky, landing directly in front of a temple hall.

The figure of Gao Wuxing materialized with it.

His expression calm, he entered the temple, where inside, a statue resembling him greeted his eyes.

In the Gao Clan, only he had chosen the path of Incense Prayer Power.

Passing by the statue, he walked to the back of the temple hall.

He reached out and gently pressed against one wall.

Rumble!

The stone wall slowly opened, revealing a deep corridor.

Gao Wuxing walked straight into it.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

Shortly after, light appeared on the other end of the corridor, accompanied by the sound of flowing water.

Seconds later, Gao Wuxing emerged from the corridor, the stench of blood assaulting his nostrils.

He saw a vast hollow space with a ring-shaped river of blood flowing beneath his feet.

Faintly, it seemed one could hear the cries of children from within the blood river.

In the center surrounded by the river, there was a white jade lotus platform, atop which sat a withered, skeletal figure, nearly reduced to skin and bones.

"Gao Wuxing pays respects to the Ancestor," he said as he knelt, his voice respectful.