Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 640 - 248: Formation Enters the Dantian (Part 5)

"It seems that Jianan Temple is the legacy left by a Buddhist cultivator influence that intervened in the Southern Border in those years."

Jiang Xiuqi nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.

He had thought that there was a Buddhist cultivator legacy within Daying Immortal Mansion.

Feng Changyou continued, "The animosity between Celestial Sandalwood Mountain and Jianan Temple also originated when a prodigious Buddhist cultivator from Jianan Temple accidentally encountered a Golden Core senior from our Celestial Sandalwood Mountain."

"That Buddhist cultivator attempted to forcibly enlighten the senior from Celestial Sandalwood Mountain into becoming a mount, which led to a conflict."

"As a result, that senior was forced to self-destruct, perishing with his dao undone."

Shen Wen’an nodded, "I have heard that Jianan Temple possesses a secret skill called the ’Nine Lives of Buddha’s Reincarnation Secret Record.’"

"This secret skill enables Great Brightness Realm cultivators among the Buddhist cultivators to continually reincarnate, seizing the fortune of those with great destiny?"

Feng Changyou nodded, "Indeed, it is because of the ’Nine Lives of Buddha’s Reincarnation Secret Record’ that when our ancestor took action back then, he vaguely sensed several obscure but powerful auras hidden within Jianan Temple!"

"The ancestor speculated that over countless years, many of those bald monks might have reincarnated repeatedly, using the ’Nine Lives of Buddha’s Reincarnation Secret Record’ to conceal their identities."

"Now, Jianan Temple likely has more than one Purple Mansion Realm old monk in residence."

"The reason they remain hidden is probably related to the Dao Source."

So, that’s how it is...

Shen Wen’an suddenly understood, no wonder Celestial Sandalwood Mountain, despite being a Purple Mansion influence, dared not strike against Jianan Temple, a Golden Core influence.

"Since Jianan Temple is so powerful, could the Shen Family’s extermination of their influence in Yangnao Land possibly..."

A trace of worry appeared on Jiang Xiuqi’s face.

However, Shen Wen’an was indifferent.

"Elder Jiang, rest assured, those old monks have been hiding for so many years with grand plans in mind; they certainly won’t reveal their strength over this small matter."

These powerful influences are extremely cunning and treacherous; they will not take action against the Shen Family for a handful of Fetal Breathing Perfection Realm cultivators before achieving their objectives.

Feng Changyou also concurred, "That True Monarch senior has repeatedly visited the Shen Family, and Jianan Temple must have received such news as well."

"Thus, they dare not make a move against the Shen Family either."

"On this topic, I almost forgot something."

Feng Changyou turned to Shen Wen’an, "The Shen Family has seized a vast territory from Jianan Temple; how do you plan to manage it?"

Originally, Jianan Temple occupied three commanderies in Yangnao Land, but now that the Shen Family has shattered them, the three commanderies have all fallen into their hands.

The Shen Family has not sent anyone to take over because they are concerned that the Chess Player might intervene, and they are also short of manpower.

As Feng Changyou asked this, Shen Wen’an speculated that Celestial Sandalwood Mountain might have an interest in the territories of Jianan Temple.

However, he did not speak directly.

Territorial transactions are tedious affairs, and he had no desire to bother with them.

If Celestial Sandalwood Mountain is genuinely interested, let Shen Chongming negotiate with them when the time comes.

"Brother Feng knows well that Shen does not have much interest in family matters, so I am really not sure about the specifics of their arrangements."

"However, if Celestial Sandalwood Mountain is interested, they may send someone to talk with Chongming and the others."

Feng Changyou chuckled at these words.

Shen Wen’an’s temperament indeed resembles that of his several brothers.

"Very well, let Xiao Jin and the others handle it then."

The trio continued idly drinking and chatting.

After a long while, Feng Changyou stood, clasped his hands in salutation, and indicated he would head back to the Southern Border.

Shen Wen’an and Jiang Xiuqi watched him leave, and then they, too, did not linger in Beidi County much longer, and parted ways.

...

In a secluded courtyard at the foot of the mountain in Yunshui City.

Shen Xiubai, dressed in a milky white long robe and with a slightly gaunt face, was frowning in deep thought while holding the Copper Pot that could continuously condense Spiritual Liquid.

During this time, he had been pondering how to use the array patterns on the Copper Pot to complete the Ancient Spirit Gathering Array and inscribe it within his Dantian.

But the array patterns on the Copper Pot and the spirit gathering array map on that damaged beast skin earlier clearly did not belong to the same era.

This made it a headache for him.

Having studied it tirelessly for a long time, Shen Xiubai had yet to find a specific approach.

He slowly put down the Copper Pot, walked over to the desk, and picked up another direction he had researched with Jiang Xiuqi earlier.

The idea of using the Essence Qi of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Materials as the array base to arrange a simplified version of the spirit gathering array within the body.

Carefully looking over those papers, Shen Xiubai pondered for a long time and then took the papers and the Copper Pot to the Black Water Pavilion.

On the second floor of the pavilion, Shen Xiubai respectfully clasped his hands, "Great-grandfather, there is something I wish to request your permission for."

Shen Yuan looked at him with a smile.

"Child, there is no need for such formality with great-grandfather, just say what you need."

Shen Xiubai slightly clasped his hands, "Last time, I saw that the third floor of the Black Water Pavilion had many strange and exotic treasures, and I’d like... I’d like to study them thoroughly to see if I could find something useful."

Hearing this, Shen Yuan nodded immediately without any hesitation, "Go ahead."

"However, there are many items up there that even great-grandfather doesn’t know the purpose of; be careful in your research and avoid any mishaps."

The third floor of the Black Water Pavilion holds all kinds of Heaven and Earth wonders obtained by the Shen Family over the years.

Many items Shen Yuan himself couldn’t discern their uses, so they were stored away for gradual exploration over time.

"Rest assured, great-grandfather, Xiubai will be cautious."

With his permission granted, Shen Xiubai rose immediately, clasped his hands, and went to the third floor of the Black Water Pavilion.

A variety of treasures were displayed on rows of antiquities shelves, along with numerous fragments of magical artifacts.

Coming to the front, Shen Xiubai carefully examined the items on the antiquities shelves.