Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1201 - 530: Zheng Fa Crosses the Tribulation, Trapped in Prison_2

Chapter 1201: Chapter 530: Zheng Fa Crosses the Tribulation, Trapped in Prison_2

The Dharma images within the Pure Land seized this opportunity, and the chanting grew even louder.

The entire Pure Land was infused with the Buddhist light, and Zheng Fa’s Golden Lotus, having lost its master, could only resist instinctively, yet it was still falling behind.

The Buddhist light grew brighter, and the Pure Land, with all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats, pressed down on Zheng Fa.

The golden bowl protecting Zheng Fa was being pressed lower and lower, looking as if it could not bear the weight.

Watching this scene, Daoist Li couldn’t help but feel worried, staring at Zheng Fa, hoping he would quickly overcome this tribulation.

In his heart, he recalled the sect’s records about the Heavenly Human Five Decline Tribulation, describing it as a rebirth after death, distinguishing between heavenly and human paths, with this tribulation being a killing tribulation of the Heavenly Dao, only to be survived through the human path.

Suddenly, prayers resounded in his ears.

Daoist Li looked around in astonishment, seeing that the prayers were actually coming from those temples.

In the Dharma altars of those temples, Zheng Fa’s phantom also showed signs of death.

Initially, only a handful of people were praying, but then others began to join in, and soon, it seemed that the prayers of countless temples across the vast lands of the West Continent echoed with the voices of the followers.

They had no idea who Zheng Fa was, not even knowing his Buddhist name, yet the concern and devotion in their words were clear to everyone.

The prayers reached the ears of Lu Yao and others, making their complexions even paler and their eyes toward Zheng Fa increasingly wary.

Zheng Fa also heard the prayers.

His consciousness had sunk into a serene and dark ocean.

Yet, in his elderly deaf ears, these prayers were remarkably clear, causing him to slowly open his eyes.

His vision was still blurry, but fragmented images flashed before him.

In the mundane realm within the Jiushan Realm, people chanted incantations before his statue, performing daily incense offerings. At Jiushan University, students quarreled and joked, and some gently touched newly issued educational jade tubes, seemingly discussing him with their classmates.

In the modern world on the East Continent, countless people either silently recited or discussed with their lips. These sounds and visions finally brought Zheng Fa completely back to consciousness.

Yet his thoughts remained sluggish, and his Immortal Body had decayed, with the immortal power inside him like stagnant sludge, unmoving and emitting a foul odor.

He heard something different again.

"Now we’ll discuss the ’Yellow Court Scripture,’ Chapter One, Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment." In a classroom at Jiushan University, a teacher was instructing the students, "The focus of this Chapter is the Talisman Dao Foundation Establishment Method. I must remind you, this is a major exam topic that appears in every year’s final exams!"

...

In a laboratory in the modern world.

"The ’Nine Mountains Golden Core Skill’ is not just a cultivation method; it is also the foundation of the Immortal Dao industry!" An academic-looking person was explaining the importance of their project to the nursing home’s management, "The reaction furnace I’ve designed is based on the ’Nine Mountains Golden Core Skill’ and the ’Spiritual Wisdom System Theory,’ creating a universal alchemy furnace. With this furnace, most of the common spiritual materials can be crafted!"

...

"The ’Heavenly Spirit and Earthly Fiend Transformation’ is the unique spell of the Jiushan Sect." Yun Fan held a jade tube, exclaiming to Luo Yun, "I’ve been tirelessly accumulating good deeds day and night, just to get the introductory Chapter of this spell..."

Saying this, he suddenly laughed, "Absolutely worth it! I suggest you switch to cultivating the ’Yellow Court Scripture’ as soon as possible. In my opinion, using the ’Yellow Court Scripture’ to prove the Dao is much simpler than the ’Red Cloud Jade Book’!"

Luo Yun nodded lightly in agreement, "Even the Grand Ancestor Yung is working for the Jiushan Sect. Naturally, I won’t hesitate. But now that the Sun-shooting Army is newly established, I don’t have the energy to switch... Just as well, I’ll use the Sun-shooting Army to accumulate some good deeds and later exchange it for the entire ’Yellow Court Scripture’.

"It’s good that you have a plan."

...

As Zheng Fa listened, strands of spiritual power suddenly began to sprout in his Dantian.

This spiritual power transformed into ten spirit talismans, forming a lotus shape, reminiscent of the time when he cultivated the ’Talisman Dao Foundation Establishment Method’.

Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul, Divinity Transformation... Independent Immortal!

For every disciple cultivating his method, his spiritual power inside grew by a fraction.

Or rather, the progress of these disciples’ cultivation would gradually project onto him, the more people cultivating, the higher their level, the greater the benefits Zheng Fa received.

Suddenly, he had a flash of insight, understanding the meaning of the Heavenly Human Five Decline Tribulation—after overcoming this tribulation, a Dao Fruit cultivator becomes entirely connected with their followers, able to increase their cultivation and Taoist practice by tapping into the power of their followers.

Feeling a surge of vigor, Zheng Fa moved his hand slightly, discovering that his skin had regained its luster, free of wrinkles.

Upon raising his head, strands of black hair shone brilliantly from above.

He opened his mouth, revealing thirty-six teeth perfectly aligned, like two rows of fine jade.

The scene before him became clearer. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

In his view was the faces of everyone in the Great Hero Hall.

Daoist Li’s expression was particularly complex, showing some joy mixed with concern.

However, another expression caught Zheng Fa’s attention—Lord Nichang’s. Although her expression was calm, her gaze held a hint of anticipation.

But Zheng Fa had no time to pay attention to Lord Nichang; his focus was entirely on Lu Yao.

He put his hands together in a gesture of respect, smiling.

"Congratulations, Master Zheng, on overcoming the Heavenly Human Five Decline Tribulation and having your Immortal Body reborn." After saying this, his gaze turned even colder, "However, Master Zheng didn’t even ask permission to borrow my Pure Land to attain the Dao; isn’t that underestimating my Leiyin Temple?"

Zheng Fa looked up to see the Dharma images of all the Buddhas in the Pure Land, staring menacingly down at him.

The golden bowl that had protected him was almost devoid of any light, seemingly entirely disconnected from the Pure Land.

It was evident that during his tribulation, Leiyin Temple had finally gained full control over the Pure Land.

Zheng Fa urged the golden lotus beneath him, only to find it was being suppressed by a powerful force, rendering him immobile.

It was likely the Dharma image of the Thunder Sound Buddha.

"There’s no need for Master Zheng to waste your efforts—" Lu Yao said softly, "I admit, this Golden Lotus is a relic of the Saints, linked to the Pure Land, and we dare not damage it. However... I must ask Master Zheng to stay at my Leiyin Temple for a while longer."

Zheng Fa understood Lu Yao’s plan.

The Golden Lotus given by Zhunti and Jieyin had a significant impact on the Pure Land, and even now, Lu Yao was at a loss for how to deal with it.

Lu Yao’s choice was—if he couldn’t destroy it, then he would imprison Zheng Fa in Leiyin Temple.

"Everyone, let Master Zheng be our guest at Leiyin Temple. The promises I made before still stand."

Xuan Chengzi and the others exchanged glances, understanding that Lu Yao’s intention was to confine Zheng Fa and continue implementing the previously mentioned system of Golden Immortals ruling together.

"What about the Hongmeng Purple Qi..."

"If the Hongmeng Purple Qi isn’t in the Underworld, it’s likely somewhere on the East Continent," Lu Yao confidently responded.

"And if we can’t find it?"

"Then we should ask Master Zheng which is more important—the Hongmeng Purple Qi or the foundation of his Jiushan Sect..."

He turned his head to look at Zheng Fa, his eyes filled with cold light.

The Heaven-shaking Demon Emperor understood these words, a sinister grin spreading across his ox-like face, "Just as well, I’ve long wanted to visit the Jiushan Sect."

"You’re not enough on your own; the Jiushan Sect’s strength shouldn’t be underestimated." Lu Yao shook his head and looked at the others, his gaze sharp, "The Sword Array left by Tianhe is a threat to all of us... Why not eliminate this menace together?"

Everyone was taken aback, not expecting Lu Yao to regard the Jiushan Sect so highly, even wishing for the Golden Immortals in the hall to act together?

This level of caution was really giving far too much credit to the Jiushan Realm!

But upon looking at Zheng Fa again, they understood—who could have imagined Zheng Fa causing such trouble for Leiyin Temple?

Even now, Zheng Fa was turtle-like under that golden bowl, leaving Leiyin Temple at a loss, forcing them to turn their attention to the Jiushan Sect.

Such an individual, it couldn’t be overstated to approach with as much caution as treading on thin ice.

Zheng Fa’s immortal power surged into the lotus platform beneath him, wanting to flee.

"Master Zheng, it’s better if you stay!" Lu Yao seemed to have anticipated this, laughing loudly, as from within the Buddhist light, a hand pierced the Pure Land, palm downward, pressing directly toward Zheng Fa!