manynovel Chapter 31 The White Crane Edict: What Kind of Being Is It?
Chapter 31 The White Crane Edict: What Kind of Being Is It?
"A guardian spirit child?" Huang Bai didn't quite understand. "Could you explain what ascension to godhood means? And where exactly does one ascend to go?"
"Ascension refers to abandoning one's physical form and going to the [Spirit Realm], or [Spirit World] for short, which is the counterpart to the [True World] where you currently live."
"The spirit realm is a flat, round sky with no physical form, and is bizarre and fantastical, composed of several divine realms."
"This realm is higher than some true realms. Deities can also descend to this realm in their true form or through spirit writing if certain conditions are met."
"I see."
Huang Bai roughly understood that this world was one of the worlds under the Spirit Realm.
In other words, if Huang Bairi were to travel to a movie with a worldview featuring the White Crane Boy, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, and General Zengsun, he would still have a chance to encounter the White Crane Boy.
They do not have the ability to travel across the world.
For example, in the world of "The Lost Tomb," characters like Bai He Tong Zi cannot go there.
How many years of lifespan does a Dharma-protecting child have in the underworld?
"Generally, it takes eight hundred years. After eight hundred years, one can descend to the mortal realm to undergo tribulations and cultivate again. Unless one encounters a particularly great tribulation, one will generally live forever."
"Of course, if you are promoted for your merits, you can also have a lifespan of two thousand years like us."
Ghosts and spirits are not immortal, transcend the Five Elements, or exist outside the Three Realms; under normal circumstances, they also experience calamities such as the Yin Life Calamity and the War Calamity.
Ghosts and spirits place great importance on merit and karma.
Upon hearing this, Huang Bai's initial interest vanished instantly.
The limitations imposed by ghosts and gods are too great; one must live under the roof of others and still cannot escape calamities.
Moreover, once bound to this realm, it is unknown whether one will be able to use the Heavenly Decree to travel through the realms again.
"Forget it, I have no intention of becoming a god. Being a carefree hermit is just fine."
Cultivating both body and mind is the goal of Huang Bai.
Ghosts and spirits are a last resort; otherwise, he wouldn't have considered this matter.
"I knew it was you."
The White Crane Boy revealed a knowing look.
"One day, when your physical body breaks through and you become a terrestrial immortal, we'll drink and make merry again."
Of course, if that time really comes, those who drink and make merry with Huang Bai will be even more advanced and sacred.
However, it is more likely that a hundred years later, Huang Bai will become a god with even greater magical power.
After all, cultivating both body and spirit is extremely difficult.
In any case, ghosts and gods are ultimately the safest option for Huang Bai, ensuring at least one position as a colleague.
"Thank you for your kind words, General." Huang Bai bowed and expressed his gratitude.
This action by the White Crane Boy further strengthened his resolve to cultivate Taoism.
If it weren't for the Heavenly Decree's ability to travel through the world and receive Wong Tai Sin's inheritance, how could the high and mighty guardian spirits have treated him as an equal?
The White Crane Boy reached out and plucked a white feather from his back.
Feathers fell and transformed into white flames, which then coalesced into winding ancient seal script, resembling flowers and birds, or talismans.
"This is……"
"The 'Gou Die,' also known as the 'Death-Calling Talisman,' can summon the divine power of the White Crane."
The warrant fell onto the yellow and white back of the hand, turning into red lines.
Huang Bai was somewhat moved, and bowed solemnly, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, General Baihe."
"No need for formalities. I also contributed to the exorcism, so consider this my reward."
As soon as he finished speaking, the White Crane Boy looked up at the sky.
"The time has come. See you another day."
Wow!
In an instant, Huang Bai returned to reality.
Before we knew it, dawn was breaking.
Huang Bai glanced at the document; a message had arrived from the Heavenly Decree.
【White Crane Boy's Spell】: Palm Thunder, Immobilization Spell, Protective Golden Light. Can be used once in each of the twelve two-hour periods, with power varying according to the caster's cultivation level.
"Does it change according to the caster's level?"
It seems we won't see the magnificent thunderbolts of the past few days, but thunder magic is inherently powerful and has a remarkable effect on dealing with ghosts and demons.
The rewards from this dungeon run were pretty good.
Disciple Agui rushed to the door and said, "Master was hospitalized last night."
"What happened?"
"I don't know, the report hasn't been released yet."
Ah Gui came here intending to take Huang Bai with him to visit.
Huang Bai got into A Gui's car, and the two drove to the hospital ward.
Inside a VIP ward.
Chen Lixing, with gray hair, wearing a striped hospital gown, and a cigarette dangling from his mouth, leaned alone against the window.
Hearing footsteps, Chen Lixing was startled and quickly hid the cigarette. He was relieved when he saw that it was the two of them.
"Ah Gui, watch the door. I'll have a few words with Mr. Huang."
Only Chen Lixing and Chen Lixing remained in the room.
Chen Lixing looked at Huang Bai with a calm expression, but then uttered a surprising statement.
"The doctor said I have a tumor in my brain."
"Is there any other treatment?"
"That's it. At most three months. I'm too old for surgery; I'm basically just waiting to die."
"However, there's some good news." Chen Lixing changed the subject. "I had a dream last night. I dreamt that a white crane boy descended to earth and told me that because of my good deeds, I could become a ghost messenger in the underworld after I die."
"That's really good news, congratulations." Huang Bai was finally relieved.
Ghost messengers are no match for ghosts and gods; they cannot build temples or statues to enjoy incense offerings. But at least they have a place to rest after death and can take care of their descendants.
"So, if we're not going to treat it, then so be it. While we still have life left, let's enjoy life to the fullest."
Death is a great terror for all sentient beings, and the terror lies in the unknown, and Chen Lixing is no exception.
Now that he knew what would happen after death, he had nothing to be afraid of.
Huang Bai lit a cigarette for himself, and the two of them looked out the window, puffing out smoke, each lost in their own thoughts.
Life is unpredictable. Will I regret my choices today in a few years?
Instead of being a high and mighty deity in the heavens, he wanders through the dangerous realms.
However, at least for now, I can't say I regret it.
"Thank you." Just as I was thinking, Chen Lixing inexplicably thanked me.
Why?
"If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have had this merit. Looking back, you really are the person sent by heaven to change my destiny."
If Huang Bai hadn't appeared, perhaps I would have died with regrets in my hospital bed.
"Perhaps."
Huang Bai said with a smile.
Perhaps I truly have this responsibility; since traversing the heavens, I have indeed made up for many regrets.
Several months later, Huang Bai resigned, and Chen Lixing passed away.
night.
Huang Bai sat alone in his room, meditating.
Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew open the door.
The moonlight illuminates the underworld.
Chen Lixing stood outside the door, his face ashen. He waved to himself, and blue cigarette smoke rose from his body as he disappeared.
Chen Lixing is not qualified to ascend to the upper realm. He will stay in the temples and dharma realms of this world, waiting for orders from his superiors or providing assistance to spirit mediums.
"Goodbye," Huang Bai returned the greeting with a smile. "I should probably be going too."
After Huang Bai finished speaking, he put away the books, magical artifacts, and shackles he had brought from this world, and then took out the black lotus containing the Buddha Mother's true form.
boom!
A golden light flashed, and the black lotus turned to ashes.
The Heavenly Decree slowly lit up, and his figure gradually dissipated.
The spirit world.
In the Ksitigarbha Dharma Realm, the scenes of hell are gloomy and terrifying.
Inside the mountain gate, a towering white crane sat idly with its eyes closed.
As the yellow and white cranes disappeared, the White Crane Boy suddenly opened his eyes.
"Disappeared? Who was this deity who descended to the mortal realm to undergo tribulation?"