Chapter 006: Penetrating the Mysteries and Driving Away Spirits

Dear brother, you must remember not to commit evil deeds in the mortal realm. If you cannot find a sect for cultivation for the time being, then take the imperial examination, become a good official, and engage in actions that benefit the country and the people. When the time comes for you to pass away, you will surely enter the underworld with a great deal of merit, and the underworld will treat you as a distinguished guest. At that time, once your merit is sufficient, not only can you return to the heavenly realm, but perhaps you will also be able to hold an official position.

However, some techniques that do not require confidentiality are, for Xue Gui and others, better off being passed on to Shi Zhongkui.

In the event that he is extremely fortunate, the future returns for the five of them will also be considerable

Aren't these the first two techniques of the Seventy-Two Earthly Fiends?

Accompanied by Xue Gui and Jia Shan, they hurried to the Rebirth Pool, soaring through the clouds.

As the jade tablet pressed against his forehead, the arts of talismans, the technique of divine movement, a method of cultivation known as "Eternal Spring," along with the arts of penetrating the void and exorcising spirits, all surged into his soul

What Xue Gui and others are referring to is this statement, and moreover, the more straightforward Shi Zhongkui's words are, the less they worry about his failure to fulfill his promises

Of course, under normal circumstances, the officials such as the functionary would not care at all

Shi Zhongkui displayed a sorrowful expression, first performing a bow, then tearing apart the Tianma Illustrated Book, and revealing the matter of the rebellion against the Heavenly Court.

Upon hearing that he was likely to have his memories sealed, Shi Zhongkui secretly felt fortunate for having returned once.

Moreover, we often descend to the mortal realm to capture the celestial steeds that have strayed down, summon and command the mountain deities and local gods, and employ various spirits, ghosts, and the Yellow Turban warriors as a matter of course. To summon mountain deities and local gods, and to command spirits and ghosts, one must also gain insight into the underworld and see through illusions. Therefore, the arts of summoning deities and communicating with the ethereal are considered abilities that everyone in the Horse Monitoring Bureau can learn. However, I must remind you that while these abilities are commendable, true cultivation is the proper path.

It is important to remind that after descending to the lower realm, the most crucial task is to seek out a cultivation sect or techniques, as he has heard of individuals who, upon reaching a certain level of cultivation, regained their memories from their previous lives

After expressing gratitude to Xue Guidao, he bid farewell to Wang Hu, Ma Ben, and He Yin.

Even if it is just the speed of Wang Hu's swift movement, it is still better than being completely inept

Even the most marginalized individuals can access the jade slips that only the great figures of the cultivation world would use

However, it now seems too deliberate to continue thinking about what Xue Gui and the others want in terms of martial arts techniques

Shi Zhongkui firmly held the token, but just as he intended to bow and leave, he was dumbfounded as he looked at the Lingxiao Palace, which was situated at the highest point of the thirty-three heavens, and who knows which heaven the duty officer was in

What surprised Shi Zhongkui was the two techniques of Tongyou and Qushen

Moreover, he also understands that in the worlds of Journey to the West or Investiture of the Gods, compared to divine abilities and cultivation, magical artifacts are the true path.

This matter was mentioned by the God of the Martial Star, and previously, Xue Gui and others had also discussed it with him, to which Shi Zhongkui nodded in agreement

Moreover, to speak frankly, Shi Zhongkui's misfortune is significantly related to them

Hmm? The esteemed official Zhi Dian looked at Shi Zhong Kui with confusion, "Aren't you the one who ascended to heaven just the day before yesterday? What crime have you committed to be cast down to the mortal realm for punishment?"

Fortunately, Xue Gui and others are indebted to causality, coupled with Xue Gui's own considerable insight, or one might say he has lived long enough.

It is said that this was personally approved by the Jade Emperor, and there is also the token of the God of Martial Stars, which caused the official to hesitate immediately

Upon returning to the Imperial Horse Monitoring Office, Xue Gui, Jia Shan, and others indeed surrounded him to inquire.

Otherwise, it would be a massacre

If you do not repay kindness, in the end, it is surely yourself who will suffer misfortune

Then, through the clothing on his body, he attempted to store the jade slip into the space.

Moreover, the combination of the Seventy-Two Earthly Techniques and the Thirty-Six Heavenly Techniques is collectively referred to as the 'Heavenly Book.' How could Xue Gui and others possibly comprehend it

Gong Cao and the others immediately felt sympathy for Shi Zhongkui

Both form and spirit have perished, and everything has come to a complete end

Upon hearing this, Shi Zhongkui fell into deep thought, as it was evident that they wanted him to speak up and request the cultivation methods from a few individuals

Of course, whether one can cultivate immortality depends on luck

He then thought that in case he were to be reincarnated and lose his memory, he would need to write down in detail the most unforgettable events of his life, as well as his name and other information, and hide it away just in case.

Having learned how to use the jade tablet, Shi Zhongkui also took the opportunity to re-enter his own memories and techniques into the jade tablet

In an instant, the calculations of the God of the Martial Star were rendered futile

The purpose of longevity in Changchun is to live longer, which in turn provides more opportunities

Isn't it just like Zhu Bajie, who clearly knows the Thirty-Six Transformations of the Celestial Stems, yet still cannot defeat the monkey?

In a moment of inspiration, Shi Zhongkui suddenly realized that although the Lord of the Martial Star did not provide him with any techniques, it did not mean that he could not obtain them from others.

Due to the desire to bring the cultivation method to the lower realm, Shi Zhongkui thought of memorizing the method while also worrying about making mistakes. Naturally, he then considered writing down the method and hiding it in his soul space

Upon hearing that Shi Zhongkui had voluntarily requested to descend to the mortal realm to accept punishment, and that it was sanctioned by the Jade Emperor himself, Xue Gui and the other four secretly breathed a sigh of relief

Xue Gui and the five others exchanged glances, motivated by the desire to build good relationships and the intention of reciprocity, and soon began to devise strategies for Shi Zhongkui

Shi Zhongkui was taken aback; he had intended to jot it down with pen and paper, but he never expected that this damn Heavenly Court was on a completely different level compared to the cultivation world.

Upon hearing this, Shi Zhongkui could not help but think of Bao Heizi. It is rumored that this esteemed individual had already secured the position of the King of Hell while still among the living

Fortunately, everything went smoothly, which has put my mind at ease

Causality, causality; if you owe someone, you must either possess great virtue or have the ability to reclaim it. This is what is meant by causality

Shi Zhongkui immediately thought of the monkey; if it were not for the Great Immortal's Heavenly Decision, what could the monkey do even if it could perform somersault clouds and the Seventy-Two Transformations

When Shi Zhongkui finally spoke, Xue Gui and the others were overjoyed. After a discussion among the five, they handed him four jade tablets.

The Star Lord of Wuqu waved his hand, and soon a celestial general arrived to take Shi Zhongkui to find the duty officer.

Shi Zhongkui pondered for a moment and then understood.

The three individuals, Shi Zhongkui and others, were quickly brought before the official in charge of the Hall of Justice after surrendering the token of the God of Martial Arts.

Thinking of this, Shi Zhongkui couldn't help but wonder if he should also learn from Judge Bao

After all, this was his initial verbal approval.

This is indeed the Heavenly Court, where the principles of heavenly law and causality undoubtedly exist

Xue Gui chuckled and said, "The techniques of stone guardians require careful understanding and deep insight, as well as the two methods of driving spirits. Moreover, consider the talismanic arts and the techniques of swift movement that we have taught you. Although they may not compare to the Six Gua of the Thirty-Six Celestial Techniques, they share a similar essence with the 'Talisman Water' and 'Swift Movement' found in the Seventy-Two Earthly Techniques, don't you think?"

He smiled and said, "You definitely cannot go to the Eastern Victory Divine Continent of the human realm, so it would be better to go to the three thousand small worlds"

I, your humble younger brother, express my gratitude to all the elder brothers. Once I am fortunate enough to return to the heavenly realm, I shall certainly share a drink with all of you and present my tokens of appreciation.

This means that Shi Zhongkui takes all the responsibility upon himself, while simultaneously being envious, having incurred the consequences.

The first three techniques are relatively straightforward, while the art of talismans is akin to an encyclopedia, and the divine movement is naturally used for escaping.

Xue Gui continued to speak, "Although we do not belong to any sect, the Imperial Horse Monitor is nonetheless one of the seventy-two halls of the Heavenly Court. The methods left by our predecessors, along with merit and qualifications, allow one to learn even the arts of calling the wind and summoning the rain, as well as riding the clouds. However, to reach a profound level of mastery, it ultimately depends on one's own fate and affinity."

If this could return to the Heavenly Court once again, there would surely be someone to report to the officials, and with a stroke of good luck, it might even reach the ears of the Jade Emperor

After pondering for a moment, he conferred with his subordinates for a few more words

This statement is easily understood by Shi Zhongkui

However, this matter does not need to be considered at all; the cultivation method must be obtained.