Record of a Demon's Cultivation-Chapter 708: Self Sacrifice

Translator: CinderTL

The Si Family.

Si Ming was momentarily stunned as he gazed at the ten massive flying ships that had suddenly appeared above his family’s estate.

Each of these ships was three hundred zhang in length and fifty zhang in width, with nine levels in total.

A single ship could accommodate fifty thousand people.

With ten ships, they could hold half a million people, enough to carry the entire Si family.

From one of the ships, a young monk flew out on a sword, hovering in the air above the Si family.

Si Ming quickly flew up to meet the monk, politely inquiring, "Master Jie Chen, may I ask why you have brought so many ships to the Si family?"

Although Jie Chen was only at the early Foundation Establishment stage, Si Ming dared not show any disrespect.

This was because Jie Chen was a close attendant of Master Xiao Chan, responsible for his daily needs and highly trusted by him.

Jie Chen glanced at Si Ming and spoke in a calm tone, with a hint of superiority in his voice, "This humble monk is here to deliver Master Xiao Chan’s orders."

"May I ask what Master Xiao Chan’s instructions are?" Si Ming asked with a forced smile.

Jie Chen replied, "The master commands that all members of the Si family board the ships immediately and head to the Jie Mountain Market at Yishi Ridge to welcome the return of Zen Master Fayan."

A flash of surprise crossed Si Ming’s face, followed by a hint of confusion.

"Ancestor Si Shan’s Nirvana Ground is at the Jie Mountain Market? How could it be in such a remote place? It’s less than a hundred li from the Jie Mountain Spirit Stone Mine of the Nine Palaces Sect. Isn’t it too risky to bring all the Si family members, including mortals? What if the Nine Palaces Sect harbors ill intentions and interferes with the ancestor’s Nirvana? Wouldn’t these family members be in danger? Perhaps it would be better if I led the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Si family to go instead?"

Jie Chen said, "This is Master Xiao Chan’s command, and the Si family must not disobey. The return of Zen Master Fayan is a significant event for both the Mixed Yuan Temple and your Si family. It must be announced to the entire Immortal Cultivation World. How can we act so carelessly? Even if your Si family doesn’t care about face, our Mixed Yuan Temple must uphold its ten-thousand-year reputation. How can we send only a few people to welcome the Zen Master?"

Seeing Jie Chen’s firm tone, Si Ming had no choice but to nod in agreement.

Compared to a behemoth like the Mixed Yuan Temple, the Si family was too weak to have any room for negotiation.

However, as long as Ancestor Si Shan could return successfully, everything would change.

At that time, at least Jie Chen wouldn’t dare to treat him so rudely.

Si Ming issued orders to the dozen or so Foundation Establishment cultivators within the family, instructing them to help the mortal members of the Si family board the ships.

It took a full hour for all four hundred thousand members of the Si family to board the ships.

The ships slowly accelerated and headed towards Jie Mountain.

The members of the Si family on board, especially the mortals, had never ridden on such a grand and majestic ship before.

None of them stayed in the cabins; instead, they all chose to stand on the deck, their faces filled with unconcealed excitement.

They looked up at the white clouds the ships passed through and gazed down at the undulating land and the crisscrossing rivers and mountains.

They chatted and discussed animatedly, occasionally letting out exclamations of awe and admiration.

The monks from the Mixed Yuan Temple, who were responsible for controlling the ships and the Wind Blocking Formation, appeared detached and indifferent, as if they had transcended worldly concerns, paying no attention to the scene around them.

The ships weren’t particularly fast, and it took two days to reach the airspace above the Jie Mountain Market.

By then, Xiao Chan, accompanied by ten Golden Elixir cultivators, was already waiting there.

Jie Chen flew out and approached Xiao Chan.

"Master, all members of the Si family have been brought here."

He emphasized the word "all" with particular weight.

Xiao Chan did not respond to Jie Chen. His gaze swept over the fleet of Giant Flying Ships and finally settled on Si Ming, who was approaching through the air.

"Patron, I must trouble you and your family members to make this journey," Xiao Chan spoke in his usual polite and gentle tone, which was as refreshing as a spring breeze.

Si Ming replied, "It is my duty! Welcoming the return of Ancestor Si Shan is a responsibility that falls upon our Si family."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Si Ming inquired.

"May I ask, Master, when will Ancestor Si Shan achieve Nirvana Rebirth?"

Xiao Chan replied, "No rush, we still need one more ritual."

"A ritual?"

Si Ming was puzzled, as Xiao Chan had never mentioned the need for a ritual before.

Who would they be offering sacrifices to?

The Buddha of the Buddhist sect?

Or perhaps the ancient deities from legends?

Xiao Chan said, "The ritual will be performed by the disciples of Mixed Yuan Temple. You need not worry about it."

Si Ming looked down and saw ten Mixed Yuan Temple monks at the Golden Core Stage, each standing at a different position around the edge of Jie Mountain Market, holding a nine-ring staff that was ten feet long.

The ten monks began to move their staffs, the rings clashing against the shafts, producing a clear and melodious Brahmaic Sound.

The Brahmaic Sound echoed through every corner of the market, enveloping the entire Jie Mountain Market in a solemn atmosphere.

Hidden array patterns throughout the market were activated at this moment.

Streaks of golden light rose up.

The light gradually converged into ten radiant pillars, shooting straight into the sky.

Between the pillars, countless golden runes materialized, eventually forming a massive light array that enveloped the entire Jie Mountain Market.

The air within the market seemed to solidify. Everyone felt an indescribable sense of oppression.

The arrival of Xiao Chan and the Mixed Yuan Temple monks, along with the ten giant flying ships carrying the Si family, had already caught the attention of the rogue cultivators and Nine Palaces Sect disciples in the market.

They must have received some instructions, as upon seeing these people arrive, they voluntarily withdrew from Jie Mountain Market.

Thus, the entire market was already empty.

On the other side of Jie Mountain, the Mountain Protection Array had also been activated.

Seeing the array activated, Xiao Chan said to Si Ming, "Patron, we will now need the Si family to contribute."

Si Ming was confused but still responded readily, "Master, whatever you need from the Si family, please just instruct us."

"It is good that you are willing to cooperate."

A smile appeared on Xiao Chan’s face, filled with compassion and serenity. But the words he spoke next sent chills down Si Ming’s spine.

"Then, I ask the entire Si family to offer themselves as sacrifices."

Si Ming was stunned and horrified.

"Master, what are you saying? Offer ourselves as sacrifices?"

Xiao Chan said, "Yes, you heard correctly. To achieve Nirvana Rebirth through the cultivation of the ’Buddha Nirvana Sutra,’ one must use the flesh and blood of their blood relatives to rebuild their body; and use their souls as nourishment to awaken the dormant consciousness."

"This... this is impossible!" Si Ming’s eyes widened in terror, filled with fear.

Xiao Chan said, "If it were not for the need to have your Si family offer sacrifices, why would Zen Master Fayan, a monk, go to such lengths to help the Si family grow? After the Zen Master’s passing, why would Mixed Yuan Temple protect your Si family for hundreds of years?"

Si Ming’s face turned furious, his finger pointing at Xiao Chan, his voice filled with uncontrollable indignation.

"Your Mixed Yuan Temple claims to be the orthodox Buddhist sect. Yet you use the lives of hundreds of thousands of innocent people as sacrifices, not even sparing the elderly, weak, women, and children. Such inhumanity is utterly insane!"

Facing Si Ming’s accusations, Xiao Chan remained calm, his expression still one of compassion and kindness.

"The Buddha said: If I do not enter hell, who will? Today, for Zen Master Fayan to achieve Nirvana Rebirth, I ask the entire Si family to enter this boundless hell. This humble monk will chant the Rebirth Mantra for you, wishing you an early ascent to paradise."

After speaking, Xiao Chan suddenly realized something and added one more sentence.

"Oh, I forgot. Once you are sacrificed, your soul will scatter, and you won’t be able to reach the Pure Land."

(End of the Chapter)

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