Ji Xiang lifted the treasure chest on the ground, revealing a giant, blue-faced, fanged ghoul mask imprint.
All the wishes condensed in the Seven Treasures Pavilion gathered into this ghoul mask. At this moment, a scroll flew out of the sack, titled "Record of Maitreya's Ascent Painting." Text appeared within the scroll:
"May in the future, I and all sentient beings ascend with Maitreya, descend with Maitreya, and be with Maitreya for all lifetimes, forever free from the cycle of birth and death, and ultimately achieve supreme enlightenment."
The term "Ci Shi" refers to Maitreya Buddha. It is said that after believing in Maitreya, one must first ascend to the Tushita Heaven and then descend to the human world after some time.
Ji Xiang held the scroll that had automatically flown out. The ghoul mask below transformed, sensing the scroll.
The wishes connected, and Ji Xiang was stunned for a moment, almost disbelieving.
The ghoul mask spoke:
"To retrieve treasures from the Southern Jambudvipa Continent from Tushita Heaven, a sacrifice is required."
Southern Jambudvipa Continent?
Sacrifice?
Why would the names of the Four Continents in Buddhism appear from the mouth of this ghoul mask, and why would it demand a sacrifice?
Fortunately, the Inner Scenery Divine Tablet reacted to this ghoul mask:
[Huijijingang Seat of Hell Imprint: After the Tathagata's nirvana, vows to save all beings.]
[The establishment of hell is due to the karma of sentient beings in the Southern Jambudvipa Continent.]
[The special significance is that the Buddha was born in the Southern Jambudvipa Continent. Among the Four Continents, only the Southern Jambudvipa Continent has a lotus platform called the Vajra Seat. Bodhisattvas must attain "Vajra Samadhi" on this seat to become Buddhas. Hell lies beneath this Vajra Seat.]
[After Shakyamuni entered nirvana, all gods, human divine kings, came to pay homage to the Buddha. Only one king did not come. The gods and saints were displeased and went to trouble him. This king's divine power transformed filth into a vast chasm, cursing all saints, and no one could oppose him. The masses grieved and recited verses in unison. At this moment, a Vajra emerged from the Buddha's left heart, rose from the seats, and subdued this king. ]
[This Vajra suppresses the filth of hell and is an enemy to all heavenly demons and heretics.]
[By offering sacrifices to this Vajra's Hell Imprint, the sacrificial offerings can be any living or dead beings, be they humans, demons, ghosts, or monsters. After being sacrificed, the offerings will fall into Avici Hell to be devoured by ghosts (the second most terrifying place in Buddhist hells, the first being Vajra Hell), and the sacrificer will receive the Jambudvipa gold offered by the ghosts.]
As Ji Xiang's gaze turned cold, the Sky Fox suddenly arrived with the head of the Nine Lotus Black Fox Ancestor. The moment they met, the head of this black-furred vixen's head suddenly opened its eyes, and a seductive divine light shone upon Ji Xiang.
She retracted her primordial spirit consciousness to her brow, intending to bewitch Ji Xiang at this moment. The divine light permeated Ji Xiang's entire body. This change was unexpected even by the Sky Fox, but her form and spirit were close to collapsing. After staring at the Nine Lotus Black Fox Ancestor for two or three breaths, Ji Xiang instantly appeared before him.
"Little brother, let me go."
The Nine Lotus Black Fox Ancestor uttered a soul-stirring, bewitching sound.
Ji Xiang's gaze remained steady. As she said, he snatched her head from the Sky Fox's hand.
The Nine Lotus Black Fox Ancestor was secretly rejoicing, thinking she was about to escape, but the next moment, Ji Xiang turned her head and saw the ghoul mask on the ground. The Nine Lotus Black Fox Ancestor's gaze froze. She quickly spoke, her expression panicked:
"What is this thing? No, don't put me here, take me out, good brother, listen to your sister..."
Ji Xiang said indifferently, "No, I will release you here. I have the final say."
The Nine Lotus Black Fox Ancestor was stunned, realizing then that Ji Xiang was not bewitched by her at all. She was instantly terrified, her eyes bulging. She began to beg for mercy:
"No! No! Good Daoist, great immortal! Don't throw me down, I can be your slave or maid! I swear, I swear I will never gather followers again, nor will I secretly collect incense offerings. Spare my life, spare me!"
"In the past, Master Zhang also had fox spirits serving him. I am willing to serve you..."
The next moment, Ji Xiang threw her head inside:
"Enough, you talk too much even when I'm letting you go!"
"No! You... how could you...!"
The Nine Lotus Black Fox Ancestor's primordial spirit desperately tried to escape. Ji Xiang uttered a single word: "Still."
With the minor divine ability activated, the head and primordial spirit of the Nine Lotus Black Fox Ancestor were directly devoured by the ghoul mask!
"Evil begets evil. For you, it's also a form of recycling."
Then, he waved his hand, and the Sky Fox beside him dissipated as ordered, also relieved. Feng Menglong resumed his human form. Ji Xiang flicked his sleeve, and a strong gust of wind blew, dispersing the surrounding阴气 (yin energy):
"Take these sacks out, I'll watch here."
Feng Menglong only wanted to get away from this strange ghoul mask and immediately agreed: "Brother Ji, I'll wait for you outside!"
With that, he hoisted the three sacks and ran. His physical condition was much stronger than before at the dock. Indeed, he was usually weak, but when it came to picking up treasures, he could carry two hundred pounds of goods up six floors in one go.
At this moment, the ghoul mask on the ground let out a laugh:
"Good! A fox demon's primordial spirit! Excellent quality!"
"Ten catties of Jambudvipa gold!"
As it finished speaking, its large mouth opened, spewing out streams of reddish-yellow, shimmering quicksand-like gold, like a fountain. Simultaneously, strange whistling sounds emanated from the ghoul's mouth. Just as the sand gold was exchanged, it seemed as if a ghost wanted to escape from the large ghoul's mouth. A hand stretched out, erupting with a surging and powerful aura!
Even Ji Xiang was shocked!
But in the next instant, the ghoul's mouth closed!
Boom!
This hand actually blocked the ghoul's teeth, struggling. The ghoul let out strange whistling sounds, and finally, this stalemate ended with the ghoul's victory. The middle finger of the ghost's hand snapped off!
A black, ghostly finger rolled into the nearby ruins.
The ghoul maintained its smile.
Ji Xiang watched it impassively.
Actually, you almost got into trouble just now, didn't you? Stop smiling.
Then, the Inner Scenery Divine Tablet provided another description:
[Candala's Finger (Guiding Divine Position: Peacock Mingwang): Utterly evil and lowly, a peak-level powerhouse! Banished to Avici Hell, exchanging life for Jambudvipa gold, but suppressed by the Huijijingang Seat of Hell Imprint. This person is still looking for a way to leave Avici Hell...]
[This finger possesses violent and malevolent energy, capable of ruining cultivation! Being struck by this finger will temporarily reduce the opponent's strength by one realm!]
[Taking too much Jambudvipa gold will eventually result in an evil spirit from Avici Hell escaping, which is like a bribe and an exchange.]
Ji Xiang fell silent for a moment, then suddenly pondered.
If I keep scooping up gold with all my might, and then that ghost comes out, and I push it back into hell, wouldn't that be a perpetual motion machine?