Shen Yan, a mudslide in the officialdom of the Jin Dynasty.
His colleagues impeached him: "This guy is vulgar, associates with monsters, and is a disgrace to gentlemen!"
Shen Yan exchanged a backhand for a divine beast that protects the country and placed it at the yamen gate.
The enemy cursed him: "This son has an evil nature. He will release monsters if he disagrees with him!"
Shen Yan silently took out the "Law of the Great Jin Dynasty": "See clearly, I am conducting an 'evidence search' in accordance with the law."
He reads the books of sages, cultivates the awe-inspiring spirit in his chest, and does the work of punching evil spirits and kicking treacherous ministers.
When everyone in the world thought that he was a sycophant who was committing evil acts in the name of monsters, all the monsters behind him bowed their heads, and his official robes were already shiny purple.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm really a scholar." Shen Yan put away the blood-stained official seal and explained gently: "It's just that my principles are relatively strong."
(A week has passed since the new book was released. The book has now reached almost 30,000 words. The data is still a bit unsatisfactory. This book is a novel about killing demons and becoming stronger + officialdom intrigues + conflicts among various realms + Luck Dynasty + behind-the-scenes Immortal Dynasty. I hope you will read and comment more. Each of your words is an affirmation for me and a source of strength to support me in writing.)
Seeing how little traffic the novel has, I don't know where the problem is. I hope you readers can give me some pointers so that I can revise it again.
Let me briefly introduce the setting of this book:
1. Power system:
Demons and ghosts: demons (animals turn into spirits), demons (evil gases turn into forms), ghosts (human souls turn into resentments), monsters (things turn into living beings). Killing them can gain "merits", which can offset karma, break bottlenecks, refine magic weapons, and become gods.
Human Cultivation Path:
Confucianism (mainstream): Cultivate "Haoran Qi" and rely on imperial examinations and official seals for promotion. The official seal is transformed by the luck of the dynasty. The higher the grade, the greater the power (9th grade: frighten little demons; 5th grade: follow the law when spoken; 1st grade: mouth the heavenly constitution).
Taoist (hidden world): Practice the "Golden Elixir Way", refine Qi, build foundation, Golden Elixir, Nascent Soul... Good at talismans and formations, pursue immortality, but are bound by "karma" and "cause and effect".
Buddhism (Transcendental): Cultivating "relics", emphasizing reincarnation and merit, magical powers to overcome demons, but it requires incense and vows, and it is both cooperative and independent with the dynasty.
Zhenxie Division (protagonist stage): a special agency directly under the imperial power, independent of the Sixth Department. Most of the members are ruthless people who "prove the Tao through killing" and are compatible with the combat power of various systems. The core is "official seal" and "merit".
People keep saying that I calculated my merit points wrongly, so I calculated them again.
End of Chapter 36:
[Current merit points: 10. Merit loan: 1000 points.
End of Chapter 37:
As soon as Shen Yan entered the city, he saw an injustice on the road and stopped Zhao Yuanqing.
[Get 30 merit points. Current merit points: 40 points.
At this time, the debt is still 1,000 points.
Chapter 38:
There is no increase or decrease in merit points.
Chapter 39:
There is no increase or decrease in merit points.
Chapter 40 (before revision):
With a loan of 1500 points, the total liability should be 1000+ 1500= 2500 points.
Earn 2880 merit points (kill the Earthbinder).
It costs 1,500 points to redeem "Golden Light Spell: Evil Breaking Chapter".
It costs 80 points to redeem 4 Spirit Gathering Pills.
Therefore, the balance of merit points should be: 40+ 2880- 1500- 80= 1340 points.
Debt is still 2,500 points.
My calculation error:
I mistakenly regarded the newly borrowed 1,500 points as total debt. Actually the total debt should be 2500 points.
At the same time, the merit point balance should be 1340 points, not 0 or a negative number.
Thank you for your correction! This error will affect subsequent plot logic. In order to maintain the rigor of the story, I will continue to create based on the correct data (merit points 1340, debt 2500).
Then, the consumption and benefits of Chapter 41 Ghost Market Exploration also need to be recalculated:
Chapter 41:
Shen Yan redeemed:
Breath-holding Talisman x2: 60 points
Night Vision Pill x1: 10 points
A total of 70 points are consumed.
Therefore, the correct data at the end of Chapter 41 would be:
[Merit points: 1340-70= 1270 points]
[Debt: 2500 points]
The interest is 15% per day, calculated based on 2,500 points, and the daily interest is 375 points. This is still a huge amount of pressure, but Shen Yan has 1,270 merit points on hand to buffer him.
So, I will make the correction in one chapter, thank you
The climax of the plot in the early stages is a bit lacking, but after the fifteenth chapter, almost every chapter is full of climaxes, which is worth watching.
Regarding the detailed outline of the practice system of "Killing Demons and Increasing Merit", you can take the time to read it.
1. The four worldly realms (refining and transforming qi): polishing the physical body, condensing energy, and transcending mortals.
·Body training state: Strengthen the skin and membranes of muscles and bones, make the energy and blood abundant, the strength can carry the cauldron, and the reaction is quick. Corresponds to warriors and ordinary monsters. Shen Yan is in this state.
·Qi-nourishing realm: Sensing and absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth or specific energy (such as awe-inspiring energy, incense and wish power), forming a stable sense of energy or air flow in the body, which can be initially released to strengthen fists and weapons.
·Condensing Realm: Condensing the scattered air currents in the body into purer and more condensed "true power" (such as Taoist true energy, Confucian true essence, Buddhist true power). The true power can leave the body and injure the enemy, perform low-level magic and martial arts, and initially refine the soul.
·Foundation-building state (key transformation): Full of true power, condensed into liquid "true essence", and forged the foundation of the avenue (Daoji, Wen Gong, Golden Body Embryo).
The longevity is greatly increased, the weapon can be flown at low altitude, the soul can manifest spiritual consciousness, and the soul can truly enter the door of practice. It is the key threshold that distinguishes ordinary masters from true monks.
2. The third level of supernatural power (refining qi and transforming into a god): the soul becomes stronger, the laws are understood, and the magical power manifests itself.
Golden elixir realm (/Jinshi realm/Arhat realm): True energy, awe-inspiring energy, faith power, etc. Are highly compressed and condensed to form "golden elixir" (or "literary gall", "relic").
The soul turns into a "yin spirit" and can leave the body for a short time. The magical power is majestic, the power of supernatural powers is greatly increased, and the life span is five hundred years. One side is powerful and the backbone of the sect.
·Nascent Soul Realm (/Hanlin Realm/Bodhisattva Realm): The golden elixir breaks out of the cocoon and transforms into the "Nascent Soul" (or "Wenxin" or "Dharma").
When the yin spirit turns to yang, you can wander around in a fugue for a long time. Initial contact with and application of the laws of heaven and earth, and the use of large-scale magical powers. Found a sect and call yourself the ancestor.
·Transformation of God Realm (/Confucian Realm/Buddha Realm): The Nascent Soul and the physical body are completely integrated, the soul is immortal, and it has thousands of incarnations.
He knows the rules well, follows the rules when he speaks, and his magical powers are almost instinctive. It is the pinnacle of combat power in this world, and there are only a handful of them.
3. The second realm of legend (refining gods and returning them to the void): illusory and only exists in legends.
·Void Refining Realm: The body merges with the void and controls the rules of the world.
·Integrated Dao Realm: In harmony with the Dao, one is almost immortal.
2. Detailed explanation of each practice path (different energies and methods)
Within the framework of a universal realm, different paths have different practice methods, energy attributes, and areas of focus.
1. Confucianism/Guan Dao
·Core: Self-cultivation, family management, country governance, and world peace. Cultivation is bound to knowledge, virtue, merit, popular support, and imperial power.
·Energy: awe-inspiring righteousness (derived from reading and understanding the truth and adhering to one's true intentions), official energy (derived from official authority and court laws), and people's will (derived from the love and gratitude of the people).
·Alternate names for the realm: Tongsheng (exercising the body), Xiucai (nurturing the Qi), Juren (condensing the essence), Jinshi (building the foundation), Hanlin (golden elixir), Daru (Nascent Soul), Yasheng (transforming the spirit), Saint (refining the void and combining the Tao).
·Featured system - official seal:
·Grade and material: from ninth grade (coarse wood/stone) → ninth to seventh grade (bronze) → sixth to fifth grade (black iron) → fourth to third grade (silver) → second to first grade (gold) → prince (jade) → emperor (purple gold jade seal). The material affects the upper limit and sturdiness of accommodating and amplifying official energy, will power.
·Function: Identity certificate, symbol of power. It can store official energy and willpower, which can be used to suppress evil spirits (outstanding effect on ghosts and ghosts), amplify one's own magic, form a barrier to protect the body, and communicate with superiors' official seals or national luck networks. High-grade official seals have their own coercion and have a suppressive effect on low-grade officials. Can be inherited, refined, and promoted.
·The current situation of Shen Inkstone: from the ninth grade, the stone official seal (improved due to merit and public support), can mobilize the weak power of Xihe County's earth veins and the will of the people
2. Taoist/Qi Refiner
·Core: Understanding the nature of heaven and earth, refining qi for immortality, and pursuing freedom and transcendence.
·Energy: The aura of heaven and earth is refined into true essence, and its attributes are determined by the technique (gold, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, etc.).
·Alternate names for the realm: Qi refining (body training/nourishing Qi), foundation building, golden elixir, Yuanying, transforming the spirit... (Highly consistent with the general framework).
·Characteristics: Good at talismans, formations, alchemy, weapon refining, lightning techniques, and escape techniques. There are many means and wide adaptability.
3. Buddhism
·Core: Understanding the mind and seeing one's nature, being compassionate in the world, practicing precepts, concentration and wisdom.
·Energy: the power of incense and fire (consecrated by believers), the power of Prajna Buddha (self-cultivation and enlightenment).
·Alternate names for the realm: novice (forging the body), bhikkhu (nourishing the spirit), mage (condensing the essence), Arhat (building the foundation), Bodhisattva (golden elixir), Buddha (Nascent Soul), Buddha (transformation into the spirit).
·Features: Vajra's indestructible body, Buddhist blessings (evils, soul-soothing, healing), supernatural powers, and the secret method of reincarnation. It has miraculous effects on inner demons and resentful spirits.
4. Martial arts
·Core: Develop the limits of the human body and defeat all methods with one force.
·Energy: The power of Qi and blood, fighting spirit and murderous aura, which can also be integrated into the true essence in the later stage.
·Realm: Corresponds to the general "body training, Qi nourishing, condensation, foundation building...", But focuses more on physical strength and martial arts and supernatural powers. Martial Saint is equivalent to the combat power of Jindan/Nascent Soul.
·Characteristics: Invincible in close combat, integrated offense and defense, strong willed and capable of defeating all methods. Guo Zhen is the pinnacle of this Taoist realm (around the Ningzhen realm).
5. Monsters, devils, ghosts, monsters and other alien species
·Core: bloodline inheritance, devouring evolution, Yin evil condensation, and artifacts turning into essence.
·Energy: demon power, magic power, ghost energy, evil spirit, etc.
·Level classification (roughly corresponding to the realm of the human race):
·Ordinary level (ignorant monsters, body forging-condensation): wandering souls, little demons, and walking corpses.
·Huang level (open spiritual wisdom, foundation building stage): can refine horizontal bones, speak human words, and initially develop demonic power. The following Sun Wukong (Stone-skinned Monkey) is the lower grade of this level, as are the poisonous lizard demon and the armored corpse.
·Xuan level (the initial manifestation of magical powers, the golden elixir stage): can partially transform into human form and awaken bloodline magical powers. The evil object that Shen Yan's father is tracking down is this level.
·Earth Level (Great Demon King, Nascent Soul Stage): Completely transformed, with vast supernatural powers, able to separate one party from another.
·Heavenly Level (Demon Emperor, Demon Lord, Divine Transformation Stage): Equivalent to the pinnacle of the human race, overlooking all living beings.
·World-destroying level (unnameable): Beyond becoming a god, it is only a legend.
(Brothers, are you happy with Chapter 18? Brother Shen has made a breakthrough in strength and stepped into the Qi-nourishing realm! The monkey is also honest! In the next chapter, visit the sick county captain and dig out more inside stories! The plot continues to be high-energy! Come and collect your tickets!)
(Brothers, isn't the Tightening Curse awesome? Brother Monkey has the same style, specializing in treating all kinds of dissatisfaction! Brother Shen has really conquered this big guy now! It's this loan shark... 100 Merit points a day, it hurts to think about it! Hurry and vote for favorites, help Brother Shen think about how to pay off the debt!)
A pretty good fantasy novel, with official battles and monsters jumping up and down... Worth looking forward to
A very good article on Confucianism and Taoism + officialdom struggle. I hope to keep up the good work.
(A week has passed since the new book was released. The book has now reached almost 30,000 words. The data is still a bit unsatisfactory. This book is a novel about killing demons and becoming stronger + officialdom intrigues + conflicts among various realms + Luck Dynasty + behind-the-scenes Immortal Dynasty. I hope you will read and comment more. Each of your words is an affirmation for me and a source of strength to support me in writing.)
Seeing how little traffic the novel has, I don't know where the problem is. I hope you readers can give me some pointers so that I can revise it again. Let me briefly introduce the setting of this book: 1. Power system: Demons and ghosts: demons (animals turn into spirits), demons (evil gases turn into forms), ghosts (human souls turn into resentments), monsters (things turn into living beings). Killing them can gain "merits", which can offset karma, break bottlenecks, refine magic weapons, and become gods. Human Cultivation Path: Confucianism (mainstream): Cultivate "Haoran Qi" and rely on imperial examinations and official seals for promotion. The official seal is transformed by the luck of the dynasty. The higher the grade, the greater the power (9th grade: frighten little demons; 5th grade: follow the law when spoken; 1st grade: mouth the heavenly constitution). Taoist (hidden world): Practice the "Golden Elixir Way", refine Qi, build foundation, Golden Elixir, Nascent Soul... Good at talismans and formations, pursue immortality, but are bound by "karma" and "cause and effect". Buddhism (Transcendental): Cultivating "relics", emphasizing reincarnation and merit, magical powers to overcome demons, but it requires incense and vows, and it is both cooperative and independent with the dynasty. Zhenxie Division (protagonist stage): a special agency directly under the imperial power, independent of the Sixth Department. Most of the members are ruthless people who "prove the Tao through killing" and are compatible with the combat power of various systems. The core is "official seal" and "merit".
People keep saying that I calculated my merit points wrongly, so I calculated them again. End of Chapter 36: [Current merit points: 10. Merit loan: 1000 points. End of Chapter 37: As soon as Shen Yan entered the city, he saw an injustice on the road and stopped Zhao Yuanqing. [Get 30 merit points. Current merit points: 40 points. At this time, the debt is still 1,000 points. Chapter 38: There is no increase or decrease in merit points. Chapter 39: There is no increase or decrease in merit points. Chapter 40 (before revision): With a loan of 1500 points, the total liability should be 1000+ 1500= 2500 points. Earn 2880 merit points (kill the Earthbinder). It costs 1,500 points to redeem "Golden Light Spell: Evil Breaking Chapter". It costs 80 points to redeem 4 Spirit Gathering Pills. Therefore, the balance of merit points should be: 40+ 2880- 1500- 80= 1340 points. Debt is still 2,500 points. My calculation error: I mistakenly regarded the newly borrowed 1,500 points as total debt. Actually the total debt should be 2500 points. At the same time, the merit point balance should be 1340 points, not 0 or a negative number. Thank you for your correction! This error will affect subsequent plot logic. In order to maintain the rigor of the story, I will continue to create based on the correct data (merit points 1340, debt 2500). Then, the consumption and benefits of Chapter 41 Ghost Market Exploration also need to be recalculated: Chapter 41: Shen Yan redeemed: Breath-holding Talisman x2: 60 points Night Vision Pill x1: 10 points A total of 70 points are consumed. Therefore, the correct data at the end of Chapter 41 would be: [Merit points: 1340-70= 1270 points] [Debt: 2500 points] The interest is 15% per day, calculated based on 2,500 points, and the daily interest is 375 points. This is still a huge amount of pressure, but Shen Yan has 1,270 merit points on hand to buffer him. So, I will make the correction in one chapter, thank you
The climax of the plot in the early stages is a bit lacking, but after the fifteenth chapter, almost every chapter is full of climaxes, which is worth watching.
Regarding the detailed outline of the practice system of "Killing Demons and Increasing Merit", you can take the time to read it. 1. The four worldly realms (refining and transforming qi): polishing the physical body, condensing energy, and transcending mortals. ·Body training state: Strengthen the skin and membranes of muscles and bones, make the energy and blood abundant, the strength can carry the cauldron, and the reaction is quick. Corresponds to warriors and ordinary monsters. Shen Yan is in this state. ·Qi-nourishing realm: Sensing and absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth or specific energy (such as awe-inspiring energy, incense and wish power), forming a stable sense of energy or air flow in the body, which can be initially released to strengthen fists and weapons. ·Condensing Realm: Condensing the scattered air currents in the body into purer and more condensed "true power" (such as Taoist true energy, Confucian true essence, Buddhist true power). The true power can leave the body and injure the enemy, perform low-level magic and martial arts, and initially refine the soul. ·Foundation-building state (key transformation): Full of true power, condensed into liquid "true essence", and forged the foundation of the avenue (Daoji, Wen Gong, Golden Body Embryo). The longevity is greatly increased, the weapon can be flown at low altitude, the soul can manifest spiritual consciousness, and the soul can truly enter the door of practice. It is the key threshold that distinguishes ordinary masters from true monks. 2. The third level of supernatural power (refining qi and transforming into a god): the soul becomes stronger, the laws are understood, and the magical power manifests itself. Golden elixir realm (/Jinshi realm/Arhat realm): True energy, awe-inspiring energy, faith power, etc. Are highly compressed and condensed to form "golden elixir" (or "literary gall", "relic"). The soul turns into a "yin spirit" and can leave the body for a short time. The magical power is majestic, the power of supernatural powers is greatly increased, and the life span is five hundred years. One side is powerful and the backbone of the sect. ·Nascent Soul Realm (/Hanlin Realm/Bodhisattva Realm): The golden elixir breaks out of the cocoon and transforms into the "Nascent Soul" (or "Wenxin" or "Dharma"). When the yin spirit turns to yang, you can wander around in a fugue for a long time. Initial contact with and application of the laws of heaven and earth, and the use of large-scale magical powers. Found a sect and call yourself the ancestor. ·Transformation of God Realm (/Confucian Realm/Buddha Realm): The Nascent Soul and the physical body are completely integrated, the soul is immortal, and it has thousands of incarnations. He knows the rules well, follows the rules when he speaks, and his magical powers are almost instinctive. It is the pinnacle of combat power in this world, and there are only a handful of them. 3. The second realm of legend (refining gods and returning them to the void): illusory and only exists in legends. ·Void Refining Realm: The body merges with the void and controls the rules of the world. ·Integrated Dao Realm: In harmony with the Dao, one is almost immortal. 2. Detailed explanation of each practice path (different energies and methods) Within the framework of a universal realm, different paths have different practice methods, energy attributes, and areas of focus. 1. Confucianism/Guan Dao ·Core: Self-cultivation, family management, country governance, and world peace. Cultivation is bound to knowledge, virtue, merit, popular support, and imperial power. ·Energy: awe-inspiring righteousness (derived from reading and understanding the truth and adhering to one's true intentions), official energy (derived from official authority and court laws), and people's will (derived from the love and gratitude of the people). ·Alternate names for the realm: Tongsheng (exercising the body), Xiucai (nurturing the Qi), Juren (condensing the essence), Jinshi (building the foundation), Hanlin (golden elixir), Daru (Nascent Soul), Yasheng (transforming the spirit), Saint (refining the void and combining the Tao). ·Featured system - official seal: ·Grade and material: from ninth grade (coarse wood/stone) → ninth to seventh grade (bronze) → sixth to fifth grade (black iron) → fourth to third grade (silver) → second to first grade (gold) → prince (jade) → emperor (purple gold jade seal). The material affects the upper limit and sturdiness of accommodating and amplifying official energy, will power. ·Function: Identity certificate, symbol of power. It can store official energy and willpower, which can be used to suppress evil spirits (outstanding effect on ghosts and ghosts), amplify one's own magic, form a barrier to protect the body, and communicate with superiors' official seals or national luck networks. High-grade official seals have their own coercion and have a suppressive effect on low-grade officials. Can be inherited, refined, and promoted. ·The current situation of Shen Inkstone: from the ninth grade, the stone official seal (improved due to merit and public support), can mobilize the weak power of Xihe County's earth veins and the will of the people 2. Taoist/Qi Refiner ·Core: Understanding the nature of heaven and earth, refining qi for immortality, and pursuing freedom and transcendence. ·Energy: The aura of heaven and earth is refined into true essence, and its attributes are determined by the technique (gold, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, etc.). ·Alternate names for the realm: Qi refining (body training/nourishing Qi), foundation building, golden elixir, Yuanying, transforming the spirit... (Highly consistent with the general framework). ·Characteristics: Good at talismans, formations, alchemy, weapon refining, lightning techniques, and escape techniques. There are many means and wide adaptability. 3. Buddhism ·Core: Understanding the mind and seeing one's nature, being compassionate in the world, practicing precepts, concentration and wisdom. ·Energy: the power of incense and fire (consecrated by believers), the power of Prajna Buddha (self-cultivation and enlightenment). ·Alternate names for the realm: novice (forging the body), bhikkhu (nourishing the spirit), mage (condensing the essence), Arhat (building the foundation), Bodhisattva (golden elixir), Buddha (Nascent Soul), Buddha (transformation into the spirit). ·Features: Vajra's indestructible body, Buddhist blessings (evils, soul-soothing, healing), supernatural powers, and the secret method of reincarnation. It has miraculous effects on inner demons and resentful spirits. 4. Martial arts ·Core: Develop the limits of the human body and defeat all methods with one force. ·Energy: The power of Qi and blood, fighting spirit and murderous aura, which can also be integrated into the true essence in the later stage. ·Realm: Corresponds to the general "body training, Qi nourishing, condensation, foundation building...", But focuses more on physical strength and martial arts and supernatural powers. Martial Saint is equivalent to the combat power of Jindan/Nascent Soul. ·Characteristics: Invincible in close combat, integrated offense and defense, strong willed and capable of defeating all methods. Guo Zhen is the pinnacle of this Taoist realm (around the Ningzhen realm). 5. Monsters, devils, ghosts, monsters and other alien species ·Core: bloodline inheritance, devouring evolution, Yin evil condensation, and artifacts turning into essence. ·Energy: demon power, magic power, ghost energy, evil spirit, etc. ·Level classification (roughly corresponding to the realm of the human race): ·Ordinary level (ignorant monsters, body forging-condensation): wandering souls, little demons, and walking corpses. ·Huang level (open spiritual wisdom, foundation building stage): can refine horizontal bones, speak human words, and initially develop demonic power. The following Sun Wukong (Stone-skinned Monkey) is the lower grade of this level, as are the poisonous lizard demon and the armored corpse. ·Xuan level (the initial manifestation of magical powers, the golden elixir stage): can partially transform into human form and awaken bloodline magical powers. The evil object that Shen Yan's father is tracking down is this level. ·Earth Level (Great Demon King, Nascent Soul Stage): Completely transformed, with vast supernatural powers, able to separate one party from another. ·Heavenly Level (Demon Emperor, Demon Lord, Divine Transformation Stage): Equivalent to the pinnacle of the human race, overlooking all living beings. ·World-destroying level (unnameable): Beyond becoming a god, it is only a legend.
(Brothers, are you happy with Chapter 18? Brother Shen has made a breakthrough in strength and stepped into the Qi-nourishing realm! The monkey is also honest! In the next chapter, visit the sick county captain and dig out more inside stories! The plot continues to be high-energy! Come and collect your tickets!)
(Brothers, isn't the Tightening Curse awesome? Brother Monkey has the same style, specializing in treating all kinds of dissatisfaction! Brother Shen has really conquered this big guy now! It's this loan shark... 100 Merit points a day, it hurts to think about it! Hurry and vote for favorites, help Brother Shen think about how to pay off the debt!)
A pretty good fantasy novel, with official battles and monsters jumping up and down... Worth looking forward to
A very good article on Confucianism and Taoism + officialdom struggle. I hope to keep up the good work.