After the Golden Elixir Ceremony, Zhou Jun hosted several people to have a banquet at Chaoyuan Peak. The guests at the table were either the younger Golden Elixir monks in the sect, or their peers who had perfected their practice and were pursuing opportunities.
A group of disciples were drinking, talking about mysteries, and talking about Taoism to the moon. They were very interested. There were also a few talented people who wrote poems, which was very enjoyable.
When the atmosphere in the venue was getting heated, suddenly a Taoist priest with a high crown hurried in, and someone shouted: "Junior Brother Yun, why are you here so late!"
Taoist priest Na Yun had no time to respond, so he sat down, took a swig from the dendrobium, and shouted: "The latest news!"
He was from the Yun family, had a good background, and was generous and open-minded. Many people in the room were friends with him. Seeing that he was in high spirits, they all immediately became interested and shouted: "What's the news? Don't tell anyone."
Taoist Yun did not try to be mysterious and said directly: "Today, Uncle Dao Miao killed Yang Huaizun on the shore of the East China Sea."
"What?"
"really?"
"Of course it's true!" said Master Yun: "The fighting broke out near Yunbaoxian City. It is said that the two sides walked for a few rounds at most. When the experts from the city went to investigate, there was only a mess... Now it has become a crazy thing in Shenzhou. ”
Hearing this, everyone was amazed. Taoist Yun took a sip of wine, shook his head and said, "Hey, I heard that my father originally intended for me to become a disciple of my uncle, the Taoist Master, but it's a pity that it didn't happen..."
Someone reminded from the side: "Senior Brother Li is still here."
"Oh?" Taoist Yun looked around and saw Li Changfeng at the table on the other side. He was not ashamed. He raised his glass and drank a cup with Li Changfeng from a distance. Then he sighed and said: "Uncle Xu has only been practicing Taoism for more than two hundred years. Having reached such a state, it is definitely certain that he will become a Yuan Shen in the future."
"It's extreme, it's extreme."
Everyone said this, which naturally fell into the ears of Li Changfeng and others. Laiyun popped his head out of the wine jar and shouted: "Why did the master suddenly go out? It turns out that he was venting his anger on Xiao Lizi."
"What?" Yuan Hao still didn't know the inside story and asked, "Why do you say that Master killed Yang Huaizun to vent his anger on Senior Brother?"
"Uncle Liyun is just making nonsense, junior brother, don't worry about it." Li Changfeng shook his head and said nothing.
Yuan Hao saw that he seemed to be not very interested and didn't ask any more questions. He drank a few drinks and suddenly said: "I haven't seen Master since I returned to the mountain. Why don't we leave first and go back to Chongyun?"
"Huh?" Jiaolong Xianyun was eating and drinking proudly. Hearing this, he immediately shook his head and said: "No, no, it's not too late to leave after you have fun..."
Before Liyun finished speaking, Li Changfeng's spirit perked up slightly and he responded: "It should be so, what do Jin'er think?"
You Jin'er had been quietly staying at the table to drink with her. After hearing this, Li Changfeng said to Liyun, "Uncle, if you haven't fully enjoyed yourself, you don't have to come back with us."
However, Liyun was just eating and drinking. After Li Changfeng and others left, there was no reason for him to stay here alone. Hearing this, he had no choice but to follow him angrily. The three of them brought a glass of wine to find Zhou Jun and said goodbye, then left the table. .
Chaoyuan Peak and Chongyun Peak are not close to each other, but the distance traveled by everyone is nothing, not to mention that there is a cracking cloud here. It just let out a breath, raised a cloud head, and lifted the three of them up, flying like lightning. They have arrived at Chongyun Peak.
When they reached the edge of Tianchi and the clouds lowered, they saw a handsome Taoist priest meditating facing the moon. The bright moonlight changed slightly in light and dark as he breathed in and out.
Li Changfeng was slightly surprised at first, then realized what he was doing and asked Yuan Hao, "Is this Junior Brother Qin?"
Li Changfeng had been away from the mountain for more than 20 years, but he had never met Qin Dengxiao. If he hadn't heard from Yuan Hao, he wouldn't have known that his master had another junior disciple.
Yuan Hao and Qin Dengxiao were familiar with each other, so he naturally responded: "Exactly."
Li Changfeng couldn't help but say: "Junior Brother Qin has such a high level of merit."
He has been a disciple of Xu Zhuang for so long, and the growth and cultivation of his second junior brother Yuan Hao happened in front of his eyes. As a result, to this day, Yuan Hao has perfected the practice and started to explore the path of golden elixir, but he is still trapped in this. .
Now seeing his third junior brother who has only been in the industry for more than 20 years, Li Changfeng couldn't help but feel a little bit more pressure because his skills were still far superior to his own.
Qin Dengxiao was naturally aware of the three people's lowering of clouds. At this time, he slowly put away his martial arts and stood up. Seeing this, Yuan Hao rushed to shout: "Junior brother Qin, when did you return to the door, why was it so quiet? "
Qin Dengxiao smiled and said: "I just returned to the sect with Master today."
Li Changfeng's heart moved, and he secretly said that it was true, but Qin Dengxiao had no intention of talking about this matter, so he naturally changed the subject and asked, "This must be the senior brother."
After saying that, he raised his hands in a salute and said with a smile: "My younger brother Qin Dengxiao, I haven't been here for a long time and I haven't met my senior brother yet. Please forgive me."
"Junior brother, your words are serious." Li Changfeng hurriedly returned the salute, but the two of them did not exchange a few words before Yuan Hao interrupted and asked: "Junior brother Qin, since you returned to the door with the master, I wonder if the master is still in the house now. ?”
Qin Dengxiao smiled and said: "Master is in the mansion, waiting for Senior Brother to pay his respects."
Yuan Hao was startled and said hurriedly: "How can we keep our teacher waiting for a long time?" Then he took the two of them to the mansion.
Li Changfeng did not dare to neglect, but before leaving, he said to You Jin'er: "Jin'er, please come to my house for a while. After I pay a visit to the master, I will go to find you."
You Jin'er naturally knew the etiquette and acted accordingly. Li Changfeng followed Yuan Hao, Qin Dengxiao and the others straight to the cave. Just as he stepped into the gate, he saw Xue Yuren lighting incense. Clouds flowed out of the furnace, crossing the table like a waterfall. It flowed to the ground and spread all over the hall in a moment.
Through the clouds and mist, we could see Xu Zhuang sitting upright on the main seat, his eyes slightly closed. The three of them couldn't help but become solemn, walked slowly into the hall, and worshiped together: "Disciples have met Master."
Xu Zhuang opened his eyes, nodded slightly, and after asking the three of them to take their seats, he slowly said: "You three have been my disciples for a long time. Apart from Taoist guidance, I have never given you anything superhuman." First-class treatment, unique benefits.”
The three of them were about to speak out when they heard the words, but Xu Zhuang raised his hand slightly, silenced their words, and continued:
"This is also a process of shaping your character and sharpening your Tao. I don't feel any guilt as a teacher. However, today is different from the past. The situation in Shenzhou is becoming increasingly serious, and the sect has not spared any effort to train disciples. I should also have new expectations for you. arrange."
In fact, Xu Zhuang accepted these three apprentices, except for Yuan Hao because of the orders of his master, while Li Changfeng and Qin Dengxiao did so casually. However, now that they have been accepted into the sect, he also has to bear some responsibility.
He glanced at Qin Dengxiao and said, "I have made arrangements for Dengxiao. As for Changfeng, Hao'er and you two."
Xu Zhuang paused for a moment, then asked Li Changfeng: "Changfeng, you once told me that you would pursue high-grade golden elixirs until death without any regrets. Do you still insist on it now?"
Li Changfeng's face was solemn and he responded firmly: "Disciple still insists."
Xu Zhuang nodded lightly and said, "I have told you before that since you have chosen this path, I will never give you a way out."
"But since you can persevere, I will not be stingy as a teacher. I will ask for a piece of Tai Su Yuan Zhen from the sect to help you with your achievements."
Li Changfeng's qualifications and understanding are not bad, and his diligence in practice is comparable to that of Xu Zhuang when he was young. In terms of Taoism, skills, and swordsmanship, he is among the best among his peers.
However, just as he won the top four results in the first sect competition of Taisu Zhengzong, Li Changfeng was first-class, but not even close to the top. Xu Zhuang promised Taisu Yuanzhen, the real It is to make up for this point for him and enable him to make further progress.
In fact, to pursue high-quality golden elixirs, one only needs to have a perfect Dao foundation, and everything else is a matter of chance. Even if the merits are further advanced, it may not be helpful to this.
However, Xu Zhuang is a person who has been here after all. In his eyes, Li Changfeng's problem is actually very obvious. However, the matter of high-grade golden elixir cannot be solved with a few words. It must rely on one's own understanding. This is why Xuanmen's authentic sect cultivates high-grade golden elixir. The reason can only be subtle by sharpening the root of Taoism.
Therefore, what Xu Zhuang could do to help Li Changfeng was nothing more than a few words of praise.
Of course, Tai Suyuan is really precious, so there is still no need to say more. Li Changfeng was also excited when he heard this, and said respectfully: "Thank you, Master, for the gift. I will practice diligently and live up to Master's expectations."
Xu Zhuang raised his eyebrows slightly, but did not say much after all. He turned to Yuan Hao and said, "Haoer has been practicing for a long time, do you have any ideas?"
Yuan Hao took a deep breath, prostrated on the ground, and responded: "Master, this disciple always asks for the middle-grade golden elixir when he has no way forward."
Xu Zhuang asked in a vague tone: "Do you remember what you and I asked for when you were seeking enlightenment?"
Yuan Hao did not dare to raise his head and responded solemnly: "My disciple wishes for eternal life."
However, with Li Changfeng's wastage, in the end, instead of seeking the top grade, I'm afraid we can only retreat to the low-grade ones, and how can we talk about longevity.
Even if you refine a high-grade golden elixir, it is even more difficult to achieve the soul. It does not mean that it is much higher than a middle-grade golden elixir.
Xu Zhuang looked at the monkey's head lying on the ground and suddenly thought of Venerable Yuehua. I wonder if he was like this in the past. He chose the middle-grade golden elixir and regretted it too late?
The difficulty of the high-grade golden elixir and the great path of Yuanshen lies here.
Xu Zhuang sighed lightly and said, "That's all, I'll do whatever you want."
Yuan Hao was overjoyed and kowtowed repeatedly: "Thank you, Master."
Xu Zhuang raised his hand to help him stop his movements and said slowly: "Even if you want a middle-grade golden elixir, I will give you two choices."
Yuan Hao said hurriedly: "Master, please give me instructions."
Xu Zhuang muttered: "For one thing, after you feel that your merits are complete, I will give you three great herbs to help you condense into a middle-grade golden elixir."
"Secondly, you are also my direct descendant, so it is only natural that you inherit my Taoism."
"I can give you the method of condensing the six-seal elixir. In this method, in addition to gathering all the great elixirs of Liuhe, you also need to take six pills of elixirs used to form low-grade golden elixirs, supplemented by three precious treasures, and three types of heavenly elixirs. Use the treasures of materials and earth to condense the elixir according to the method. After the elixir is formed, the elixir will appear in the six seals, and you can practice the six fundamental true methods."
The three of them were not qualified to borrow the Three Phases, Six Seals and Nine Apertures Condensing Pill Secret Record in Langhuan Pavilion. When they heard this, there was a look of surprise on their faces. At the same time, they finally had a vague guess about Xu Zhuang's Taoism.
"However, this method also has a flaw. Using this method, the probability of success in condensing the elixir will not increase but decrease. Although it is not as mysterious as the high-grade golden elixir, it is still not easy."
As Xu Zhuang described it, the expressions on the three people's faces became more serious. Xu Zhuang didn't take it seriously and said calmly: "If you choose this method, you need to be fully prepared, and I will only give you three kinds of great medicine, and The six pills of Taisu Lingqing Xuanhua Baodan used to form the final golden elixir.”
"Three precious medicines, three kinds of heavenly materials and earthly treasures, you need to find your own opportunity."
Yuan Hao hesitated for a long time, took a deep breath, and responded: "Master, I would like to try the method of condensing pills with six seals."
"Okay." Although the Six Seal Technique is difficult, it is not as elusive as the top-grade golden elixir. As long as you lay down enough skills, it is still possible to achieve success.
After all, Yuan Hao was not afraid of this difficulty. Xu Zhuang nodded approvingly, pointed a little, and made a talisman from the Six Seal Pills that flew into Yuan Hao's eyebrows. He waved his hand to stop Yuan Hao from kowtowing his thanks and said: "Today That’s it for now.”
"Tai Su Yuan Zhen, I will order a beautiful lady to bring you the great elixir-condensing medicine. I should be in the house during these days. You can also come and ask for advice."
The three of them responded in unison. Yuan Hao and Qin Dengxiao were about to leave, but Li Changfeng was sitting where he was. Xu Zhuang saw that he was hesitant and asked directly: "Changfeng, do you have anything else to do?"
Li Changfeng sighed and responded: "Master, I am afraid that my disciple will still not be able to accompany the master."
Xu Zhuang raised his eyebrows slightly and did not ask questions in a hurry. Li Changfeng continued: "Jin'er told his disciple that True Lord Taixuan would open a teaching forum every ten years. At that time, Jin'er would have to rush back to the door to listen to the lecture. She I hope that my disciple will go with him to Taixuan to meet the true king."
"Oh?" Xu Zhuang muttered: "It is also your destiny to meet True Lord Chunyang. This matter is important, so Changfeng does not need to worry about it."
Li Changfeng responded guiltily: "Yes, Master."
Xu Zhuang didn't take it seriously. He smiled slightly and said, "Go ahead."
The three of them each made a grand salute and slowly retreated. Xu Zhuang sat alone in the hall for a moment. Suddenly he waved his sleeves and disappeared from the main seat. There was only a faint voice in the mist: "Zhenjun Taixuan..." …”
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Although the sun and the moon fly by, there is no scene of reincarnation before the stars in the sky.
Only the inner sense of a monk can tell him the passage of time.
Zhen Ping, one of the five friends in Huangshan Bo, came to Duxu Palace and happened to meet his brother Wang Guang. He couldn't help but be surprised: "Brother Wang, I haven't seen you for ten years, and you are still fine. I am very relieved."
Although it was not the first time for the two of them to come to Duxu Palace to communicate and adjust their breath, due to some strange combination of circumstances, they had never met each other once.
Wang Guang couldn't help but sigh, and he was even more indignant. He smiled bitterly and said: "First I refined the rainbow light, and then changed it to the Great Sun Spirit. When will this time end..."
Zhen Ping's expression changed slightly and he shouted: "Don't be silent, this is in front of Duxu Palace."
Wang Guang was not in a hurry, he just sighed dejectedly, and was about to go to Duxu Palace with Zhen Ping. Suddenly his heart was shocked, and he looked at Zhen Ping. He knew for sure that his spiritual knowledge was not wrong, so they all looked up.
Amidst the boundless brilliance of the sun, a white rainbow suddenly burst out from the top of Duxu Palace, and instantly it seemed as if the world was covered with frost, and all the heat of the sun lost its color.
Zhen Ping and Wang Guang knew that it was not the real frost, but——
The terrifying edge of the supreme sword energy!
(End of chapter)
