"Since the Xiaoyao Sect entered the Tang Dynasty, especially when Geng Xiansheng entered Jinling, not only the disciples of the sect entered the palace to practice one after another because of Geng Xiansheng, but Geng Xiansheng himself also got a palace for practice. Today, it enjoys the highest treatment alongside the Zhengfa Sect, the largest Taoist sect in the Tang Dynasty."
Shen Yanran groaned a little, as if she saw the carriage approaching, and her voice sounded a little ethereal.
"Nowadays, the glory and status of Xiaoyao Sect in the Tang Dynasty has obviously far surpassed that of many sects, including Shangqing Sect, Tianshi Dao and Guigu Sect, which are also treated with courtesy. Not only does the leader of Xiaoyao Sect live in the palace for a long time, but also Xiaoyao Sect Yan Yuxian, the eldest disciple of the sect leader, also leads a group of disciples and has a cultivation mansion in Jinling City. Do you think this is just the power of the sect?" Shen Yanran actually sneered, although it was not too big. Fluctuating, obviously thinking of something.
"Although faith is said to be supreme, the influence of the Xiaoyao Sect in the Tang Dynasty is obviously a bit deformed!" Shen Gongxi suddenly considered, after all, Shen Yanran was also from the Xiaoyao Sect, not to mention that she still occupies Tianzizai Mountain. Although he was at odds with the Xiaoyao faction, Shen Gongxi did not dare to provoke her directly.
"As for those small cultivation sects, they cannot compare with and look directly at the Xiaoyao sect. The Shangqing sect, which was popular at the time, and the Tianshi Tao of the Yan sect for hundreds of years, have always allowed the Xiaoyao sect to develop, but it is a bit surprising. The Guigu Gate, which has always been hidden in the world, does not matter in comparison, but is it simple?" Shen Gongxi naturally understands these things, and it is thought-provoking when talking about them.
"So, do you think it's that simple? You must know that the Five Thunder Zhengfa Sect, the sect founded by Tan Qiao, comes from the lineage of Earth Immortal He Changyi. Not to mention the name of Tan Qiao Zuixian, from Fujian It spread to the middle of Shu, and from the middle of Shu to the Tang Dynasty, it was the nine prominent disciples of Tianlei Zhengfa under his sect, how could it be compared to ordinary people?" Shen Yanran is obviously very aware of the general trend of Taoist sects in the world today.
From the disciples who taught him personally at the beginning, to the number of disciples who continue to teach the Dharma to more than a hundred people now. After teaching the Dharma in Jielu in Lushan Mountain, he gained the attention of Emperor Li Jing, who personally sent people to the capital to spread the Dharma. Nowadays, there are many disciples under the sect, which has exceeded ten thousand people. It is truly the largest Taoist sect in the Central Plains.
And in Jinling City, the capital, one of his Nine Heavenly Thunder Zhengfa disciples was given a Dharma-promoting dojo by Mr. Ganggu, Hong Tian. Some people rumored that Emperor Li Jing wanted to move the capital south because he saw Tan Qiao building a cottage in Mount Lu. You can imagine the respect the Zhengfa sect received.
Some people say that "Hua Shu" written by Song Qiqiu was written by Tan Qiao himself, and Song Qiqiu was also one of Tan Qiao's disciples. No matter what his purpose was, he pushed this book out, but because Tan Qiao didn't distinguish anything, it was hard for outsiders to accuse him.
What's more, although Song Qiqiu is one of Tan Qiao's disciples, he is not a disciple of Tianlei Zhengfa. It is conceivable that Tan Qiao still understands this very well. However, whether it was Song Qiqiu's temporary success or his subsequent decline, it did not affect Emperor Li Jing's trust in Tan Qiao.
However, when the Zhengfa Sect expanded aggressively in Jinling City and spread Dharma and taught disciples everywhere, Song Qiqiu must have contributed a lot. No matter what, the Zhengfa Sect now has thousands of disciples in Jinling City, and the Zhengfa Sect has become the leader of the Southern Tang Dynasty. The Xiaoyao Sect can keep pace with the Zhengfa Sect, which has proved the success of the existence of the Xiaoyao Sect.
As for the Shangqing Sect, it has become famous all over the world since the previous dynasty. Although it was later divided into several large branches, it is indeed one of the authentic sects of Taoist practice. Although the Shangqing Sect left in Jinling City today is not the original complete Shangqing Sect, it is still one of the original Dharma lines. It was originally founded by Tao Zun Lu Qiu Fangyuan in Dadi Cave in Yuhang.
Although the world is divided now, and the Southern Tang Kingdom is even more different from the Wuyue Kingdom to which Yuhang belongs, Nie Shidao, a disciple of Lu Qiu Fangyuan, the famous political inquirer and one of the ten sages of the Qing Dynasty, was still ruled by Yang Wu. He received great courtesy from Yang Xingmi and came to the current Jinling City to teach. Not only did the Shangqing Sect split again, but it also made the Shangqing Sect famous in Jinling City.
Therefore, it can be said that the Shangqing Sect has a deep foundation in Jinling City, and later Nie Shidao's disciple Yuanbo Master Wang Qixia became a world-famous Taoist teacher. Later, he was honored as Mr. Zhensu by Li Tang, who had just replaced Yang Wu. There were five disciples under him who were outstanding in personality and were known as the Five Sons of Dadong. Their fame spread throughout the country.
It stands to reason that the foundation of the Shangqing Sect in Jinling City will only be stronger than that of the Zhengfa Sect. Unfortunately, no one can surpass the founder of the Zhengfa Sect, Tan Qiao. No contemporary disciple of the Shangqing Sect can compare with the Zhengfa Sect, even the famous Dadong Wuzi. Hehe inherited the Shangqing Dharma lineage, and in the eyes of others, they were almost the same as Tan Qiao's disciples.
Although the Shangqing Sect has not yet declined, compared with the Zhengfa Sect in Jinling City and even the Southern Tang Dynasty, it has actually fallen to a lower level.
As for the Xiaoyao sect, which competes with the Shangqing sect, although its disciples are also teaching Dharma in Jinling City, and the number of disciples in Jinling City is far less than that of the Shangqing sect, compared to the leader of the Xiaoyao sect, As far as Geng Xiansheng is concerned, the Shangqing sect cannot be louder than the Xiaoyao sect. Therefore, in Jinling City today, it is an indisputable fact that the Xiaoyao Sect has an even greater advantage than the Shangqing Sect, both superficially and in reality.
As for Tianshi Tao, it was quite famous in Jinling City because Tianshi Tao had a dojo in Jinling City. Since the reign of Wuzong in the previous dynasty, the Tianshi Mansion has sent a direct disciple to the Tianshi Mansion in Jinling City. As the spokesperson of the Tianshi Mansion, he not only preaches the Dharma to the outside world, but also naturally solves the doubts and troubles of the people.
The second-generation Celestial Master Fude Zhenjun is said to be a great wise man among the modern Celestial Masters. He is also the only cultivator among the modern Celestial Masters to ascend immediately. He has become a legend among practitioners in the previous dynasty and even in modern times.
True Lord Fude was still active in the Longhu Mountain area until Yang Wu came to power. It is said that he lived to be more than a hundred years old. His existence made the Tianshi Mansion famous, and even made the Tianshi Mansion in Jinling City continue to be popular.
But what is surprising is that the twenty-first generation of Heavenly Master Zhaohua Zhenjun Zhang Bingyi. He is the eldest son of Lord Fude. It is said that his eyes have been like lightning since he was a child, and he can see things at night as if they were during the day. When he was young, he carried a sword and traveled around the world. As the descendant and eldest son of the Heavenly Master, he was respected by the world. However, after he became the Heavenly Master, he disappeared in obscurity.
Whether it's Zhenjun Zhaohua's low profile or his own deliberate behavior, in this era of rapid changes, no one from the Tianshi Mansion comes out to show off, which makes the Tianshi Mansion in Jinling City even more mysterious.
