"Fellow Taoists, it has been half a month since I was born. During this time, I have been able to make many good friends, which makes me feel very happy."
On the high platform, Master Zhenxuan looked at the many Taoists under the stage who stretched their necks to look at them, and said loudly: "Of course, there is always a banquet in the world. After today's Dharma preaching meeting, we will go our separate ways. When we get together again, we will get together." Ten years later.
I hope all fellow Taoists will see you again in ten years. May you be able to practice diligently and your path to immortality will last forever.
Today, as an elder on the path to immortality, the old Taoist is shamelessly here to demonstrate the immortal method he has practiced to all the fellow Taoists, hoping to give them some encouragement. "
As he spoke, Zhenxuan's big sleeves fluttered, and he held the magic formula with his hands, stood in front of him, and said: "The method performed today is called the Xia Huan Technique. It can attract the glow of rays and cover one's whereabouts. Everyone, please take a look.
The blue clouds are flying, protecting my body. Beiyun orders, the clouds are coming! "
The old Taoist Zhenxuan recited a mantra, and then pointed his fingers in the air, and suddenly a ray of light flew under the golden sunlight.
The blurred rays of light fell on Master Zhenxuan, and then, like a dream, the surroundings returned to calm in a few flashes. The rays of light receded, and the figure of Master Zhenxuan also disappeared.
The Taoists below looked at this scene, and many newcomers were stunned and stunned.
They stretched their necks, widened their eyes, and looked left and right, but they saw that they could not find Taoist Master Ziyun on the original high platform.
A big living person just disappeared out of thin air in the eyes of thousands of people. The mystery of the immortal method immediately attracted countless people to marvel.
Lu Yuan was shocked when he saw such a superb invisibility method for the first time.
Because with the perception and eyesight of a first-class peak expert, looking at the stage at this time, he was unable to detect how Master Ziyun disappeared.
Even after disappearing at this time, the other party's figure could not be found.
"Such an elusive invisibility technique, if it is used for sneak attacks and assassinations, few people in the world can escape it, right? Now I can't see through invisibility, and I don't know if those innate masters can see through it?" Lu Yuan thought in his heart, I couldn't help but feel great fear.
The mystery of the Immortal Way, leaving aside other places, just this invisibility technique is enough to scare many warriors.
Think about it, an invisible opponent who can sneak up on you without even noticing.
Except when launching a fatal blow, you may not even know that there is another person hiding next to you.
Just thinking about this kind of thing makes my hair stand on end.
"The limitations of martial arts are still too great. If you want to live well, you must cultivate immortality." After thinking about that scene in his mind, Lu Yuan's determination to cultivate immortality became stronger.
Not for anything else, just so that when someone wants to be invisible and close to you in the future, you can detect it in advance and protect your life.
He was worried, but Qi Yun next to him frowned slightly after watching Ziyun Dao's starring performance, and couldn't help but said: "This time, Ziyun Taoist's performance of Xia Huanfa is worse than the previous two times. .”
Lu Yuan heard this from the side and couldn't help turning his head and asked: "Fellow Daoist Qi, do you think this Xia illusion is not as good as the previous two?"
Qi Yun said: "During the Dharma preaching twenty years ago, Taoist Master Ziyun used the art of heavenly fire. I still remember that at that time, the heavenly fire covered the sky, with a radius of ten feet, and it was all blazing heavenly fire, burning everything, and it was overwhelming.
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The Dharma declaration ten years ago was the art of thunder and sound. Within a radius of a hundred feet, everyone was captured by the sound of thunder. Thousands of Taoists in the field were all convinced.
Now, although Xia Huan's technique is mysterious and can make him invisible without a trace, it still feels much worse than the previous two times. "
After saying this, Qi Yun smiled and laughed at himself: "Of course, maybe my level is too low and I don't understand the mysteries of the three laws. I just sit in a well and look at the sky. These are all meanings, so fellow Taoists don't need to care."
After listening to this, Lu Yuan next to him looked at the empty high platform again, and said thoughtfully: "Perhaps fellow Taoist is right, this time is indeed worse than the previous two times."
Lu Yuan read the Taoist Book of Taiping yesterday. Although it was only a cursory glance, he only had a slight understanding of some of the Taoism.
But through this, he also gained a lot of understanding of magic.
In the Taoist Book of Taiping, spells are also divided into many levels.
Needless to say, the advanced ones among them are all capable of changing the world and creating endless creations.
Slightly less powerful are the techniques of heavenly fire and thunder as Qi Yun said, which can control the power of heaven and have infinite power.
And today's Xia Huanjutsu, although it can make people invisible, looks quite mysterious. But in essence, it is just a blinding method. It is easy to be seen through by monks of the same level and will not have much effect. It can only deceive mortals, and it belongs to the lowest level of magic.
And among the many spells above, from high to low, there is actually a very obvious difference.
That is, the mana consumed to cast each level of spells is getting lower and lower.
The art of thunder and sound is lower than the art of sky fire, and the art of xiahuan is lower than the art of thunder and sound.
'Old Taoist Zhenxuan consumes less mana when performing his magic than the previous time. Could this change mean that he is deliberately reducing his mana consumption? ,
Lu Yuan thought this in his mind and felt that it was very possible.
the reason is simple.
Now is the age of the end of the Dharma, and Master Zhenxuan and the others have also said that it is increasingly difficult for even those of them who sit in the cave to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.
The general trend of the entire world is that the spirit of the immortals is getting less and less, and the essence of the sun and the moon is becoming more and more difficult to shake.
If this is the case, after Zhenxuan Lao Dao and the others lose their mana, the time and cost of each recovery will undoubtedly increase.
In this case, it is not incomprehensible that in order to save mana, they choose some spell demonstrations that consume less mana.
'If it is as I guessed, then the other five real people who will perform the magic next will probably perform the same magic as Zhenxuan Master.
It looks mysterious, but it consumes very little mana, so it can only be used to trick mortals. , Lu Yuan thought in his heart, and continued reading.
Zhenxuan used the Xia Huan technique, and after becoming invisible, he waited for a short moment, and then the place where he originally stood was blurred by a burst of glow, and his disappeared figure reappeared.
"Fellow Taoists, this is the magic of Xia Huan. Next, I will ask fellow Taoist Anqiu of Danding Dao to demonstrate the immortal technique for you fellow Taoists."
Master Zhenxuan looked at the many people in the audience, smiled and bowed, then floated away.
Not long after he left, Master Anqiu came on stage. After saluting many Taoists in the audience, he started by saying: "Fellow Taoists, today I will demonstrate to you the art of cutting paper into adults."
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After saying that, Anqiu took out a piece of white paper from his sleeve, stretched out his hand and waved it slightly, and then cut out a paper figure.
Then he threw the paper figure to the ground, and it immediately transformed into a graceful woman in palace clothes. This woman was smiling and dancing gracefully, like smoke and wind, which was fascinating to watch.
While watching the dance, countless Taoists in the field couldn't help but secretly marvel. In the past, they had only read about the method of transforming a living person in Taoist books, but they never expected to see it with their own eyes today.
However, after being reminded by Qi Yun, Lu Yuan looked at the spell at this time. Although he still couldn't see through the reality of the woman with the naked eye, he could conclude that it was definitely just a phantom.
Because there are also similar spells in Taiping Taoism. It clearly says on it that it is an illusion.
In other words, this paper-cutting technique is of the same nature as the Xia Huan technique that I just contended for, and they are both deception techniques.
Both are spells that cost very little mana.
Even in Taoist books, this kind of magic is just used by immortals to sing and dance for entertainment when they are drinking, and it is not on the stage at all.
Anqiu fiddled with the art of paper-cutting for a moment. When the transformed palace maid finished her dance, he took it back and floated off the stage with a smile on his face.
Then the other four real people came on stage one after another and demonstrated their spells.
But they were all the same as the first two, they were all demonstrating some unconventional spells that were mentioned in many Taoist scriptures, but most of them were just illusions to blind people.
Although it looks bluffing, in reality, it doesn't have much use.
"It seems that life among the Six Great Paths is not easy either."
Lu Yuan watched in the audience for a long time, but after all six real people demonstrated the immortal magic, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
No wonder Anqiu of Danding Dao, after seeing him, rushed to the meeting to deliver the book of Taiping Dao. His attitude was so eager that he didn't even have the slightest bit of respect from the Six Great Paths.
At this time, when you look at the Six Paths Pulse Performance, you will know that their life is so embarrassing.
That's why Danding Dao is in a hurry to develop and improve the Taiping Dao Book, because it has reached the point where it will die if it doesn't change.
"Fellow Taoists, the performance has been completed. The half-month grand gathering has now come to an end."
After the last real person finished demonstrating the Taoist method, Zhenxuan returned to the high platform again, and then looked at the many Taoists who were still unfinished, and said loudly: "The old Taoist announces that from this moment on, the attack will officially end.
If all my fellow Taoists are fine, you can go down the mountain one by one. The people in my sect have made arrangements, please cooperate with me.
I agree that we will meet again in ten years. "
As these words fell, the Tianluo Massacre that took place once every ten years officially ended.
After Zhenxuan finished speaking, he left with several other real people and did not stay.
Many Taoists in the venue also lined up to go down the mountain according to the order of seats, under the guidance of the Taoist from Ziyun Road.
When going up the mountain, people with high status go up first, and when going down the mountain, people with high status also go down first.
Watching the guests in the front row leaving one after another, Lu Yuan and Qi Yun waited patiently behind.
After half an hour of this, it was the turn of the two of them to leave.
As people flowed down the mountain, the town that had been empty for a long time became lively again.
Everyone gained a lot from this Taoist meeting.
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Whether it is the lectures and discussions of various sects, or the performances of the six real people just now, it makes people feel very enjoyable and deeply enlightened.
When we arrived at the foot of the mountain, there were still many people talking happily, looking like they were still unfinished. Judging from these people's plans, they seem to want to stay in this town for a while.
After all, it is a grand event that takes place once every ten years and brings together countless spiritual forces from all over the world. Even if it is over, many people are not willing to leave like this.
It is also very good to get to know more Taoist friends and exchange more Taoist teachings.
Of course, there are also some people with withdrawn personalities and extremely high spirits who still look normal. After coming down the mountain, I just went back to the inn to pick up my luggage, and then left gracefully.
This is the case for Lu Yuan and Qi Yun.
Qi Yun has a character that can endure loneliness and cold pain, and he has a deep spiritual state of mind. This time, he got what he wanted, and he has no regrets in his heart, and there is no need to stay anymore.
Lu Yuan, on the other hand, looked down upon the many Taoists left in the town and had no interest in making friends with them.
He will soon be innate and will practice immortal magic. In essence, he has already opened up a level with many Taoists.
High-ranking real people like Zhenxuan are Lu Yuan's goals.
So the two of them returned to the inn, packed their packages, and prepared to leave.
When they had packed their things and were ready to leave, the Shangguan brother and sister were already waiting at the door of the inn.
In the past half month, the Shangguan brothers and sisters and Lu Yuan, except for meeting once at the beginning, have been separated since then and have not been together.
Seeing Lu Yuan again at this time, Shangguan Haiyue's eyes lit up, she ran over happily, hugged his arm and said, "Brother Lu."
Shangguan Guangbai glanced at his little sister, and then greeted Lu Yuan with a smile: "Brother Lu."
"Haiyue, Guangbai."
Lu Yuan nodded in response. At this time, unlike before, he actively resisted Shangguan Haiyue's approach, but allowed the other party to hold his arm.
After a conversation with Yang Jing, they reached a consensus and chose to join the Ten Grand Masters and become more deeply tied to the imperial court.
Lu Yuan's attitude towards the Shangguan brothers and sisters, or towards the Shangguan family behind them, has changed significantly.
Although he is about to be promoted to Xiantian, even if he is a Xiantian Grandmaster, if he does not have enough foundation and allies, he will not have much say in the court.
He was about to serve the imperial court for the sake of the feudal state.
At this time, whether it is for the benefit of the feudal country or for the safety of working for the court in the future, it is undoubtedly a great benefit to have one of your own in the court.
From the current point of view, the Shangguan family is undoubtedly the best partner.
'If possible, we might be able to get in touch with Marquis Wu Cheng in the future. If both parties cooperate well, it is also possible to marry each other. ,
Lu Yuan thought this in his mind, glanced at Shangguan Haiyue, and the smile on his face became gentler.
"Brother Lu, are you ready to leave?" At this time, Shangguan Guangbai asked, looking at the packages carried by Lu Yuan and Qi Yun.
"Indeed, now that the war is over, I still have important military and political duties, and Brother Qi also has apprentices waiting in the temple, so I can't stay outside any longer."
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Lu Yuan nodded, and then asked: "Guangbai, do you also want to go back with me?"
Shangguan Guangbai showed a trace of apology on his face and shook his head: "No, actually I wanted to say goodbye to Brother Lu this time when I was waiting for him. After coming down the mountain, I received a message from my father, saying that the Zhou soldiers from Tianmen Mansion had crossed the river and headed south. , joined the Miao soldiers of Lan Zhaoyun from the Five Poison Sect, and had a combined force of 100,000.
Now, the 100,000 Zhou and Miao coalition forces have approached the foot of Yueyang City and met up with the defenders led by Lan Cai'er in the city.
Now the two sides are facing each other with more than 200,000 troops. A fierce battle is going on, and the front line is short of manpower.
My father asked my brother and sister to go back and help him suppress the Miao rebellion. "
"The Zhou soldiers have crossed the river?" Lu Yuan was shocked when he heard the news.
If he remembered correctly, the latest news he received before leaving was that Changling County, the northern gateway to Tianmen Mansion, had been captured by the surrounding area, and the city was surrounded by soldiers.
But at that time, there were still more than 10,000 defenders in Tianmenfu City, and Wu'an Marquis Bai Mengyang also sent 50,000 elite troops to support them.
A total of more than 60,000 troops guarded the city. It has only been two months. Could it be that they were lost so quickly?
What did the 60,000 troops eat?
Shangguan Guangbai saw Lu Yuan's doubts and said with a wry smile: "Tianmenfu City has not yet fallen. The Zhou soldiers were able to march straight in and cross the river south this time because they increased their troops.
My father received the news that the Zhou Dynasty imperial court transferred another 100,000 troops from Nanyang County, and then went straight down Xiangyang County and entered Tianmen Mansion.
I heard that the leader of the army this time was General Zuozhu of the Zhou Kingdom. He was a long-famous Xiantian Grandmaster.
This time he left 50,000 troops to continue the siege of Tianmen Mansion.
Then he led the remaining 50,000 troops across the river and went south, joined the Miao people, and entered the city of Baling County.
Now there are more than 100,000 soldiers surrounding Tianmen Mansion.
There are also more than 100,000 Zhou Miao coalition forces under Baling County City, and the other side also has two innates, the Saint of the Five Poison Sect and the Zhou Kingdom's General Zuo Zhuguo.
Father's 100,000-strong army, even with the help of the holy monk Ji Hui, did not gain much advantage over the Miao coalition forces last week. "
I have to say that perhaps the Zhou Kingdom saw the opportunity to swallow up two counties of the Yue Kingdom in one fell swoop. This time they really spent a lot of money on the southern expedition to the Yue Kingdom.
Xichuan County sent out 100,000 troops, Dongting County sent out another 200,000 troops, 300,000 troops before and after, plus three innate masters.
This kind of strength can be said to have conquered half the country.
'The Zhou Kingdom is really bound to win against Dayue. No wonder the princes from the aristocratic families in the imperial court were forced to break up the land, seal the country, change the dynasty, and come up with the plan of the ten great masters. This is really being forced into a corner. ,
Different from the previous border frictions when Liang State conquered Yue State in the south, it only wanted to seize Guangling County. This time Zhou State's southern expedition to Yue State was really aimed at destroying the country.
The loss of Guangling County means that for the Yue State, it has only lost the land north of the Yangtze River. However, the natural danger of the Yangtze River is still there, and the mountains and rivers are still stable, and there will be no fear of annihilation.
But if Xichuan County and Dongting County are lost, and the natural danger of the Yangtze River is lost, the Zhou State can directly go south along the river, drive directly to Jinling, and attack the Yue State.
The risks and threats of the two are not at the same level.
Thinking of this, Lu Yuan's expression became solemn: "If this is the case, we should indeed make preparations early. Guangbai, Haiyue, you go back first. If there is any news, remember to communicate with me in time.
I also want to go back quickly to prepare for war.
This time Zhou soldiers crossed the river, which was a great disaster for our Dongting County. If we were a little negligent, we would be in danger of destroying the country.
Those Zhou people and Miao people must not be allowed to succeed. "
Whether it was the Zhou Kingdom or the Miao people of the Five Poison Sect, they were absolutely irreconcilable enemies to Lu Yuan.
Because neither the Five Poison Sect nor the Zhou Kingdom would allow Lu Yuan to break up the land and seal the country after they succeeded.
This is absolutely unbearable for him who has now obtained the Taoist Book of Taiping and is preparing to practice.
Therefore, the Yue court must be protected.
Because only the Yue State, which is currently in a weak position, can offer Lu Yuan the conditions to split the country and seal it, which is something that no other party can provide.
