The evolution of the universe can be divided into four stages. Taoism is called Yuan, Heng, Li, and Zhen; Buddhism is also called Cheng, Dwelling, Destruction, and Emptiness.
The four stages represent the complete cycle, corresponding to birth, development, collection and storage.
The first day of the first lunar month, also known as New Year's Day.
Yuan, the origin, the beginning, the beginning, is like the sun rising from the east, with the power of endless life, and also symbolizes the infinite magic power of Yuanshi Tianzun.
In the teaching of worshiping Yuanshi Tianzun to create the world, this time point is of great significance.
One Yuan is the beginning, everything is renewed, it is a good day to get rid of the old and welcome the new.
It symbolizes the beginning of the beginning of the universe, the moment when countless vitalities are born, the era of chaos evolving into Tai Chi, and it is also the birthday of Yuanshi Tianzun.
Master Yuding chose this time to entertain the immortals of Yuxu and accept Yang Jian as his disciple. In a sense, it was also an upright announcement that Yang Jian, his founding disciple, was the first among the three generations.
In the Jinxia Cave of Yuquan Mountain, lanterns are decorated and golden lanterns are hung high, illuminating the entire cave as brightly as day. Wisps of golden light turn into sacred bridges and fall, attracting immortals from all over the world to congratulate them.
The gods, big and small, near Yuquan Mountain came to congratulate Master Yuding for accepting a disciple, and wanted to establish a good relationship with this host.
After all, the strong dragon cannot suppress the local snake, so the county magistrate is not as good as being in charge. To make a living in the place where this great immortal teaches, you need to learn a little bit of worldliness.
"It's so lively."
Shen Gongbao looked at the auspicious clouds in the sky and came to congratulate him, and couldn't help but sigh.
There are really gods who come and go, and the conversation and laughter are ordinary. My senior brother Yuding has such a great reputation, when can I have such a pomp.
"Is this immortal family a member of my teaching?"
A tall and towering old man in green clothes with white hair and white beard came forward and bowed his hands and said: "Little old man, the mountain god of Yuquan Mountain, you are polite."
Hearing the words of the Yuquan Mountain God, Shen Gongbao couldn't help but laugh and said: "The mountain god is also the god of my teachings? Shouldn't he be the god of heaven?"
The God of Yuquan Mountain chuckled and said: "The little old man only knows about the Yuanshi Fu Zhao, but he doesn't know about Haotian's Golden Purpose."
"Clear, clear."
"I am also a disciple of Yuxu."
Shen Gongbao smiled knowingly, and a jade fairy light appeared in his hand, bright and majestic, flawless and perfect, to prove his identity
There has been speculation in my mind that this mountain god of Yuquan Mountain is just like the land in Zhen Yuanzi's garden, and his identity is extremely sensitive.
Maybe he has never even been consecrated by the Heavenly Court. He directly received the Yuanshi Talisman and was consecrated as a deity. He is the great steward of Yuquan Mountain. Otherwise, the real person Yuding would not let the mountain god be responsible for entertaining foreign guests.
Such naked, almost rebellious remarks would probably make the God of Haotian Heavenly Court furious if he heard them.
However, the butt determines the head, and the identity determines the position. Those who come here are all members of the Yuxu Immortal family. After hearing this, they just met and smiled.
Even if gods with different opinions passed by, they would just pretend not to hear them.
"Since I am a member of Yuxu's sect, please come with me from the Xian family."
The God of Yuquan Mountain has lived for who knows how many years. He has experienced a lot, and his realm of Shinto is even more unfathomable. After glancing at the fairy light on Shen Gongbao's body, he was sure that he was a true disciple of Yuxu. He took another look at Shen Gongbao's cultivation level, and felt in his heart There is a decision.
There are three venues for the apprenticeship ceremony in Yuquan Mountain, one is the banquet at the foot of the mountain, the other is the banquet on the mountain, and the last one is the Dongtian Inner Courtyard.
The banquet at the foot of the mountain is prepared for all the gods and immortals who come uninvited. After all, they come all the way to congratulate the smiling person. They want to hold a banquet in return and serve some elixirs, gold flowers, spiritual fruit and fairy liquid to the children. Let's entertain one or two.
It seems that Yuquan Mountain is grand and the Yuxu Immortal family has a broad mind.
Those who were invited by Master Yuding were all second-generation disciples of Chanjiao. They were familiar with Master Yuding and had great supernatural powers. They did not need the guidance of the Yuquan Mountain God and went directly into the inner courtyard of the cave to discuss mysteries and Taoism with Master Yuding.
The last type is a disciple of Chanjiao, but he is not very familiar with Yuding Zhenren. He is the founder of the collateral line of Chanjiao, or a registered disciple of the third generation.
You need the Yuquan Mountain God to lead the way to the outer courtyard on the mountain. Although you cannot enter the Jinxia Cave, you can listen to Daluo's lectures outside the cave, which is also a great opportunity.
Originally, all the arrangements were very safe, but no matter how hard the God of Yuquan Mountain scratched his head, he never imagined that a second-generation true successor of the Earthly Immortal Realm would emerge from the teachings.
So one dared to lead and the other dared to leave. Shen Gongbao came to the meeting place on the mountain and took a seat.
The banquet on the mountain was set in a quiet mountain forest, with clouds and mist lingering, and auspicious light overflowing. A group of earthly and heavenly immortals exchanged cups and cups, chatting and laughing happily.
Seeing Shen Gongbao coming, the enthusiastic Xian family immediately shouted: "Brother Taoist, we are both members of the Yuxu sect, you might as well come over and talk."
Shen Gongbao did not shirk away, and walked over with a smile, in small groups, chatting and talking nonsense.
Although each of them has a low level of cultivation, they dare to angrily denounce the injustice of the gods, the unfairness of the immortal world, and the disorder of the ancient world, and they do not shy away from Daluo's name at all.
This caused Shen Gongbao to look sideways and said in a low voice: "Fellow Taoists, Daluo listens to all the heavens and all realms, and you must not lie."
A Yuxu Immortal said with a smile: "Of course we know this, but today is the banquet held by Master Yuding, and all of us, Yuxu Daluo, are here, and which Daluo of Yuxu will risk death and go to Yuquan Mountain to eavesdrop."
"Even if my heart is moved, I will only take it as what I, Yuxu Daluo, said, and will not care about us."
"Having a banquet has this advantage!" Shen Gongbao was suddenly shocked. He didn't expect that the Yuxuxian family would have such a showy time.
"Of course." Another immortal family passed by and said with a smile: "There are no taboos in Da Luo's meetings. If you dare to say anything on weekdays, you can say it here if you don't want to die."
"Those who are afraid that the conspiracy will be leaked can also come here to form a secret alliance. If Daluo holds a general meeting, let's hold a small meeting."
"In short, with Yuxu Daluo on top, everything can be covered up."
Shen Gongbao was immediately amazed. He never expected that such an operation would be carried out secretly in a disciple recruitment meeting.
Da Luo has Da Luo's calculations, and the Immortal family has its own calculations.
"This fellow Taoist doesn't even know this. I'm afraid he's not new here." The immortal master smiled and asked, "May I ask where you are from?"
"Master Yuanshi Tianzun."
Shen Gongbao said truthfully, without any intention of showing off. After all, if a brick is thrown down on Yuquan Mountain, half of them are disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun, and the other half are disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun.
Those who can come to the mountain are all Yuxu disciples.
"What a coincidence, my master is also Yuanshi Tianzun."
The immortal smiled, bowed his hands and said, "I am Deng Hua, a disciple of Yuxu Palace. Junior brother looks familiar to me. I have never seen him in Kunlun Mountain."
"I go out early and you come back late. We are senior brothers who are not allowed to worship." Shen Gongbao replied casually, suddenly paused, and asked: "Senior Brother Deng Hua, is the practice of wood-based skills?"
"How does junior brother know?"
Master Deng Hua was surprised and said: "My practice is not the Nine Seals of the Yuan Dynasty, but the Blue Emperor Wood Emperor Sutra of Eternal Immortality created by the Antarctic Emperor."
"I have never mentioned this matter to anyone else."
Shen Gongbao once saw some records in the Sutra Pavilion of the Blue Emperor Muhuang Sutra of Eternal Immortality. This sutra focuses on guiding vitality, enlightening vegetation, creating caves, refining elixirs and medicines, and has great supernatural powers and great power.
"The boy under my sect once came from the Antarctic Emperor's sect, and there was mention of it."
Shen Gongbao lied, but he already knew in his heart that Deng Hua was indeed on the list of gods.
In the end, he was killed by Qin Wan, the Ten Jue Tianjun, and his soul was listed on the list of gods, and he was conferred the title of Mufu Star.
"I see."
Master Deng Hua was overjoyed and said, "I have been taken care of by Senior Brother Anji since I started. I didn't expect that Junior Brother also has a relationship with Senior Brother Anji."
"I don't dare to climb up to the Antarctic Emperor, I just have some contacts with the White Crane Boy."
Shen Gongbao smiled slightly and said: "I see that senior brother's youthful energy lasts forever. It is obvious that he is quite accomplished on the path of immortality. He seems to have obtained three points of true inheritance."
"It's okay not to mention it."
Master Deng Hua said distressedly: "Senior brother, I really have no talent in the cultivation of immortality. After so many years, I have only become an earthly immortal. Sometimes I want to change to the divine way and join Senior Brother Anji to become a priest under him."
"Although Shinto practice is slow, you can still see the progress. You will eventually get better if you endure it patiently."
"If you don't know the immortal way, you really don't know it. If you can't understand the innate way, you really can't understand it."
Shen Gongbao was slightly startled, is it difficult to innate Taoism?
Why doesn't he feel this way? Many of the nine innate Taoist texts were deduced by himself.
"etc……"
Shen Gongbao narrowed his eyes and suddenly remembered something. It seemed that Yuanshi Tianzun had opened Xiaozao in his family. He could recognize all acquired loose characters and could freely assemble and spell them out, condensing his own innate Taoism bit by bit.
However, before other earthly immortals can condense their own innate Taoism, they must first understand the acquired Sanzi that they belong to, which is more than one step more than their own.
"Cultivating immortality...you have to cheat."
Shen Gongbao had some enlightenment and murmured, "If you don't cheat on the cultivation of immortality, it can still be cultivation of immortality."
Does it count as a failure if it is opened only slightly? !
For a moment, Shen Gongbao seemed to have found the truth of spiritual practice.
Master Deng Hua asked in confusion: "Junior brother, what are you talking about?"
"there is nothing."
Shen Gongbao took a deep breath, patted Master Deng Hua on the shoulder, and said meaningfully: "Senior brother, you have to do the Shinto as early as possible. If you come late, you won't have a good position. If you cut it off, you'll cut it off."
"ha?"
Master Deng Hua was slightly startled. He was about to think about it when he suddenly heard a hearty laughter coming from the cave, echoing on the mountain peak: "Junior Brother Shen is here?"
"Looking forward to it."
Shen Gongbao laughed and walked towards the cave sky. A golden bridge broke through the sky to attract the black-robed Taoist.
A group of immortals were left looking at each other, dumbfounded.
"Junior Brother Shen...Second-generation Junior Brother..."
Deng Hua suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with shock. He... Shen Gongbao was the legendary new second-generation true successor!
For a moment, Master Deng Hua breathed heavily and carefully recalled every word that Shen Gongbao said to him.
What an Earth Immortal Taoist said may be aimless, but what a second-generation true disciple said must be subtle and profound.
The golden bridge broke through the air and entered the cave sky, and saw the divine light shining brightly. As soon as he entered the cave, Shen Gongbao saw twelve immortals sitting opposite each other, each evolving a Dharma behind him.
The Great Sage Guangcheng has a majestic face, wearing a white robe, tall and straight, with Taoist figures behind him like a towering mountain. He is sitting on a piece of green grass, with countless willow branches swaying gently in the wind, and a futon is condensed under his seat.
Opposite the Great Sage Guangcheng was a Taoist priest wearing a red robe and a handsome face, with a heroic spirit between his brows. He stood under an ancient tree, reflecting the gorgeous flowers around him, as if he were a blooming red lotus. There seemed to be a dragon's roar deep in the red lotus.
The Great Sage Guangcheng smiled slightly and introduced: "This is Senior Brother Chisongzi."
"Greetings to senior brother." Shen Gongbao bowed.
Chisongzi smiled and returned the greeting: "Chisongzi has become a thing of the past, but it was a god's name. Now the poor man's name is Chizheng, and he is a member of the immortal path."
Shen Gongbao thought thoughtfully, Chi Songzi's Southern Navy should be Chi Jing's Shinto position in the last era.
"Junior Brother Shen, long time no see."
Taiyi Zhenren was dressed in a green robe, with open breasts. He looked like Maitreya Buddha. His narrowed eyes shone with the light of wisdom. He pointed at the Taoist opposite him and said with a smile: "I haven't seen your senior brother Lingbao before."
Senior Brother Lingbao?
Shen Gongbao looked strange and looked over, only to see Master Lingbao wearing a purple robe and a golden crown on his head. His temperament was elegant, as if he were on the top of a towering mountain, and the sea of clouds was vast, as if he was blending with the heaven and earth.
Taoism is natural, so it is said by Master Lingbao.
"I've met Senior Brother Lingbao."
Shen Gongbao saluted again.
Master Lingbao chuckled and said meaningfully: "Junior brother, there is no need to be polite. There are some things that you will naturally know after becoming a god."
Shen Gongbao's heart trembled, but he was thoughtful.
"Junior Brother Shen, I haven't thanked you yet, please give me some advice."
The True Monarch of Morality is majestic, but he smiles slightly. A green bamboo forest appears behind him. The bamboo leaves rustle, the breeze blows, and the bamboo shadows sway, as if they are dancing with him.
Compared with Master Lingbao's belief that the Tao is natural, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun gives people the impression that the Tao is natural, and he is born with the Tao.
"I don't dare. It's only right for fellow students to help each other."
Shen Gongbao became more and more frightened, and suddenly remembered that True Lord Qingxu could also be called True Lord Daode.
Master Lingbao, the True Lord of Morality, is so weird, so weird.
"This is because I am afraid of leaving Senior Brother Sun." True Lord Daode pointed at the Taoist opposite him.
Wei Liusun was dressed in black robes, with a cold expression, like an ice sculpture. Unlike many immortals, the Taoist image behind him was extremely desolate. It was a ruins, surrounded by broken walls, desolate and withered, as if telling the vicissitudes of time.
"Senior brother."
Shen Gongbao greeted him again.
Zhen Liusun glanced at Shen Gongbao and sighed. He did not introduce himself too much, but pointed to the remaining few and said bluntly: "Manjusri, Samantabhadra, and Cihang."
Manjusri Guangfa Tianzun wears dharma robes, has bright eyes, and extraordinary bearing. His Taoist appearance is a clear sword of wisdom.
Master Puxian has a kind face, wears a white robe, is gentle and humble, but the Taoist minister is a dark walker who is forging ahead, always walking in circles.
Taoist Cihang is dressed in a light yellow robe, pure and natural, and his Taoist appearance is a purple bamboo forest. The purple bamboo forest is swaying, and the fragrance of lotus flowers is rolled up.
The three Yuxu Immortal Family are also the three Bodhisattvas of Buddhism.
And, of great significance, they are the three great bodhisattvas that symbolize compassion, action, and wisdom.
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