That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 13

The old man took Xu Beiyou and Zhiyun out of Zhongdu City, and headed all the way to Xiliangzhou. According to the old man's words, the boundary of Xiliangzhou is connected to the east and the grassland to the west. If you go to the birthplace of the pass, it is to go to the death place where enemies are on all sides.

The three of them were walking, stopping and going, the old man was very patient, he took Xu Beiyou and Zhiyun's foot strength as the criterion, neither urged nor took the opportunity to exercise their bodies, but told Xu Beiyou a lot about them The ultimate principle of swordsmanship that has never been heard.

From Xu Beiyou's point of view, his master's eight achievements are the legendary cultivation of an immortal who surpassed the first-rank realm. Even if it is not, it is not far behind. What the old man said is naturally a golden rule, and he cannot omit a single word.Therefore, along the way, the old man speaks attentively, and the young man listens intently, which is a good match between a teacher and an apprentice.

The old man never shy away from Zhiyun who accompanied him when he was giving lectures. Instead, he bluntly said that the little girl can remember as much as she can, and she can understand as much as she can. It's a pity that Zhiyun doesn't have Xu Beiyou's background, and she can understand many places. Understand.

After today's class was finished, the three of them slept under a cliff for the night. After a bonfire was lit, Xu Beiyou asked softly: "Master, I heard from others that there are so-called immortal cultivators above the Nine-Rank Zhongzheng System." Why, how can one be regarded as an immortal?"

The old man smiled and replied: "If it is a rule set by the imperial court to divide the nine ranks of ordinary martial arts, then the so-called immortals above the first rank are the things that Taoism tinkered with. There are five immortals in Taoism. Heaven, gods, earth, humans, and ghosts, among which heavenly immortals are at the top and ghosts and immortals are at the end, are considered to be the five ways of cultivation, but Taoism forces them to be the realm of cultivation.”

"A master who has just surpassed the realm of the first rank is the realm of ghosts and immortals. It can be regarded as entering the room on the way to the fairy road. This realm has surpassed the scope of warriors. There are many mysterious supernatural powers, and they can even travel out of their bodies. The old master of Chonglong Temple who has been sitting down is This realm, the realm of immortality, is even more domineering. It can be called the ultimate in human power. His muscles, bones, and flesh are as hard as diamonds. The realm of fairyland is the master of both the realm of ghosts and immortals and the realm of human immortality. It resonates with the heaven and the earth, travels in the sea and twilight, and truly breaks away from the human realm and ranks among the immortals. As for the further fairyland, As a teacher, I dare not lie, I can only describe it with horoscopes, immortality, and invincibility in the world. The Daoist sect's previous head teacher is in this state. He once fought four of the world's most peak immortals with his own strength, and he was still able to win. In short, this is the realm of the gods, and it is really a mountain to look up to."

Xu Beiyou was very fascinated when he heard it, and then asked doubtfully, "Master, haven't you mentioned the last stage of the immortal realm?"

The old man shook his head and said with a smile: "The so-called celestial beings, as the name suggests, are the immortals in the sky. There is no realm of celestial beings in the world. Moreover, those who can achieve the realm of celestial beings are all people who have become Buddhas and ancestors, such as Daozu and Buddha, plus one Outer Territory Heavenly Demons, these three are the earliest immortals, followed by Taoist sages such as Zhuang Zu, Huang Zu, Zhang Zu, Nan Wu Zu, Bei Wu Zu, as well as Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of Buddhism, who also became immortals in different periods. Ascending into a feather, entering the boundless, mysterious and vast world, all the mysteries in it are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people like us, it is beyond words, it is beyond words."

Speaking of this, the old man seemed to be thinking of some old things, shook his head and sighed: "The practice world back then was not the same as it is today, where only the Taoist family dominated and was lifeless. At that time, the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism existed side by side. Tianji Pavilion, Momen, Molun Temple, King Kong Temple and many other sects are known as the three religions and nine streams, and another Tianji list lists ten people in the world, which complement each other, and the previous head teacher of the immortal realm ranks No.1. "

Zhiyun heard this, and said in a low voice: "The previous head teacher mentioned by the senior is the master of the current head teacher of this sect, Master Zichen."

The old man's expression suddenly became a little strange, a little sad, a little helpless and resentful, and said softly: "Little girl, do you know who the second person is?"

Zhiyun timidly said: "The second person is the last suzerain of Jianzong. I heard from the teachers in the sect that he was a big devil through and through. There are countless masters who died in his hands. , was once suppressed by Master Zichen, and after Master Zichen ascended, he came out to harm the world, and finally died in Huanghuang Tianzhu, his body died and Dao disappeared, and Jianzong also disappeared."

The old man who had passed by many times smiled, with a lot of sadness in his smile, and murmured: "Relying on a three-foot green front and walking alone, there is no one in the world to fight against it. , the body dies and the path disappears, is it a pity? Sad?"

Xu Beiyou couldn't help feeling infinite longing, and said to himself: "If you can practice swords to this extent, then you really have no regrets."

The old man was not optimistic about Xu Beiyou, and poured cold water on him: "I have practiced swords for my whole life as a teacher, but I still haven't reached this level. I'm afraid I have to wait for another good pregnancy in my next life."

Xu Beiyou said unconvinced: "Maybe I am someone with great luck, and sooner or later I will become an immortal!"

The old man curled his lips, and said disapprovingly: "You kid, can you tell the difference between luck and number? Can you tell what is sword intent and what is sword energy? First you can have great sword energy in your body, and then you can say that you have great luck in your body." .”

The devastated Xu Beiyou was extremely depressed.

The old man suddenly said: "The reason why I was willing to accept you as an apprentice back then was actually because of your temperament. Your temperament is somewhat similar to my elder brother who has passed away for many years. When I left the family to learn art from a teacher, my elder brother inherited the family business. , and finally died of exhaustion. In fact, in terms of our two temperaments, my brother is open-minded and the most suitable for practicing swords, while I am good at calculations and is the most suitable for inheriting the family business. It's just that my brother gave me this opportunity. When we parted He told me that the burden of the family was originally to be borne by his eldest son, and there was no reason to pass it on to his younger brother. Let me study art with peace of mind, and don't worry about my family. Who would have thought that that farewell would be farewell , When I saw him again, he was already lying in the coffin, and I could only stand in the mourning hall. Brothers of the same life, Yin and Yang are separated."

Both Xu Beiyou and Zhiyun remained silent.

"It's all over, so don't mention it." The old man shook his head, and didn't continue this topic. After all, it's all about old millet and rotten sesame seeds. If it wasn't for touching the scene, maybe the old man would never bring it up again.

Xu Beiyou suddenly remembered something, and asked, "Master, so you are also from a noble family, why are you still living without a fixed place?"

The old man lowered his eyes and laughed at himself: "Where is there any family, and where is there any sect, I am left alone."

Xu Beiyou groaned, recalling what Mr. said, and said in a low voice: "We are also people who have fallen into the world."

(End of this chapter)