Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1387 Teaching
"Why did he just leave!"

"How...how could he leave! How could he leave!"

Five-colored light shimmered on the majestic mountain, while the lotus-shaped platform shone brightly. The monk on top, holding a Dharma lamp, stared silently at the two people kneeling in front of him with a gloomy expression.

Maha, who was kneeling in front of him, raised his head, looking somewhat embarrassed and uneasy, and said:

"Indeed... he went back to the south..."

The lamplighter sneered and cursed:

“He went back to the south? You’re telling me he went back to the south? He’s already breached four passes and stripped the entire Gu County bare, leaving only Chun City wide open in the middle. You’re saying he went back to the south… What, is Li Zhouwei abandoning Mingyang and going to build Shangyi?”

His words were icy cold, silencing the crowd below. The monk beside him also looked grim, his hands clasped together, his massive body obscuring the sky and radiating a jade-like brilliance—it was Tian Langzhi!

There was a reason why these two top figures in Buddhist practice stayed at Dayang Mountain at all times. One was under orders from his own Dharma lineage to prepare for the "reincarnation of Maitreya," while the other harbored the intention of observing the conflict from the sidelines, expanding the Buddhist community, and seeking an opportunity for his own Dharma lineage. That's why they came together...

The head of the lamp thought he had concealed it very well. With Jiaoshan Mountain right in front of him and Da Yudao lax in his pursuit, the two of them were in the mountains, and he deliberately didn't bother to find them... just in case they became suspicious during the fight between the two sides, thus alerting the enemy.

But who could have imagined that, just when things seemed to be going perfectly smoothly and Li Zhouwei's army was at the city gates, he suddenly retreated overnight, surrendering all the passes without the slightest hesitation!

The head of the lamp was naturally furious. This man, Maha of the Desire Sea, with a gloomy expression, said softly:
"It's not our fault for miscalculating; it was the Western Shu who made their move..."

"Oh?"

The lamplighter's expression subtly changed; he tucked his sleeve and whispered:

"Qing Jifang?"

"If that medicine really could help me conceive!"

Tian Langzhi said coldly:

"Those great sects in the south are fond of combining orthodox and unorthodox methods, and they love to play their pawns whenever they have a chance. Qingji Fang was originally a pawn that interfered with Mingyang, just like Tianque was to Zhenhuo. Neither of them are people with extraordinary abilities. This time, it was the Shu Emperor who personally gave the order!"

He said:

"I heard they broke through their great formation and injured their true cultivator. Do you believe it or not, those idiots rushed into their formation, looked up and... hey, it's Li Zhouwei!"

His words were full of sarcasm, causing the lamplighter to shake his head and whisper:
"What should we do now?"

"The Central Plains are empty, which is not difficult to deal with."

Tian Langzhi's expression was icy, showing not the slightest hesitation:

"Fortunately, we were prepared, and the people of the Compassionate Path were already waiting at the carriage. Moreover, the Horn Mountain Formation was broken and there was no way to defend against it. We pretended to be stupid and attacked them as if they were Mingyang. We took advantage of their unpreparedness. As long as we gave the order, we could immediately conquer these territories and take them one by one."

If it weren't for Jinlian's meddling, Tian Langzhi would have been much more at ease. His plan was to cripple Jinlian and make her the villain, allowing the leader of Dayang Mountain to bypass Jinlian and command Shanle. This would have enabled him to set off from the south and take over the more important Raoshan...

But now it's clear that we can't count on Shan Le anymore, he said coldly:
“Once they take over the territory, they will naturally start to argue and have conflicts. Once there are casualties, they will have an excuse to continue westward. The problem is that it won’t cause any trouble.”

His expression froze slightly as he said:

"At worst, we can let the Compassionate Path participate, using the pretext of a national struggle, and just give them a share..."

The head of the lamp holder looked troubled.

When Dayang Mountain was first established, its purpose was of course to unite the Seven Phases and take over the orders of the Sandalwood Forest. However, over the years, the phases have been fluctuating, and two of them are almost on the verge of extinction, especially the decline of the Wrathful North Subduing Demon Temple... to the point that no one can restrain the Compassionate Path, allowing them to dominate the North.

Although the territory of the Yan Kingdom did not seem to have expanded much, a large number of tribes on the grasslands had come to believe in compassion. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they had 100,000 archers. As a result, the Dayang Mountain has now become a kind of alliance between these Buddhist and Taoist groups who have entered the Central Plains.

Behind this lies the shadow of the Great Admiration of the Dharma Realm, the conflict between the Shakya school and the Dharma Realm school, and the factional disputes between the ancient Shakya practice and the Blissful Shakya practice. It is extremely complicated. No matter which angle you look at it from, the head of the lamp is unwilling to compassionately intervene!
Tian Langzhi naturally understood his meaning and said in a low voice:
"With Gu You captured, Heshui will be difficult to suppress. From a moral and logical standpoint, and considering both advantages and disadvantages, Li Zhouwei will definitely inflict heavy damage on him. The rest of the Shangguans are nothing but withered bones in their graves. The only one to be feared in Chuncheng is Long Kangyao..."

Mentioning Longkang cuisine, Deng Tou Shou naturally felt a headache coming on, replying:
“You say Gu You is injured? I don’t think so. Long Kangyao has more treasures than a mountain. If we were to take something out and give it to him, his injury would heal, but someone would still need to stop him. We have to consider all of that.”

“Long Kangyao sent Mao Digu to block it.”

Tian Langzhi suddenly said.

This leader of the Thunder Clan is exceptionally strong, yet arrogant and self-important, and devoted to Buddhism and Taoism. A few words of flattery are enough to persuade him to come out and fight; he is indeed an excellent candidate. The leader of the Lamp Clan nodded and immediately said:

"He Shui... I will go and ask the lord for a treasure to collect it. Please act according to your ability first, and do not make any mistakes. As long as Lord Que Liyu goes out, the situation will stabilize."

Tian Langzhi nodded—this matter originally concerned the Great Desire Path, so naturally he took the lead first. Thus, he transformed into a sky full of radiant light and went out. Only then did the head of the lamps dismiss his attendants, flicked his sleeve, and a golden light spread out and fell to the ground.

Hua Guang transformed into a young monk with a gloomy face. He hurriedly bowed and said:

"My lord! There is indeed a Heavenly Jade on the lake!"

He said coldly:

"If Western Shu had any plans, how could Mingyang have known them so easily, and with such detailed knowledge, dare to abandon the entire northern lands? He must have known the consequences, and received a warning from Tian Su!"

His voice echoed across the mountain. The head of the lantern company stood with his hands behind his back, lost in thought. Fan Kang shuffled forward on his knees and whispered:

"My lord! We must not underestimate this!"

The man with the lamp head looked down at him, his thoughts growing, and said:

When will Mingyang come from the north?

Upon hearing this, Fan Kang was suddenly jolted.

He knew some of this news from his previous life. This great battle should have lasted for another six months or so. Li Zhouwei stormed into Chuncheng, occupied several passes, and gradually gained a foothold in the north by pulling and restraining the enemy. There was indeed a great battle in the desert, but it was Yang Ruiyi who came to save the situation. The two sides exchanged a few blows and then the battle ended.

In other words, Li Zhouwei didn't return to the South for very long in his previous life, let alone when he came back!
But looking into Maha's deep, dark eyes, Fan Kang realized his own worth, and how could he dare to say such things? He simply said:

"I'm afraid...at least five years..."

The great war in his previous life lasted far more than five years. Li Zhouwei had been constantly on the move, fighting against Long Kangyao and Jiang Yan in the Central Plains, and it took him nearly ten years to solidify his foothold. He only made up a timeframe, but said:

"Now they are in the shadows, while we are in the light. And Tian Su has given us many warnings. I fear that the outcome... will depend on how our great battle in the north unfolds..."

The lamplighter turned around with his hands behind his back and muttered:

"I don't think so."

He said:

"Western Shu is certainly not as good as the North, but it still has an emperor. If pushed too far, he can personally intervene. Even if he is the White Qilin, he will not be able to escape easily."

Fan Kang pondered for a long time, then said in a low voice:
"In that case, from a petty person's perspective, this battle must be swift and decisive, with the primary goal of killing many lives!"

The lamplighter turned to look at him and saw that Fan Kang's expression was gloomy:

"Mingyang may seem to have abandoned Gu County, but in reality, it's quite the opposite. He sees the entire Gu County as his own, but since he still holds considerable power, he doesn't want to gnaw on this bone. Instead, he's leaving it to us, waiting for us to crush the barriers and shatter their dignity before Li Zhouwei comes north to reap the benefits..."

"The fall of someone like Gu You is a tragedy that will not only sadden Long Kangyao, but also Li Zhouwei! We must take advantage of his presence in Western Shu to inflict more casualties and consolidate our strength. We must not be merciful to the vast lands of Shi Tu, otherwise... we will surely aid the enemy in the future!"

Upon hearing this, the head of the lamp fell silent—what the man before him said was true. Even as a figure sent down from the Dharma Aspect Sect, there were still many powerful forces in Gu County that he did not want to offend, and his heart was still set on benefiting the vast Buddhist community…

He pondered for a long time, gazing at him, and finally said:
"I will discuss your thoughts with the Great Desire Path..."

Fan Kang knelt down and wept, saying:

"Now that I have joined the Holy Sect, I have no way out. Mingyang will surely hold a grudge against me for the hatred of that year. If I am not careful, I will be killed by the Qilin. Please believe me, my lord!"

……

The sky was bright.

After finishing Li Xuanxuan's funeral arrangements, Li Ximing calculated his inventory. Now, besides giving Li Quexi a portion of Purple Qi spiritual resources and replenishing the blessed land with spiritual resources, he also needed to prepare for Xuan Tao's use. In a short time, his storage bag was emptied again.

'No matter how much spiritual resources and objects we acquire, it will never be enough…'

As he pondered this, he returned to the main hall, passed through numerous restrictions, and arrived at the other end of the great formation on the lake, where he saw a high platform with a green cauldron, its mysterious light flowing and shining brightly.

【Bi Ting Qing Yuan Bao Ding】.

This cauldron was originally meant for Li Quewan, but the matter of the secret realm was urgent, and Chengqian's supernatural powers were not high, so he specially left it here. When Li Ximing came forward, he saw the True Man sitting cross-legged in front of the cauldron, his hands forming a mudra.

His complexion was not good, and it seemed as if he had something in his mouth. When he sensed Li Ximing approaching, he opened his eyes, gently opened his mouth, and spat out a mouthful of cinnabar.

The cinnabar turned into billowing red smoke and dust, shooting into the sky. Only then did Chengqian's expression improve slightly. He rose, bowed, and said:

"senior…"

Li Ximing, now a master of alchemy, how could he not see that the person before him was somewhat injured? He was both surprised and sighed, understanding Li Quewan's meaning. He stepped forward to support him, his lips moving several times, only to say somberly:

"Thank you for your help, Chengqian!"

Cheng Qian's face was slightly yellow, as if he had been using some kind of metal-elemental substance to maintain his magical power. He looked extremely haggard. He shook his head and said:

"It should be!"

He made no mention of himself, but instead raised his head and smiled:
“Su Yun came by once before, and I went with her to see the situation. Xuan Tao has stabilized. As long as there are no major battles on the lake that result in the loss of supernatural powers and as long as there are enough supplies, we don’t need to worry too much about the remaining two years!”

He moved his lips and continued:
"For the rest of the time, I will focus on recovering from my injury and taking care of the patient, and there will be no further problems."

He spoke lightly, but Li Ximing knew how much this master had endured alone while Li Quewan was away; it would be difficult for him to recover in less than ten years. He simply shook his head repeatedly, took out a jade box, and said:
"This was saved when I treated the King of Wei's injuries. Take it and use it. Five or ten years is easy to say, but you must not delay any longer..."

Chengqian did not accept it, but instead laughed self-deprecatingly:
"Senior thinks too highly of me. What are five or ten years to us rogue cultivators? My master's supernatural powers failed five times, taking a total of ninety-two years, and there is still no glimmer of hope... Let alone someone like me who can't even figure out the way forward?"

Li Ximing actually understood this. Back then, he was the only Purple Mansion cultivator in the Li family, and he started from scratch, no different from a rogue cultivator. He could be overjoyed with a single spiritual resource. He was at least a little luckier, and didn't have to worry about any lineage. He had already removed most of the obstacles to his cultivation, but he still lived a life full of bitterness...

He shook his head repeatedly, feigning anger, and said:

"A rogue cultivator? You're one of my family now, what are you still calling a rogue cultivator!"

Cheng Qian suddenly woke up with a start, raised his hand to apologize, but the pill was stuffed into his hand instead. Li Ximing patted his shoulder and said seriously:

“Your lineage…King Wei has already considered it. Que Wan has two golden books. One was obtained by Jin Yi and dared not be circulated outside…The other is the current ‘Hou Shen Shu’, which is quite difficult to obtain.”

Chengqian was shocked when he suddenly brought up Jinshu. While it was true that his joining the Li family was due to the times and the convergence of interests, who could say that he didn't have the intention to continue his Daoist practice?

His complexion became rosier, and sure enough, Li Ximing took out a piece of silk and said:
"This is the outline of the cultivation technique. Take a look at it first."

Chengqian casually took it, only to find it filled with dazzling, mysterious beauty, leaving him speechless and mesmerized, as if wandering in boundless wonder. He couldn't help but exclaim in admiration:
"What a magical power!"

Li Ximing smiled subtly and said:
"It is a great supernatural power, but it is also difficult. If Chengqian wants to cultivate it, he should be prepared to fail three to five times... In addition to this, the King of Wei has other lineages prepared for you!"

With a flick of his wrist, he produced another jade slip. Before Cheng Qian could even take it, she understood the meaning behind his words and immediately realized what was going on. For a moment, she didn't find it strange at all.
'After all, it's a golden book, and it was cultivated by Su Yun. If it were given to an outsider like me, it would be disseminating its profound mysteries... I've heard that the person on the lake is familiar with Xinggongtai, so it must have been obtained from the Western Sea... The complete lineage of alchemy is rare; it's good enough to continue it, there's no need to ask for too much...'

The Dao lineage is a secret among secrets, highly related to one's future life and path. Chengqian could certainly understand the other party's actions... Moreover, letting him go find someone to exchange it himself would be far more difficult than staying in the lake to refine the Xuantao now. Having it in his hands and controlling you could be fatal!
He simply accepted the jade slip, and before he knew it, a vast sea of ​​words flooded his mind, stirring a sudden tremor within him.

【Miao Fu Qing Jin Gong】

He paused, contemplating the dense, mysterious characters, then moved his lips and looked up at Li Ximing:
"This this…"

The Li family was concerned about Chengqian. Back then, they thought that many of this person's magical abilities overlapped with Que Wan's but were not quite as good, which was a bit of a pity. But now the Li family has completely changed their mindset—the supernatural power of "Complete Elixir" is mentally and physically exhausting, and can easily be measured in years. Li Que Wan doesn't actually have that much free time!

The value of Chengqian increased several times in an instant. Although the Golden Book was precious, powerful forces must also have the original. Li Ximing was generous with his lineage, but he was afraid that Chengqian might not be able to master it.

"The power of 'Hou Shen Shu' is terrifying, but its difficulty is also ridiculously high. If he fails three or five times on it, wouldn't it mean that even if a major event is imminent, it will still only be a single supernatural power!"

With numerous immortal techniques at home, Li Ximing made a special trip to the Sun and Moon Shining Together Heaven and Earth to exchange for a new set of techniques, which he also planned to pass on to the lake. Therefore, he specifically chose one with low difficulty, which only required not only [Azure Gold Lead Qi] but also the special Taiyin [Wonderful Azure Moon Qi] to activate it when absorbing the Qi... How could it be an ordinary product?
On the contrary, in the "Complete Elixir" supernatural power of Shanghuan Pavilion, this item is only below the "Merging Mercury and Returning to Lead to Restore Life" chapter!
Cheng Qian, who cultivated the "Complete Elixir," could not possibly fail to see the preciousness of the object before him. He was even more astonished by the [Mysterious Azure Moon Qi] contained within the absorbed Qi. He stared blankly up, exclaiming in shock:

"lunar…?!"

Li Ximing nodded with a smile and made a shushing gesture, which startled Cheng Qian, whose face changed drastically. She bowed deeply, her voice instantly lowering as she murmured, flattered and overwhelmed:
"This...this should be left to Que Wan...how can I..."

This is Taiyin!
How rare and precious they are these days! Even if one is only slightly related to them, their supernatural abilities, though not as great as Jin Yong's, will certainly possess some unique and wondrous qualities! They might even surpass him in certain areas—Li Ximing wasn't just being wary of him; he practically wanted to groom him as his own junior!
"This... is far too valuable!"

Given the scarcity of Yin energy these days, let alone five or ten years, Lian Wo might not see it more than a few times in his entire life!

This supernatural power, which would accompany him for the rest of his life, would be of immeasurable benefit even with just a little more wonder. Cheng Qian simply couldn't bring himself to refuse. His expression shifted several times as he took a few deep breaths and murmured to Li Ximing:

"I fear I might fail... and betray this spirit!"

The man before him shook his head and laughed:
"It can happen!"