With magical powers, I can quietly meditate on sutras for hundreds of years and become an immortal.

Chapter 176 Fifty Years

Wu Zhen's visit surprised Li Zhen.

I thought we would not contact each other for so many years.

In addition, he hugged the emperor's lap again, so he was forgotten.

Unexpectedly, I still remember it.

Wu Zhen explained.

He said that he had known about Li Zhen's return to the capital for a long time, and originally wanted to come to see him as soon as possible.

But he offended the emperor a few days ago and hid in the White Horse Temple for a while.

It wasn't until yesterday that I dared to step out.

Li Zhen was a little stunned when he heard these words.

Then he asked him to sit down.

Li Zhen's expression moved.

Listen carefully to what is said.

Li Zhen said nothing.

This time, it actually directly denied Zhao Ping's long-held idea of ​​​​killing the sect.

The sect is indeed inexhaustible.

Why are we breaking up now?

In the current era of great changes, the Great Zhou Dynasty is constantly cracking down on sects and trying to nationalize the world's incense faith.

Rather, it was the information faintly revealed in Wu Zhen's words.

And it was not long after the Faqing assassination and the sect's rebellion happened.

otherwise

Now even if there is no immediate relief, I am afraid that all the power and influence will be lost.

but.

The higher the status and power, the more he likes to confront the emperor.

"Taoist Priest, are you wrong to object?"

This fake Taoist priest who abandoned Buddhism and learned Taoism has been very valued by the emperor in recent years.

Wu Zhen will have the power to distribute the incense belief in the world in the future.

With such power, he is considered to be in a high position.

That is to say, the emperor values ​​​​your identity, which is not tolerated by Buddhism and Taoism.

The way of faith will only decline.

And in a sense it can be said.

There will still be value in using it in the future

As long as heaven and earth have endless ideas.

But I don’t know what happened to him.

Now he is not only the abbot of White Horse Temple, but also holds an important position.

But the crux of the problem doesn't seem to be this.

Li Zhen was a little curious.

However, it will not die

Responsible for determining the map of the gods in the world and determining the sacrifices to the righteous gods during the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The emperor wanted to rank the gods currently believed by the people and determine their orthodoxy.

The meaning expressed in this is worth pondering.

As he listened, Li Zhen gradually laughed.

He dared to slap the emperor in the face in public.

Think about

What he said seems to be right.

Even to a certain extent, it has reached the point of being outrageous.

What's going on?

"If the incense and faith do not disappear, the world's sects will continue to exist."

This guy.

Ever since he returned from studying in Western Tianzhu, he has been a popular person in front of the emperor.

"Once it breaks out, it will bring greater disaster to the world."

Who are you, Wu Zhen?

What a huge face!

"Using force to kill can only cure the symptoms but not the root cause. On the contrary, it will make them hide deeper."

Once back before liberation.

It seems that there are experts around the emperor!

However, Li Zhen was not very interested in this.

Incense and other beliefs have nothing to do with him.

On the other hand, if Dazhou overcomes all difficulties and takes this path as a whole country, it will be somewhat promising.

But if we want to achieve results, I don’t know how long it will take.

For now, it’s better not to think too much.

Let's listen to what Wu Zhen came to see him for today.

"I dare not hide it from the Taoist priest. In fact, this matter was done intentionally."

"Oh? What's the purpose?"

Li Zhen took a sip of chrysanthemum tea and asked nonchalantly.

He was not surprised by this result.

Whether it is the great success of the past or the enlightenment now.

From beginning to end, he was not a stupid person.

There must be a reason for doing this.

"I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to His Majesty and leave the White Horse Temple."

Li Zhen nodded.

"Then?"

"What do you want to do after you leave?"

Wu Zhen didn't answer immediately.

He just turned his head and looked out the snowy house through the open window.

At the same time, he also looked towards the snow-covered mountain fields.

After a long time, he smiled:

"Go back to the mountains and farm."

"I think this is my practice."

Li Zhen was noncommittal.

However, there was no rejection.

Cultivation is a particularly selfish thing.

And everyone has his or her own fate.

After Li Zhen taught him his own understanding of spiritual practice.

They need to navigate the road ahead by themselves.

Perhaps, this is the path to enlightenment?

The only problem is that Zhao Ping is not willing to let him go.

In the current Great Zhou Dynasty, the remnants of the sect are still resisting.

Folk beliefs have not yet been corrected.

Now is far from the time to liquidate the Taoist sect.

Therefore, he needs enlightenment and Buddhism.

In this way, we can curb the development of Taoism.

Under such circumstances, how could he let go and really leave?

However, Wu Zhen did make up his mind.

He did not go to the emperor again to obtain his consent.

Instead, he left a letter that night.

And the scriptures translated over the years have been compiled.

Alone, I left the White Horse Temple.

From then on, the White Horse Temple lost a world-famous Master Wu Zhen.

But in the Chuixiang Tower, there was an unknown Taoist who realized the truth.

Knowing this, Zhao Ping was furious.

It is said that more than ten pieces of beloved porcelain from the past were smashed in succession.

But what has happened is irreversible.

And it has to be said.

Through this incident, the helplessness of mortal emperors towards cultivators was once again demonstrated.

In addition to being stimulated, Zhao Ping also longed for a means of checks and balances.

Ever since.

Just a few days after the Lantern Festival.

The headmaster of the Capital Academy has not changed for decades.

In silence, the person changed.

The new mountain chief is a great scholar who came out of the academy and is considered a disciple of Hong Xuanji.

However, his martial arts talent does not seem to be very good, and his strength is not very high.

I don’t know what the considerations were in choosing him as the mountain leader.

And the former mountain chief: Hong Xuanji.

Then he quietly rushed to Dengzhou to take up his post without anyone paying attention.

There, he will supervise the construction of large ships to Zhenhai.

Use this to travel overseas and explore the secrets of "immortals".

Li Zhen didn't know these things.

Hong Xuanji never came to see him again.

Therefore, the days on Xianming Mountain were quite leisurely.

Just recently at night.

There seemed to be something hovering outside the Chuixiang Tower.

Looking at it from high in the sky, I don’t know what it means.

Erqing once caught up with him.

But although it can control the air, it is still a long way from being able to fly.

Therefore, it is impossible to catch up.

But this thing only came a few times.

Later, he disappeared.

However, Erqing always felt that that thing looked familiar.

Like, I've seen it before.

This has made it a little bit murmuring recently, and it makes it feel restless.

Li Zhen didn't pay much attention to it.

A spiritual inspiration appears in this world, and a great era of spiritual practice has arrived.

Some things in the wild have spiritual intelligence, which is normal.

And it's not like he has never seen anything more normal than this.

What's all the fuss about?

At best, these things have been easier to deal with in recent years.

Waiting for a few years to let them grow up will not be an easy solution.

Fortunately

It seems that the ones in my family are more powerful than them.

Even the most useless briquettes. Now I have entered into spiritual practice and can speak.

Wait until later, if someone who doesn't open your eyes comes to the door.

Naturally, let them go.

It was not his turn, but Li Daozhang took action.

And in this day-to-day life.

The fiftieth year of Jingming came quietly.

This year was also the fiftieth year that Zhao Ping ascended the throne as Emperor of the Zhou Dynasty.

During this long period of time, Da Zhou had some changes, but not much.

One cannot say without conscience that life is prosperous.

I just managed to say a word, so it's okay.

And the so-called Jingming rule boasted by scholar-bureaucrats brought prosperity to the world.

After the rain disaster that year and the sectarian rebellion in recent years.

Although there was some impact, things gradually subsided.

He slowly recovered.

Perhaps, this is probably the tenacious vitality of human beings.

No matter what kind of devastation we face.

After a few years, I can finally turn it into a paradise with my hands.

It was during this year that the sectarian rebellion was initially put down, and it also coincided with the 50th anniversary of Zhao Ping's accession to the throne, which was very worthy of celebration.

Another piece of good news came from the borderland.

To be precise.

It should be good news for the big week.

Something happened in the grassland country beyond the Great Wall!

Along with the whistling white-haired wind on the grassland, a terrifying monster appeared.

Extremely powerful.

It is said that it is comparable to the dragon in Kunlun Mountain back then.

The Grassland Khan had sent out shamans who had emerged again in recent years, and had also invited great monks to take action.

But without exception, no one survived.

In the end, I could only watch helplessly as it roared over the vast grassland with the strong wind.

Wherever it passes, there is no life for humans or animals.

In less than half a year.

Tens of thousands of herders and tens of thousands of cattle and sheep were lost.

For a while, there was no time to think about it.

The news reached Dazhou.

The entire court was immediately shocked.

They all congratulated Zhao Ping and said that God bless the Zhou Dynasty and that the Holy Lord is in court.

Therefore, no evil spirits are born in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

But is this really the case?

the answer is negative.

On the surface, in the current Great Zhou Dynasty, the people seem to be living and working in peace and contentment.

However, there are not many evil things hidden in secret.

It's just that there hasn't been the terrifying existence outside the Great Wall yet.

Not right either.

In this regard, Da Zhou never lags behind others.

It's just that that person is a homebody.

As long as others don't disturb her, they won't take her out at all.

But the question is, will this always be the case?

Obviously, no.

Anyone with a clear head will understand.

That's fine if this thing doesn't appear.

Once they appear, there cannot be only one or two.

As time goes by.

It is destined that more monsters that are inherently incompatible with humans will come into reality.

And how to deal with such an existence.

There is no doubt that this is another major problem placed on the emperor's desk.

When one wave fails, another wave rises.

It was supposed to be a happy year.

But Zhao Ping couldn't be happy no matter what.

Ever since, Hong Xuanji was far away in Dengzhou.

He received the most severe accountability in his life.

There is no doubt that the will comes from Zhao Ping.

These things.

Li Zhen didn't care much.

He is very busy recently.

Busy practicing boxing, busy refining the Hunyuan Pearl.

He was also busy studying runes, studying formations, and not giving briquettes food.

Simultaneously

He was also busy complaining about a certain bad old man who went to sea.

It’s been decades.

Li Zhen once again heard the news about Ji Donglai.

The news still came back through Bai Yuan's Chamber of Commerce.

Although this old boy is dying.

But unexpectedly, the legacy he left behind was well inherited by his sons.

At the same time, he also inherited Bai Yuan's habits.

From time to time, he would compile a piece of world intelligence and send it to him in the Chuixiang Tower.

Li Zhen did not refuse.

It can be regarded as barely continuing this incense relationship.

And recently I heard that the Bai Family Chamber of Commerce has opened up overseas business channels.

The news about Ji Donglai was also obtained because of this.

Long time no see.

This old boy's glory has not diminished.

On the contrary, it is more prosperous than before.

In order to find spiritual beasts that can extend their life span.

He traveled around overseas, chasing whales.

He actually made a name for himself as a whale fisherman in the East China Sea.

Among the overseas islands, it can be said that no one knows it.

"Whale fisher, whale fisher"

"No matter how you listen to it, it's much more impressive than the old immortal."

Li Zhen doesn't envy Ji Dong's life when he comes overseas and cares about Shu.

The only thing was that he was a little envious of this old boy's reputation.

Whale fishermen!

This name gives people a sense of pride as soon as they hear it.

Then you will think of what kind of powerful person a person with such a name is.

You can actually catch a giant whale with a fishing rod.

The feeling came up instantly.

Not like some old immortal.

What I know is that I am clearly talking about him, Li Zhen.

But I didn't know, I thought I was talking about the doctor who bought medicine from the quack.

Really, it’s too cheap.

"How about I go overseas and earn a more powerful and domineering reputation?"

Li Zhen sat up from the recliner under the tree.

For a moment, I felt a little moved.

But after a while, he lay back down again.

Think about it and forget it.

Fame and nicknames are all external things.

Life will not bring it, and death will not take it away.

How can people in this world be bound by mere fame?

If you have that time, why not sleep a little longer.

then

Li Zhen turned over on the recliner and snored.

Of course, there is one key issue he did not mention.

That is:

Too lazy to move!

And at the same time.

Dengzhou coast.

The sails of ten huge sea ships broke through the sky.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, he headed overseas without looking back.

And on the largest sea ship.

Hong Xuanji put his hands behind his back and looked deeply at the coastline that was gradually disappearing from his sight.

There are thousands of thoughts in my heart, but I can't say a word.

Just as we were setting off, I couldn't help but think:

When is the return date?

same moment.

There were also people bidding farewell to those who were leaving by boat.

But compared to the grandeur of Dengzhou, this place seems too simple.

Only a woman in red looked reluctantly at a lone boat drifting toward the boundless ocean in the distance.

Looking at the back of the man standing tall and tall on the boat with his sword behind his back.

His palms caressed his growing belly.

His eyes were full of nostalgia and reluctance.

It wasn't until the lone boat disappeared into the setting sun that she looked back in a daze.

But he didn't leave. Instead, he opened his red lips and murmured in a low voice:

"Chong'er, I hope your trip goes well."

"No matter what, the child and I will be at home waiting for your safe return."

However the sound.

But was submerged in the waves.

No one has to listen.

Maybe, only God heard it.

I will bring this blessing to those who are far away.

(End of this chapter)