Apprenticeship at Qingcheng Mountain, Senior Brother Yu Canghai

Chapter 267: The Soul Plays Male and Female, Yin and Yang Divide Dragon and Tiger

Shi Feixuan came and went quickly.

After completing the exchange of "The Secret of Immortality" and "The Cihang Sword Canon" with Chu Yuan, Shi Feixuan hurriedly said goodbye and left.

The other party came and went in a hurry, just like a fairy who fell into the human world and was not affected by worldly affairs.

"Master, Miss Master used her own sect's "Cihang Sword Canon" to exchange for the "Eternal Life Secret" in Master's hand. Do you want to comprehend it yourself?"

Xu Ziling looked at Shi Feixuan's leaving back with some obsession in his eyes. After turning around, he couldn't help but ask Chu Yuan out of curiosity.

He had heard before that it was said that over the thousands of years, the "Secret of Immortality" had appeared in the world many times, but no one was able to comprehend the martial arts inside it like his master Chu Yuan. Many people went crazy while comprehending it, and there were even many people who said that the "Secret of Immortality" itself was a scam.

He didn't believe that apart from a genius like his master Chu Yuan, anyone else could understand anything from "The Secret of Immortality" in just half a year.

"I don't know that."

Chu Yuan shook his head and said:
"But it wasn't her idea to exchange the Cihang Sword Canon for the Immortality Secret in my hand. It should be her master's idea."

Although he didn't know why Shi Feixuan suddenly came to him, and what was the purpose of Cihang Jingzhai and Fan Qinghui behind Shi Feixuan making this decision.

No matter how you look at it, the probability of me, who can comprehend the "Eternal Life Secret", comprehending the "Cihang Sword Classic" within half a year is much greater than the probability of Cihang Jingzhai comprehending martial arts after obtaining the "Eternal Life Secret".

Or is the other party's purpose purely to make friends with me?
"Master Ling! I think there must be some conspiracy behind Cihang Jingzhai's actions."

Kou Zhong patted Xu Ziling on the shoulder and said.

Speaking of conspiracy, Chu Yuan suddenly thought that the "Cihang Sword Canon" in his hand, both its founder and practitioners in successive generations were women!

Could it be that Cihang Jingzhai's plan was that they were certain that even if they could learn something from the "Cihang Sword Canon", they would not be able to practice it, so they would not lose out?
Or maybe the Buddhist concepts in "Cihang Sword Canon" will unconsciously have some influence on me, a Taoist?
"No, Master Fairy is so beautiful, and she comes from the white sect "Cihang Jingzhai", how could there be a conspiracy?"

Xu Ziling protects Shi Feixuan.

"Sometimes the devil's sect is not scary, what's scary is the hypocritical white sect..."

Kou Zhong said casually.

"Master Ling, tell me the truth, you didn't fall in love with that Miss Master because she's pretty, did you? Otherwise, you would have said something good about her?"

As soon as he said this, Kou Zhong realized it belatedly and looked at his good brother Xu Ziling with a gossipy look.

"You misunderstood, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

Xu Ziling quickly denied three times.

Chu Yuan saw this scene and shook his head.

A simple and silent man like Xu Ziling, once he falls in love with a woman, he will be completely fascinated by her.

Fortunately, he has his good brother Kou Zhong with him, so he doesn't have to worry about him doing anything stupid just because he likes him.

After Chu Yuan taught Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling everything he needed to teach, he asked them to continue practicing "The Secret of Immortality" while he sat beside them and started reading "The Cihang Sword Canon".

Compared to the confusing "Changsheng Jue" which is full of oracle bone inscriptions and one can only practice according to the human body diagram by guessing, and it is said to be a martial arts, but it is more like a book of immortal cultivation techniques, "Cihang Sword Canon" looks much simpler, with seal and official scripts that ordinary people can understand.

Judging from the handwriting, many people have marked their insights into practicing "Cihang Sword Canon" on it. These people should be the predecessors of Cihang Jingzhai who once practiced "Cihang Sword Canon".

As Chu Yuan was flipping through the book, a thought flashed through his mind. It was said that the "Cihang Sword Canon" was a martial art created by Di Ni, the founder of Cihang Jingzhai, during the Eastern Han Dynasty, who was influenced by the ideas of Buddhism introduced to China.

When Di Ni was studying Buddhism in the White Horse Temple, he met Xie Tiao, the first evil emperor of the Demon Sect. The two fell in love. Di Ni also read "The Great Method of Planting Demons in the Heart of Taoism", but they eventually broke up due to their differences in Buddhism.

Dini subsequently became a monk. At the age of forty, he had an epiphany while meditating and left Buddhism. He integrated the two techniques of Buddhism and magic and created the "Bian Shore Sword Art", which is the predecessor of the "Cihang Sword Canon".

He then traveled around the world for more than ten years, accepting disciples as the opportunity presented itself and teaching them sword techniques.

Later, it gradually evolved into the "Cihang Sword Canon", one of the four great books in the world today.

Chu Yuan flipped through the "Cihang Sword Canon" in his hand. He thought that the "Cihang Sword Canon" would be as obscure and difficult to understand as the "Eternal Life Secret". Without excellent comprehension, it would be difficult for ordinary people to comprehend the mysteries contained therein.

But the fact is just the opposite, because the words on the "Cihang Sword Canon" are all in seal script and official script. Although it looks a bit awkward, if you look closely, you can understand the content.

Because of this, the martial arts concepts of "Cihang Sword Canon" were clearly displayed to Chu Yuan.

However, some of the core concepts of Buddhism in the "Cihang Sword Canon" made Chu Yuan frown.

As a Taoist monk, Chu Yuan naturally dislikes some of the Buddhist concepts.

However, the Buddhist concepts in the book have some subtle differences from the current core concepts of Buddhism, and from it we can get a glimpse of some of the concepts of the magical book "The Great Method of Planting Demons in the Taoist Heart".

Chu Yuan simply ignored the private information contained in the "Cihang Sword Canon", which expounded some of the Buddhist and demonic concepts, and only read the part related to swordsmanship.

In addition to being a Buddhist martial art, "Cihang Sword Canon" is also a sword canon.

Among all the sword-related martial arts in the world, apart from the "Yijianshu" by the master Fu Cailin, probably only the "Cihang Sword Canon" by Cihang Jingzhai can be regarded as the best.

The complete version of "Cihang Sword Canon" is divided into thirteen chapters.

It mainly consists of four parts: tranquility, guarding, emptiness and nothingness.

The guidelines are based on the five key points of Qi, master, spirit, god and heart.

They are the Yangtze River of Sword Qi, Sword Master of Heaven and Earth, Sword Spirit of the Universe, Sword God without Self, Sword Heart Clear, and the final Death Gate.

The Death Pass is the highest realm in "Cihang Sword Canon". It is said that except for Dini, the founder of Cihang Jingzhai, few people can achieve it.

“No wonder Cihang Jingzhai is willing to use the Cihang Sword Canon in exchange for the Immortality Secret in my hand for six months.”

After Chu Yuan took a quick look, he suddenly understood.

Just as he guessed, there are indeed some tricks in this "Cihang Sword Canon", because the practice of "Cihang Sword Canon" requires one's mind.

Men are yang and tend to be distracted, while women are yin and are naturally calm and more suitable for meditation.

In addition, the last two realms of "Cihang Sword Canon":

The sword heart is clear and the dead end!
It also requires insight into the body and mind, and the cultivation of an innate pure Yin energy to concentrate the sword heart. However, men cannot cultivate innate pure Yin energy, only women can cultivate it.

Therefore, if a man really wants to practice this "Cihang Sword Canon", he can actually practice it.

It’s just that he is unable to reach the highest realm of “Cihang Sword Canon”, the sword heart enlightenment and the death barrier.

Perhaps this is also the reason why Cihang Jingzhai was willing to take out the "Cihang Sword Canon" and exchange it with him for the "Eternal Life Secret" for half a year.

Chu Yuan didn't care, as he didn't plan to practice the "Cihang Sword Canon".

Just treat it as a way to increase your own knowledge.

For a period of time afterwards, apart from teaching Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling the "Eternal Life Secret" every day, Chu Yuan also read the "Cihang Sword Canon".

Chu Yuan's understanding of kendo is also constantly improving.

It has been a long time since his swordsmanship reached the swordless realm in the world of Xiake Xing.

Because he did not meet any truly powerful swordsman masters in the later Tianlong world.

Chu Yuan was like a dried sponge, greedily absorbing the sword knowledge in the "Cihang Sword Canon".

at the same time!

The sword technique that Chu Yuan had rarely used before and which he had acquired by accident was being enriched by the sword art he had learned from the "Cihang Sword Canon".

"Male and Female Dragon and Tiger Sword"!
This ancient sword technique that was acquired accidentally is like a sword that has been covered in dust for a long time, is rusty and dusty, and is constantly showing its own edge.

The "Male and Female Dragon and Tiger Sword" that Chu Yuan had comprehended before seemed like just an empty shell.

Today's "Male and Female Dragon and Tiger Sword" is the real "Male and Female Dragon and Tiger Sword".

Three months later again.

Shilong and Xuancheng arranged a temporary courtyard for Chu Yuan to live in at the Qingcheng Sect's Yangzhou Taoist Temple.

On a low table in the yard, there was a cup of steaming tea. Chu Yuan sat beside the table and put down the "Cihang Sword Canon" in his hand. Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, who were sitting cross-legged in the yard and practicing the "Eternal Life Secret", didn't know if it was an illusion, but they actually saw two sword chants, one from a dragon and one from a tiger, flash across their master's eyes.

"Master, what are you..."

Seeing the abnormality on Chu Yuan, Kou Zhong was puzzled.

"Nothing... I just read the Cihang Sword Canon for a while and got some insights."

Chu Yuan shook his head.

It turned out that he had been wrong all along. The sword technique he had learned from the "Tianshi Cave" where Tianshi Zhang Daoling was said to have practiced Taoism was not an ordinary sword technique at all.

It was an incredibly powerful sword technique that was practiced and performed with the soul.

"Male and female dragon and tiger, the soul plays the role of male and female, yin and yang distinguish the dragon and tiger, even if they are hundreds of feet apart, they can still kill people with the sword of the soul..." Chu Yuan muttered to himself.

Clang clang!
At this moment, the thin sword that Xu Ziling placed in the corner of the wall next to him began to shake continuously as if it was stimulated by something.

That was originally Fu Jun'er's sword. After Fu Jun'er was defeated by Chu Yuan and became a prisoner, the sword fell into Xu Ziling's hands.

Because Kou Zhong doesn't like using a sword, he likes using a knife.

At the same time, all the long swords in the entire Qingcheng Sect's Yangzhou Taoist Temple, whether they were in the hands of Taoist priests, placed in the house, or hung on the wall...

They all trembled slightly, as if stimulated by something.

All the Taoists in the Qingcheng Sect's Yangzhou Taoist Temple looked at this scene in confusion, looking at a loss. They didn't know why the long swords in the Qingcheng Sect's Yangzhou Taoist Temple suddenly started shaking?

Elder Xuancheng was teaching his disciples to practice swordplay at the field outside the Qingcheng Sect's Yangzhou Dojo. He saw that the swords in the disciples' hands were all trembling slightly.

"What's wrong with you? Can't you even hold your swords steady?"

Elder Xuancheng scolded.

"Elder, this is none of our business. It's the sword that's moving on its own."

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A disciple explained with a confused look on his face.

"The sword can move by itself?"

Elder Xuancheng was about to scold his disciple when he suddenly thought of something and his expression changed.

"You guys practice first. I have something to do. I'll be back soon!"

After saying this, he immediately walked towards the courtyard where the headmaster was temporarily living.

On his way, he happened to meet Shi Long, who had just walked out of his residence and was rushing to Chu Yuan's residence.

"Master of the stone quarry, did you see it too?"

Elder Xuancheng was stunned for a moment and then asked the other party.

"It seems that it was not our illusion just now."

After meeting Elder Xuancheng, Shi Long said with certainty.

"It's not an illusion. The swords in the hands of the hundreds of disciples who were practicing swordplay outside are all vibrating. This must be related to the Sect Master."

Elder Xuancheng also said.

As they were talking, the two had already arrived at the gate of the courtyard where Chu Yuan was temporarily living.

As soon as he stepped in, he saw Chu Yuan with a smile on his face, and Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling with looks of astonishment.

"Master, what happened just now? The swords of all the disciples in the Qingcheng Sect's Yangzhou Dojo are shaking?"

Shilong asked.

Chu Yuan picked up the "Cihang Sword Canon" on the table and said, "It's nothing, actually. I just read this "Cihang Sword Canon" for a while, and recently I had some insights and learned a sword technique from it."

This is actually the power of the complete version of "Male and Female Dragon and Tiger Sword".

"Male and Female Dragon and Tiger Swords" is divided into invisible sword and visible sword.

The invisible sword is a sword of the soul formed by the power of one's own soul. Even if the distance between them is one hundred or several thousand feet, one can kill the opponent with the sword of the soul.

There is an even more powerful kind of tangible sword, but Chu Yuan was only speculating and was far from reaching the threshold.

According to Chu Yuan's speculation, when the power of the soul becomes strong enough and the soul sword is powerful enough, the soul can be used to control the sword, and the enemy can be killed and the head can be taken even if they are several miles apart.

This is actually a trend towards developing into a sword immortal.

The unusual movements of all the swords in the Qingcheng Sect's Yangzhou Dojo just now might have been due to the induction between the soul sword of the Male and Female Dragon and Tiger Sword and the surrounding swords.

"I have realized a sword technique!"

Shi Long and Xuan Cheng looked at each other.

They knew that Chu Yuan exchanged "The Secret of Immortality" and "Cihang Sword Canon" from Cihang Jingzhai for six months.

But no one expected that Chu Yuan would master a sword technique in just three months.

Moreover, this sword technique makes such a loud noise that it is obviously extraordinary at first glance.

"Master is also proficient in swordsmanship?"

Shi Long couldn't help but ask.

He and Chu Yuan had known each other for such a long time, but he didn't know that in addition to the magical skill "Nine Heavens Gangqi", Chu Yuan was also proficient in swordsmanship.

Previously, it was known that Chu Yuan exchanged "The Secret of Immortality" with "Cihang Sword Classic" from Cihang Jingzhai for six months. These days, Chu Yuan read "Cihang Sword Classic" every day. He even thought that his own master just wanted to learn more about "Cihang Sword Classic"!

I really didn't expect that the head master had already figured out a powerful sword technique in such a short time!
isn't it?
Master, I thought you were just joking, but I didn't expect you to be serious!

"I understand a little, I understand a little!"

Chu Yuan said.

He started out with his swordsmanship, and in later generations, the Qingcheng Sect itself was famous for its swordsmanship.

"Master, what is this sword technique called? Can we learn it?"

Xu Ziling asked from the side.

His and Kou Zhong's idea was very simple. Chu Yuan was their master. Chu Yuan had figured out a powerful martial art, so he must teach it to them!
"The Male and Female Dragon and Tiger Sword is a sword technique I created before, but its power was mediocre before. Now it has been perfected. You can learn it, but Kou Zhong likes sword techniques. I don't know sword techniques, so he will have to rely on himself in the future."

Chu Yuan said.

In Chu Yuan's opinion, once the "Male and Female Dragon and Tiger Sword" comes out, it will be one of the top sword techniques in the world.

Of course, whether it can be better than "Cihang Sword Canon" and Fu Cailin's "Yi Sword Technique" can only be known after actually fighting with Fu Cailin and the people from Cihang Jingzhai in the future.

Kou Zhong's expression turned bitter when he heard this. He even wanted to give up his sword skills and practice sword skills like Xu Ziling.

Who asked Chu Yuan to ask them what weapons they liked?

His answer was knife skills!
"The name of this sword technique is the same as the name of a treasure left behind by the legendary Heavenly Master on our Qingcheng Mountain."

Elder Xuancheng said.

Chu Yuan thought to himself: "Maybe this sword technique was left behind by the Heavenly Master."

But before that, his vision and knowledge were limited, and he only understood the basics.

"Master, can we practice this sword technique?"

Shi Long asked again.

“You can practice.”

Chu Yuan nodded.

The good thing about "Male and Female Dragon-Tiger Sword" is that it is a relatively independent sword technique. Even if you don't practice "The Secret of Immortality" like him, understand the principle of "Yin and Yang", and cultivate the power of the primordial spirit, you can still practice it.

You just need to start from the beginning, but it is very difficult for ordinary people to cultivate the power of the soul. If ordinary people have no opportunity or insufficient qualifications, they may not be able to cultivate it in their entire life.

"Forget it, I'll practice the Nine Heavens Gangqi first."

Although Shi Long was somewhat tempted, he had to give up after thinking about it.

Just by looking at the power of the sword technique "Male and Female Dragon and Tiger Sword" created and perfected by Chu Yuan, you can know that the difficulty of practicing it is definitely not low.

Now his "Nine Heavens Gang Qi" is still stuck at the fifteenth level, and he can no longer expect to reach the next level.

In the past, he was worried that he did not have a powerful martial arts inheritance. Now, he is worried that there are too many powerful martial arts, and his own qualifications and energy are limited, so he simply cannot practice them all.

“So does the old Taoist.”

Elder Xuancheng said the same thing.

Although he has practiced Taoism all his life and his progress in "Nine Heavens Gang Qi" is amazing, and his speed is catching up with the stone dragon whose meridians were opened by Chu Yuan, but there is still a big gap before he can achieve the perfection of "Nine Heavens Gang Qi".

Chu Yuan suddenly said: "Kou Zhong and Zi Ling have already mastered the "Eternal Life Secret". My goal in Yangzhou has been achieved, and it is time to return to Shu!"

Kou Zhong was surprised and asked, "Master, are you leaving?"

(End of this chapter)