Knife splashing

Chapter 124 Luofeng Temple
"It's a giant centipede with great abilities."

Dian Shu drank the wine, his neck turned red, and he became more talkative. "I heard from my master that all living things, once they have spirituality, will slowly practice cultivation, hide in the places where the evil spirits of heaven and earth gather, and gradually grow in wisdom and develop supernatural powers."

"Some will change their appearance if they swallow the treasures of heaven and earth, which is very powerful. The Huainanzi mentioned a kind of flying centipede, saying that it can swim in the mist and be killed by maggots. It can control snakes. If it suddenly sees a big snake, it will eat its brain. This kind of flying centipede likes to eat snake brains the most..."

"It is also mentioned in the Geomancer's Burial Scriptures. It looks like a locust but has a big belly and long horns. It can eat snake brains. But this monster is afraid of thunder and fire, and it is afraid of the crowing of a rooster. It will flee when it hears them..."

"The earth centipede is one of them. Although it has no wings, it is good at escaping underground and can conceal its aura, making it difficult to detect with ordinary magical powers. You can either wait for it to show up and kill it, or find a specific location and use a magic altar to kill it..."

"But this kind of thing is also an opportunity. A few years ago, there was a centipede causing trouble in Lingnan. It was as big as a snake or python, could eat clouds and spit out fog, and had a vicious temperament. It harmed many people..."

"An uncle over there, in cooperation with the disciples of the Dharma lineage, set up a trap to kill the snake. They got a centipede bead as big as a walnut, which is specially designed to kill all kinds of snake venom. Even a poisonous snake with great power will become limp after being touched by this centipede bead..."

Although Dian Shu was young, he knew a lot about catching monsters in Doumu Palace. Sharifei and Wang Daoxuan were stunned when they heard it.

The night wind was howling on the mountain, it was dark all around, and the bonfire was flickering. Listening to these mysterious and strange stories had a unique charm.

In a pile of rocks a hundred meters away.

The monster catcher Red Yaksha, wearing a rag that could conceal his breath, sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his breathing and heartbeat slowed to the limit.

Her ears moved, always paying attention to the movements around her.

The captured goat has been released.

Apparently, this monster hunter used the three people by the campfire as new bait...

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There was darkness in the spiritual cavity of the cave.

With the cave sealed, it seemed as if it was completely isolated from the outside world, and not a single sound could be heard.

Cold and lonely, as if isolated from the world.

Li Yan was also not idle. He had been sitting cross-legged since the beginning, concentrating his mind and preparing for the ritual that would follow.

Before I knew it, it was already late at night.

As midnight approached, Li Yan slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a puff of white mist.

It's not some kind of spiritual energy, but the cave is extremely cold, like an ice cellar, and the breath turns into fog.

After getting up, Li Yan did not rush to make any arrangements, but practiced the ten major moves of Red Fist in the dark to make his body more active.

call!
They blew out the fire starter, lit the incense, candles and soul-guiding lamps one by one, and suddenly there was light in the cave, dim but heart-warming.

Li Yan looked at the altar and thought about it again.

The ceremony of building a building is the first ritual for every monk.

Only by successfully opening the altar can changes in the spiritual orifice be triggered.

Opening the altar is usually divided into two steps.

One is to walk on the Gangdao, pinch the fingers and chant the mantra, so that the altar can form its own situation, and then it can resonate with the Gangsha energy from the outside world.

The second is to attract the divine power.

This divine power is the source of the cultivators' methods. Some practitioners visualize their own ancestors, while others visualize the heaven, earth and stars to attract the innate evil spirits.

After studying for such a long time, Li Yan has gained some insights.

If the innate evil energy is compared to the vast night sky, then the immortals and gods worshipped by various orthodox sects are the stars in the sky.

With a mortal body, it is naturally impossible to mobilize the power of heaven and earth.

However, having these immortal stars is like having coordinates. Using them as channels, one can attract the innate evil spirits.

However, the innate evil spirit is so murderous that mortals can hardly bear it, so when walking the steps, pinching the fingers and chanting the spells, one must also calculate the location where the evil spirit will attack.

Only after avoiding the first murderous intention can you intercept and use the Gangsha.

Whether it is drawing talismans or performing rituals, this method is indispensable.

The method to avoid killing requires the coordination of supernatural powers.

This is the real secret of Xuanmen.

If you don’t understand this trick, it will be difficult to get started.

The Luofeng Sutra is extraordinary and naturally explained clearly.

Li Yan concentrated his mind, chanted some magic formulas, and began to walk the magic steps.

The so-called stepping on the Gangdou means using the Gang steps. The nine stars of the Big Dipper (seven stars plus two auxiliary stars) are the Nine Palaces. The sky is the outline and the earth is the rules, which are connected with the Gangsha energy of heaven and earth.

With every step, you see a star, as if you are going up to heaven to pay homage to the gods.

Li Yan had already learned two magic techniques and was naturally very familiar with the Bugang Steps, but this time, the gestures he made with his hands were completely different, like a lotus blooming upside down.

This is called Luofeng Jue, and it is unique to his school of thought.

As he walked the steps, made hand gestures and chanted incantations, Li Yan could feel a cold and eerie smell rising from the ground, like a sharp arrow piercing straight at him.

Li Yan took a step forward and dodged the murderous intent. At the same time, he held the seal in his hand and pointed it to the back.

The seal immediately turned cold and heavy.

This seal is made of peach wood and is enshrined on the altar of Doumu Palace. It is applicable to all Dharmas and costs one hundred taels each.

To be honest, it's just an entry-level magic weapon.

The power of the seal is related to how many evil spirits it can attract. If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely refine a better one.

Of course, Li Yan had no time to think about anything else at this moment.

This ray of evil energy seemed to be drawn from the Nine Netherworld Luofeng Mountain. It brought with it a heart-pounding coldness, but it could dissipate at any time.

Without saying a word, Li Yan picked up the seal and slapped it three times on the altar. Then he picked up the rootless water in the bowl and sprayed it out.

Call ~
Suddenly, the wind started to blow around them.

Li Yan felt that the innate evil energy of the entire spiritual orifice had connected with the altar and was flowing towards him from all directions.

This feeling was very similar to the situation at Baxiantai during the day. The terrifying evil energy gathered and made him dizzy.

Fortunately, the twelve lotus soul-guiding lamps are at work at this moment, occupying the twelve Earthly Branches, like candles in the dark, guarding the soul.

Li Yan did not dare to be negligent and sat cross-legged to enter into meditation.

I concentrated again and there was indeed a difference.

Although the original gods gradually became fuller and their lights flickered, they were surrounded by nothingness, just like a candle in the dark night that could go out at any time.

If it were not for the Daluo Dharmakaya, his spirit would have dissipated several times already.

According to the Luofeng Jing, this is called Taiyi.

Taiyi is when yin and yang have not changed, and it is vast and empty. It is without light or image, without form or name, and it is silent and desolate. This is called Taiyi.

Therefore, Taiyi is the beginning of the spirit, but the qi has not yet been seen.

While performing rituals in this cave, the innate evil spirit invaded this empty and easy place, causing changes.

This step is called Taichu.

Taichu is the beginning of time when qi begins to germinate, so it is called Taichu.

According to the Western creation scriptures, in the beginning the heaven and earth were empty, and God said, "Let there be light," and there was light...

At this step, the destiny of nature changes and all things come into being.

call!
The evil energy flowed, wind blew in the dark room, and the twelve lotus soul-guiding lamps flickered.

Li Yan only felt a strong wind in his soul, and his concentration was like a ghost lamp, swaying and flickering, and it could go out at any time.

This is the first difficulty in building a building. If the spirit is destroyed, the soul will be seriously injured and it will take a long time to recuperate before practicing again.

Fortunately, this process is not long.

In the soul, the space around the spirit was affected by the innate evil energy and changed again. In the darkness, something seemed to be stirring.

Afterwards, bits of hazy spiritual light appeared, gathering more and more, and turning into light mist around. The light mist gathered and dispersed, and gradually black and white yin and yang energies rose and sank.

These are called the Five Pre-Heavenly Tais, Taiyi, Taichu, Taishi, Taisu and Taiji, representing the process of the creation of heaven and earth from nothingness.

At this point, the conditions for building a building are formed. This stage is basically similar for all the methods in the world.

But then, there will be a watershed.

Some dharma lineages’ exercises involve visualizing a small temple. Although this is easy to form and is large enough for the mind to reside in, a small temple cannot house a large Buddha…

Some techniques conjure up images of pavilions and palaces that are luxurious and grand, like the abodes of gods in heaven, but they have no foundation and cannot go very far...

As for the Luofeng Sutra, one must first visualize the Luofeng Mountain.

"Luofeng, in the north of Xiayuan, there is a sea, unfathomable and boundless, with a mountain in the middle, reaching the blue sky above and the underworld below, with dark and gloomy air entangled, this is called the northern capital Luofeng..."

The scriptures continued to echo in Li Yan's mind, and the surroundings gradually changed.

The black innate evil energy was attracted first, flowing into the bottom of the mind, constantly condensing and turning into black river water.

When reaching the limit, a change occurred in the middle, from virtual to real, a section of black mountain range slowly rose and appeared under the feet of the mind.

Afterwards, the white innate energy was introduced and gathered around the spirit, constantly changing, gathering and dispersing, and finally forming a temple.

The temple is simple, magnificent and majestic, and the gods reside in it.

I don’t know how much time passed, but everything gradually stabilized.

There is no more wind in the dark room, and the soul-guiding lamp no longer flickers.

Li Yan slowly opened his eyes, and while he breathed a sigh of relief, he couldn't hide his excitement.

In the north is Luofeng Mountain, with a night-light tower on top and nine government offices below. Yin and Yang, life and death, and disasters are all there.

This first floor where yin and yang come together,

Finally built!

In the following days, I continued to practice.

The higher the Luofeng Mountain is, the more stable its foundation is. Even the evil energy below can turn into a dark sea, giving birth to six demon kings who will become his bodyguards. They are much more powerful than any soldiers.

Of course, these are things to follow.

After the first floor of the pavilion is built, not only will the mind be protected in the future and will not dissipate easily, but some techniques in the "Beidi Sutra" can also be practiced.

There is no perfect method in the world.

If Taixuan Orthodox Sect is mainly based on various huge sacrificial altar rituals, then the "Beidi Sutra" is mostly about offensive tactics.

Baopu Mountaineering Technique and Thousand Gold Body Protection Spell both originated from the pre-Qin period. Li Yan judged that they were also passed down from the "Beidi Sutra".

Its original real name is Beidi Mountaineering Technique and Beidi Protective Spell.

These two self-defense techniques can be used by everyone.

But other techniques can only be used by those who practice the Luofeng Sutra.

Of course, his current level of Taoism is only at the first level, and the techniques he can practice are also limited.

There are two kinds of techniques that Li Yan had been eyeing for a long time, one is called Beidi Shenxingshu, and the other is called Beidi Chulingshu, both of which are auxiliary techniques.

There was no other way. With his current level of cultivation, he was just a junior cultivator. It would be difficult for him to use any more powerful techniques.

The so-called Beidi's Divine Movement Technique is actually a kind of talismanic horse armor, which gathers evil spirits to make a yellow cloth horse armor.

When tied around the legs, your feet will feel like they are running with the wind, and your running and jumping power will be amazing. It is the best choice for chasing criminals, killing enemies and escaping.

The difficulty of this technique lies in the materials.

At worst, one has to offer yellow silk incense before the altar for five years, and write talismans in the place where evil spirits gather to bind the evil spirits.

This type of armor can be used for about a cup of tea, which is about ten minutes.

The better the material and the higher the level of cultivation, the faster and longer the armor and horse will be made.

Another Beidi Chu Ling technique is to make paper figures for exploration and tracking, which complements his nasal magic.

The "Beidi Sutra" focuses on attacking and conquering. Even if it is only the first level, there are offensive spells that can be used.

For example, the Northern Emperor's Yin Lei Hand.

It is similar to Taoist palm thunder, and both are the basis of thunder magic.

However, the one used was Yin Lei.

Yin Lei has a small sound like muffled thunder and is the thunder from the underworld.

As the saying goes, yang thunder strikes people, and yin thunder strikes evil spirits. Although they are both changes of yin and yang in heaven and earth, they have different targets.

Yin Thunder specifically targets the soul.

If you meet a medium again, you can slap him with one palm and the possessed ghost will dissipate. Although it is not as strong as the palm thunder, it is continuous and like a maggot attached to the bone that is difficult to expel.

Moreover, Yin Lei Shou can also hurt people. If combined with the hidden power, those who are hit will die.

Of course, one needs to have a deeper level of cultivation before being able to practice Yin Lei Shou.

Thinking of this, Li Yan immediately stood up, removed the altar, came to the blocked cave entrance, and with his hidden strength bursting out, he pushed his palms forward suddenly.

Wow!
The rubble that blocked the passage collapsed instantly.

When I looked outside again, the whole night had passed.

The sky was faintly showing a pale sky, the mountain wind was whistling, the light was dim, and it seemed that a touch of fiery red was about to emerge.

Li Yan was in a good mood and took a deep breath.

The chilly morning breeze made his mind clearer.

The building was successfully constructed and the previous anxiety completely disappeared.

"Brother Yan, you're out!"

Hearing the noise, Sharifei and others hurried over.

After all, there were monsters nearby. They had to help Li Yan protect the law, and they were also worried about being attacked, so they stayed awake all night and didn't dare to fall asleep.

It was cold at night in the mountains. Even though several people wore sheepskin coats and wrapped themselves in thick quilts, it was still unbearable.

Looking at their tired faces, Li Yan felt warm in his heart and said in a deep voice: "You guys should have a good rest. I will be watching over you from now on."

When Sharifei and Wang Daoxuan heard this, smiles appeared on their faces.

No need to ask, it is obvious that the building has been successfully built.

Including the young Taoist priest Dian Shu, the three of them stayed on guard all night and were all cold and tired. They simply heated up some dry food over the fire and ate it, then wrapped themselves in quilts and fell asleep in a sheltered place.

Li Yan's heart moved and he looked into the distance.

Over there, the demon catcher Red Yaksha, who had been on guard all night, also took off his disguise and stood up to stretch his muscles.

Last night was peaceful and no monsters appeared.

Li Yan didn't hesitate and shouted, "Fellow Daoist, thank you for your trouble. Please come over here to warm yourself by the fire and drink some hot tea."

The monster hunter hesitated for a moment, but still strode forward.

Batiantai is more than 3,700 meters above sea level, so it is impossible to heat the tea well, but it can still add a bit of warmth.

The two of them gathered around the campfire drinking tea, both silent.

Li Yan could see that this person was not good at talking to outsiders, so he was tactful and didn't ask too many questions.

"Thank you."

After drinking tea to warm himself up, the monster hunter stood up and hesitated for a moment before taking something out of his body and throwing it out, saying calmly, "With this thing, you may be able to avoid monsters."

Li Yan caught it, but the other party had already turned and left.

He laughed silently and looked at the thing in his hand.

This is a small piece of bone with claws sticking out from the side. It is as smooth as jade and is made into an amulet.

Li Yan was a little surprised. Chicken feet bones?

(End of this chapter)