Knife splashing

Chapter 353 Discipline, Hidden Immortal

It wasn't just the little fox and the rat that were terrified.

The savage Wu Ba was in the same situation, with his head lowered, his muscles tense, and the stubble that had just been shaved stood up again.

Even the demon gourd was motionless at this moment, and had restrained all its aura, making it no different from an ordinary object.

When Li Yan saw it, he frowned immediately.

Gu Linzi, who was standing beside him, quickly explained, "Wudang is the dojo of the Great Emperor Zhenwu, and the Five Dragon Palace is where the Five Qi Dragon Lords achieved enlightenment. The dragon's might is so strong that these creatures may not be able to withstand it."

In fact, he had already noticed these little demons around Lu San, but because he saw Wang Jingxiu there and couldn't figure out the situation, he spoke more tactfully.

The Great Emperor Zhenwu is the Lord of Demons in the Nine Heavens.

There were no demons or monsters that dared to approach Wudang Mountain. Bringing such a large group up the mountain already made him feel unhappy.

If his master were here, he would have probably scolded him long ago.

Li Yan's eyes were dull and he didn't say anything.

He is not an amateur, so this statement is pure nonsense.

The Great Emperor Zhenwu is a celestial god, just like the Sakyamuni worshipped in Baotong Temple. There will only be gods of incense and offerings in the human world, and he is not even an incarnation, and he will not communicate with humans.

Everything is decided by the people of Zhenwu Palace.

There are also soldiers and horses patrolling Mount Wudang. To put it bluntly, these are all ghosts, and some are even rampant ghosts. Aren’t they afraid of the power of Zhenwu?
If we really talk about rules, "Heavenly Rules" is the biggest rule. If he looks carefully, he can probably find a few old ghosts hiding on Mount Wudang!

There must be some way to avoid...

But I just don't want to.

Not only that, Li Yan also noticed that when their group came in, several Taoists who were practicing martial arts in the distance also looked over coldly. Although they didn't say anything, their expressions were obviously not good.

Li Yan also felt suffocated in his chest. Although he had to go up the mountain to ask for help, he did not want to let his companions down.

At this time, Sharifei quickly said, "Hey, it's just right. The scenery of Wudang Mountain is elegant. Brother Lu and I will set up a tent outside the temple to stay."

Perhaps not wanting to make things awkward, Gu Linzi spoke up and said, "The rules in the Five Dragon Palace are strict. No meat or alcohol is allowed. When King Wuchang went up the mountain to burn incense two years ago, he built a temporary camp nearby. The scenery is pretty good."

"Qingyu, lead a few donors there, and bring some firewood, rice, and dry food."

"Yes, Master!"

Immediately, a little Taoist boy came out and raised his hand and said, "Dear donors, please follow me."

Li Yan also took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, Taoist Priest."

He already had a vague premonition in his heart that this matter might not be so easy to handle. At least the Five Dragon Palace was a famous and orthodox sect with a lot of airs, and they would not be so easy to talk to.

It doesn't tolerate any small goblins or monsters, so it's probably impossible for the wild god Tu Shi to take advantage of other people's offerings.

Thinking of this, Li Yan said to Lu San: "In this case, Brother Lu, please set up camp outside first. I will come to find you after I settle down."

Lu San nodded and followed the young Taoist priest away.

Before leaving, Sharifei gave Li Yan a look, indicating that since he was under someone's roof, he must behave himself.

Li Yan was naturally not a fool. He had already made up his mind to build the building as soon as possible, comprehend the mysterious realm, and go down the mountain immediately after finishing the task.

Gu Linzi had naturally noticed Li Yan's displeasure and sneered in his heart, but he was too lazy to pay attention and raised his hand and said, "Please follow me, both of you."

After saying that, he took the two of them to a side room.

This wing was obviously used to entertain guests. It was located in the courtyard near the outer periphery of the Wulong Palace. It was quite large, but it was very old, the light was dim, and there was a faint smell of mold.

Gu Linzi said, "Please forgive me, the Five Dragon Palace has been built since the Tang Dynasty, so the conditions are not that good."

"It doesn't matter."

Li Yan's face was calm, and he saluted and said, "Master, we have been allowed to comprehend the three mysterious realms of Wudang. May I ask when we can enter the Zhenwu Dragon Cave. Also, can we rent the spiritual orifice for building a building?"

Gu Linzi asked, "How many floors do you want to build, fellow Daoist? Wudang has thirty-six rocks, which are also thirty-six spiritual orifices. Some are closed, and some can only be entered by those with high cultivation."

Li Yan said in a deep voice: "Master Wang and I are going to build a three-story building, and Brother Lu just now is going to build a two-story building."

"Oh."

Looking at Li Yan's young face, Gu Linzi was surprised, but his expression remained calm as he said, "The three mysterious realms of Wudang are spiritual orifices in themselves, and each has its own characteristics."

"If you want to cultivate your body with martial arts, then the Zhenwu Dragon Cave is the most suitable. If you want to focus on Xuanmen Taoism, then the Zixiao Palace is the best. If you want to gain some insights into thunder magic, then building a building in the Thunder and Fire Refining Hall is the best choice."

"Of course, when building a building in the Sanxuan realm, one must reach the peak of the second floor before building the third floor, otherwise it will not be able to withstand the suppression of the Gang Qi."

Li Yan pondered for a moment, then nodded and asked, "My brother Lu just now is practicing ancient witchcraft and is good at communicating with birds and beasts. May I ask where is the best place to build a building, Master?"

Good at communicating with birds and animals?
After hearing this, Gu Linzi became even more surprised.

He only knew the name Li Yan because he was notified of the arrangement due to the Nine-Headed Phoenix Vein matter. He didn't expect that there were so many hidden talents in the team.

Of course, he also didn't show it, and replied calmly: "About two miles southwest of the Five Dragon Palace is Jiuqing Rock, where you can feel the energy of the mountains and forests, and it's best to build a building there."

Li Yan bowed and said solemnly: "Thank you, Taoist priest."

Although the Five Dragon Palace made him feel somewhat uncomfortable, this was someone else's territory and it was considered polite of them to be able to explain it patiently.

Thinking of Wang Jingxiu's attitude just now, Gu Linzi's expression also eased a little, and he nodded and said, "Don't think we are targeting you, the Five Dragon Palace has strict rules and regulations. Even if King Wuchang came two years ago, there would be no change."

"Also, although the Zhenwu Dragon Cave will be open to you, there are also secrets in it. Those who abide by the precepts will gain deeper insights."

Li Yan frowned, "What commandments?"

Gu Linzi said calmly, "The cultivation of Xuanmen has its own rules. Some people let nature take its course, while others follow their heart's desire. However, human hearts are unpredictable. After all, there are more ordinary people, and few who can keep their hearts. If you act recklessly and indulge in greed and evil desires, it will be difficult to achieve the Great Dao."

"On Mount Wudang, we absorb the strengths of various schools. My Five Dragon Palace is more inclined to the Quanzhen lineage, which emphasizes the transmission of precepts. It has a great connection with this 'Zhenwu Dragon Cave'."

"We discovered long ago that those who strictly abide by the precepts can survive longer and gain a deeper understanding."

"If your mind is scattered and your emotions are uncontrollable, you may not be able to bear it for more than half an incense stick."

"Not only the Zhenwu Dragon Cave, but also the Zixiao Divine Lamp and the Thunder Fire Refining Palace are like this. There are many Taoist precepts, including the Five Precepts and Ten Virtues, the Nine Precepts of the Beginning of Truth, and the Ten Precepts of the Immortal Path... but no matter how they change, they still remain essentially the same."

"If you want to stay longer, you must at least follow the Five Cave God Commandments, so that your trip will not be in vain."

Li Yan frowned and asked, "May I ask what the Five Cave God Precepts are?"

Gu Linzi said: "The first commandment is that the eyes should not be greedy for the five colors. The second commandment is that the ears should not be greedy for the five sounds. The third commandment is that the nose should not be greedy for the five smells. The fourth commandment is that the mouth should not be greedy for the five flavors. The fifth commandment is that the body should not be greedy for the five colors."

Li Yan was thoughtful, "Is it related to magical powers?"

Gu Linzi nodded and said, "Everyone's strengths are also weaknesses. You are not allowed to use your magical powers in the Five Dragon Palace. But when you enter the Zhenwu Dragon Cave, your powers will be infinitely magnified, and it will be difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake. If you can't pass this level, you will gain nothing."

Then he said, "The Zhenwu Dragon Cave will be open at noon every day. It is very large and many Taoists will enter at the same time."

"You can enter tomorrow. Remember, if you can't bear it, leave quickly, otherwise you will get hurt."

"It will be time for the vegetarian meal in a little while. You may go and have your meal. Remember not to talk while eating and do not waste food. If you are not used to it, you may go outside and help yourself."

After explaining, he nodded and turned to leave. After he left, Li Yan immediately closed the door, inexplicably relieved, and shook his head and said, "This Five Dragon Palace is really depressing."

Wang Daoxuan laughed dumbly and said, "This is the way others practice. Some lineages are more strict. I'll just follow the host's wishes."

"Let's go eat first, then take some to find Brother Lu San and explain the matter of the Cave God's Five Rings to them."

Li Yan nodded, put his luggage away, and after hearing a few bells ringing, he and Wang Daoxuan asked along the way and found the dining hall.

The dining hall of the Five Dragons Palace is also a huge palace, a bit like the university cafeteria in the previous life, with neat rows of tables, chairs and benches.

The difference is that everyone queues up silently, eats silently, doesn't say a word, and just nods when they meet.

Of course, the food didn’t taste good either. It was just ordinary rice with cabbage and potatoes, a little salt, and not even a hint of oil.

Li Yan felt so uncomfortable eating that he quickly emptied the rice in his bowl. He ordered a few more dishes and left the Five Dragons Palace with Wang Daoxuan.

They had heard what the little Taoist boy had said just now, so it didn't take much effort for them to find Lu San and his group.

Gu Linzi was right about one thing.

The area where the camp is located does have beautiful scenery.

The camp is located on a cliff halfway up the mountain, with a forest behind it and a dense forest under the cliff in front.

It is dusk now. Mist is rising in the mountains and forests, and the setting sun makes it look like a dream.

The campsite was built with wooden boards. Although it was exposed to wind, rain and had grown mold, it was much better than pitching a tent.

While eating, Sharifei complained: "This Wudang Mountain is really not a place for people to stay. The food is not good. The little Taoist priest just said that we can only make fire in a fixed place, and we can't kill wild animals in the mountains. I should have brought some bacon..."

"No, no, no!"

Wu Ba finished his meal in two or three bites, and then ate up the big pancake they brought with them. Suddenly, he started talking loudly.

"what?"

Sha Lifei said in surprise: "You can talk now, it's worth all my hard work. Let me tell you, Master Sha is the best!"

Wu Ba opened his mouth and uttered a sentence after a long while, "Kill Lada Shrimp, Kill Lada Shrimp..."

Sharifei was speechless, "Go to hell, what's the point of killing the prawn? It's all in vain."

"Fuck you!"

Wu Ba suddenly uttered a curse.

Everyone's eyes suddenly widened.

You know what, this sentence is really standard.

Wu Ba himself was also very surprised. He happily picked up the stick, danced with joy, and jumped around in the camp.

"Fuck you!"

"Fuck you!"

Li Yan laughed in silence, "Damn it, it's so hard to learn good things, but it's so easy to learn bad things..."

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At the same time, ten miles away from the other side of the Five Dragons Palace, under the cliff, Wang Jingzheng was sitting cross-legged waiting.

In front of you is a stone temple, there are five of them, not very large in area, extremely old, and no one knows when they were built. They are made of ordinary stones piled up, simple and heavy, all sunken into the mountain.

All the stone halls had their doors tightly closed.

Outside the stone hall, there stand five stone tablets. Two of them are inscribed with the words "Taiyin Star God" and "Taiyang Star God". Below them are ancient dragon and phoenix characters, which are so densely packed that many of them are already mottled and difficult to distinguish.

But the remaining three seemed to be damaged, blurred, and shaky, as if they would collapse at any time.

In addition, there is an ancient stone alchemy cauldron, which is also covered with signs of breakage and dust.

After seeing this, Wang Jingxiu couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

This is Yinxian Rock, one of the 36 rocks of Wudang. It is called Yinxian because Yin Gui, a Han Dynasty alchemist, once practiced here.

This Yin Gui is extremely mysterious. It is rumored that he is the younger brother of Yin Xi, a native of Taiyuan. He is well-versed in the Five Classics, and is particularly knowledgeable about astronomy, the stars, and the prophecies of the Heluo School.

But what he is most famous for is his method of alchemy.

Wang Jingxiu once came here to practice, but after learning some alchemy methods, he never had the chance to enter again.

He knew that the senior inside did not like him.

Rumble!
After a while, one of the stone doors opened and an old Taoist walked out. He was tall, with dragon eyebrows and white beard. Although his hair was disheveled and he was only wearing a single Taoist robe and walked barefoot, he was quite imposing.

Wang Jingxiu quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Senior Brother Yu Longzi."

This person is none other than Yulongzi, the abbot of the Five Dragon Palace.

Yu Longzi's eyes were cold, and he didn't seem to want to talk any more nonsense. He asked directly, "Junior Brother Wang, you haven't been here for many years. You must have something important to tell me now. Just tell me directly."

Wang Jingxiu knew the temper of this senior brother, so he didn't waste any words and told him about Li Yan's situation.

He was sure that he could get the support of his master, but if Yulongzi's master disagreed, everything would be off the table.

Hearing that the "Black Tortoise Statue" was a national treasure, Yu Longzi's eyes narrowed slightly, his ears moved, and he said, "This is feasible."

"My Five Dragon Palace can exchange the dragon balls, but I can't make the decision on other matters. Junior brother can go to the Golden Palace to ask."

"Thank you, senior brother."

Wang Jingxiu didn't waste any more words, just stood up and said goodbye.

After walking ten miles, he turned his head to look in the direction of Yinxian Rock, his eyes full of unwillingness, and then sighed: "Forget it, since you don't think highly of me, just go directly to Qiankun Academy and find another way!"

After saying this, he pinched his fingers to make a magic gesture, waved his sleeves, and a strong wind whistled around his body. The fallen leaves whirled, and with a step of his toes, he leaped more than ten meters towards the top of Wudang Mountain.

Outside Yinxian Rock, Yulongzi seemed to sense something, shook his head slightly, turned around and entered the stone hall, bowed respectfully and said: "Master, what should I do?"

The stone hall was very simple and almost empty, except for an old Taoist sitting cross-legged in front of an oil lamp.

The old Taoist had a head full of white hair that almost reached the ground. His body was skinny, and beneath his wide Taoist robe, there was only skin and bones. Upon hearing the words, his eyes slowly opened, and there seemed to be flames rising from them.

It was Li Xuanzong, the disciple of Sanfeng Zhenren, also known as the Iron Toad Ancestor!

　I'm a little late today due to something else. The second update will be at 3 o'clock.

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