The gods began by supporting Guo Jing to become emperor

Chapter 281: Fairy, Demon Girl, Taoist, Three Sects Fight

Even though the old Heavenly Master had a detached state of mind, he couldn't help but be excited when he saw the chance to glimpse the mystery of the longevity secret. This was a treasure of Taoism, which had been passed down for thousands of years and no one had been able to master it. Who wouldn't want to comprehend the magical skills passed down by Guangchengzi, the emperor's teacher?

Faced with this great temptation, the old Taoist priest resisted the temptation and refused, "Everyone has his own destiny. If your disciple can practice the Longsheng Jue, how can I interfere?" At last, he sighed, "I have a copy of the Longsheng Jue in Longhu Mountain, but no one has ever practiced it. Maybe it's because of lack of destiny. There is no need to seek help from outsiders."

A rubbing of the secret of immortality?

Su Ming was slightly stunned. So that's how it is. No wonder the Taoist sect was willing to let the secret of immortality wander around and do nothing about it. Shi Long, the number one master in Yangzhou City, was able to possess it for so many years. If the Taoist sect was willing to hide it, Shi Long would have no chance of getting it at all.

The material of the silk book engraved with the secret of longevity is unknown. It is neither gold nor wood, and is difficult to be damaged by swords, water or fire. However, it is not difficult to leave a rubbing of it.

"What the old Taoist priest said makes sense. I am too stubborn." Su Ming paused and continued, "However, the heir of Cihang Jingzhai and the Saintess of Yinkui Sect have already entered the world. I want to train a Taoist disciple to compete with them. The fight between the three sects is not only for this generation, but also for the future. If there is no one to carry the banner and unify the Taoist sect, we can win for a while, but not for the rest of our lives. What do you think, old Taoist priest?"

The core disciples accepted by Cihang Jingzhai and its rival Yingui Sect are all young girls with beautiful minds, excellent talents and physiques. These girls are all excellent beauties.

Appearance is only a byproduct. The most important thing is that the girls they choose are extremely spiritual in body and mind, smart and clear-headed, and can at least reach the level of a master. This is the reason why Cihang Jingzhai and Yinkui Sect can stand firm and grow stronger.

Grand masters are rare, while innate masters are the backbone of a force. You can see that the strength of the Dugu clan has weakened, but the remaining old master You Chuhong is over a hundred years old, but still keeps the Dugu clan strong.

Not to mention, these two sects are both led by women, the Heavenly Demonic Art is suitable for women to practice, and Dini, the creator of the Cihang Sword Canon, is also a woman. The skills they inherited can tap the potential of the seeds of cultivation to the greatest extent, and guide and shape their extraordinary temperament of "celestial being", "seductive" and "secret demon".

It’s a pity that such talented children are hard to come by and can only be found through strength and opportunity.

Even Cihang Jingzhai, with the power of the entire Buddhist community, can find the most intelligent and talented successors from generation to generation, and sometimes more than one!
The Yingui Sect, on the other hand, uses some shady means to find successors. Because of this, not every generation can find the most outstanding and beautiful girls. As a result, they always lose to Cihang Jingzhai in the competition every twenty years!

However, the Yinkui sect also had good luck at times. It had Wanwan, a talented successor, and she also accepted a disciple, Mingkong, who would later become the empress Wu Zetian, fulfilling the Yinkui sect's long-cherished wish of becoming the ruler of the world. Of course, the empress turned around and stabbed the Demon Sect in the back, and the Yinkui sect was almost uprooted. The entire Demon Sect suffered a severe blow. If the spirits of the Yinkui sect's ancestors in heaven knew about this, they would not know whether to laugh or cry.

The more the Buddhist and demonic sects fight, the greater their reputation in the world. In contrast, the Taoist sect has been acting like an ostrich, not knowing that when the eldest and second in command fight, it is often the third who dies. Of course, the Taoist sect has a strong foundation, so although they were not beaten to death, their reputation has plummeted, making it difficult to compete with them.

But no matter how powerful their descendants are, they cannot compare to the destined protagonist. When the time comes, I will push Xu Ziling to compete with them.

Fairies, demon women, and Taoists, the three religions of Buddhism, Taoism, and Demons are competing with each other. In today's world, only these three have such a foundation. The Confucian foundation is in the aristocratic families and in the court, but it is not as good as the three religions in martial arts, so it can only be excluded.

Xu Ziling is the hope he put forward. Only by letting the Taoist sect see hope can they get rid of the state of lying down and re-participate in the overall situation of the world. Of course, this is only limited to after the Southern and Northern Dynasties.

In the past, Taoism was a combination of politics and religion. In the distant past, there was the Taiping Dao, and later the Five Pecks of Rice Sect, the Tianshi Dao... Some rebelled, some divided. It was not as peaceful as it is now. In the final analysis, the Taoism was beaten into obedience and suppressed by foreign monks. This led to the prosperity of Taoism in the Song and Ming dynasties.

Hearing this, the old Taoist priest's eyes widened. He had never expected Su Ming to have such an idea. He pondered over it carefully and suddenly felt that it was not impossible to do so. Out of caution, he did not agree immediately. "This matter is of great importance. I still need to discuss it with the sect. I am sorry to disappoint you."

I'm not afraid that he won't be interested. As long as he is interested, this matter will be done.

After all, Su Ming did not have too many selfish motives in this matter. If Taoism wanted to compete with Buddhism, it was not enough to just support the Song clan. There must be a leader.

The Demon Sect was divided into five parts, each doing its own thing. The Dao Sect was no different. There were many major sects, divided into the north and the south, and mountains everywhere. If a leader could emerge and unify the Dao Sect, it would definitely be able to get rid of the current situation.

Su Ming couldn't do this.

Thinking of this, he sighed in his heart, who made him an illegal resident?
Su Ming himself does not have much connection with Taoism in the Tang Dynasty world. Although he stands on the Taoist side, he is ultimately a person of unknown origin and it is difficult for him to convince others. This is his biggest flaw.

On the contrary, Xu Ziling's identity and background were widely known in the martial arts world. He had also mastered the art of immortality and had the support of the Song clan. With him as his master, if he could defeat other Taoist successors and reach the top in the future, his identity as a Taoist would be set in stone and beyond reproach.

Sometimes, it's not only about fists but also status. Xu Ziling's reputation as the successor of the Art of Immortality means he has a solid foundation and is a direct descendant of the Taoist school. No one can question it. Otherwise, why don't you try to practice the Art of Immortality?

Afterwards, Su Ming did not talk much, but stayed on Longhu Mountain to discuss the way of the innate master with the old Taoist priest. Even if no cooperation was reached, it was enough for both parties to have goodwill towards each other.

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In the Tianshi Temple, the old Tianshi summoned the Taoist priests from the mountain to the ancestral temple to discuss matters.

Inside the temple, there was a statue of Zhang Daoling and an incense table with various offerings and incense sticks on it. The old Taoist priest led the Taoists in burning incense, and then explained to everyone the purpose of Su Ming's visit.

Some people expressed their concerns. "Can this man be trusted with the support of the Song clan? The whole country is in turmoil, and all the major clans have joined the game. The battle between Buddha and Demon is imminent. If he is determined to use the power of our Taoism to fight against the two religions, then..."

But Su Ming's words also aroused the approval of some people. "But if the secret of longevity is real, and if he really wants to cooperate with us, then Daozi's matter is not a bad idea. The world is about to change, and our Taoist sect can no longer hide in the mountains and wait for death. The tragic events since the Southern and Northern Dynasties are still vivid in our minds, from Master Tao to Ning Daoqi. Do we have to endure it any longer?"

Another group of people did not mention cooperation, and focused on the current situation. "Let's not talk about Daozi for now. The Song clan is in its heyday in the south. Lingnan is the territory of the Song clan. They want to fight for the world. We in Jingnan cannot escape. Sooner or later, we have to negotiate."

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The old Heavenly Master looked at the Taoist priests discussing in the ancestral hall and gradually made a decision. Those who could come here today were either the direct or collateral descendants of Zhang Daoling, or the core members of the Heavenly Master's Mansion. To some extent, they could represent the Taoist forces in the south.

Seeing that they had different opinions, the old Taoist priest made the final decision, "I will not interfere in this matter for now. You can choose a few people to talk to him. There must be a result." "I will obey the Taoist priest's order."

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On Mount Longhu, Su Ming sat cross-legged on a rock. In the distance, the rising sun was shining brightly, and the sky was emitting thousands of golden rays of light. His clothes were fluttering, and his posture was extraordinary. Every movement he made was natural, elegant and graceful, giving a sense of perfection that people could not bear to destroy.

At this time, three Taoists came down from the mountain. When they saw this scene, they were all amazed. All three were middle-aged Taoists, with light steps, fluttering sleeves, and full of energy. They were obviously successful in spiritual practice. Su Ming in front of them, his demeanor and breathing all implied some kind of mysterious rhythm, which was in harmony with the nature of heaven and earth.

In less than a moment, the sun rose, and the primordial purple energy between heaven and earth dissipated. Su Ming opened his eyes, a hint of purple light flashed in his eyes, and then he returned to calm, "Three fellow Taoists, I've been waiting for a long time."

"I, Zhang Changzai, greet you, Taoist friend."

"I am Zhang Changqing, a humble Taoist. Nice to meet you, Taoist friend."

"I, Zhang Changzhen, have met you, Taoist friend."

Su Ming sensed that the three people had pure blood, long breathing, and hidden essence. They were all middle-aged people, and one of them had even reached the level of a grandmaster, but there was no such name in the world. He could not help but sigh that the Tianshi Mansion had a profound foundation.

Apart from anything else, the old Taoist priest who had talked with him a few days ago was qualified to be ranked among the top ten in the martial arts world. Excluding the three great masters and figures like Shi Zhixuan and Song Que, the old Taoist priest was only below them. Coupled with the foundation of the Taoist Temple, he was worthy of being called a major force.

Now, he has seen another master in this generation alone, not to mention the previous generation and ancestors. After all, Taoism is well-known for its health preservation, and who knows where some antiques may be hidden.

"My name is Su Ming. Nice to meet you three fellow Taoists. Please take a seat." Su Ming showed a kind smile on his face and extended his hand to invite them to sit down.

Every move is natural, just like the moving scenery of clear springs flowing over rocks and green mountains not blocking the flying of white clouds. You can go when you want to go and stay when you want to stay, controlling the air and riding the wind, appearing and disappearing freely.

His voice was not loud, but it was endless, as if coming from the distant horizon. If you didn't pay attention, it would be unclear, but if you focused, every word would be clear without any omission.

The three Taoists were startled and secretly surprised. This was the manifestation of sound combined with spiritual power. They could do it too, but when Su Ming performed it, it seemed so natural and without any worldly airs, just like casual words.

"Fellow Daoist, are you still used to living in my Longhu Mountain?" The innate master named Zhang Changzai came to the big bluestone in front of Su Ming and sat down, and asked casually.

Su Ming smiled and said, "Longhu Mountain is indeed the ancestral home of Taoism. It is a place of magnificent scenery, with dragons and tigers meeting each other. It is very beneficial to realize the Tao here. I would like to thank the old Heavenly Master for his help."

Not everyone can go to Mount Longhu. The Tianshi Mansion has been rooted here for hundreds of years, and the area within a hundred miles around is their territory. There is also the Tianshi Temple here, so even the three great masters dare not come here easily.

Zhang Changzai's eyes flashed, "Daoyou, your realm is extremely high. I also reached the realm of Grandmaster before I understood why the Heavenly Master's Mansion moved from Shu to Longhu Mountain. This place is full of towering peaks, overlapping green mountains, crisscrossing streams, lingering clouds and mist, a lot of diffuse light, lush forests, huge differences between high mountains and low valleys, and complex and ever-changing terrain. The magical changes and confusions show the mystery of nature. For those of us who practice cultivation, it is of great benefit to our cultivation and artistic conception."

After saying this, the two smiled at each other, but the moment their eyes met, Zhang Changzai couldn't help but shudder all over, feeling the vague yet pure and spiritual mystery inadvertently revealed in the other's eyes.

It was an indescribable strange feeling. What he saw was another vast world that was different from the real world. It seemed to be able to remain forever in a mysterious level. Its circulation contained enormous spiritual power, like the vast ocean, and like the natural world, endless, varied, and yet integrated into one.

In an instant, he was immersed in it and couldn't extricate himself.

Su Ming noticed the change in his aura and was a little surprised. This person's comprehension was quite good. He had just breathed in and out, and felt the energy of the Dragon and Tiger Pill. The Dao rhyme on his body had not yet dissipated, but he had actually captured it.

Different from ordinary people, it is due to Su Ming's understanding of heaven and earth, based on the return to the origin of the underworld sea, and it is his own unique way that is deeply imprinted in the depths of his mind.

Tao has form and function. The form is the immobility of the vital energy, and the function is the movement of the vital energy between heaven and earth!

In a trance, Zhang Changzai felt a sudden inspiration. Only this thought flashed through his mind. Then he regained consciousness and a faint joy surged in his heart. He had just felt the connection with the Tao and had some realization. His spiritual power actually increased a lot.

His expression was solemn as he bowed deeply to Su Ming, "Thank you, fellow Daoist."

Although this was his own opportunity, he also understood that if Su Ming had not deliberately revealed it, he would have no way of sensing his Dao rhyme and energy. It was only because his realm was far beyond his own that he could gain some understanding.

Although the other two people present had noticed something, they were not at the innate level after all, and the gap in their spiritual realm was too big. They didn't understand why he suddenly thanked them. The two people in the room just chuckled and didn't explain.

Some things, if you understand it, you understand it, and if you don’t understand it, you don’t understand it, no explanation is needed.

Zhang Changqing bowed his head and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist, I came here today to ask about the Song clan's plan. I hope you can help me solve my doubts."

Su Ming knew that the three people came here to test the waters. The Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion had been rooted here for hundreds of years, and its strength was widely spread among the people. Its hidden strength was even greater than that of the Song clan.

Although they were just one person, they also represented large and small forces behind them. Su Ming's face became serious and his tone was solemn, "The ambition of the Song clan is not to occupy a small corner of the south, but to occupy the whole world and the Han people. We should expel the barbarians, transform them into Han people, and be inclusive. This is the proposition of the entire Song clan."

(End of this chapter)