Pure Yang!

Chapter 172: The True Fire Lights the Sky Lantern and Visits the Prisoner Immortal Temple! I’m finally back (5k chapter)

Seven days passed in a flash, and it was September 15th.

The weather was getting chilly, and as we entered deep autumn, the sun set earlier and earlier. Just after five or six o'clock, the sky began to darken, with a bright moon appearing in the haze.

"The moon on the 15th is full on the 16th..."

Zhang Fan looked at the sky and could feel that it was a full moon on the fifteenth day, the sun was blazing, the clear air in the mountains was settling, and the turbid air was lingering. On this day, many animals would become restless, and those with spiritual senses would gaze at the moon.

"A ray of morning light heralds the birth of the day, and the fifteenth day of the lunar month condenses into precious light... These are all great medicines for cultivators." Liu Xingchui murmured softly.

Practitioners regard the light of the rising sun on the first day of the lunar month and the brilliance of the full moon on the fifteenth day of the lunar month as great medicines. If they are collected and refined, they can nourish the spirit, strengthen the true yang, and in the process replenish life.

In those days, Patriarch Chunyang followed True Man Huolong and absorbed the essence of the sun for three years and the moon for seven years. He then became a god on earth with such great talent that he surpassed all other gods in ancient and modern times.

"Luoxia Mountain is a really great place for practicing." Liu Xingyu couldn't help but say.

To ordinary people, the moon appears round and bright.

But if you observe with your original spirit, the bright light around the bright moon is like a mist, almost overflowing, as if covered with a layer of gauze.

The most mysterious thing is that at different times and in different places, the density of the bright "fog" varies, and the amount of moon essence that can be collected is naturally different.

Therefore, the way of spiritual practice requires the right time, right place, and right people.

At the same moon time, if you collect the energy in the city and in Luoxia Mountain, the effect will definitely be different.

This is also the reason why the ancient alchemists liked to go deep into the mountains. If they could find that famous mountain and blessed place, climb up and refine it, they would naturally be one step closer to the path of immortality.

"Let's go!"

Zhang Fan's eyes narrowed slightly. On this day, he was extremely calm and walked towards Luoxia Mountain.

The Liu brothers looked at each other and followed.

Ever since they witnessed Zhang Fan's various methods, they have long since changed from their initial stopgap measures to their current utter devotion to him.

After all, in their eyes, following Zhang Fan is much more promising than following Meng Qingtong.

Although Zhang Fan is not well-known in the Taoist community nowadays, unlike Xia Weisheng, An Wuyang, Qi Delong, Qi Dongqiang and others, but they know clearly in their hearts that this disciple who was secretly trained in Zhenwu Mountain is not inferior to those people at all.

"Brother Fan, do you think we can really find the Immortal Prison Temple in this mountain now?" Liu Xingyu followed Zhang Fan's steps and couldn't help asking.

"The moon is full on the fifteenth day, the sun and the moon alternate, the energy of heaven and earth moves, and one can often see the truth through the illusion." Zhang Fan said lightly.

"it should be OK."

The world is a huge makeshift team. Buddhists regard it as an illusion and Taoists regard it as a false appearance. As impermanence changes, these illusions will also change accordingly.

If you master the law of change, you will be able to see the truth.

Therefore, there is a saying in Taoism that true nature originates from emptiness, arises from the origin, and is realized in illusion.

If you want to see the truth, you have to look for it in the false. If you want to see life, you have to see death first.

The path of spiritual practice is indeed interesting.

"It's really foggy today."

Zhang Fan and his party walked into Luoxia Mountain. It was already dark, and the moon was hanging high in the sky, becoming brighter and brighter.

There was a thick fog in the mountains, which was white and had a damp and cold feeling.

Zhang Fan didn't say much, but with his soul, he saw that there was a new road in the vast white fog. It was long and narrow, with three or five steps appearing occasionally. Most of the way was bumpy, and there were even graves of bones on the side of the road.

“There really is a way.”

The Liu brothers’ cultivation is not weak, and they can naturally see it through their spiritual observation.

"This is an ancient road." Zhang Fan said in a serious tone.

There have been thousands of roads in the mountains since ancient times, but many of them have been buried over the years.

But whenever the earth is moved, the earth's energy will be stirred. The thoughts of gods reside in the destiny of heaven and the energy of earth. At a specific time, the road will still appear, but ordinary people cannot see it.

Just like some mountain climbers, at a certain time, they were clearly following the established route, but ended up going astray, and some were lucky enough to come back alive, but according to what they said, they couldn't find the so-called new path at all.

"The sky is changing, the earth is shaking, and ordinary people are absolutely not allowed to enter the mountains." Liu Xingchui also said.

For example, just after an earthquake, or before and after a rainstorm... these are all changes in the sky and the earth. The changes in the mountains are the most drastic. Those who practice Taoism must observe these in silence and dare not act rashly.

This is a big taboo in the mountains.

Cuckoo...cuckoo...

At this moment, a strange sound came from a distance, low and hoarse, like the sound of someone being strangled by the neck and the throat.

Zhang Fan looked intently and saw a slender figure, bowing with both hands towards the bright moon in the sky.

The figure looked very much like a human, but not like a human. Its head and neck were integrated into a slender body.

"Yellow rat!"

Liu Xingchui's eyes lit up. He had never seen such a big yellow rat. It was like a big dog, with shiny fur all over its body, and its standing hairs rose and fell with its breathing.

"Incredible! It seems that this yellow-skinned rat has been practicing in this mountain for some years and has become a monster." Zhang Fan said in a deep voice.

According to his estimation, this yellow-skinned rat lived for at least thirty years.

At the beginning, the He family worshipped a yellow-skinned rat, which was called Huangxian.

At that time, he fought with that crazy girl He Huan, and although he won, it was only by a narrow margin.

After all, the horse was refined with the help of spirits. The Yellow Immortal that He Huan worshipped at the beginning was not very strong, but he had just gained some skills. Compared with the yellow-skinned rat in front of him, he was nothing.

"This Luoxia Mountain is indeed not an ordinary scenic spot. There is such a monster hiding here." Liu Xingyu said in a deep voice.

The cultivation level of this yellow-skinned rat is probably enough to fight against ordinary magic apprentices. In today's era, it is already very powerful.

If it can practice in seclusion for more than ten years, perhaps its spirit can leave its body and take over a human body. That would be a monster.

However, after the founding of the country, according to the principle, one cannot become a demon. Early on, the country conducted a demon population census, and most demons were registered and included in the household register.

Those who emerge next are illegal residents, and once discovered, their fate can be imagined.

However, although not all spirits can transform into monsters, but now in the Dharma Ending Age, cities are full of tall buildings and human footprints are almost everywhere. It is a blessing to be able to cultivate to such a level in the mountains.

call……

At this moment, the yellow rat's throat moved, and its abdomen made a rumbling sound, and it actually exhaled a ball of earth-yellow gas that floated in front of him.

The ball of air seemed to condense into substance. Under the breathing of the yellow-skinned mouse, the hazy moonlight was like a layer of gauze, wrapping around the ball of ochre-colored air, constantly penetrating and blending into it.

"Is that the inner elixir?" Liu Xingyu whispered, with curiosity in his eyes.

Even for those who practice Taoism, there are not many opportunities to observe the practice of spirits and monsters at close range.

"It hasn't yet become a pill, but I have figured out some basic methods of practicing this thing. The efficiency of absorbing and exhaling moonlight is extremely high." Zhang Fan said in a deep voice.

Gazing at the moon and gathering essence is the simplest and most primitive way for animals to become spirits.

This is because the sun is so dazzling and the Yang energy is so strong that ordinary animals cannot gaze at it and absorb its energy.

It is said that among all animals, only apes have a structure that is different enough to allow them to look up at the sun, focus on one point, look at the moon at night, and look at the sun during the day.

Therefore, in the deep mountains and swamps, the spiritual monkeys, once they have awakened, will know the method of refining during the day and the moon.

But most animals can only look at the moon to gain energy.

Although the moon is very dark, everything has yin and yang.

Lu Zu once said, "See through the mundane life and realize the emptiness early, the sun is hidden in the bright moon." Only when people understand the principles of yin and yang can they seize the power of creation.

This yellow-skinned creature in front of me, although absorbing the moonlight, was able to refine a bit of true yang from it. It was truly a blessing.

"Brother Fan, this is a powerful medicine."

Liu Xingyu's eyes lit up. Although the inner elixir of a monster that had cultivated to this level was not yet formed, its body was full of essence. If he killed it and took its essence, his cultivation would surely advance greatly.

Everything in nature can be made into medicine, but the medicine in front of us is no ordinary medicine.

Rumble…

As soon as Liu Xingyu's thought came to mind, the yellow-skinned rat seemed to sense it, and as if giving him a warning, it swallowed the floating yellowish-brown gas into its mouth. Its hair stood up and it turned around abruptly.

call……

In an instant, a mountain wind blew up, cold and chilling.

When this cold wind blows on people's bodies, their hair stands on end. Once it enters the body through the pores, ordinary people will probably fall seriously ill.

"This rat is really alert." Liu Xingyu said in a deep voice.

"Every thought has its own cause and effect. People's thoughts are very powerful."

Zhang Fan spoke softly, and saw the yellow-skinned rat walking towards him like a human. Its ferocious eyes were even more terrifying than those of a tiger. It stared at the Liu brothers with deep hostility.

Zhang Fan could feel that its whole body was thriving, like a stretched bow, ready to attack at any time.

However, the yellow-skinned rat turned its gaze and fell on Zhang Fan. The ferocity in its eyes disappeared by three points, and it showed a look of confusion. After hesitating for a moment, it knelt down on the ground like a human and kowtowed repeatedly.

"What's happening here?"

The Liu brothers looked at each other, and saw the yellow-skinned rat kowtowed so hard that its scalp was broken, and they couldn't help but reveal strange expressions.

"It can't tell my strengths and weaknesses and knows it's no match for me, so it begs for a way to live." Zhang Fan said calmly.

This yellow-skinned rat is quite smart. Unlike ordinary monsters, it will fight stubbornly even though it knows it cannot win. However, it cannot see through Zhang Fan’s strength, and not being able to see through is also an answer.

It didn't even resist, but begged for mercy directly. It is smarter than most humans and knows how to make choices.

"It really has become a spirit." Liu Xingyu couldn't help but say. If such a spirit is refined, it would really save more than ten years of hard work.

"Considering that it is not easy for you to practice, go ahead." Zhang Fan waved his hand and did not make things difficult.

This yellow-skinned rat was able to cultivate to such a level in a place like Luoxia Mountain. On weekdays, he must have stayed at home, practiced diligently, and dared not do anything evil. Otherwise, he would have been discovered by Taoist masters and killed.

dong... dong... dong...

Upon hearing this, the yellow-skinned rat looked at Zhang Fan with a softer and sparkling look, and kowtowed three times again.

It is more difficult for spirits to practice cultivation than for humans. It is a blessing from heaven that they can develop a little intelligence. They sneak and grope in the dark and go through many tribulations. It is simply a blessing for them to reach the current level.

If an ordinary Taoist priest encountered this situation, he would probably have been unable to suppress the thoughts in his mind.

call……

The yellow-skinned rat stood up and took a few steps before looking back at Zhang Fan. It then dived into the bushes beside the long ancient road and was no longer seen.

"We just missed it, Brother Fan. This kind of monster is not common." Liu Xingyu said a little disappointed.

"It's not easy to practice this, there's no need to commit murder." Zhang Fan took a step and continued forward.

"But……"

"If orchids are born, they will bear fruits..."

Zhang Fan interrupted Liu Xingyu before he could finish his words.

"You have become its doom, but don't you know that this won't bring about your own doom?"

Zhang Fan walked into the vast white fog without looking back.

Liu Xingyu was stunned for a moment, chewing on Zhang Fan's words, looking at his receding back, deep thought in his eyes.

He just felt that Zhang Fan was becoming more and more unfathomable, and his realm seemed to be improving all the time, and this realm had nothing to do with cultivation and supernatural powers.

"Don't think about it. Practicing Taoism is not just about pursuing power. Comprehending the Way of Heaven and understanding the principles of the law are the right path."

Liu Xingchui looked at his stupid brother, patted him on the shoulder, and took a step to catch up with Zhang Fan.

"Brother, wait for me."

Liu Xingyu shook his head and followed.

The fog got thicker.

The visibility on the mountain road is getting lower and lower, and the surrounding temperature is dropping sharply. If an ordinary person takes this road, it is likely that he will be in great danger.

clang... clang... clang...

At this moment, a clear bell sound came from a distance.

"What is that?" Liu Xingyu's ears moved slightly and he couldn't help but ask.

"Do not talk."

Zhang Fan was walking in the front. He raised his hand and used his soul to observe. Then he saw a group of people walking in the vast white fog. They were wearing Taoist robes and looked like Taoists. Some of them were waving white banners, some were holding apricot yellow flags, and some were shaking bells... walking in the mountains.

Their eyes were dull and there was no life on their faces. Their feet were hanging in the air, floating in the air.

"Is this a wandering ghost?"

Liu Xingyu's eyes darkened, and he felt his body becoming light, as if it would leave the ground at any time. He lowered his head and saw that his soul had gradually left his body.

"This isn't a wandering ghost..."

“This is the Yin God in the mountain!”

Liu Xingchui let out a low roar, and a ray of true fire rose from his fingertips, like a flaming lamp, shining towards Liu Xingyu. Then he shouted loudly, and the latter's soul returned to his body.

The Yin God in the mountains, the original spirit has left the body, has not yet obtained pure Yang, the Yin dregs are burning, although it has gained skills, it has no form or shadow, and is the Yin God.

It is said that some monks have lost their bodies and their souls have left their bodies and are wandering around. Although they have mastered the skills of cultivation, they can no longer follow the Pure Yang Avenue and are now invisible and traceless, wandering in the mountains.

They are not comparable to ordinary wandering souls and evil spirits. They specialize in absorbing souls. Even someone with Liu Xingyu's cultivation level will be taken away if he is not careful, and either become their food or become one of them.

At this time, Liu Xingchui sacrificed [One Inch Ding Fire] and turned it into a bright lamp, so that the evil spirit could be driven away.

Taoism says that a lamp is a light that breaks through darkness and opens the night. In the long night of hell, the suffering souls can be liberated only by riding on this light.

Therefore, the bright lamp is an extremely important instrument in Taoism.

"Brother, it's a good thing that you learned the method of [True Cremation Lamp] in Zhenwu Mountain, otherwise it would be troublesome." Liu Xingyu couldn't help but said.

Although the two brothers were exiled from Zhenwu Mountain, they would return to the mountain every year to continue their studies.

Not everyone can practice the Mingdeng method. The prerequisite is to first cultivate the Taoist true fire. Liu Xingyu's [Jianggong Lihuo] is a false true fire and cannot be practiced.

Only Liu Xingchui's [One Inch Ding Fire] can be used as a starting point.

At the beginning, he learned the [Light Method] because he was working at the [Candy Crush Funeral Home], which was in line with his professional skills.

A lot of money was spent on this, and half of it was raised by borrowing from Zhenwu Mountain.

"You are disciples of Zhenwu Mountain, and you have to pay to learn Taoism?" Zhang Fan showed a strange look.

"The Dharma should not be passed on lightly. If it is taught casually, wouldn't that be too disrespectful? It would be an insult to the ancestors." Liu Xingchui said as a matter of course.

"..."

In the beginning, Sun Wukong and his companions went through 81 trials and tribulations and finally reached Lingshan. Despite all the difficulties, they still had to pay a price to retrieve the scriptures.

"How much did it cost to learn this?" Zhang Fan couldn't help but ask.

The flame at Liu Xingchui's fingertips was like a bright lamp, illuminating the dark night. In the distance, the group of strange evil spirits gradually moved away, and the clear sound of bells became weaker and weaker.

"Brother Fan, do you want to learn? I can teach you for free." Liu Xingchui said generously.

"Is this okay? I hope you won't be held accountable."

"It would be a serious crime to pass it on to someone from the outer sect," Liu Xingchui said.

Zhang Fan is also a disciple of Zhenwu Mountain. Even if the Dharma is passed on to him, it is not a big sin. If the fate is right, the Dharma can be passed on.

"At worst, the mountain will pursue it later, and I can just make up the debt." Liu Xingchui chuckled and said, "You can get a loan."

"Daofa Loan!"

"..."

"So how much did you spend?" Zhang Fan asked curiously.

"One hundred and eighty thousand!"

"So expensive!?" Zhang Fan's eyes widened.

"This is already very cheap." Liu Xingyu said from the side.

Liu Xingchui is a disciple of Zhenwu Mountain. He has also cultivated the Taoist true fire and has been rated as excellent in external assessments every year... Only when many conditions are met can he get such an internal preferential price.

If it were an ordinary disciple of Zhenwu Mountain, even if he spent millions, he would probably not be able to obtain the teachings.

"Does the Taoist magic of Zhenwu Mountain have a price?" Zhang Fan couldn't help but ask.

"Of course we have them." Liu Xingchui nodded: "But everyone's situation is different, and the price is also different."

"I heard that when Senior Sister Xia Weisheng was promoted to the [High-level] level, she taught her the [Five Thunders Method], so I gave her a friendly price as a token of my appreciation." Liu Xingyu told a piece of gossip.

"How much?" Zhang Fan asked curiously.

"Five hundred and eighty thousand."

"How much? Is this considered a friendly price? Gao Gong, don't you show some appreciation in this mountain?" Zhang Fan said in astonishment.

"This is already very cheap. The Five Thunders Law is a great law. Ordinary people are not qualified to learn it. You can't learn it even if you have a mountain of gold and silver." Liu Xingchui looked at Zhang Fan strangely.

He is clearly a disciple of Zhenwu Mountain, but he seems to know nothing about the affairs of Zhenwu Mountain.

"Generally speaking, inner alchemy is more expensive. After all, it is a method of cultivating life and nature." Liu Xingyu whispered.

Magic spells can be practiced, but inner alchemy is of vital importance.

"What kind of pricing system?" Zhang Fan asked curiously.

"Inner alchemy is the foundation, and there are usually a few courses that are free..." Liu Xingchui said lightly.

The basics are the basic needs, so it is naturally impossible to charge for each one. Generally, depending on the difficulty of the qualifications, there are free methods for each one. Even the most advanced ones can be given for free if you are talented enough.

But if you really want to pay to learn, the price is a bit outrageous...

“For example, the [Southern and Northern Sects] is one of the top-notch inner alchemy methods. It is said that if it is not granted, you have to pay for it, and the price is equivalent to your weight in gold.” Liu Xingchui whispered.

"So valuable!?" Zhang Fan's eyes widened.

call……

At this moment, a mountain breeze blew, and the surrounding mist gradually dissipated.

Zhang Fan seemed to be moved. He looked up and saw an ancient Taoist temple appearing before his eyes. On the mottled plaque was engraved three ancient dragon and snake characters: [Prisoner of Immortals Temple].

clang... clang... clang...

At the same time, in Zhang Fan's inner soul, the mysterious sound of chains colliding suddenly rang out, accompanied by a whisper that sounded like a dream.

“I’m finally back!!”

(End of this chapter)