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Chapter 182: Heavenly Master Zhenwu! The Magical Power Association (5k chapter)

Jiangbei Province, Zhenwu Mountain.

Early in the morning, just as the sky was getting light, bursts of chanting sounds were heard from the Zhenwu Golden Summit.

At this time, the scenic area has not yet opened and tourists have not yet climbed the mountain, but the daily morning classes have already begun.

The smoke of incense is curling and the sound of chanting scriptures echoes in front of the mountain gate. The clouds are billowing and the birds are singing in the valley, giving it the atmosphere of a famous immortal mountain.

"Brother Pojie, I brought you some good stuff this time when I went down the mountain."

In Qingwei Palace, Xia Weisheng held a smart foot-washing bucket and gave it to Taoist Priest Pojie. It had a third-generation smart chip, temperature control, targeted acupuncture points on the soles of the feet, and came with 19 massage modes...

"Brother, I remember you like washing feet the most."

It can’t be said that Xia Weisheng’s gift was not thoughtful. This high-tech foot-washing bucket, combined with the homemade herbs from Zhenwu Mountain, will probably mean that Brother Broken Precepts will no longer have to run down the mountain to wash his feet.

"..."

Brother Pojie looked at the gift that Xia Weisheng brought back from Shangjing, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.

"Xiao Weisheng, what did you gain from this trip to the capital?"

Not long ago, Xia Weisheng went down the mountain and went to Shangjing City to attend the [National Taoist Young and Middle-aged Core Members Symposium] on behalf of Zhenwu Mountain. He just returned to the mountain yesterday.

"Master Uncle Fat said that he would organize everyone to study together in two days, and asked me to convey the spirit of the meeting." Xia Weisheng sat on the corridor, barefoot.

Although it was already late autumn, and the air was cold, especially in the mountains, she was still barefoot. Perhaps it was related to the alchemy she was practicing.

"This time, we also visited Baihe Temple." Xia Weisheng said suddenly, with a different kind of light flashing in his beautiful eyes.

Taoist Priest Pojie seemed to be moved and said calmly: "Have you seen Li Changgeng?"

Although this successor of Baihe Temple is not well-known and not many people outside know him, he is well-known among the upper echelons of the major sects.

Especially for a genius like Xia Weisheng, if it weren't for Zhang Fan, even the Zhenwu Jade Certificate would have been passed to her. Naturally, she is very concerned about the successors of various sects.

Among them, the one who cared the most was Li Changgeng.

People in the outside world said that he was extremely talented and was a figure that had not appeared in Baihe Temple for hundreds of years. He even mastered the legendary method of [Seizing the Luck of Heaven and Earth].

This time, when Xia Weisheng came to Beijing, he naturally wanted to meet him.

"I haven't seen him... I heard that he is not in Shangjing." A look of regret appeared on Xia Weisheng's pretty face.

She has such a casual personality, the reason why she agreed to come to Beijing to attend the [National Taoist Young and Middle-aged Core Symposium] was to see the style of the successor of Baihe Temple and learn from him about Taoism.

Who knows, it would be a wasted trip.

"It's strange. I heard that Li Changgeng lives a secluded life and rarely leaves Baihe Temple. How could he not be in Shangjing?" Taoist Priest Pojie couldn't help but ask.

He had heard a lot of rumors about this White Crane Temple master. He was a genius, the reincarnation of a star god... He was simply a god-like being. Such a person seemed to have no interest in the affairs of the mortal world...

Therefore, even people in Baihe Temple rarely saw him, let alone leaving the temple or the capital.

"Who knows? Let me hear..." Xia Weisheng said casually.

Before she finished speaking, she was stunned for a moment, jumped down from the railing of the corridor, and looked not far away.

The Taoist priest who had broken his vows subconsciously looked over and saw a man walking towards him. His wide Taoist robe could hardly hide his tall and straight figure. His graying temples showed the vicissitudes of time, and his deep eyes exuded a sense of majesty without even being angry.

Facing this person, even Xia Weisheng and Taoist Priest Pojie could not help but bow their heads in greeting.

"Meet Master Liu!"

Liu Nanxu is one of the three great celestial masters of Zhenwu Mountain, and also the youngest one.

"Is the teacher awake?" Liu Nanxu asked lightly.

"I have already had breakfast." Taoist Priest Pojie said respectfully.

"Ah."

Liu Nanxu hummed lightly, then walked around the two of them and headed straight for Chunyang Palace.

"Why did Master Liu come down?" Xia Weisheng couldn't help but ask as he looked at the figure going away.

Liu Nanxu was a very low-key person, and he often practiced in seclusion in the mountains behind Jinding all year round. Except for occasionally going to the mountains behind Nanxuan Palace to discuss Taoism with the madman who practiced [Heart Demon Attraction], he rarely came down.

"It must be something important."

Taoist Priest Pojie seemed to be thinking about something, with a barely perceptible gleam in his eyes.

……

Inside the Chunyang Hall, a wisp of incense floated in the air, lingering in front of the portrait of the Chunyang Patriarch.

An old man who looks as simple as a farmer sits in front of the painting, playing with his mobile phone and watching short videos.

"teacher……"

At this moment, Liu Nanxu walked over respectfully, stood ten steps away, and bowed deeply.

"Wait a moment, the morning class will be over soon." Chu Chaoran lowered his head and said casually.

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As the waves of shouting that sounded like chicken blood came to an end, Chu Chaoran put down his phone and slowly stood up.

"Xiao Liu, tell me the story."

"Teacher, this morning, we received a letter from the [Divine Power Association]."

As he spoke, Liu Nanxu placed the document in his hand on the table, and there was a message written above his head:

"Several Opinions on the Investigation of Abnormal Situations of Supernatural Powers in Dongshan Province"

"There was quite a stir in Dongshan Province last night..." Liu Nan whispered.

Supernatural powers can communicate with gods. When this method is used, strange phenomena will occur one after another, which naturally attracted attention.

The Supernatural Power Association is a special organization in Taoism that specifically handles this incident. On the one hand, it will absorb talents who have awakened supernatural powers, and on the other hand, it will supervise and control this power.

Chu Chaoran of Zhenwu Mountain is currently serving as the vice president of the [Divine Power Association], so naturally this kind of thing has to be reported to him.

"Dongshan Province..." Chu Chaoran thought thoughtfully.

"Li Changgeng from Baihe Temple was in Dongshan Province yesterday. His [Golden Light that Flies on the Earth] is a fourth-grade magical power. Judging from the strange phenomenon last night, it matches." Liu Nanxu said lightly.

Having reached his level, he could naturally see many things that those monks could not see. Based on the information in his hands, he could infer a lot.

"besides……"

"Where is Zhang Fan?" Chu Chaoran suddenly asked.

"The news from Bai Bu Ran is that he is also in Dongshan Province." Liu Nanxu paused for a moment and could not help but say, "The Samadhi True Fire is a third-grade magical power. Last night, his spirit soared into the sky and his red light snatched the moon. I'm afraid he..."

Supernatural powers are given by heaven and are divided into seven grades.

For ordinary practitioners, being able to awaken to the sixth or seventh level is already a great fortune.

For example, the [Rejuvenation] that Meng Qingtong awakened before is a sixth-grade magical power, and the [All Things as a Scroll] that Wu Ma Wu Qilu awakened before is a fifth-grade magical power.

The fifth level of supernatural power is already considered extremely mysterious and terrifying. Such existence is extremely rare and is generally the focus of the [Supernatural Power Association].

As for Li Changgeng's [Golden Light Flying on the Ground] and [Regeneration of Severed Head], they are both considered fourth-grade magical powers and are even rarer.

"Teacher, Zhang Lingzong spent ten years clearing this kid's identity, but..." Liu Nanxu said in a deep voice.

"Although he is now a disciple of the teacher, one day his true identity will be revealed to the world."

In the eyes of Baihe Temple and Li Changgeng, Zhang Fan is the son of the King of the Great Spiritual Sect and a practitioner of the Holy Embryo of Gods and Demons.

But now, he still bears the title of a disciple of Zhenwu Mountain.

One day, he will stand in front of everyone with this dual identity.

By then, the whole world will know that the last disciple of this transcendental master is the young man with the divine and demonic fetus who should have died at the foot of Mount Longhu ten years ago.

"So what if you know?" Chu Chaoran said indifferently.

This simple sentence silenced Liu Nanxu, one of the three great heavenly masters of Zhenwu Mountain.

After a while, he finally said, "Perhaps, he has already fought with the kid from Baihe Temple."

An imperceptible solemnity emerged on Liu Nanxu's face.

"That kid has three kinds of magical powers hidden in him."

Having said this, Liu Nanxu subconsciously looked at Chu Chaoran, but there was no trace of emotion on the latter's face.

"I think little Zhang Fan has a very tough life."

"Even if he survived, the Divine Power Association must have sent people to Dongshan Province. He is not included in the list, nor is he on file..." Liu Nanxu said in a deep voice.

"Dongshan Province... the closest one should be Laoshan... Come to think of it, I haven't seen Little Leo for some years..." Chu Chaoran said leisurely.

The "Little Leo" he mentioned was naturally the head of Laoshan, Li Chengge.

In the world today, it seems that Chu Chaoran is the only one who can address the head of Laoshan like this.

"Xiao Liu, please go for a walk."

At this moment, Chu Chaoran spoke.

"teacher……"

"Go to Dongshan in person."

"I come forward?" Liu Nanxu thought thoughtfully: "If I come forward, what attitude should I have?"

Some things would still have room for maneuver and explanation if the people below them were to step forward. As Liu Nanxu is one of the three great heavenly masters of Zhenwu Mountain, if he were to step forward, it would be difficult to interpret the matter.

"Asking you to come forward is an attitude." Chu Chaoran whispered in a serious tone.

"I understand."

Liu Nanxu nodded, bowed his head and walked out of Chunyang Palace.

……

Dongshan Province, Qilu City.

Luoxia Town. Zhang Fan recuperated in the town for two days and gradually recovered.

In the past two days, some people from the Dongshan Provincial Taoist Alliance have come, of course, led by Wei Qingsong. After all, he is a disciple of Laoshan and has great influence in the Dongshan Provincial Taoist Alliance.

With such a commotion at Luoxia Mountain, naturally someone would come to investigate. Wei Qingsong had long regarded Zhang Fan as a stepping stone for advancement. He had long determined that this young talent, even if he was not the legendary Li Changgeng, must be an important disciple of Baihe Temple...

For this reason, during this period of time, he had great trust in Shi Shougong and Su Shiyu sent by Zhang Fan. He even assigned his subordinates to the two of them and gave them orders at will. He captured many Taoist people who wanted to get close to Luoxia Mountain.

In Wei Qingsong's opinion, given the friendship they had with the Taoist master of Baihe Temple, it seemed only a matter of time before he was transferred to Shangjing.

In Wei Qingsong's heart, one of his feet has already stepped into the Taoist Alliance headquarters.

"Recently, many Taoists have come to Luoxia Mountain, but they were all stopped by Wei Qingsong, and all the suspicious ones were arrested and interrogated."

On this day, the weather was clear and the air was fresh. Zhang Fan walked out of the hotel, drank tea in a roadside teahouse, and listened to the report from the Liu brothers.

"He is working hard." Liu Xingyu couldn't help but say.

"This is a gesture of goodwill to Brother Fan." Liu Xingchui said with a smile.

"I just got a letter of introduction from the Jiangnan Province Dao Alliance. It shouldn't be necessary. How could the relationship between Dongshan Province and Jiangnan Province be so close?" Zhang Fan was also confused.

Obviously, Wei Qingsong's enthusiasm has gone beyond the scope of human feelings, and he almost treats him as his father.

"I don't think they can find out anything." Liu Xingchui said casually.

The Prison Immortal Temple has been reduced to ruins. After the full moon on the 15th day of the lunar month, it is even harder to find. No one will know what happened in the Prison Immortal Temple in Luoxia Mountain that night.

"There is no movement in Shangjing City. I wonder if Li Changgeng is alive." Zhang Fan thought thoughtfully.

Zhao Jiexuan said that Li Changgeng would definitely be very upset about this battle. If he could not suppress Zhang Fan with his own strength, he would definitely develop a mental demon.

The next time the two meet, it will be a fight to the death.

"Now that the dust has settled, it looks like I can pack up and go back to Yujing City." Zhang Fan took a deep breath of fresh air.

The matter here has been resolved and Jiang Lai has been found.

Next, what he needs to do is to comprehend the [Golden Iron Box] in his hand and find the method of [Combining Gods] as soon as possible. This is the most important thing.

After all, God knows when Li Changgeng will come back.

You know, that day in the Prisoner's Temple, Zhao Jiexuan began to plan every step. After being weakened repeatedly by the [Demons Celebrating the Birthday Picture] and the [Golden Cloud Treasure Box], this monster still possessed such combat power, which was really a big worry for Zhang Fan.

Only with [He Shen], Zhang Fan can truly have the ability to protect himself and live without worries.

In addition, he also has to find [Zhang Lingzong]. After all, he is his biological father, and it is not a good thing for him to always wander around like this.

"We'll talk about everything after we get back." Zhang Fan whispered, "Pack up, tomorrow we'll..."

Before he could finish his words, Zhang Fan was stunned for a moment, and then he saw the Liu brothers sitting there, motionless, as if they were frozen in time, without even blinking their eyes.

"Young man, can we talk for a minute?"

Just at this moment, a soft voice came from the side.

Zhang Fan looked up and saw a man walking towards him. He was wearing a suit and looked very gentle. He sat down without waiting for Zhang Fan to reply.

"Who are you?" Zhang Fan asked vigilantly.

"Li Chengge."

"Master of Laoshan!" Zhang Fan was surprised and hurriedly greeted: "Junior greets senior."

Regardless of whether the person in front of him was really the head of Mount Laoshan, the strength and momentum he displayed alone made Zhang Fan dare not act rashly.

"Seniors, they..." Zhang Fan looked at the Liu brothers.

"It's okay, let's talk." Li Chengge raised his hand and gestured.

"True Samadhi Fire... I never thought you could awaken such a magical power at such a young age."

At this moment, Li Chengge came straight to the point with just one sentence, which made Zhang Fan's eyebrows jump.

"Senior, I..."

"No need to deny it, this is Dongshan. If I say it's you, then it must be you..."

Li Chengge's words revealed strong self-confidence and unquestionable majesty.

"Which family taught you?"

"Zhenwu Mountain!" Zhang Fan felt tremendous pressure. Invisible waves emanated from Li Chengge's body, and the entire street became blurred.

Zhang Fan's heart was suddenly filled with waves. He had never seen such momentum before. It was overwhelming, as tall as a mountain, and as surging as waves. Just sitting there, it made him breathless.

"When did Zhenwu Mountain produce such a disciple?" Li Chengge asked with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

"Didn't your elders teach you that you shouldn't use your magical powers recklessly?"

"Ah? There is such a saying?" Zhang Fan shook his head.

"Yeah!?"

Li Chengge's expression turned cold, and the questioning look in his eyes became more intense.

"Do you know what Taoism is? What is supernatural power?"

At this moment, Li Chengge suddenly changed the subject and asked an irrelevant question.

Zhang Fan was stunned for a moment, then humbly said: "Please give me some advice, senior."

"The characteristic of this world is impermanence. Everything is changing..."

"The so-called Taoism and the so-called magical power are the power of impermanence..."

As he spoke, Li Chengge took out a note from the table and flicked it with his index finger.

"Can you crush it?"

Zhang Fan was stunned when he heard that. If he wanted to turn the note into ashes, he could do it, but he had never learned the spell to shatter and split it.

blah blah...

Just as Zhang Fan was thinking, a sharp sound was heard.

Li Chengge picked up the note and tore it into pieces with his hands.

"This……"

"Whether it's Taoism or supernatural powers, even if it's a human, they are all the power to change the world and the way to give rise to impermanence..."

"The commonality between them is [Mr. Nian]..."

There must be a thought before there can be an action, whether it is relying on supernatural powers or on oneself, thus changing the shape of the note and causing it to shatter.

Thoughts are the most terrifying power in the world, and also the most magical power.

There is a saying that the world is nothing but what happens at will, so it is false, impermanent, and easy to change.

To some extent, this idealistic and ideological view cannot be considered wrong.

For example, people want to keep warm, so they have fire; they want shelter, so they have nests; they want to record, so they have writing...

As people had more and more thoughts, the world began to slowly change and became what it is today.

Whether relying on magical powers or relying on people themselves, the method is not important, the form is not important, the result is the same.

Thoughts created this material world, this tangible yet empty world.

There is an extremely important theory in Buddhism called [Dependent Origination and Emptiness], which means that what did not exist before will disappear in the future, just like this note, which was created only according to people's thoughts. One day, it will decay, decompose, and disappear...

This has a lot in common with the Taoist concept of "cultivating the truth through borrowing". Everything is empty and is just a way to cultivate the truth.

"Senior, what do you mean by telling me this?" Zhang Fan asked in confusion.

"There is a saying that everything is born from thought, and the most important thing is the initial thought..."

"What was the initial thought?" Zhang Fan murmured.

"The first thought... that is the beginning of all things. The Taoist sect calls it Taichu..."

"The [One] in embracing one, it is precisely because of that thought that all things come into being, that there are methods of cultivation, and that there are wonderful magical powers..." Li Chengge's voice became mysterious.

"That thought is the Tao. All God-given magical powers come from it."

Li Chengge's remarks are like myths and legends.

Everything originates from that thought, and the supernatural power is the strange power derived from that thought. It ignores time and space and turns at will. No one knows who will awaken and when it will awaken.

"Because of this, supernatural powers cannot be easily shown to others. The impact is too great and there are too many variables..."

Just like in a perfect frame, if a certain point flickers frequently, it will affect the integrity of the frame.

This is also one of the important reasons for the existence of the [Divine Power Association].

"If you are really a disciple of Zhenwu Mountain, the elders in the sect will definitely warn you."

Li Chengge stood up slowly and looked at Zhang Fan with deep doubt in his eyes.

As he spoke, Li Chengge stretched out his hand and placed it on Zhang Fan's shoulder. The unyielding force was like a mountain pressing down on him, making Zhang Fan's soul unable to move.

"Is this the headmaster of a sect?" Zhang Fan sighed in his heart.

Li Chengge is able to be in charge of Laoshan, and is also the youngest among the ten famous Taoist mountain masters in the world. His realm of cultivation has at least reached the level of [Master of the Temple], and he has even comprehended the realm of [Heavenly Master].

This kind of existence is definitely not something Zhang Fan can resist at the moment.

"I don't care if you are a disciple of Zhenwu Mountain or not. If you dare to use your magical powers, just follow me."

Li Chengge whispered indifferently, pressed Zhang Fan, and was about to leave.

"Master Li, I haven't seen you for many years."

At this moment, a frivolous voice echoed in the street that seemed to be frozen.

There was a rumbling sound of thunder in the sky. As the black clouds came, a figure appeared at the end of the street. He was wearing a Taoist robe that fluttered in the wind. His indifferent eyes seemed to come from across the air and were as elusive as a sword.

(End of this chapter)