Mythology: Erlang Shen begins to show his divine power in the heavens

Chapter 180: Cultivate the monkey into your ideal appearance (Happy New Year's Eve)
In fact, Lin Yuan doesn't have any distracted thoughts at all.

For a congenital god like him.

Born with an extremely pure mind and spirit.

All changes in the mind are the original mind.

There will never be any situation where there is any disturbance from the inner demons.

The so-called restless mind and the growth of inner demons are things that only creatures will experience as they cultivate step by step.

But what is Lin Yuan’s problem?

Actually it’s up to him.

On the one hand, he had a kind heart, but he didn't want to care too much about the people and end up becoming something like the fair and just way of heaven.

On the one hand, as a human being, he does not want to be completely controlled by human desires.

In fact, Lin Yuan felt that he had reached a relatively good balance.

At least compared to the past, he is definitely much calmer.

There will never again be a world like the Precious Lotus Lantern, where people think they are incomparable and can easily shake the rules of heaven and earth.

But Lin Yuan felt that it was not perfect enough.

He always felt that his state of mind needed to be tempered.

In other words, establish your own true intention through some other means.

And now.

He had some thoughts in mind.

just.

In the Flower-Fruit Mountain.

The Monkey King seemed a little tired of the simple and ordinary frolicking in the mountains.

Most importantly, he has seen many monkeys around him being born, growing old, getting sick and dying.

At first the Monkey King was a little angry, angry about why there would be death, but then he slowly accepted it.

Accept this natural law.

But as time went on, he began to panic.

Will panic and death find me one day?

Although under the method taught by the immortal, he devoured the essence of the sun and the moon day and night, his physique became stronger day by day, and his vitality was as strong as a monster.

He doesn't know any magic, but his physique has been strengthened for hundreds of years and is extremely strong.

All the restless demon kings near Mount Huaguo who had been restless over the years were subdued by him with his iron fists.

But he did not kill.

At first he was ready to kill.

But when a monster was beaten and blood splattered.

The bloody smell made his pure body subconsciously feel disgusted.

He then recalled the words of the immortal.

It is the innate foundation and cannot be polluted by acquired things.

The Monkey King was very intelligent and he thought of this spontaneously:
"If I kill, will I also be infected by some evil spirits? If I am entangled by them, won't my body also be polluted?"

"If the immortal sees me covered in murderous sins, won't he rebuke me?"

Although he did not learn any advanced skills.

There was no guidance from an expert, I had to rely entirely on my own exploration.

But the fact that he could figure out such a truth is enough to prove his talent.

In short.

The Monkey King spontaneously realized the way of benevolence and righteousness, and won people over with virtue. If there was a demon causing chaos, he would catch him and beat him severely. If he didn't obey, he would wait for him to recover and then continue beating him.

He will beat him until he is willing to be obedient and follow the rules set by him, the Monkey King.

So it is, all around the Flower-Fruit Mountain.

For a while, the country was peaceful and orderly, with no monsters causing trouble.

The Monkey King also generously taught others his method of breathing in the essence of the sun and the moon, and his method of flying.

But for hundreds of years.

Only a very small number of spirits can succeed in their practice and gain something.

Most of them only have a little spirituality in such an environment.

this day.

The Monkey King came to the place where he was born and looked at the sea in the distance.

He had a lot of thoughts in his mind. He thought about how ignorant he was when he was just born, and how powerful he had been in the Flower-Fruit Mountain over the past few hundred years.

I also thought of the monkeys and their descendants who had passed through several generations.

Finally, I thought of that immortal.

Or maybe it's an illusion.

He actually saw a golden light flashing in the distant sky.

The light of heaven fell into the void before him.

The immortal suddenly appeared.

The Monkey King widened his eyes, rubbed them, and looked at the heavenly being in disbelief.

"Immortal Immortal?!"

The Monkey King muttered.

Lin Yuan smiled and said:

"Monkey, I haven't seen you for hundreds of years, but you are still able to maintain your pure body. You really listened to my words."

When the Monkey King heard this, he suddenly had an idea and said:
"so."

"Was everything before this a test from the immortal?"

"Now the Immortal wants to formally accept me as his disciple and teach me the true way to immortality?!"

His eyes showed anticipation.

Lin Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly:

"You monkey, you actually know how to climb up the pole. When did I ever say that it was a test for you? And when did I say that I was going to teach you the true way to immortality?"

The Monkey King laughed and said:

"If not, why did the immortal teach me the method of keeping me away from acquired impure things, and why did he come to see me again hundreds of years later?"

Lin Yuan said:
"Haha, haha, monkey, I know how you feel, but if you want to obtain the true way to immortality from me, you still need to survive the last calamity."

The Monkey King was overjoyed:
"Just follow the immortal's orders!"

Lin Yuan pointed to the sea:

"Go west along this road, take a boat, and if you are lucky enough to get ashore, you will go to Xiniu Hezhou, to a place called Lingtai Fangcun Mountain, where you will get what you want."

The Monkey King was stunned:
"Going ashore? Immortal, have you forgotten that you taught me how to fly? Now I can fly better than those birds!"

Lin Yuan shook his head and said:
"You are not allowed to fly, you can only sail across the sea. If you can cross this sea of ​​suffering, half of the disaster will be solved."

"If you take advantage of the trick of flying, you will never achieve immortality."

The Monkey King scratched his head:
"Immortal, I don't understand why you have to do this? Wouldn't it be better if you just taught me the immortal arts?"

Lin Yuan said:
"As the saying goes, the Tao cannot be passed on lightly. Although you are quite talented, if you want to inherit my Tao, you must prove your determination to me."

"If you don't have this determination, how can I easily teach you the profound method?"

The Monkey King nodded in understanding:

"I understand, Immortal."

Lin Yuan smiled and said:

"Then go ahead, monkey. Your future is destined to be high, and this little world cannot accommodate you."

After hearing this, the Monkey King felt an inexplicable sense of pride in his heart.

He recalled the first time he saw the immortal, and the majestic figure he saw in a trance, wearing golden chain mail and holding a golden cudgel.

He couldn't see the figure clearly at that time.

But today, the fog of memory seems to have suddenly dissipated a little.

He saw the figure.
It's clearly me!

Is that his future?

The Monkey King was excited and wanted to pay homage to the immortal. However, when he looked up, he found that there was no immortal in front of him.

Only a slight breeze blew by.

The sky is clear with white clouds.

Everything that happened before seemed like a dream.

Lin Yuan stayed in secret for a while, then took a step forward and arrived at Xiniu Hezhou.

In fact, he didn't want to interfere too much in the stone monkey's affairs at the beginning.

It is because of his hope that the stone monkey could always maintain a pure body, and that his subsequent practice would fully unleash the innate magical powers of the smart stone monkey.

What level can we reach?

It was out of such curiosity that he intervened a little at the beginning.

At that time.

Lin Yuan didn't care whether the stone monkey would eventually go to find Patriarch Bodhi.

but now.
He is going to take full control and make good arrangements for the stone monkey.

This is for verification.

Verify what?
To verify a new immortal system that he created by combining the immortal system of this world.

A Taoist system that focuses on the mind.

Also verify some.
other things.

For example, humanity and divinity.

After all, these are two real personalities.

still is
It’s just that Lin Yuan himself is a little schizophrenic.

Yes.

Hundreds of years have passed, and Lin Yuan has begun to examine the so-called balance between humanity and divinity that he has always pursued. He actually feels.

I have already achieved this balance.

even.
In fact, there is no such thing as human nature and divinity.

From the beginning.

Just his own nature.

Everything seemed like a meaningless entanglement caused by too many changes in his heart.

In order to verify these conjectures of mine.

He came up with a plan.

The basis of the plan is that Lin Yuan wants to train the stone monkey into a very ideal appearance.

no doubt.

The stone monkey has a free and unrestrained nature.

If he were allowed to be influenced by the divine love for the world.

Will his nature overwhelm his divinity, or will his divinity distort his nature.

Or.
The stone monkey simply found a balance in it?
Lin Yuan needs it from other people.

The real answer to discovery lies within your own heart.

Although this arrangement of the stone monkey may be an induced deception.

But compared to the stone monkey's original trajectory.

Lin Yuan consciously gave him more opportunities, now and in the future.

and so.

It's not so much an inductive deception.

It is more like targeted cultivation.

Lin Yuan wanted the stone monkey to become an ideal Monkey King who had a fighting spirit but also a compassionate heart!
therefore
Lin Yuan looked at a Taoist priest with good strength in Lingtai Fangcun Mountain:

"Bodhi, I'm sorry to bother you for a while."

The Monkey King was filled with excitement. He turned around and ran towards the depths of the Flower-Fruit Mountain with big strides.

The monkeys that usually played and frolicked with him were now gathered together, combing each other's hair and basking in the warm sun.

"Children!"

The Monkey King shouted loudly, and his voice echoed through the valley.

An old monkey stumbled forward and asked with concern:
"My king, what's wrong with you? You look like something serious has happened."

The Monkey King took a deep breath, and slowly glanced at each monkey, and said in a deep voice:
"Children, I'm leaving."

As soon as these words were spoken, the monkey group went into an uproar.

The monkeys chattered and expressed their confusion.

"My king, where are you going?"

A little monkey asked timidly.

The Monkey King looked into the distance, his eyes gleaming with determination:
"I am going to Xiniu Hezhou to find the true way to immortality. Only in this way can I protect Huaguo Mountain and you forever."

Although the monkeys were reluctant to do so, they knew that this was a major event that concerned the future of the king and the Flower-Fruit Mountain.

The old monkey sighed and said:
"Your Majesty, the journey is long and arduous, so you must be careful along the way. We will protect Huaguo Mountain and hope that you will return soon."

The Monkey King nodded and said no more.

He came to the seaside, found vines and thick tree trunks, and with his strong physique, he quickly weaved a simple wooden canoe.

He pushed the boat into the sea and looked back at the Flower-Fruit Mountain. The familiar mountains, streams, and the group of lovely monkeys all turned into a reluctant attachment.

"Children, wait for me to come back!"

The Monkey King shouted, jumped onto the boat, used a branch as a paddle, and rowed hard towards the west.

When we first went out to sea, the sea was relatively calm, the breeze was gentle, and occasionally a few seabirds flew overhead.

The Monkey King hummed a little tune, his heart full of longing for the future.

But not long after, the sky suddenly turned gloomy, and the originally calm sea was covered with huge waves, one after another, hitting the wooden boat hard.

The Monkey King held the oar tightly and his body swayed violently with the boat.

The sea water continued to pour into the boat. He paddled hard, trying to keep his balance, while scooping out the sea water with his hands.

The howling wind made it impossible for him to open his eyes, but he had only one belief in his heart: he must reach Xiniu Hezhou.

After an unknown amount of time, the storm gradually subsided and the Monkey King collapsed in the boat exhausted. He was soaked and his hands and feet were sore.

But he did not dare to slack off at all. After a short rest, he continued paddling forward.

Fortunately, he was able to swallow the essence of the sun and the moon to replenish his energy and replace food, otherwise this would be a huge trouble.

Once, the wooden boat was swept into a whirlpool by an undercurrent and was about to be swallowed up. The Monkey King tried his best and kept waving the oars made of tree branches, and finally broke free.

In this way, after going through countless hardships and dangers, the Monkey King finally saw the land in the distance.

He was so excited that tears filled his eyes. He paddled with all his might towards the shore.

When the wooden boat finally touched the beach of Xiniu Hezhou, the Monkey King breathed a sigh of relief. He succeeded!
He stood up with difficulty and, dragging his tired body, stepped onto the land.

He was filled with excitement and anticipation.

Looking up, I saw an unfamiliar scene: a village with smoke rising from chimneys in the distance, and dense woods and winding paths nearby.

He shook off the water droplets on his body, took a step forward and walked towards the village.

However, when he approached the village, the villagers panicked when they saw him.

They had never seen a "person" like this before - covered with golden hair, with a pointed chin and monkey cheeks. Although it had a human form, it was clearly a monster.

The villagers screamed and ran away, and some even picked up hoes and sticks and stared at him vigilantly.

"Monster! The monster is coming!"

"Run! Don't let him get close!"

The Monkey King was stunned. He never thought he would be treated like this.

He waved his hands quickly, trying to explain:

"I'm not a monster! I'm here to seek immortals and learn the truth!"

But the villagers refused to listen. They all hid in their houses, closing the doors and windows, leaving him alone standing at the entrance of the village, at a loss.

The Monkey King felt a little disappointed, but he was not discouraged.

He thought about it and decided to find a place to rest first, and then slowly find a way to integrate into human society.

He found a cave and temporarily settled down. In the following days, he observed the life of people near the village during the day and returned to the cave to practice breathing techniques at night.

Gradually, the Monkey King discovered that although humans were full of

They are quite alert, but they also have many interesting points.

They cultivated the fields, wove and sewed clothes, did business, and lived an orderly life.

The Monkey King was envious and decided to try to imitate their behavior.

He first secretly observed what the villagers were wearing, and then used leaves and vines to weave simple clothes to cover his golden hair.

Then he imitated humans, walking upright and trying to make his movements appear more elegant.

Although he still looked a little weird, at least he was no longer as scary as he was at the beginning.

One day, the Monkey King plucked up his courage and walked into the village again.

This time, although the villagers were still somewhat wary of him, they did not flee in all directions like before.

He walked up to an old man selling fruit, imitated human etiquette, and said with a bow:

"Father, how much are these fruits for?"

Seeing that he was respectful and polite in his words, the old man let down his guard a little.

He looked at the Monkey King and said with a smile, "You are quite a rare monkey. These fruits are one penny each. Do you want to buy any?"

The Monkey King touched his head and said awkwardly:

"I...I don't have any money. But I can help you with the work in exchange for some fruit, okay?"

Seeing his sincerity, the old man nodded:
"Okay, if you help me fetch water, I'll give you some fruit."

The Monkey King was overjoyed and agreed immediately.

He was strong and nimble, and soon filled the water jar. Seeing his diligence, the old man not only gave him fruit, but also invited him to dinner.
The Monkey King was grateful but declined.

After all, he doesn't need to eat, and can't eat these things.

He just used it to become more familiar with humans.

He chatted with the old man for a long time and gradually mastered the human language and etiquette.

From then on, the Monkey King often came to the village to help with work, and the villagers gradually accepted him.

They found that although the monkey looked strange, it was kind-hearted, hardworking, and grateful.

Gradually, the Monkey King made many friends, and the villagers no longer regarded him as a monster, but affectionately called him "Monkey Brother".

One day, when the Monkey King was chatting with the villagers, he mentioned the purpose of his trip.

he asked:
"Have you ever heard of Lingtai Fangcun Mountain? I heard that there is an immortal there who can teach the way to immortality."

A well-informed businessman listened and said with a smile:

"Lingtai Fangcun Mountain? That's the fairy mountain in Xiniu Hezhou! I heard that there lives a real fairy on the mountain with boundless magical powers, and many people go there to seek the immortal's advice. However, the mountain is high and the road is long, so it's difficult for ordinary people to reach it."

The Monkey King was overjoyed when he heard this, and immediately asked:

"Excuse me, where is Lingtai Fangcun Mountain? How can I get there?"

The businessman pointed to the west and said:

"From here, head west, climb over three mountains, cross a river, and then pass through a misty forest, and you will see Lingtai Fangcun Mountain. However, there are many dangers along the way, so you must be careful."

The Monkey King bowed and thanked the merchant, with a plan in mind.

He said goodbye to the villagers, took some simple luggage, and embarked on the journey to Lingtai Fangcun Mountain.

Along the way, the Monkey King climbed over mountains and crossed rivers and forests, going through untold hardships.

But he always had a firm belief in his heart, thinking about the words of the immortal and what his future would be like.

Finally, after passing through a misty forest, he saw the towering fairy mountain in the distance.

The top of the mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist, giving it a fairy-like aura, and it is obvious at first glance that this is not an ordinary place.

The Monkey King was very excited and murmured:
"Lingtai Fangcun Mountain... I'm finally here!"

He took a deep breath, took a step forward, and walked towards the top of the mountain.

(End of this chapter)