This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 93 Yin-Yang Five Elements Seven Meridians Tiangang Formation

Of course, the news about the Confucian immortals in Dangzhong Mountain did not spread, and the two sects that met at Qianren Mountain had no intention of sharing it with others.

However, all this has nothing to do with Zhuang Lin for the time being. What he is considering at this stage is to practice and comprehend while reading a lot of books, and to teach the people in the valley the righteous way to immortality without forcing them.

That night, Zhuang Lin was reading in the room by candlelight again. Sometimes he would carefully read a book until he finished it, and sometimes he would look delighted when he turned to a book, but then he would close it and put it aside.

During this period, Zhuang Lin tried his best to maintain a relatively normal schedule, although he basically did not sleep at night.

Zhuang Lin read these classics as if he were flipping through information. He could thoroughly read some of the superficial information to gain a deeper understanding, and even learn some spells.

However, once it came to books on the fundamentals of cultivation, or those on the more profound aspects of immortality, Zhuang Lin suppressed his desire and put them aside by categories, just like the articles in the "Big Belly Bag" category, which were the types that could not be touched at this stage.

It’s not that Zhuang Lin thinks he’s not advanced enough, but he already has a feeling that reading such classics might easily lead him into a state of enlightenment.

This was different from the feeling at the moment when the Dharma lineage was passed on. The lingering effect of the Dharma lineage was equivalent to allowing Zhuang Lin to directly comprehend the remaining Dao in the world, which was itself unrepeatable.

Although the Dharma lineage still exists in Zhuang Lin's heart, the mark between heaven and earth has basically disappeared.

Taking the Dharma lineage obtained by Zhuang Lin as an example, it was only when Zhuang Lin returned to heaven and earth and when the Tao turned into the Immortal Furnace that he "stepped" out the mark of the Dharma lineage again between heaven and earth, just like an enlightened person forging ahead again, just like the "Road to the Galaxy" that Zhuang Lin saw at the beginning.

The many books and classics that Zhuang Lin has obtained from Xi Miao are basically those that have been carefully sorted out countless times by Xi Miao and her master over the past few hundred years. It can be said that they are all relatively complete.

This part of the content is different from the preaching of heaven and earth in the lingering echoes of the Dharma lineage. Even for Zhuang Lin, it requires a process of enlightenment and verification.

Zhuang Lin already had a feeling that reading these classics might easily lead him to a state of enlightenment. This state was certainly not impossible to exit, but it was also very precious, so it was best not to interrupt it easily until he had achieved complete enlightenment.

However, this state will make one extremely selfless and often ignore changes in the external world, even time.

So Zhuang Lin’s idea now is very simple. He has chosen a dangerous peak in the cave for himself, which he will use as a place to meditate and attain enlightenment.

But before that, it would be best to lead some people in the valley to embark on the path of cultivation, such as many of his students, and the master craftsmen who already have some signs of success.

In fact, the spirituality of those master craftsmen may be even more precious than that of the students, because they have been devout to their own way all their lives, based on the orthodox way of immortality, and are people who may be able to forge their own path to a certain extent.

However, content related to refining equipment is almost never found in the current classics.

At this time, Zhuang Lin turned to another book. The cover of this book was made of two pieces of white jade, and each page inside was made of thin gold. It looked very extraordinary. The title of the book was "Infinite Code".

"Tsk tsk tsk tsk."

Zhuang Lin made a "tsk tsk" sound. He had already read several books like this in the past few days, and he was initially surprised but now felt helpless.

Yes, these books are Dharma lineage classics, but they are not the Dharma lineage that Zhuang Lin understands.

It can even be said that this kind of book is the most useless to Zhuang Lin, because it is something that the monks forcibly modified after the changes of the times, and most of it has seriously deviated from orthodoxy.

But this kind of classics seems to be very profound. It can be said that it is so chaotic that it forms its own system, but it is also well-reasoned and well-founded!

Of course, Zhuang Lin was simply unable to use these so-called Dharma texts to arouse the resonance of the Dharma between heaven and earth, and was unable to obtain the true inheritance.

Unless one can see the earliest starting point of this type of classics, that is, what classics the earliest founder of the sect used to create this way of practice, then that one or more "ancestral classics" will most likely allow Zhuang Lin to see the true lineage.

Now, this "Infinite Dharma Code" cannot be used as a reference for spiritual practice. If you practice according to it, you will inevitably go astray, and that will be a big problem.

Perhaps its only function is to allow Zhuang Lin to understand the current conditions and characteristics of the various realms of cultivation for the cultivators on this path, so as to distinguish their strengths and weaknesses.

"Alas, chicken ribs, chicken ribs, tasteless to eat and a pity to throw away!"

With a sigh, Zhuang Lin put the "Infinite Code" aside and took another bamboo slip.
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“Ooooooh—”

The rooster crowed, and another night passed. Zhuang Lin put down the book in his hand, stood up and stretched, while thinking about today's lessons.

Now Zhuang Lin not only teaches classes for the students in the school, but also cares about everyone in the valley who is interested in Taoism.

Needless to say, Zhuang Lin had already given him some instruction in morning martial arts practice, and sometimes they would practice together. After that, it would depend on his personal development, which actually made things less of a worry.

Zhuang Lin did not dare to neglect places like the ironwork shop and the carpentry workshop where there were masters in charge. If he could not guide people like Grandpa Qiao and Master Ban onto the path of Taoism, it would definitely be a loss for Yinxian Valley.

For these old masters who are devout to their own way, Zhuang Lin mainly uses the method of discussion with them to help them understand the changes of the five elements. They also study the appropriate formation diagrams together to stimulate their own perception and creativity.

If we only blindly instill immortal knowledge and practice according to rote memorization, we would be wasting the fundamental spirituality of these masters and going against their own wishes.

Of course, the school curriculum continues, and learning to read and write is still essential, but there is also a lot of basic knowledge about the way of immortality.

These children were very interested and active, and helped a lot without even realizing it.

During this period, in addition to attending classes, the students of the school also went to various places in the valley to help out, including the various medicinal gardens, the Huogu Ironware Workshop, the porcelain charcoal kiln factory, the bamboo art workshop, the paper art workshop, the woodworking workshop, the fields, the orchard, and the water mill.
It's really like some small tasks performed by disciples in a sect.

But the children were very serious and excited.

Besides feeling like I could finally help, it also felt like I was making a game!

When Zhuang Lin was not around, the children could answer some simple questions from the old masters in the valley just by relying on what they heard in class.

The childish words that come from the innocent heart of a child sometimes have a telepathic effect and bring unexpected inspiration.

While Zhuang Lin was thinking, he unknowingly forgot the time. When he came back to his senses, he heard some noisy sounds. It was the students coming to the school one by one.

Zhuang Lin grinned. This kind of "losing focus and forgetting time" situation has happened frequently recently. To a certain extent, it is because he has read too many ancient books recently.

Although Zhuang Lin only skimmed through many classics and suppressed his own understanding, his spirituality had already been aroused. Sometimes he would just think deeply about some things, especially the future path of seeking the Tao in the valley. Thinking about the Tao in his heart would easily lead him to a brief state of enlightenment.

Sometimes, Zhuang Lin seemed to feel that there was "another me", and his spirituality came from that me. He was also more sensitive to every thought of his own, and likewise, his desire for Tao was deeper.

But Zhuang Lin still had to continue to suppress it. At least this critical period was not the time for him to go into seclusion.

"Good morning, Master—"

Some students had already arrived at the school. They saw Zhuang Lin standing in front of the house from afar and greeted him loudly.

Zhuang Lin nodded and walked towards the school.
"If you can see it, you won't get sick. Stretch it horizontally and a ruler long. If you can keep it, you won't be in trouble. Breathe in the room to replenish yourself. Keep a strong appearance and a healthy body. Keep it carefully hidden in this small space."

The students in the classroom are now reciting aloud the article they recently taught.

Zhuang Lin walked beside the students' desks and glanced at the three Wang siblings, who were also reciting aloud. A smile crossed his face. These three children weren't very literate, but they were diligent. Even though they didn't recognize many words in the passage, they had managed to memorize it.

As long as you understand the exact meaning, you can understand the article first and then recognize the words. Combining the two to learn is also a method.

It has been more than a month since they returned to the valley. The three children are no longer as thin as before. In the nurturing Hidden Immortal Valley, they now have flesh on their faces and hands, and even their skin has become much whiter. It seems that they have generated a lot of spiritual energy.

Psychologically, I also became more cheerful. Although I still feel a little restrained sometimes, at least I am not as reserved as I was at the beginning. I also became friends with other children besides Huier and Xiaowen.

Suddenly, Zhuang Lin looked towards the school gate.

"stop!"

As soon as Zhuang Lin spoke, all the children stopped reciting, and soon, footsteps were heard at the school gate.

Mr. Qiao, Master Ban, and several veteran craftsmen have all arrived. Before they even arrive, Mr. Qiao's loud voice is already shouting.

"Mr. Zi'an, I really can't wait any longer. It's almost there, almost there. Let's discuss it later."

Zhuang Lin was helpless. These old masters were just like that. It could be said that their state of enlightenment was even more selfless than his. Once they reached a critical point, if they couldn't get the answer, they wouldn't wait even a moment.

The school door was opened, and a cold winter wind blew in, making some children sitting near the door shiver.

There were at least a dozen people standing outside the door. In addition to the craftsmen who were definitely there, even Mr. Mu, the doctor, was there, having been pulled over from the medicine garden.

"Okay, right here!"

Zhuang glanced around. The students had already understood and worked together to move the tables to the middle of the empty space. The uncles and old men outside brushed off the dust on their bodies, and some even took off their shoes before going up the corridor and entering the classroom.

Soon, a group of people gathered in the middle of the school. Inside were Zhuang Lin and the craftsmen, and outside were the children who were watching curiously.

There was a pile of formation diagrams spread on the ground, some of which were obtained from the formation diagram album of Wangxian Temple, and some from Xi Miao's classics. Zhuang Lin selected nearly a hundred of them for reference by these old masters.

After all, according to Zhuang Lin's current understanding, although the magic restrictions mentioned in those weapon refinements are very special, their fundamental principles are still formations.

Then can I start directly from the formations that I know and make a simple introduction on my own?

It’s nothing more than the five elements and yin and yang!

One person's shortcomings are often seen as advantages by many others. Zhuang Lin shared some suitable battle formation diagrams with the masters and studied them with them when he had time. Today's situation was actually not the first time.

Although Mr. Qiao said "just a little bit", he said this every time.

At this moment, Master Qiao and Master Ban fiddled with the formation diagram together and selected seven of them.

"Master, look! Isn't this all right?" "Yes, this will definitely be fine!"

"Mr. Zi'an, look, when I was smelting iron, only fire wasn't enough. You said wood helps fire, but adding wood doesn't make it stable. So, what about the triangle formation? Water generates wood, but it suppresses fire. It's such a hassle. So, let's just do this. Doesn't this complete the five elements, yin and yang?"

"Yes, that's what I thought!" "Yeah, now everyone is suitable and can use it!"

"That's right, that's right! Now we don't have to trouble Master Zhuang with everyone. We just need to solve this one problem, and then everyone else's problems will be solved! Let Doctor Mu explain!"

Mr. Mu also smiled.

"When I saw these old fellows pondering, I thought, why can't objects be anthropomorphic? How about comparing the formation to the meridians and acupoints?"

After the group finished talking, they looked at Zhuang Lin expectantly.

To be honest, Zhuang Lin was quite moved when he heard about the theory of meridians of instruments combined with the guidance of formation diagrams, but he felt helpless after listening to it completely.

The Golden Edge Formation, the Green Dragon Formation, the Whirlpool Formation, the Cinder Flame Formation, the Zhangxu Formation, the Huiyan Formation, and the Yaoyang Formation indeed have all the five elements of yin and yang.

The direction and ideas are very good, but.
Do you really think I am an omnipotent immortal?

I'm just cultivating immortality, I haven't reached that stage yet, and even a true immortal can't be omnipotent.
"Your ideas are good, but we can't even gather the three elements, so how can we achieve the five elements of yin and yang?"

"Also, although these formations each emphasize one of the five elements of yin and yang, they are not pure forms of one. Otherwise, the formations themselves would not be able to stand alone. Furthermore, the strengths of these formations vary, making it difficult to achieve a balance."

After hearing Zhuang Lin's words, the excitement on the masters' faces gradually faded.

"Still not working?"

Mr. Mu also sighed, as he had also contributed a lot of ideas.

"Alas, I thought this would form the meridians of the artifact."

Zhuang Lin stopped pouring cold water on him and encouraged him.

"It's not like we haven't made any progress. This idea is quite brilliant. Perhaps what we're looking for will be found in it."

At this moment, a child watching outside seemed to suddenly realize something and couldn't help shouting.

"Master, Master!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

The child was very anxious, but was unable to fully express his complex thoughts at the moment. His face turned red with anxiety. Later, he finally figured it out and almost shouted it out.

"Master, in the Book of Jin, Astronomy, the Big Dipper forms a Gang, and the Seven Stars control it!"

Zhuang Lin's heart seemed to rumble, shaking his mind!

The Big Dipper forms a Gang, and the seven stars control it!

Tianshu governs the sky and can be seen as yang, with the image of dominating and commanding;
Tianxuan governs the earth and can be seen as yin, with the meaning of carrying and nurturing;
Tianji governs fire, which is yang, and has a bright and warm nature;
Tianquan governs water, which is yin, and has a moist and flowing nature.
Yuheng governs earth, which has both yin and yang, because earth can give birth to all things and balance yin and yang;
Kaiyang governs wood, which is yang and has the ability to grow and stretch;
Yaoguang governs metal, is yin, and has the qualities of contraction and killing.

These seven stars constitute the Big Dipper. If they are reflected in the eyes of the seven arrays, and they complement each other, then the "meridians" will be formed!

This is not only a method of refining array equipment, but also the basic principle of the changes in the large array!

(End of this chapter)