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Chapter 963

As for the question about Ancestor Luo Zhen, Yu Xuanzi actually had already made up his mind. After all, Si Yizhen was able to convince him with just a few words to make reforms despite the huge pressure from the entire family. Naturally, he had his own ideas behind it. Yu Xuanzi had simulated today's scene in his mind many times.

In response to Elder Luo Zhen's question, he gave his own answer.

"Actually, neither of those things are true. If I really have to say, I think it's just luck!"

"Hahaha luck?"

Upon hearing this, another elder of the Su family couldn't help but laugh and pointed with his finger.

"You, Yuxuanzi, have achieved what you have today, is it all down to luck? Let alone people like you and me who can touch the heart of heaven, even ordinary people among ordinary people, the gossipy women on the streets, who knows? There is a destiny in the dark, and cause and effect are entangled and intertwined like a web. Whatever you choose to join in this life is the result of your cultivation in your previous life, yet you attribute it all to so-called luck. Isn't this ridiculous?"

But this was exactly what Yuxuanzi wanted to hear, but he said it with a serious expression.

"Indeed, cause and effect are intertwined, destined in past lives, but this life still has infinite possibilities. Fate is predetermined, but fortune changes. I ask myself, I still practice Taoism day and night without ceasing. I have talent, my bones are not bad, and my heart of Taoism... Haha, I can be considered to be able to withstand the test. Back in Kunlun Mountain, that witch from the Western Demon Cult set up a large formation and tempered me for sixty years, trying to disturb my mind, but it helped me break through the barrier and directly enter the soul. Perhaps I have surpassed most people in this world, but am I unique in the world? Let's not talk about those in the past. Just look at the founder of our Luo Zhen Immortal Sect. Even if we go beyond him, how many people have such talent and talent in these long hundred thousand years?"

Upon hearing this, Patriarch Luo Zhen simply waved his hand and said, "I am but a mere celestial being. My countless lifetimes of cultivation have accumulated countless negative karmas. It is now hopeless for me to ascend to heaven. I do not deserve such praise."

Yu Xuanzi shook his head and said, "Ancestor, that's not the case. Even if you have such talent, how many people in the world can truly ascend to become immortals? In the past thousand years, besides the one from Mount Shu, who else has been able to do so? It's not that anyone has better talent, it's just that they have better luck."

Patriarch Luo Zhen frowned and pondered for a moment. After hearing what Yu Xuanzi said, he was really touched. His cultivation was deeper and his Taoism was higher, but the more he practiced, the more he felt that the secrets of heaven were unpredictable and the way of heaven was inexplicable. Who could escape the web of cause and effect? ​​No matter how much he practiced, he could not transcend in the end.

"Destiny." Elder Luo Zhen chewed on these two words carefully, and some new ideas came to his mind.

But at this time, the elder of the Su family laughed again and said, "Be it fate or luck, what does it have to do with what you did in Luo Zhen?"

Yu Xuanzi laughed and said, "The ancestor established Luo Zhen and vowed to pave a great road for the side sects. Does that mean that he wants to make everyone in the side sects become immortals?" After saying this, even ancestor Luo Zhen himself laughed. How could this be possible? If everyone can become an immortal, if this goal is achieved, then the so-called immortals would be too cheap.

Elder Luo Zhen shook his head and said, "No, no, the path to immortality is difficult. Even if I were to try, it would be impossible due to my limited talent and physique. What I want to do is to forge a path forward on this already difficult road, so that the people below can see a glimmer of hope. Let everyone in the world know that there is more than just the right path to enlightenment!!!"

When Patriarch Luo Zhen spoke, his tone was calm, without any intention of boasting, but he had the bearing of a master who looked down on the world, so everyone shouted in unison.

"Great virtue, ancestor!"

Yu Xuanzi then nodded and said, "That's right. What our ancestor wanted to prove is that side doors can also lead to immortality, not that everyone can become an immortal. The so-called arrival of ten thousand immortals is grand, but many of them are unskilled and fake. What's worse, some use our Luo Zhen name to deceive others, oppress the good, commit crimes, and commit many sins. Each and every one of these is the result of bad karma. Although Luo Zhen's family is large and powerful, this karma will not fall on us. But if you think about it, it is actually scattered among every one of us Luo Zhen. Ancestor, you are the founder of the sect and the headmaster with the highest cultivation level. That's why we are entangled to this point and have no hope of ascending."

"So that's why you are vigorously promoting the so-called reforms and making our Luozhen a mess? You said that I am not angry with you for driving out those fake people from Luozhen, but look at what Luozhen has become now?" Elder Han couldn't bear it anymore. He knew that if he continued according to Yuxuanzi's pace, he would not only be blameless, but even meritorious. He quickly interrupted.

He stood up and walked across from Yuxuanzi, bowed to Patriarch Luo Zhen, and then said in a deep voice, "Back then, you said you wanted to revive the sect's rules and expel many disciples. I didn't stop you. But you took advantage of the opportunity to seize power and twist and change the sect's rules, making them incredibly complicated. You also invented various excuses to deprive disciples of their cultivation resources, forcing them to spend their time doing chores for you. With such a delay in their cultivation, how can they ever achieve success?"

"In the past, our Luo Zhen disciples, whether inner or outer sect, true disciples or not, except for obtaining Daoist scriptures from the library, which required the master's approval, all other resources were distributed by the sect. Disciples only needed to practice diligently and practice various arts in their spare time. But now, what has become of the outer sect disciples? All they care about is the so-called contribution of Daoist merit. They need Daoist merit for the techniques, the instruments, and the elixirs. But to earn Daoist merit, they have to devote their own time and energy. Without time for cultivation, what has become of the disciples?!"

He spoke passionately, which was very different from his usual indifferent appearance. The fact that he could say this actually showed that he was very clear about Luo Zhen's current reforms. Otherwise, how could it be said that the person who knows you best is actually your enemy? But it's also good this way, as it saves the trouble of explaining to the ancestor Luo Zhen.

Yu Xuanzi only laughed before saying, "Brother Han, don't worry. Listen to me. It's true that I've waived the outer disciples' monthly allowance, but I've still preserved their eligibility to earn Dao Gong and exchange it for supplies. The previous model seemed to benefit them, but it only made them become people who only knew how to rely on the sect for cultivation. Now this is true fairness. It's clear who is capable and who is talented. More importantly, those who work hard and make progress will actually gain more than before. As for the idea of ​​delaying the cultivation of the hundred arts, that's even more ridiculous. What about tea art, fishing, flower arranging, etc.?"

Piao Miaozi shook his head helplessly and said, "What did you say, Fisherman? I'm too old to ascend to heaven. I won't be able to ascend in this lifetime. I can't overcome the tribulation either. Fishing is the only way I can sustain my life. Don't scold me too."

Ancestor Luo Zhen had no choice but to wave his hand and said, "Alas, the current environment in the heaven is indeed not easy. Cultivating immortals is difficult, and ascending to heaven is even more difficult. Let me think about it again."

(End of this chapter)