Mang Shusheng's Ink Painting Practice

Chapter 261 Taiqing Immortal Technique
Zhao Yifu returned to Baiyun Mountain with a lot of questions in his mind, and his cats surrounded him quietly and obediently.

Zhao Yifu, on the other hand, was silently sensing the mysterious power in his spiritual orifice.

This time he discovered that the power of the dark spring was actually very interesting. It didn't feel like a power that could be consumed at will. Instead, it was entrenched like a small spring, constantly flowing with power from outside the domain.

But this power is very strange. It seems to remain constant at a certain amount and will not increase.

Only when he calls upon it will it emerge from the 'spring' in a constant amount.

This situation made Zhao Yifu realize that he was being labeled again.

He still thought that the power of the Nether Spring he obtained came from the Lingji Monk, and as long as he washed away all traces of the Lingji Monk, he would have completely possessed it.

But now it seems that this power still belongs to someone else.

Sure enough, these big guys’ things are very difficult to get, and he thinks it’s better not to play too much.

For the time being, this power can be used as a tool, but I don’t know how to use it?

Zhao Yifu began to explore the various properties of this dark spring power.

He discovered that this power was really just a high value and could not be involved in any of the spells he mastered.

It cannot perform any five-element conversion, but it can surprisingly attach to any solid substance to enhance it... For example, if he wraps a random kitchen knife with this power, the strength of the kitchen knife will be comparable to that of a killing knife!

This feature is indeed amazing and can be used as an application.

Zhao Yifu thought that since it could not be used in any magic, it would be good to use it as a 'flying knife'. This was the first use he found, which was rather crude.

Another way to use it is to wrap this power around one's own true qi, so that one can change it into various forms and attack according to the various deformations of one's own true qi.

If you really want to talk about it, it seems that it would be good as the inner layer of a barrier or seal, and the effect would be greatly enhanced.

Zhao Yi Fu thought about it again and felt that he seemed to have discovered some other applications.

All these things made him feel quite novel.

A moment later, the spiritual paper Liang Zhongzhi had given him suddenly lit up, and a line of text appeared on it: [Jun Xin, I heard from the ancestor that you will undergo some changes recently, so I should be mentally prepared... What exactly is it?]

When Zhao Yifu saw his master's words, he quickly picked up a pen and paper and began to write: "Master, I have been possessed by a demon."

Liang Zhongzhi: [Ah?]

Obviously, his master didn't expect to get this answer.

Then he pondered for a moment, and finally wrote a reply: [Are you okay? ]

Obviously, there are so many things to say that I don't know where to begin.

Zhao Yifu replied: [Not bad. Do you want me to share the feeling of being possessed by a demon?]

Liang Zhongzhi hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, you tell me first."

Zhao Yifu said, "Being possessed by a demon isn't as terrifying as everyone imagines. In my opinion, it's simply an extreme release of emotion, a way of harnessing spiritual power. However, in my Taoist school, we cultivate calmness, building momentum within a peaceful state and mastering stable power. Demons, on the other hand, utilize extreme emotions to unleash spiritual power. The stronger the emotion, the greater the power, but this also means it fluctuates greatly and is less stable."

Liang Zhongzhi understood and said, "You seem quite knowledgeable. So what do you think of the magic path?"

Zhao Yifu said: [If every battle requires arousing one's emotions... that would be quite tiring, and arousing emotions is very exhausting. It's best to cultivate one's character and enrich one's spirit on a daily basis.]

[By the way, because overly intense emotions can easily lead to loss of control, daily mental cultivation is also very important. At the very least, one should be able to control one's emotions freely, while not letting emotional fluctuations affect one's true intentions...]

Liang Zhongzhi felt relieved after seeing Zhao Yifu say a lot.

He said: "Jun Xin, your demonic cultivation seems to be different from what is being rumored. Could it be that those demonic villains who wantonly kill people are actually losing control of their emotions?"

Zhao Yifu pondered for a moment and replied, "I think it's like this. Rather than saying they're on the path of evil, it's better to say they've gone astray."

[However, the Demonic Path is more self-centered and needs to assert its own will, so it will definitely not be favored by the current ruling body, the Heavenly Court.]

Liang Zhongzhi sighed, "I see. I'm glad to know you're doing well. It's a shame you probably won't be able to participate in the selection process for the third generation of Taiqing disciples."

Zhao Yifu said, "If I win, I'm lucky. If I lose, I'm lucky. There's no need to force it. After all, we've only been here a few years, and the time we've practiced is nothing compared to the elders in this heavenly realm."

Liang Zhongzhi laughed and said, "You're right. We are only at the level of immortals. If you want to become a disciple of the third generation of Taiqing, you must at least reach the level of a celestial immortal."

The master and disciple chatted for a while before ending.

Zhao Yifu put down his pen and was about to continue studying the power of Youquan when he suddenly felt something was wrong.

Because the young man in yellow was sitting leisurely on the stone in front of him, looking calm and composed.

Zhao Yifu quickly stood up upon seeing this and said, "Disciple greets Master Xuandu!"

Master Xuandu, the eldest brother of the Taiqing lineage, is also the most top-notch person Zhao Yifu knows today.

Xuandu said nonchalantly, "You know me? Yeah, it must be Chunyangzi who told you... But it doesn't hurt to tell you. After all, you're doing something very dangerous for my Taiqing lineage now, so I need to give you some protection."

"This time, the Taiqing lineage is selecting three generations of disciples. Actually, my master forced me to accept a disciple... I think you have a good personality, so how about accepting you as my disciple?"

Zhao Yifu was stunned when he heard this. Such a great thing just fell on his head?

No, is this Senior Brother Taiqing so casual in accepting disciples?
Zhao Yifu could feel the casualness beneath the gentleness and humility of this Xuandu Patriarch.

However, faced with the temptation of such a sudden rise to fame, Zhao Yifu said without hesitation: "To be honest, Master, I already have a master. Master has been so kind to me that I will never betray him in this life."

"Besides, I am already a disciple of Taiqing. What does it matter whether I worship under the name of the ancestor or not?"

Xuan Du was surprised. He re-examined Zhao Yifu and then said, "You are very confident and talented."

"It's clear that you haven't experienced the pain of being trapped in a realm yet. That's why you can speak so confidently."

Zhao Yifu bowed his head and said, "Master, please forgive me. I did not mean to offend you..."

Xuan Du shook his head and said, "I understand what you mean, but let me ask you... if one day you were stuck in a realm and couldn't progress, what would you do?"

The words of Master Xuandu were magical. As soon as he finished speaking, they grabbed Zhao Yifu's heart and plunged him into a spiritual illusion... That was where he was stuck before the Golden Immortal and could not make any progress.

My cultivation is in trouble, and I am alone...

This illusion was very fake, and it almost made it clear to Zhao Yifu that it was fake.

But Zhao Yi Fu did not break free, because he knew what this illusion wanted to convey to him... It was the fact that his cultivation could never improve, and the hardship of being alone.

There was no road ahead, at least he couldn't see any, and it was hopeless.

But there is a way, that is to become a disciple of Xuandu, receive the teachings of the Taiqing lineage, and then you can continue to move forward...

But if this is true, then wouldn’t Zhao Yifu’s previous promises become a joke?

Zhao Yifu asked himself, what would he do if he really faced such a situation?
Trapped.

This is the true feeling that Master Xuandu brought to Zhao Yifu's heart at this moment... This method is amazing.

Then, Zhao Yifu suddenly thought of something.

He opened his eyes but did not answer. Instead, he went to the table where he had previously chatted with his master and spread out another piece of paper.

Then he raised his head and took a look, grabbed the magic brush given by Master Zhang and started to paint quickly.

The strokes were vigorous and powerful, and the brushstrokes were graceful and relaxed.

The previous difficulties were defeated by optimism at this moment. Under his pen... the outline of Liaocheng in the distance, the sparse vegetation around it, and the faint smoke from the crater were all included in the painting.

Liaoshan is not beautiful, and Baiyunshan is just okay. But in his writing, there is a sense of change brought by vitality, which makes people feel that the mountain is reviving at a glance.

The most amazing thing is that on a nearby rock, there is a Taoist priest in yellow clothes sitting.

The Taoist priest is shrouded in the greenery and clouds of Baiyun Mountain, appearing ethereal and as if completely hidden in this natural landscape.

Another brilliant idea is to make the viewer feel that the Taoist in yellow is playing hide-and-seek with the painter or the viewer?
Zhao Yifu finished the painting quickly and in one go.

He put down his pen and smiled with satisfaction. This was truly the best painting he had ever made.

He had heard before that only when life is unhappy can a true artist emerge... Just feeling the 'hardship' conveyed by Master Xuan Du gave him this inspiration, which was really wonderful!
Because he was extremely satisfied with the work, he took out the letter seal from his pocket and stamped it.

However, before he could savor the afterglow, the drawing paper suddenly flew up and fell into the hands of Master Xuandu.

Master Xuandu looked at the painting and wondered, "Why did you paint me like this?"

Zhao Yifu came back to his senses with a start and said quickly, "The ancestor is a god, coming and going without a trace, which is perfect for this ethereal feeling."

"Of course, if the Grandmaster doesn't like it, then I will destroy this painting..."

Xuan Du immediately stuffed the drawing paper into his arms and said, "Since you have drawn me, then consider it a gift to me."

"I already know your answer... Interesting, cultivation isn't everything to you... Haha, that's a brilliant answer."

Xuan Du stood up from the stone and said, "You're right. You are from the Taiqing lineage after all. Even if you are not my disciple, can I still ignore you?"

"Now tell me about your mission."

After hearing this, Zhao Yifu told the whole story of his contact with Monk Lingji.

However, he was still very happy when he said this, because Master Xuandu did not ask about the task first and then talk about accepting a disciple. This attitude clearly showed that he was not just being used as a pawn.

That's good.

After Zhao Yifu finished speaking, Master Xuandu pondered and said, "Interesting, the power of the Nether Spring makes people feel omnipotent?"

"It seems that Youquan is using this addictive power that affects people's hearts to recruit his subordinates."

"Please describe the characteristics of this power in detail."

Zhao Yifu quickly recounted his previous attempts, then concluded, "If this power is attached to a physical object, it can enhance the properties of anything to a terrifying degree. However, its weakness is that it has limited variations and cannot be used in conjunction with the power of this world."

Master Xuandu asked, "Could you please tell me more about it?"

Zhao Yi Fu immediately drew out the Pure Yang Demon Subduing Sword, and then used the Fire Dragon Sword.

He said: "Look, Master, this is a fire dragon that doesn't use the power of the Nether Spring, but if I add the power of the Nether Spring now..."

The next moment, a black force covered the Pure Yang Demon Subduing Sword like a spring.

The next moment, the quality of the Pure Yang Demon Subduing Sword itself was greatly improved, its sharpness and hardness were almost unmatched in the world, but the original fire dragon was extinguished.

Because the Pure Yang Demon Subduing Sword has been isolated by the power of the Nether Spring, it can no longer connect with the Fire Dragon Sword.

Master Xuandu nodded upon seeing this and said, "I see. This is indeed very valuable information... However, it's probably still an insurmountable gap for cultivators below the Golden Immortal level."

"If Youquan develops many followers..."

Zhao Yifu said, "Master, when I was fighting with the Lingji Monk, I discovered that without using the power of the Nether Spring, his inner will was firm and unshakable, but once he used the power of the Nether Spring, it became vulnerable."

Master Xuandu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he said, "If that's the case, it would be wonderful."

Zhao Yifu said, "I have only met one Lingji monk, so I'm afraid he doesn't count."

Master Xuandu said, "That's right, I'll keep this in mind."

With these words, Master Xuandu was about to leave.

But at this moment, he remembered something and said, "Oh right, I'll pass on the Taiqing Immortal Method to you first, so you don't have to go there again in the future."

As he spoke, he stretched out his finger and pointed it at Zhao Yifu's brow, which completely stunned Zhao Yifu. He then chuckled, took a step forward, and disappeared on the spot.

And what about Zhao Yifu?
At this moment, his spiritual orifice was undergoing an extremely astonishing change.

With Master Xuandu's finger, the three evil thoughts that were originally entangled in his consciousness were completely suppressed, leaving him with no power to resist!

Then a golden light descended from the sky, revealing a series of golden scriptures that suppressed Zhao Yifu's sea of ​​consciousness.

At this moment, the three entangled evil thoughts and even the chaotic desires that were constantly aroused in Zhao Yifu's mind all calmed down. They must have been suppressed by these scriptures.

As soon as Zhao Yifu's mind was touched, a passage of "Taiqing Immortal Method" was injected into his heart, making him feel enlightened as if he had suddenly been enlightened.

Good fortune, great good fortune!

The "Pure Yang Seeking the Tao Sutra" that he had learned before was already a rare inheritance in the world, but in front of this "Tai Qing Immortal Method"... it seemed to be completely surrounded!
It should be said that the "Pure Yang Seeking the Tao Sutra" is an extract of some of the essence of the "Taiqing Immortal Method". It seems to involve everything, but in fact it is still one-sided.

Of course, Zhao Yifu was able to sense the gap, thanks to his previous "cooperation" with the Taixu Forbidden Book, in which he thoroughly understood the entire "Pure Yang Seeking the Tao Sutra".

In his understanding, "Pure Yang Seeking the Tao Sutra" is a kind of "methodology" used by practitioners to understand the world. So when he saw "Tai Qing Immortal Method", it was a comprehensive upgrade of this methodology.

Too many inspirations and insights poured in at once, making him feel that the path to becoming an immortal was within his reach... No, it should be said that his goal of becoming an immortal suddenly became more distant, but he was confident that he could reach it faster.

Because his horizons have been greatly broadened, to use an analogy of a celestial being, it is the celestial being's unique "worldview" of the world in his heart. The more inclusive and correct this "worldview" is, the stronger the celestial being's strength will naturally be.

At this moment, Zhao Yifu finally understood that immortals were also different...

Using this "Taiqing Immortal Method" to achieve a celestial immortal is not only faster and easier, but also allows one to have a more complete worldview and stronger strength.

No wonder everyone in this fairy world wants to find a backer...

He memorized this scripture in his mind, but before he had time to savor it, the spiritual paper in front of him suddenly flashed.

Liang Zhongzhi: [Disciple, something has happened, something serious has happened!]

Zhao Yifu quickly put aside his worries and asked, "Master, what's the matter?"

Liang Zhongzhi: [Just now, Master Xuandu suddenly appeared in front of me and asked if I had a master. I said no, and then he asked if I would like to become his disciple...]

Zhao Yifu:!!!

He was deeply shocked and quickly asked, "So, Master, you became my disciple?"

Liang Zhongzhi said: [I have received your respects and have become a third-generation disciple of my Taiqing Human Sect.]

The corners of Zhao Yifu's mouth twitched, and he wrote with an unidentified mindset: [This... is a good thing.]

Liang Zhongzhi said: [It's a good thing, but how can there really be such a thing as a free lunch in this world? This teacher is so confused right now.]

Zhao Yifu raised his head and sighed deeply, then lowered his head and wrote: [As long as it's a good thing, Master, don't think too much. We have climbed up the ladder!]

Well, originally his benefits were given to the master, which is also a good thing.

The master has been a disciple for three generations, so wouldn’t it be the same for him to be a disciple for the fourth generation?

No wonder just now, Master Xuandu... Oh, now he is a real master. No wonder the master left him the "Taiqing Immortal Method" before leaving. It turns out that he was planning to do this.

I have to say that Zhao Yifu was extremely impressed by this move.

The only problem is, he could have been a son, but now he has to be a grandson...

(End of this chapter)