Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 404 The Day of Enlightenment
Upon hearing this, Liu Dongchen pondered for a moment and then nodded slightly.

“Alright, it’s been so many years since we last met, I’d like to pay you a visit. Please wait here for a moment, I’ll go back and get some things, and then we’ll go to Daojun Mountain together.”

"Ok!"

Liu Qiaoqiao nodded repeatedly, feeling much more at ease with her brother around.

"This book, 'The Book of Changes and the Cantong Qi,' is truly profound. Judging from its appearance, the methods of this Dan Ding School must have been passed down by some Taoist deity from the upper realm."

"However, this reincarnation of Immortal Lü, Lü Yan, is also quite remarkable. All the other books of the Dan Ding School are written by him. They are written from simple to complex, and every word is precious. His profound understanding of the Dao is truly admirable."

In Daojun Medical Hall, Fang Cheng, sitting in the alchemy room, looked at Sun Simiao, who was flipping through a book beside him, and asked curiously:

"If what Brother Sun says is true, then the 'Zhouyi Cantongqi,' which is now widely recited among cultivators, was transmitted by the Heavenly Venerable of the Upper Realm. Shouldn't such a classic be a secret of the Daoist lineage, passed down only through personal instruction?"

Sun Simiao shook his head slightly and smiled:
“Brother Fang, you have never read this book and are focused on practicing medicine and the divine arts, so you are not aware of this matter.”

"If we're talking about classic texts, whose texts can compare to the Tao Te Ching, which was passed down when the Supreme Taoist Ancestor transformed into Lao Tzu? But Brother Fang, how many people in this world can attain immortality and become immortals simply by reading the Tao Te Ching?"

"This 'Zhouyi Cantongqi' is actually similar to it, and can be called a Taoist classic, the foundation of the alchemy school, but one cannot cultivate the 'Tao' solely from this one book."

Sun Simiao shook his head slightly.

"In short, if the matter of cultivating immortality and the Dao were so simple, there would be cultivators everywhere under the heavens. The Dao of this book can only be attained by those with great fortune, great opportunities, and great wisdom."

Fang Cheng nodded in understanding, realizing what Sun Simiao meant.

"Even so, since Lü Yan was able to pass down this book and many other classic texts of the Dan Ding School, which are classic books on attaining immortality and cultivation methods, he can be called an 'ancestor' in the world today."

"I have heard that many books of the Dan Ding School, along with this 'Zhouyi Cantongqi,' have been included in the libraries of various Taoist traditions, and the academies of the Tang King in the Southern Continent have also collected many of its classics."

Upon hearing this, Sun Simiao stroked his beard and nodded.

"Immortal Master Lü Yan has already left his name behind. It remains to be seen when he will announce that he is actually Lü Dongbin, the Pure Yang Sword Immortal from the Heavenly Palace, who has descended to the mortal realm to spread his teachings."

"And that Dao Lord is going to refine a Pure Yang Elixir that takes a hundred years to make; I really want to catch a glimpse of him."

Sun Simiao sighed softly, then composed himself and continued reading the book in his hands.

On the other side, inside the White Cloud Pavilion.

Daojun and Lü Yan sat on the top floor of Baiyun Pavilion, looking down at the many cultivators dressed in Daoist robes. Lü Yan opposite them was no longer the young man he once was, but a Daoist with black hair and a black beard, who looked quite dignified at first glance.

At this time, Lü Yan had been preaching in the White Cloud Pavilion for five years. His Daoist name was Chunyangzi, and he was the founder of the Dan Ding School. His youthful appearance back then was naturally unacceptable.

Daojun couldn't help but praise him in his heart.

Putting aside everything else, Lu Yan's appearance alone already bore a striking resemblance to his old friend.

"With your current cultivation level, fellow Daoist, it will probably take you less than five years to comprehend the Pure Yang Dao and reach the Taiyi True Immortal realm. You can then choose a time to take this precious pill."

As Daojun spoke, a jade gourd flew out quickly from his sleeve, stopped in front of Lü Yan, and slowly rotated in mid-air.

Daojun nodded with a smile, and then said:
"The day Fellow Daoist Lü takes this Pure Yang Pill will be the day you attain Dao. Cultivation in this world is not easy. I wish you a speedy ascension to the Great Luo Realm. When you return to the Heavenly Court, I will invite all my friends to host a welcome banquet for you."

"When that day comes, Fellow Daoist, you will regain your memories of your past life. The world will then know that Lü Yan is the reincarnation of Lü Dongbin. At that time, your journey will be completely complete." Lü Yan looked at the jade gourd in front of him and felt the pure Yang energy within it, which was difficult to block even through the gourd. His calm heart was also disturbed.

"Thank you, Daoist Master."

Lu Yan bowed in thanks, readily accepted the gourd in front of him, and casually put it into the cloth bag at his waist.

Over the years, he has been able to clearly sense the favor of heaven and earth. Although he has not yet awakened his memories of his past life, his speed of cultivation and his understanding of the Great Dao are constantly increasing.

Furthermore, since he founded the Dan Ding Sect and spread the cultivation methods and many classic texts of the Dan Ding lineage, a massive amount of heaven and earth merits have been falling on him every day, which has made his cultivation speed even faster.

Seeing that Lü Yan accepted the jade gourd, Daojun stood up, cupped his hands, and said:
"Fellow Daoist Lü, now that the goods have been delivered, I shall take my leave."

At this point, although Lü Yan already knew about his origins and his relationship with him, he was still just a 'young man' and had not yet regained his memories of his past life as Lü Dongbin.
Lu Yan stood up and solemnly returned the greeting to Daojun with a somewhat complicated expression.

"Yes! Thank you, Daoist Lord. Although I have not yet recovered my memories of my past life, I will never forget your protection and assistance along the way!"

Daojun smiled and nodded at Lü Yan, then his figure transformed into a golden light and disappeared.

At this time, Lü Yan was not yet Lü Dongbin, so he didn't have much to say to him. He would just wait for Lü Dongbin to return and spread his teachings before celebrating his return.

Furthermore, the Dao of Cause and Effect had been reminding him for some time that an old friend would be visiting soon.

Two small figures appeared in Daojun's eyes, and a smile appeared on his face.

On Mount Jindu, two beams of light, one orange and one black, were darting about wildly across the mountainside, chasing each other.

Now, Niu Yan, the leader of the bull demons on the mountain, is using his wind magic to closely follow the two beams of light, anxiously calling out:

"Mountain God! Lord Yin Qilin! That's a medicinal field on the mountain where they grow Ganoderma lucidum! You can't go there!"

"That's the Fruit Garden over there!!"

"My lord! My lord!!!"

As Niu Yan watched the two figures recede into the distance, he had no choice but to stop and give a wry laugh.

"Don't worry, they know what they're doing."

Hearing the aged voice behind him, Niu Yan quickly turned around and saw the local earth god, leaning on his cane, stroking his beard and smiling as he watched the two figures running away.

"Earth God, you've arrived."

Niu Yan bowed as usual, then smiled wryly and said:

"I believe these two lords will know what's good for them, and the Mountain God also has the divine power to repair damaged spiritual roots and plants. However, judging from their enthusiasm these past few years, I'm still a little worried."

The Earth God of Jindu Mountain shook his head slightly.

"Although these two are already hundreds of years old, they are actually still two children, I know that."

"Don't worry, your grandfather knows this too, and has already issued a ban."

(End of this chapter)