Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 637 The True Path and the Righteous Law (Seeking Subscriptions)

The Divine Ape King refused to believe that he would lose to the Purple Tree King in the same endgame, with him playing black and moving first.
With that in mind, the start was relatively smooth, but the further it went, the more alarmed I became.

The Purple Tree King's moves were completely unpredictable; after only a dozen or so moves, the changes were entirely different from the previous game.

Even with the black pieces moving first, they were still routed and fell victim to the red pieces' "eight-cornered horse" move.

"The Octagonal General!"

The Purple Tree revealed its deadly move.

Sure enough, with a single push from the red pawn, the black pieces had no way to survive.

"Come again!"

The Divine Ape King had the temper of a terrible chess player.

"Fellow Daoist Shenli, rest for a while and fight again another day."

"Playing chess is a minor matter; cultivating one's mind is the major matter."

The Purple Tree King advised.

"Been taught a lesson."

The Divine Ape King clasped his hands in a salute and sighed.

The Purple Tree King sat there, its eyes deep, as if looking down upon the Xuan Yuan Continent, witnessing the ever-changing world, the blooming and withering of flowers.

In his eyes, there is the way of chess, but also the vicissitudes of life.

A message talisman flew in from outside the island.

After looking at it, the Purple Tree King handed it to the Divine Power Ape King.

"That Shen Xuan, he enlightened and awakened your offspring's spiritual power so quickly?"

After reading it, the Divine Power Ape King was somewhat taken aback.

"This person always keeps his word. Although he is a human cultivator, he still has some merits."

"The Purple Tree King said calmly."

Everything was as he had anticipated.

"That's right, otherwise, how could I possibly meet your approval?"

The Divine Ape King agreed.

"However, the taller the tree, the more the wind will blow. Shen Xuan's high profile will not end well."

The Purple Tree King's eyes were deep and meaningful.

"It's merely entering the game with one's own body, hoping to gain an advantage over fate, and plotting the path to the Nascent Soul stage. Even if you and I were to take human form and attain the Dao, we would still be confined to a corner. Seemingly carefree, we are actually trapped in the cage of the Heavenly Dao."

"Yes, fate is hard to defy!"

A trace of grief and indignation flashed in the eyes of the Divine Ape King.

The Purple Tree Emperor laughed and said, "Alright. What do the affairs of human cultivators have to do with us? We guard the Wilderness, have formed our own domain, and live a carefree life."

“Shen Xuan is a lucky man, and he will naturally turn misfortune into good fortune and danger into safety. We should think more about our own situation.”

"Fellow Daoist Divine Power, how much longer until your Heavenly Punishment arrives?"

Upon hearing this, the Divine Power Ape King's face darkened.

"It will only take about thirty years. The divine punishment is getting more and more intense. This time, I don't know if I can get through it safely."

"Fellow Daoist Shenli, do not worry. There are still thirty years. Prepare well, and there will always be a way."

"hope so."

The Divine Ape King sighed.

But Shen Xuan's image appeared in her mind.

The scene of the Purple Tree King transforming and undergoing tribulation left a deep impression on him.

Think of this.

The Divine Ape King made a decision.

He will find an opportunity to meet with Shen Xuan alone at that time.

He would try his best to increase even the slightest chance of successfully overcoming the tribulation.

……

Xuantian Sect, main peak.

Aura swirled, spiritual energy permeated the air.

This is the core area of ​​the Xuantian Sect.

Those coming and going were all True Immortals at the Inner Alchemy Realm.

The Xuantian Sect has two Nascent Soul True Monarchs, more than thirty Golden Core True Men, and more than one hundred True Core True Men.

Upon reaching the True Core Realm, each individual possesses unique supernatural abilities, and their appearance and aura differ accordingly.

At the summit of the main peak, a magnificent golden palace stands proudly, radiating dazzling light.

This is the most important place in the Xuantian Sect, the Great Hall for True Persons to Discuss Matters.

At this moment, inside the main hall, the sect leader, Master Xuanji, sat in the very center of the platform, overseeing the overall situation and making decisions on major sect deployments.

Since the truce between the sects of Yan and Song, Xuantian Sect has been able to recuperate, expand its financial resources, and train its elite disciples, and the situation is very favorable.

Throughout the entire Song Dynasty, the Xuantian Sect has always been the most prominent sect.

After the meeting adjourned, more than a hundred masters left the room.

Only about thirty Golden Core cultivators remained in the main hall.

This is a small meeting of the core circle of the Xuantian Sect's high-level leaders.

Generally speaking, the topics for the next live conference will be discussed in advance at this smaller meeting.

At this moment, Master Xuanwen sat below, looking at a burly man with a fierce appearance.

This person is Xuanxiang Zhenren, who has been in the Core Formation stage for eighty years and has broken through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. He is the leader of the younger generation of Zhenren in the Xuantian Sect.

"Senior Brother Sect Master, when will our Xuantian Sect take back the Starshine Island that we lent to True Person Xuanbing of the Qingyun Sect?"
Master Xuanxiang looked at Master Xuanji and asked in a deep voice.

"I remember that at that time, the sect and Qingyun Sect signed an agreement to allocate Xinghui Island to Xuanbing Zhenren as his cultivation ground."

"As for when it will be returned, it seems there's no explicit statement. It's likely that once he has a new training ground, he'll return Starshine Island to the sect. Junior Brother Xuan, am I remembering correctly?"

Upon hearing this, Master Xuanwen gave a wry smile.

"Senior Brother Zhang is not mistaken."

In fact, the Xuantian Sect and the Qingyun Sect were tacitly aware of each other's intentions at the time.

Starshine Island was essentially allocated to Shen Xuan of the Azure Cloud Sect.

As long as Shen Xuan is willing, he can continue to cultivate there.

He has full authority to handle all affairs of Starshine Island.

They don't even need to pay the usual taxes.

Master Xuanxiang snorted coldly and asked, "Senior Brother Xuanwen, what if Master Xuanbing never has a new dojo?"

Master Xuanwen solemnly said, "Then we can only continue to lend it to him. Junior Brother Xuanxiang, this is a decision we have made together."

“I was outside at that meeting and did not attend.”

Master Xuanxiang paused for a moment and glanced at the Golden Core cultivators around him.

"Fellow disciples, Xuan Bing is a cultivator from the Qingyun Sect. How can he shamelessly continue to forcibly occupy Xinghui Island?"

"Although he made some contributions in the war between the Yan and Song sects, it's not just our business! Our Xuantian Sect lent him Xinghui Island for cultivation, and there has to be a time for its return."

Hear these words.

Many newly promoted Golden Core cultivators were tempted.

After all, there are only a limited number of high-level training grounds within the Xuantian Sect.

Many newly promoted Golden Core cultivators are still confined to low-grade third-tier spiritual veins.

“Junior Brother Xuanxiang’s words are not without reason. However, at that time, the sect and Qingyun Sect had agreed that if True Person Xuanbing was unwilling to relocate, we could not urge him. After all, we had to consider the reputation of Xuantian Sect.”

The True Man Xuanwen offered a tactful explanation.

"What if True Immortal Xuanbing perishes?"

Master Xuanxiang asked in a deep voice.

As soon as these words came out, the whole place fell into silence.

Master Xuanwen did not answer, but instead looked at Master Zhangzong Xuanji.

"If True Master Xuanbing perishes, Star Radiance Island will naturally be returned to our Xuantian Sect."

Master Xuanji paused for a moment, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and slowly scanned the entire scene.

"Everyone, do not take any risks. Starshine Island is merely a third-tier high-grade Daoist temple, and it is an island. The Xuantian Sect's ten-thousand-year-old reputation cannot be tarnished."

That's very clear.

Master Xuanji's gaze finally fell on Master Xuanxiang.

"Junior Brother Xuanxiang, what do you think?"

"What Senior Brother Zhang said is quite right. However, True Person Xuanbing has deep ties with the demon race and the Demon Sect. I heard that he not only helped the demon race transform and overcome their tribulations, but also enlightened a third-tier high-grade plant demon."

"He used the banner of the Qingyun Sect to conduct large-scale transactions with the demon race of the Wilderness Plains, making a fortune for himself, but also strengthening the demon race's power, inevitably attracting a lot of karma."

"He has complicated ties with many demon lords of the Liang Kingdom's Demon Sect. Things are unpredictable, and a tall tree catches the wind. If True Person Xuanbing were to suffer any mishap and unfortunately perish, Star Radiance Island would have to be returned to the sect."

"Senior Brother Sect Master, am I right?"

Hear the words.

Master Xuanji forced a smile and sighed.

"The tallest tree in the forest will be felled by the wind. Master Xuanbing is unconventional, imaginative, and restless, which makes him prone to attracting karma and bringing about his own demise."

"Senior Brother Zhang is right. Xuanxiang has learned a lot."

The Mysterious Image Master bowed respectfully.

Master Xuanji's answer seemed to be exactly what he had expected.

In the audience, Master Xuanwen gently shook his head.

The Heavenly Star Immortal, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. He looked at the Mysterious Elephant Immortal and a hint of disdain appeared on his lips.

……

time flies.

Ten days later.

On the first day of the lunar month, at the hour of Chen (7-9 AM), the rising sun cast countless golden rays upon Starlight Island.

Shen Xuan arrived at the high platform under the Purple Cloud Tree on time.

The square opposite was already filled with cultivators who had come to listen to the sermon.

Inside and outside the venue, crowds thronged, yet there was not a sound.

Tens of thousands of cultivators, mostly at the Qi Refining stage, with a small number at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Surprisingly.

The front row was filled with cultivators in purple robes, all of whom were Core Formation Realm cultivators from nearby Spirit Island.

Some were native island lords, while others were real people dispatched by the Seven Sects of the Song Dynasty.

Even they humbled themselves and came to listen to Master Xuanbing preach and transmit the Dharma.

When Shen Xuan walked out, the entire square fell silent.

A powerful spiritual pressure, comparable to that of a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, quietly spread.

"Fellow Daoists, please be quiet."

Shen Xuan emitted a Dharma voice that clearly reached the ears of every cultivator present.

Under the watchful eyes of tens of thousands of people.

Shen Xuan sat down as if no one else was there, his body radiating a cold spiritual light, his statue solemn and imposing without being angry.

"I am Shen Xuan, a disciple of the Qingyun Sect's Master Hanyu, with the Daoist name Xuanbing. Today I am here to preach and teach, hoping to establish good karma. Please listen attentively and do not cause trouble."

"If you do not wish to hear the word, you may leave on your own. Do not make a fuss or argue with me."

The authoritative voice reached the ears of everyone in the square.

As the voice rang out.

"boom!"

The sky above Starshine Island suddenly changed.

Shen Xuan emitted countless rays of spiritual light, enveloping an area of ​​hundreds of miles around.

A series of blue-green ice walls rose up, isolating the plaza from the outside world.

A chill ran through the air.

Everyone felt a jolt of fear and a sense of inexplicable panic.

"We will obey the decree of True Man Xuanbing."

Everyone clasped their hands in a gesture of respect.

"good!"

Shen Xuan pointed at the void.

A huge white ice wall appeared in mid-air.

As Shen Xuan recited, lines of small golden characters appeared on the screen.

"The Tao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name. Nameless, it is the origin of Heaven and Earth; named, it is the mother of all things..."

It is the Tao Te Ching, which has been passed down through the ages by the Taoist patriarch.

Shen Xuan's voice was calm and melodious, and every word he uttered caused the surrounding spiritual energy to ripple slightly.

After reciting each section, Shen Xuan, drawing on his own cultivation, explained his understanding and application of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

The cultivators in the square, regardless of their cultivation level, felt a sense of sudden enlightenment when they saw these familiar scriptures.

Shen Xuan spent a full twelve hours lecturing on the more than five thousand characters of the Tao Te Ching.

The next day.

Shen Xuan began reciting the "Qingjing Jing" (Classic of Purity and Tranquility).

"The Great Dao is formless, yet it gives birth to heaven and earth; the Great Dao is without emotion, yet it governs the sun and moon; the Great Dao is nameless, yet it nurtures all things. I do not know its name, so I call it Dao."

This time, Shen Xuan explained it in more detail.

The text explains how to cultivate one's mind and character, and strengthen one's resolve to follow the Tao, interpreting each word and sentence.

In this way, one can eliminate inner delusions, understand one's true nature, connect with heaven and earth, and align with the Great Dao.

As Shen Xuan preached, faint golden light gathered in the sky, like celestial flowers, and quietly fell.

On the third day, Shen Xuan began to teach the Way of Water.

"Water's gentleness lies in its changeability; ice's strength lies in its solidity. The freezing of water into ice is not achieved through brute force, but through the power of will. With a single thought, gentle water transforms into solid ice, protecting oneself and vanquishing countless enemies..."

Follow your words.

Shen Xuan lightly raised his fingertip, and a wisp of water vapor from heaven and earth gathered, instantly transforming into a crystal-clear Xuanbing crystal in his palm. It spun endlessly, emitting an astonishingly sharp aura.

This is a direct demonstration of water condensing into ice. Among the cultivators below, water-based cultivators are the most numerous.

They watched Shen Xuan perform the magic with rapt attention, and many things that were previously obscure suddenly became clear.

Shen Xuan demonstrated several methods of condensing water into ice.

The movements were slow, and the changes in the water elemental energy were clearly visible.

In the square, whether they were Qi Refining cultivators, Foundation Establishment cultivators, or even Core Formation cultivators, they all listened with rapt attention, applauding the performance.

Many Qi Refining cultivators are experiencing a loosening of their bottlenecks and have a faint feeling of wanting to break through.

the reason is simple.

The principles and techniques that Shen Xuan described may seem simple, but they are in fact a righteous and enlightened path.

It is upright and encompasses all the great principles, such as Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, the Chaos Taiji, the Two Forms and the Four Symbols.

Although profound and mysterious, Shen Xuan expressed it in the most common and easy-to-understand language.

Everyone present, especially those at the Qi Refining stage, could find their own path to enlightenment within it.

"Is this the understanding of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth by a Golden Core cultivator?"

Many people couldn't help but gaze upwards at the figure shrouded in purple divine light, their eyes filled with reverence and admiration.

Golden Elixir Realm cultivators are not uncommon.

However, there are almost no people like Master Xuanbing who are not bound by sectarian prejudices, who set up altars to preach and spread the Dharma, and who can even be heard by independent cultivators.

The law should not be passed lightly.

No one doubted the authenticity of Master Xuanbing's preaching and teachings.

What a magnanimous heart!
Moreover, Master Xuanbing transmits the Great Dao and speaks of the righteous Dharma.

The water-based cultivators present gained even deeper insights.

Even though it cannot freeze water into ice.

The method of controlling water elemental power taught by Master Xuanbing fully reveals the profound mysteries of water magic and reaches the core of the Dao's fundamental essence.

Some Qi Refining Realm cultivators actually sat cross-legged and broke through their bottlenecks on the spot, advancing to a minor realm.

at this time.

Unlike those Qi Refining cultivators who were engrossed in the teachings and preaching of Master Xuanbing.

The expressions on the faces of Fairy Hongling, Old Man Xu, and Old Hu were all deeply shocked.

After a while.

Old Xu suddenly sighed heavily.

"Heaven has mercy! Old Xu has lived a foolish life for two hundred years, and today he is fortunate enough to hear the true Dharma!"

His eyes were filled with regret.

If he had been able to hear the true teachings of the Great Dao in earlier years, he might have given it a try and made another push on his path.

It is impossible to condense an inner elixir.

However, there is still a certain possibility of breaking through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment and achieving perfection in cultivation.

Now, with his vital energy and blood depleted, it is already quite an achievement that he can maintain his cultivation level.

Old Hu stared blankly at the figure on the high platform, his mouth agape, unconsciously swallowing.

He turned his head and stared intently at the Red Silk Fairy beside him.

In my sight, the Red Silk Fairy was radiant, as if she were looking at a sparkling treasure, her eyes filled with starlight.

Clearly, Fairy Red Silk was even more excited than he was.

Both of them were at the mid-stage of the Water Law Foundation Establishment Realm, but they were much younger than Old Man Xu.

There's still a chance to make another breakthrough in cultivation level.

Old Hu said softly, "The Red Silk Fairy?"

"Ah."

"If, I mean, if the three of us could get close to True Person Xuanbing and listen to his teachings day and night, how wonderful that would be!"

The Fairy of Red Silk glanced at Old Hu and said indifferently, "Stop dreaming."

"Master Xuanbing is a Golden Core cultivator from the Qingyun Sect. Countless disciples from sects and aristocratic families want to become his disciples. How could someone like us possibly have a chance!"

There was a hint of resentment in his words.

Obviously.

If she were younger, she would definitely give it a try.

There might be a slight chance.

Well now.

The Fairy of Red Silk dared not invite such humiliation upon herself.

Compared to Lao Hu, who was beginning to harbor ambitions.

Old Xu wasn't much better off.

"Perhaps, Master Xuanbing needs a few servants to guard the house and do chores?"

Old Xu said awkwardly.

"The dignified patriarch of the Xu family of Flying Spirit Island, willing to become a menial servant?"

The Fairy of Red Silk said in an annoyed tone.

"Willingly!"

Old Xu straightened his chest.

"This is Master Xuanbing of Starshine Island."

"Stop dreaming. Would Master Xuanbing be short of people?"

The Red Silk Fairy ruthlessly shattered Old Man Xu's fantasy.

She knew very well these high-ranking masters from the major sects.

There will absolutely be no shortage of manpower.

If there's a real shortage, it will only be young and beautiful female cultivators.

You also need to have outstanding qualities.

Ancestors of foundation-building families like Old Man Xu and Old Hu.

They held a certain status and position in the eyes of independent cultivators.

In the eyes of a powerful being like Master Xuanbing, they were nothing more than slightly stronger ants.

They don't stop for even a moment when they crush them.

Unless, of course, they have some value to be used.

However, what value do people like them have that would warrant catching the eye of True Immortal Xuanbing?

"In any case, I still have a sliver of hope to break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment."

"At that time, we can think of another way, and perhaps we will have a chance to get close to True Person Xuanbing."

The Red Silk Fairy made up her mind.

"I heard that True Person Xuanbing was also a rogue cultivator with no family background. He reached the Foundation Establishment stage at an advanced age and relied entirely on himself to get to where he is today."

She looked at the figure on the platform and silently cheered herself up.

Time passes slowly.

The location of the front row core area.

A row of Foundation Establishment disciples from the Xuantian Sect are sitting here.

They are all seedlings of the sect's Core Formation, personally taught by the True Person.

Li Mingyang stared blankly at the figure on the high platform, a look of admiration flashing across his face.

"The origin of waterways, condensing water into ice, merging Dao intents, and forming the Core in the spiritual sea. True Immortal Xuanbing actually imparted the Great Dao of Core Formation!"

He was deeply shocked.

My heart was surging with excitement, and the water elemental energy within me accelerated its circulation due to my excitement.

"Given Master Xuanbing's status and position, it's impossible for him to fake the teachings of Taoism in public!"

This matter involves immense karmic merit and good deeds.

You don't have to do it, you don't have to say it.

However, one should not, after doing so, speak recklessly and mislead others in their spiritual practice.

"Even our master wouldn't be this generous."

"Isn't he afraid that others will learn the technique and surpass him in cultivation level?"

"That's right. Master said that True Person Xuanbing has a lively mind and a free-flowing imagination, and never adheres to the original rules and restrictions."

"This person has close ties with demons and demonic cultivators. He resells some rare human cultivation techniques and resources to demons and demonic cultivators."

Li Mingyang sighed.

He disagreed with Xuanbing Zhenren's attitude towards demonic cultivators.

However, to be fair, Master Xuanbing was indeed broad-minded and dared to speak the true path and transmit the true teachings.

Even if they are complete strangers and have no prior dealings with independent cultivators.

Li Mingyang surveyed the entire room.

Later on, very few people were able to understand what Master Xuanbing was saying and gain anything from it.

After all, those listening to the teachings were mainly cultivators at the Qi Refining stage.

Some Foundation Establishment cultivators, without a legitimate lineage of the Great Dao, would only understand vaguely and in a daze.

Those who truly benefit are the Foundation Establishment disciples and Core Formation seedlings of these sects.

I've always been on this path, constantly delving deeper into its research.

Now, it's like a sudden awakening.

These sudden realizations and enlightenments are not something I can share with outsiders.

"That's right. If these people could comprehend it so easily, they would have already entered major sects."

In a cultivator's practice, spiritual roots, talents, comprehension, and Dao heart are all important.

Li Mingyang smiled slightly and looked at the other Foundation Establishment cultivators sitting nearby.

really.

Apart from a few Foundation Establishment cultivators from various sects, whose faces were filled with joy.

The vast majority of Foundation Establishment cultivators looked completely bewildered.

Li Mingyang's lips curled up slightly.

"A bunch of useless trash! They've wasted Master Xuanbing's painstaking efforts."

Li Mingyang felt much better and focused his mind to continue listening to Master Xuanbing's sermons.

However, upon hearing the rest, a look of confusion appeared on his face as well.

"Ah! What does this mean? I don't understand!"

What he didn't know was that what Shen Xuan was saying had already exceeded the understanding of someone at the Foundation Establishment stage.

It is a level that only cultivators at the Core Formation stage can comprehend.

The front row of the square.

A dozen or so Core Formation Realm cultivators in purple robes stood solemnly, their eyes slightly closed.

It appears to be a process of regulating and cultivating one's breath.

In fact, they were all focused and wholeheartedly perceiving the Taoist teachings that Shen Xuan was explaining.

They were all Core Formation Realm cultivators from the nearby Spirit Island.

The vast majority of them were marginal figures within the sect.

The spiritual energy provided by the spiritual veins on the Spirit Island is generally weaker than that of the same level of spiritual veins on land.

It contains some impurities and is not pure enough.

In addition, geographical limitations have resulted in a scarcity of cultivation resources.

These Core Formation Realm cultivators chose Spirit Island as their training ground out of necessity.

It's better than nothing.

Most of them were water-based cultivators.

As Shen Xuan's Taoist teachings became increasingly profound.

These people were increasingly shocked.

"Using the Way of Water to deduce the various Great Daos of the Five Elements and comprehend the Great Dao of Chaos in Heaven and Earth. This True Man Xuanbing's understanding of the Dao is terrifying!"

Many Core Formation cultivators showed surprise, opened their eyes, and looked at Shen Xuan not far away.

"Master Xuanbing is absolutely right!"

"It was said softly by a rare Wood Mage."

“What Master Xuanbing comprehended was not merely the Way of Water, but a direct exploration of his own heart, a glimpse into the fundamental Dao of the primordial chaos of heaven and earth.”

Upon hearing those words from Master Mufa...

The other real people couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.

At this moment, they felt a surge of excitement.

This is the true and righteous path!
Many doubts were quietly resolved at this moment.

Time passes gradually.

On the pulpit.

Shen Xuan's eyes gleamed.

He continued to use his spiritual power to recount various profound Taoist techniques, which resounded throughout the entire square.

Actually, this was a sermon and a transmission of the Dharma.

For Shen Xuan, it was also a process of sorting out his understanding and reflecting on his own cultivation.

Learn from the past.

Some new insights came to mind.

He became increasingly clear about the path he wanted to take.

At this time, his preaching and teachings reached an extremely profound and mysterious level.

The discussion begins with the five elements and their interactions of mutual generation and restraint, and the workings of the universe.

Shen Xuan emphasized the cultivation of wood magic.

"Wood represents growth and is the source of vitality. However, a lone tree cannot grow; it needs the nourishment of water and soil."

As Shen Xuan preached and spread the Dharma.

Behind them, the Purple Cloud Tree trembled slightly.

(End of this chapter)