Starting from becoming a god, I travel through the heavens.

Zhao Sheng returned to the small temple alone. Li Wan and Uncle Wu thanked him and left in a hurry. Fearing that something else might happen, they went to the nearest police station in the city so as not to implicate him.

Zhao Sheng had no intention of keeping them. He only helped the two to prevent the small temple from being shut down by the police. He was about to leave and didn't want to cause any trouble.

As for their so-called thanks, he didn't take it to heart. It was just a casual favor; to keep it in mind would seem like he was after money.

The next morning.

Zhao Sheng took off his lama robes, tidied them on the bed, changed into casual clothes, and left. His trip was successful, and he planned to visit Longhu Mountain, the ancestral home of Taoism, in Jiangxi Province.

Since he had already studied Buddhist scriptures, he decided to visit Longhu Mountain to study Taoist scriptures as well, since martial arts, Taoism and Buddhism have some commonalities, and all cultivation is about cultivating the mind.

Martial arts cultivate courage and a fierce spirit, for if you don't advance, you fall behind; Taoism emphasizes self-cultivation and clear thinking; Buddhism focuses on upholding precepts and regulating one's conduct—all of these are expressions of the human heart's yearning for the Tao.

Zhao Sheng bought a train ticket, boarded the train to Jiangxi Province, and arrived in just two days. He then hailed a taxi to the Longhushan Ancestral Temple.

His Buddhist practice has reached a very high level, so he no longer needs to consider the nature of killing. Even if he kills someone, he can still liberate the soul of the deceased. This is what is meant by "liberating through killing".

Zhao Sheng soon arrived at the foot of Longhu Mountain, paid the fee and began to climb the mountain. The steps were lined with lush trees, providing shade and abundant flowers and plants.

Longhushan Ancestral Hall.

The current Celestial Master Zhang, dressed in a purple robe, sat upright on a futon, breathing in and out through his nose. Surprisingly, he exhaled turbid air. This was the breathing method of Longhu Mountain, which could be combined with the martial arts training of Longhu Mountain to achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Behind him are Taoist deities, including the Three Pure Ones, the Four Emperors, Doumu Yuanjun, and statues of various gods and Celestial Masters from different dynasties.

"On a whim, someone has visited Longhu Mountain." Zhang Tianshi slightly opened his eyes and murmured softly. The young attendant beside him heard him clearly and whispered, "Tianshi, should I go and guide them?"

"Yes, bring him to see me when he comes up." Zhang Tianshi nodded, closed his eyes again, and continued his breathing exercises. He had been practicing martial arts for many years, and his strength had long since reached the Dan Jin level, making him exceptionally powerful.

The ability to act on impulse is a skill derived from this level of mastery. Whatever happens to things or events related to him, his impulse will surge uncontrollably.

However, Taoism emphasizes self-cultivation, so even if someone has extraordinary abilities, they will not show off their skills in front of others, as this could easily cause trouble and make them a laughingstock.

In particular, the Buddhist monks would laugh at him, saying that the dignified Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain was showing off his skills, which would inevitably lead to arguments and the exposure of each other's shortcomings.

The conflict between Taoism and Buddhism has a long history, dating back to the Tang Dynasty, and there have been frictions in every dynasty.

Even now, there are still many conflicts between the two religions.

Squeak!

With the Celestial Master's approval, the young Taoist straightened his clothes and walked out of the ancestral hall. Some Taoist disciples greeted him, as he was a prominent figure in Longhu Mountain as a young Taoist disciple of the Celestial Master.

The young Taoist priest looked down from the steps and saw several people climbing the stairs. He noticed one person climbing at a leisurely pace and thought to himself, "This must be the person the Celestial Master is waiting for."

Thinking this, the man was almost at the top. He looked at him and saw that the man had a heroic and dignified appearance, with the momentum of a dragon and tiger in his steps. He was thin, but his blood and energy were abundant and vigorous, and his spirit was extraordinary.

"This is the face of a dragon ascendant!" The young Taoist had studied physiognomy and had seen the faces of many high-ranking officials and nobles, but he had never seen anyone with such a face.

What is meant by "ascending to the dragon"?

Soaring into the sky, a dragon leaps through the heavens!

a little.

Zhao Sheng reached the summit without batting an eye. Before he could continue walking in, a young Taoist boy approached him and said, "You've come from afar, Celestial Master, please come in."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding passengers all looked at Zhao Sheng. Being invited by the Celestial Master, it was obvious that this person was no ordinary individual.

Zhao Sheng nodded and followed the young Taoist to the reception room.

The two soon arrived in the living room. The young Taoist said, "Go and invite the Celestial Master," and turned to leave. Zhao Sheng sat down alone, his gaze fixed on the portrait hanging in the center.

The first Celestial Master was Zhang Daoling!

"Master, he is already waiting in the reception room. Shall we go over now?" The young Taoist asked as he arrived outside the ancestral hall. A commotion was heard inside, and then the door creaked open.

Zhang Tianshi straightened his clothes, flicked his whisk, and walked ahead with an air of authority, while the young Taoist followed behind. In no time, they arrived at the reception room.

Hearing the noise, Zhao Sheng looked towards the gate and saw a man in a purple robe, followed by a Taoist boy. He knew that the man in front of him was the current Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain.

"A sign of ascending to the heavens? How rare!" Zhang Tianshi was taken aback for a moment, then quickly realized what was happening and took his seat at the head of the table. "May I ask what brings you to visit my Longhu Mountain, fellow Daoist?"

He quickly sized up Zhao Sheng, who was also a master of Chinese martial arts, so he directly asked him about his purpose.

"I'd like to borrow the Taoist Canon from Longhu Mountain," Zhao Sheng said. When he was facing Zhang Tianshi just now, all the hair on his body stood on end as if he had been struck by lightning, and goosebumps appeared all over his body.

The Celestial Master Zhang before me has already broken through to the Transformation Realm, but I don't know which realm he's at—Is it the Core Realm or the罡 Realm? Divine Realm is impossible!

"Alright, Xiaoming, take him to the library." Zhang Tianshi was a straightforward person and could tell that Zhao Sheng wanted to read the Taoist classics to improve his path or martial arts, so he did not refuse the other party's request.

The fact that he has been able to walk the path of martial arts for so long shows that he has a heart that seeks the Tao. How could he possibly refuse? Over the years, haven't many seekers come to borrow the classics?

What harm would one more person do? Besides, this person is said to have the destiny to rise to power, so befriending him beforehand is a good option.

"Thank you for your kindness, Master Zhang." Zhao Sheng cupped his hands in a salute, a gesture of respect from traditional Chinese martial arts, and also a gesture of gratitude he owed to Longhu Mountain.

"It's alright. Helping you is doing a good deed." Master Zhang waved his hand with a smile, thinking that it was good to show goodwill and earn a favor from the other party.

"Guest, please come with me." Zhao Sheng nodded, bid farewell to Zhang Tianshi, and left with the Taoist boy.

They soon arrived at the library. Along the way, the young Taoist gave them a few words of advice, which basically said that they could read the books, but they could not take any books out of the library without permission. This was a fundamental rule that could not be broken.

Zhao Sheng naturally knew that he was only there to look at the books, not to steal them, but he still kept that in mind.

Longhu Mountain was founded in the Han Dynasty, and its history is longer than that of Buddhism in China. It has been present in almost every dynasty since the Han Dynasty, and it is no exaggeration to call it the state religion of China.

The vast collection of books accumulated over thousands of years is undoubtedly incredibly rich. Even though many works and books were burned during the Qing Dynasty, a considerable number still survive.

Zhao Sheng entered the library, which had four floors, each with bookshelves displaying books. He pulled out a book and began to read.

He entered the Transformation Realm, and his talent and comprehension improved slightly. He could read a book in no time. He stayed in the small temple for three years because he needed time to wear away the evil aura on his body.

The library here is enough for him to read for two months, and it contains not only Taoist classics, but also all the martial arts of Longhu Mountain.

It contains martial arts such as Dragon Roar Iron Shirt, Tiger Roar Golden Bell Cover, Dragon Tiger Breathing Technique, etc., which can be considered as a collection of martial arts from the three schools of Taoism, Buddhism, and Taoism.

Buddhist martial arts are widely practiced, so Zhao Sheng had already practiced them. He hadn't practiced Taoist martial arts yet, which saved him a lot of time.