Under One Person: Sincerity Moves the Gods

Chapter 92 The Secret of Immortals

Li Cunzhen walked into the main hall of Longhu Mountain.

The massive palace doors slowly closed behind us.

Zhang Jingqing was sitting imposingly in a grand chair, holding a cup of now-cold tea in her hand.

He didn't drink; he just tapped the rim of the cup with the lid while quietly observing Li Cunzhen.

Li Cunzhen stepped forward and bowed respectfully.

"Junior Li Cunzhen pays respects to the Celestial Master."

Zhang Jingqing put down her teacup and waved her hand.

"No need."

"This isn't the first time we've met, please have a seat."

Upon hearing this, Li Cunzhen casually found a chair to sit down, but still maintained the etiquette of a junior, keeping his back straight and his hands on his knees.

Zhang Jingqing remained expressionless and went straight to the point.

"Speak, what do you want to ask?"

"Even Zuo Ruotong couldn't satisfy you, so you came all the way to my Longhu Mountain."

Upon hearing this, Li Cunzhen remained silent for a moment, as if considering his words.

After a long pause, he finally spoke.

"I have come here today to ask the Celestial Master two questions."

Zhang Jingqing raised an eyebrow.

"Two items? You're really not being polite. Tell me about them."

"My first request is for Longhu Mountain to help me find the successor of the Three Demons Sect in Jiangxi."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Jingqing raised her head, her gaze slightly sharpening.

"The Three Demonic Factions?"

He paused, then asked again.

"The Three Demons Sect's whereabouts are unpredictable; even I only just learned they entered Jiangxi territory. How did you know?"

Li Cunzhen answered truthfully.

"It was Patriarch Zhuge who told this to me."

Zhang Jingqing nodded in sudden realization.

The Zhuge family? That's not surprising. The people from the Three Demons Sect came from there.

It's normal for Li Cunzhen to get involved with the head of the Zhuge family; after all, when people get old, they'll want to help out any outstanding younger generation.

He pressed for more information.

"What do you want with the Three Demon Sect?"

Li Cunzhen did not hide anything and briefly recounted his experience in Zhuge Village.

From learning the Wuhou Qimen, to defeating Zhuge Yunlan in three battles, and then to the Zhuge family head imparting the cultivation method of Samadhi True Fire.

Zhang Jingqing listened patiently until Li Cunzhen finished speaking.

Although his expression remained calm, a hint of surprise would occasionally flash in his eyes.

When he heard that Li Cunzhen had already ignited the Lower Ignorance Fire and the Middle Ignorance Fire, and that only the Upper Ignorance Divine Fire had not yet been condensed, his brows furrowed slightly.

Finally, Zhang Jingqing asked, as if to confirm.

"So you sought out the Three Demon Sect to resolve your inner demons?"

Li Cunzhen nodded.

"Exactly."

"The head of the Zhuge family said that the Samadhi True Fire cannot be unified because there are unresolved obsessions in one's heart. The Three Demons Sect specializes in the Three Corpses and inner demons, and may be able to help the younger generation find the root of the problem."

Zhang Jingqing was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked an unrelated question.

"That old bastard Zhuge Shu actually agreed to pass on the Samadhi True Fire to you?"

Li Cunzhen was stunned for a moment before realizing that Zhuge Shu was the name of the Zhuge family head.

He cupped his hands in greeting.

"I have to thank Zhuge Liang for this. His dying wish was that if I were to encounter someone with both good character and talent, I should pass on the Samadhi True Fire to them, without being bound by sectarian prejudices."

"I am merely fortunate to have benefited from the legacy of Zhuge Liang."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jingqing couldn't help but sigh.

"Zhuge Liang was concerned about the world and had a broad mind. He is indeed a role model for us."

"If the methods he created could be spread throughout the world, countless talented individuals could be created. It's just a pity that very few of his descendants could understand his intentions."

He glanced at Li Cunzhen and then said.

"The fact that Zhuge Shu was able to pass on the Samadhi True Fire to you shows that he recognizes your character and talent. I still trust his judgment."

Li Cunzhen quickly replied.

"You flatter me, Master."

Zhang Jingqing waved her hand and pondered for a moment.

"In that case, I am willing to help you achieve your goal."

"The Samadhi True Fire technique was once famous throughout the world, but now no one can use it, which is a real pity. If I can help you bring it back to the world, it would be a good deed for the world of supernatural beings."

Li Cunzhen was overjoyed and stood up, cupping his hands in greeting.

"Thank you, Celestial Master!"

"Don't thank me yet."

Zhang Jingqing raised her hand to stop him, then changed the subject.

"I'm happy to help, but this favor can't be given for nothing."

Li Cunzhen was taken aback, then said.

"Master, please give your orders, and I will do my utmost!"

Zhang Jingqing nodded and pointed in the direction of the palace gate.

"When you came in just now, did you see that short Taoist priest outside?"

Li Cunzhen nodded.

"I saw him; it was Daoist Huaiyi."

"good."

Zhang Jingqing leaned back in her chair and spoke slowly.

"I am preparing to teach Huaiyi the Thunder Technique and personally train him for a period of time."

Li Cunzhen's heart stirred.

Thunder Magic.

The Five Thunder Orthodox Method of the Celestial Master's Mansion has always been passed down only to the sect leader's successor and core direct disciples.

Zhang Jingqing is going to personally teach Zhang Huaiyi the Thunder Technique, doesn't that mean...?

He recalled the plot of the original work.

Zhang Jingqing did indeed intend for Zhang Huaiyi to take over the position of Celestial Master.

It seems this is the time.

Zhang Jingqing continued.

"Firstly, Huaiyi is indeed qualified. His temperament, talent, and physical constitution are all excellent."

He paused, his tone becoming somewhat complicated.

"Secondly, I want to train a junior brother. I don't expect him to surpass Zhiwei, but at least I want him to feel a sense of urgency to be caught up with."

"That kid is so arrogant now. If this continues, I'm afraid he won't even respect the Celestial Master anymore."

Li Cunzhen's lips twitched slightly.

This made Zhang Zhiwei feel a bit of a sense of urgency.

This goal is probably unattainable unless one becomes a disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

However, he didn't say it aloud, but simply asked.

"What does the Heavenly Master need from his juniors?"

Zhang Jingqing pointed at him.

"You will be Huaiyi's sparring partner."

Li Cunzhen was taken aback.

"A sparring partner?"

"right."

Zhang Jingqing stood up, put her hands behind her back, and walked to the window.

"Huaiyi's cultivation and mastery of the Golden Light Mantra are unmatched among his peers at Longhu Mountain, except for Zhiwei."

"But if we let Zhiwei take action, it will be impossible to make him feel a sense of urgency."

He turned around and looked at Li Cunzhen.

"I was just worrying about this, and you've come to my doorstep just in time."

Li Cunzhen asked again.

"How long will the training session last?"

He quickly calculated in his mind.

In the original story, three years passed between Zhang Huaiyi's descent from the mountain and his attack on Zhang Zhiwei.

I can't stay on the mountain for three years straight.

Zhang Jingqing seemed to have seen through his thoughts.

"I originally intended to train Huaiyi for three years, but I can't force you to stay here for so long."

"Okay, whatever you say, as long as it's no less than six months."

He paused, then chuckled.

"Of course, if you don't have anything else to do, you can stay for three years. Longhu Mountain will definitely provide you with food and lodging. During this time, if there's anything you want to help with, just let us know."

Li Cunzhen lowered his head and thought for a moment.

His original plan was to find the Three Demon Sect to resolve his inner demons, and then go to Wulou Jingang to communicate with Dou Hong.

Besides that, there's nothing else that absolutely has to be done.

Staying in Longhu Mountain for a few more days is not out of the question.

Perfect, this is also a good opportunity to have a few more exchanges with Zhang Zhiwei.

If you have any questions about cultivation, it's convenient to consult Zhang Jingqing.

Thinking of this, he raised his head.

"I can stay at Longhu Mountain for a while longer, even three years is not impossible."

"However, if there is anything that requires me to descend the mountain, I hope the Celestial Master will be accommodating."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jingqing's eyes lit up, and she waved her hand dismissively.

"Of course! You're not a prisoner of Longhu Mountain, you can leave whenever you want."

Li Cunzhen cupped his hands in greeting.

"Thank you, Celestial Master."

Zhang Jingqing continued.

"As for the Three Demons Sect, don't worry, I'll send people to look for them later. They're active in Jiangxi, the territory of Longhu Mountain. Finding a few people there shouldn't be too difficult."

Li Cunzhen thanked him again.

Zhang Jingqing waved her hand, picked up her teacup, took a sip, and then asked.

"And the second thing?"

Li Cunzhen's expression became serious.

He remained silent for a while, seemingly considering how to begin.

The candlelight flickered inside the hall, and the bamboo leaves rustled outside.

Finally, he raised his head, looked at Zhang Jingqing, and asked, word by word.

"Master, I have a question for you... Does anyone in this world truly ascend to immortality?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the air in the hall seemed to freeze.

Zhang Jingqing paused slightly in the teacup she was holding, and her face instantly darkened.

He slowly put down his teacup, narrowed his eyes, and his gaze, sharp as a knife, fell upon Li Cunzhen with an overwhelming pressure.

"Who gave you permission to ask that question?"

Li Cunzhen remained expressionless and said calmly.

"It's something I wanted to ask myself."

Zhang Jingqing stared at him for a long time, as if trying to discern the truth or falsehood in his words.

"Is that what you want to ask yourself?"

He paused, his tone softening somewhat, but still carrying a hint of scrutiny.

"Don't all the major Daoist sects, including your Sanyi Sect, have legends of their founders ascending to immortality? Why don't you ask Zuo Ruotong instead of me?"

Li Cunzhen shook his head.

"Some of those legends are vague, and some are from so long ago that they are difficult to verify."

He looked at Zhang Jingqing with sincere eyes.

"But the Celestial Master's Mansion is different. The Celestial Master's Mansion has the Celestial Master's ordination passed down from generation to generation, and the memories contained therein are the most credible."

"After much thought, I believe the only way to get the true answer to this question is to consult the Celestial Master."

Zhang Jingqing fell silent.

He leaned back in his chair, his eyes slightly closed, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the armrest.

Li Cunzhen sat there, motionless, even his breathing became soft.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Jingqing finally opened her eyes.

He looked at Li Cunzhen, the scrutiny in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by a complex emotion.

There are many things I can't tell you right now.

Li Cunzhen's heart sank.

But Zhang Jingqing then added something else.

"However, ascension to immortality does indeed exist."

Li Cunzhen suddenly raised his head, his eyes blazing with intense light.

"Celestial Master..."

"7

Zhang Jingqing raised her hand to stop him.

"You want to know how?"

Li Cunzhen nodded emphatically.

Zhang Jingqing was silent for a moment, then slowly uttered a sentence.

"Upside down, upside down, life and death intertwine."

Li Cunzhen was taken aback.

"Upside down, upside down? Between life and death?"

He repeated it to himself, trying to glean something from it.

Zhang Jingqing had already closed her eyes and leaned back in her chair, like a wooden statue.

"Go."

"I've said what I needed to say. As for what I shouldn't say, asking any more questions won't help."

"By the way, don't tell anyone what happened today."

Li Cunzhen opened his mouth, wanting to ask another question.

But looking at Zhang Jingqing's closed-eye resting posture, he knew that it would be impossible to get any more information from her today.

He stood up, straightened his Taoist robe, and bowed respectfully.

"Thank you for your teachings, Celestial Master. I will take my leave now."

Zhang Jingqing did not respond, and did not even lift her eyelids.

Li Cunzhen turned and walked towards the palace gate, tiptoeing, afraid of disturbing the old Taoist priest.

He vaguely sensed that Zhang Jing had paid a considerable price for saying those words to him today.

I just don't know what his self-esteem is.

A moment later, inside the main hall.

Zhang Jingqing opened her eyes, and she seemed to have aged several years.

He took out a piece of yellow paper from his sleeve, picked up a pen, and wrote a few lines on it.

After he finished writing, he blew on the ink, folded the yellow paper, and called out.

"Someone come here."

A young Taoist priest immediately walked in from outside the door and bowed.

"Master, what are your orders?"

Zhang Jingqing handed him the yellow paper.

"Send it down the mountain and have someone search for it using the clues on it."

"Find the successor of the Three Demons Sect within the Jiangxi region, and report back immediately upon finding him."

The young Taoist priest took the yellow paper, responded, and turned to leave.

Zhang Jingqing leaned back in her chair, looked at the beams on the roof, shook her head, stopped thinking about it, closed her eyes, and entered a meditative state.

at the same time.

Outside the door, the sun is just right.

Lu Jin and Li Muxuan were standing at the bottom of the steps, waiting listlessly.

Tian Jinzhong and several other disciples from Longhu Mountain were still gathered around Zhang Huaiyi, whispering something to each other.

Although Zhang Huaiyi's eyes were still red, his expression had calmed down considerably. He only nodded occasionally and did not speak.

Upon seeing Li Cunzhen emerge, Lu Jin immediately went to greet him.

"Senior brother! How did it go? What did the Celestial Master say?"

Li Cunzhen shook his head.

"It cannot be spoken of."

Lu Jin and Li Muxuan, who had come closer, were taken aback upon hearing this, but did not ask any further questions.

At this moment, Zhang Huaiyi walked over and cupped his hands in greeting to Li Cunzhen.

"Master Li, my master asked me to arrange your accommodations."

Please come with me.

Li Cunzhen nodded and followed Zhang Huaiyi to the side courtyard.

What does "residence" mean?

Are we going to stay at Longhu Mountain for a long time?

Lu Jin and Li Muxuan followed behind, full of questions, but seeing that Li Cunzhen seemed to be in a bad state, they didn't dare to ask any more.

The side courtyard is located on the east side of the Celestial Master's Mansion. It is not large, but it is clean and tidy.

Several pine trees were planted in the courtyard, and a stone table and benches were placed under the trees. On the table was a pot of tea and several teacups. The tea had gone cold, so it was obviously brewed in the morning.

Zhang Huaiyi pushed open the door and led the three of them to see the room.

"This room belongs to Master Li, and the two rooms next to it belong to Master Lu and this young Master Li."

"The bedding is all new. Master instructed that the three of you are distinguished guests, so if you need anything else, please let me know."

Li Cunzhen looked around and nodded in satisfaction.

As expected of the leader of the righteous path, this dormitory is much more impressive than Sanyi Gate.

"Thank you, Master Zhang."

Zhang Huaiyi waved his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then asked again.

"Master Li, what did my master just say to you? Could it be related to me?"

Li Cunzhen looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and then shook his head.

"Go ask him yourself."

Zhang Huaiyi was taken aback, then lowered his head and left.

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