Yao Guangxiao greeted everyone: "Esteemed benefactors, come, let me show you around Peach Blossom Spring."

What a beautiful and peaceful rural village.

Fertile fields and beautiful ponds, mulberry and bamboo groves, crisscrossing paths, and the sounds of chickens and dogs.

The group walked slowly from one end of the village to the other.

In a daze, the sun and moon turned, and day turned into night.

Such an unpredictable and mysterious phenomenon naturally drew gasps of amazement from the crowd.

The only downside was that along the way, there were villagers who seemed dazed and confused. As soon as they saw Huang Yu and his group, they would act like madmen, doing all sorts of bizarre things.

Some rushed forward, some sang loudly, some urinated upside down, and some smashed their heads with bricks...

Zuo Ruotong said, "This paradise is unreal, too perfect to be real."

"The reason those people have gone mad like this is probably because they lacked surprises and stimulation, and their mental fortitude was completely exhausted in a long period of comfort."

Huang Yu shook his head.

"I prefer to call it the curse of immortality. It is not for immortals, but for a very long time... Without special training, it would be difficult to endure this kind of baptism."

"What I'm more curious about is, Master Daoyan, how did you manage to withstand it?"

Huang Yu turned to look at Yao Guangxiao.

Although this guy was also excited about their appearance, he did not lose his spirituality.

He appears to be a normal human being.

“Amitabha, this humble monk naturally has his own methods.”

Yao Guangxiao pointed to a courtyard in the distance, where a six-story pavilion stood, occupying a large area, which seemed somewhat out of place in this paradise.

“That is the library of Peach Blossom Spring, and the secret to my spirituality is hidden there.”

Everyone looked on with curiosity. What would be in the library of Peach Blossom Spring?

Are they divine skills or secret techniques? Or are they from various ancient texts?

Led by Yao Guangxiao, the group arrived at the library.

As you push open the door, the aroma of paper, ink, and books fills the air.

Rows of dark brown bookshelves are neatly arranged, filled with densely packed ancient books.

Huang Yu casually picked up a book, glanced at the cover, and his pupils shrank.

The cover reads: "Yongle Encyclopedia, Volume 21".

"Are all the books here the Yongle Encyclopedia?"

Huang Yu asked in surprise.

Upon hearing this, everyone took out a book from the bookshelf, all of which were volumes from the Yongle Encyclopedia.

Yao Guangxiao replied, "That's right, most of the books in this library are the Yongle Encyclopedia."

Huang Yu then remembered that Yao Guangxiao was the supervisor of the Yongle Encyclopedia.

In the first year of the Yongle reign, Zhu Di resolved to compile a monumental work to demonstrate the power of the nation and benefit future generations.

All books from the time of writing, including those on astronomy, geography, yin and yang, medicine, divination, Buddhism, Taoism, and arts and crafts, have been compiled into one book.

In the sixth year of the Yongle reign, the entire book was copied, totaling 22877 volumes and approximately 3.7 million characters, collecting seven to eight thousand kinds of classics from the pre-Qin period to the early Ming dynasty...

It can be called the greatest book of all time!

Unfortunately, the original copy of the Yongle Encyclopedia has disappeared without a trace, and the copies also suffered a devastating loss, mostly destroyed by fire and war, while a considerable portion was stolen by later generations under the guise of compiling books.

Only about 800 volumes remain today, scattered around the world.

The crowd was stirred; could they possibly see the complete Yongle Encyclopedia in this paradise?

If the Yongle Encyclopedia could be rediscovered, it would be a great blessing for Chinese civilization!

The severed cultural lineage will be reconnected.

Huang Yu hurriedly opened the book in his hand, only to find that it was completely blank, without a single word.

The others also opened their books, which were also blank.

Huang Yu frowned and opened one book after another, all of which were blank.

"Daoyan, why are all the books here blank?!"

Yao Guangxiao chanted a Buddhist prayer: "Amitabha!"

“Otherwise, how do you think this humble monk has maintained his spirituality over the long years?”

"It is precisely because of this knowledge... unfortunately, over the centuries, it has long been erased with the passage of time."

Huang Yu countered with a question:

"You mean you memorized the entire Yongle Encyclopedia and then used that knowledge to defy the ravages of time?"

Do you think I'd believe that?

Just kidding, the Yongle Encyclopedia contains about 3.7 million words, how could a human brain possibly memorize it all?

Do you think you're a computer?!

Yao Guangxiao nodded his head and smiled:

"Have you forgotten my methods, benefactor?"

"A clear mind reflects all things."

“When the Bodhi Mirror is cultivated to a high level, it can not only replicate the methods of others, but also reflect everything in the world.”

"As the compiler of the Yongle Encyclopedia, it's reasonable for me to make a backup of it."

"Although, I only know the meaning."

Yao Guangxiao glanced at the disappointed looks on everyone's faces and asked, "It seems you care a lot about the Yongle Encyclopedia?"

"What? The Yongle Encyclopedia has been lost?"

"That can't be! Such a treasure should be passed down with all our might, how could it be lost?"

"Even if there is a change of dynasty, there is no need to take it out on books."

Huang Yu chuckled and said, "It's not just the Yongle Encyclopedia that's lost; numerous ancient texts and privately held books have been burned or altered..."

As he spoke, Huang Yu explained to Yao Guangxiao what happened after the Eight Banners entered the pass.

Yao Guangxiao sighed, "Amitabha, this is something I never expected."

Huang Yu glanced at the room full of books and calmly asked, "Master, can the Yongle Encyclopedia still be restored?"

Yao Guangxiao looked into Huang Yu's eyes, where a turbulent undercurrent lay beneath the calm gaze.

"It's difficult to have the opportunity."

What should I do?

"I will try to find a way to restore my spirituality, and perhaps I will have a chance to recover my lost memories."

Huang Yu fell into deep thought. This method was too vague; it only provided a direction.

However, we need to think carefully about how to do it.

If this paradise could be elevated, wouldn't Yao Guangxiao's spirituality also be enhanced?

Perhaps, the memories washed away by time will return.

Huang Yu stared at Yao Guangxiao, his gaze gradually changing, as if a craftsman were examining a piece of material.

If the Yongle Encyclopedia could be reproduced, then it would be worthwhile to use unconventional or even forbidden methods of creation.

Yao Guangxiao felt uneasy under Huang Yu's gaze and couldn't help but say:

"You should not have this idea, benefactor. The lack of spirituality is difficult to make up for, and can only be obtained by reversing time and space."

"To be honest, the reason I have summoned you all here is to ask you for a favor."

Huang Yu asked, "What is it?"

"This humble monk is already seeking death; I beg you all to grant my request!"

……

Chapter 130 Yao Guangxiao's Five Paths for Quanxing

Huang Yu raised an eyebrow and stared at Yao Guangxiao: "You want to die? Why?"

Damn it, this won't do! He's still planning to recreate the Yongle Encyclopedia; how can we let this monk die so easily?

He probed, "Master Daoyan, you created this Peach Blossom Spring in the first place for the sake of immortality, didn't you? Are you just going to give it up like this?"

Yao Guangxiao shook his head: "That's partly true, but not entirely."

"The reason I planned the Jingnan Campaign was not only for my own personal gain, but also for the sake of my disciples."

"As the leader of Quanxing, I have the obligation to lead the Quanxing disciples forward and find them a path that is both attractive and energy-consuming."

"The Jingnan Campaign, which overthrew the country during a time of peace, was the first path I chose for them."

"But what happened after the Jingnan Campaign?"

"Peace has been restored to the world; I can't possibly lead them to ruin once again..."

“That makes no sense, and this road can no longer attract them.”

Yao Guangxiao walked out of the study, looked up at the bright moon in the night sky, his eyes filled with memories.

"Afterwards, I pointed out four more paths for the disciples of Quanxing."

The crowd looked puzzled. Four roads?

They knew exactly how difficult these madmen from the Quanxing Sect were to deal with; the incentive to get them to obey and do things would have to be incredibly strong.

I thought the Jingnan Campaign was the pinnacle, but I never expected Yao Guangxiao to find even more amusement.

Yao Guangxiao said, "The first path is the revision of the Yongle Encyclopedia."

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