Zhu Tian: Starting from the World of Zongwu

"Disciple knows that you are afraid of the Xuanyi Guards, but I can tell you clearly that the Xuanyi Guards are not as scary as you think!"

King Wei introduced: "There are only thirty-six Xuanyiwei families in power now, and more than half of the grandmasters of these thirty-six families have entered the Tianyuan.

What is Tianyuan? As a Grandmaster, you should know something about it, right?"

Fu Cailin nodded. "I know a little, but not much. I just know that it's easy to get in, but hard to get out!"

"This is enough!"

King Wei chuckled, "The Black Guards may seem powerful, but in reality, there are only about ten Grandmasters stationed in the imperial capital. This force is very strong and can easily sweep across an entire state.

But what if all the Grandmasters scattered across the Nine Provinces unite? Master, do you think the Black Clothes Guards will be able to do anything to them?"

As he spoke, he pointed towards Kaifeng City and said, "In Songzhou alone, we have already seen three Grandmasters. If nothing unexpected happens, there must be no less than thirty Grandmasters hiding in the martial arts world in the vast land of Jiuzhou.

As long as we can win over half of these strong men, it will be enough to make the Xuanyi Guards afraid to act recklessly.

If we control the governors of each state in our own hands, Ji Xuanfeng's decree will be worthless once it leaves the imperial capital. At that time, I am afraid that the elders of the Royal Worship Hall will have internal disagreements on who will sit on the throne of the Son of Heaven.

After all, governing the world is different from conquering the world. Governing the world cannot be achieved just by having high cultivation levels.

As long as I can demonstrate strong enough ability to govern the country, then our chance will come!"

At this point, his voice became solemn. "Master, the Heavenly Man Realm is a state of mind that defies the will of Heaven and Earth. You don't fight, you don't compete, you don't dare to risk your life. So how could the Heavenly Man Dao Fruit fall upon you?"

Fu Cailin was silent and a little hesitant.

The King of Wei continued, "Master, I am also a descendant of the late emperor. You helped me ascend the throne, and I will be the Imperial Preceptor in the future. When the time comes, I will issue an edict to appoint you as the Imperial Preceptor, and we will share the fate of the Great Zhou.

I dare not say that this move can help you get a glimpse of the realm of heaven and man, but at least, we have to give it a try, right?

If you don't even dare to try, let me put it bluntly, you might as well go back to Tangzhou now and enjoy yourself while you're still young!"

Fu Cailin stood up suddenly with a sneer on his face.

"Provocation, huh?"

He waved his sleeves, lifted the King of Wei's arm and said, "Although this move is very old-fashioned, I have to say that this teacher is still moved!"

"Zhao Kuangyin shouldn't kill him yet, otherwise he will only offend the person behind him.

Follow me to Tangzhou first, and I will take you to meet two people.

If you can get their support, the next time you come to Songzhou for negotiations, those two cunning Zhao brothers will probably know which side to take! "

Chapter 385 Master, your mind is not at peace!

They left as soon as they said they would. In a moment, Fu Cailin and King Wei appeared on the ship heading to Tangzhou.

Looking up at the sky, Fu Cailin sighed softly, "You're trying to pull millet out of the fire! I'm gambling with my life!"

The King of Wei consoled him, "Master, there's no need to be so pessimistic. My sixth brother may be very powerful, but he's not a god after all. He's in the open, and we're in the dark. We still have a chance."

Fu Cailin shook his head, "You don't understand what perfection is at all.

That is to say, he has only recently been promoted to the rank of Perfect Grandmaster, and it will take him at least another 10 to 20 years to become a Grandmaster. Otherwise, I would definitely not go on this adventure with you."

He held up two fingers and said solemnly, "Twenty years, at most. If I can't uncover the secrets of the Heavenly Realm within twenty years, you will follow me to the Abyss. I would rather go to the unknown Abyss than face the unrivaled Grandmaster!"

.....

Outside the manor where Fu Cailin was before, Song Yuanshan's figure suddenly appeared. Then, beside him, a sword light flashed, and then a tall figure walked out from the sword light.

"He left so decisively." Song Yuanshan smiled. "Brother Dugu, do you recognize that man?"

The tall man known as Brother Dugu nodded and said, "This person is a newly promoted Grandmaster in the past sixty years. He is the head of the Yijian Pavilion and is a person who pursues perfection in martial arts."

Song Yuanshan understood and said, "That's not surprising. People who pursue perfection like to gamble in their bones. But he's not very smart to bet on the King of Wei."

Dugu glanced at him and said, "Yes, yes, anyone who doesn't suppress your son is a fool, right?"

"Of course!" Song Yuanshan said proudly, "Look at that Shaolin monk who sweeps the floor. He's very clever. The change in his attitude is very obvious, but he's very smooth and not awkward at all. It's no wonder that Shaolin has been able to thrive for so many years."

Dugu smiled, looked up at the sky, and then shook his head, "Brother Song, I will be going to Tianyuan soon."

"Oh?" Song Yuanshan was stunned. "You received an invitation?"

Dugu nodded and said, “After reaching the age of 100, all the great masters who cultivate in seclusion in the martial arts world will receive an invitation letter from Grandmaster Zhou.

When a person is over a hundred years old, he has experienced everything he should experience in this world, enjoyed everything he should enjoy, and the cause and effect in the secular world are almost settled. It is time to go to Tianyuan to fight for the future path of martial arts!

I originally still had some thoughts in my mind, wanting to stay in this secular world and try my luck, but since the destiny of this generation has been decided, it also means that I will have no chance to achieve the fruits of the heavenly way.

In this world, there is no chance of heaven and man, so it is better to go to the abyss of heaven and try your luck."

Song Yuanshan smiled brightly, "In that case, Brother Dugu, go explore the way first. Twenty years later, you and I will meet again in Tianyuan!"

.....

Shaolin.

In the courtyard where the Sutra Repository was located, Song Xuan and several others sat around a stone table.

The Sweeping Monk prepared tea for everyone, then picked up the broom and started sweeping the floor.

"Master, the front of the Sutra Library is spotless, as clean as a mirror. What are you sweeping?"

The sweeping monk continued sweeping the broom and said with a smile, "I'm used to it. If I don't sweep every day, I always feel like something is missing."

Victoria Song said, "I see. Master, your heart is actually filled with dust. You're not sweeping the yard, but the dust in your heart, right?"

The sweeping monk paused and looked at Victoria Song in surprise, "You are so perceptive, even though you are a Taoist, you have the heart of a Buddha."

Putting the broom aside, the sweeping monk sat opposite Song Xuan, and then slowly began to pour tea for several people.

"No one has come to this small courtyard of mine for many years."

There was a hint of melancholy between his brows, as if he was recalling the past.

Song Xuan looked around the quiet and elegant courtyard and said with a smile, "This kind of life is actually what I have always longed for.

Sit leisurely in front of the courtyard, light a bunch of sandalwood, drink a cup of fragrant tea, and read a scripture.

Look at the clouds rolling in the sky, and the flowers blooming and falling in the courtyard..."

As he spoke, he looked at Yao Yue and smiled, "If I had a beautiful woman by my side, with her fragrance adding to my life, my life would be complete."

Yao Yue pursed her lips and smiled. Only her husband could show his affection in such a holy place of Buddhism.

The expression on the Sweeping Monk's face was a little strange, as if he wanted to say something, but he kept it in his mouth for a long time and ultimately did not say it.

Showing affection in front of a monk, is this something a human can do?

If the person in front of me is not the destiny of this generation, this old monk must let him know what the angry-eyed Vajra is!

"Master, you're joking. As a person with destiny, isn't your wish within easy reach?"

Song Xuan shook his head, "Not yet. I'm still at the Grandmaster level, and I don't know how long it will take to become a Grandmaster. It's not time to stop and take a good rest.

Even if I become a Grandmaster and am invincible, there are still a lot of troubles waiting to be solved in Tianyuan. I guess I am destined to be a hard worker. Although I yearn for peace in my heart, I can't stop at all! "

The Sweeping Monk was startled. "Master, do you know Tianyuan's situation?"

The next moment, he suddenly realized, "That's right. Since you are the destiny, it's natural that you can't be unaware of such things."

"It seems that Master also knows a lot about Tianyuan?"

The Sweeping Monk hummed, "I have already received the second invitation from the Great Zhou Emperor to visit Tianyuan. This is the source of my distracting thoughts."

"Master, don't you want to go?"

The sweeping monk shook his head and said, "I want to go!"

He sighed, "At my age, everything in this world is like a passing cloud. What I care about most is naturally wanting to get a glimpse of the legendary heavenly realm.

It is said that within the Heavenly Abyss lies the opportunity to achieve the Heavenly Man Realm. How could this poor monk, having cultivated his martial arts to this level, not be tempted?"

"If that's the case, then what are the distracting thoughts in Master's mind?"

The Sweeping Monk smiled and said, "Before the founder Bodhidharma entered Tianyuan, he entrusted Shaolin to me. Unfortunately, Shaolin has been in a period of transition in recent years, and no good seedling with the potential to be a Grand Master has emerged. How can I just walk away irresponsibly?"

If Shaolin is destroyed and goes to Tianyuan because of me, I will not have the face to see the founder."

Song Xuan looked at him with a smile, "Is there no good seedling with the potential to be a Grandmaster in Shaolin? I don't think so, do I?"

"Oh?" The sweeping monk was stunned. "What do you mean, Taoist priest?"

Song Xuan raised his hand and pointed at the Sutra Library not far away. "Aren't there two of them here?"

He was talking about Xiao Feng's father Xiao Yuanshan and Murong Fu's father Murong Bo.

These two duo, who are good at cheating their father, usually stay in the Shaolin Sutra Library to secretly learn Shaolin martial arts. When they are bored, they go out to carry out assassinations and let their own sons take the blame. Looking at the entire plot of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils", it is a history of cheating their children.

In the north, there is Qiao Feng, and in the south, there is Murong. One was killed by his father, and the other became insane because of his father. It is really sad.

The Sweeping Monk shook his head. "These two are too obsessed. They have evil thoughts in their hearts that they haven't let go of yet. They lack the opportunity for enlightenment."

Chapter 386 It’s in Shaolin that I feel this way!

Song Xuan has no good feelings towards the duo of Murong Bo and Xiao Yuanshan.

Of course, he had no intention of interfering in their fate.

He came to the Shaolin Scripture Library this time to make some money. As for other people's family affairs, he had no interest in interfering.

The Sweeping Monk had lived for more than a hundred years. As the saying goes, old people become wise, and he knew Song Xuan's plan very well. After a few people drank tea and chatted for a while, the old monk spoke first without Song Xuan mentioning it.

"I usually take a nap in the afternoon. If you are interested, you can go to the Sutra Library and take a look."

"Oh?"

Song Xuan chuckled, "Master, you are so generous. Aren't you worried about the Shaolin martial arts being spread to outsiders?"

The Sweeping Monk smiled nonchalantly and said, "Is Shaolin's outer martial arts still lacking? This little bit doesn't make a difference. Just consider it a good connection."

Upon hearing this, Song Xuan couldn't help but look up to the other party in his heart.

As a grandmaster, this sweeping monk is the only one in his life who can understand current affairs. There is a reason why Shaolin has been prosperous until now.

The first floor of the Sutra Repository houses various Buddhist scriptures, while the second floor houses various Shaolin martial arts techniques.

The Sweeping Monk just stood at the entrance of the Sutra Repository, and the martial monks who were guarding the scriptures in the attic left one after another. Then the door opened, and Song Xuan and others walked in.

The Sweeping Monk did not follow him in, but sat on a lounge chair in the yard, closed his eyes, and seemed to fall asleep quickly.

"This old monk is quite a wonderful person!"

Song Qian was originally a little unhappy with the old monk who had injured her brother, but the old monk was too sensible. As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. Even if she wanted to find fault, she couldn't find a suitable reason.

"Every sect that can become a martial arts holy land has its own extraordinary qualities!" Yao Yue smiled and said, "This can also be considered Shaolin's way of survival."

The three girls chattered in low voices, without even looking at the Buddhist scriptures on the first floor, and went up to the second floor with a smile on their faces.

They are still very interested in Shaolin's various unique skills.

On the contrary, Song Xuan was not in a hurry to go to the second floor. Instead, he picked up a Buddhist scripture on the first floor and began to read it with relish.

He read very quickly, the pages turning quickly, and each Buddhist scripture was imprinted in his mind.

In the yard, the sweeping monk sitting on the recliner looked slightly surprised.

It is indeed destiny. Although I was born in Taoism, I also have Buddha nature. It's a pity that I am not a Buddhist. If I could enter our Buddhist sect, and practice Buddhism and Taoism together, I would be able to protect Shaolin's thousand-year foundation!

When it was getting dark, Yao Yue and the others had already read through all the Shaolin secret techniques that interested them. When they went downstairs, they found that Song Xuan was still reading the Buddhist scriptures with great interest, seemingly very absorbed.

Yao Yue's heart tightened, "Xiao Qian, do you think your brother is going to convert to Buddhism?"

Victoria Song raised the corner of her mouth and said jokingly, "Then you're in trouble. You'll be a widow forever. If nothing else, you can become a nun!"

Yao Yue rolled her eyes. "I'm serious. I've heard that Buddhist scriptures are the most brainwashing. Look how engrossed he is. Could he really be moved by Buddhism?"

"Impossible!" Song Qian didn't believe it at all. As Yao Yue exclaimed, she raised her hand and pinched her chest. "Sister-in-law, you are such a fairy-like person. I am moved by the sight of you. It would be strange if my brother could bear to let her go!"

"Nonsense, no respect!"

It's okay for little sisters to play and fight in a place where no one is around, but Yao Yue's face showed shame and anger. You are doing something obscene in a holy place of Buddhism. You are even more excessive than your brother who showed his affection in front of a bald man.

Hearing the noise, Song Xuan closed the Buddhist scriptures in his hand and said with a smile, "Have you finished reading?"

Yao Yue nodded, stepped forward, took his arm, and asked tentatively, "Husband, you are not really going to become a monk, are you?"

"What are you thinking about!"

Song Xuan smiled and said, "I've been holding it in for over twenty years, and I still have a lot of tricks I haven't tried yet!"