Donghuang Ziji

Chapter 439 Three People Enter Black Mountain

"I can understand warlocks, sorcerers, and alchemists, but what are the Three Caves Immortals?"

The spirit of the locust tree was a little curious.

Shao Siming pondered for a while. In fact, in her opinion, there was no essential difference between the so-called sorcerers, magicians and refiners. They were all polished in the mortal stage. In the Taiyi Immortal Dao, the relationship was somewhat similar to the ninth, eighth and seventh grades. Only when one reached the third cave true person could one be considered to have entered a realm similar to the sixth grade.

However, the basis for dividing the realms of the two worlds is completely different, and this comparison is incorrect, so Shao Siming did not think about it too deeply.

But now that the spirit of the locust tree asked, Shao Siming couldn't help but start thinking about the practice methods under the academic system of this world from the perspective of Taiyi Immortal Dao.

In fact, it can be clearly seen that this method is related to the Great Cave True Lord among the Twelve True Lords.

During the time of communicating with the spirit of the locust tree, Shao Siming also read a lot of secret texts that needed to be learned in the learning and cultivation system. She could see that these secret texts had been distorted to a certain extent.

This kind of distortion is not a malicious distortion. In Shao Siming's view, this distortion is closer to a kind of protection, which allows you to avoid contact with the source of the Tao and the laws while learning the corresponding Tao and the laws.

And subsequently, many secret texts will be imprinted on the soul, forming chapters and sentences, condensing the immortal clothes and Dharma body to protect oneself in the process of night and day travel. In fact, it is also combining one's own power with the secret texts to form effective resistance.

But during this process, the source of the secret text, Dadong Zhenjun, should still have a very high level of control over the secret text.

Only when one reaches the stage of becoming a Three-Dug Immortal can this problem be initially resolved.

"The so-called Three Caves True Immortals refer to the Cave True Immortal, the Cave Mysterious Immortal, and the Cave God. This realm is called the Three Caves, but in fact, if one of them is achieved, one can be called a True Immortal. By the way, although the Three Caves True Immortals say that the Cave God is the Hinayana, the Cave Mysterious Immortal is the Mahayana, and the highest is the Cave True Immortal, this is not clearly reflected in the Three Caves True Immortals."

"The three caves of immortals, Dongzhen, Dongxuan, and Dongshen, refer to the understanding of the true meaning, profound principles, and charm of the secret texts, that is, jumping out of the original framework, adding one's own understanding, and walking one's own path. Therefore, before reaching the three caves, it is generally not recommended for cultivators to learn too advanced secret texts. Similarly, once they have learned something, they need to produce many superior secret texts to build their own path before they can enter the realm of land immortals."

After hearing Shao Siming's explanation, the spirit of the locust tree also thought that it understood why Shao Siming did not study the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination with her.

"You have already entered the realm of earthly immortals and have built your own path. You don't plan to switch to other methods. Then the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination is indeed not suitable for you."

The locust tree spirit took back the Buddha treasure, turned around and looked down, frowning slightly: "This man is so ignorant of the seriousness of the matter. I let him go last time, why did he come to provoke me again? Do you really think that I can be bullied just because I have turned to the right path?"

As soon as this thought came to mind, the spirit of the locust tree felt a fire of anger burning in its heart. At the same time, wisps of miscellaneous air rose from the surrounding veins of the earth and gathered together, turning into fuel for the fire of anger, causing it to burn more and more vigorously.

Shao Siming saw clearly that those impurities were essentially the product of the collision between the vital energy in the Yantian Sect's cave and the vital energy of the immortal Taoism.

It contained the remnants of two days' principles, and was crushed by many Dharma intentions, eventually turning into a strange impurity.

The ways of cultivation of the cultivators in this world have mostly been revised by the Twelve True Lords, and there are obvious differences in subtle details, so these impurities will not affect the cultivators' practice in daily life. But once emotions surge, they may take advantage of the opportunity and turn into fuel for the corresponding emotions.

The most amazing thing is that these impurities themselves are the product of the mutual crushing of the two great laws of heaven and earth. For cultivators, they are also a kind of inspiration from heaven and earth, the law of all things, and are of great benefit to their practice.

'This is probably why it is so easy for the sentient beings in this world to become possessed by demons when they practice cultivation here...'

Shao Siming sighed inwardly, took out a purple bamboo branch and waved it gently. The rustling sound of the bamboo leaves cleared the mind of the locust tree spirit. It was slightly shocked and said, "Am I affected now? Originally, I thought that my predecessor's will was not firm from the records. I never thought that the influence would be so silent and difficult to guard against."

"It's okay. You are not your former self. You have entered the right path now. There are many elves in the mountains. They are stained with too much blood. The bloodthirsty ones have already become your nourishment. There is no need to worry about them."

As he spoke, Shao Siming gently shook the purple bamboo branch, and silent sound waves were transmitted outward.

In a moment, dozens of elves appeared under the locust tree.

He stretched out his hand and a white fox elf came forward. The purple bamboo branch shook gently again, and a bamboo leaf fell down and dotted the white fox's brow, emitting layers of precious light. The next second, the white fox elf's body stretched out and turned into a beautiful girl in white, with confusion between her brows.

The white fox looked at its body, turned around curiously, and then bowed to Shao Siming to express its gratitude.

"Thank you, ma'am."

"Go, lead the three people who came down the mountain up. If they don't want to come up after seeing you, just let them leave."

Shao Siming spoke slowly, and after the white fox received his orders, it turned into a wisp of white smoke and flew downwards.

Soon, the white fox saw Yan Chixia dressed as a scholar, Xiahou Fenglei in a tight suit, and Xie Baliang, who was sturdy and had a big beard. She jumped down from the tree and saluted in a strange way, saying, "Please follow me, everyone. My grandmother and the queen have been waiting for a long time."

Seeing this, Xiahou Fenglei's face changed slightly. He couldn't tell the original identity of the woman in front of him, and couldn't help but use a secret method to drive thunder to scold: "You are playing tricks!"

The white fox was frightened by the thunder and its body swayed, but it quickly stood firm and was not affected at all.

Seeing this, Big Bearded Xie was surprised and whispered, "Good fellow, this little girl is not affected by Xiahou Fenglei's Demon Subduing Thunder Sound. She has either cultivated an inner elixir, equivalent to a Three Caves True Person, or has been blessed by a righteous master and developed a spiritual energy."

Upon hearing this, Yan Chixia's pupils shone slightly, with golden light swirling inside. He looked at the white fox's brow and said, "Thank you, Hu Zi. It's not as mysterious as you say. It's just a white fox that got a shape-shifting talisman drawn by an expert."

"Fuck you! Do you know how difficult it is to draw a shape-changing talisman that can resist Xiahou Fenglei's thunder sound? If the method is a little complicated, the talisman's spirit will not be able to withstand the shock of the thunder sound. Moreover, you used the golden sword eyes to see through it, but you couldn't affect the effect of the opponent's talisman. Is this something we can deal with? Why don't you come back with me?"

Having said that, Big Beard Xie wanted to pull Yan Chixia and Xiahou Fenglei away.

Yan Chixia said coldly: "Not to mention that we can't leave now, how can I, Yan, escape without a fight?"

As soon as these words came out, Xiahou Fenglei, who had been a little hesitant, suddenly refused to be outdone. However, before he could open his mouth, the white fox had already spoken.

"The Queen Mother said that if you see me wanting to leave, you should just leave. And didn't you just fight with Grandma last time and escape after just two rounds? If you leave again this time, it won't be considered escaping without a fight, right..."

At the end of his speech, the white fox seemed to feel that he had said something wrong, and his voice became lower and lower.

Originally delighted by the first half of Baihu's words, Big Beard Xie could only touch his face helplessly when he heard the second half. Then, as expected, he heard Yan Chixia's firm statement to go up the mountain.

Shao Siming on the mountain saw this and chuckled: "This little white fox is quite interesting. Anyway, behind Xie Balian is also a major surveillance of this place by the righteous. Through him, you can also declare that you have turned away from the evil path, which can reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble." "Am I not a righteous person now?"

The spirit of the locust tree was stunned for a moment. Shao Siming heard this and pondered for a moment.

"In terms of behavior, you are now on the right path, but outsiders may not see it that way. In their eyes, you are at most away from the evil path, but you are still a little far from entering the right path."

"So troublesome? What do I need to do to be considered as entering the right path?"

"You don't have to do anything extra, just be yourself."

Shao Siming shook his head, looked at the three people going up the mountain below, and the white fox leading the way, and said, "They are coming up soon, let the children see the world, but this is not suitable in front of outsiders!"

As he spoke, Shao Siming gently waved the purple bamboo branch, and pieces of bamboo leaves flew out and landed on the elf's brow. In an instant, five young women, seven women, six old men and three young men stood on his left and right.

Yan Chixia and the other two followed the white fox up and took a look. They immediately felt their temples throbbing. They were all successful practitioners. According to the teachings of the Taoists, they were at least at the level of Three Caves Immortals. Naturally, they could see that these men, women, old and young were all plant spirits, and their cultivation was not high.

If they were to see these elves on ordinary days, it would be impossible for them to appear in front of them, and even the sunlight would be enough to make them suffer.

But now, they all appeared in broad daylight under the clear sky, each of them was surrounded by pure air, and had a bit of immortal aura. The three of them naturally understood the hidden meaning in this.

The white fox was very happy to see everyone. He first ran to play with his five sisters, and then went to tease a boy with deer antlers.

The young man in feathered clothes stepped forward to protect the boy with deer horns and started arguing with the white fox.

"Okay, don't let outsiders laugh at you."

Shao Siming did not speak, but the spirit of the locust tree spoke with some displeasure.

Everyone stopped and stood in position. Shao Siming saw this and didn't say much. He just waved a purple bamboo branch, and green vines spread and plants grew, forming chairs that appeared in front of Yan Chixia, Xiahou Fenglei and Xie Balian.

"You three are guests from afar, please take a seat."

As they were talking, more nectar fell, and the elves nearby brought up Huangjing, Ganoderma lucidum and other things grown in the mountains.

This action made Yan Chixia a little at a loss again. In fact, he had already regretted it when he saw Shao Siming. He knew very well that he was no match for Shao Siming. He thought that if she made a move, he would fight to the death, and then use the talisman given by his master to send Xie Balian and Xiahou Fenglei away.

I never thought Shao Siming would treat me with such courtesy.

Bearded Xie saw something, and hurriedly pulled Yan Chixia and Xiahou Fenglei to sit down. He bowed to Shao Siming and said, "I never thought that such a great man like you would come to this remote place in Black Mountain. It is really a great honor for me to meet you today."

"Don't talk nonsense. Others may not know this, but I can see that your method is the true teaching of Dadong. You practice outside the mountain, and I think you are also monitoring the changes here. Since you are here today, you might as well test it to see if it is true or not, so that your master can rest assured."

Shao Siming's words were very straightforward. He wanted Xie Balian and the other two to test himself and the spirit of the locust tree to let them know that the people practicing here were not evil demons.

Upon hearing this, Xie Balian couldn't help but hesitate. Yan Chixia also saw that Shao Siming had great powers, and knowing that he was no match for him, he was unwilling to take action.

On the contrary, Xiahou Fenglei, who was neither good nor bad, was eager to try. His method of cultivation was not based on literature, but was close to the path of martial arts. His ability to sense spiritual inspiration was weak, which was why he was avoided by Yan Chixia every time he looked for him.

Now that he heard that he could try his hand against two seniors, he naturally agreed.

Yan Chixia's expression changed slightly, and Xie Balian was so scared that his beard stood up, and he quickly spoke up to try to smooth things over.

Xiahou Fenglei waved his hand and said, "I can't see clearly your twists and turns, and I can't understand the methods of these two seniors, but I can roughly see that both of you are a little afraid of them. Their magical powers are far more powerful than I imagined."

"But it is precisely because of this that I have to take action. Being able to witness the means of a higher realm under guaranteed conditions is a rare opportunity for me!"

As he spoke, Xiahou Fenglei leaped up and bowed to Shao Siming and the Sophora Tree Spirit, saying, "Kunlun martial artist Xiahou Fenglei greets the two seniors."

"So you are a disciple of Kunlun. No wonder you are as young as that scholar but have such a high level of cultivation. Your magic power is quite pure. The Dragon Court of the world has blocked the earth veins. Only Kunlun has such a huge spiritual power that can support all the disciples."

The locust tree spirit said something as if with emotion, and then said to Shao Siming: "Leave this test to me, how about it?"

"After all, you are the master of this place, so naturally I will do it according to your wishes."

After Shao Siming finished speaking, he placed the purple bamboo branch in his palm, looking like a bystander.

Seeing this, Xiahou Fenglei took out his saber, concentrated his voice and held his breath, then chopped out with the sword.

This knife was a simple chopped move from top to bottom, but the blade light was condensed, and before it manifested, the edge turned into blade momentum and took the lead. The sharp edge compressed the air around the locust tree spirit, forming a sharp and narrow blade energy.

"Knowing that I am of the Wood element, I will not talk about anything else. I will simply use the Metal element to fight the enemy. The sword light, sword force and sword energy have all been mastered. Not bad!"

The spirit of the locust tree stretched out his hand, made a gesture and pointed, and the magic technique discussed with Shao Siming, the golden bell for protection, was performed.

An illusory golden light bell appeared next to the spirit of the locust tree. Faint Sanskrit words appeared on the surface of the light bell. Xiahou Fenglei's saber chopped it off and a series of sparks immediately flew out.

"Buddhist magic?"

Xie Balian exclaimed, his tone containing three parts joy, three parts surprise and four parts relief.

The locust tree spirit smiled and said, "It is the Buddhist magic of the golden bell for protection that I derived from the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination. How about it, Big Beard, do you want to try it out as well?"

Before Xie Balian answered, Yan Chixia felt a little impatient. As a sword cultivator, he naturally knew how difficult it was to find a senior who was willing to let him try his hand. He stepped forward and said, "Junior wants to give it a try."

(End of this chapter)