Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

Chapter 104: Which is more important, attributes or skills? (5K chapter, please subscribe)

Lu Jin suppressed his anger, knowing that this was not the time to confront his opponent.

He snorted coldly, revealing his inner dissatisfaction and anger, and then followed Zhang Zhiwei's footsteps and left the ruins of the pavilion.

Under the sunlight, Lu Jin's back looked somewhat lonely, as if he was silently swearing to the world that he, Lu Jin, would never forget the hatred of the past.

At this moment, everyone else in the pavilion was also thinking about something and had a lot on their mind.

Some of them remained silent, some exchanged glances with each other, and no one wanted to break the silence.

"Xiao Lin, were you not scared by the chaos just now?" Lu Jin walked slowly towards Lin Yi, his tone full of concern.

Lin Yi stood under the tree, looking normal. He shook his head and said, "I'm fine, Uncle Lu. Could that talisman just now be the legendary Tongtian Talisman?"

"Yeah, that's right." Lu Jin nodded, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes, "Why, are you interested in this? Do you want to learn it?"

"Of course I do!" Lin Yi answered without hesitation, "I have been hearing you mention the Eight Wonders since I returned to China. Now I have the honor of seeing one of them with my own eyes. How can I not be excited?"

Lu Jin laughed loudly upon hearing this and patted Lin Yi's shoulder vigorously: "Good boy, you are ambitious! To be honest, any one of these eight unique skills is enough to make people excited. If you say you don't want it, then I think you are speaking against your will."

As he spoke, Lu Jin pulled out a worn notebook from his chest and handed it to Lin Yi solemnly: "This is the secret book of Tongtian Scroll. If you are interested in learning it, take it."

The moment Lin Yi took the notebook, the reminder sound of Samsara Paradise rang.

[Obtain the 'Tongtian Lu']

[Main quest completed (1/8)]

[Since the Tongtian Lu is a special resource of this world, you will get 10% of the world's source.]

In the judgment of the Samsara Paradise, the Tongtian Talisman is not a skill scroll in the traditional sense, but a special type of prop.

Things like the Eight Great Techniques can only possess such exaggerated power in a world under One Person.

Once these skills are separated from the soil from which they were born, they will lose their original brilliance and become no different from ordinary skills.

This is not a coincidence, but is determined by the close connection between the Eight Great Techniques and the world under One Person.

These eight skills are actually a condensation and embodiment of the rules of the world under One Person.

Mastering them means being able to understand and manipulate some of the core rules of this world, thereby demonstrating amazing power in that particular environment.

When these skills are separated from the rules of the world they rely on, their power will be greatly weakened and return to the level of ordinary skills.

This is because their strength does not come from the skills themselves, but from their deep understanding and application of the rules of the world under One Person.

The power of skills is often like flowers in a mirror or the moon in water. It seems to be within reach, but in fact it is deeply restricted by the user's strength and quality.

If a practitioner's cultivation is shallow, it will be difficult to trigger the true power contained in the skills.

Take Lu Jin as an example. As one of the ten powerful men, he has mastered one of the eight coveted skills - Tongtian Lu.

However, during the crisis when the Quan Xing monsters attacked the mountain, even though Lu Jin fell into a state of madness, he could only cause minor injuries to the old Taoist Zhang Zhiwei when he had no intention of resisting.

Just imagine, if the old Taoist priest really took action, Lu Jin would probably not be able to escape from his clutches.

How can such a gap be made up by skills alone? Obviously, the key to victory or defeat lies in the user's comprehensive strength and inner qualities.

This also confirms the core concept of Under One Person: Only by cultivating both the body and the soul can one reach the heavens.

When practitioners are pursuing the improvement of martial arts, they should pay more attention to the cultivation and improvement of their inner qualities.

This means that while honing your skills, you must also strengthen your physical fitness, broaden your spiritual realm, strengthen your willpower, and other aspects of your practice.

Only by cultivating both inside and outside can we truly unleash the potential of our skills and reach higher peaks.

For the contractors, this truth is also deeply rooted in their hearts.

Skills are important, but in combat, attribute points are the real cornerstone.

Only when the attribute points are strong enough can they support those powerful skills and allow them to shine brightly on the battlefield.

Lin Yi had been wavering between attributes and skills, unsure which one he should focus more on.

Today's experience was like a beacon of light, pointing him in the right direction and making his doubts disappear.

He decided to focus on attribute points and supplement with skills.

After leaving the back mountain, the old Taoist priest Zhang Zhiwei led Lu Jin and Lin Yi through the dense woods and arrived at the dormitory area of ​​the Taoist Temple.

With the strong support and meticulous renovation from the state, this place has undergone tremendous changes and is no longer the old and simple place it once was.

At present, most of the buildings in Tianshi Mansion have been equipped with modern water and electricity facilities, incorporating the convenience and comfort of contemporary life.

In this day and age, living in an environment without water and electricity supply is really uncomfortable.

Such improvements not only provide a more pleasant environment for visitors, but also bring great convenience to the Taoists in Longhu Mountain in their daily practice and life.

"Jinshan, Jiyun!" The old Taoist's voice echoed in the empty courtyard.

After a while, two middle-aged Taoist priests in Taoist robes came hurriedly, with respect for the old Taoist priest on their faces.

"Old Heavenly Master, what do you want me to do for you?" the two asked in unison.

"You two take Lin Yi to the guesthouse to settle him down. Lu Jin and I are going out for a while." The old Taoist priest explained the task concisely and clearly.

"Yes, we will follow the old Heavenly Master's order." Jin Shan and Ji Yun agreed in unison, then turned to Lin Yi and made a gesture of invitation, "Little friend Lin Yi, please follow us."

Watching the old Taoist and Lu Jin's receding backs, Jinshan and Ji Yun were obviously much more relaxed and began to reveal their true personalities.

Jinshan showed a sly smile on his face and took out his mobile phone. The familiar "timi" game sound effect immediately rang in Lin Yi's ears.

Lin Yi looked at Jinshan with a look of surprise on his face.

He couldn't help but ask, "Master Jinshan, shouldn't Taoists be pure and free from desire? Why are you still playing games?"

Jinshan smiled and explained nonchalantly, "Oh, little brother, you don't know this. We Taoists in Longhu Mountain don't have as many rules and regulations as the Quanzhen Sect. For us, playing mobile games in addition to practicing is considered keeping up with the times. It's no big deal."

After that, Jinshan invited Lin Yi enthusiastically: "How about it, little brother, do you want to play a few games together? I'll lead you?"

Ji Yun led Lin Yi, and the two of them drove the black car enthusiastically while walking towards the guesthouse.

On the way, Ji Yun did not forget to explain to Lin Yi the difference between Tianshi Mansion and Quanzhen Sect.

During the reign of Emperor Shun of the Eastern Han Dynasty, in 142 AD, Zhang Daoling received the enlightenment of the "Zhengyi Mengwei Dao" at Heming Mountain in Sichuan, and was named "Tianshi" by Taishang Laojun, thus establishing the "Tianshi Dao". This event marked the birth of an important sect of Taoism.

As time went by, during the reign of Emperor Chengzong of the Yuan Dynasty, the 38th Heavenly Master Zhang Yucai was named "the leader of the Zhengyi Sect and the master of the Three Mountains Talismans", which marked the formal formation of the Zhengyi Sect of Taoism. From then on, Taoism was generally divided into two major sects: Zhengyi and Quanzhen.

Zhengyi Dao is a sect that unites many sects, including Tianshi Longhu Sect, Maoshan Shangqing Sect, Gezao Lingbao Sect, Shenxiao Sect, Jingming Sect, Qingwei Sect, Donghua Sect, etc. Zhengyi Dao's religious activities mainly include talismans, fasting and offering sacrifices, and exorcism.

Unlike Quanzhen Taoism, Zhengyi Taoist priests do not have to become monks or live in temples. They can get married and eat meat. They do not have very strict rules and regulations, and their lifestyle is similar to that of ordinary people.

On the other hand, Quanzhen Taoism, also known as Quanzhen Sect or Quanzhen School, was founded by Wang Chongyang.

He proposed the theory of "three religions with the same origin", integrating the thoughts of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Quanzhen Taoists must study the Taoist "Tao Te Ching", the Buddhist "Heart Sutra" and the Confucian "Book of Filial Piety".

The basis of their cultivation is to cultivate the mind and eliminate desires, first cultivate the mind and then cultivate life. Quanzhen Taoists must become monks and live in Taoist temples, cannot marry and have children, must be vegetarians, and must abide by strict rules and regulations.

Therefore, when people refer to Taoists who are bound by precepts, they usually refer to Quanzhen Taoists, while Zhengyi Taoists are relatively free and not bound by these precepts.

"Brother Lin Yi, you see, the practice philosophy of our Tianshi Mansion focuses on practice and involvement in the world, unlike the Quanzhen Sect that overemphasizes purity of mind and detachment from the world." Ji Yun explained patiently, "Here, Taoists can enjoy the fun of life while practicing, such as playing mobile games or doing other things they like. In this way, our mentality will be more relaxed and more conducive to practice."

After listening to Ji Yun's explanation, Lin Yi finally understood the difference between the two.

"I see. I used to think that all Taoists should be like Quanzhen Sect, strictly abide by the precepts and be pure in mind and desire. Now it seems that I was too one-sided."

"Haha, every Taoist sect has its own practice philosophy and methods. There is no absolute right or wrong. The important thing is to find a practice path that suits you." Ji Yun said with a smile.

"Jinshan, where are you going?" This sudden voice made the three people stop in their tracks.

Jin Shan quickly turned his head and after seeing who was coming, he respectfully addressed him, "Little Master, the old Heavenly Master asked me to take Mr. Lu's people to the guesthouse to settle them down."

Lin Yi followed Jinshan's gaze and saw a handsome Taoist in white walking towards him gracefully. There was a dot of cinnabar on his forehead, which was particularly eye-catching and added a bit of mystery and otherworldliness.

The Taoist priest called Junior Uncle continued, "You two should go find Uncle Qingwei first. Uncle Qingwei is very angry about what happened yesterday. If he doesn't see you two within ten minutes, I won't say more about what happens next."

The two words "Qingwei" seemed to have magical power, causing Jinshan and Ji Yun to tremble at the same time, and expressions of panic appeared on their faces at the same time.

Uncle Qingwei is in charge of punishments in Longhu Mountain. His reputation for being both harsh and fair is awe-inspiring.

Although the Taoists in Longhu Mountain enjoy relative freedom in their practice and do not have to abide by the strict rules and regulations like other Taoist sects, the basic rules and disciplines are still the red line they cannot cross.

Yesterday, Jinshan and Ji Yun skipped morning exercises to play games and were caught by Uncle Qingwei, which led to a series of troubles today.

At this moment, Jinshan and Ji Yun looked at each other, and they both knew in their hearts that if they did not take the initiative to find Uncle Qingwei to admit their mistakes and accept punishment, more severe punishment would be waiting for them.

"Junior Master, I'll leave this to you. The two of us have to hurry and find Uncle Master Qingwei." Jinshan said hurriedly, and he and Ji Yun looked at each other. Both of them showed helpless expressions on their faces.

Before he finished speaking, Jinshan and Ji Yun jumped onto the roof of the building next to them. Their movements were extremely swift, and it was obvious that they were very good at martial arts.

They did not dare to delay for a moment and quickly rushed towards the Questioning Hall where Taoist Qingwei was.

In the Tianshi Mansion, everyone knows one thing: it is better to offend the old Tianshi than to offend Taoist Qingwei.

Although the old Heavenly Master Zhang Zhiwei held a prominent position, he was usually tolerant and would often forgive minor mistakes made by his disciples.

Taoist Qingwei is completely different. He holds the power of punishment in the Tianshi Mansion and is known for his iron-fisted governance. Any disciple who breaks the rules will find it difficult to escape his severe punishment.

For the disciples of Tianshi Mansion, the old Tianshi is like the principal of a school. Although he is majestic, you can still joke with them occasionally. Taoist Qingwei is more like the head of the grade. He closely monitors their every move at all times, and any violation of discipline can hardly escape his sharp eyes.

Therefore, one can imagine the urgency that Jinshan and Ji Yun felt at this moment.

"Sorry, I made you embarrassed." Zhang Lingyu looked at the backs of Jin Shan and Ji Yun as they hurriedly left, and gave Lin Yi an apologetic smile.

He turned around politely and took Lin Yi to the guesthouse. On the way, he explained, "Many strange people have gathered in Longhu Mountain recently, so accommodation is indeed a bit tight. But don't worry, since you are here, I will make proper arrangements for you."

Lin Yi nodded to express his gratitude and followed Zhang Lingyu's footsteps through the courtyards of the Tianshi Mansion.

Along the way, they met many extraordinary people with unique skills. Some of them were practicing alone, while others gathered together to exchange their experiences in practice.

Not long after, the two arrived at the guesthouse.

Although this guesthouse has a quaint appearance, giving people a sense of history, its internal facilities are fully equipped to meet the various needs of modern people.

Zhang Lingyu completed the check-in procedures for Lin Yi and led him to a prepared guest room.

"You can stay here temporarily. Everything in the room has been prepared for you. If you need anything else, feel free to tell me." Zhang Lingyu said softly, handing the room key to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi took the key and expressed his sincere gratitude to Zhang Lingyu for his thoughtful arrangements.

He pushed open the door and walked in. He saw that the furnishings in the room were simple and elegant, with a spacious bed, a set of exquisite tea sets, and several classic books on Taoism neatly placed on the desk.

When Lin Yi was about to leave the room to eat, a man in a pink plaid shirt and gnawing on a chicken leg came over enthusiastically.

"Little brother, it seems that you are here to participate in the Luotian Grand Ceremony as well, right?" the man asked with a smile on his face.

He introduced himself and said, "My name is Canglong, and I'm also a contestant in this Luotian Dajiao." As he said that, he extended his hand to Lin Yi, intending to shake hands.

However, seeing that Zanglong's hands were covered in oil stains, Lin Yi hesitated, not knowing whether he should shake hands with him.

Canglong obviously noticed Lin Yi's hesitation. He withdrew his hand awkwardly, pointed at himself with the chicken leg, and joked: "Hey, sorry, I'm really hungry. Let me eat something first. Do you want to chat together?"

After saying that, he quickly finished the chicken leg in two or three bites, wiped his mouth casually, and then began to introduce the relevant information of the Luotian Dajiao to Lin Yi.

From the specific rules of the competition, to the style of previous champions, to various unconfirmed rumors and handicap odds, Canglong knows them all, as if there is nothing he doesn't know.

"Hey, bro, wanna make some quick money?" Canglong approached Lin Yi and said mysteriously, "Now that the odds have just been opened and the odds are still unstable, it's a good time to place a bet."

After wiping his hands with a wet wipe, Canglong carefully pulled out a notebook from his pocket.

This notebook is his treasure, filled with all the information he has worked so hard to collect.

The reason why Canglong can be the banker in the gambling game in the alien world is all due to his excellent intelligence gathering ability and in-depth understanding of each player, so that he can set reasonable odds.

After flipping through the notebook, Canglong turned to the back page. There was not much content here. There was only one name on each page, and different amounts were written under each name. These were the amounts that other aliens had bet on Canglong.

Lin Yi glanced at the names and amounts, and his eyes widened.

He didn't expect that these strange people would be so bold in placing bets.

"How about it? Are you interested in making some money with me?" Canglong tempted again, "I promise, as long as you follow me, winning big money won't be a problem."

The strangers are not afraid that Canglong will default on his debts. In the stranger circle, reputation is the most important thing.

Canglong's father is a famous alien and his family is wealthy, which also provides a solid credibility endorsement for Canglong.

Although Canglong himself is not very interested in cultivation, his family background gives him a certain status in the world of extraordinary people.

However, what Canglong is really passionate about is making money through his keen insight and unique intelligence-gathering ability.

He is fully aware of the strength and tactics of each contestant in the Luotian Dajiao, which enables him to always set just the right odds when starting a gambling game and attract a large number of strangers to place bets.

(End of this chapter)