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Chapter 181 The Immortal Mountains are Different, but Their Daoist Methods are the Same

Shen Anzhi stood quietly atop the Golden Summit of Mount Emei, his gaze slowly sweeping over the dreamlike scene before him. His understanding of the sacred mountain seemed to be completely refreshed at this moment, gaining a deeper and richer understanding. So he slowly began to tell Zi Lingxuan and Ge Wensong…

Mount Emei, as a sacred place for cultivating immortality, exudes an ancient and solemn atmosphere. In particular, the Golden Summit is covered by the Haotian Mirror, a divine artifact that protects the mountain. On the Golden Summit, there are numerous celestial palaces and magical artifacts, carrying the millennia-old tradition of cultivating immortality.

Sanqing Mountain is also a place where immortals gather. Compared with Emei Mountain, it is more ethereal and elegant. The Taoist temples in the mountain are scattered in an orderly manner. The white walls and black tiles complement the green mountains and clear waters. Wisps of smoke rise from the Taoist temples, giving people a sense of tranquility, peace and harmony, and being detached from worldly strife. It is as if the people of Sanqing Mountain are leisurely comprehending the great way of heaven and earth, far away from the hustle and bustle of the world.

For cultivators who are single-mindedly seeking the Dao, as long as they can comprehend the common Daoist principles, they can find their own direction on the long road of cultivation, no matter where they are.

Standing atop the golden summit, Anzhi suddenly realized the truth that although the immortal mountains are different, their underlying principles are interconnected...

When Jian Anzhi mentioned Mount Emei and Mount Sanqing, Ge Wensong also began to promote his own Mount Huangshan.

“Sister Anzhi, Huangshan is also great! The sea of ​​clouds at Huangshan is absolutely spectacular. Whenever the rain clears up, the clouds and mist swirl among the peaks, sometimes like a surging sea, sometimes like a light and flowing veil, with the peaks appearing and disappearing in the sea of ​​clouds.” Ge Wensong’s opening remarks immediately piqued the interest of Zi Lingxuan and Shen Anzhi.

Huangshan has been a sacred place for cultivating immortality and seeking the Dao since ancient times, with a long history of Daoist teachings. There are many Daoist temples and monasteries on the mountain, such as Baiyun Temple and Ciguang Pavilion. Cultivators throughout the ages have left behind countless techniques, secret manuals and insights on Huangshan, providing valuable wealth for the cultivation of future generations. Ge Wensong is one of the beneficiaries.

The Taoist practices of Huangshan emphasize integration with nature, stressing the need to follow and understand nature. Unlike Emei and Sanqing, practitioners in Huangshan comprehend the Tao of heaven and earth by observing the unique pines, strange rocks, sea of ​​clouds, sunrises, and other natural landscapes, and thus develop their own unique methods of cultivation.

Some cultivators can use the resilience of pine trees for their practice, like Ge Wensong, whose name, derived from the pine tree, signifies his unwavering perseverance. Others can glean agile movement techniques from the ever-changing sea of ​​clouds, while still others can find inspiration for breakthroughs in the peculiar shapes of strange rocks…

"In Huangshan, there was a man named Huang Daxian who cultivated himself there. After going through countless hardships, he finally comprehended the great Dao of Heaven and Earth. On a full moon night, he rode a crane and ascended to become an immortal."

"And another thing, two hundred years ago, Huangshan was also invaded by a group of demons. They burned, killed, looted and committed all sorts of evil deeds in the mountains. At that time, a hero emerged from Huangshan. With his powerful magic and firm belief, he eliminated all the demons and protected the peace of Huangshan and the holy land for cultivators."

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Ge Wensong became more and more excited as he spoke, his love and pride for Huangshan were evident in his words. Anzhi and Zilingxuan were also deeply attracted by his description and were filled with longing for Huangshan.

"Wow, Wensong, now that you mention it, I really want to go out and see the world," Zi Lingxuan exclaimed.

Shen Anzhi longed for it even more; she wanted to cultivate immortality and visit the world's sacred mountains: "Wen Song, is Huangshan far from Sichuan?"

"It's so far! It took me half a year to get from Huangshan to the Bamboo Sea." Ge Wensong sighed when he thought about how long it took him to get to the Bamboo Sea. He didn't know if he had taken the wrong route or if it was really that far.

The three chatted and laughed, but soon, a look of seriousness appeared on Zi Lingxuan's face. She saw some of her fellow disciples preparing to depart, presumably soon heading to the front lines of Qiang City. "Qiang City is currently engulfed in war, with smoke billowing over the entire city. The people in the city are filled with fear, fleeing from the chaos of war. The former prosperity and liveliness are long gone. My fellow disciples are going to war again." Zi Lingxuan's eyes revealed a hint of expectation mixed with a touch of helplessness: "However, I believe that this war between Qiang and Ge will eventually come to an end. Once the war is over, I must go to Sanqing Mountain and Huangshan Mountain to see them."

She turned to look at An Zhi and Ge Wensong, her eyes filled with longing: "The ethereal elegance of Sanqing Mountain, the magic of Huangshan Mountain." After saying that, Zi Lingxuan's lips curled up slightly.

Anzhi nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of anticipation: "Indeed, these days of war are really depressing. I really hope that the Qiang-Ge war will end soon so that we can travel to those two mountains."

Ge Wensong, also beaming, echoed, "Haha, you two are right. Ge Wensong sincerely invites you two to come to Huangshan to cultivate, so that we can improve together."

“That day will come.” Shen Anzhi nodded firmly: “Wen Song, Ling Xuan, once I find the Demon-Slaying Sword, we will go to Qiang City together to slay demons and eliminate evil.”

Zi Lingxuan shook her head: "Hehe, I can't wait for your demon-slaying sword. My master told me to set off tomorrow to Qiang City to find Lingjizi, the commander-in-chief of the Bashu Righteous Men Alliance, and assist him."

Lingjizi! Anzhi and Ge Wensong's eyes widened. How did they get involved with Lingjizi again?
Seeing that Shen Anzhi and Ge Wensong were looking at her with curious eyes, Zi Lingxuan immediately explained, "It's Lingjizi, the rogue immortal who cultivates in your bamboo forest."

Anzhi nodded after hearing this: "No wonder, this old man often said that he was carrying out a mission. So he was the commander-in-chief."

Ge Wensong added, "Hehe, Sister Anzhi must be Lingjizi's apprentice, personally taught by him."

"Oh, what a coincidence!" Zi Lingxuan was also very surprised.

Anzhi continued, "Originally, I was going directly to Qiang City, but I wanted to find the Demon-Slaying Sword, so Senior Lingjizi told me to meet him in Qiang City three months later."

"I see." Zi Lingxuan nodded.

Standing on a high place, Zi Lingxuan looked westward, pointed in that direction, and said to An Zhi and Ge Wensong, "Look, go west, pass the Five-Colored Pool to Yading Village, and the sacred mountain is over there."

With a solemn expression, she continued, "This sacred mountain is unlike the places we usually visit. I've heard that getting there depends on luck. Many cultivators go to worship, but they can't even find the entrance, let alone go deep into the mountains to find the Demon-Slaying Sword. Anyway, I've never been there."

Following the direction Zi Lingxuan was pointing, An Zhi's eyes were unusually firm. She said softly, "Lingxuan, do you believe that I am the one destined for you?"

Zi Lingxuan looked An up and down and then nodded: "Hehe, I think so."

"Sister Anzhi is definitely a destined person. She's already been given the Demon Refining Gourd, so having an extra Demon-Slaying Sword won't hurt, hahaha." Ge Wensong joked before laughing.