The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 15: Air in the sky, shape on the ground

In the Daoyuan, on the stone bench.

Xuanming's mouth twitched slightly, and he rolled his eyes unhappily: "What a bunch of unscrupulous bastards."

He couldn't hide what was happening outside the door.

Everyone in the Taoist sect knew this very well, and they shouted so loudly on purpose, clearly speaking to him.

Do you really think I can be controlled by you?

Teaching two young nephews has already distracted some of his attention. If there are a few more, wouldn't this ordinary old man be exhausted to death?
The great way is important, the path is crucial.

No one is allowed to disturb the old Taoist from translating scriptures and practicing!

No longer paying attention to those stupid junior brothers who were inconsiderate of their senior brother and even tried to add to his burden, Xuanming's eyes fell on Changning again, his gaze was burning, and flashes of wisdom from time to time.

Heaven and earth created all things, and all things are divided into yin and yang.

There is yin and yang in every living being.

In other words, the balance of yin and yang is the basis of life.

Different species have different yin and yang.

Half-demons are special, and their yin and yang are equally special.

The demon vein is Yin, the human vein is Yang, and the two veins are further divided into Yin and Yang, big Yin and Yang ~ nest ~ small Yin and Yang.

Watching Changning break through the realm, experiencing the changes of yin and yang, and comparing the subtle differences between yin and yang with other people will also be helpful for him to comprehend the principles of yin and yang.

As Changning's breakthrough became more and more successful, Xuanming watched more attentively, injecting Hunyuan magic power into his eyes, relying on the characteristics of the same origin and Hunyuan Qi to control the Yin and Yang Qi.

He used the Qi as a guide to understand the ups and downs of the Yin and Yang in the half-demon's body, and projected it into his eyes, where a Yin and Yang diagram slowly took shape.

Xuanming stared intently, and soon there was nothing outside of his mind, no worries, no meaning. He was immersed in the Tao, and the Taoist charm gradually permeated his body, and his aura became even more mysterious.

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Demons feed on foul air, while humans cultivate pure spirits.

Therefore, monsters are yin and humans are yang.

The clear and the turbid rise and fall, and the yin and yang nurture each other.

When the clear and turbid are separated, it becomes yin and yang.

The transformation of yin and yang creates a balance.

The balance of small yin and yang will drive the balance of large yin and yang, seeing the big picture from the details, working from bottom to top, and using the small to achieve the big.

Yin and Yang are born from each other and the clear and turbid are separated.

Yin and Yang combine and the clear and turbid combine.

The story has a good beginning, a development, a turn and an end, and the yin and yang complement each other.

Therefore, solitary yin cannot produce, solitary yang cannot grow, all things carry the yin and embrace the yang, and the rushing qi makes them come together.

Yin and Yang are gas in the sky and take shape on the earth.

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Changning immersed himself in spiritual practice, determined to break through himself.

Xuanming sees the big picture from the small and comprehends the mysteries of yin and yang.

In the courtyard, a young and an old man were asked about the Tao, and each of them gained something.

Outside the Taoist temple, everyone waited patiently.

Half an hour later, under the vigorous old pine tree.

The young Kun Dao's body trembled slightly, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth dissipated, and a powerful aura spread.

Changning successfully broke through. She opened her eyes, her bright eyes shone brightly, and her small face was filled with a brilliant smile. Her temperament became more lively, like a mountain elf.

But a hint of doubt soon emerged in her eyes, because an old finger touched her forehead, and a mysterious power surged into her eyes, fleeting, but made her feel comfortable all over.

"Uncle, what is this?"

Xuanming waved his hand to interrupt Changning.

Looking at the disappearing Bagua mark between her eyebrows, he smiled with satisfaction, then flicked his whisk and said calmly:

"There are some things you shouldn't ask."

"It's useless to ask. I don't know the truth. If you want to know, go back to Sunv Peak and ask Junior Sister Xuansu directly."

"Now that you have successfully established your foundation, there must be some things she will no longer hide from you."

Chang Ning was smart and nodded, not quite understanding. He immediately stood up, bowed earnestly, and said with gratitude:
"I would like to thank you for giving me a new life."

"Without the guidance of Master, I would never have been able to break through the bottleneck so easily. I will remember this kindness in my heart and will repay you generously in the future."

Waving his sleeves, he helped Changning up; Xuanming stroked his beard and smiled.

"It is important for a person to have aspirations, and it is important for the Dao to have perseverance." "After you survive this calamity, before you practice Qi, your Dao path will be much smoother. I hope you will guard against arrogance and impatience, and do not slack off in your practice, otherwise, I will not forgive you."

"Master, I will keep in mind your teachings."

Changning had a serious expression and made a solemn promise.

Nodding, Xuanming swung his whisk, removed the heavy light shield, and the Taoists who had been waiting for a long time came in one after another.

Seeing that little Changning had really entered the second realm, although the Taoists had been prepared, they still couldn't help but feel happy when they actually saw it. Not only because they had watched this little girl grow up, but also because the inheritance of the Qiuzhen Temple was orderly and there would be successors.

"Junior Sister Xuan Su will be so happy now."

"Changning's breakthrough is also a blessing for my Truth Seeking Temple."

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Changning, and Senior Brother Xuanming for his hard work."

Everyone congratulated him, and Changning quickly returned the greeting.

She didn't stay in the Taoist Academy for long and was soon sent away by Xuanming on the pretext of consolidating her realm.

After he left, the Taoists first complimented Xuanming, and then their eyes fell on Xuanxu.

The smile on Xuanxu's face suddenly froze, and he cursed these fellow disciples in his heart for being so dishonest, but a man must keep his word, not to mention that he was the headmaster of Qiuzhen Temple, and he could not go back on his word easily.

When he was about to speak, Xuanming interrupted him before he could get the words out.

"The new bamboo is taller than the old one, all thanks to the old trunk for support. I know how you care about your disciples."

"Just now outside the door, we have discussed it clearly and made all the arrangements for the Taoist priest."

When the Taoists heard this, they all looked embarrassed.

"I'm sorry to disappoint you fellow disciples. I have limited energy. I don't have enough time to study the sutras and comprehend the truth. How can I spare more time to instruct the younger generation?"

"Chang'anzi and Changning's situations are special, so I took the trouble to give them guidance, and all the disciples can accept this reason."

"But if I agree to your request, which disciple do you plan to ask to come to Zangdao Peak for instruction?"

"The problem is not the lack of wealth, but the inequality of wealth. My fellow disciples, please don't forget this."

Seeing the expressions of the Taoists suddenly changed, and obviously they had taken his words to heart, Xuanming continued, "Besides, I am used to being quiet, and teaching two people is already my limit. As for the other disciples, I really can't help them."

Seeing the Taoists' disappointment, Xuanming changed the subject and continued, "However, they call me uncle after all, so it's not good to be too partial. Half a month later, I will leave three sword marks on the west cliff, and all my disciples of the Seeking Truth Temple can comprehend them."

"Also, if your disciples gain any knowledge about the Yin-Yang Foundation Building Chapter in the future, I can give them guidance once, but only to one person, no more."

"It's settled. Don't force it, and don't mention it again. Otherwise, don't blame me for teaching you a lesson in front of the younger generation."

Having said this, everyone dared not to respond.

And this is already the best result.

If I think about it carefully, I feel that they are going a bit too far and their demands are a bit outrageous.

Senior Brother Xuanming is old and does not have enough time to practice. If it were not for the special circumstances of Chang'anzi and Changning, I would not have worried too much about this.

We cannot let our senior brothers’ practice be affected by our disciples. They are the masters and it is natural for them to consider the disciples. However, the senior brother is only an uncle. It is a favor for him to give guidance and it is his duty not to help.

Now, Senior Brother is willing to leave the sword mark and make a promise, which is already a win for Qiuzhen Temple.

If they continue to push their limits, I'm afraid my senior brother will really use the peach wood sword to reason with them.

As for who will have the opportunity to get guidance from the senior brother, it depends on which disciple performs best first.

First come, first served, relatively fair.

"Brother is really considerate."

"Thank you for your advice, Senior Brother. It's us who are obsessed with it."

"It's true that I am being paranoid."

All the people openly admitted their mistakes.

Xuanming was satisfied with this mindset.

What we seek in practicing Taoism is truth.

It is true that they correct their mistakes as soon as they realize them.

It is also true that he is unwilling to teach the younger generation anymore.

If you are wrong, you must admit it.

If you don't want to, say it out loud.

Otherwise, it is easy for the Tao mind to be obscured.

After the Taoists left, Xuanming began to retreat.

I have benefited a lot this time. I need to chew on the principles of yin and yang a few more times, apply them to my own benefit, and increase my own accumulation.

(End of this chapter)