The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 16: Small Atlas, Three Sword Scars

Everything changes so fast in just three days.

Floating Cloud Mountain, Seeking Truth Temple, and Sunv Peak.

A middle-aged Taoist priest who still had some charm came out of retreat. As soon as she left the quiet room, she saw a young girl flying towards her.

The middle-aged Kun Dao is Xuan Su.

Seeing Chang Ning, her eyebrows curved, and her expression softened from cold, but the next moment, Xuan Su's pupils suddenly trembled, her eyes widened, and she grabbed her daughter's collar, panicking and saying:
"How did you break through?"

"What's going on?"

"Tell the whole story right now!"

Changning had never seen her mother so panicked. She nodded immediately, not daring to hide anything. Just as she was about to speak, her mother covered her mouth.

Xuan Su waved his sleeves, and a cold light flew to the side. With a crackling sound, a projection was petrified into powder. He snorted coldly, looked towards the Huoyun Peak, and snorted coldly.

"I'll settle the score with you after I finish my work."

After saying this, she took Changning's hand and walked into the quiet room.

He then waved his hand to set up a ban to prevent anyone from spying and eavesdropping, and then he interrogated his daughter.

This matter is really of great importance. Once leaked, it will be harmful to both the Qiuzhen Temple and Changning. She has no choice but to pay attention to it.

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Zangdao Peak, Daoyuan.

Xuanming had no idea of Xuansu's reaction.

He concentrated on retreating and sorting out what he had learned.

Half a month later, deep in Floating Cloud Mountain.

The waterfall is rushing and the roar is endless.

A hundred-foot waterfall cascades down from the cliff, like a river falling from the sky.

It is vast and majestic.

Under the waterfall, the white-haired old Taoist's robe fluttered.

He took a step forward, and as he walked, an illusory Yin-Yang picture suddenly appeared above his head, alternating between black and white, and transformed into two Yin-Yang fish, swimming around each other, chasing and playing, and blending with each other.

When he stepped under the waterfall, the powerful and heavy water was softened by the Yin-Yang diagram and flowed to both sides.

The water splashes everywhere and the rainbow appears, which is beautiful beyond words.

After a moment, Xuanming turned around and left the waterfall, remaining unscathed in the process.

Standing by the pool again, looking at the waterfall cascading down, he smiled happily.

I came out of seclusion today and made some progress in the Yin-Yang Atlas.

I just tried it out and it seems quite powerful.

With the combination of the Five Thunders Method and other means, as well as his increasingly profound cultivation, Xuanming believed that he was unbeatable in the Jingjing Realm. However, he did not get carried away.

Practicing essence is just the starting point of the great road.

There are also people who practice qi and spirit, and even the legendary immortals, Buddhas, and peerless demon saints.

The road is long and the path is full of obstacles.

He still has a long way to go.

We cannot be careless or negligent.

Thinking of the promise he made not long ago, Xuanming turned and left, tapping his toes lightly and floating up like a feather.

His white hair was flying and his clothes were fluttering.

A hundred feet away, like an immortal.

There is a mountain on the west side near Qiuzhen Temple.

Xuanming stood on the treetop, looking up at the hundred-foot cliff in front of him, peach wood sword in hand, and swung the first sword.

A ten-foot-long sword light suddenly appeared, the earth shook, rocks and dirt flew, and dust rose up.

The hundred-foot cliff was flattened by a sword, and the vertical surface was flat and smooth as a mirror.

Such changes have long attracted the attention of Qiuzhenguan.

There was a sound of breaking air, and Xuanxu and other beings in the fourth realm arrived first, just in time to see Xuanming swinging the second sword.

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call out!
The sword whistled and the sword light became more magnificent.

The nearly twenty-foot-long sword light changed from one to eight, leaving a Bagua pattern on the vertical and smooth cliff.

The sword marks are rough and the patterns are crude.

But it made everyone gasp.

If they ask themselves honestly, they can't do this. Let alone a sword light of twenty feet, even a sword light of ten feet is impossible.

It can be seen how strong Senior Brother Xuanming is.

Just as everyone was shocked, Xuanming struck out with his third sword.

Holding the sword in his hand, he gently swung the peach wood sword. His movements were slow and ordinary. There was no terrifying sword light, no sharp sword energy, no terrible sword intent, and no other strange phenomena.

However, it was this ordinary sword that made all the Taoists feel like they were being stabbed in the back, sweating profusely, and feeling extremely terrified.

It was as if he was facing a Qigong master.

There is an additional dot in the center of the Bagua pattern on the cliff.

It looks like just an ordinary trace left by an axe, but no one dares to underestimate it.

Looking at the third sword mark, their spiritual senses were shocked, as if they saw a huge sword piercing the sky. After only looking at it for a few breaths, their spiritual senses were pierced and they dared not continue to look at it and comprehend it.

At the same time, Xuanming put away the peach wood sword, came to the Taoists, and said:
"I have nothing but my swordsmanship. These three sword marks are closely related to the Eight Diagrams Swordsmanship in the temple. In order to prevent the disciples from being too ambitious, I have set restrictions on the sword marks."

"Disciples below the third realm can only see the first sword mark, disciples of the third realm can see the second, and disciples of the fourth realm can see the third."

Upon hearing this, all the Taoists, led by Xuanxu, immediately bowed their heads and saluted, saying sincerely:

"Thank you for your hard work, brother."

"We would like to thank you, Brother, on behalf of all the disciples in the temple."

Waving his hand indifferently, Xuanming said: "I am also a Taoist who seeks truth and I hope that my younger disciples will learn something."

"Now, the sword cliff is complete, and I have fulfilled my promise. If there is nothing to do in the future, please do not disturb my peace."

"If possible, try to collect as many Taoist classics as possible. I don't have any other hobbies except reading the scriptures."

"Also, if a tree stands out in the forest, it will be destroyed by the wind. Before I achieve immortality, do not reveal that I have entered the fourth realm, so as to avoid being targeted by my enemies and causing trouble."

After giving a few instructions, Xuanming turned and left.

Walking in the wind, with a graceful back view.

Xuanxu took the lead, and all the Taoists bowed their heads again.

"Congratulations, senior brother."

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Xuanming left, and everyone fell under the sword cliff.

Looking at the sword marks in front of them and feeling the abundant sword intent, they were filled with emotion.

"I didn't expect Senior Brother Xuanming to be so strong."

“If we fight again in the future, I’m afraid I won’t be able to withstand even one move and will be easily crushed.”

Then they smiled at each other.

“The disciples in the temple are blessed.”

"Yes, Senior Brother Xuanming's sword intent flows with layers of mystery, which can easily lead people into the Dao. As long as the disciples are not too stupid, they can gain something more or less. They are treated much better than we were in the beginning."

"Not only that, this third sword mark will also be of great benefit to us. If we can comprehend it successfully, our strength will definitely be able to reach a higher level."

After everyone discussed for a while, they remembered something more important and became excited. Xuan Yang spoke first.

"I didn't expect that Senior Brother Xuanming had already entered the fourth realm. If it weren't for what happened today, I'm afraid we would still be kept in the dark."

Xuan Tong had a quick mind and understood the answer after a quick thought.

"It must be that when we went down the mountain to help the people, Senior Brother Xuanming gained something, and that's how he broke through."

"We were not on the mountain at the time, so we didn't know."

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

This explanation does make sense.

Xuan Su added:
"Senior Brother Xuanming never thought of hiding anything, otherwise, he wouldn't have revealed it this time. It's just that we didn't ask and couldn't detect it."

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

They really couldn't figure out their senior brother's abilities.

Xuan Konglang smiled and said, "Brother, you have a superior foundation. Now that you have entered the fourth realm, it will be just a matter of time before you become a real person."

"By then, my Qiuzhen Temple will surely surpass the time when our founder was alive, and our fortune will flourish day by day."

Xuan Yin agreed with a smile: "Looking at Senior Brother Xuan Ming's appearance, he should be confident. I think in a few years at most, we will be able to witness the history of Qiu Zhen Temple."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone had bright smiles on their faces, and they were filled with longing and expectation.

If the Qiuzhen Temple could really produce a true person, their status would be completely different, which would be of great benefit to them and their disciples.

"Since all of you fellow disciples know what's going on, then from now on, please do not disturb Brother Xuanming's practice."

"Don't bother him with trivial matters."

"Before you achieve true enlightenment, we will give you our full support and create a pure environment for you."

"In the future, this will be the top priority of the Truth Seeking Temple."

"If anyone disobeys, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Mysterious and final tone.

There was no objection from the crowd and they reached a consensus.

At this time, Xuan Yang asked curiously:
"Brother, if you use the inherited magic sword, can you create a magnificent sword light like Brother Xuanming did just now?"

The other Taoists were also curious and looked over.

Xuanxu shook his head helplessly, turned around and left.

Although I don't say a word, silence is better than words.

The Taoists suddenly realized and looked towards the direction of Cangdao Peak with eyes of awe: Senior Brother Xuanming is already the strongest person in Qiuzhen Temple.

This time, even without the instructions from the head master, they did not dare to disturb them easily for fear of being beaten.

There were rustling sounds, and seeing that the disciples were about to arrive, the Taoists took out their swords and got ready.

Lian Xuanxu came back and took out the magic sword.

This was the result of their discussion.

Before Senior Brother Xuanming achieved immortality, he said that this sword cliff was the work of their joint efforts.

(End of this chapter)