The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 84: Helping the Heavens to Create Life and the Earth to Regain Form, Standing Still
Zhenxuan Peak, Xuanfa Hall, and the Tai Chi diagram hold up the setting sun, never letting it fall completely. The principles of yin and yang and the principle of the setting sun surge in the collision.

Xuanming was not surprised that True Man Yuquan had the upper hand. This True Man had entered the Golden Core Realm for a hundred years. He was not comparable to True Man Huangli of the Lingguan Sect, the new Golden Core. Naturally, his understanding of Tao was better than his own.

If it was before the discussion, he might have been outmatched and defeated. But now, after discussing with everyone, even if he just skimmed through it and digested it whole, Xuanming's Taoism has still improved. Although he still cannot be compared with Yuquan Zhenren, it is not easy for him to be defeated.

Especially as time passed, Xuanming's disadvantages were gradually eliminated. The other immortals saw the clues and couldn't help but admire the high level of understanding of Xuanming. Almost every time they collided, his Taoism increased a little. Although it was imperceptible, they could always feel some differences over time.

Perhaps this is the reason for his success in spiritual practice: outstanding understanding and extraordinary perseverance gained from inquiry.

Xuanxu and Xuansu had woken up a long time ago. Their cultivation was relatively weak. Even though they were taken care of by their senior brother and had opportunities, their abilities were limited and their capacity to carry truth was limited. Everything should be done in moderation. Otherwise, they would bite off more than they could chew and would only end up eating too much and destroying their own path. The two did things within their capabilities and withdrew from the discussion when their senior brother eliminated the fifth innate person.

Although the real people below the stage did not say a word, their undisguised expressions said it all. Xuanxu and Xuansu could not help but look proud and honored.

The Immortals nodded to each other, smiled at each other, and continued to close their eyes, paying attention to the changes in the discussion while silently digesting what they had gained.

An hour later, Luo Ri retreated to the side, and Yu Quan Zhenren withdrew his attack reluctantly. Although he won the debate, his victory was limited. It was completely different from the overwhelming momentum he had expected. He could firmly hold the upper hand, but could not defeat Xuan Ming. Both of them were very stable.

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The setting sun gives way and the morning sun rises.

At this moment, the Tai Chi diagram was like the dark night, with a ray of light from the sky shining through it, and a hint of paleness seemed to appear on the horizon.

Although he knew he was no match for Master Dongfeng, Xuanming still wanted to give it a try with all his strength. As he thought about it, the Tai Chi diagram rotated, and the light turned into darkness, filling in the missing line.

The morning sun poured out its rays of light, which illuminated the Tai Chi. The Tai Chi rotated, patched up, destroyed and regenerated, regenerated and destroyed. The pressure was like a mountain, heavier each time. Xuan Ming gritted his teeth and persisted, with fine lines of cold sweat on his forehead, but he still persisted.

In his eyes, destruction and regeneration are also two poles, which are also Tai Chi. The longer he persists, the more principles he will comprehend. Although Tai Chi Tian can record the principles of Dongfeng Zhenren, making it convenient for him to continue to comprehend them later, it is ultimately not as fast, intuitive and practical as discussing the Tao.

After about an incense stick of time, the Tai Chi diagram was pierced by the rising sun, and endless morning glow filled the hall. Xuanming was defeated.

All the Taoists opened their eyes and looked at him with complicated expressions, including jealousy, envy, admiration, awe, caution, and praise. Although the old Taoist master of Qiuzhen Temple was defeated, he still won honor in defeat.

Today, this old immortal has become famous in one battle, and his name will spread throughout the various Taoist sects in Fengyang County. The status of the Truth Seeking Temple will also rise, and its status in the various Taoist sects will increase dramatically.

Standing up, Xuanming saluted to Master Dongfeng and Master Yuquan: "You two Taoist friends have profound Taoism and profound principles. I admire you. I am willing to admit defeat in this discussion and I will fulfill my promise."

Immortal Yuquan and Immortal Dongfeng returned the greeting.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanming also surprised me."

"Fellow Daoist Xuanming's Tai Chi Dao has also benefited me a lot."

After a brief chat, Xuanming mentioned the superior foundation-building chapter that everyone is most concerned about, which is the focus of today.

Many fourth-generation Taoists bowed and dispersed. Xuanming led the Taoists out of the Xuanfa Hall. The moment they stepped out of the hall, many birds on the eaves took off into the air, circled around the hall, flapped their wings and chirped, and dispersed after a few breaths to express their gratitude; the beasts in front of the door knelt on the ground and bowed, making all kinds of noises, and then scattered.

Seeing this scene, all the Immortals were moved. They believed that educating all living beings was the duty of Taoism, to help the heavens to create creatures and the earth to nourish the body. Now that they saw the birds and beasts knowing how to be grateful and polite, they felt suddenly relaxed and could not help laughing out loud. Even the haze of failing in their discussion on Taoism and having to take out their experience or methods of practicing Qigong seemed to dissipate, and their Taoist hearts were broadened.

The most important thing for Taoists is not winning or losing, but being able to think positively, this is the truth. Anyway, you have already lost. Instead of being dissatisfied and making things difficult for yourself, you might as well open your heart, let go of winning or losing, and not worry about everything. You will be able to be calm and at peace in your heart.

After letting go, the immortals looked at the world and mountains and rivers again and suddenly felt that they were particularly lovely.

"Congratulations, fellow Taoists!"

Xuanming congratulated, followed by Xuanxu and Xuansu, and then Master Yuquan and Master Dongfeng. "Congratulations!"

Everyone returned the greeting with smiles on their faces.

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Walking to the stands in front of the Xuanfa Hall and standing in front of the railing, Xuanming raised his hand and waved his sleeves, and a stream of magic power fell on a low peak near the Zhenxuan Peak.

In an instant, the ground sank, and the Taoist stele that had been placed on it in advance broke out of the ground, rising from three feet to three feet. Surrounded by water and fire, it condensed into a red and blue Tai Chi. The Tai Chi fell on the Taoist stele, runes flowed, and three formations were activated. Then the water and fire Tai Chi took the Taoist stele and disappeared together.

"Please, fellow Taoists, order your disciples to leave."

Xuanming opened his mouth, and as soon as he finished speaking, Immortal Yuquan and Immortal Dongfeng each waved their hands and called over a disciple. After giving them careful instructions, Xuansu personally brought them to the foot of the short peak.

"The rules are very simple. Once you climb up, you will see the Dao Monument. If you comprehend it, you will obtain the foundation-building method."

After giving a concise explanation, Xuan Su returned to the stands, sat on a wooden chair, and watched the two disciples with the others. Chang Chunzi brought tea and snacks and left respectfully.

A man and a woman, whose magical powers were restricted, walked up the mountain, passing through the dense old forest. Occasionally their figures were revealed, and sometimes their figures were obscured by the grass and trees. The two disciples were very young, about fifteen years old, full of vigor and youthful energy. Just as Xuanming required, their cultivation was at the first level of the Jinglian realm.

The mountain road was steep, but they were full of energy and walked at a fast pace. One in front and one behind, they passed through the pine forest and then the bamboo forest. However, there was a big difference in physical strength between men and women. The young Taoist priest quickly left the girl behind and walked forward alone. The girl did not react much. After all, the girl did not owe her anything. She just gritted her teeth secretly, broke off a bamboo, and walked forward with the staff.

One stick of incense, two sticks of incense, three sticks of incense...

Time passed little by little. Logically, they should have arrived earlier, but the two disciples found that they still had not reached the summit. After such a long time, they were only halfway up the mountain.

On the stands, Immortal Yuquan frowned, Immortal Dongfeng was silent, and the other Immortals smiled, all because although the two disciples who were trying to pass the level had sweat on their backs, they kept marching in place at the foot of the peak without moving an inch. The one who marched quickly walked in front, while the one who marched slowly walked at the back. The little girl even performed the performance with crutches without any props.

"Hehe, that's interesting!"

Master Huang Li touched his chin and said.

The other real people nodded. They had no chance to obtain the superior foundation-building chapter. It would be interesting if the two families didn't get it either.

Another hour later, the two young disciples looked at the peak that was in sight but could never be reached, and finally realized something was wrong. They stopped at the same time and did not move forward for the time being. Unfortunately, they racked their brains but still could not think of a solution, so they could only continue to move forward.

Half an hour later, the two stopped again, and a voice came from their ears: "Give up and you can get out."

The two still did not give up, they gritted their teeth and kept moving forward, even though they were dry mouthed, exhausted, and hungry, they still did not give up and continued to climb.

They stopped and rested, rested and stopped, the two never gave up. Three hours later, it was dusk, they were exhausted but still climbing the mountain, with sad expressions, they wanted to cry but didn't, but their feet didn't stop moving. After climbing for four hours, night fell, there was no moon or stars, it was pitch black, the two walked while crying, they didn't give up.

The moon set and the sun rose. When the morning light was dim, the two were still walking. Finally, they broke through the formation. They took a step down and found themselves at the foot of the peak. Then they suddenly realized:
They had been standing in the same place, never taking a single step forward. They were just affected by the formation. At this moment, they not only solved their puzzles, but also felt mixed feelings of sadness and joy.

I am happy that I finally got through this level.

Sad, they still have to climb the mountain!!!

After calming down and cheering up, the two climbed the mountain again. On the stands of Zhenxuan Peak, the immortals congratulated Yuquan and Dongfeng and congratulated their disciples for passing the perseverance test.

On the top of the mountain, the two disciples did not stay in the same place this time. They walked from the foot of the peak to the top without encountering any obstacles. They saw the Water and Fire Monument very smoothly and built a superior Taoist foundation very smoothly.

(End of this chapter)