Simultaneous travel: City, infinite evolution

Chapter 282 Taoist Heavenly Sect [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

"May I ask, immortal, about this land of Baiyue..."

"Wars in the world are simply a matter of human nature, and I will not forcibly interfere."

However, excessive killing is unacceptable; arson, murder, looting, trampling on the people, treating them like dirt, and wantonly exploiting them are all prohibited.

The messenger immediately understood that the immortals would not forcibly interfere in wars and conflicts between nations and ethnic groups in the human world.

But the immortals were clearly inclined towards order and disliked the soldiers' misbehavior. Wherever they went, the land was washed clean, and the people were slaughtered.

The messenger immediately knew what to do.

"Please rest assured, Immortal, after I return, I will definitely convey your decree to the Crown Prince, the King, and all the ministers."

He advised His Majesty to practice benevolent rule and discipline his soldiers, so that such injustices would never happen again.

Upon hearing this, Chen Hong remained noncommittal, thinking it would be a miracle if it could be done.

After the collapse of the Zhou Dynasty, the system of rites and music established by the Duke of Zhou completely collapsed.

The saying "There are no righteous wars in the Spring and Autumn Period" refers to this.

From the end of the feudal dynasties that lasted for more than two thousand years, every war has inflicted indelible and terrifying harm on the people.

The imperial army was more terrifying than bandits. Their troops swept through the land like a comb, leaving no trace of human life for miles, and the roads littered with bones. They routinely set fire to cities and massacred entire towns, turning them into a wasteland.

In this Warring States period, one could go to extremes in order to weaken the vital forces of an enemy state.

To end the centuries-long division caused by the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, only unification can bring together this world that has long been divided into deep chasms.

Chen Hong will not forcibly intervene in the war between Korea and Baiyue; that would be pointless, counterproductive, and only a way to shift the burden of the conflict.

Only when Ying Zheng sweeps across the world and completes the unification, and has his own teachings, will they naturally all be one family in the future.

Chen Hong only offered some protection to Huoyu Manor because of personal relationships.

He waved his hand, dismissing the messenger.

Chen Hong had Madam Hu, Beauty Hu, and Yan Lingji take some of the silk, jade, and fine clothes they liked, and then put the rest away.

As for the 50 beauties, they were clearly palace maids selected from the royal palace, and each of them performed their etiquette impeccably.

Chen Hong then asked Madam Hu to arrange for them to work at Huoyu Mountain Villa.

They wouldn't be taken on the trip; they would be brought back to the mansion on Shouyang Mountain to serve as maids and handle miscellaneous tasks.

Chen Hong soon took Madam Hu, Beauty Hu, and Yan Lingji on a journey through the world.

The first stop is Taiyi Palace, to seek out the Taoist Heavenly Sect and learn about the cultivation methods of this world.

Chen Hong rode the clouds and mist all the way, admiring the beautiful scenery of the world.

Arriving at Mount Taiyi, we descended from the clouds.

"Who is this esteemed master who has graced our Taoist Heavenly Sect with his presence?"

Sensing Chen Hong's powerful aura, Bei Mingzi left the palace immediately.

Outside the palace on the snow-capped mountain, look up at the sky.

The others, including Chisongzi, who had heard Beimingzi's vast voice, also left the palace and looked up at the sky.

"Master, there seems to be someone on those clouds?"

Chishongzi stared in shock at the rapidly descending clouds.

"Hmm." Bei Mingzi stroked his beard and nodded.

"I never imagined that there would still be such a master in the world who could ride the clouds and mist," sighed Bei Mingzi.

Chen Hong quickly landed in front of Bei Mingzi, and the clouds and mist dissipated.

"Beimingzi, the Taoist master of the Heavenly Sect, has met the immortals."

"Chisongzi of the Daoist Heavenly Sect, along with his elders and disciples, pays his respects to the immortal."

"Haha, no need for formalities. I have come here to see the wonderful methods of Taoism. I wonder if I could learn from them?"

Chen Hong raised his hand, and an irresistible force lifted everyone up.

Even Bei Mingzi, the strongest among the Taoist Heavenly Sect, was unable to resist and was helped up.

Everyone was shocked and looked up at Chen Hong in horror.

"I dare not presume to be taught by an immortal. How could we mortals possibly be a match for an immortal's mere thought?"

Bei Mingzi appeared very humble, but his eyes revealed a burning hope.

"May I ask, immortal, have you truly attained immortality and become a god?"

The eyes of everyone in the Taoist Tianzong sect also became fervent and bright.

To attain immortality and become a celestial being is to achieve eternal life.

Isn't this exactly what the Taoists have been tirelessly pursuing all along?
Unfortunately, apart from some ancient and ethereal legends, no one has ever truly attained immortality, nor has anyone ever seen what a real immortal looks like.

Chen Hong smiled and shook his head: "I dare not call myself an immortal, much less an enlightened being."

It's nothing more than possessing some minor supernatural abilities and gaining a certain lifespan.

Chisongzi asked eagerly, "How long will you live? How powerful are your supernatural abilities?"

Chen Hong replied with a smile: "It goes through a cycle of five thousand years, and the return path is unknown."

His supernatural powers are insignificant and not worth mentioning.

The crowd gasped in astonishment.

Bei Mingzi stroked his beard and laughed, saying, "My Daoist Zhuangzi said: In ancient times there was a great tree called Chun, which took eight thousand years for spring and eight thousand years for autumn. This is a great year."

Immortals reincarnate every five thousand years, which is not far off.

"I have heard that the Daoist Tianzong is detached from the world, quiet and inactive, single-mindedly seeking the Dao, and possesses many extraordinary skills."

"How about we have a contest to see the true meaning?"

Chen Hong extended an invitation.

Bei Mingzi nodded: "Very good, I also wish to learn the immortal's wonderful methods."

"please."

"please."

Bei Mingzi led Chen Hong and the others to a plaza for a martial arts contest and to discuss Taoist techniques.
"[Heguang Tongchen]!"

Bei Mingzi started with the highest Taoist mental techniques, not daring to underestimate the supernatural powers of immortals.

Bei Mingzi blends his light with the light of heaven and earth and all things, and is as pure as if he were still alive.

Turning into dust, disappearing without a trace, it can be said to be without a shadow or mark.

He seemed to blend into his surroundings, disappearing completely, and no one could see Bei Mingzi anymore.

At the same time, Bei Mingzi shifted positions and appeared repeatedly.

"Seeing Through Walls!" Chen Hong used the great supernatural power of seeing through walls, and his eyes shone with a strange light. In an instant, he saw the invisible Bei Mingzi.

Bei Mingzi blended seamlessly with the heavens and earth, shifting his position in a few steps to appear before Chen Hong.

Seeing that Chen Hong had seen through his figure, Bei Mingzi remained calm and composed.

"【Autumn Waters of Ten Thousand Rivers】!"

With a wave of his hand, Bei Mingzi manipulated the air currents several feet high. The snowflakes and air currents within those feet swirled and transformed into a Tai Chi diagram, pressing down on Chen Hong.

His inner strength was released outwards, and the power that was both extremely strong and extremely gentle flowed outwards like ribbons and water, wrapping around Chen Hong.

Chen Hong did not attack; instead, a thin layer of spherical blue light emanated from his body.

Bei Mingzi's Wan Chuan Qiu Shui approached Chen Hong, but he was unable to break through the thin layer of blue light.

Chen Hong simply flicked his finger lightly, without any supernatural power, and touched the weak point of the Taiji diagram, instantly disrupting Wan Chuan Qiu Shui's control over the airflow.

In an instant, the Tai Chi diagram collapsed from Chen Hong's fingertips, and the airflow scattered around.

Bei Mingzi exclaimed, "Wonderful, truly exquisite!"

"Sword Control Technique."

With a flick of his sword, Bei Mingzi sent two longswords flying toward Chen Hong.

Chen Hong immediately laughed; someone was actually playing with a sword in front of him.

Although Bei Mingzi is quite impressive for wielding a flying sword in a martial arts world, he's no match for himself.

Flying swords clanged and clattered as they pierced Chen Hong from all directions and angles, attempting to find a weak point and break through Chen Hong's blue light defense.

However, when faced with Chen Hong's [Life Light] Earthly Fiend Divine Power, it was impossible to find any weakness and could not break through the slightest bit of defense.

"The world has lost its color!"

Bei Mingzi used his pure internal energy to cover everything within range, and all things fell into a state of stillness.

Those hit will gradually die, and the colors within the affected area will gradually fade, turning grayish-white.

Everything around them lost its color, leaving only Chen Hong and Bei Mingzi with color.

This move, which caused the world to lose its color, could not deprive Chen Hong of his life.

Bei Mingzi appeared behind Chen Hong with the technique of blending with the world, gathering all his inner strength and concentrating the colorless heaven and earth into a single finger.

Everything had color, except for the fingertips, which carried a terrifying inner force.

At the same time, two flying swords spun and pierced towards this point, sparks flying everywhere.

Even with the combined strength of the three parties, they still couldn't break through Chen Hong's thin blue light.

Bei Mingzi was somewhat desperate.

This gap is really too big.

He was like a tiny mayfly, while Chen Hong was a giant roc soaring through the heavens and the universe.

There is absolutely no comparison between the two.

Chen Hong watched Bei Mingzi's moves with great interest and stretched out his finger.

With two sharp clangs, the two flying swords were deflected.

With another flick of his finger, Bei Mingzi's pure internal energy dissipated.

Centered on the fingertip, a sphere rapidly expands.

The world quickly lost its color, and then slowly regained it.

Chen Hong watched this scene with great interest and smiled:

Has the world lost its color?

"interesting."

"Does this remind you of the power of the colorless realm?"

Bei Mingzi was taken aback, withdrew his fingers, and asked weakly:

"May I ask, immortal, what is the divine power of the Formless Realm?"

"Oh, that's the supreme divine power of a world's gods, capable of suppressing all characteristics. Don't worry about it."

Although Chen Hong spoke casually, Bei Mingzi was inwardly in turmoil.

"Other worlds?"

"Could it be that there really are other worlds in this world?"

"That immortal realm..."

Are immortals from other worlds?

After much deliberation, Bei Mingzi seemed to have finally come up with a reasonable explanation.

As far as he knew, the current environment was simply not conducive to cultivating an immortal.

But Chen Hong just appeared out of nowhere.

If Chen Hong comes from another world, then everything makes sense.

"If an immortal could take me to the immortal realm, wouldn't I be able to become an immortal?"

Thinking of this, Bei Mingzi became even more respectful towards Chen Hong.

Chisongzi and the others also thought of this problem, and became even more respectful to Chen Hong.

"Immortal, I am not even one ten-millionth as good as you. Please come inside for a chat."

Bei Mingzi led Chen Hong and others into Taiyi Palace to enjoy tea and discuss the Dao.

Madam Hu, Beauty Hu, and Yan Lingji followed them inside. Little Yan Lingji, in particular, held her chin high, looking proud and honored.

The ladies all thought Chen Hong was too handsome, and he was always a guest of honor wherever he went.

Chen Hong stayed at the Taoist Tianzong for a while, learning Taoist Qi cultivation techniques and various unique skills and moves.

He has mastered all of the following: the supreme Taoist mental cultivation method, "Harmony with the World," the Qi cultivation techniques, "A Mind Like Still Water" which emphasizes "gathering" and "Autumn Waters of Ten Thousand Rivers" which emphasizes "releasing," and "Heaven and Earth Lose Color" which suppresses stillness and color loss.

Chen Hong also gained some understanding of the methods of cultivating internal energy in this world.

After reading through all the books in the Tianzong Library, a collection of Taoist books, he was able to access the library.

Having emptied the Heavenly Sect of all its knowledge, Chen Hong drifted away.

Tianzong didn't lose out too much either, as they received a lot of guidance from Chen Hong, and the sect leader, elders, and disciples made significant progress in their cultivation techniques.

Although they lacked the path to immortality and their power remained at the martial arts level, at least they knew of the existence of immortals, which strengthened their resolve to seek the Dao.

The timeline is still too early; Xiaomeng, that peerless Taoist genius, has not yet joined the Heavenly Sect.

Feeling that the Heavenly Sect was not interesting, Chen Hong led Yan Lingji and the others to the Taoist Human Sect to continue to fleece them.

(End of this chapter)