Dao Qi Wu Zang Guan Guan: I became a Daoist Master in the 1990s

Chapter 173 Accepting Song Wan as a Disciple: Dharma, Altar, Fist!

At the summit of Mount Qingcheng, in front of the Youxian Palace, the autumn wind brushes past the newly painted palace doors, bringing a touch of coolness.

The emptiness after the guests had all left made the newly built Taoist temple seem even more secluded.

Qi Yun stood on the stone steps, his dark blue Taoist robe fluttering slightly in the wind, and looked at Song Wan beside him.

"How has your cultivation progressed during this time of busy construction and grand ceremony?"

Upon hearing this, Song Wan's expression darkened slightly, and she lowered her head and said softly, "Abbot, to be honest, I have been devoted to the construction of the temple and the preparation of the ceremony for a long time. I really can't find a whole block of time to cultivate... I can only manage to cultivate for a short while in the morning and evening, and the progress is very small."

Qi Yun nodded, his gaze sweeping over the newly renovated palace complex before him, and said slowly, "You have indeed worked hard these past few days, doing everything personally and wholeheartedly."

"Your hard work and contributions are greatly appreciated for the successful completion of Youxian Palace."

He changed the subject, his gaze falling on Song Wan's face, "You are still a member of Bureau 749, yet you manage the secular affairs of Youxian Palace for me."

If the name is not correct, then the words will not be proper; if the words are not proper, then things will not be accomplished.

"This will not be a good strategy for either you or the palace in the long run."

Song Wan's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason. She had a vague premonition of something and listened intently, holding her breath.

"Would you be willing to become a disciple of my Five Organs Observation School?"

These words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up huge waves in Song Wan's heart.

She looked up abruptly, her eyes filled with unbelievable surprise!
The Five Organs View! This is the newly established seventh lineage of the Xuan Yi Alliance, inheriting the renowned Northern Emperor lineage!
It has a complete system and profound Taoist principles.

In contrast, the cultivation techniques obtained by exchanging merits and privileges within Bureau 749 are not only expensive, but also mostly unsystematic, making them inefficient to master.

To be able to join such a newly established lineage that is in dire need of talent and become one of its founding disciples is an opportunity that countless practitioners dream of but cannot obtain!
Just look at the status of Master Gongyang of Qingyang Palace to understand this; he is a true Taoist master, respected by all, far beyond the reach of an ordinary staff member of Bureau 749.

She originally thought that the unpleasantness when she first met Qi Yun had already ruined this chance for immortality, but she never expected that... the abbot would still be willing to give her this opportunity!
Overwhelmed by immense joy and excitement, she almost felt dizzy.

Without any hesitation, she immediately took a step back, straightened her clothes, and with an extremely solemn expression, was about to kneel down in front of Qi Yun.

"I am willing! Disciple Song Wan greets Master!" Her voice trembled slightly with excitement, yet remained exceptionally firm.

Qi Yun stood still, his posture as upright as a pine tree, and calmly accepted her solemn apprenticeship ceremony.

This confirms the master-disciple relationship, and he deserves it.

After Song Wan finished kowtowing three times, Qi Yun stepped forward and reached out to help her up, saying, "Get up."

Song Wan got up as instructed, her face flushed with excitement, and her eyes shining brightly.

"Once you enter my sect, you must abide by my rules." Qi Yun's tone was calm yet authoritative. "The Five Organs Sect has its own rules for accepting disciples."

All new disciples must start from the outer sect.

I will first teach you the 'Five Internal Organs Fist,' which is the method for building a foundation.

"If you can break through your four internal organs within six months, I will allow you to enter the inner sect and teach you the true teachings."

"Yes! This disciple will certainly cultivate diligently without ceasing and will never let Master down!"

Song Wan immediately agreed, her heart filled with fighting spirit.

Qi Yun nodded slightly, turned around and said, "Come with me."

The ceremony had just ended, and the tourists and staff at Youxian Palace had all left, leaving the vast palace and temple exceptionally empty and tranquil.

Qi Yun led Song Wan to a secluded open space next to the main hall. Surrounded by ancient trees and paved with bluestone slabs, it was a perfect place to practice martial arts.

"The Five Organs Fist, as the name suggests, cultivates the five vital energies of the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys, harmonizes the internal organs, and connects the bridge between heaven and earth. It is the foundation for refining essence into qi."

Qi Yun stood with his hands behind his back and began to teach the principles of boxing: "The essence is to use the internal to drive the external, and to generate movement and stillness from each other."

It's not just about the form of external martial arts; each move must be coordinated with breathing and visualization of the corresponding internal organs..."

His explanations were insightful yet easy to understand. He not only elucidated the mysteries of the boxing technique itself, but also incorporated his own insights and understandings gained from his practice, pointing out many common pitfalls and key points that beginners often fall into.

Song Wan herself had a solid foundation in Baguazhang and was already familiar with the human body's meridians and the flow of energy, so she listened very attentively.

After the explanation, Qi Yun said, "Watch carefully."

After saying that, he began to practice.

The movements appear slow and gentle, yet they contain immense power. Every action is in harmony with the rhythm of breathing, and the aura around the body surges accordingly, as if an invisible field is created.

The five styles of boxing correspond to the five internal organs, each with its own characteristics: calm and focused, swift and agile, expansive and expansive, concentrated and powerful, embodying both spirit and intention.

After finishing his set of punches, Qi Yun stood up, his breathing as steady as ever.

"You try it once." Song Wan focused her mind and recalled, then copied the same pattern.

She has a background in martial arts, so she can imitate the appearance very quickly and her movements are roughly correct, but her concentration and breathing coordination are far from perfect.

Qi Yun didn't say much. After she finished her first strike, suddenly, the end of Cheng Yun's sword sheath struck her heart point with lightning speed.

Song Wan trembled all over, feeling a warm yet powerful heat flow through her acupoints and instantly surge into her heart, like a spark falling into an oil depot!
"boom!"

She felt her heart leap, and a surge of intense heat spread out, rushing through the Shaoyin Heart Meridian of Hand. Her meridians, which had been tempered and strengthened during her Baguazhang practice, felt almost no resistance in the face of this powerful force, and flowed smoothly in an instant!
The mind is clear!

The warmth did not stop; it continued to nourish her heart meridian before slowly dissipating.

Song Wan stood there, her face full of astonishment. She felt a surge of joy and warmth in her heart, her breathing became exceptionally deep and powerful, and her senses seemed to have become much sharper.

"The Five Organs Fist and Xingyi Fist are closely related, both starting from the five internal organs to cultivate essence, energy and spirit." Qi Yun's voice pulled her back from her shock. "The splitting, collapsing, drilling, cannoning and horizontal movements of Xingyi Fist also correspond to the five elements."

Practicing both simultaneously allows for mutual verification and achieves twice the result with half the effort.

Next, Qi Yun taught the essentials of Xingyi Five Elements Boxing one by one.

After the instruction was completed, Song Wan had memorized the essence of the two sets of boxing techniques. She felt as if a completely new door had opened before her, and her excitement was beyond words.

She bowed again and said sincerely, "Thank you, Master, for passing on your skills!"

Qi Yun nodded: "You can put aside the affairs of Youxian Palace for the next few days. You should focus on your cultivation, stabilize your realm, and familiarize yourself with the fist techniques."

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.

"Yes, disciple understands!" Song Wan replied respectfully.

Qi Yun said no more, turned around and paced away, heading alone towards the more secluded inner courtyard of the Five Organs Temple.

The library in the inner courtyard is no longer empty.

The congratulatory gifts from various branches of the Xuan Yi Alliance, along with a large number of classic texts, have already been stored in the archives.

Besides the common printed editions of the Daoist Canon, there are also many rare and precious ancient books.

Qi Yun's gaze swept across the bookshelf, first drawn to several thread-bound books that were clearly old and made of special materials.

Those were gifts from several families who did not attend the ceremony; they were the scattered magical techniques of the Northern Emperor Sect that they had collected and preserved.

He pulled out two books, the covers of which were inscribed in ancient seal script as "The Secret Instructions of the Golden Fire Bell" and "The Eye of the Soul-Chasing and Ghost-Exploring Method".

Opening the book "Secret Instructions of the Golden Fire Bell," the opening chapter explains the "Yin Bell" method within the Golden Fire Bell.

This method requires first casting a bell the size of a child's fist, called a "fire bell".

The casting process is extremely complicated. It requires carving countless runes inside the bell using special tools. After it is formed, it must be refined with specific rituals and nourished with incense and the power of vows every day until it is refined into a magic weapon before one can begin to cultivate the corresponding magic seal.

When activated, the fire bell is shaken and the magic seal is used to release "yin fire," which is extremely powerful against ghosts and evil spirits, and can also directly burn the life force of living beings. It is truly a fierce and domineering spell.

However, the prerequisites for cultivation are harsh and take a long time.

Qi Yun glanced at it briefly and put it down. Although this method was powerful, it was somewhat repetitive for him. He had the Crimson Hunting Fire, which was even more powerful and did not require any external aids.

He then picked up "The Eye of the Soul Chaser".

This method is actually a pupil technique, and its cultivation method is profound. It involves combining visualization and meditation with the circulation of true qi to gradually temper the eyes.

Once mastered, one's eyes can see through illusions, directly observe the flow of Yin and Yang energies, and are adept at tracking the traces left by all Yin entities, ghosts, and evil spirits. One can also observe the strength of the life force of living beings and the flow of earth energy in mountains and rivers. It is an extremely practical auxiliary spell.

“That’s exactly what I need.” Qi Yun’s heart stirred slightly.

Although Master Songfeng's "Searching for Yin and Exploring Evil Talisman" is good, it belongs to his lineage.

Once this eye technique is mastered, it becomes like a personal supernatural power, which can be used with a mere thought, making it undoubtedly much more convenient.

Among the other gifts were two scrolls of secret instructions on setting up a small "Northern Emperor's Altar," and a method for drawing "Northern Emperor's Exorcising Talismans."

On behalf of Dalin Temple, Master Liaokong presented a copy of the "Vajra Fist Manual," a manual for cultivating a powerful and vigorous style of martial arts.

Qi Yun put the other books away for the time being, and took the scroll "The Eye of the Soul-Chasing and Ghost-Exploring" and sat down on the futon by the window.

The sky outside the window gradually darkened, and the autumn atmosphere deepened.

He slowly unrolled the book, immersing himself in it, studying it word by word, his mind gradually sinking into it.

Inside the library, only the soft sound of pages turning could be heard.

(End of this chapter)