Starting with Hyuga, traversing countless heavens

“Good tea!”

Xuanyuan Jingcheng let out a sigh, and Hinata Hoshino smiled and asked, "What's so good about it?"

"First, it is tender, brightly colored, with many buds, lots of white down, small and neat in shape, and has a rich aroma."

Secondly, it must be clean, free of impurities such as tea stems, petioles, and tea seeds.

Then there are the ropes, tightly knotted and heavy, flat, smooth, and straight.

Finally, the aroma is pleasant and refreshing, without any musty, rancid, smoky, burnt, sour, or other off-odors.

Although I am not knowledgeable enough to identify this type of tea, based on these characteristics, it is not difficult to tell that this is a good tea.

Xuanyuan Jingcheng's answer made Hinata Hoshino's face show a hint of amusement. He could also comment on tea from other worlds in a very eloquent way. He was indeed a Confucian sage, eloquent and persuasive.

Hinata Hoshino looked at Xuan Yuan Jingcheng and asked her next question, "What is a human being?"

"At the beginning of life..."

Hinata Hoshino interrupted Xuan Yuan Jingcheng, "Don't say it's intentional, say it's your personal understanding."

Born between heaven and earth.

Hinata Hoshino nodded in agreement, explaining that removing two horizontal strokes from the character "天" (tian) would result in the character "人" (ren).

"What is Tao?"

"All things in heaven and earth are the Dao."

Hinata Hoshino grew increasingly satisfied with Xuanyuan Jingcheng, finding him to be a good person to discuss philosophy with.

"Okay, what you said is very good. Next, I'm going to talk about my way, so listen carefully."

The Eastern Wood, its emperor is Taihao, its minister is Jumang, and its god is Jupiter.

The West is associated with metal, its emperor is Shaohao, its prime minister is Rushou, and its god is Taibai.

The south is associated with fire, its emperor is Yan Di, its prime minister is Zhu Ming, and its deity is Yinghuo.

The northern waters are ruled by Emperor Zhuanxu, whose prime minister is Xuanming, and whose deity is the planet Chenxing.

The central earth, its emperor is the Yellow Emperor, its prime minister is Houtu, and its god is Saturn…”

Hinata Hoshino began to briefly explain his Way of the Stars to Xuanyuan Jingcheng. Strictly speaking, Hinata Hoshino's essence lies in the stars, not in the space and death laws he had already comprehended.

Hinata Hoshino spoke slowly, and Xuanyuan Jingcheng tried hard to memorize and understand, but he found that no matter how hard he tried, he could only remember a limited amount. It was as if the heavens and earth were preventing him from memorizing. Xuanyuan Jingcheng could only try to memorize and understand what was useful to him.

During the process of listening to the Dao, Xuanyuan Jingcheng showed a faint tendency to break through the Great Celestial Phenomenon, but ultimately the breakthrough was stopped due to the influence of fate.

Hinata Hoshino reached out and grabbed a lotus flower representing fortune from the Golden Pond behind Longhu Mountain.

Hinata Hoshino held the lotus of fortune in both hands, clapped his hands together, and the lotus vanished into nothingness, the fortune dissipated. Hinata Hoshino then clapped his hands again, and the dissipated fortune entered Xuan Yuan Jingcheng's body.

Xuanyuan Jingcheng's aura surged, and he suddenly broke through the Great Celestial Phenomenon Realm, attaining the Dao Sage Realm.

"Thank you sir."

Xuanyuan Jingcheng sensed his breakthrough and bowed to Hyuga Hoshino. The barrier that had troubled him for many years was now broken, and even the realm of a terrestrial immortal was now unimpeded. However, Xuanyuan Jingcheng wanted to comprehend it slowly, so he deliberately suppressed his realm.

Hinata Hoshino didn't say much, but calmly spread his hands and said to Xuan Yuan Jincheng, "It's your turn. Tell me, what is the Dao in your heart?"

Xuanyuan Jingcheng's expression hardened, and he began to slowly expound his Dao. Xuanyuan Jingcheng's Dao was based on Confucianism, yet it also subtly carried the essence of both Buddhism and Taoism.

At the same time, he also carried his understanding of the Way of Heaven and Earth. Although he was not able to create his own doctrine, his understanding of the universe and all things surpassed that of most Confucian scholars. Otherwise, he would not have been able to achieve the status of a Confucian sage.

Hinata Hoshino listened quietly, and felt that he had gained something. That's how all things in the world are; they all have similarities and are mutually beneficial.

However, Hyuga Hoshino's level was too high. Although he gained some knowledge, it did not allow him to make any breakthroughs in his cultivation level.

However, Hinata Hoshino didn't care. As long as he could gain something, that was enough. After all, the path after becoming an immortal was like a new realm, even if it was just a minor realm.

Xuanyuan Jingcheng stopped lecturing. He felt that he had finished recounting all the knowledge he had learned in his life, and he had nothing more to say if he continued.

However, seeing Hyuga Hoshino listening with great interest, Xuan Yuan Jingcheng still felt a pang of guilt. In the end, he still couldn't help the other party, while the other party successfully helped him step into the Great Celestial Phenomenon Realm.

With Xuanyuan Jingcheng's current level of cultivation, after a period of further development, he is confident that he will have even stronger combat power after breaking through to the Land Immortal realm, a level that can completely crush Xuanyuan Dapan.

Xuanyuan Jingcheng glanced at Xuanyuan Qingfeng. He and Hinata Hoshino hadn't been discussing Dao for long, but the look of surprise on Xuanyuan Qingfeng's face remained.

Xuanyuan Jingcheng chuckled lightly, "Qingfeng, I'm sorry to you and your mother. I've been studying all these years, hoping that one day I can kill Xuanyuan Dapan and give you back a peaceful Huishan."

My current level is still a bit lacking, so I'll have to trouble you for a while longer. As for your mother, please keep it a secret for now.

Xuan Yuan Qingfeng nodded, then realized what Xuan Yuan Jingcheng was talking about, and her expression changed. "Father, what are you saying? I don't want any Huishan. Can't our family just be happy together?"

"No one knows a daughter better than her father. There is ambition in your eyes. You hope for family reunion, but you also hope to achieve something. You can't hide it from me. Perhaps I shouldn't have named you Qingfeng."

Hinata Hoshino stopped his meditation. Xuan Yuan Jingcheng's Dao was not enough for him. It seemed he should meet Hong Xixiang. However, Hong Xixiang had not yet awakened, so for Hinata Hoshino, he was probably just a small dessert and not enough to satisfy his hunger.

"Thank you. My objective has been achieved. I should be going now."

"Wait a minute." Xuan Yuan Jingcheng suddenly bowed to Hyuga Hoshino. "If possible, please take my daughter with you, sir."

"This is like throwing lambs to the wolves, Xuanyuan Jingcheng. Aren't you really afraid that one day Xuanyuan Qingfeng will come back with the child?"

“If it is my daughter’s own choice, I have nothing to say. If she does not wish to, I will seek justice even if it means my own death. Besides, it is not impossible for her to leave her father and keep her son.”

Hinata Hoshino glanced at Xuan Yuan Jingcheng with some surprise. Having such thoughts proved that Xuan Yuan Jingcheng was indeed a remarkable person.

Hinata Hoshino looked at Xuan Yuan Qingfeng, "Would you like to come with me?"

Xuan Yuan Qingfeng gazed at Xuan Yuan Jingcheng and realized that he had also aged. Perhaps she could learn more if she left with Hinata Hoshino.

However, Xuan Yuan Qingfeng was puzzled as to why Xuan Yuan Jingcheng would want to kill Xuan Yuan Dapan, and what he meant by a peaceful Huishan.

Hinata Hoshino saw through Xuan Yuan Qingfeng's thoughts and found it strange. Logically speaking, Xuan Yuan Dapan's reputation in Huishan was not good. Even if the Xuan Yuan family members intended to hide it, people outside the Xuan Yuan family would not. How was Xuan Yuan Qingfeng kept in the dark?

Hinata Hoshino rested her head on Xuan Yuan Qingfeng's shoulder and whispered a few words in her ear, recounting Xuan Yuan Da Pan's great achievements to Xuan Yuan Qingfeng. Xuan Yuan Qingfeng suddenly shuddered; Xuan Yuan Da Pan was truly shameless.

Xuan Yuan Qingfeng immediately understood why Xuan Yuan Jingcheng insisted that she leave. "Father, I am willing to leave with this gentleman."

"My surname is Zhang, and my given name is Xingye."

Xuan Yuan Jingcheng saw Hinata Hoshino approach Xuan Yuan Qingfeng's ear, and Xuan Yuan Qingfeng showed no resistance, so he felt relieved. "Thank you, Mr. Zhang, for taking care of my daughter."

Hinata Hoshino nodded. It was nothing to worry about. Besides, having him take care of Xuanyuan Qingfeng meant Xuanyuan Jingcheng would have a grandson.

Hinata Hoshino suddenly realized something was wrong. This old man was trying to take advantage of him. If Hinata Hoshino and Xuanyuan Qingfeng had anything going on, wouldn't he have to call Xuanyuan Jingcheng his father-in-law?

Hinata Hoshino made up his mind to call Xuanyuan Jingcheng "Brother Jingcheng" from now on, so that he wouldn't be taken advantage of like that.

Xuan Yuan Qingfeng bid farewell to Xuan Yuan Jingcheng with tears in her eyes, seemingly forgetting to say goodbye to her mother. In reality, after learning of Xuan Yuan Jingcheng's good intentions, Xuan Yuan Qingfeng harbored some resentment towards her mother, so her failure to say goodbye was somewhat of a childish act.

Xuanyuan Jingcheng's gaze swept over the onlookers, and his aura, belonging to the Great Celestial Phenomenon Realm, swept across a small area, stunning several people.

Chapter 326 Wudang Mountain, Hong Xixiang, Wang Chonglou

Xuanyuan Jingcheng had no choice but to try anything, using a method he'd read about in a book to press several acupoints on the individuals. Sure enough, when they woke up, they were all dazed and seemed to have no recollection of what had just happened.

A rocky platform rose, carrying the two away. Hyuga Hoshino observed the world's fortunes. After he plucked a lotus flower of fortune from Longhu Mountain, no one had noticed. Zhao Huangchao was indeed unhelpful. The fortunes of Beimang and Liyang were shaped like dragons, but Beimang's fortune was strong, while Liyang's fortune showed signs of decline.

That's a giant python swallowing a dragon; that's Beiliang. On the nearby mountain, a long sword lies across the sky; that must be Wudang.

They changed direction and headed towards Wudang. Hinata Hoshino still really wanted to see Hong Xixiang.

At that time, Hong Xixiang and Wang Chonglou were competing in shooting range on the mountaintop.

Under a clear blue sky, Wang Chonglou, on a whim, challenged Hong Xixiang to a contest of skill. Of course, Wang Chonglou won, having at least mastered the Great Yellow Court technique. Hong Xixiang was very strong in his previous life, but he had no cultivation yet.

The two men shuddered, exchanged a smile, and Wang Chonglou instinctively reached out to pat Hong Xixiang's shoulder, but Hong Xixiang dodged him.

They've known each other for quite some time, and Hong Xixiang knows his senior brother's nature all too well; he's definitely the type who wants to wipe his hands on him after using the restroom.

Wang Chonglou didn't manage to wipe his hands, but he wasn't disappointed. He simply wiped them on his Taoist robe. As the two were playing around, they suddenly sensed a change in the world around them.

The Taoist aura of the entire Wudang Mountain changed. At this moment, both Wang Chonglou and Hong Xixiang's first thought was that a powerful being had arrived, and that this being carried great fortune.

The two looked around, and finally looked up into the distance. A rocky platform carried them from afar and landed in front of them.

"Are you two Hong Xixiang and Wang Chonglou?"

Hinata Hoshino had never met Wang Chonglou and Hong Xixiang, but Hong Xixiang was using Wang Ye's body at the time, and he had memorized Hong Xixiang's aura, so the young Taoist in front of him must be Hong Xixiang.

Looking at Hinata Hoshino, Wang Chonglou was filled with astonishment. His demeanor seemed to far surpass that of a human. He must be a legendary immortal.

However, according to ancient records, those immortals who supposedly passed through the Heavenly Gate were a group of lawless people who arbitrarily manipulated the Qi, seized fortune, and acted arrogantly.

The person before them was like a gentle spring breeze, with a warm and amiable demeanor, quite unlike the wanton and reckless character described in ancient texts.

The moment Hong Xixiang saw Hinata Hoshino, he felt a strange sense of familiarity, as if he had entrusted something to Hinata Hoshino. However, Hong Xixiang had not yet awakened his past life, so he had no recollection of the order he had given Hinata Hoshino.

Before Hong Xixiang could react, Wang Chonglou waved his whisk and bowed to Hyuga Hoshino.

"Greetings to this venerable immortal. I was unaware of your presence and what brings you here?"

"Ah, I've come to see Hong Xixiang. He once asked me to do something, so I've come to keep my appointment. But it seems he hasn't remembered it yet."

Hinata Hoshino looked at the stunned Hong Xixiang and chuckled softly. He then explained his purpose for coming.

Hong Xixiang unconsciously scratched his head. He had once entrusted the person in front of him with a task, but he genuinely didn't know what it was. Perhaps it was a task from a past life, but he simply couldn't recall it.

Hong Xixiang bowed to Hinata Hoshino, "I'm sorry, I really can't remember that."

Hinata Hoshino raised an eyebrow, pulled Xuan Yuan Qingfeng to the ground, and said, "Stay by my side and don't wander off."

Hinata Hoshino made a gesture towards the Lu Zu sword on the main hall, and the wooden sword came into his hand. Hinata Hoshino began to use the Heavenly Escape Sword Technique. Hong Xixiang looked at the sword technique Hinata Hoshino used and felt that it was somewhat familiar. He unconsciously used his hand as a sword to follow along.

Hong Xixiang's movements were initially slow, unable to keep up with Hyuga Hoshino's at all. However, his movements gradually increased, not only keeping up with the speed at which Hyuga Hoshino wielded his longsword, but also showing a tendency to be half a beat faster than Hyuga Hoshino.

He appeared to be very familiar with this sword technique. Wang Chonglou's gaze flickered as he looked at Hong Xixiang. Then he glanced at the Lu Zu sword in Hong Xixiang's hand. Wang Chonglou couldn't help but smile bitterly. He and his master's vision was ultimately too narrow; they only knew that Hong Xixiang might have been an extraordinary being in his previous life, but they hadn't considered the possibility of him being related to Lu Zu.

Because Lu Zu is the strongest fighter in the entire world, even Wang Xianzhi of Wudi City is not Lu Zu's match in terms of the game's lore.

Halfway through his sword dance, before he had even completed the entire sword technique, Hyuga Hoshino suddenly tossed the Lu Zu sword in his hand, which Hong Xixiang naturally caught.

He continued wielding the sword, quickly completing the entire Heavenly Shield Sword Technique. A glint of light flashed in Hong Xixiang's eyes, but it quickly disappeared as if it had never existed.

Hong Xixiang, regaining his senses, stared blankly at the Lu Zu sword in his hand for a moment. He hadn't expected that the Lu Zu sword would feel like a part of his body.

Hong Xixiang felt a strange sense of familiarity. He was not dull-witted; on the contrary, his talent was frighteningly high. In just a moment, he understood the reason: he had once been Lu Zu in a previous life.

Hong Xixiang tossed the Lü Zu sword into the air, and the sword transformed into a streak of light and returned to the main hall. Hong Xixiang realized that he was not yet qualified to wield this sword.

Hong Xixiang bowed to Hyuga Hoshino. "Thank you, sir. I don't know what I asked of you, or what price I paid. But I still want to thank you for your guidance, even though I can't recall my past. If you have any requests, I will definitely grant them, whatever they may be, as long as they are within my capabilities."

Hinata Hoshino stroked his chin. Right now, he really didn't have anything he wanted to do. Perhaps he should stay on Mount Wudang for a while, and also see what was so special about the martial arts of this world. After all, the sword he sought had already reached the second level of Earth Immortal; the rest of the path would only become more and more difficult.