Martial Arts Crossover: The Sweeping Monk of Wudang? That's our patriarch!

After the formation was deactivated, he sent a telepathic message to Zhang Sanfeng, asking him to come to the Sutra Repository.

Since the goal is to promote the Great Dao, it's natural that my own junior brother should be the first to be included.

A moment later, Zhang Sanfeng stepped into the pavilion.

"Senior brother, what do you need me for?"

After exchanging greetings, he asked the question.

Lin Daochen did not respond directly, but simply pointed to the futon in front of him: "Junior brother, sit down."

After Zhang Sanfeng sat down, he still didn't answer, but instead asked softly, "Junior brother, do you know why I am so powerful?"

"Of course, it's because my senior brother's talent is unparalleled, surpassing all others throughout history," Zhang Sanfeng blurted out, his tone without hesitation.

Lin Daochen smiled and said, "That's not wrong either."

He possesses extraordinary comprehension; calling him a genius of unparalleled talent would not be an exaggeration.

"But that's not the root cause."

He shifted his tone slightly, his gaze calm: "The real reason is—we are not on the same path."

"You practice martial arts, while I... cultivate immortality."

boom--!

These words, like a thunderclap, exploded in Zhang Sanfeng's ears, making him jump up instantly.

"Cultivate...cultivate...cultivate immortality?!"

Even at the age of 100, with a heart as calm as a still well, he couldn't help but stutter at this moment.

"Junior brother, don't panic, sit down and talk." Lin Daochen's expression remained calm, and his tone was indifferent.

"call……"

Zhang Sanfeng took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and slowly sat back down.

"Senior brother, is the 'cultivation of immortality' you're talking about the kind recorded in Taoist classics? Does such a thing really exist? I always thought it was just the fantasy of the ancients..."

"So... will you also ascend to the Immortal Realm in the future?"

"If that's the case, is the shattered void at the end of martial arts also a path to ascension?"

Problems came pouring in like a torrential downpour, one after another.

"Sort of, and sort of not," Lin Daochen replied calmly.

He then explained, "My path to immortality is essentially a system of cultivation. Although it overlaps somewhat with the ideas in ancient Taoist texts, it is not the same, and one could even say—completely different."

"The pursuit of immortality is what my path shares with the ancient texts. However, what those texts describe is too crude, like the blind men touching an elephant."

"Let me explain in detail."

"Alright, senior brother, please speak." Zhang Sanfeng immediately straightened his back, his eyes fixed on the speaker, his expression as focused as a beginner.

"Let me first give you an overview of the realms of immortality—starting from the Qi Refining stage, this is the foundation for entry..."

"..."

"The core of the path to immortality lies in perceiving and harnessing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth..."

"The so-called martial arts that borrow the power of heaven and earth are actually just a rudimentary application of 'spiritual power' within spiritual energy..."

Lin Daochen simplifies the profound mysteries of immortality and explains them in a gentle and detailed manner.

After listening, Zhang Sanfeng remained silent for a long time, his heart filled with turbulent emotions.

He never imagined that the path his senior brother had chosen would be so vast and profound, far beyond ordinary imagination.

Lin Daochen had only just entered the second stage of the Immortal Path—the Foundation Establishment stage—yet he was already able to directly overwhelm the "Shattered Void" peak of martial arts.

Faced with Zhang Sanfeng's extremely shocking exclamation, Lin Daochen smiled calmly and offered a brief explanation.

Based on his experience fighting Pang Ban and Gao Shulu, the "Shattering the Void" technique in martial arts was no paper tiger. One had just entered this realm, and the other had forcibly advanced through a secret method; neither were true peak experts. Even so, he would have to go all out to defeat them. As for those old monsters who had truly reached this realm for many years? Their strength was far beyond what he could easily suppress in his current state.

The image of the mysterious palace that appeared when Pang Ban ascended to heaven flashed through his mind.

Those people were beings who had broken through the void hundreds of years ago, and their auras were unfathomable, far surpassing those of Pang Ban and his ilk.

With his current strength, the outcome of a direct confrontation would be unpredictable. Unless... he uses his trump card.

For example, the Heavenly Origin God-Slaying Sword—a forbidden technique specifically designed to slay the soul.

Once unleashed, even a powerful being capable of shattering the void would be annihilated. However, this move is his final killing blow and cannot be easily revealed.

Even though he spoke casually, Zhang Sanfeng was still deeply shocked.

The power of the immortal path is simply beyond comprehension.

"Senior brother is truly a heaven-defying individual! He actually managed to create his own path to immortality!"

Zhang Sanfeng was genuinely amazed.

He had thought his senior brother was a rare genius, but he never expected that his true abilities had already exceeded his imagination.

To establish a new school of thought and recreate the cultivation system—what immense power that is!

"My senior brother summoned me here today... could it be because..."

Zhang Sanfeng's voice trembled slightly, a fire faintly burning in his heart.

The next instant, Lin Daochen spoke, his words booming like thunder:

"Junior brother, I wish to pass on the path of immortality to you."

"Would you be willing to abandon martial arts and cultivate immortality?"

"This disciple is willing!"

Zhang Sanfeng blurted it out almost without hesitation.

The path to immortality is the road to heaven, while the path of martial arts is merely a struggle in the mortal world. If there's a way to leap over the dragon gate, who would willingly remain trapped in shallow waters?

Lin Daochen had anticipated this answer.

Anyone with a sound mind would choose the path of immortality.

He raised his hand and handed over an ancient and simple manual, which fell into Zhang Sanfeng's hands.

This is not the newly released "Great Dao Longevity Technique", but another offensive technique - "Primordial Taiji Technique".

A mere one-word difference, yet worlds apart. The former "Hun Yuan Tai Chi Gong" was a top-tier martial art, while the current "Hun Yuan Tai Chi Jue" is a legitimate cultivation method for immortality.

Evolved from the former, it was integrated into the spiritual cultivation system, making it more in line with Zhang Sanfeng's foundation and Daoist philosophy.

Although it cannot compare to Lin Daochen's own fundamental technique, the "Yin Yang Creation Technique," it is far superior to the widely circulated "Great Dao Longevity Technique."

Lin Daochen never hesitates to use his real resources on those close to him.

As for the "Great Dao Longevity Manual"? That was merely an introductory material, intended to promote the revival of spiritual energy and guide the world's evolution. Its original design was not for ascending to the pinnacle of immortality, but rather for its universal applicability, ease of cultivation, and rapid dissemination.

Even so, it remains an unparalleled opportunity that people dream of – after all, even the most ordinary cultivation techniques are still superior to martial arts.

"Thank you so much, senior brother, for bestowing this teaching!"

Zhang Sanfeng held the book with both hands, his expression solemn, almost as if he were bowing.

Just by looking at the name, he understood—this was a legacy tailor-made for him.

My heart was filled with gratitude, and I harbored no resentment whatsoever.

He wouldn't be foolish enough to think, "Why didn't you send it to me sooner?"

To be able to share in such a level of fortune is already an immense favor. Those who are greedy and insatiable are not worthy of the Great Way.

"This technique can only be passed on to a few core disciples, such as Yuanqiao."

Lin Daochen casually instructed, "The rest of you must not divulge this."

Zhang Sanfeng nodded solemnly. He understood the rules.

Then, the two talked about the promotion of "The Great Dao of Longevity" and the future plans of Wudang.

Lin Daochen did not hide the true purpose of this attack method.

There's no need to hide it.

Once Zhang Sanfeng truly embarks on the path of cultivation, he will immediately realize that the spiritual energy of this world is pitifully thin.

In Lin Daochen's plan, as this martial arts world gradually transforms into a cultivation world, it will form a solemn pyramid.

He himself will always be at the highest point of the tower.

He wouldn't say this outright, but the blueprint he outlined for Zhang Sanfeng already contained hidden secrets.

He started from the second level—the Wudang Sect of today, and the Wudang Immortal Sect of the future.

Once this world is fully upgraded to a cultivation world, the Wudang Immortal Sect will become the only holy land.

Master the various cultivation techniques he created himself, and enjoy the most abundant cultivation resources in the world.

Below them are the various immortal cultivation dynasties supported by Wudang.

These dynasties, backed by the immortal sects, had a solid foundation and a promising future.

Further down the hierarchy are the sects that originally had some foundation. Even if they manage to survive and rise amidst global upheavals, without the support of Wudang, their development speed is destined to be far behind the dynasties.

As for the lowest-level rogue cultivators? Apart from the basic attack method "The Great Dao of Longevity," they have nothing else to rely on. Their entire future depends on their own struggle.

After hearing this plan, Zhang Sanfeng couldn't help but exclaim, "Senior Brother, you are truly a genius!"

In this situation, Wudang is undoubtedly the biggest winner.

He also knew perfectly well that because the Immortal Path was founded by Lin Daochen and all attack methods originated from him, this dominance was unbreakable.

Even if someone were to create their own method of cultivating immortality in the future, it would certainly be a matter of thousands of years from now.

How could the "new law" of that time be compared with the work of the founder who established the school of thought?

With Lin Daochen around, Wudang is the source of immortality in this world, and its only light.

After a moment's thought, Zhang Sanfeng said, "Senior brother, to promote the 'Great Dao Longevity Technique,' we need the power of the rulers of the major dynasties to spread it throughout the world quickly."

"That suits me perfectly." Lin Daochen nodded with a light laugh.

The reason I summoned him here today is precisely for this matter.

He ordered Zhang Sanfeng to immediately arrange for a group of Wudang disciples to travel to various dynasties and convey their orders to the monarchs of those countries to personally come to Wudang to discuss matters.

Why not just issue an imperial edict directly?

Why insist that they come in person?

From the very first step, Wudang was to establish its supreme authority—the future immortal sect would be the center of the world.

"Have Nephew Lianzhou and the others come back as well," Lin Daochen added.

Besides the Qin Dynasty and the Northern Liang Dynasty (formerly Liyang), Wudang also had branches in the Song and Wu Dynasties. Mo Shenggu and Zhang Songxi guarded Wudang in the Song Dynasty, while Zhang Cuishan was in charge of Wudang in the Wu Dynasty.

"Understood, Senior Brother," Zhang Sanfeng replied.

He then took his leave.

Upon returning to his residence, he immediately summoned Song Yuanqiao, briefly explained the secrets of the Immortal Path, and ordered him to quickly dispatch his trusted disciples with secret messages to various branches.

Upon hearing this, Song Yuanqiao was greatly shocked, but dared not delay for the slightest and immediately did as instructed.

Soon, several Wudang disciples descended the mountain, mounted their swift horses, and galloped off like lightning, each heading towards one of the five great dynasties of the land.

The closest to the emperor was the Ming Dynasty, so the first to receive the news was the Ming emperor, Zhengde.

After a private conversation with Yin Liting, the emperor was so excited that he immediately mustered his imperial guards and rushed to Wudang Mountain with Yin Liting.

Several days later.

The rulers of the four dynasties of Qin, Song, Wu, and Northern Liang all received the notification.

Just like Emperor Zhengde, all four emperors acted swiftly and decisively, leading their elite troops and rushing to Wudang Mountain day and night.

The distances varied across dynasties, so the arrival times naturally differed.

However, Lin Daochen did not meet with them one by one. Instead, he waited until everyone had gathered before summoning the five emperors together into the Wudang Sutra Repository.

At this moment, he sat cross-legged on the futon, his aura calm and deep.

Opposite them sat five emperors—Qin Shi Huang, Xu Xiao of Northern Liang, Zhu Houzhao of Ming, Kou Zhong of Wu, and the ruler of Song—all seated on prayer cushions.

He appeared calm on the surface, but his eyes betrayed his burning desire and anticipation.

When the Wudang disciples issued the summons, their words were vague, concealing a hidden meaning in every single word. Yet it was precisely this veiled hint that stirred the hearts and stirred the blood of the five emperors.

"Master," Ying Zheng rose and asked, his voice trembling slightly, "did you summon us to Wudang this time... truly to impart the secret of immortality?"

Of the five, the one most obsessed with immortality was none other than the Qin Emperor. His eyes burned with a yearning that spanned millennia.

"good."

Lin Daochen sat upright like a mountain, his tone calm yet heavy as a thousand pounds.

"The reason I have summoned you here is to impart the teachings and methods—the art of cultivating immortality. Today, the lecture will begin."

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent.

Immediately afterwards, the five men were shaken to their core, and their eyes burst with undisguised ecstasy.