I'm already a Great Luo Golden Immortal, how come you're only Martial Saints?

As more and more fellow disciples came seeking the Yi Jin Jing, Ning Chen spent most of his time each day receiving visitors and lecturing on the scripture, which even slightly affected his own cultivation.

At first, the monkey found it lively and interesting, but later it became a little impatient.

He and Ning Chen were cultivating together peacefully, practicing martial arts and eating peaches every day, living a carefree life. Now that their regular routine has been disrupted, how could he be willing to accept it?

When another senior brother arrived, the monkey would hide to the side and sulk, muttering to himself, "My junior brother is almost a storyteller now."

On this day, Ning Chen had just seen off a senior brother of the Hui generation who was beaming with joy, and was preparing to catch his breath and get back to practicing the Yi Jin Jing.

The boy, dressed in a moon-white Taoist robe and possessing a cool and aloof demeanor, quietly appeared outside the door.

"Junior Brother Ning Chen, the Ancestral Master summons you to his cave immediately."

Ning Chen felt a chill run down his spine, straightened his robes, and followed the boy away.

The monkey tugged at his sleeve and whispered.

"The patriarch will ask you about your origins again; do not jeopardize your own future..."

Ning Chen found it amusing, nodded, and followed the boy to the Ancestral Master's cave.

Upon re-entering the Three Star Cave, the cave was still shrouded in mist, exuding a natural Taoist charm.

Bodhi Patriarch sat upright on the stone bed, looking peacefully at Ning Chen.

"Ning Chen, there has been quite a commotion at the sect recently because of you..."

The patriarch spoke calmly, his face remaining completely still, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Ning Chen bowed immediately.

"This disciple is terrified. I have disturbed the tranquility of the mountain gate. It was not my intention. However, my fellow disciples are eager to seek the Dao, and I dare not keep anything to myself..."

The patriarch slightly raised his hand, stopping him from speaking.

"Your Yi Jin Jing does have its unique features, and it is very effective in building a foundation, refining the body, and opening up the barriers. However, if you teach it to others one by one, it will take a lot of time and effort, delay your cultivation, and it is not a long-term solution."

Ning Chen lowered his head and listened quietly.

The patriarch pondered for a moment and said.

"How about this: you transcribe this scripture completely, annotate your insights and reflections, and include it in the scripture library as one of the supplementary cultivation methods. Later, disciples of the sect can borrow it for study according to the rules, which will save you the trouble of explaining it every day. What do you think?"

Ning Chen's heart skipped a beat. This was undoubtedly the best way to solve the current predicament. It would not only allow the Yi Jin Jing to be passed down in Fangcun Mountain, but also save him the trouble of explaining it.

Moreover, Patriarch Bodhi would certainly not ask him to give up the Yi Jin Jing for nothing.

He immediately agreed.

"This disciple respectfully obeys the ancestral master's decree and wishes to offer this scripture to benefit all fellow disciples..."

The patriarch nodded, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"Your contribution of the scriptures has benefited your fellow disciples. I may grant you one request, as long as it does not violate the rules and ethics of the sect!"

Any request!

Ning Chen's heart skipped a beat.

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

Should we directly ask the patriarch to pass down the "Great Celestial Immortal Technique"?

That is the true teaching of the core disciples of Fangcun Mountain, pointing directly to the path of the Golden Immortal.

The monkey also underwent seven years of arduous training in the mountain gate, demonstrating exceptional performance, before being granted the instruction.

To speak now would be too greedy and presumptuous, and could very well backfire.

Please grant me the transformation of the Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends?

However, at this moment, his foundation is not yet stable and his cultivation is shallow. Even if he obtains the method, he may not be able to cultivate smoothly.

Ning Chen knew in his heart that although his physical constitution, comprehension and physique were improving at the same time.

However, judging from the fact that he only practiced the Golden Bell Cover technique, it is clear that he is still quite far from having the aptitude of a monkey, a spiritual embryo of heaven and earth.

Please, Master, give me a few more teachings so I can quickly improve my spiritual cultivation?

However, the patriarch's practice of holding sermons every six months must have had a profound meaning. Blindly rushing into things could lead to an unstable foundation and endless troubles...

Various thoughts flashed through Ning Chen's mind in a flash.

In the end, Ning Chen suppressed his longing for the Supreme Immortal Technique.

He took a deep breath, lifted his robe, and knelt down with utmost solemnity.

"This disciple has no other request! I only wish that the Ancestral Master would have mercy and accept me into the Fangcun Mountain Sect as a formal disciple! This disciple will certainly abide by the sect rules, diligently cultivate the Great Dao, bring glory to the sect, and never dare to fail the Ancestral Master's kindness!"

Ning Chen's clear voice echoed in the empty cave.

Becoming an apprentice is the best solution at present. Given the speed of his progress, once he is accepted into the master's tutelage, he will surely enjoy many benefits in the future.

What about the Great Celestial Immortal Technique and the Seventy-Two Transformations of Earthly Fiends? If the monkey learned them, wouldn't you teach him?

On the cloud bed, Patriarch Bodhi remained silent for a moment.

Looking down at the young man from another world, he could feel Ning Chen's sincerity and boundless yearning for the Great Dao.

Although Bodhi Patriarch's expression did not change, the slight upturn of his lips betrayed his true feelings at that moment.

This offering of scriptures is also a test from the patriarch for Ning Chen.

Clearly, Ning Chen's response pleased him greatly.

What a fine seed for spiritual cultivation! He knows how to choose, discern the opportune moment, and understands what is fundamental. His character has matured and become much more resilient since we first met.

What's even more remarkable is that this child has made rapid progress, almost surpassing even the monkey born of heaven and earth.

The patriarch slowly stroked his long, snow-white beard, and finally couldn't help but show a relieved smile on his face.

"Ha, you slippery little devil!"

The patriarch chuckled and scolded, but the smile in his words was like a gentle spring breeze, instantly dispelling the invisible pressure in the cave.

"good!"

"Although you are not from this world, your heart is set on the path of cultivation, your actions are methodical, and you even benefit your fellow disciples. Therefore, I will make an exception and accept you into my sect as a disciple of the 'Curved Moon Three Stars' generation, after Wukong!"

The patriarch calculated with his fingers for a moment and then slowly spoke.

"From this day forward, your Daoist name will be Wuchen."

"May you diligently cultivate yourself in the future, seek enlightenment and truth, cleanse yourself of worldly dust, and attain immortality as soon as possible!"

The voice of the Bodhi Patriarch was like the sound of Tao, echoing and flowing in the cave.

Ning Chen, no, from this moment on, can be called Ning Wuchen.

He suppressed his overwhelming joy and excitement and bowed deeply once again.

"Disciple Wuchen thanks the Ancestral Master! I will certainly live up to the high expectations bestowed upon me by the Ancestral Master!"

Bodhi Patriarch spoke again, his tone returning to its usual calm.

"Wuchen, now that you have joined my school, you no longer need to diligently study the Tao Te Ching day and night. After all, that is the teaching of the Heavenly Venerable of Morality, not the teaching of my Fangcun Mountain."

"You've only been a disciple for a short time, and I shouldn't be teaching you the fundamental methods of cultivation. But since you've read the Tao Te Ching, it would seem petty of me not to teach you..."

Bodhi Patriarch leaned forward slightly, meeting Ning Chen's eyes with a meaningful gaze.

"What do you wish to learn from me today?"

Ning Chen was dumbfounded, and then he immediately understood.

It turns out that his recent progress in practicing the Tao Te Ching has made Bodhi Patriarch feel threatened, which is why he took him under his wing today and even wanted to pass on the fundamental method of cultivation to him.

He found it amusing, but his words remained respectful.

"But based on your teachings, Master, I have only grasped a little bit of the Daoist energy, and I have already learned it!"

Upon hearing Ning Chen's words, Patriarch Bodhi smiled slightly.

"Within the Daoist school, there are 360 ​​side schools, each leading to enlightenment. Which school do you wish to study?"

Ning Chen said respectfully.

"I will wholeheartedly obey your wishes, Master."

The Way of the Patriarch.

"How about I teach you a secret technique within the art of 'technique'?"

Ning Chen asked.

"What is meant by the principles of magic?"

The Way of the Patriarch.

"The arts of divination involve summoning spirits, consulting oracles, and divining with yarrow stalks to understand how to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune."

Ning Chen thought to himself, "That's just a fortune teller on the street, what great use could he be?" So he shook his head.

"Is it possible to achieve immortality through this?"

The Way of the Patriarch.

"No, no!"

Ning Chen said.

"I won't learn, I won't learn."

The patriarch was not annoyed, and continued.

"How about I teach you the principles of the 'flowing' character?"

Ning Chen asked again.

"What is the meaning and principle within the category of 'flow'?"

The Way of the Patriarch.

"Within the 'Flowing' school are Confucianists, Buddhists, Taoists, Yin-Yang masters, Mohists, and medical practitioners, who either study scriptures, chant Buddhist mantras, or worship the divine."

Ning Chen thought to himself, "These are all miscellaneous studies. Although they can broaden my knowledge, they are of no help to me in passing the Divine Realm. Could it be that I should write books to kill those great demons?"

He then said.

"Is it possible to achieve immortality through this practice?"

The Way of the Patriarch.

"If you want to live forever, it's like installing a pillar inside a wall."

Ning Chen said.

"Master, I'm an honest man and I don't know any slang. How do you mean 'anchor in the wall'?"

The Way of the Patriarch.

"When people build houses, they want them to be sturdy, so they put a pillar between the walls. But when the building collapses, the pillar will surely decay as well."

Ning Chen said.

"According to this, it won't last long, so don't study it, don't study it."

The patriarch frowned slightly.

"Then I will teach you the way of stillness, shall I?"

Ning Chen said.

"Within the gate of stillness, what true enlightenment is attained?"

The Way of the Patriarch.

"This involves abstaining from grains and guarding the valleys, practicing tranquility and non-action, meditating, observing vows and fasting, or engaging in sleeping meditation or standing meditation, and entering a state of deep meditation."

Ning Chen pondered: This method does align with the Taoist principle of tranquility and might solidify one's foundation, but I will still inquire about the Dao.

"Is it possible to achieve immortality through this kind of practice?"

The Way of the Patriarch.

"It also resembles clay bricks from a kiln."

Ning Chen smiled.

"Master, you do know the local dialect. What do you mean by 'kiln head clay brick'?"

The Way of the Patriarch.

"Just like the blanks of bricks and tiles being made at the kiln, although they have already taken shape, they have not yet been tempered by water and fire. If a torrential rain comes, they will surely be ruined."

Ning Chen said, "It's not a long-term solution. I won't learn it."