Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

Xuan Ling paused briefly, then continued, "The [Golden Flower Flowing Elixir Spirit Book] that I passed down..."

The principles of fire are explained in great depth, and the key points are indeed somewhat obscure.

It is already quite remarkable that you have been able to comprehend and cultivate on your own, making steady progress without any deviation.

His tone was calm, offering neither praise nor criticism.

These few words, however brief, sounded to Han Liyan like a spring breeze brushing across an ice surface, or a clear spring flowing into her heart.

The senior showed no dissatisfaction; in fact, he affirmed her intelligence and dedication.

An indescribable warm current, mixed with a bittersweet sense of relief, instantly broke down the dam she had built in her heart out of self-consciousness.

Han Liyan suddenly raised her head and looked at Xuan Ling again.

The elder, dressed in black robes, stood tall and straight in the courtyard, seemingly exuding an ancient indifference and majesty.

Yet at this moment, a subtle, almost imperceptible gentleness seemed to emanate from this indifference.

She felt a surge of emotion, as if a thousand feelings were welling up inside her.

But when he met those calm, unwavering, crimson-gold vertical pupils, he was quietly suppressed.

She took a deep breath, forcibly calming her almost chaotic mind, lowered her eyes, and her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow on her fair cheeks.

"Li Yan will keep in mind the teachings of her seniors. She will certainly work even harder and live up to their expectations."

Xuan Ling nodded slightly, as if remembering something, and asked:

"I've heard that you frequently visit Qixia Temple to consult with the True Man Chixia about difficult Taoist questions?"

Han Liyan was slightly taken aback, wondering why her senior had suddenly asked about this matter.

She said in a low voice, "Yes... Li Yan sometimes has questions. Master Chixia has profound cultivation and has a deep understanding of the way of fire, so I went to bother him for guidance..."

Xuan Ling glanced at her calmly and continued, "Since you have doubts, why not make a trip to Yunmang Mountain?"

Han Liyan's breathing became slightly labored, and her fingers unconsciously curled up.

She was silent for a moment before speaking softly:

"It is already an immense blessing and good fortune that Li Yan was able to receive the supreme teachings from the senior."

How dare I, with my own petty confusion and dullness, travel to the sacred mountain and disturb the senior's peaceful cultivation?

Xuan Ling gave the girl a deep look, but said nothing more, only saying:

"On the path of spiritual practice, it is easy to go astray by working in isolation. It is the natural order to ask questions when in doubt and seek answers when confused."

Now that I have imparted the Dharma to you, I should see it through to the end. You need not be so reserved.

If you can cultivate successfully using this method, you might one day help me complete the unfinished meaning of the spiritual book, or even become a great asset to me. That would be wonderful.”

He spoke casually of "completing the spiritual book" and "adding an arm to help," but it made Han Liyan's heart skip a beat.

She took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in her heart, and solemnly curtsied, saying:

"Yes, Li Yan understands. Thank you for your guidance, senior."

"Um."

Xuan Ling nodded again, which was considered an agreement.

Beside him, Master Yu Jin stroked his long beard, a thoughtful smile on his face; Han Chengzong, on the other hand, was beaming with satisfaction and nodded repeatedly.

Only the lion-like monster huddled in the corner, not daring to utter a sound.

At that moment, a sudden change occurred.

On the eastern horizon, towards the vast East China Sea, boundless blue rays of light suddenly surged forth.

At first, it appeared as a single ray of tide, but soon it spread across the sky, turning half the heavens blue.

The glow of the sunset was not dazzling, but rather gentle and serene, containing a powerful vitality and profound charm.

Even though they were far apart, everyone felt a gentle, spiritual energy accompanying the light.

It cleanses the whole body, clears the mind, and makes the internal organs feel as if they have been washed, leaving one feeling indescribably comfortable.

Xuan Ling suddenly turned around and stared at the East China Sea.

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On the shore of the East China Sea lies Huaguo Mountain.

It still retains the atmosphere of a blessed land with celestial flowers, rare herbs, strange peaks, and spiritual springs.

Since the last strange phenomenon appeared in the sky, a magnificent sword mark stretching for thousands of miles shattered the clouds.

The monkeys in the mountains were initially alarmed, but after a while, seeing no further trouble, they returned to their usual carefree lives.

Spending the night beneath the rocky cliffs, exploring the caves in the morning, feasting on wild fruits in the forest when hungry, and drinking from the clear springs below when thirsty, one is truly carefree, enjoying the natural beauty of the land and the essence of the sun and moon.

The stone monkey was born from heaven and earth, possessing a profound and mysterious body and extraordinary spirituality.

He kept company with wolves and insects, surrounded by tigers and leopards, and befriended deer and roe deer. Even when playing and frolicking with the monkeys in the mountains, he was always the best.

He could jump from tree to tree, pick flowers and find fruit, throw marbles, run in the sand, build pagodas, and worship Buddha. He was good at everything, and he was especially mischievous and playful.

The truth is: in the mountains, time stands still; when the cold ends, the year is unknown. Even stubborn rocks possess true nature; play with them reveals profound mysteries.

That day, the weather suddenly became hot, and the scorching wind was unbearable.

A group of monkeys gathered under the shade of pine trees to escape the summer heat, scratching themselves, picking lice, or playing and frolicking.

After playing for a while, the old monkey wiped the sweat from his brow and called out:

"This weather is so hot and humid! We feel sticky and uncomfortable all over! Why don't we go to that mountain stream and take a bath to cool off?"

Upon hearing this, all the monkeys were overjoyed and exclaimed:

"Okay! Okay! Let's go! Let's go!"

They immediately called to their friends, pushing and shoving each other, running and jumping noisily, leaving the shade of the pine trees and heading straight for the mountain stream.

Upon reaching the ravine, one sees a stream of fresh water rushing down, crashing against the rocks and creating thousands of white waves, truly resembling rolling gourds splashing, with a refreshing coolness.

The monkeys cheered and leaped into the water, splashing and playing happily.

A monkey, gazing at the ever-flowing stream, suddenly had a whimsical idea and exclaimed:

"I don't know which high mountain this water flows from."

"Since we have nothing to do today, why don't we go upstream along this stream and find out where it comes from? That would be quite a fun activity!"

Upon hearing this, all the monkeys clapped their hands in delight and exclaimed with joy:

"That's right! That's right!"

So, a group of monkeys whistled and climbed up the winding mountain stream.

We skipped over jagged rocks, circled around tangled old vines, and walked for a long time until we reached the end of the mountain stream.

Looking up, it wasn't an ordinary spring or stream, but a waterfall like a white ribbon.

It cascaded down from the top of that cliff, its roar like thunder, a truly magnificent sight!

The waterfall was tens of feet wide and hundreds of feet high, resembling an inverted Milky Way or a jade dragon hanging down a ravine.

The misty air, reflecting the sunlight, transformed into streaks of rainbows, creating a truly spectacular sight.

When the monkeys arrived, they looked up at this wondrous sight of nature and were all awestruck. It took them a long time to recover their senses before they clapped and cheered with joy.

"What wonderful water! What wonderful water! It turns out that this place connects directly to the sea at the foot of the mountain, creating such a magnificent sight!"

Just as they were praising it, an old monkey suddenly stepped out from the crowd, pointed at the waterfall, and said:

"Since we have the good fortune to find this fairy spring today, why don't we establish some rules?"

Whoever has the skill and courage to go inside, find the source, and emerge unharmed, we will worship him as our king and honor him as our supreme ruler. What do you say?

Upon hearing this, the monkeys looked at each other in fear.

The waterfall is as powerful as thunder, with rushing water and surging waves. Not to mention diving in, even getting close to it, you can feel the strong wind blowing in your face and the cold penetrating to your bones.

If one is not careful, and is knocked down, who knows where one will end up in a deep pool or crevice? Wouldn't that be a pointless loss of life?

For a moment, everyone scratched their heads and made faces, eager to try but lacking the courage to step forward.