As the topic was released, the disciples were all in deep thought and thought about it themselves, without any indecent phenomena of whispering... The spiritual birds and beasts who were listening were still motionless at this moment, and they did not dare to make any sound. Several of the Taoist masters also began to think about the answers and test their own practice. The field was suddenly silent, and the needles could be heard.

What is Tao?

This is a non-deterministic question, with no fixed answers and can better reflect the understanding of every disciple.

Regarding Tao, countless powerful and scholars have discussed it throughout the ages. Whether a scripture can be called a classic depends on its depth of understanding of Tao. However, although countless people have spent countless time discussing it, no one dares to define "Tao", nor does it have this ability, and saints can do it either.

The disciples of Xuanzong are all people with great wisdom and talent. They can be said to have more heart than do. In a flash, many people have already drawn up the answers, but they did not answer first.

First, it is because you have to think about it repeatedly and make up for the details; second, if someone else answers first, the evaluation can be used as a standard and speculate on what kind of evaluation your answer will get.

After all, the evaluation criteria vary from person to person. Some people are strict and some are relaxed. Even the same person will vary according to their mood. This evaluation is also very important, and it concerns the benefits and amount of homework for each disciple next month, so no one dares to be reckless and careless.

"If no one is competing for the vanguard, then let Brother Yu throw the bricks and attract jade."

The speaker is Nong Biao, the senior brother of this generation of disciples. He would not take advantage of anyone by claiming to be foolish.

Nong Biao, with a tiger-backed and bear-backed waist and a powerful figure, was particularly conspicuous in the crowd, a bit like a giant god in a mythological story. He stood up and bowed to the head, and said, "The ancients said that people followed the earth, the earth followed the sky, the sky followed the Tao, and the Tao followed the nature. Therefore, the true meaning of Tao is only natural. The Tao does not fight, the Tao does not seek, and the Tao does not desire."

After a pause, Nong Biao continued: "The ancients said, Tao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things. The one who comes first is one gives birth to two, and one gives birth to two, and one gives birth to two, and two gives birth to three, and the three gives birth to yin and yang, and the three gives birth to three qi, and it is divided into heaven, earth and man, and all things are heaven, earth and man. Tao disperses and becomes a god, flows into the sun and the moon, and is divided into five elements. When the yang is not burned, it supports yin and does not rot, and it runs through, and it will last forever and last forever, without any danger."

After hearing this, the disciples felt thoughtful. No one asked questions, and there was no question.

If there is a reference answer, it is basically Nong Biao's answer. We cannot say where there is something wrong, but there is no new meaning that makes people shine. We can only say that it is just a matter of nature.

Zong Shouxuan nodded slightly and commented: "The scholar's opinion can be rated as passing. Remember, it is better to have no books than to believe in books. The ways of others are not yours. To understand your mind and nature, why not forget the fish."

"The head teacher knew clearly." Nong Biao was not dissatisfied and bowed his hand and was about to sit down.

However, Zong Shouxuan said again: "In view of your courage to be the first and bravely be the phoenix head of all disciples, you can add it to the middle level."

"Thank you, Master."

The eldest brother is kind-hearted and takes good care of all his disciples on weekdays. He has a very high reputation, so no one will object to this reward. Of course, the baseline of the head sect has always been very relaxed and never makes things difficult for others.

Since some people set a precedent, the rest of the disciples who were confident also spoke, explaining their understanding of the Tao.

"The word Tao begins with the ancient portrait of Fuxi, with a human head and snake body, and its meaning is endless power. Therefore, the greatest thing in the world is Tao."

"Simple is the root of Tao. Easy, the foundation of the scriptures. Tao, the way of things. Sutra, the steps of things. Without simple Tao, it will be crooked, and without easy sutras, it will be deserted. Simplicity produces Tao, Tao is natural, lost the way without constant, and follow the way and grows."

"Sentient beings are fish, the way is a net, and the river is heaven and earth. To attain the Tao is to become a fisherman holding the net, grasping the mystery of the creation of heaven and earth, and holding the Tao in his hand, can make the heaven and earth turn over and see sentient beings as fish. Tao is the authority of the saint."

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As more and more people speak, the atmosphere gradually becomes warmer, and sometimes there will be situations of confrontation. Because of the two disciples' disagreement and different understandings, they will point out each other's shortcomings. Their words are as sharp as a knife, leaving no slightest emotion, and the argument is even more intense than duels on the ring.

Zong Shouxuan looked at all this with a smile, but did not stop it. As the head of the sect, he did not feel the pressure of being like a mountain or a mountain. Instead, he was as friendly as an elder, gentle and elegant as a spring breeze.

Of course, the disciples also know how to master the standards. Once the head sect starts speaking, they will immediately calm down and stop arguing.

Everyone changed the order of answers, and it happened to be Shangguan Chan's turn.

"The way mentioned by the head sect is not Taoism, not Taoism, nor Taoism, but rather the art of Taoism. It is not a mountain, not a mountain, not a water, not a name, not a word, not a word, not a word, not a lingering heart, not a concern, no victory or defeat, nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing, and nothing, and being attached to it, is the highest realm. All things in the world are Tao, Buddha is Tao, so they are called Buddhism, Confucianism is Tao, so they are called Confucianism and Taoism. All things in the world are not Tao, sword is not Tao, holy way is not Tao, and heaven is not Tao."

After saying this, the words were quiet and the needle could be heard, which immediately triggered discussion among the disciples.

"It's really insightful and thought-provoking. It seems that Junior Sister Shangguan's practice is far above us."

"Yes, yes, I heard that only the last soul of her three souls and seven spirits has not yet been condensed. She is one step away from condensing her soul and entering the realm of heaven and man. At this speed, even our sect, who is full of talents, is outstanding."

A female disciple hugged her hands together, showing a longing expression of looking up at the starry sky: "At any time, she is so majestic, and she is so friendly to anyone. She is well-mannered, but at the same time she is approachable... She is worthy of being the favorite disciple of the head sect, which makes people feel ashamed."

Hearing similar praises in his ears, Bai Yong smiled bitterly in secret. Shangguan Chan's acting skills are getting more and more soaring. After a long time of not seeing each other, her popularity has soared a lot.

On the stage, Zong Shouxuan stroked his long beard with satisfaction and smiled, "It seems to be empty but still real, both true and false. However, the Tao is not high above and far away. Tao is the road, which starts with a single foot, and everyone can do it. Don't you hear that the mountain is still a mountain, and the water is still a water? With your age, it is not easy to understand this, and you can be rated as a good one."

"Master sees it clearly."

At this point, the disciples had almost finished speaking, and only three of them were left to speak.

But everyone knows that the highlight is just about to begin now, and every time these three people will give unexpected answers, I wonder what amazing things will happen this time.

Bai Yong was among these three people.

Zong Shouxuan smiled and said to Bai Yong: "I heard that you have just returned from the world and the world. I believe you have a lot of experiences. The disciples of this sect rarely go out, so you might as well open their eyes."

"I'm afraid this time I will disappoint the head, because my answer is only seven words."

"Oh, listen carefully." Zong Shouxuan also became interested.

The disciples pricked up their ears, held their breath, and focused on listening to the answers.

Bai Yong slowly raised his left hand and his palm facing upwards.

"This is the Tao."

Then he turned his left hand upwards.

"This is also Tao."
Chapter completed!