Zhao Shu heard the reason and asked: "Senior is going to ascend?"
"Not sooner or later, it will only happen in the past three to five years." Han Yuanzi raised his head and looked at the sky: "Shangjing Sect has rules. After the disciples ascend, they are not allowed to enter the world again. I guess King Baixiang will not leave seclusion so soon.
And I don’t intend to deliberately delay the time and leave when it’s time to leave.”
Zhao Shu nodded and said: "Now that you have reached the realm, you should follow nature. Liang Tao was clearly able to ascend back then, but he deliberately stayed in the human world. Instead, he ruined his own future as a celestial being and affected all living beings."
"Are you thinking of yourself?" Han Yuanzi said: "You are different from Liang Tao. In terms of achievements, you are deeper and broader than Liang Tao. Now even I can't see through you."
Zhao Shu smiled bitterly and said: "Unfortunately, I don't know what the future path will be like."
"Can you now understand the state of mind of those ancient immortals?" Han Yuanzi said: "What you see in your eyes is a barbaric wilderness. You struggle to find a trace of clarity in the ignorance, just like a wisp of fire in the dark night wind, as if
It will be extinguished the next moment.”
"Indeed." Zhao Shu sighed softly.
"I can't help much." Han Yuanzi touched his chin: "It's just that you can learn something new by reviewing the past. In my opinion, you have improved so quickly. Although it is worthy of praise, it inevitably lacks accumulation. Cultivation is like climbing a mountain. Along the way
The road is winding and winding, and you have to negotiate thorns and thorns from time to time. If you stop midway because you are tired, you may as well pay attention to the way you came and don't be too impatient."
"Thank you, senior, for your guidance." Zhao Shu saluted.
Zhao Shu and Han Yuanzi were both immortals of the time. When they reached their level, the immortal scriptures and techniques could no longer provide guidance. At this time, they often valued opportunities more.
It's not a matter of blind obsession, but it's that at this point in cultivation, manpower is exhausted, and any scheming is useless.
After bidding farewell to Han Yuanzi, Zhao Shui left Tiancheng Mountain. Now he was truly unfettered by worldly work, and it was rare for him to relax.
After returning to Yunyan Peak, Zhao Shu summoned all his disciples, and after taking their own exams, he gave them some advice and asked about their experiences in recent years.
As a charlatan, Zhao Sanxuan used medicine to save people in the countryside and markets, mainly walking around the Dongyang Kingdom. Occasionally, when he encountered evil spirits and ghosts, he would take action secretly, and his behavior was quite orderly.
Zhao Huangguan was different. His travels were not limited to Dongyang Kingdom. He also traveled to Youxiong Kingdom and even climbed Panlong Mountain to see the scenery of northern Xinjiang.
"Northern Xinjiang hasn't stopped recently. I heard that several big demons were fighting each other, causing landslides and landslides, and even attracted the help of the female cultivators from Jiuyou Snow Valley." Zhao Huangguan continued to talk as always.
"Nine Nether Snow Valley?" Duke Cangyan stroked his beard and frowned: "I know that they are a hermit sect with a long tradition. All members are women, but they hardly interact with the outside world."
Mr. Cangyan was originally from Northern Xinjiang, so he naturally knew the local stories. However, he was sealed in Huansha Pond by True Lord Qingya for nearly a thousand years. It can be imagined that Jiuyou Snow Valley has been passed down for many years.
Zhao Shui had heard from Xia Huanggong in the past that Jiuyou Snow Valley was also a descendant of the Tianwai race. Judging from the situation, he might be similar to Ruomu. He came to Kunlun Continent before the Goddess Yuqing used her body to mend the sky.
"It is rumored that when Xuanju dominated Northern Xinjiang and won over various tribes, he also visited Jiuyou Snow Valley, but there was no response." Zhao Shu looked at Zhao Huangguan: "You just mentioned the big demon fight, could it be that you came from Huaxu Kingdom back then?
Is it the big monster that breaks out from everywhere?"
"That's right! One of the roe beasts just escaped from the crack in the ground." Zhao Huangguan said: "As for the others, they should be from Northern Xinjiang, and there are even Xuan Ju's subordinates at that time, a roe deer owl with the body of a goat and the face of a human.
"
Zhao Shu was silent, and next to him was Duan Zhao, who had also just returned to the mountain. He said: "Roe deer owl? When this guy went south, he would eat human flesh wherever he went, especially the brains. Unfortunately, he was very cunning. In the battle to kill the dragon,
It escaped before the outbreak and let it escape back to northern Xinjiang."
Cang Yangong sighed: "The northern territory is vast. There are grasslands and dense forests to the north of the desert, stretching for thousands of miles. Further north are snowfields frozen for thousands of years. Although those places are not suitable for human habitation, there have been many different races since ancient times.
Human beings and powerful demons.”
Zhao Shu said: "If the monsters and alien species do not harm the common people, I don't bother to care about them. However, on my way back, I found many northern Xinjiang tribes passing through the mountain gorge, and some of them are inhuman."
"Your good senior brother and his father did such bad things." Duan Zhao said mercilessly: "Luo Yigui was obsessed with usurping the throne and changing the dynasty. It was not enough. Seeing that he could not defeat Chiyundu, he directly borrowed troops from Northern Xinjiang.
Many people in his court opposed it, but they couldn't persuade him at all."
Zhao Huangguan quickly asked: "Master, do we want to take action?"
Seeing his second disciple's high-spirited look, Zhao Shu said slightly seriously: "Wars and wars are a disaster in the world. Why are you so elated?"
Zhao Huangguan quickly lowered his head and shrank his neck. Seeing him like this, Zhao Shu couldn't help but think of himself and his teacher Zhang Duanjing, so he spoke in a slower tone and asked, "Then what are your plans?"
"Master, we have all heard about your deeds in the Xiong Kingdom!" Zhao Huangguan got the opportunity and immediately said: "With the current situation in the world, anyone with a discerning eye can see that it is destined that the Xiong Kingdom will dominate Kunlun.
And whether it is the Huaxu Kingdom in the past or the Dongyang Kingdom today, in my opinion, they all owe you a great debt to Master, so why don’t we take the initiative to conquer Wu Dao and end the war as soon as possible, which is also an act of benefit to all sentient beings!"
Zhao Shu fell into silence, and then raised his eyes to look at the eldest disciple. Zhao Sanxuan got the master's signal, stood up and said: "Disciple thinks this is inappropriate. We monks should focus on the immortal way. Once involved in the world's war, it is not easy to protect ourselves.
, it is more likely to implicate the elders and fellow disciples.
In the late Tianxia years, the world was in turmoil. Various sects fought against each other. In addition to seeking personal gain, there was also indiscriminate killing in the name of righteousness and eliminating violence. However, immortal cultivators used magic to kill and injure human lives, which was against the purpose of immortality and precious life.
It also adds to the chaos for no reason."
"Elder brother, is it possible that if we don't do anything, the war will subside on its own?" Zhao Huangguan asked with a smile.
Zhao Sanxuan frowned and said: "I don't think too highly of myself and think that I have to take action to quell the war in the world."
"Have you forgotten that Chiyun was able to turn defeat into victory, and the Xiong Kingdom pacified the Southern Territory, and it was Master who made great efforts in it." Zhao Huangguan retorted: "Now the Dongyang Kingdom only occupies half of the Eastern Territory.
Moreover, the state is corrupt and He should be destroyed as soon as possible."
Zhao Sanxuan showed displeasure on his face: "Master, my cultivation is as high as the heavens, but you and I have little magical power, how can we treat each other as equals?"
Zhao Huangguan was not polite: "Now Dongyang Kingdom certainly does not need Master's help. Even if it borrows troops from Northern Xinjiang, there are not many powerful people."
"Arrogant!" Zhao Sanxuan scolded: "There are also shamans in Northern Xinjiang who can command the spirits and transform into animals. Those white velvet people who blow out frost and snow are even more difficult to hurt. They swarm up in groups of three or five, you and I, or
You can protect yourself, but you can’t change the situation of the war at all!”
"How can killing on the battlefield rely solely on skills?" Zhao Huangguan said: "We don't have to fight them in the front, burn the baggage and food, listen to the movements of the army, or even make plans, why can't we do it?"
"Your two good apprentices are quarreling, won't you try to persuade them?" Duan Zhao secretly sent a message.
Zhao Shuyan said: "I just want to see their character."
"Aren't you going to get involved in Dongyang Kingdom's affairs?" Duan Zhao asked again.
"It's not appropriate for me to intervene too much now." Zhao Shu said: "Furthermore, wars and wars in the world do not arise without reason. They have various causes. If we cannot detect the origin, understand the cause of the disaster well, and use violence to control violence,
After all, it won’t last long. It won’t work just for my disciples to figure it out, we need more people to figure it out.”
"Your ambition is greater than your apprentice." Duan Zhao said with a smile.
"This cannot be solved in a short time. Take your time." Zhao Shu is much more calm now.
The two disciples couldn't stop arguing. Seeing the other juniors' expressions changing slightly, Zhao Shu tried to dissuade him: "Okay, what you all said makes some sense, but just talking about it won't do."
The two disciples stopped arguing. Zhao Shu first looked at Zhao Huangguan and said: "Soldiers are inauspicious. It is good that you are determined to quell the war, but it is a bit too impetuous. Since you said that killing on the battlefield is not a way to stop the war,
, then I will give you a test, seal your magic power, and let you join the battlefield with the ability of a mortal, how about it?"
Zhao Huangguan was startled at first, but then he raised his hands and said: "Disciple is willing to share the worries of Master!"
Zhao Miao raised his sword finger, and the virtual calligraphy cloud seal fell on Zhao Huangguan's body. He only felt that his energy was stagnant, and he could not even transform back into his original body.
"Which side do you plan to join?" Zhao Shu asked.
"Of course it's Chiyundu!" Zhao Huangguan replied without hesitation: "Master has helped Chiyundu before, and disciples should follow suit."
Zhao Shu said, "I will not come forward in this matter, let alone explain it to the three elders. They will not know that you are my disciple."
"Disciple understands that I will not act in the name of Master." Zhao Huangguan said excitedly.
Zhao Shu nodded slightly, then looked at Zhao Sanxuan: "You think you shouldn't get involved in the wars in the world, but have you ever thought that even if we retreat from the world and live far away from the world, trouble will come to us?"
Zhao Sanxuan showed a hint of confusion, and then seemed to wake up: "Could there be another evil spirit targeting Yunyan Peak?"
"Panlong Mountain was affected by the drastic changes in Dongshengdu, and many gorges were shattered. The north and south sides were able to pass through, but it also caused evil spirits to frequently appear." Zhao Shu said: "Although Yunyan Peak is protected by a barrier formation,
If the Qing Qi is strong, it will easily attract evil spirits to covet you."
"It's the disciple who was negligent." Zhao Sanxuan's face darkened. He was originally entrusted by his master to be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the barrier formation at Yunyan Peak. It can be said that the responsibility for the safety of the Taoist field fell on his shoulders. Naturally, he could not let the evil spirits covet Yunyan.
peak.
"In addition to Yunyan Peak, the blessed land monastery that Gong Tie and Hengbi were in charge of at the beginning must also be protected." Zhao Shu looked at Zhao Sanxuan: "I will leave the responsibility of patrolling the mountain to you. How to do it is up to you.
."
Zhao Sanxuan bowed respectfully and said: "Disciple, please obey your master's orders."
"You can go and do your own business. There is no need to wait here." Zhao Shu waved his hand and asked all the disciples to leave.
After the younger disciples left, Duan Zhao said: "You are becoming more and more like a master now. You have learned 100% of what Zhang Duanjing taught his disciples... No, maybe it's even better."
Zhao Shu couldn't laugh or cry, thinking that when he was under the teacher, he was suppressed many times. But looking back now, the teacher did this to protect himself from Canghua Tianjun, and it was really a last resort.
"Teaching students in accordance with their aptitude is not easy." Duke Cangyan stroked his beard and said: "There are many people with advanced magical skills, but not many who are proficient in teaching disciples and teaching. Those immortal sects that have been passed down for more than a thousand years are not as good as the immortal scriptures.
, how to discipline disciples and guide disciples is the secret of long-term prosperity. Although Taoyou Zhao has not established a sect, the inheritance has been established."
Duan Zhaoze said: "But I think Sanxuan and Huang Guan have very different temperaments. If you start a sect in the future, you're afraid they won't get along."
"So I don't plan to start a sect." Zhao Shu said: "I think Zhao Huangguan's character is more suitable for living in the world, and Zhao Sanxuan may be the one to start the sect. In this way, the two ends will be separated and they will not interfere with each other."
"You have seen through them." Duan Zhao said with a smile: "When you let Zhao Sanxuan patrol Panlong Mountain, you have actually given him the care of the Fudi Dojo. As for that kid Zhao Huangguan, he has the most clever ideas and is also out of touch. I'm afraid
Destroying the Dongyang Kingdom is not enough, maybe I will learn from you and become the general of the Xiong Kingdom."
When Zhao Shu heard this, he couldn't help but think of He Qingchen, and shook his head and said: "He is still far away. He has no power to cultivate. Only when he learns to look at the world with ordinary eyes and experiences difficulties can he be enlightened."
"Zhang Duanjing is relieved to see you like this." Duan Zhao sighed, and then asked: "I heard that you launched a big battle in the south, and you drove out all the demon gods who had caused trouble for many years?
"
"That's right." Zhao Shu nodded and said: "Back then, all parties participated in the battle of Difei Mountain, and now only King Baixiang is left. It's a pity that he can't come out of seclusion and can't be found. He and I know each other that there will be a battle in the future.
"
"Looking at you, are you planning to stay in seclusion at Yunyan Peak for a while?" Duan Zhao asked.
Zhao Shu nodded and said: "Perhaps I will still walk around the world as a clone. As for secular affairs, I will not interfere anymore unless necessary."
Cang Yangong said: "This is very good. Taoist friend Zhao has been working hard for many years, and it is time to leave the secular world and practice cultivation."
Zhao Shu looked at Lu Wangji, who was always silent next to him, and said, "Have you ever thought about reviving the Fengming Valley legacy?"
"Why did you say this?" Lu Wangji was puzzled.
"An encounter with a fairy may have something to do with Fengming Valley." Zhao Shu said.
"Fengming Valley was destroyed by King Baixiang, and most of the disciples died. I am alone, how can I revive the inheritance?" Lu Wangji had obviously given up on this idea long ago.
Zhao Shu also knows very well that it is extremely difficult to revitalize a sect's inheritance. The creation of any immortal inheritance cannot be achieved by just a few people with advanced cultivation and magic power. Not to mention the sect's dojo and the blessed land cave.
To cultivate, you also need to have disciples of the younger generation who are worthy of being cultivated. Opportunity and luck are indispensable in this process, and it is not as simple as opening a sect.
However, considering the relationship between Guishan Fairy Mother and Yuqing Goddess, Zhao Shu felt that it was necessary to do his best.
"Anyway, I'm going to stay in the mountains to cultivate, so let me ask you for advice." Zhao Shu said.