Chapter 99 Heaven's Heart Demonstrates Great Mercy
After experiencing the assassination at Jibao Pavilion, Zhao Shui now avoids all the drinks and tea offered by strangers.
However, even if Zhao Shui did not deliberately activate the Yingxuan Illuminating Scenery Technique in this pot of fine wine that had been enchanted by the Immortal Brew, he could sense the abundant fresh energy in it with his foundation of breathing and refining qi.
Zhao Shu hesitated for a while at first, then put aside all his worries and started to pour himself a glass of wine. Before he could taste the flavor of the wine, he felt that the true energy in his body suddenly surged like a torrential tide.
This kind of immortal brew is not like other external elixir bait medicines, which need to be refined to refine the potency after taking it, but it exerts its magical effect quickly.
Although the surge of zhenqi was very refreshing, Zhao Shu did not dare to be careless. He closed his eyes and concentrated, converging the burgeoning zhenqi to the sea of vitality.
The Xuanzhu, which was originally located in Guanyuan, was nourished by the instigated true energy, and gradually climbed upwards. Zhao Shu watched and listened, blinding his intelligence, but he vaguely heard the mysterious sounds coming from the internal organs and palaces in his body, and the energy of the blessed land outside his body.
The machine interacts with each other, gradually becoming a fairy music, lingering in the brain palace.
Zhao Shu was not addicted to fairy music. He understood that this was an illusion formed by the movement of divine energy in his body during cultivation. If his mind wandered, he would miss the chance of the Mysterious Pearl rising.
Liang Tao, who was holding the Jieyou Jue at the side, stared at Zhao Shu. His falcon eyes moved, seeming to shine through his limbs, and he raised the corners of his mouth and nodded secretly.
After Zhao Miao practiced the Qigong and adjusted his breath for nearly half an hour, the circulation of the true energy in his body gradually became calmer, the illusion of celestial music also disappeared, and the Xuanzhu rose to the position of Zhonghuang Taicang, which is the magic of controlling the five treasures.
The monk has condensed the Xuanzhu, and there is still a long way to go before he can become a fetal immortal. If we want to subdivide the realm of cultivation, Zhao Shui was just making an image of the Xuanzhu before, and in the future, he has to let the Xuanzhu separate from the sea of vitality step by step.
Ascending, it has to pass through Huang Taicang, the atrium of Jianggong, then through the Chonglou Pipeline, and finally enters Shangyuan Niwan Palace, where Xuanzhu is polished and harmonious.
Moreover, the process of ascending the mysterious bead during this period is not smooth sailing. It is comparable to climbing a majestic mountain. It is difficult every step, full of dangers, physical and mental adjustments, and unpredictable dangers in the movement of spirit and energy. Or the internal organs and energy are mixed and impure, or the state of mind is not yet peaceful.
, This gives rise to various perceptual illusions and fantasies.
Not to mention the external disasters and dangers. When practicing Qigong, the qi will swell and swell, which will cause the external qi to flow and change, and it is easy to attract the prying eyes of ghosts and spirits. If there is any evil behavior that causes the monk's qi to be disordered, he will be on the spot.
Violent death is possible.
Therefore, whenever the Mysterious Pearl rises, those who cultivate immortality usually go into seclusion in a cave to avoid ghosts, gods, and evil eyes and ears. It is best to have a fellow disciple to watch over and protect the Dharma, so as not to make mistakes in cultivation that are difficult to save.
The vast majority of monks who have not yet conceived the Immortal Pregnancy often stop at the stage where the Xuanzhu ascends. The main reason is that when they reach this level, they pay more and more attention to the inner cultivation and adjustment of the body and mind. Although the external elixirs, the blessed land dojo, and the elders and guardians are still there
It's important, but if you don't have enough effort and the Xuanzhu is unable to rise, your cultivation level will stagnate.
According to Lingxiao, the journey from Xuanzhu to Niwan Palace tests whether the Taoist heart can remain consistent.
A firm Taoist heart is not created out of thin air. If you indulge in worldly sentiments, it will be difficult for the Xuanzhu to rise, and even various illusions will appear in front of the Niwan Palace to disturb the monks and make people's souls uneasy.
After Zhao Shu finished his work and left the country, he suddenly thought of Zheng Yulou for some unknown reason. This old man must have never formed a womb immortal, but had stalled on the way to the Xuanzhu's ascent.
Thinking of this, Zhao Shu couldn't help but sigh.
Although Ningji Xuanzhu can no longer be regarded as an ordinary person, his body, shape and body are full of vitality. If he takes good care of his body and spirit and keeps quiet, his life span will not be a problem. But for those who embark on the path of immortality and seek to realize this state.
Said, this is just a short step forward, how can we stop moving forward?
If we stop here, isn't it a denial of past efforts? It is self-destruction of Taoism and abandonment of the immortal way!
"Why are you sighing?" Liang Tao leaned on the strange stone, shook the wine glass, and said with a smile: "You have obviously improved your cultivation and your magic power, isn't that enough to make you happy?"
"No." Zhao Shu said frankly: "I just thought of Zheng Yulou and felt sorry for him."
"What's the shame?" Liang Tao asked.
"Zheng Yulou and I don't have any old or new grudges at all. We are both cultivators of immortality. What happened to him now is inevitable." Zhao Shu said.
Liang Tao said nonchalantly: "Your unwarranted compassion will kill you one day."
Zhao Shu looked at Liang Tao with a very strange look: "Master Imperial Master, Zheng Yulou is the founding father of your Chongxuan Hall. Jiujiang Zheng family has paid a lot for Chongxuan Hall. Now that you have ended up like this, you
Don’t you feel any sadness at all?”
"You seem to have forgotten that the original end of the Jiujiang Zheng family would have been even more miserable." Liang Tao's smile faded: "I helped whatever I should and could help. The Zhou family is involved in the overseas Huanbo Palace.
I still wanted to hide it, but in the end, in order to save the lives of the Zheng family, I had to reveal it in advance. Without me, do you think the leader of the country would let the Jiujiang Zheng family go?"
Zhao Shu shut up and Liang Tao continued: "Don't really think that the ruler of the country let them go because of the Jiujiang Zheng family's past merits. Since ancient times, have emperors and monarchs killed heroes and generals less?
The disputes above are still life and death.
If you didn't tell me, I would have almost forgotten that this time your uncle, Anyang Hou, was the most active. During the days when you were hiding in the arrest department, he contacted and visited various places in Dongsheng City, building up momentum, and even gave Jiujiang
Zheng listed ten major crimes, and they were targeting me overtly and covertly, and he wished he could chop off my head with an axe."
"You have already said that it is life and death, how can you blame others?" Zhao Shu said: "What's more, Chongxuan Hall asked local officials to submit letters, and also incited the people in the capital to lie on the ground outside the palace to petition. This kind of trick is not very clean.
Your Majesty the Imperial Preceptor may know that I did not advocate the massacre of the Zheng family in front of the king, but wanted to inventory the land and people of the Zheng family so as to equalize the land for the people. However, in the end, it was divided up by three of your other families.
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"Partition?" Liang Tao sneered: "Who told you this?"
Zhao Shu opened his mouth but did not answer. Seeing him like this, Liang Tao flicked his fingers in the air, and Zhao Shu felt a pain in his forehead: "Idiot, you believe what others say? Have you ever gone to check it yourself?
Do you really think that a few imperial envoys can do things like checking the land and people and balancing the land by population? Without bringing thousands of soldiers and horses to separate the local wealthy families with swords and spears, how can the imperial court carry out a thorough investigation?
Don’t you naively think that except for our Chongxuan Hall, no one is eyeing Zheng’s property tenants? Guess what means Anyang Marquis used to recruit a group of people to fight against my Chongxuan Hall?
Just rely on his sharp tongue?"
Zhao Shu was left speechless by Liang Tao, who said: "Empty and useless thoughts of compassion not only set unnecessary shackles on oneself, but also set non-existent rules for everything in the world, and ultimately harm others.
You harm things. You are proficient in magical objects and spells, just concentrate on doing these. There is no need to be good at expressing opinions on things you don't understand."
"Since the Imperial Master knows the key, why don't you do it?" Zhao Shu asked back: "In the final analysis, you can't let go of these gorgeous flowers, Zhulou, lacquered pavilions, fragrant cars and BMWs. But these things are all plundered.
When the people come, is it possible for the Imperial Master to feel so at ease? Aren't you afraid of bearing the burden and disaster?"
"Do you think this is a curse?" Liang Tao looked at Zhao Shu with interest: "But have you ever thought about it, I don't owe these people anything, but because I am in Huaxu Kingdom, they can avoid the flames of war.
, it is under my protection.”
Zhao Shu frowned and said: "Master National Preceptor is really talking nonsense, as if you alone can dominate the situation on the battlefield. Those veterans who fought the enemy desperately with swords and guns also served their country and died in the desolate alleys.
In the suburbs, the Imperial Master cannot be seen if you want to come."
"Here we go again." Liang Tao shook his head: "If we talk about lonely and desolate people, where are they? If you eat with your mouth full of oil, you will start to show a look of compassion. This is not what a person who cultivates immortality should do.
Some words and deeds."
Zhao Miao's face was grim: "Those who cultivate immortality and learn Taoism regard compassion as their treasure and tranquility as their foundation. This is the foundation of Xuanmen's Taoism. Your Majesty the Imperial Master should know better than me."
"It's all empty and useless big words." Liang Tao's tone became stern: "Taking kindness as a treasure, what do you know about kindness? That kind of mediocre softness and compassion cannot be called kindness at all! True great kindness is to expose your body and mind to experience the world.
The realm of the original appearance of all things. Do not look at things with established opinions, break away from the constraints of worldly conditions, and gain insight into the flow of world affairs, and finally be able to use them appropriately. It is definitely not your self-righteous deliberate intention full of flaws and mistakes!"
Zhao Shu was speechless again. This time he was not angry and indistinguishable, but admiration from the bottom of his heart. No matter how much he disliked Liang Tao, he had to admit that Liang Tao was an extraordinary person. He pointed out the essence of the immortal way in a few words, which Zhao Shu felt deeply.
"Why don't you say anything?" Liang Tao has a young face, but his demeanor is as if he is taking an exam in school.
"You've finished speaking, what else can I say?" Zhao Shu spread his hands. He rarely loses to others in terms of eloquence. Lingxiao is one of them, and now Liang Tao is also one.
"Why do you have to keep a straight face? Aren't you thinking of asking for Jieyou Jue?" Liang Tao shook the crystal wine jue in his hand.
Zhao Shu took a deep breath and asked: "What exactly does the Imperial Master want me to do?"
"Aren't I allowed to have a love for talents?" Liang Tao said with a smile.
"This is not funny at all." Zhao Shu said: "I think that my offensive and contradictory remarks to the Imperial Master were enough for me to die hundreds of times, but in the end I was still safe and sound. Now the Imperial Master will also use the Jiujiang Zheng Family's Blessed Manor
If you had given this kindness to me, if it had been anyone else, they would have knelt down and kowtowed, and would have shed tears of gratitude."
"Yes, you have repeatedly offended. If you had a worse temper, I would have torn off your head and kicked it like a ball." Liang Tao patted his thigh with a casual gesture.
Jiang Ru on the side was shocked by Zhao Shu's courage. She didn't expect that he had been testing Liang Tao. However, Liang Guoshi was more clever and did not reveal his thoughts.
"Jiang Ru, please leave first. I have something to say with the Imperial Master." Zhao Shu stood up and said.
Jiang Ru was not dissatisfied with Zhao Shu's tone when he was calling his servants. She glanced at Liang Tao, who nodded slightly, so she quickly stood up, folded her clothes and left quickly.
"Back when we were in Xingluo County, Liang Shuo once wanted to win over me in order to drive a wedge between me and Luo Xixian, and to divide the Huaiying Hall." Zhao Shu said, "Originally, I thought that the Imperial Master also harbored this idea. But now that I think about it,
, but it is quite different.
In the final analysis, I am just the deacon of the Jinding Division. This position is not irreplaceable. As for Zhenming Hou Yunyun, it is even more of a worldly reputation that is not worthy of the truth. After thinking about it, I am afraid that the reason for such generous treatment by the Imperial Master is something more fundamental.
Something special that outsiders cannot compare to."
"Then tell me, what's so special about it?" Liang Tao asked.
"Technical rituals and rituals." Zhao Shu said: "I have thought about it, and this is almost the only possibility. The Imperial Master and I have no old friendship, and my shallow cultivation is not worthy of praise. But I can be praised by the Imperial Master.
I am afraid that the only thing that your Excellency recognizes is your ability in rituals and rituals. After all, I have also experienced the test in Xingluo County."
"It's important for a person to be self-aware." Liang Tao nodded and praised: "At least you have a clear understanding of your own abilities."
"Is the Imperial Master going to arrange any rituals?" Zhao Shu asked expressionlessly. He knew very well that with Liang Tao's level of cultivation, he could sacrifice his dignity and face to communicate with him, and his intentions behind it must be very important.
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Liang Tao did not answer immediately, but asked: "I heard that your ancestor was the ceremonial officer of Tianxia Dynasty?"
"Indeed." Zhao Shu replied.
Liang Tao said: "When Tianxia fell apart, the monks and magicians who were originally enshrined by the Tianxia court went their separate ways. Most of those Kanyu masters followed the Chongxuan Hall and came to Dongsheng Capital. They are the secret blessing officers and the main inheritance of the Curse and Bansheng.
Still in the Bear Country, fortune tellers are scattered all over the place, either hidden or visible.
On the other hand, almost all of the Zanli officers were stationed in the imperial capital. When Xuan Ju led the Rong and Di tribes south to massacre, in order to cover the evacuation of the people, they held the Juntian Hundred Gods Sacrifice to resist Xuan Ju and his evil dragons. Unfortunately, no one
Pay it back in your lifetime.”
Zhao Shu said: "The Juntian Hundred Gods Sacrifice is to welcome the gods under the throne to come to the mortal world. It was originally to re-order the heaven, earth, mountains and rivers for the Tianxia Dynasty. This ritual is not used for fighting. I am very interested in Xuan.
Ju and Nielong have also heard that such powerful people are difficult to defeat with ordinary magic. I am afraid that the Juntian Hundred Gods Sacrifice is an attempt to suppress powerful enemies in the order of Qi."
"As expected of the official descendant of the Tianxia Dynasty's Zan, he has never witnessed the battle with his own eyes, but he can speak eloquently." Liang Tao asked: "Can you also perform the Juntian Hundred Gods Sacrifice?"
"If it's just the arrangement of rituals, then I do know, but I can't reproduce such rituals at all." Zhao Shu said bluntly: "Not to mention the difference in cultivation and magic power, Juntian Hundred Gods Sacrifice is closely related to Tianxia Dynasty Energy Number.
It can only be activated under the Emperor."
"That's it...I need a ritual now that can match the earth's veins and at the same time integrate the qi of the vast area into one and connect with each other." Liang Tao finally said his intention: "Just like you in Xingluo County
It’s arranged like that.”
Zhao Shu was slightly startled and asked, "Does the Imperial Master plan to place prayer rituals throughout the Huaxu Kingdom to prevent the Rebellion Divine Sword from causing trouble again?"
"That's not necessarily the case." Liang Tao said: "The prayer rituals to resolve the aura of disaster are only effective for a few days, and I need ritual rituals that can operate for a long time."