The sky is clear and clear, and there is not a trace of cloud or mist in the azure sky. Looking down from the platform, you can see that a city of ten thousand people can be held in the palm of your hand, and hundreds of miles of mountains and forests are no more than the length of your fingertips. Looking up at the top of your head,
Standing in the sky, it is inevitable to realize the insignificance of human beings.
The Taoist stood on the top of the mountain with his hands behind his hands, his eyes drifting to the endless distance, and he never looked back for a long time.
"Disciple has met Master Uncle Shangyangzi."
The greetings from the young disciple came from behind, and the man said: "Master invites uncle to go to Zixiao Hall to discuss the marriage with the Emei Sect."
Shang Yangzi withdrew his gaze, and turned around to look at the boy in front of him. This was the youngest disciple accepted by his senior brother Qi Yunzi, and he was also a closed disciple. His name was Wangchen.
He followed Wangchen down to the platform. On the way, Shang Yangzi asked: "I heard that you went down the mountain to practice this time and picked up a young man to become your disciple?"
Wangchen said with some embarrassment: "Yes, I took in a disciple and named him Qingping."
Shang Yangzi snorted softly: "My own practice is just barely, but I dare to imitate others and accept disciples."
"Uncle Master taught me this," Wangchen bowed his head and said, "This disciple just feels that he is destined to Qingping. His situation is very similar to that of the disciple back then, so I accepted him. Please rest assured, Uncle Master, the disciple's own lessons will never be changed."
If you fall, you will never bring shame to Master."
"That's good."
Shang Yangzi nodded, and not long after, the two arrived at the Zixiao Hall in Wudang. Qi Yunzi and the other six disciples under his name had been waiting for a long time.
"Disciple has met Uncle Shangyangzi." Miao Yunyong and other six disciples saluted together.
Shang Yangzi nodded, and then Qi Yunzi came forward and said with a smile: "Junior brother, this retreat has been a long time. Fortunately, you have not forgotten Yun Yong's important event."
After saying that, he looked at the disciples and said, "Go back, everyone."
"Disciple, please leave." The seven of them bowed and left the hall.
There were only two junior brothers left in the hall at this moment. Qi Yunzi looked at Shangyangzi and said, "Junior brother, can you gain some enlightenment during this retreat?"
Shangyangzi slowly shook his head: "My skill has increased slightly, but...that's all."
While speaking, he also looked at Qi Yunzi. After not seeing him for a year, the aura of his senior brother became more and more mysterious. He couldn't help but sigh: "Senior brother is really a genius. Junior brother is hiding in a dark place and studying for hundreds of years."
Day and night, I am still not as enlightened as my senior brother is when he talks and laughs. The Tao is so lofty and lofty that it is really daunting."
"Junior brother, this is not like you," Qi Yunzi smiled and nodded at him and said, "Do you remember that back then you said that the Tao was on the sword in your hand, but now you are saying depressing words."
Shangyangzi was stunned for a moment, and then a helpless smile appeared on his face: "It's an old story, why do you always talk about it, senior brother? The dignified Taoist master makes fun of his own junior brother's embarrassing things all day long, and he is not afraid of being heard by those monks.
I went and said you were stingy."
After saying that, the two brothers looked at each other and smiled happily.
Thirty years of vicissitudes have passed, and the young swordsman who used to ride in the rivers and lakes has now become a pillar of the Taoist sect who is nearly fifty years old. But those youthful and frivolous past events seem like they happened yesterday when you close your eyes.
Thirty years ago, Shang Yangzi and Qi Yunzi went down the mountain for training and met Cang Yue, the saint of Miao territory and Bei Mingzi of Xiaoyao sect. The four people's short journey ended in a hurry after a chaotic battle in Huashan. In order to avoid being found by the court,
Afterwards, Qi Yunzi made arrangements in advance and took Shang Yangzi to Beidi.
Bei Mingzi disappeared without a trace after that battle, while Cang Yue continued to travel alone in the world. A few years later, she, an unexpected Miao master, also became famous in the world.
It can be said that the four of them just met by chance, and there was not much deep friendship at all. But for some reason, Kami Yoko would always recall that past event, and she would always think of that smart and special girl from time to time.
He may have been moved by his mortal heart, but it was a pity that he could not express his feelings at the right time, and it would only become a regret if it stayed in his heart for many years.
Shangyangzi suddenly sighed, Qiyunzi looked at him, as if he could guess what the other party was thinking, and said: "This time I go to Emei to pick up the bride, I want to ask my junior brother to come forward, but I don't have to go to the Emei sect in person. Head Su
Although you are the leader of a sect, in terms of seniority, you and I are juniors. If you come to the door in person, it may be suspected of using your power to overwhelm others, so you only need to send him halfway. If you take the official road, you can also go to Bishui City at that time.
have a look."
Bishui City is the gateway to Miao territory.
Shang Yangzi glanced at Qi Yunzi and said helplessly: "Brother, you don't even know how old I am this year. I have already let go of what happened back then."
Qi Yunzi said: "Junior brother has never been married, and the Holy Lady is also alone. What's wrong with this? Even if you don't talk about it, this time you go to Miaoland just treat it as an old friend. My way is
Heaven is on earth, and you can practice cultivation anywhere in the world, but junior brother, your way is still in the human world after all."
Shang Yangzi hesitated, and Qi Yunzi added: "If you mind Taoist friend Beimingzi, then you don't have to. I received his letter a few months ago, and now he has gained the trust of the new emperor. It was from
When the dragon soars, there should be no time to think about the love between children."
Qi Yunzi persuaded her again and again, and Shang Yangzi finally relaxed: "It's okay, I haven't seen the Holy Lady for many years. I don't know how far her martial arts is now."
Looking at the duplicitous junior brother, Qi Yunzi just smiled, and then said: "After Yun Yong and Master Su get married, I plan to retire. The positions of Wudang Master and this Taoist Sect Master will be left to their young people.
People go."
Shang Yangzi was a little surprised and said: "Brother, why are you so anxious?"
Qi Yunzi took out the letter in his arms and handed it to Shang Yangzi. It was written by Bei Mingzi to him. He said: "Junior brother, do you still remember the 'prophecy' that Bei Mingzi said back then? Bei Mingzi said
My friend mentioned this again in his letter."
Shangyangzi's brows frowned subconsciously. He disliked the word "prophecy" very much. For him, it was about to become a demon. If it weren't for these two words, he would not have destroyed it.
A piece of stone, thus hastily ending the trip to Huashan.
But he already knew that his sword not only did not destroy this extraterrestrial thing, but actually made it come into being. Back then, Bei Mingzi stole this extraterrestrial jade hidden in the center of the big stone. Now,
It was by relying on such things that he gained the status he wanted in the court.
Everything was exactly the same as the prophecy that Cang Yue saw. Everything Shang Yangzi did was in vain. No matter how hard they struggled, they finally returned to the established route due to the manipulation of fate.
"Bei Mingzi wants to invite senior brother to Beijing?" Shang Yangzi frowned.
"I'm not going to Beijing, I'm going to be a guest of Xiaoyao Sect," Qi Yunzi said: "Two Taoists, Taixuan Taiwei, the senior disciples of Taoist friend Beimingzi, invited me to discuss Taoism."
"Taixuan, Taiwei..."
Although these two names are rarely known in the world, they are well-known among Taoist sects. These two are even elders of Shang Yangzi and the others. However, the Xiaoyao sect has always been alone and rarely interacts with fellow Taoist sects.
Not to mention discussing the truth.
"What are they going to discuss?" Shang Yangzi asked.
Qi Yunzi paused for a moment, raised his head and said leisurely: "The way to immortality."
"...What?" Shang Youzi suspected that he heard wrongly: "Are these two old guys crazy? No, that's all they are crazy. Why are you going crazy with them, senior brother?"
"Haha, junior brother, don't be anxious," Qi Yunzi said: "Immortality is indeed an illusory thing, but the way to immortality is not like that. Why do people want immortality? It's not that life is short, but it's an act of helplessness."
"Senior brother, what do you mean?" Shang Yangzi asked in confusion.
Qi Yunzi said: "From a side perspective, I'm afraid that junior brother may not have the real feeling. Let's talk about martial arts. Junior brother must also be aware of it. Your skill is increasing day by day, but the way forward is not endless, just like holding water.
If the bottle is full of water, it will overflow, and it will be difficult to make any progress."
Shang Yangzi was still puzzled and said: "The crooked part is perfect, the wrong part is straight, the hollow part is full, the hollow part is new, the less part is gained, the more part is confusing - Senior brother, is there anything wrong with this?"
Qi Yunzi shook his head and said: "No, let me ask you, have you ever heard that the earth has an end?"
Shangyangzi shook his head: "Never."
Qi Yunzi asked again: "Then let me ask you again, have you ever heard that the sky has an end?"
Shangyangzi shook his head again: "Never."
Qi Yunzi asked again: "In that case, let me ask you, is there an end to the road?"
Shang Yangzi sighed: "The Tao method is mysterious, so it is endless."
Qi Yunzi said seriously: "The heavens, the earth, and the laws are infinite, but why do people have limits? The water in the bottle is already full, but as far as the eye can see there is still a vast ocean. How should we deal with this?"
Shangyangzi shook his head and said: "Senior brother, you have gone astray. The height of heaven is far beyond the reach of human beings. Life is just a passer-by in the world and the universe. This is what you said to me back then. Why don't you do it now?
Can not remember?"
Qi Yunzi finally said: "I have not forgotten, but I am inevitably unwilling to accept it. I have no intention of thinking too highly of myself, but now I am trapped within the limits of heaven and earth. Even if I have thousands of talents, I can only do the same thing for the rest of my life."
Frog, I am not willing to do anything. Doing nothing does not mean being without desire, and being without desire does not mean living in a muddleheaded way. Junior brother, this time I want to put my own way on the sword."
Shang Yangzi was silent for a long time and said nothing more. The atmosphere became a little solemn for a while. Qi Yunzi patted his shoulder gently: "Junior brother, don't worry, everything will be prosperous after the new emperor ascends the throne. Besides, the rivers, lakes and temples have always been distinct.
Even if there is anything wrong, it is enough for the Wu-Dang Clan to have you in charge."
Shangyangzi sighed: "It seems that senior brother has made up his mind."
Qi Yunzi looked back at the statue of Emperor Zhenwu with firm eyes and an indifferent tone: "I am not willing to waste a hundred years in vain and leave only one sentence unsaid. If this heaven is really majestic, I must see it with my own eyes. Otherwise, I will not give up. I would rather
Even if you commit evil for the evil ghost Jiuyou, you won’t stop!”