Ancestor Hongjun was sitting on the futon, his eyes were slightly closed, his expression was peaceful, as if he was wandering in a trance, but he was not actually in meditation.
It’s just that Taoism pays attention to reaching the extreme of emptiness, observing tranquility, and eliminating wisdom and detachment. It is the same as the Taoism. As the founder of Taoism, he naturally has a deep understanding of Samadhi. No matter what the occasion, he always looks like nothing is bothering him.
.
This Yujingshan Dojo has been closed for countless years, and has never been opened since he became a Taoist.
The two boys, Haotian and Yaochi, would come over from time to time to clean up and make arrangements for some of the transformed creatures in the mountain, so as to prevent them from making the Xuanmen ancestral court a mess.
Although it has been a long time since I last practiced in this dojo, the dojo where I transformed and made my fortune is, after all, connected with the qi of ancestor Hongjun as if they were one body, so it is naturally very important.
Since Hongjun's sermon, Yujing Mountain has been respected by the great powers of the three realms, and has entrusted countless fortunes and people's hearts. Countless years have passed, and its bells and graces and the profound meaning it carries have become more and more unfathomable. Today, although it is no longer as good as the East China Sea
Zifuzhou is also a holy land in the Three Realms that is not inferior to Kunlun.
Ancestor Hongjun closed his eyes and spread his spiritual thoughts, covering the entire dojo. The familiar plants and trees have not completely changed. Although some have transformed or been eaten, new spiritual plants have replaced them, but they are still there.
Many of them were there back then, and they look particularly friendly.
"Looks like I'm really free!"
The ancestor sighed in his heart, containing sincere joy and emotion. Given his nature, it was somewhat difficult to calm down.
Back then, when he made a desperate move to combine his body and Taoism, although he had no choice but to give it a try, he had no confidence at all that he would be able to see what he saw today.
At this time, the voices of Yaochi and Haotian came from outside the cave. After a while, the two of them came in together, bowed and said humbly: "Master, the three senior brothers have gone down the mountain. Now the three-month period will be over.
Come on, Master, are you going to Daluotian to listen to the sermon?"
Ancestor Hongjun half-squinted his eyes, with a calm expression, leisurely enjoying the tranquility of the years. He hummed in his nostrils and said unhurriedly: "Of course I have to go. Although the old Taoist has now cultivated into Hunyuan Da Dao
Luo Jinxian is the tenth level, but this is only the spiritual cultivation. If you want to achieve Hunyuan Tai Chi, you have to improve your physical body to achieve the perfect balance of the human body and the universe. Otherwise, you will not be able to achieve enlightenment. How can you not do it?
"
Haotian hesitated and said: "It's just that His Majesty the Emperor of Heaven is also a disciple of the teacher, but now the teacher wants to listen to the disciple's sermons..."
When Haotian said this, his voice gradually disappeared, and he just looked at Patriarch Hongjun, while Yaochi on the side disagreed: "What's the point? It is said that Tao has no order, and the master is the teacher. The teacher does not have to be better than the disciple, and the disciple does not have to be inferior.
Master. Why can’t senior brother understand this truth that even the Legalist Xunzi can say? His Majesty the Emperor of Heaven is now the number one person in the three realms and is stronger than the teacher. Isn’t it normal for the teacher to listen to his sermons?”
Although Haotian knows this truth, Patriarch Hongjun has always been a tall image in his heart that no one can match. Even though he knows that what Yaochi said is reasonable, he is still reluctant to accept it.
Ancestor Hongjun smiled slightly, and a rosy color appeared on his face, which showed that he was in a good mood.
He opened his eyes, looked at Haotian, and pointed out: "You have the wrong mentality. Although the old Taoist is the teacher of His Majesty the Emperor of Heaven, he is now a minister of the Heavenly Court. No matter how great the grand master is, can he still be greater than the monarch? What do you think?
If the other emperors in heaven hear it, I'm afraid they will be unhappy."
Haotian said with a helpless smile: "Disciple can't turn around for a while. After all, the teacher has always been the highest being in the three realms. Even the Emperor of Heaven has to obey your orders. This sudden identity change, I believe many people in the three realms will need some time.
adapt."
Hongjun said: "We immortals are all the same as the Great Dao, and the Great Dao is everywhere, changing all the time, and has no fixed place. Therefore, the "Book of Changes" was born to explain this law of change. If you can't understand the essence of change, you can change anytime, anywhere.
To adapt to any environment and situation is to have insufficient spirituality, limited understanding, and is far from the great road. In this regard, Yaochi is much better than you."
Haotian's expression froze, and he glanced at Yaochi and saw that although her face did not show it, her eyes concealed joy, which showed that she was very grateful for the affirmation of ancestor Hongjun, and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"Teacher is right. The disciple also feels that he is more upright and less spiritual. He is far inferior to the junior sister who has a broad-minded mind, like white clouds and flowing water. This is due to his innate nature, otherwise he would not be surpassed by the junior sister in terms of cultivation."
Hongjun said: "To say that you have gone through one thousand, seven hundred and fifty calamities to rebuild, you are stronger than Yaochi in terms of foundation, but your cultivation is not as good as hers. It can be seen that with the support of the same luck, she is indeed better than you
One head."
Although Yaochi competed with Haotian early on, wanting to prove that she was not a goddess living in his shadow, and she had indeed done so in these years, no one regarded her as Haotian's vassal anymore, but now she listens to the words of ancestor Hongjun
, even though he has a strong temper, he couldn't help but said modestly: "Teacher, thank you very much. I am just about the same level as my disciple and Senior Brother Haotian. Although I think I am not weaker than others, I dare not say that I am better than Senior Brother."
Ancestor Hongjun said with a smile: "However, a person's ability, understanding and perseverance are important, but in many cases, opportunity is the most important. In the past, brothers Donghuang Taiyi, Brother Dijiang, Sha Zu, Hungu and others had the foundation
The qualifications are not inferior to those of Nuwa Jieyin and others, but an opportunity to become a saint created a gap between the two and became an insurmountable chasm for life."
Haotian had a complicated expression and sighed: "Yes, I think that Ancestor Killer was on par with Ancestor Styx back then. The two had many battles with each other, but it was difficult to tell the winner. Until Styx became the ultimate person, Ancestor Killer could no longer compete with him.
Unable to compete, he just disappeared. Looking at the beginning of the world, the only ones who crossed the chasm alone without the opportunity to become a saint were the teacher and the Emperor of Heaven. The rest are insignificant!"
Hongjun said: "As for your three senior brothers, I am the leader of the Three Pure Ones, and Tongtian also has the Four Immortal Killing Swords. Yuanshi is actually the weakest among the Three Pure Ones. Not only is his spiritual treasure unmatched by the former, but he was even surpassed in cultivation later on.
. But Yuanshi was able to put aside his pride as a saint, take the initiative to serve the Emperor of Heaven, and was given a huge opportunity. Now he has become the leader of the Three Pure Ones. It won’t be long before his cultivation will surpass me and become the first among all saints. It can be seen that opportunity has great influence on monks like us.
importance."
Yaochi said: "What the teacher said is that the saints are all arrogant and have been secretly competing with the Emperor of Heaven. Although their cultivation is not as good as it is, it is a temporary victory or defeat. In fact, no one feels inferior to His Majesty the Emperor of Heaven in his heart. Senior Brother Yuanshi
It is not easy to recognize the reality clearly and make the right choice. For him to get such an opportunity, others really have nothing to say."
"So to say that Yuanshi's disciples lead Xuanmen is actually a blessing for our Xuanmen. Compared with the previous situation where there was constant internal fighting, now they are all under the control of the founder of the Three Qing Dynasties. It is really commendable."
Hongjun had a smile on his face. Although Buddhism, Confucianism, etc. are all practicing immortality, they have already established their own schools and are no longer members of Taoism. Although they all respect the ancestor Hongjun on the surface, they are close to each other due to different teachings.
There is of course a difference. Patriarch Hongjun always regards himself as the founder of Taoism, not the founder of Buddhism.
"As for Zhen Yuanzi, in terms of basic qualifications, he is on par with Kunpeng and Minghe, but he is used to playing both sides. In the battle between heaven and the saints, he neither dares to take refuge in the saint, nor is he willing to be like Kunpeng or Minghe.
As usual, I fully surrender to the Emperor of Heaven, and I am so unhappy with both sides. Whether I can get the opportunity this time is still in doubt."
Haotian's face was serious, he thought for a moment, and couldn't help but said: "That's okay, the holy position is limited after all. If there are fewer people fighting for it, others will have more opportunities." After saying that, he hesitated and said cautiously: "Teacher,
There are only six saints, do you think the disciples have any chance?"
Hongjun looked at him and guessed his thoughts. He looked at the sky and said calmly: "You should ask His Majesty about this matter. Who can get the holy title depends on his will. Apart from this,
In addition to the credit, it also involves the issue of the balance of power in the three realms, how can the veteran say it accurately?"
Haotian gritted his teeth and said: "But the teacher is the Heavenly Master, and His Majesty respects you very much. Your attitude must have a great influence on His Majesty. I wonder who you would prefer to become a saint?"
Ancestor Hongjun did not answer immediately, looked at Tianshi, stood up, and ordered Yaochi to fetch the spirit beast. Seeing Haotian looking at him eagerly, he couldn't help but smile and said: "The time is coming, we should set off. Haotian
My God, you have been loyal to the Emperor of Heaven for so many years. You even obeyed the orders of the Empress of Heaven during the war between humans and emperors, resulting in a Taoist injury. It can be said that there is no merit but hard work. This time, the old Taoist showed his face to the Emperor of Heaven.
Say it and ask for a holy throne for you, and he probably won't refuse."
Haotian was stunned for a moment, then he was ecstatic, his expression was excited, and he tremblingly said: "Disciple, thank you teacher for your cultivation."
Hongjun smiled casually, shook his head, sat on the spirit beast brought by Yaochi, and said calmly: "Although you were once my boy, you are now the emperor of heaven, and your status is not much worse than that of the old Taoist. You have not been in heaven these few months.
When you are on duty, you come to serve the old Taoist. The old Taoist is really not blessed. Think of this as a reward for serving the old Taoist all the time! Do not do such a dishonorable thing in the future, so as not to damage the luck and happiness of the old Taoist.
Points. I have initiated two boys in Zixiao Palace, and it is enough for them to serve me."
Upon hearing this, Haotian felt that the words seemed to have a deeper meaning, but he was immersed in the joy of becoming a saint and did not think deeply about it.
Ever since he got the inside information about the Six Martial Arts Saints, Haotian has been extremely interested in it, but he doesn't know if he is responsible. After all, there are many people in heaven who are more qualified than him, so he feels that there is not much hope.
I had the intention to go to the Emperor of Heaven to have a look, but I was worried about causing the other party's displeasure, so I lost the opportunity. Now that I have Patriarch Hongjun, I am almost sure of it.
On the other hand, Yaochi was thoughtful and glanced at Haotian, thinking, who said that Haotian doesn't know how to adapt? After being a high-ranking emperor for so many years, he can still stoop down to be a servant, and he can beg Hongjun shamelessly.
This ability to bend and stretch is no worse than that of Yuanshi Tianzun, right?
After all, today's emperors in heaven have a very high status. The two of them are no longer the boys they used to be. Even though Hongjun was once their master, he is now a minister in the same palace. As the two of them, they are monarchs, and their every move
They all represent heaven and should be treated as equals. This approach is actually very inappropriate.
"Yaochi, you lead the way for me."
Ancestor Hongjun ordered, and then walked out of Yujing Mountain under the guard of the two emperors.
"Yaochi, you have been serving me for a long time, can I ask for anything?"
"This disciple is just grateful for your kindness. Without you, there would be no Yaochi, and I wouldn't have the status and achievements I have today. I don't dare to beg for more."
When Yaochi said this, he changed his tone and said with a flattering smile: "Of course, if the teacher thinks that the disciple is worthy of training, he will reward him with good fortune, but the disciple will be disrespectful. If he thinks that the disciple is dull and needs to be polished, I hope that he can always be by his side, always by his side.
Get a heads up.”
"Hahaha..." Patriarch Hongjun laughed a few times and scolded: "You are quite naughty, straight yet crooked, hard yet soft, straightforward but not capricious, very good, very good."
Yaochi said with a smile: "My disciple is of a straightforward nature and can say whatever he wants. Teacher, please bear with me!"