Of course, Taoism and Confucianism only exist in China. Buddhism was spread from ancient India, but under the influence of thousands of years of Chinese culture, it gradually assimilated and evolved into a unique local Buddhism.
Therefore, many Xuanmen dare not enter China easily, fearing that within a few years, their Xuanmen will be assimilated by China and become their own.
This is the inclusiveness of Chinese culture, which no other country has.
Most of the Taoism in the Japanese country was separated from the Chinese Taoist culture, and then through their own evolution, it became their own religion. However, compared with the authentic Chinese Taoism, there is still a big gap.
However, the Japanese Xuanmen like to study with an open mind. They streamlined the essence of the major Xuanmen, and then added them to their own teachings, making them their own.
Especially in recent years, as the exchanges between major Taoist sects have deepened day by day, this feeling has become even more obvious.
The mountain gate of Juzong is on a small island in the Japanese country. The island is not big. On the map, it is estimated to be the size of a needle tip. But when Xiao Yu and the others set foot on the island, they discovered that this place is really big. At first glance
There is no end, and there are all kinds of plants.
There are various kinds of chrysanthemums planted everywhere on the island. Xiao Yu walked about a few hundred meters and saw more than a hundred varieties of chrysanthemums. The various chrysanthemums competed with each other and looked very spectacular.
In front of Xiao Yu and the others, a woman in kimono was leading the way. She had countless layers of foundation on her face, and her mouth was also outlined, making her look uncomfortable.
But it seems that this is their culture, just like when a woman gets married, she has to put on makeup at her parents’ home.
Xiao Yu, Qinglong, and a dozen other Taoists walked together, seemingly looking at the scenery along the way. By the time they arrived at Ju Sect, it was already ten o'clock.
There were many people going up the mountain, and people of all colors were everywhere, which showed that this Japanese conference must be quite grand.
In the center of the island is a hill with various plants. There is also a pavilion on the top of the hill, and a woman in white is playing the piano inside.
There is a small path on both sides of the hill, which is only suitable for a single person.
The maid and others led Xiao Yu and the others here, but stopped moving forward, as if letting them go on their own.
"Amitabha, this Xuanmen Conference feels like a flower-appreciation conference. I wonder what the Ju Sect is trying to do!"
Monk Da Song was behind, saying somewhat depressedly.
Not only him, but other Taoists also looked puzzled. They had all come from afar, and they couldn't have come just to see the flowers. Then why bother talking about the Taoist Conference?
"Father Chinese, this is not an ordinary place. In China, it is called the Cave Heaven Blessed Land, and here, it is called the Holy Land!"
An old man with yellow hair in a white robe stepped forward, holding a Bible in his hand, and then stepped in.
As soon as the other party walked onto the path, he disappeared directly, walking like a ghost.
"So that's it. This is actually a cave. It's amazing!"
Xiao Yu nodded, then pulled Xiao Xue, and the two of them walked in one after another.
Entering this step, it's like two worlds. The outside is unremarkable, with only chrysanthemums on the ground, but inside, there are fairy birds and animals, waterfalls and rivers, and clouds and mist.
There is one thing in common both inside and outside, that is, chrysanthemums are everywhere, and it is indeed the Chrysanthemum Sect.
Maybe the chrysanthemum plays a very important role in their lives, just like the Chinese peony is the national flower.
"Two seniors, please come inside."
As soon as the two of them appeared, a woman wearing a light yellow robe walked up and said respectfully.
Xiao Yu glanced around the woman and found that she was in the first layer of Gu Yi, but she was very young, only in her teens.
"Lead the way..."
"Yes, senior, come with me."
The woman led the way. Xiao Yu and the others were shocked by the scenery inside. There were plums, orchids, bamboos and chrysanthemums everywhere in different colors. If this one was taken out, it would probably fetch a good price.
This is indeed a cave, and the area is quite large. Behind Xiao Yu and the others, Taoist practitioners from all over the world appeared one after another. Everyone was stunned by the scenery here.
"Senior, this is the Huaxia Dojo, please take a seat..."
After walking for about half an hour, Xiao Yu and the others came to a waterfall. There were many seats there, and people were already sitting there, including ascetics and others.
And there are a few more people, that is, the head of Panlong Mountain.
As for the leader of Longhu Mountain, he was sitting in another corner, as if he wanted to tell everyone that Panlong Mountain doesn't matter to me.
Xiao Yu glanced around, then nodded to the woman leading the way, and then began to observe the surroundings.
It turns out that the place where the Taoist Conference is held is right next to the waterfall. This is too casual!
Before the Westerners had all sat down, many more maids came up. Those who poured tea and those who carried water were very busy.
"Everyone, I am very polite here. You are welcome to come from thousands of miles away to attend the Xuanmen Conference held by our Ju Sect. I am the fifth elder of the Ju Sect. If you are negligent, please forgive me."
After finishing the sentence, the other party spoke fluent English again, which made Xiao Yu and others speechless.
"Nowadays, being a Taoist priest has to be in line with international standards. If you don't have two brushes, you really don't dare to go out!"
Qinglong also murmured next to him, which made Tang Wan and the others burst into laughter.
"Envoy Huanghua, I heard that your Ju Sect has accepted an incredible disciple. Call him out and let me have a look. It will also broaden your horizons."
A Chinese Taoist looked at the old woman and smiled.
"Yes, I heard that the saint is from China. You guys poached her from a corner, you are not authentic!"
"It's been a long time since we've been here, and you just leave us here like this. This Xuanmen Conference is a bit poor."
One after another, people began to express their complaints, but the old woman was smiling and not angry at all.
"Everyone, don't be anxious. I have some spiritual fruits here. Let's get some food first. We'll start when everyone arrives."
The old woman clapped her hands, and a group of maids dressed in various colors came out of the bamboo forest and placed some fruits on the table.
The other party was right, it was the spiritual fruit, but it was just a very ordinary kind.
Xiao Yu and several other Taoists he knew sat together, and everyone began to discuss in low voices.
"Xiao Zhenjun, you are here too. It's a pleasure to meet you."
An old Taoist saw Xiao Yu and walked up immediately.
Xiao Yu knew that person, and he was the master of Sanqing Temple. When Maoshan was first opened, he went to Maoshan.
"Daozhang Zhang, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please take a seat."
Because among the Chinese Taoists who came this time, there were really not many masters. If he had not shouldered the mission and had the promise he had made back then, he would not have come here.
"Xiao Zhenjun, the man with the yellow braid over there is from the Creation Sect, the one in red is a disciple of the Fire Cloud Evil God, and as for the men in black, they are all from the Western Vampire God Sect.
These people come with bad intentions, so be careful."
As soon as he sat down, Taoist Zhang reminded Xiao Yu in a low voice.
"Fellow Taoist, what do you mean?"
Xiao Yu was a little confused and looked at the other party in confusion.
I have no enmity with them, so why should I go against myself?
"My disciples are relatively close to the Ju Sect. I heard that they have prejudices against you, Maoshan. Moreover, Western Xuanmen and the Japanese Kingdom are relatively close to each other and have many conflicts with us, so they should be able to practice checks and balances.
So I hope Xiao Zhenjun can pay more attention to us later and don’t let those old ladies take advantage of us, Chinese Taoists.”
After the old Taoist priest finished speaking, he cupped his hands towards Xiao Yu and then walked towards another group of Taoists.
