"Zhang Laodao is telling the truth, my external skills training has reached its peak, and it is impossible to make any further progress!"
In a secret training room in the back hall of Qingxu Temple, the elder said frankly: "I searched the classics and found that after the external energy of Qi and blood has reached its peak, if you want to go further, you must refine your soul!"
Seeing Zhang Laodao's expression of understanding, the elder said bluntly: "On this trip, I want to ask you, Zhang Laodao, for advice on the Taoist practice of spiritual visualization!"
"It seems that Enhou has done his homework before coming!"
Zhang Laodao did not play tricks and said with a smile: "It's just that the method of cultivating the gods through visualization is a secret method taught by the Shangqing lineage, and it cannot be easily passed on to outsiders!"
The word "easy" is very good. It does not close the door, but at the same time it firmly holds the initiative in the hand, and it is watertight.
"I accidentally obtained the secret method of manifesting the Holy Spirit through the White Lotus. I wonder if it can be exchanged for the experienced technique of visualization and spiritual cultivation?"
The old man smiled slightly and took out the chips in his hand.
The body-building chapter of "Xuanwu Zhen Gong" is probably not heavy enough. Since the first generation of Rongguo Gong was able to obtain such magical secrets by chance, it is obvious that there are more than just such secrets in this world, and there must be better and more complete cultivation secrets in the hands of Taoists.
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The elder is not envious at all. The physical training chapter of "Xuanwu Zhen Gong" in his hand is just right. It does not have any additional training requirements and purely improves physical fitness. It can be said that it is suitable for an internal martial artist like the elder.
On the contrary, if there were some mysterious spiritual cultivation methods, he would not dare to practice them randomly.
The elder knows nothing about the mysterious spiritual world, so it is only natural that he should be wary of it.
As for the method of practicing Neijiaquan, Zhang Laodao probably doesn't like it either. The Taoist sect's Qi training and health-preserving techniques, as well as the martial arts of protecting the Tao, are not bad at all. They may even have more lofty intentions. After practicing to the ultimate level, they are better than those of Neijiaquan.
The highest level is even more exaggerated.
Fortunately, the big boss still has a trump card in his hand!
That is the "White Lotus Revealing the Holy" method that I obtained after winning a fight with the White Lotus Sect Jiugong Zhenren in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China.
This is a technique of descending from the gods. In layman’s terms, it is a method of inviting gods to come to you!
In the world of the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, it had almost no effect, otherwise Jiugong Zhenren would not have given the great master his past life, but it was different in the world of Red Mansions.
There are so-called gods and monks here, and even an unknown Taoist Ma can use the magic of witchcraft, so the divine magic can naturally exert its power.
Regardless of whether the power exerted is large or small, it is considered a good exchange condition for Zhang Laodao's Shangqing lineage.
Thinking about it, you know that if the Taoist sects in this world can have magical means, there will naturally be no shortage of Buddhist sects.
Under such circumstances, Buddhist secret magical powers like "White Lotus Appearing to the World" will naturally not be easily accessible to Taoists. This is a certain thing.
"What, Enhou, you actually obtained the secret method of praying for gods from Buddhism?"
Zhang Laodao was shocked, and exclaimed with a look of disbelief on his face. The way he looked at the elder was different, and his breathing became a little faster. After a while, he regained his composure and said in a deep voice: "Is this true?
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“You can tell if it’s true or false at a glance!”
The elder smiled slightly, took out a brand new book from his arms, which was the result of his recent silent writing, and handed it directly to Zhang Laodao: "You will know after you read it!"
"This, this, Enhou, aren't you afraid that the old Taoist will lose his Buddhist art of inviting gods?"
Zhang Laodao's hands were trembling a little. He took the book recording the White Lotus Appearance and couldn't wait to open it and read it. He nodded and exclaimed in admiration from time to time: "Buddhist esoteric teachings are indeed unique!"
Taoist sects naturally also have the art of inviting gods. Basically, the gods in heaven are the gods they invite, and the number is so huge that it is difficult to measure.
However, there is a difference between Taoism and Buddhism. With Zhang Laodao's cultivation, he can tell the clues at a glance, and there is a surprise on his face that cannot be concealed.
It does not mean that he will practice this Buddhist magical power, but as a reference, it is of great value to Zhang Laodao and the Shangqing lineage behind him.
"Haha, if you can't trust even the old Taoist, who can I trust?"
The elder laughed loudly. These words are not false. As Jia Daishan's substitute, Zhang Laodao has a very special relationship with Rong Guofu. Besides, the only Taoist master he can see now is Zhang Laodao. If he doesn't believe this, who can he believe?
"Okay, okay, Enhou has made this deal, but I can't teach you the art of visualization and spiritual training!"
Zhang Laodao closed the book, looked at the elder and said solemnly: "It's not that I don't want to, it's that I can't. Lao Dao, I also started to practice the art of visualization not long ago. I can't figure it out myself, let alone teach it to you."
"Does the old Taoist have any alternative?"
The elder was stunned for a moment. He really didn't expect to encounter such a thing. It does make sense when he thinks about it.
The Taoist method of contemplation and spiritual training was also recorded in some Taoist classics collected in previous lives, but it was not detailed and was only briefly mentioned.
It is conceivable that methods related to spiritual cultivation, as the core secrets of Taoism, cannot be learned by ordinary true disciples?
Even the great master himself encountered a bottleneck in his internal martial arts practice. If he wanted to go further, he could only give it a try through spiritual cultivation. Otherwise, how could he practice without even thinking about it?
Of course, in the past, strong qi and blood could not hide the need to cultivate the spirit, but it was very difficult. When the qi and blood were agitated, it would have too much impact on the spirit, and I am afraid that the effectiveness of the practice would be greatly reduced.
Only when you have reached the peak of holding the elixir and can freely control the qi and blood in the body, the spiritual method will not be affected. At the same time, your own spirit will be stimulated by the strong qi and blood, and you will become very powerful. Once you have the spirit of cultivation,
This method can also be used quickly to achieve twice the result with half the effort.
This is why Taoists often talk about the dual cultivation of life and life. No matter which one is successful in cultivation, it will greatly boost the other aspects.
The great master's current spirit is much stronger than that of ordinary people. He does not necessarily need the Taoist secrets of visualization and practice, as long as he can condense his spirit.
The key is that the spirit is so ethereal that he can't figure it out at all. As long as he can clearly sense the existence of spiritual power, maybe the bottleneck of the realm that has been stuck will be quickly loosened.
"Yes, the Nine-Character Mantra!"
Zhang Laodao smiled and asked: "I don't know if you are willing to exchange it?"
"The Nine-Character Mantra?"
The elder's heart brightened, and he smiled and said, "Is it possible to condense the spirit and feel the existence of spiritual power?"
"Can!"
Zhang Laodao smiled and nodded, and said leisurely: "It not only has the effect of condensing the spirit, but it can also shake the vitality of the world with spiritual methods, exorcise evil spirits and suppress demons."
"Then, let's use the Nine-Character Mantra!"
The old man found it funny. He is not a monk or a Taoist priest. What kind of work does he do to exorcise evil spirits and suppress demons?
With his vast qi and blood energy, would ordinary monsters dare to get close to him? If they did, they would be burned to ashes by the vast qi and blood energy, right?
Don’t you believe that there will be powerful evil spirits in the world of Red Mansions? The ancestral spirits who have not been canonized by the imperial court have to avoid the great master. If there really are powerful evil spirits, the world of Red Mansions will not be so peaceful. I’m afraid it will
It becomes a scary place like Liaozhai World.
If this is really the case, the great master's strength is really not enough.
After that, it took three days for the elder to successfully learn the Nine-Character Mantra from Zhang Laodao, and finally had a way to concentrate his mental power.
Those who come to fight with soldiers are all lined up in front!
Each word has a set of mudra techniques, with effects ranging from suppression to pure mind. It is a mantra mudra that integrates offense, defense and even cultivation.
Found a treasure!
The old man was light-hearted and cheerful, his spirit was condensed and he could faintly sense the so-called vitality between heaven and earth.
From his experience, the nine-character mantra taught by Zhang Laodao was more suitable for his current state than the visualization technique he wanted to redeem before.
Time is running out, the elder's vacation is coming to an end, and the trip to Qingxu Temple is also coming to an end.
"Zhang Laodao, I really gained a lot from this trip to Qingxu Temple. Thank you so much for your guidance!"
When leaving, the elder solemnly thanked Zhang Laodao.
"You're welcome, Lord!"
Zhang Laodao was also full of joy. It would be a big profit for him to be able to exchange the Nine-Character Mantra for a top-secret Buddhist method of summoning gods.
Not to mention, the elder is very talented in the practice of the Nine-Character Mantra. He can learn it all in just three days, and it can also have certain effects, which shocked Laodao Zhang.
If he hadn't known that Marquis Jia En could not join the Taoist sect and devote himself to cultivating Taoism, he would have thought of recruiting the master directly. It would be a pity that such a powerful Taoist talent is not a pure Taoist sect.
However, the elder does not think that he is a Taoist genius. It is just that his foundation is very good. In the inner boxing realm of holding alchemy, he has already touched some of the core points of Taoist cultivation. Once he practices the Nine-Character Mantra,
Naturally surprisingly fast.
I just didn't expect that a trip to Qingxu Guan would yield such a great harvest.
If it had been at that time when he had just recovered his cultivation level, the eldest master might have already thought of resigning from office and devoted himself to practicing the Nine-Character Mantra in his mansion!
But now his mind has changed. From Zhang Laodao, he can know that the Taoist sect is really powerful. He really wants to see it with his own eyes. After practicing the nine-character mantra to a certain level, he also wants to consult and communicate with the real Taoist masters.
Ichiban.
Furthermore, it would be a good thing for the elder to learn more advanced spiritual cultivation methods, but at this time, he has no bargaining chips in his hand, so he can only achieve his goal through power.
There is another matter, which is the "Xuanwu Zhen Gong". He doesn't know if other duke families, or even the royal family, have such magical skills. If so, he would like to see what the difference is.
In other words, in a modern and fashionable way, the world is too big and wonderful. He wants to walk around and see different scenery. Of course, it is best if he can be sublimated...