Mida took over the three-foot-long ebony short staff, which was deep purple in color. From the outside, it was not completely slender and straight, but one section after another, like bamboo growing inch by inch. Except for the handle, the ebony staff was
The short staff is divided into nine sections in total, like a classic nine-section steel whip, and when erected it looks like a slender tower.
This short ebony staff looked like wood, but it was as heavy as steel, and its tentacles were cold and made of gemstones. In short, Milda could not identify what material it was made of.
Seeing the confusion in Mida's eyes, Xuan Weizi explained: "This is what I found at the old settlement site of the Bansou tribe. Those old dead trees buried deep in the soil and decay, after long years and nature
The transformation of energy gave birth to such a strange material that is neither gold, wood nor stone. I refined and purified it using the method of real fire refining, and it has become the basis of the magical weapon."
The settlement of the Ban Beast tribe was abandoned when the tribe moved to Chaidui Town. It was later used by Xuanweizi as an altar to seal Casta's avatar. However, when he was building the base of the altar and cleaning up the site, he discovered that the Ban beasts were there.
Under the underground altar where the tribe placed the totem pole, there was an unusual gathering of physical properties.
At that time, Xuan Weizi had just perfected the Mirror of Reflection and Light, and his soul sensed the cave to illuminate the heaven, earth, mountains and rivers. Xuan Weizi originally planned to use this mirror to observe the geography, so that he could perfect the Xinggang Dharma Altar and create a blessed place for cultivating Taoism. Unexpectedly,
You can still find such a "treasure of heaven and earth".
The pith of ancient trees transformed by natural energy is like the effect of "Diamond Wood" used by druids, and it is also similar to carbonized ebony. In short, the material is neither gold nor wood nor stone, it is just the wood pith originally dug out by Xuan Weizi
, the physical properties are quite condensed and will not be destroyed by "Wood Shaping Technique", "Stone Shaping Technique", strong acid corrosion, it is almost a naturally formed artifact.
However, Xuan Weizi has a vague guess, that is, this object did not exist earlier. Otherwise, Tu Randi, the totem guardian who had been staying on it, should have been aware of it. The rich and concentrated natural energy may have
It is subject to some kind of catalysis to accelerate its natural condensation process.
After thinking about it, the reason is probably that when Xuan Weizi set up the Xingang Dharma Altar, he needed to touch the ancient giant ruins and release the earth pulse. The earth pulse that was released instantly filled the surrounding mountains and rivers. And in the settlement of the Banzoo tribe
, the natural energy was originally gathered among the dead and ancient trees underground, undergoing slow transformation, and was instantly enhanced, allowing the wood pith to finally take shape, and only then could it be discovered by Xuan Wei Zi.
And this in turn proves one thing. When Tu Randi chose the settlement place for the spotted beast tribe, he did not do it randomly. He must have noticed that the old and dead trees in the ground gathered abundant natural energy, so he chose to settle there.
Totem pole.
As for this piece of ebony marrow, Xuan Weizi was not in a hurry to refine it into a magic weapon. The most important thing for a practitioner's personal magic weapon is to be consistent with his own practice, rather than more, the better, and the stronger, the better.
Because when the magical weapon is used to cast a spell, the physical, mental and spiritual energy is connected with the magical weapon, which is to provide another set of operating modes for one's body, mind and soul. Moreover, the special nature of the magical weapon means that only one magical weapon can be used at the same time.
, Unless you practice to the level of five or five incarnations, no matter how many magic weapons you have, you can't swing your bow left and right.
From this point of view, the magical weapons and magic items refined by cultivators have their own advantages and disadvantages. The important thing about magical weapons is that they are in harmony with the body and mind, and can be used like arms and fingers. However, the refining of magical weapons requires very high personal cultivation.
Most magic instruments are consumables and are easy to make, but even the enchantment effects on weapons and armor are slowly dissipated. Magic items that can really be used as heirlooms are bound to cost a lot of money to make.
As for inferior artifacts, ordinary spellcasters should not have any illusions.
"I have taught you the methods of refining and controlling weapons in the past, and they are also explained in detail here. You can refer to them slowly in the future."
Said: "Because of your current level of cultivation, the real fire weapon refining is still a little insufficient, so the martial fire of this weapon is purified and refined, and the slow fire condenses the natural physical properties. I have already finished it for you.
From now on, you can use your soul to sense the essence of heaven and earth, attract the internal and external five Qi, perform complex sacrifices, and gradually proceed step by step. Finally, you can become one with your body and mind and change as you wish. This is the real magic weapon. But don’t forget, you want to sacrifice the magic weapon.
Refining more profound and magical effects depends first on your own cultivation level, on the coordination of body and mind, and the use of spiritual energy, rather than on pursuing the level of spell casting at the expense of the basics."
Mida nodded seriously, and Xuan Weizi said: "This ebony whip itself is heavy enough. You can also use it as a blunt weapon in close combat. But if you want to use it well, you may need amazing strength. If necessary, you can
You can cast spells to increase your strength and then hit people with your whip."
Rosaleen interjected from the side and said: "Let Meda hit people with this stick? You might as well let her turn into an iron golem."
Xuan Weizi smiled and shook his head and said, "It's like saying there is an enemy. When he sees a little black cat, will he be relaxed or cautious?"
Rosalian immediately understood: "That must be laxity. If I keep staying the same, the enemy will definitely remain alert and vigilant. Even when hunting in the jungle, the saber-toothed leopard must learn to lie low and lurk, running around and wandering around.
If you scream, you will starve to death sooner or later."
"So, since you are not a general who charges into battle, nor a celebrity in a high position, who is the focus of everyone, lower your profile, feel humble, and show your true abilities in times of crisis, so that the enemy can be caught off guard. This is
The essence of defeating the strong with the weak." Xuan Weizi pointed out:
"If you are carrying a huge sword and heavy hammer, wandering around in adamantine plate armor, or wearing expensive props, and walking through the streets with a flash of aura, everyone will know your ability and ability, and they will be able to strike in a targeted manner. You can only retreat when others are not around you.
When you are in a careful position, the enemy will not know your weaknesses, and you can think in reverse, focus on the enemy's weaknesses, and carry out a fatal blow."
Mida nodded thoughtfully there, and Rosalian questioned: "Little Mida focuses on curing diseases and saving people, but you always teach her about fighting and killing."
"What I'm talking about is not just for fighting and killing." Xuan Weizi said: "I gave Mida the magical weapon to teach her to protect herself from disasters and to cultivate her cultivation. Even if it is to cure diseases and save people, if you don't know the specific location and location of the disease,
The pathogenesis of the disease is to apply a bunch of drugs and magic spells, which is a waste of resources and harms the patients. If you can prescribe the right medicine, you will get twice the result with half the effort.
What's more, the same is true for governing society and the country. Those in high positions are obscured by complicated information and interest relationships. The ruling power may not be able to effectively intervene in the unhealthy operations of society. Even a decree is issued to the grassroots and becomes a reason for officials to exploit.
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"Meow, meow, meow! You're talking about this again!" Rosalian swung her tail: "Not to mention those profound things, just say that on ordinary days, ordinary people will not be paid attention to, but if a battle really breaks out, ordinary people can't help themselves.
Take care."
"Is Mida an ordinary person?"
Hiding is just to use the tranquility of the outside world to observe the body and mind internally.
A worldly person who goes to hide in the mountains and old forests without abandoning the worldly mind is still a worldly person. Only people with extraordinary realms hide in the world, this is called "hidden", also called "harmony with light and dust"
.Ordinary people are not qualified to talk about being in harmony with light and dust, because they are originally dust."
Rosalin said with a hint of sarcasm: "What about you? When it comes to being high-profile and public, few people can compare to you. Are you considered a hermit?"
"It really doesn't count." Xuan Weizi secretly sighed inwardly. The Taishang's teachings are profound and profound, and he has not dared to speak arrogantly in two lifetimes of practice to understand them thoroughly. Moreover, his character and style are really not comparable to those of hermits.
"There are different levels of hermitage." Xuan Weizi simply took this opportunity to teach Mida and Rosalian: "The so-called 'small hermitage is in the mountains, the middle hermitage is in the city, and the great hermitage is in the court', it is actually a gradual progression.
It does not mean that the ruling class can achieve "great concealment" once they are exposed to the attention of thousands of people.
Small retreat means quiet contemplation, medium retreat means adapting to changes in things, and large retreat means setting up teachings according to the situation. The point of small retreat is not to enter the mountains, but to be less selfish and have fewer desires, and to abandon things and worries. If you are entangled in trivial matters and indulge in desires, then it is indeed
It is difficult to get started with Qingxiu.
And when Xiaoyin has achieved success in Qingyin, if he wants to be more diligent, it is not enough to be alone and secluded. He has to step into the secular world, verify his cultivation and accumulate merit while dealing with things. But this process also has dangers.
, you may be affected by various experiences and encounters and have inner demons and delusions, and you may fall into them accidentally."
Milda asked: "What should we do if something goes wrong?"
"Go back and become a small hermit again." Xuan Weizi replied: "The path of hermit cultivation is not one-way. If you fail to become a hermit, you will return to your small hermit and continue to practice hard."
"What about 'Great Yin'?" Mida asked again.
Xuan Weizi smiled and said: "Wild beasts are running on the ground, and I can use traps to hunt them; fish and shrimps are swimming in the water, and I can fish with silk threads; birds are flying in the sky, and I can shoot them with bows and arrows. And in the great hidden world
Human beings are like dragons, riding the wind and clouds. They are far away and unpredictable. When they are large, they stir up clouds and spit out mist. When they are small, they hide their form and are elusive. Taking advantage of the circumstances and taking advantage of the trend to explain, this is the master of the emperor."
After hearing this, Mida was silent for a long time. However, Rosalian opened her mouth to ruin the atmosphere: "Dragon? I heard that dragons fly with two wings. Is it the magic effect of controlling the wind and driving the clouds?"
Xuan Weizi was helpless for a moment, and the praise of the Supreme Lord Youlong would inevitably cause ambiguity in another world. He had to deal with it: "Ahem! Metaphor, this is a metaphor... In short, the key point of a Dayin person is to be able to adapt to the current situation.
Taking advantage of the situation, the society will eventually develop in a benign direction. The man of Dayin may not be a ruler, but he is aware of the complex interest relationships within the ruling group, and at the same time allows the ruling group to play a positive role. Therefore, it is also called the 'Emperor Master'.
As for whether you really want to be the teacher of the monarch, you have to analyze the specific situation in detail! If you encounter a willful, arrogant and tyrannical monarch, it is too late to hide, and you should quickly retreat to the hidden world, or look for potential in the secular world.
Provide guidance and education to those who are capable...Huh? From this point of view, the great druid Morgan Merlin can barely be regarded as an imperial master?"
Rosalin's cat face also showed a smile: "Then who does this 'Duke of the Heart' value? You have so many students, do you plan to make anyone the king of a country?"
"I already have the power, and the path I am following is not a hermit at all." Xuan Weizi shook his head and said bluntly.
"Then why are you talking about this?" Rosalin licked her paws: "Anyway, for people like me, hiding is enough. Your human society is really a mess."
Xuan Weizi smiled and said: "If you only have Xiao Yin, you may be able to be a ghoul guardian, but if you want to pursue the Xuanxuan Dao of reincarnation and longevity, you still have to practice and prove it in the world. For those who practice Taoism, Xiao Yin Zhong
In fact, hermitage covers personal cultivation, while hermitage is a higher pursuit. We don’t expect everyone to be able to do it.”
This is also why Xuan Weizi brought Rosalian with him. It was not just to find a bodyguard for Mida. As a magical beast with high spiritual intelligence, even if he later lived and practiced in Evergreen City, he was still regarded as Xiaoyin Qingxiu.
You still have to go out and experience the world. Mida has been in a lot of places. Perhaps the complex social nature of human beings has become an advantage.
"Teacher, do you want me to embark on the path of monasticism?" Mida asked.
"You're already on your way." Xuan Weizi smiled.
There are some things that Xuan Weizi didn't say clearly right away. Milda's understanding is extraordinary, her mind is calm, and she can practice hard and down-to-earth. Unlike the spiritual warriors of the Golden Flower Society, all of them are looking forward to cultivating some miraculous powers as soon as possible.
I hope that my abilities will increase dramatically in the blink of an eye. I originally planned to use magic skills to draw people closer to Taoism. Unexpectedly, most people just linger in front of the door and regard the profound principles as useless shoes.
In the past ten years, there have been a few spiritual warriors who have developed superb skills, but there are only a few people who have mastered alchemy. Not even Xuan Weizi can change this.
Of course, this may be related to the short time. The practice of Taoism is not a day-to-day effort. Xuanweizi spreads Taoism widely in the hope of attracting talents from a wider range. However, it is difficult to conduct in-depth and detailed instruction.
teach.
When it comes to Taoist cultivation, it is normal for the master to be there to observe and give guidance at all times to avoid going astray. There are not many disciples that a master can really teach carefully.
One of the reasons for the so-called demonic calamity in alchemy is that the disciple's physical and mental state has undergone a qualitative change, the mana gradually increases, and the fire is self-aware. At this stage, at least you can know what your body and mind are like, and you don't need to have the master and elders watching you all the time.
Although in this world one can master various miraculous powers without practicing Taoism, Xuan Weizi still retained the practice of giving weapons to masters.
"I understand." Mida held the ebony whip and asked, "Teacher, does this magical weapon have a name?"
"The nine sections are like a pagoda, like the elixir forming nine turns, which are advanced step by step." Xuan Weizi said: "It is called the 'Nine Turns of Cultivation Tower', which means the ladder of cultivation and the beacon of enlightenment. I may still count on you in the future.
Help me to correct those descendants who frequently practice false teachings."
Mida was a little worried when she heard this: "Teacher, you are worried about the Star Cult and the Golden Flower..."
Xuan Weizi sighed: "There are some things, no matter how high my cultivation level is, I may not be able to reverse the situation. I can still control the situation now, but I can't say what will happen in the future."