Autumn passes and spring comes, heaven and earth reincarnate, the four seasons rotate, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye. In the Dojo of the Wanbian Sect, there is an extra tree on the rockery in the front yard of the ancient house. It looks like a small, weak tree, about as tall as a person and as thick as a cup, with twigs spread out at the top and green leaves swaying gently in the breeze.
This is the Spring Village Treasure Tree. Even though it is so weak and small, when the big formation of its roots is activated, it can turn into a towering giant tree. Its lush crown and thousands of green hanging branches can protect and cover the entire dojo. The rockery on which it takes root was originally a large formation of thousands of mountains. Later, it was built and integrated with the earth and spirit of the entire ancient house to form an ever-changing formation. The location of this tree is now on the Great Wall. The center of the array.
The basic dojo of the Ten Thousand Changes Sect is this ancient house, and it has been expanded on the periphery. Naturally, there are other invisible magic formations, but the Ten Thousand Changes Array set up in the ancient house is the core formation that protects the dojo. There is also a stone lying under the small tree, which is rectangular in shape and has a surface as smooth as a mirror, which can even vaguely reflect the shadow of the tree.
This piece of stone was originally a huge monument three feet high. It was erected behind the main hall of Xuanmiao Temple hundreds of years ago, but outsiders cannot see it. At this moment, it only appears to be three feet long and more than one foot wide, as if it can be used for people to sit under the tree and rest.
The origin of this huge monument is not simple. It is an artifact, which contains a large demon-locking formation called Xuanyimen. It was built by senior masters of the Xuanmiao Guan sect. But under ordinary circumstances and in the eyes of ordinary people, it is just an ordinary stone.
This stone was found by Melander, Cheng Tianle, Xiao Shao and others when they were rebuilding the Xuanmiao Temple decades ago. It was actually made from local materials and built into the foundation under the high platform outside the temple. Of course, they did not damage the foundation of the Xuanmiao Temple, but used great magic power to take it out using the magical power of shifting space. Another stone of exactly the same shape and size was filled in, leaving no trace.
The Wanbian Sect¡¯s method of placing this object was different from the previous Xuanmiao Temple. Instead of re-erecting the monument, they placed it flat under the treasure tree and became part of the Wanshan Formation.
Back then, Pinghuang, the demon king of Chu, came to Wanbian Sect to cause trouble. He was trapped by the demons in the Wanshan formation and could not escape. After a fierce battle, Chu Pinghuang sacrificed the Xuan Mizhu to attack the enemy and break through. Unexpectedly, Xuan Mizhu was taken away by Cheng Tianle. After losing the Xuan Mizhu, Pinghuang, the Demon King of Chu, later started practicing again and is still participating in the construction of the sect's dojo in the Wanbian Sect.
If there is another person like the Chu Demon King, the demons of the Ten Thousand Changes Sect no longer need to be so troublesome. They can be trapped in it by activating the Ten Thousand Changes Formation. The Spring Village Treasure Tree turns into a towering giant tree, and its branches brush down. The green light is enough to knock it down. Then take it with Xuan Yimen Lock.
Xuan Yimen is the artifact of Xuanmiao Temple, and Xuanmiao Temple is also called the Demon Suppressing Gate. Its disciples have subdued countless demons since ancient times. . The demon cultivating techniques that Cheng Tianle obtained also came from the Xuanmiao Temple, but now they have reopened the world and become a family of their own. Guide all kinds of demon cultivators to settle down and practice in the world of mortals.
Nowadays, there are other demon cultivator inheritance sects in the world, such as Dayou Sect. Three years ago, Yan Wuhuan, the head of the great sect, left a message and left. It was said that he was going to retreat to practice, but he had a premonition of the difficulty of the disaster, so he arranged the sect's affairs in advance. Many insiders speculated that Yan Wuhuan was in a state of life and death.
Three years later, Yan Wuhuan did not show up, and Zetian succeeded him as the leader. This would have seemed sudden three years ago. But now it seems to be a matter of course.
Zetian¡¯s succession and enthronement ceremony was attended by comrades from various Kunlun factions. Cheng Tianle also attended, and of course Zeren, the head of the Zhengyi Sect as a witness, also attended.
Soon after Zetian officially succeeded as the head of the Dayou Sect, the golden autumn season arrived again, and schools in various places had already started school for more than a month. By the Weiming Lake of Peking University, a man and a woman walked arm in arm. The man was honest and steady, the woman was beautiful and generous. They turned out to be the couple Chu Wuyong and Shen Cuilan.
As he walked, Chu Wuyong said: "Cuilan, there are so many places of interest that we haven't visited yet, why did you come to school?"
Cuilan held her husband's arm and said, "I have always lived in the countryside and only studied in high school. I envy those knowledgeable people. Now that I have the opportunity to travel to Beijing, I want to visit these universities. It's not necessary. What you want to see is just to gain some knowledge and let you go home with a sense of knowledge."
Chu Wuyou laughed. Many young people passed by them, carrying bags, books, cushions and various snacks. They were students returning to their dormitories or study rooms. A girl not far away was startled and said, "Look, isn't that Teacher Kong Qi? Wow, he's so handsome!"
Another girl said: "That's Mr. Kong Qi. The more you look at him, the more handsome he becomes! Look at his stern face, he's so cool! Several people in our dormitory signed up for his elective courses, and they all failed last semester. Pass."
"Why didn't you pass?"
"You are stupid, who is going to class? I just handed in the blank paper and will retake it this semester, just sitting in the classroom and looking at the handsome guys."
"I have also heard of this teacher Kong Qi. What does he teach?"
"It is said that he was a lecturer at Harvard when he was abroad, but Harvard limited his lectures to Chinese politics. As for now, he can teach about civilizations from all over the world. This is the first class. , he said it himself, and he said the same thing last year."
"You are so handsome, how was your class?"
¡°I don¡¯t know, it felt quite fresh when I was in class, but I didn¡¯t remember it very much. Teacher Kong Qi¡¯s scarf is so beautiful. Every time I see him wearing a different scarf!¡±
Kong Qi came from a distance and passed by Chu Wuyong and his wife. Shen Cuilan couldn't help but frowned slightly when she heard the words of the female students. After Kong Qi walked over, she said: "Old Chu, the junior student just now is a teacher in the school. The weather is not that cold yet. He is wearing a scarf. Aren¡¯t you panicking because of the heat?¡±
Chu said with a useless smile: "I'm afraid this person only has a scarf left. Of course it must be tied more beautifully and with more patterns." He knew very well who Kong Qi was, and he also knew that the other party could hear what he said clearly.
Of course Kong Qi, who had already walked over, heard it, and he also recognized Chu Wuyou. Unconsciously, he quickened his pace and ran forward, tripping over a stone on the ground. I almost stumbled and fell. Kong Qi didn't know why Chu Wuyou appeared here, but he didn't dare to look back. He subconsciously stretched out his hand to straighten his collar and tied a scarf, trying to look as chic as possible.
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Late that night, thousands of miles away in Suzhou, a bright moon rose into the sky. The hustle and bustle of the day has ended in Shantang River, and the tranquil water surface is rippling with microwaves. Reflected in the moonlight. A boat came silently from the direction of Shantang Bridge. This boat had no pole or oars. It just slowly pushed through the waves and moved against the current, as if it had entered a picture unfolding under the moonlight.
There is a man and a woman standing on the bow of the boat. If people returning home at night walk through Shantang Street on the shore, they and the boat cannot be seen. They disappeared under the moonlight, it was Cheng Tianle and Xiao Shao.
There was a piano table in front of the two of them. There is no guqin on the piano table, but an unfolded picture scroll. There is no trace of painting on the scroll, just like the water reflecting the moonlight. The cool night wind blew and ruffled his hair. Xiao Shao said: "This scroll brings you and me together. It is an artifact created by the two golden immortals Qingfeng and Mingyue. You and I are so blessed, so we should thank you." Two golden immortals.¡±
The boat moored quietly in the center of the wave, and the two of them knelt down in the breeze under the bright moon. At this time, someone came singing from the shore, singing a song "Song of Wucheng" in this quiet moonlit night. The song echoed between the mountain pond and Huqiu. Xiao Shao and Cheng Tianle heard it so clearly in their ears, but it did not disturb the nearby residents who had fallen asleep.
Cheng Tianle and Xiao Shao stood up, cupped their hands and said, "Which expert is here?"
The visitor replied: "My name is Shi Ye. I have lived in Shizhu Village at the foot of Zhaoting Mountain, forty miles northeast of Wucheng City."
Following the sound, Ishino's figure had appeared on the bow of the boat, standing opposite the two people with a smile on his face across the piano table. The two of them quickly saluted, and Cheng Tianle said: "I'm really sorry, I've never heard Alliance Leader Shi sing, and I didn't recognize your voice for a moment!"
Xiao Shao also said: "It's a coincidence that Leader Shi has come. Tianle and I are planning to ask you for advice. We haven't gone to Meihua Mountain to meet you, but you are here."
Ishino: "I came from Wucheng specifically to see you two. The thing you want to ask about should be related to this scroll, right?"
In the past three years, Cheng Tianle and Xiao Shao have not always stayed in Suzhou. They have traveled all over the world. They also traveled to Kunlun Wonderland and practiced during their travels. The name of the Demon Sect spread throughout the world. Cheng Tianle has successfully re-condensed the Xuan Mizhu. Not only has he restored his original cultivation level, but his cultivation and magic power are far better than before.
Cheng Tianle and Xiao Shao have also been refining the scroll. Ever since the Essence Qi, Heart Flame, and Chen Yin Po transformed into the chaotic world in the scroll, they have realized that this chaotic world should be able to reopen the world, mountains and rivers. But for the past three years, the picture scroll has remained the same, without any special changes.
Cheng Tianle replied: "I really want to ask about the method of refining this scroll."
Ishino: "You two have been refining the scroll so far, so you should have some enlightenment."
Cheng Tianle nodded and said: "Yes, I have realized that it is the way to follow nature. But I am still curious. Did Mr. Feng say anything else when he asked Alliance Leader Shi to tell him about the method of refining weapons? "
Ishino said with a smile: "The master did say it, but what he said that day is what you realize today. He said that the world of chaos can be reopened, and that will be your Gusu world."
Ishino¡¯sThe words were laced with sravaka wisdom and introduced the whole story. Feng Junzi went to Plum Blossom Mountain that day, but did not enter the Plum Blossom Holy Land. He made a "phone call" to Ishi Ye outside the door. There was a part in it that no one else heard, and that was all. But he told Shiye at that time - don't tell Cheng Tianle yet.
Xiao Shao is the spirit of the landscape in the world of the scroll. She walked out of the scroll, and Gusu in the scroll disappeared. Taking the essence energy, heart marrow flame, and heavy silver soul and transforming them into the chaotic world in the scroll is indeed the method of refining weapons, and the work of thousands of years of sacrificial refining will be completed in their hands. But in the current scroll, the world and mountains and rivers are not reopened. There is no other reason. It's just that Cheng Tianle and Xiao Shao's cultivation is not enough, at least until they have achieved perfection.
Cheng Tianle and Xiao Shao already understand this. What they want to ask is actually what kind of world will appear in the chaos after seeking to prove the perfection, and what are the two golden immortals trying to prove by leaving this picture? Although I have realized something in my heart, I still want to ask for advice.
Knowing the past, Cheng Tianle sighed: "Three years ago, Chuncun died in the sea of ??suffering, but he sent the treasure tree to the Wanbian Sect, which shows how difficult the sea of ??suffering is. I wonder if I am lucky enough in this life to be able to reopen the world and mountains and rivers in the picture?"
Ishino asked back: "If you can't, is there something missing in your heart?"
Cheng Tianle shook his head and said: "There are no regrets. Today's boat ride across the mountain pond seems to understand the state of mind of the two golden immortals thousands of years ago. Xiao Shao and I are walking in this picture. This is our world, we already have it Gusu.¡±
Ishiye nodded and said: "This is what my master said at the beginning, and I have conveyed it all to President Cheng. In my opinion, it will be a matter of course for President Cheng to overcome the hardships in the future, and the same goes for Miss Shao. She will be able to achieve perfection in her kung fu." After all the tribulations. Although you have not reached the shore of the Bitter Sea now, you feel as if you are already looking back from the other shore."
There is still sravaka wisdom in his words. When Zeren, the head of the Zhengyi Sect, was about to go through hardships, both Shiye and Bai Shaoliu thought it was natural for Zeren to seek proof and achieve perfection. And now regarding the cultivation of Cheng Tianle and Xiao Shao. Ishino thinks so too.
Cheng Tianle created a method of practice that had never been proven before, and established the Wanbian Sect to guide monsters in the world. However, for him, this path of practice is extremely difficult. His magical powers are now far superior to those of ordinary demon kings, but the power of rebirth has not yet been fully cultivated.
Cheng Tianle¡¯s practice experience can be said to be difficult and tortuous, and he has experienced all kinds of things in the human world. And Xiao Shao is not only Cheng Tianle's spiritual couple, but also their spiritual thoughts are connected with each other, and their witness and understanding are integrated. When their skills are perfected, they will naturally enter the sea of ??suffering. And this calamity is just another way to confirm their existing insights.
It¡¯s like looking back on the other side of the sea of ??suffering. This is a very special state of mind. I think Master Zeren had already achieved it back then, so Shiye and Bai Shaoliu both knew what the result would be, and the same is true for Cheng Tianle and Xiao Shao now.
Seeing that the two of them were deep in thought, Shiye asked Cheng Tianle again: "The world of Gusu in the picture scroll. Was it also your delusion?"
Since ancient times, Ishiye has never spoken or asked, but Shiye actually mentioned this, but it seemed natural to speak at this moment. Cheng Tianle nodded and said: "Yes."
Shiye asked Xiao Shao again: "Has the Gusu outside this scroll been your delusion?"
Xiao Shao also nodded and said: "Yes."
Ishino sighed and said: "Since ancient times, there have been many more people who have been in a state of delusion than those who have perished in the sea of ??suffering. This does not only refer to monks, there are always people who yearn to cultivate omnipotent supernatural powers. That's it. You have a world where you can do whatever you want. You have already discovered the illusion, so what do you think?"
Xiao Shao replied: "It is true that when many people in the world daydream, they imagine that if they are omnipotent, they can do whatever they want, but they don't know what they want."
Cheng Tianle also replied: "I started practicing in a pyramid scheme. People trapped there would rather believe that there is a simple way. As long as they find it, they can solve all the problems and confusions in life. So some people take advantage of this, including those who engage in pyramid schemes, spiritual practices, and cults."
Ishino nodded and said: "Actually, there are many people in the world who yearn for Taoism. Isn't that the same? They yearn for the legendary path of cultivation, hoping that one day they can become a legendary figure, practice Taoism of the Immortal Family, and obtain supreme supernatural powers. , then the problems and confusions in the world can be easily solved.
But some people never understand that their so-called practice or practice cannot truly solve these problems; facing and solving these problems is the real way to practice. I have seen no one with greater supernatural power than my teacher. My teacher can use all the magical powers in the world. Unfortunately, even if he has the ability to move mountains and fill seas, he cannot solve the problem he had back then. "
Ishino mentioned Feng Junzi, but what he was referring to was not Feng Junzi, nor was he talking about the usefulness of magical powers, but the attitude and understanding of many people in the world towards the legendary practice. lifeThere are always a lot of troubles. When people hear that there is a way to practice, they are full of yearning and curiosity.
Some people¡¯s thoughts are similar to those of people trapped in pyramid schemes. They hope to find a way to solve the problems in their lives. For example, some people may think that if they could obtain a set of magical powers like Cheng Tianle, and then cultivate levels of magical powers, they would have a completely different life and achieve the success they long for.
But this is not the case. It doesn¡¯t mean that you can solve the problems in life by cultivating some magic formula. It doesn¡¯t mean that you can resolve the troubles in the world by understanding some Zen techniques. There has never been such a practice! Only by being down-to-earth and leaving footprints step by step and solving the problems encountered in life can we talk about practicing and seeking truth.
This is like a picture scroll that Cheng Tianle owns and practices. The problem he faces is - how to unfold it? He unfolded the Gusu in the painting step by step, but finally chose to return the world in the painting to chaos, allowing Xiao Shao to step out of the painting and enter the real world. Now that the scroll is still undergoing sacrifice, it will be up to him and Xiao Shao to choose what kind of world, mountains and rivers they will reopen.
This choice seems to be arbitrary, but it is related to the experience of spiritual practice. What kind of heaven, earth, mountains and rivers can be created in the world of the picture scroll, and the magical effect of the amazing formation is still in the picture scroll. ¡ª¡ªAfter Ishino said this in his sravaka wisdom, he focused on the scroll on the piano table for a long time, and then he drifted away.
In fact, Cheng Tianle won't think too much about it. What he and Xiao Shao will open up in the chaotic world in the picture scroll will still be Gusu. It is both the Gusu of the world and their Gusu, using the human world they have experienced as a gateway. .
As the boat floated on the Shantang River, Cheng Tianle gently stretched out his hand to take Xiao Shao into his arms. They quietly looked at the picture scroll on the piano table, and the picture scroll seemed to reflect the two of them. The crowds on both sides of the Shantang River are still there, and seven stone fox statues sit quietly by the roadside. The cool breeze blows at everything, and the bright moon is in the heart of the sky.
¡ª¡ªHeaven, earth, humans, ghosts, gods, spirits, surprises, the whole book is finished¡ª¡ª