Volume 3: The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors Chapter 575: The case is now solved! It’s all thanks to the teacher!
"Finally...he's really, finally here. I've been waiting so long I almost had to go to Heaven to register myself!"
Outside Chentang Pass, several statues that had been guarding the Dao Stone suddenly spoke .
Manjusri, one of the three great bodhisattvas, sighed with emotion: "Since I left Heaven, I have no idea what year it is now!"
Cihang Zhenren smiled, counted on her fingers, and said, "The White Emperor has been in power for 30,000 years!"
"The White Emperor has been on the throne for thirty thousand years?"
While paying attention to Li Jing who was seeking the immortal, Puxian Zhenren moved around a few times.
He calculated with his fingers, then laughed and said, "So it's the regent!"
The Western White Emperor is the undisputed next ruler of the world, but a transition period is still needed.
Therefore, Qing Huang went east to Shenzhou to carry out the politics of the Human Emperor.
Although Huangdi Xuanyuan is still a little short of his glorious retirement, he rarely appears in public now.
It is said that in order to deal with possible crises, he often goes to various timelines to look for clues.
It is worth mentioning that Huangdi’s son Changyi had already been born.
As the contemporary emperor of the human race, Chang Yi is one of the best in terms of both talent and fate.
Because Huangdi had received the Tao from Guangchengzi, Changyi, like his elder sister Qingyi Nüba, received the blessing of the leader of the Chanjiao sect after his birth.
Guangchengzi seemed to like Changyi very much, and he specially built a hut on Kongtong Mountain in Chaoyun Country, west of Heishui, and personally taught him how to practice.
Xuanyuan had no objection to this.
Guangchengzi assisted the Human Emperor and was both his teacher and friend.
His character, his virtue, his art and his way are all impeccable.
The Chan Sect is also one of the most authentic Taoist sects in the world, and Guangchengzi represents Yuanshi Tianzun.
He can teach the Human Emperor, but can’t he teach the Human Emperor’s son?
"So, it seems that Huangdi's son Changyi will soon be coming down the mountain?"
Samantabhadra looks thoughtful.
Manjusri looked at him and asked curiously, "Why, what do you think, Junior Brother?"
Puxian shook his head: "As the second-generation disciple of the eldest senior brother, what can I think?"
Do you really think anyone can teach the emperor's son?
The teacher agreed to let the eldest brother go down the mountain, and he might have intended to accept him into the Chan sect, making it possible for Changyi to become the true disciple for three generations.
At a time like this, how could the eldest senior brother allow other fellow disciples to cause trouble?
What's more, he is about to graduate.
"I was wondering if Changyi went down the mountain too early?"
Samantabhadra said softly, "Logically speaking, if you are the third-generation great disciple of our Chan sect, you represent the face of our Chan sect, and you shouldn't be allowed to travel unless you reach the Golden Immortal stage.
Although Chang Yi said he followed the eldest brother to cultivate Taoism, he only led him into the immortal sect and then let him go down the mountain. Don’t you find it strange?”
"Perhaps it is the request of the Human Emperor."
Wenshu disagreed: "In the past, the Yellow Emperor was a man of extraordinary talent, and he was both a teacher and a friend to our elder brother. Wasn't it the same after our elder brother taught him the great way and led him into the doorway?"
As the saying goes: The master leads you to the door, but the practice is up to you.
Since the talent is there, once you are guided into the door, you will be able to find your way.
It's not like we have to be confined to a fairyland.
"Humanity is such a prosperous world, it's not a bad thing to go out and see more and experience the mundane world. If you can't enter the world, how can you leave it?"
Anyway, Manjusri doesn’t think there is any problem.
After hearing what he said, Puxian Zhenren's doubts were somewhat alleviated, but he still insisted: "I always feel that it is not that simple."
The spiritual perception of the Daluo Immortal needs to be treated with caution.
"We can also keep an eye on it to avoid missing out on the big show."
Taoist Master Cihang nodded slightly. She said, "However, it shouldn't be a bad thing for Senior Brother to come in person. The most important thing right now is to protect Li Jing and wait for the true child of destiny to be born."
"And our disciples!"
Manjushri added.
If their perception was a little vague during the previous catastrophe, now that the catastrophe is over and the world has returned to clarity, the three great sages have truly understood the cause and effect.
They have a predestined relationship with Li Jing's family.
"Li Jing is destined to have three sons, and the youngest son should be Lingzhu."
Taoist Master Cihang smiled lightly and told the result of his deduction.
Wenshu smiled and said, "Li Jing's eldest son, you can come and practice under me."
Puxian Zhenren also had a happy expression on his face: "I have a connection with Li Jing's second son."
A hint of surprise flashed in Cihang Zhenren's beautiful eyes. She looked at Puxian Zhenren and said with a smile, "It seems that my brother and I are destined to teach him together."
"Of course!" Samantabhadra looked happy and not surprised at all.
He obviously knew this result.
It is not uncommon for two masters to teach one apprentice.
Not to mention the distant past, when Uncle Tongtian accepted Brother Lingbao, Teacher and Uncle Master had not yet accepted disciples, but they also taught together, didn’t they?
Taoism accepts disciples as long as there is fate.
So, from the moment Li Jing set out to search for the immortal, he encountered many ups and downs along the way, and the three great sages secretly protected him.
There were stories like meeting an old lady in the mountains showing him the way, picking up a Taoist classic after falling off a cliff, getting a divine horse for free during the first fight, etc...
In this way, they were escorted to the western territory without any danger.
Yes, the West.
After Taiyi Zhenren took his men away, the Xianjiao Immortal re-established Kunlun.
The ancestor of all mountains, the hometown of gods.
This is the most famous Dharma lineage in the universe of immortals and demons today.
It is also Li Jing's first choice for seeking immortals and asking for the way.
"Kunlun Mountain!"
Li Jing stood with his sword in hand, gazing at the mountains in the distance, feeling extremely excited.
He felt that his opportunity was just ahead!
The three great Bodhisattvas were also not at peace.
After more than ten years of ups and downs, we were finally escorted to the destination.
“It’s not easy!”
Manjushri was filled with emotion.
"Yeah, it's really not easy, but I finally got the chance."
Suddenly, a clear sound of a piano rang in the ears of the Three Bodhisattvas.
In a blink of an eye, the world was spinning.
The three great sages suddenly came to a blessed place.
They looked around and saw skulls everywhere and bones all over the mountain.
A fairy with eyebrows as dark as green mountains and eyes as clear as autumn water plays the piano among a pile of bones.
The faint sound, the quietness and concentration make people feel excited.
"My three fellow Taoists, since we have come to this mountain, it must be fate. Why don't you sit down for a while?"
The fairy has a gentle temperament, and a soft word can make people feel like they are in the spring breeze.
The three great masters were slightly surprised when they saw Shiji.
Wenshu took a step forward and said in a deep voice, "Why are you stopping us, fellow Daoist?"
"No, no!"
Shiji shook her head slightly and said, "My three fellow Taoists have worked hard on this journey. I am here to reward you."
As she spoke, a small tripod appeared in her hand. The tripod was made of Xuanhuang and was filled with blessings.
"Li Jing's destiny is indeed in the West. The three of you have taken the trouble to escort him all the way. I would like to thank you in advance on behalf of my good friend."
Friends?
Puxian Zhenren's face changed slightly, and he quickly counted with his fingers, sensing that Li Jing was still heading west, but there was an extra mountain on the way to Kunlun.
"Master Du'e?"
The three great sages then remembered this ancient immortal from Western Kunlun.
I thought the other party had already been eliminated or had become the rule.
I didn’t expect to be waiting here!
This person is indeed Li Jing's teacher.
If that's the case, then there's no point in forcing it.
When they thought of this, the three great sages also put aside their selfish thoughts.
Taoist Master Cihang smiled and said, "I've long heard of the great reputation of the Heavenly Fortune Xuanhuang Festival. Now that I have the opportunity to experience this blessed feast, it can be considered a complete success."
"Exactly. Exactly."
Manjusri smiled faintly, and with a hint of envy, he said, "Daoyou, to be trusted by the Great Emperor and to hold such a precious treasure, is truly a blessing of great fortune and extraordinary luck."
"Hey, what are you talking about, brother?" Puxian pointed at Manjusri and said, "He is the God of Fortune and Blessings. His luck is extraordinary!"
"Several fellow Taoists laughed."
Faced with the praise from the three great masters, Shiji was neither anxious nor impatient and took it calmly.
She waved her hand and pointed out a path that led to the foot of the mountain, inviting the three great bodhisattvas to go up the mountain.
The three great masters walked calmly towards the top of the mountain.
"please!"
The four of them greeted each other and then slowly sat down.
Shiji set up the Xuanhuang Ding, and lotus fire ignited at Cihang's fingertips.
Manjushri took out the miraculous medicine, and Samantabhadra took out the treasures from heaven and earth.
Although it was their first meeting, they inexplicably had a tacit understanding. There seemed to be no barriers between them, and it was as natural as a gathering of old friends.
Maybe this is a fellow traveler!
…
On the other side, Li Jing had not walked far when he suddenly saw a mountain.
This mountain is majestic and towering, reaching into the sky, and its steep ridges block the blue sky.
The strange rocks are piled up like a sitting tiger, and the slanting pines look like a flying dragon; the birds on the ridge sing melodiously, and the plum blossoms in front of the cliff bloom with a strong fragrance.
The stream flows coldly, the cold clouds are gloomy and fierce, the mist is drifting and the wind is cold, the hungry tiger is roaring in the mountains, the cold birds have no place to live in the trees, and the wild deer have no place to look for their nests.
"Nine-Tripod Iron Brake Mountain?"
Li Jing saw a Taoist stele and read the words on it softly.
He gradually became cautious, fearing that he might accidentally enter a dangerous place.
Li Jing, who originally planned to take a detour, decided to go up the mountain to take a look for some unknown reason.
"Could it be that our destiny lies here?"
He is also a warrior with sharp spiritual perception. He has long forged the spirit of martial arts and knows that this place is extraordinary.
So with an excited but cautious attitude, Li Jing continued on his journey.
Before I knew it, I arrived at the gate of a mountain.
"Eight Treasures Cloud Light Cave?"
Here, a shimmering haze scatters its colors, the sun and moon flickering their light. Thousands of old cypresses, tens of thousands of bamboos. Thousands of old cypresses, shimmering green in the rainy sky; tens of thousands of bamboos, shrouded in mist, stretch across a valley of dreary colors. Outside the gate, exotic flowers bloom in brocade, and beside the bridge, fragrant herbs emanate. Rocky cliffs stand abruptly, covered in moist moss; high overhanging walls, covered in long, verdant moss.
Such a scene made Li Jing happy.
Is this the blessed land recorded in ancient books?
Li Jing felt the throbbing in his heart getting stronger and stronger, and he suddenly knew that his chance to become an immortal was right before his eyes.
So without hesitation, he went to knock on the door.
From time to time, there were boys to greet them.
"Oh, it really is my destiny!"
The boy was very surprised and stepped forward to lead Li Jing inside.
Passing through palaces and jade towers, and going through deep pavilions and secluded rooms, you will be able to see the real person.
"Li Jing of Chentang Pass, meeting the real master!"
When Li Jing saw Du'e, he bowed his head and kowtowed.
Master Du'e smiled slightly and said, "Li Jing, I have known you for thirteen years."
Now that I am here, how can the real person recognize me?
Li Jing was stunned at first, but then he realized: "So it turns out that it was a real person who was protecting me all the way!"
He was grateful.
No wonder I have had a smooth journey since leaving Chentang Pass, without any danger and with many adventures.
The case is now solved!
It’s all thanks to the real person!
"Master, you've known me for thirteen years, yet Li Jing has only just come to pay his respects. How ashamed!"
Li Jing was filled with shame. The real person had clearly helped him all the way, yet it took him thirteen years to get here!
Upon hearing this, Master Du'e laughed heartily: "It's not too late, it's not too late. After thirteen years of ups and downs, I have seen you, recognized you, and acknowledged you."
"Now the time has come, disciple, it's time to become my disciple."
Li Jing was overjoyed and bowed again.
"Disciple Li Jing, hello to the teacher!"
…
Skull Mountain, the Cave of Bones.
The three great masters and Shiji tasted delicacies, discussed the great principles, and had a very pleasant conversation.
After Li Jing became their disciple, everyone felt something in their hearts.
Taoist Master Cihang looked at Shiji with a smile: "Daoyou, are you relieved now?"
Shiji smiled and bowed his head to confess his guilt.
She said frankly: "It is a blessing to meet a few fellow Taoists!"
Samantabhadra laughed heartily: "You are a wonderful fellow, and it is a pity that we met so late!"
"Fellow Daoist Shiji, now that we're done here, if Gao Shangshenxiao holds another Xuanhuang Festival, please call us along!"
Manjusri said this in a very casual manner.
Puxian praised him repeatedly: "The Great Emperor is the most knowledgeable about blessing. If this Xuanhuang Festival can become a permanent event in Heaven like the Peach Banquet, then we immortals and gods will be blessed!"
Cihang Zhenren's eyes gleamed, and she seemed quite tempted, but she still shook her jade head slightly. "The Xuanhuang Festival is a celebration held in the Divine Sky, blessing all the gods. We, the Jade Purity Immortals, neither serve in the Heavenly Court nor are registered in the Divine Sky. How can we go?"
It’s okay to secretly get some benefits outside, but it’s best not to go to celebrations of internal clergy and officials like this.
Otherwise, the gods of Shenxiao Mansion have worked hard for a whole period and finally waited for a wave of benefits, which are fixed. What would it be like to give them to outsiders?
This is also the reason why Shiji did not agree immediately.
After Cihang reminded them, Manjusri and Samantabhadra finally understood. They quickly said, "It's our fault for not thinking things through and being rude!"
Shiji shook her head and said, "It's not that the Xuanhuang Festival can't be opened to the public..."
"oh?"
The three great masters' eyes lit up.
"From what I understand, the Emperor is planning to host a banquet for the gods of heaven and earth."
Shiji slowly revealed a piece of news: "In the first battle between the gods and demons, the gods won a great victory, and now they have opened up the Daluo Heaven to fight against the gods and demons, blocking the edge of the demon world.
"According to the Emperor's wishes, we have decided to hold a banquet to celebrate."
"However, due to the imminent return of the Heavenly Emperor, it has been postponed. Calculating the time, once the dust settles here, it will be time for the next Xuanhuang Festival to begin."
"Are you serious, Daoist friend?"
Manjusri clapped his hands and laughed.
Shiji nodded and said, "It is said that they want to invite Zhenyuan Daxian to preside over the ceremony, but I don't know if he is willing to go."
At this point, even Cihang Zhenren laughed: "If it were any other great immortal, they might refuse, but for this Xuanhuang Festival, I'm afraid you would be happy to see it happen!"
Who in the entire prehistoric world doesn’t know that the Great Immortal Zhenyuan wrote the “Book of Mountain and Sea Delicacies” when he was young?
To this day, this scripture is still a survival guide that many immortals must carry with them when they go out.
Especially since Baidi promoted the "Geography of Mountains and Seas" among the human race, the circulation of this book alone has brought great fortune and merit to the immortal.
As a result, the great master is very enthusiastic and the "Classic of Mountain and Sea Delicacies" is still being updated.
It is said that some Daluo who travel through time and space often encounter Zhen Yuanzi who is looking for materials in the heavens.
Of course, there are also some unlucky people who accidentally become the material for the master's creation.
Devote yourself to the meritorious cause of Honghuang cuisine.
