Chapter 22: Taking the Helm of Taoism, Observing the Wonderful Preaching (Adding to My Blue Sky and Flowing Years)
"Chaos gives birth to heaven and earth, the yin pole is born to yang, and the yang pole is born to yin, which is for Taiji."
"Tai Chi is one black and one white, which can be regarded as one evil and one good."
"Good is yang, yin is evil, and yin and yang complement each other to form heaven and earth."
Over there, Dao Xuanzi and Bei Yingzi were in the same state, and the gods were holding one of them and muttering, as if they were crazy, and they could only hear him read it.
"The Tao is nothing, the formless spirit, the subtle substance that nurtures all things, so it is said that heaven and earth contain essence, and all things are born."
"Therefore, the first of the Heavenly Dao is to incarnate all things. The first thing in the tunnel is to carry and nurture all things. ”
"And the head of man, man is the law, the land is managed, and all things are supplemented by nature!"
"Heaven and earth are in harmony with their virtues, with the sun and the moon in their light, with the four seasons in their order, and with the ghosts and gods in their auspiciousness."
The two chattered for an unknown amount of time, and suddenly shouted again in shock: "Wonderful! ”
"Wonderful!"
Ye Qianqiu was disturbed by the exclamations of the two, he rubbed his eyebrows with his hand, only to feel that the divine power in the Yuan Shen had grown a lot.
This time, he wrote 12 articles of the Tao Sutra.
It was a big surprise for him.
Each time he completes an article, his Divine Soul Power will increase by 10%.
This discovery made Ye Qianqiu overjoyed.
He had long known that he could exercise the strength of his divine soul by reciting articles.
But I didn't expect that writing a book would say that it could have such a great benefit to the Yuan Shen.
This method of cultivation can be regarded as clarifying a way forward.
Ye Qianqiu recorded this method of cultivating the Yuan Shen in the "Tao Sutra" by the way.
The volume of the Tao Jing compiled by him is destined to be a classic that collects the best of Taoist doctrines.
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Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, more than three months have passed.
In the early winter, Taiyi Mountain, the world became cold again.
On this day, the disciples of the Second Sect of Heaven and Man who were practicing in Taiyi Mountain suddenly felt that a golden light suddenly rushed to the sky on Taiyi Mountain, breaking through the clouds and leaving.
Just when the disciples were extremely shocked.
The Dao bell on Taiyi Mountain suddenly rang.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The Dao bell on Taiyi Mountain rings, indicating that something very big has happened, as long as the Dao bell rings.
All the disciples of the Two Sects of Heaven and Man on the mountain, whether they are in retreat or doing other things, should go to the Guanmiao Terrace as soon as possible.
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In the middle of a small building in the secluded forest.
Ye Qianqiu looked at the twelve articles of the "Tao Sutra" placed in front of the desk, and felt a lot of emotion in his heart, he couldn't imagine that one day, he would also become a master of books.
It is different from compiling martial arts secret books and practicing exercises.
The writing of the Tao Jing paid more attention to the perfection and filling of the Taoist doctrine system.
There are a lot of things in this world, which are not available in this world.
There are also a lot of things, which are Ye Qianqiu's understanding and annotations of the Great Dao over the past hundreds of years.
As soon as this volume of the "Tao Sutra" was written, it revealed an extraordinary atmosphere.
His Yuan Shen had just fallen into an unprecedented state, and that powerful sense of fullness made Ye Qianqiu unable to understand what kind of realm his Yuan Shen had reached.
The golden light was emitted by Ye Qianqiu's primordial spirit, rushing straight to the bullfighting and rushing to the Xiaohe River.
Just when that golden light rose to the sky, Ye Qianqiu's Yuan Shen seemed to see the beings of heaven and earth at a certain moment.
It was a very peculiar feeling.
Before Ye Qianqiu had time to comprehend it in detail, the two old guys, Bei Yingzi and Dao Xuanzi, couldn't wait to inform their respective apprentices and grandchildren.
Let people ring the Dao bell, so that all the disciples of the two sects of heaven and man gathered to the viewing platform, ready to announce the unity of heaven and man.
Ye Qianqiu put aside the matter of the Yuan Shen for the time being.
The "Tao Jing" has been written, and it is indeed time to strike while the iron is hot and make the unification of Taoism public.
Dao Xuanzi and Bei Yingzi stood outside the secluded forest building, walking around excitedly.
The two of them have practiced for a hundred years, and it is rare to have such a gaffe.
As soon as the "Tao Sutra" was born, it meant that Ye Qianqiu had become a new sage of Taoism.
Taoism has another talented person who leads Taoism to unite heaven and man.
It was a great joy for them, and they couldn't be displeased.
At this time, Ye Qianqiu walked out of the small building.
He Dao Xuanzi and Bei Yingzi said: "Two junior brothers, let's go, let's go to the viewing platform together." ”
Dao Xuanzi and Bei Yingzi raised their hands and said, "Brother Dao, please go first." ”
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The observatory is located at the junction of Zaoban Peak and Dazhu Peak.
At this time, the disciples and elders of the two sects of heaven and man had all gathered here.
Even the heads of the two sects of heaven and man, Chi Songzi and Changshengzi, have already arrived.
However, like the rest of the elders, they sat around the viewing platform, closed their eyes and did not say a word.
Those young disciples of the Second Sect of Heaven and Man couldn't hold their breath.
They were talking to each other, asking each other why they suddenly summoned everyone to the viewing platform, and what was going on.
As a result, you ask me, I ask you, and no one knows what's going on.
These disciples didn't dare to talk to the master, so they had to wait on the sidelines.
Xiaoyaozi sat next to Master Changshengzi, looking at the disciples of the two sects of heaven and man around him, a faint smile appeared in his eyes.
Others may not know why the disciples of the two sects of heaven and man were suddenly gathered to come to the viewing platform.
But he knew it very well.
As a close disciple of the Elder Son, he has been extremely loved by the Master Elder Son since he entered the Elder Son's sect.
Many things in the Renzong will be explained to him in advance.
Xiaoyaozi is different from other disciples of the Human Sect.
Most of the sect disciples entered the human sect from a young age.
Even those who are older are already disciples of the Human Sect in their teens.
He is the only one, and when he reaches middle age, he worships the Taoist sect.
He spent the first half of his life on the rivers and lakes, known as the first hero in Guanzhong.
Whether it is in terms of doing things or being a person, compared to the disciples of the Taoist sect, they are much more stable and mature.
Therefore, don't look at him, although he has only been in the field for less than a year, he is already the most relied on by the eldest son of the head of the sect among the disciples of the Human Sect.
He had already received some news from the mouth of the head of the sect, the eldest son, and knew that the disciples of the two sects of heaven and man had gathered together today to announce a major event!
Taoism is finally about to be reunited after nearly 300 years of division.
Xiaoyaozi's heart was more curious.
He was curious to know why the two sects of heaven and man were reunited after three hundred years.
After all, the dispute between righteousness and reason seems to be formless and substantial, but in fact, many schools of thought have their own internal differences.
It is not easy for one side to overwhelm the other.
To be able to merge the two sects of heaven and man, which had been divided for nearly three hundred years, into one requires not only great strength, but also a truth that makes the people of the two sects of heaven and man happy and convinced.
At this time, around the viewing platform, a disciple whispered, "Have you seen it?" ”
"Today, on the big bamboo peak, there seems to be a golden light rushing to the sky, and I don't know why."
"yes, I saw that too."
"Will you summon us to come to the viewing platform, just for this matter?"
"Could it be that some treasure was born?"
"Where did the baby come from, I guess there is something else."
Just when the disciples were puzzled and about to move.
At this time, on the viewing platform, three figures suddenly appeared.
All the disciples looked towards the stage together, and only one of them could be heard, "It's here." ”
"It's Uncle Ancestor of the Northern Immortal Master and Uncle Ancestor of Dao Xuan Master who have arrived!"
Another disciple said, "Hey, isn't that the Heavenly Sect's Taixuanzi Master Ancestor?" ”
Someone replied: "Uncle Taixuanzi is obviously from the Human Sect, when did he become a member of the Heavenly Sect?" ”
With the emergence of Ye Qianqiu, Dao Xuanzi, and Bei Yingzi.
I saw that the heads and elders of the two sects of heaven and man all stood up, bowed to the three of them, and said, "Meet Uncle Ancestor." ”
Ye Qianqiu, Dao Xuanzi and Bei Yingzi all bowed slightly.
At this time, the disciples of the two sects of the Four Heavenly Men also hurriedly got up and saluted the three of them.
For a moment, the surroundings of the observatory became very quiet.
I only heard Dao Xuanzi say loudly: "Senior nephew Chisong, senior nephew of Changsheng, you can come up." ”
Red pine nuts and eldest sons flew directly to the viewing platform.
The two glanced at each other, then Chi Songzi looked around, and said loudly: "Today, I have summoned everyone to come to the viewing platform, there is a big event to announce. ”
"This matter is related to the future of my Taoist family, and it is closely related to you."
When the disciples of the Two Sects of Heaven and Man heard this, they were all confused.
In their hearts, they each thought about what kind of big event, and they actually wanted to move the people like this.
At this moment, I could only hear the eldest son speak again: "The big thing that Senior Brother Chisong said in his mouth is the unity of heaven and man in my Taoism. ”
"From today on, Taoism no longer has the distinction between heaven and man, whether it is a disciple of Tianzong or a disciple of the human sect, he will only be a Taoist disciple in the future."
"Since three hundred years ago, my Taoism was divided into two sects, heaven and man, and the momentum of Taoism has not been as good as before."
"Now, the trend of unification of the world is gradually becoming clear."
"If I Taoist want to make a difference after the unification of the world, I must unite heaven and man and support together."
"In this world of great controversy, it is impossible for my Taoist disciples to be alone."
"Now, there is another sage in my Taoist family."
"He will lead my Taoist family back to glory."
When the disciples of the Second Sect of Heaven and Man heard this, a look of surprise appeared on their faces.
"Heaven and man are one?"
"The Heavenly Sect and the Human Sect are going to be reunited?"
Many disciples couldn't believe this fact.
As a disciple, the order of the master naturally did not dare to disobey.
What's more, the person who said this was the head of the two sects of heaven and man, Chi Songzi and Changshengzi.
Some of the disciples had very clear minds, and they could only hear one of the disciples of the Human Sect, and they asked the eldest son, "Dare to ask the master of the sect, when did my Taoist family produce another sage?" ”
"Why doesn't the disciple know?"
The eldest son looked at the disciple, smiled slightly, and said, "What Mu Xuan asked, it must be what you all want to know. ”
"I won't sell it either."
"My Taoist new saint is the master of Taixuanzi."
When the disciples of the Second Sect of Heaven and Man heard this, they were all shocked in their hearts.
Qi Qi looked towards Ye Qianqiu.
The sages who can be called are all the top masters who are full of wealth and know the avenue.
Taoism has not had a sage for a hundred years.
Now, there are sages again?
Under the gaze of all the disciples of the Two Sects of Heaven and Man, Ye Qianqiu took two steps forward, only to see him say aloud to the disciples of the Two Sects of Heaven and Man: "Everyone, I have called everyone here today, first, to announce the return of the two sects of Taoism to Heaven and Man. ”
"Second, I want to tell you about the Great Dao and set the foundation of Taoism."
"I wrote the twelve volumes of the Tao Sutra, which I hid in my heart."
"After today's sermon, all Taoist disciples can go to Xinzhai to read the Tao Sutra and understand the fundamental principles of Taoism."
At this time, I saw Chi Songzi holding Xue Ji with both hands, and said to Ye Qianqiu: "The two sects of Taoism and heaven and man have been reunited, and Chi Songken has asked Master Taixuan to be the new head of my Taoism." ”
The eldest son also hurriedly bowed to the side and saluted: "Master Taixuan should be the mandate of heaven and the common people, and set the foundation for my Taoism." ”
"Changsheng is willing to ask Master Taixuan to be the new head of my Taoism."
The rest of the elders of the Heavenly and Human Second Sect got up one after another, followed suit, and bowed to Ye Qianqiu.
Ye Qianqiu bowed slightly, and took Xue Ji from Chi Songzi's hand.
"From today on, I am the head of Taoism."
"All Taoist disciples must follow the Great Dao and must not kill each other."
Seeing this, the hundreds of disciples of the Second Sect of Heaven and Man felt that the matter had happened a little suddenly, but now that the heads of the Second Sect of Heaven and Man and the elders had already expressed their positions, it was obvious that this matter was already a sure thing, whether it was against or in favor.
At the moment, the opinions of their disciples actually didn't play a big role, so all the disciples also got up, bowed their hands, saluted Ye Qianqiu, and said in unison: "Disciples and others must obey the orders of the master." ”
The voices of hundreds of people were so loud that the birds and birds were scared away.
At this time, Ye Qianqiu held Xueji in his hand, sat down on the viewing platform, raised his hand and said, "Everyone please sit." ”
"Today, Taoism is reunited, and I also want to talk about the way of the unity of heaven and man for the disciples of Taoism, and the fundamental way of Taoism's survival."
The words fell, but when he saw Ye Qianqiu raise his hand, a ball of water appeared out of thin air in his hand.
The water condensed but did not disperse, floating in front of Ye Qianqiu.
Ye Qianqiu said loudly: "Does anyone know where this cloud of water comes from? ”
When the Taoist disciples in the audience heard this, many of them were puzzled.
A disciple said, "Master, your skills are superb, isn't this water condensed by you with your true qi?" ”
Ye Qianqiu smiled: "How do you know that water is condensed from true qi?" ”
The disciple scratched his head and said, "This ...... The disciple can't say......"
Ye Qianqiu looked around and said, "Does anyone know why I was able to condense this cloud of water out of thin air?" ”
There are also some disciples in the audience who have cultivated to the highest level.
At this time, Xiaoyaozi, who could only hear Xiaoyaozi, who was sitting on the side, replied loudly: "It's because there is invisible water in the air, so the head can gather water in his hands." ”
Ye Qianqiu smiled slightly, and praised Xiaoyaozi: "That's good." ”
"It is precisely because there is invisible water in the air that I can condense it with true qi, if there is no water in the first place, then I can't condense a little bit of water with true qi."
"The water in the air is gaseous, and the snowfall in winter is solid, and it becomes liquid when it flows into the rivers and seas."
"All three are water, but in different forms and names."
"So it is with the Word."
"The Tao is originally formless in the sky, and it is called yang."
"Yang gathers into qi, and qi gathers into shape."
"After forming, it becomes mass, that is, the tangible substance that we can see, and the tangible substance is then polymerized to form the ground."
"The earth is yin, there is heaven and earth, and then there are all things, and man dwells between heaven and earth, there is yin and yang."
"Tao is consciousness, subtle matter, so Taoists call it spirit."
"My Taoist ancestor Lao Tzu, in the state of entering the "trance", saw the Tao of "there is an image in it, there is essence in it, and its essence is very true". ”
"The invisible Tao is still tangible, but it is extremely subtle."
"Therefore, the white fish in the Taiji diagram has a black dot and a fish eye, and this black dot is the Tao."
"The spirit flows in all directions, circulating between heaven and earth."
"In heaven, it is said that there is a way of heaven."
"Condensed into a tangible, visible substance falls to the ground, so it is said that there is an authenticity."
"Man is a combination of the intangible spirit and the tangible body and bones, so it is said that there is humanity."
"In fact, whether it is humane, earthly, or heavenly, all of these things are based on the Tao."
"Zhuangzi said that there is no thought and no worry to know, nowhere and no service to the beginning of the Tao, and there is no way to obtain the Tao."
"It is not to deny the existence of the Tao, but to express the unknowable view of the Tao."
"It's like this ball of water in my hand."
"If this mass of water does not manifest in my hands, then how can you perceive this mass of water?"
"But if you don't notice this water, doesn't it exist?"
When the disciples in the audience heard this, their faces all showed a sudden expression.
It turns out that a lump of water also contains a truth that is difficult for ordinary people to discern.
Ye Qianqiu is still continuing to tell the "Tao" in simple terms from other aspects.
A group of Taoist disciples, some people are fascinated by what they hear, and some people are confused when they hear half of it, and they only feel that the Tao is profound and difficult to understand.
As Ye Qianqiu's sermon deepened, the goshawks and birds, squirrels and monkeys that were originally flying in the mountains also gathered around the viewing platform.
Ye Qianqiu felt that when he preached, there seemed to be a strange rhythm in heaven and earth that resonated with him.
Ye Qianqiu secretly said in his heart, this heaven and earth have the power of the gods, and this kind of miraculous thing happened when preaching, but it was also within the normal range.
This sermon lasted about three hours.
When the sun sets, the sermon ends.
Hundreds of Taoist disciples left the viewing platform with an indescribable feeling.
The two sects of Taoism, heaven and man were reunited, and a new saint Taixuanzi was born with the "Tao Sutra" to preach to the disciples.
This matter soon spread out, causing the hundreds of schools of thought to be shaken.
After Ye Qianqiu became the head of Taoism, he merged the disciples of the two sects of heaven and man into one place, and all the disciples of the human sect moved back to Dazhu Peak.
Every once in a while, he gathered all the disciples of Taoism, preached to the disciples, and explained the essence of the twelve articles of the "Tao Sutra" to the disciples one by one.
However, only a few can understand it.
Most of the disciples still have a very one-sided understanding of the Tao Sutra.
The Taoism is unified, and the stone in Ye Qianqiu's heart has finally landed.
After several sermons by him, the gap between the disciples of the two sects of heaven and man became less and less.
And he also has a further understanding of the strength of Taoism.
Taoist disciples may not sound like much, but there are more than three hundred people in total.
Not all Taoist disciples practice in the mountains, and some disciples are hidden in the Seven Kingdoms as secret agents.
Taoist disciples are very low-key, giving people the illusion that there are not many Taoist disciples, but Taoism is actually not small in the Seven Kingdoms.
After Ye Qianqiu came into contact with these hidden strengths of Taoism, he had plans to go down the mountain.
On this day, in the middle of the small forest building.
Chi Songzi and Changshengzi, who had just heard the news, showed puzzled expressions on their faces.
Chi Songzi said: "Not long after the Taoist family is reunited, the head of the sect has gone down the mountain, is it too hasty." ”
Ye Qianqiu smiled and said: "It's okay, the matter on the mountain, the two of you will handle it, I am very relieved." ”
"I went down the mountain this time for the sake of Taoism."