27. Xiongjian Mountain
Green Cow City, on the long street, pedestrians come and go, each busy. Ruan Zhikun was in the middle of the flow of people, he was a little dazed for a while, it has been fifteen years since he was expelled from Hongchen 3,000, and when he thinks about it, time flies quite quickly, he was young and vigorous, he was high-spirited at that time, and he was happy and enmity at that time, but now he is gone. The temples are full of gorgeous hair, the years have climbed to the brow, the era of heroes has passed, how should I spend the rest of my life?
Go back, go back, as if a voice is calling you, distant and vague, maybe going back is the final way home. There are three thousand red dust, after all, it is the place of his birth, and the fifteen-year appointment has arrived.
The early spring sunshine is like a beauty's palm, gently caressing the earth, giving people a comfortable feeling. Ruan Qingyun and the boss have already walked out of Qingniucheng and embarked on the road to a distant place.
"I'll fly with you. The boss said to Ruan Qingyun.
"Yes, yes. The young man jumped up excitedly at this time, and the pain of parting just now seemed to have been thrown out of the clouds.
The boss took out a sword and stopped it firmly one foot above the ground, Ruan Qingyun was amazed, how is this operated, if he can also operate it, how majestic it must be.
The boss jumped on the sword first, and then beckoned to Ruan Qingyun: "Come up." β
Ruan Qingyun also learned from the boss to jump up, and then landed on the sword body, and the boss controlled the sword body to slowly rise into the air: "Hold my waist, hold on." β
It was as if a meteor crossed the sky, only the wind in his ears was whistling, the scene in his eyes was changing rapidly, the clouds around him quickly retreated, and Ruan Qingyun hugged the boss's waist for fear of accidentally falling. Ah, this is so exciting, I, Ruan Qingyun, have also gone to heaven. At this time, he shouted in his heart.
Ruan Qingyun closed his eyes and seemed to be enjoying himself. The boss calmly flew over the mountains, over the rivers, and over the people's markets.
The sky was blue, and occasionally the wind blew, blowing a pool of spring water, waking up the sleeping earth, everything revived, the little trees sprouted, and spring had come.
On the occasion of the advent of spring, Zhongzhou, Xiongjian Mountain on the edge of Baiyun City also ushered in the once every ten years to open the mountain gate and collect disciples. At the foot of Xiongjian Mountain, it is already overcrowded and crowded. There are still about two days left to collect apprentices from the mountain gate, many young men and women can't wait to come to the long-awaited mountain to familiarize themselves with the environment, at this time, the majestic mountain in the eyes of a group of young men and women is solemn, they look up and occasionally see one or two sword flying through the sky Xiongjian Mountain disciples, the eyes are full of yearning and envy, it is really a fairy scene.
The sun is like being on the top of Xiongjian Mountain, shining on the people under the mountain, and Xiongjian Mountain is so sacred and majestic at this moment, as if the king is looking down on the world.
The boys and their families or servants lingered at the bottom of the mountain, looking forward to the moment when the gate was opened.
Time passed quietly in the anxious waiting of the teenagers, the sun slowly sank on the top of the Xiongjian Mountain, the day was over, the day was replaced by the night, the teenagers reluctantly left from the Xiongjian Mountain to the place where the White Emperor City lived, Baiyun City is the first prosperous city in Shenzhou, with a population of more than one million, thriving under the protection of the Xiongjian Mountain, the White Emperor City under the night is more dazzling, the lights of the city are colorful and brilliant, the hustle and bustle of the boiling day seems to be in the light of the night and has not been calmed but more lively, the teenagers are in the lights of a foreign land, feeling the prosperity of the city and her enthusiasmγ
There is still one day before the opening of Xiongjian Mountain.
Early the next morning, the teenagers regathered at the foot of Xiongjian Mountain, and some business-minded villagers at the bottom of the mountain actually set up tarpaulins at the bottom of the mountain and sold some Baiyun City specialties or something to earn money from these foreign teenagers who were about to worship in Xiongjian Mountain. Among them, there are some wealthy local tyrants, who spend money to take care of these businesses, and the villagers can't close their mouths with joy.
Although there are a hundred sword talismans under Xiongjian Mountain this time, that is, only a hundred apprentices are recruited, there are also many people who come to Xiongjian Mountain to try their luck, in case they are thought by the elders of the mountain that they are gifted, and their roots and bones are wonderful, so that they are first-class immortals, then it is not the ancestors who are smoking.
Xiongjian Mountain opens the mountain gate every ten years, and each time a hundred sword talismans are issued, of course, these sword talismans are not issued every person, but by some elders secretly investigated, and only those who feel that you have good talent and character in all aspects may get a sword talisman. Therefore, Xiongjian Mountain is still relatively strict in accepting apprentices.
At night, Baiyun City is brilliantly lit, and the criss-crossing roads in the city lead to all directions, this world, after all, is more ordinary people, with the passage of time, and finally annihilated in the dust of time.
Some people are content with the status quo, some people are uneasy about the status quo, some people do nothing, some people strive to find their own value, some people study poetry and books, some people seek immortals and practice Taoism, in short, there are all kinds of people.
Longevity, strength, is what most monks seek.
In Baiyun City, in an inn, a girl in red has a beautiful temperament, and a middle-aged man, gentle and elegant.
"Miss, after going up the mountain, everything is adaptable, and everything is careful. The middle-aged man looked at the girl in red and said gently.
"Uncle Bai, I see. The girl in red nodded slightly. "Uncle Bai, you should leave tomorrow quickly. On the one hand, it was discovered by the masters in the city, Baiyun City is not a small city like Qingniu City, after all, there is Xiongjian Mountain here. β
Bai Yutian nodded, it was time to go back.
The noisy city finally fell completely silent, and the Xiongjian Mountain in the distance was like a sharp sword piercing the sky, standing tall and vigorous, as if a giant overlooking all living beings.
The next day, early in the morning.
A large group of people have already gathered at the foot of Xiongjian Mountain, the morning light slowly rises from Xiongjian Mountain, a new day has begun, this day is the big day of Xiongjian Mountain in the past ten years, related to the rise and fall of Xiongjian Mountain in the future, honor and disgrace, open the mountain gate to accept disciples.
The boss finally arrived on this day, it took a total of five days from Qingniu City to White Emperor City, and the two of them landed on the remote path one mile away from Xiongjian Mountain, the boss Mo Yanbai looked at the crowd in the distance and said: "This time, Xiongjian Mountain has issued a total of 100 sword talismans, and those who have sword talismans climb the mountain to learn the Tao, this is the first iron law, and you can't exclude it." β
Mo Yanbai flipped it over casually, and a three-inch-long small sword appeared in his hand, and he couldn't see any material, only that he could see various lines depicted on it entwining the sword body. "This is the sword talisman. β
"Second, if you want to become a disciple of Xiongjian Mountain, you must rely on your own strength to climb the mountain. Xiongjian Mountain has set up four levels this time, first, Sword Mountain is difficult to climb, in the process of you climb the mountain will be subject to the pressure of spiritual power, if you can't stand the pressure of spiritual power, then you have no chance with the Tao, this level lasts throughout the mountaineering process. Second, the mountains and rivers are winding, and this level is equivalent to a maze, if you can't find the right way up the mountain, then you will always wander around the mountain. Third, the sword formation of protecting the mountain, this is the sword array designed by my predecessors in the sword mountain, in case of invasion of foreign enemies, there are a total of 16,896 swords, if all the birds are difficult to cross, and the flies are dripping blood, you obviously can't get by, this time in order to test your adaptability, the elders in the door decided to unanimously agree to launch seventy-two swords, seventy-two swords are fully launched equivalent to a strong man who practices the divine realm, for your new disciples, you can only outwit and not attack, otherwise you will lose your life under the sword, remember that life, Jing, and open the three doors to enter the auspicious. Fourth, sit and talk about the Tao, this level tests the mind, and it is dispensable. There's only so much I can do for you, and it's all on your own. β
Ruan Qingyun's face was heavy, he didn't expect Xiongjian Mountain to accept disciples so strictly, "Master, haven't I become your disciple, why do you still want to climb the mountain like them?"
"This is the rule of Xiongjian Mountain, only if you climb the mountain can you really be regarded as a disciple of Xiongjian Mountain," the boss looked at the majestic mountain, and his face was more serious than ever, "What?
Ruan Qingyun's face turned red, but he said, "The disciple is not afraid. β
"If you're not afraid, go ahead. Mo Yanbai said with relief.
Ruan Qingyun took the sword talisman and walked along the mountain path into the noisy crowd at the foot of Xiongjian Mountain, for a moment, he felt in a trance that he was an immortal from heaven to earth, hoeing the strong and helping the weak, saving hardships and difficulties, and praising and admiring all people in the world. The tall and majestic Xiongjian Mountain stood in front of the young man, at this moment he was a little excited in his heart, the past years almost crossed in front of him, disappointed, and desperate, the cooled blood heated up again, I, Ruan Qingyun, will step on the sky!