Chapter 163: Xiao Yu Ancestor

Mu Cheng had been sitting in front of the stele for more than three days, and at first he was only testing the influence of the stele illusion on the exercises. "There are talented people in the country, each leading the way for hundreds of years", this sentence is quoted from Du Fu's "Autumn Denglan Mountain Sends Zhang Wu", which is also engraved on this monument. Mu Cheng was curious, and then concentrated on reading each inscription. He realized that the meaning of these inscriptions was much more than just cultivating the Dharma for the sake of creating illusions.

"The Taoist, the mystery of all things. The treasure of the good is the protection of the unkind. This is what Lao Tzu said, and Mu Cheng recited the mantra silently again. He seemed to be in a deep Taoist altar, and although there was no one, he could hear someone preaching. This sentence emphasizes the importance of the Tao, which is the mystery of all things, the preciousness of good people, and the words and deeds of virtue can be respected and blessed. He also pointed out that even if someone is not good, he should not be abandoned, but should be guided and educated through the Tao. The entire text emphasizes the value and importance of morality, as well as its importance for the governance of society and the practice of individuals. ”

As Mu Cheng listened, he felt something shatter in his body, and then returned to the tombstone again. The illusion just now was so profound, I had hardly done anything, but it seemed that I had experienced an endless journey. His heart was filled with a desire to think and explore, hoping to understand the mysteries of these illusions more deeply.

Mu Cheng continued to carefully look at the inscription on the stone tablet, and stopped in front of a tablet again. I wondered in my heart, because this inscription was engraved with "My life is up to me, not to the sky", isn't this what the Ming Dynasty thinker Wang Shouren said? How could it be said by the king of Shang? As the last monarch of the Shang Dynasty in Chinese history, he was a tyrannical and tyrannical king. According to historical records, King Su left a sentence before he died: "I am a play, and I will die in the end." The meaning of this sentence is that he himself has always regarded the country as an object of entertainment, which eventually led to the demise of the country. This phrase reflects the king's awareness and remorse for his sinful deeds, and also hints at his regret and grief for the failure of his rule. The reign of King Su is considered to be one of the main reasons for the fall of the Shang Dynasty, and the words he left behind have become a condemnation and warning of his brutal rule in later generations. However, according to Mu Cheng's understanding of the stele at this time, the stele in front of him was left by the king of Shang, if this sentence appeared in the Shang Dynasty, how could the person who said this sentence regard the country as an object of entertainment?

Mu Cheng continued to think about the authenticity of these tombstones, and he had doubts about whether these inscriptions were carved by himself or the objects of worship portrayed by the people who came here. However, when he looked closely at the depictions on several stone tablets, he found that the inscriptions clearly introduced themselves. How can anyone tell the story of others in their own voice? This strengthened his conviction that the inscriptions had been left by himself.

Another question plagued Mu Cheng, if these inscriptions were indeed carved by the tomb owner himself, then how did they get here? Judging by the time span, people from before and after the entire history have passed through this place. Most people have a record of it when they die, so how did they come here to leave an inscription?

Suddenly, Mu Cheng thought of a question. He began to doubt the attribution of many quatrains through the ages, whether the Song Dynasty was really the Song Dynasty, and whether the Ming Dynasty was really the Ming Dynasty. If the inscription of the king of Shang was really left by him, then the sentence of the Ming Dynasty should not exist. If you follow this timeline, there is no relevant information after the Tang Dynasty. He suddenly remembered Li Bai's poem that he had seen in the space passage before. He had a bold idea, if the inscription on that wall was left by Li Bai, was it possible that Li Bai, Gao Shi, Du Fu and others were the last people to leave this place through the tunnel. There must have been some kind of significant event when they left. In historical records, Li Bai once entered the Taoist Gate, but was involved in the world because of the rebellion. If he intended to do something at that time, and later generations could not understand it. In addition, according to historical records, less than two years after Li Bai's death, Gao Shi also passed away. The most suspicious thing is that Gao Shi made meritorious achievements but did not continue to be an official, but returned to his hometown.

Mu Cheng continued to read the inscription with great interest, and suddenly his eyes were attracted by a tablet. The stele is engraved: "I am Xiao Yuye, swordsmanship, calligraphy, and poetry have their own achievements, and now I have an appointment with my old friend to walk the fairy road." Unexpectedly, the blood was exhausted, and he didn't want to leave words. However, although the fool is willing to tell each other in words, it is difficult to help with emotion.

At that time, there were talented people from all over the country, each leading the way for hundreds of years. The poet immortal Li Bai, the writer Luo Bin Wang, shines together with the world. I, Xiao Yu, although I dare not compare with the two sages, I am also fortunate to be friends with the two and discuss the way of literature.

I devoted myself to cultivating swordsmanship, studied hard, and finally comprehended a unique technique. Holding a long sword in his hand, the sword aura is vertical and horizontal, the sword shines on the sun and the moon, and the sword heart breaks through the void. The way of swordsmanship has enabled my body and mind to be cohesive, and to unite inside and outside.

Calligraphy, my pen walks the dragon and snake, the meaning of the words is strong and powerful. Based on the bone method, use the ink of the soul to moisten the paper. The dot paintings contain my comprehension of all things in heaven and earth, and the brushstrokes seem to have the power of life.

In poetry, I use my mood as my pen and my emotions as my ink to pour out my inner thoughts and feelings. Flowing clouds, expressing pride and ambition, and sustenance sorrow and helplessness. Or sing about the nostalgia of history, or express the praise of nature, or sing the depth of friendship.

Now, I made an appointment with my old friend to go to the fairy road, I didn't want to lose my blood and qi, and I didn't intend to leave words. However, I would like to express my inner feelings and thoughts in this language, and encourage the world. May the talents of the country continue to end, and the style of writing will last for a hundred generations. ”

Mu Cheng was deeply moved by this inscription, and he seemed to be able to feel Xiao Yu's way of swords, the beauty of calligraphy and poetry. These words reveal the master's love and pursuit of literature and art, as well as his admiration and wishes for the talented people of the country. He couldn't help but ponder that perhaps these tombstones were really left by these historical figures, who left behind their persistent pursuit of literature, art and immortality in this place.

Mu Cheng felt the deep meaning conveyed by the tombstone, and his mind was once again attracted to this mystery, and he decided to continue to explore, looking for more clues and answers. He believes that this place hides great secrets and history.

Mu Cheng seemed to have discovered a huge secret, he called out to Xiao He loudly, and Xiao He sat cross-legged on the ground, startled by Mu Cheng's shout. Mu Cheng hurriedly asked Xiao He to come over and asked, "Do you know this stele?" Xiao He shook his head. Mu Cheng continued to ask, "Do you have a genealogy in your village?" Xiao He nodded that there was. Mu Cheng then asked, "Is your ancestor called Xiao Yu?" Xiao He nodded hurriedly and asked, "How do you know?" Mu Cheng pointed to the handwriting on the tablet and said, "It's written very clearly!" This is left by your ancestors, his swordsmanship, calligraphy and poetry are unparalleled, and he has also become friends with Li Bai, Luo Bin Wang and others. I found the inscription they left here. ”

Xiao He hurriedly asked, "You didn't lie to me, did you?" Mu Cheng replied confidently: "Of course not." ”

Xiao He decided to go to the village chief immediately and tell him about this discovery. When Mu Cheng motioned for Xiao He to hurry up and find the village chief, his heart was also full of expectation and excitement. He knew that the mystery was about to be revealed, and that the history of the small village would be given a new glow.