Chapter 40 Stepping into the Rivers and Lakes: Success Out of the Valley
Spring goes to autumn, time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Zhang Peng spent eight years again in the Valley of No Return. In the past eight years, Zhang Peng has never stepped out of this land, and has devoted himself to cultivation every day under the teaching of the dustless Taoist. During this period of time, Zhang Peng experienced countless pains and paid a lot of sweat, whether it was a hot summer or a cold winter, Zhang Peng practiced martial arts under the strict requirements of dustless Dao people.
In the past eight years, the rivers and lakes have been surging and the dark tide has surged. But it did not have the slightest impact on Zhang Peng in the deep valley.
At noon, in the direction of the waterfall.
Although it has been eight years, the appearance of the Dustless Daoist has not changed much with the passage of time, and the Dustless Daoist at this time is just like that year, with a wrinkled white Dao robe, which looks like a fairy wind Dao bone. At this time, the dustless Taoist was sitting cross-legged on the boulder next to the waterfall, looking at the rippling pool below with his eyes unwavering.
At this moment, there was a sudden fluctuation in the waterhole. It's like something is about to burst out of the water. At this time, I saw a naked young figure jumping out of the pool, bringing a splash. The boy jumped seven or eight feet high, and then the figure rolled in the air, and his body suddenly flew like a swallow and rushed to the waterhole, just when the boy's feet were less than an inch away from the water, the boy's body suddenly became like a feather, and became extremely light. I saw the water surface of the young man's toe light tower, and the water surface suddenly appeared with a little droplets. The young man's toes tapped the water droplets, jumped up again, and the young man's feet clicked on the water droplets in the air, and he stepped on the bursts of water droplets just now, and walked slowly and leisurely towards the shore. It seemed to be a very slow movement, but it was actually extremely fast, and in just a few steps, the boy appeared next to the dustless man.
The boy raised his head slightly, and a handsome face was revealed. The angular outline makes the boy look a little more resolute as a man, and his sharp and deep gaze makes him feel that he feels oppressive. The young man looked at the dustless Taoist and grinned, revealing a row of neat and white teeth, if you look closely, this young man is actually like the high-spirited and famous Difu Mansion that shook the rivers and lakes back then!
"Master. The young man smiled and shouted to the dustless Taoist in front of him.
"I said Peng'er, can't you wear a piece of clothing next time you go to Tandi to practice, it's just a child, now that you are an adult, why are you still like this. The Dustless Daoist shook his head and scolded with a smile.
This naked boy with a strong body is none other than Zhang Peng, who has just passed the New Year's gift.
Today's Zhang Peng has changed a lot compared with eight years ago. This is not only the change of age and body, but also the temperament of the whole person has changed from the previous immaturity to the fortitude, vigor and self-confidence of today!
Now Zhang Peng has cultivated the mind method of Piaoxiang Sword Rain to the realm of the sixth level of internal force, and he is only one step away from the seventh level of advancement. What's even more terrifying is that the fragrant sword rain created by Zhang Peng's upside down mental method has also been cultivated to the point of the seventh realm. The seventh realm, even if it is placed in the current martial arts, can be regarded as a first-class master. Originally, Zhang Peng's two martial arts were already breathtaking, but he didn't expect that these two martial arts were still cultivated in one body, which was even more amazing. It's just that once this fragrant sword rain is displayed, Zhang Peng will still become the same as when he was a child, greedy for blood, fond of killing, and the whole person has no mercy. Even he himself could not fully control the effects of this exercise. As long as you look closely at Zhang Peng's eyebrows, you can find that on Zhang Peng's forehead, a red mark looms, although it seems to be extremely thin, but it is real. This mark was caused by Zhang Peng's cultivation of the Fragrance Sword Rain.
Therefore, the people of the Dustless Dao repeatedly told Zhang Peng not to be overly obsessed with the power brought by the Fragrance Sword Rain Decision, and wrapped the special internal force generated by the Fragrance Sword Rain Decision with a strong internal force. Under such circumstances, as long as Zhang Peng was not so angry that he lost his mind, this exercise would not be run. And Zhang Peng is also under the advice of the dustless Taoist, slowly learning to switch between the two mental methods, so as to reach the point of retracting freely and doing whatever he wants.
As for the five styles of mastery taught to Zhang Peng by the Dustless Daoist, he also lived up to his expectations and practiced his own merits. Take the light gong rain falling without a shadow, now Zhang Peng has practiced the first two styles to the end of the world and the last one is close to the end of the world, as long as he cultivates the Floating Fragrance Sword Rain Mental Method to the seventh realm of internal strength, it will naturally come naturally. It can be said that now with Zhang Peng's light skills, even if he encounters a top master on the rivers and lakes and is defeated, at least if he wants to run, there are only a handful of people who can catch up with him. And for the sword rain in the sky, the martial arts cultivation conditions are extremely harsh, and because of his own internal force, Zhang Peng can only exert half of the power of the first form now, as for the nine hundred and ninety-nine sword shadows mentioned above, for him, there is still a long way to go. As for the Bodhi Great Compassion Mantra and the Wind and Thunder Legs, Zhang Peng also cultivated them to the middle and upper realms. As for the most powerful reincarnation sword technique, Zhang Peng has always been cultivating, but he has never used it, and Zhang Peng doesn't know how powerful it is. But one thing is for sure, I'm afraid that Zhang Peng hasn't even reached the realm of Xiaocheng in this reincarnation sword technique. After all, the reincarnation sword technique that Zhang Chen displayed back then was only a small realm. If you want to cultivate this kung fu to the fullest, you must at least reach the Nine Realms of Internal Strength. This is also the reason why Zhang Chen would go to Luoxia Valley to assassinate Luo Tianming with the Nine Turns Golden Pill as a reward.
Hearing the words of the dustless Taoist, Zhang Peng's resolute face suddenly turned crimson, scratched his head embarrassedly, grabbed the robe on the side and put it on. The dustless Taoist looked at Zhang Peng, smiling never stopping, and he could see how much he liked Zhang Peng, the little guy. After all, it can be said that he brought it up single-handedly, and his own skills are also like those who treated Zhang Chen at the beginning. Now looking at that childish child, who has grown into a dignified guy in a blink of an eye, how can he not be happy in his heart.
After the two chatted for a while, Zhang Peng ran back to the house to light the fire and cook. Although he has been cultivating all these years, he also takes good care of his master, and Zhang Peng does all three meals on weekdays, and this cooking skill is now on the table. Zhang Peng, who was cooking on the fire, was not idle, at this time he was holding a book in both hands and reading it with relish, this is not a martial arts secret book, but a book about poetry and etiquette. According to the dustless Taoist people, walking the rivers and lakes cannot only rely on martial arts, but also be a reasonable person in terms of being a person and doing things. Although these things do not make Zhang Peng an elegant person, he can still understand the truth that should be understood.
After the meal was cooked, the master and apprentice sat facing each other. The dishes on the table are not chicken, duck, fish, and delicacies, but just two dishes of green vegetables.
"Master, eat quickly. Zhang Peng took a big bite of the rice, and said while looking at the dustless Taoist.
Wuchen Daoist nodded with a smile, and after sandwiching a piece of green vegetables for Zhang Peng, he slowly put down the dishes and chopsticks in his hand. Seeing this, although Zhang Peng was puzzled, he also hurriedly put down the dishes and chopsticks and asked, "Master, what's the matter?"
The Dustless Daoist looked at Zhang Peng, and then opened his mouth and said slowly: "Peng'er, how old are you this year?"
"The disciple is eighteen years old this year, master. Zhang Peng respectfully returned to the road.
"Eighteen, eighteen. In the blink of an eye, eleven years have passed, and you have grown so tall from that immature little guy. I really wish time had passed slowly..... "The Dustless Daoist pondered for a while, and then said: "Back then, your father also learned at your age, and it was at this time that he chose to enter the rivers and lakes. Now that you're an adult, it's time to leave....."
When Zhang Peng heard this, he couldn't help but feel excited, and hurriedly said, "Master, what do you mean by this?"
Wuchen Daoist looked at Zhang Peng kindly, and said with a smile: "Child, a good boy has ambitions in all directions, and now that you have grown up, it is time for you to create a sky of your own." ”
"Master, you... Are you trying to drive me away?" Zhang Peng said in a slightly choked voice.
"Kid, do you remember the choice you made in front of the teacher?" said the Dustless Daoist with a sigh as he shook his head.
Hearing this, Zhang Peng nodded, and after calming down for a while, he said: "I remember, I want to practice martial arts, I want to avenge my father, and I want to reorganize the underworld!"
"In that case, if you stay by your teacher's side, how can you avenge your father, and how can you reorganize the underworld?"
"But..."
Just as Zhang Peng spoke, the Dustless Daoist hurriedly waved his hand to interrupt him and said, "Child, the task of being a teacher is only to cultivate you into a talent, and being a teacher cannot determine your future path for you. So did your father back then, and so do you now. Men should have big ambitions, if that's not the case, then why are you practicing so hard?"
"Master...."Zhang Peng's voice suddenly choked up.
"Child, there is no feast in the world, even if I agree to let you grow up for another two years, but the outcome of the matter will not change, sooner or later you will step into this river and lake alone, but what Weishi didn't expect is that you can grow to such a point in eleven years, Weishi is deeply grateful. And now, there is nothing left to teach you as a teacher, and then, you need to go on your own path. The Dustless Daoist said softly.
"Master, but Peng'er is reluctant to you. At this time, Zhang Peng's eyes were already full of tears.
The Dustless Daoist smiled and scolded: "The big man is determined to be in all directions! What kind of body is crying and crying! After you go out, don't say that you are my apprentice of the Dustless Daoist." ”
Hearing the words of the Dustless Daoist, Zhang Peng immediately stretched out his hand to wipe away the tears that had not fallen from his eyes, and grinned at the Dustless Daoist. Although Zhang Peng has grown up now, he will always be a child in front of this master who has taken care of him for more than ten years.
"Child, when you step into the rivers and lakes in the future, remember not to be a traitor, you must sit upright. Don't mention it as a teacher in front of anyone, because the teacher is used to living in seclusion in this valley of no return, and he can't stand being disturbed by others. After speaking, the Dustless Daoist stood up, walked to a wooden cabinet on the side, took out a sword, and then came to Zhang Peng and said, "This is the last gift for the teacher, and this is also the Ghost Yuan Sword that your father once had." Take it with you and let's go....."
Zhang Peng took the ghost abyss handed over by the dustless Taoist with a serious expression, his fingertips lightly swiped the sword, and then found a black canvas, wrapped the ghost abyss quietly, and put it in his sleeve. Then, Zhang Peng slowly walked in front of the dustless Taoist, knelt on the ground with a pop, and kowtowed three times to the dustless Taoist. The dustless Taoist looked at everything in front of him with a smile, and there was no obstacle, and he gladly accepted this Zhang Peng's kowtow, but there was a reluctance in his eyes. The same was true of Zhang Chen back then, but after a farewell, they could never see each other again, and what will Zhang Peng be like now?
Zhang Peng, who had kowtowed, stood up, turned around and walked outside the house. Looking around the place where he has lived for more than ten years, Zhang Peng is also a little reluctant, and after a while, Zhang Peng suddenly said: "Master, what you said is right, a good man has ambitions in all directions." Besides, Peng'er still has responsibilities to bear, if I retreat, then I will have no shame to face my father and one hundred and three uncles. But the apprentice is also reluctant to let you go, can't you go with the apprentice?"
The dustless Taoist looked at Zhang Peng, shook his head and said, "The reason why the master is in seclusion again is that he is tired of the disputes in the rivers and lakes, and the master is now used to this plain and quiet life. Child, go, the rivers and lakes, the rivers and lakes, if one day you are tired of the rivers and lakes strife, then you will come back here, this will always be your home. Go, don't look back, there are some things that only if you do it can you let go of the burden in your heart, in order to live freely, you are better than the dust of the year, the master has your two fathers and sons as apprentices in this life, and he is already satisfied. After saying that, the dustless people returned to the house without looking back.
Looking at the back of the old man, Zhang Peng muttered: "Master, take care! After the apprentice takes revenge, he will definitely come back to spend his old age with you!"
After taking a deep look at the thatched house, Zhang Peng turned around firmly and rushed towards the valley in an instant.
Inside the house, the dustless Taoist who felt Zhang Peng's breath gradually drifting away, finally had a trace of tears in his old eyes: "Child, you must live well, don't let the teacher down! When you come back here again, the teacher still has a lot of things to tell you, you must not be like your father, let me, the old man, send the white-haired person to the black-haired person again." ”
Zhang Peng, who was moving all the way, didn't know about the emotion of the dustless people, but after a while, Zhang Peng appeared on the edge of the Valley of No Return. After coming out, Zhang Peng was like going out of the valley for the first time that year, without a trace, and kept sweeping in the direction of Maple Leaf City.