Author: Daoshu

Maoshan is a famous Taoist mountain and the birthplace of the Shangqing sect of Taoism. Therefore, it is also known as the "First Blessed Land" and the "Eighth Cave Heaven". It has nine peaks, nineteen springs, twenty-six caves and twenty-eight pools.

In fact, Maoshan has two branches: north and south. The one located to the south of the Yangtze River is South Maoshan; the one located to the north of the Yangtze River is North Maoshan.

During the Han Dynasty, the three Mao brothers lived in seclusion in Beimao Mountain and established the Sanmao Taoist Temple.

Therefore, the world calls these three brothers Sanmao Zhenren.

During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, Tao Hongjing, a famous Taoist scholar, also settled in Maoshan "Longchi".

Here he collected and compiled the "Shangqing Zhenjing" of the Eastern Jin Dynasty master Yang Xi and the "Shangqing Sutra" of Xu Mi and Xu Xun, compiled them into "Zhen Gao" and usurped the Shangqing magic to write "Deng Zhen Yin Jue"

》, making the Shangqing method perfect.

Up to now, the Shangqing Sect has vaguely appeared to be the leader in Taoism and is believed by most upper-class rulers.

Many years ago, Emperor Gaozong specially invited Sima Chengjie, a heavenly master from the Shangqing sect, to preach in Chang'an to demonstrate Li Tang's admiration for Taoism.

The reason why the Shangqing Sect has developed so rapidly is inseparable from its teachings.

Before the Shangqing sect, most Taoist sects were headed by the Taiqing sect. The Taiqing sect was a typical Waidan sect and believed that refining alchemy and taking medicine were the foundation for attaining Taoism through enlightenment.

Its representative figure is Ge Hong of the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

However, due to the lack of medical and physical and chemical knowledge, most of the elixirs refined by the Taiqing Sect are toxic, and long-term use is basically equivalent to chronic suicide.

This caused the more rational upper-level rulers to gradually become suspicious of the Waidan method.

As a result, the Shangqing sect, which majored in inner alchemy, gradually entered the center.

The Shangqing sect is the founder of the Neidan sect. It focuses on internal spiritual cultivation and pays attention to the cultivation of essence, qi, and spirit. It minors in talismans and fasting, and rarely practices external elixirs.

Therefore, the Shangqing sect rarely sees the Alchemy Cauldron Fire Talisman, but mostly sees people who study liberal arts and practice internal skills.

The Shangqing Sect believes that there are hundreds of gods in the human body, corresponding to the gods in the sky. Through practice, the gods in the body can escape from the shackles of the body, travel around the world, and see the true God.

The root of this kind of thinking is "the big universe of heaven and earth, and the small universe of human body".

According to the theory of the Shangqing Sect, as long as practitioners open the communication channel between the inner and outer universe, they can ascend to heaven.

Maoshan Sect, Shanmen

Shen Youzhi took the sisters Ge Yayun and Ge Yaqing and ran around for several days before finally arriving at this Taoist holy land.

"Why are you here, layman?"

The Taoist boy at the mountain gate saw the three of them, bowed slightly and asked.

Shen Youzhi returned the gift and replied: "I came here to see Master Lingxu. We have something important to discuss with you."

"I dare to ask the layman his name."

"Senior worry."

"Father, please wait a moment and let the path pass."

"Thank you."

The little Taoist priest nodded and walked quickly towards the mountain gate.

Ge Yayun on the side was looking around, taking in everything around him.

She knew that this was the place Shen Youzhi had found for them.

"How's it going? What do you think of this place?" Shen Youzhi asked.

Ge Yayun remained silent, obviously not planning to forgive Shen Youzhi yet.

In fact, she was very satisfied with this place. Not only were the mountains and rivers beautiful, but martial arts were also prosperous. When she just went up the mountain, she saw many Taoist priests practicing boxing, dancing swords and meditating.

Not only her, Ge Yaqing was also curious about this place, but what she saw were many hermits talking about mysteries and Taoism.

Not long after, the Taoist boy who went to report the matter came back.

"Follow me, layman!"

After saying that, he led Shen You and the other three people into the mountain gate.

Although there are many Taoist temples inside the mountain gate, they are unevenly distributed and very scattered.

Because Maoshan was still in the development stage at this time, in addition to the Shangqing sect, there were many hermits from other sects living here, so the various buildings were far less magnificent than those of later generations.

The first officially built Taoist temple Huohuan Temple in Maoshan will not be completed until fifty years later.

Although the infrastructure is relatively backward, Maoshan's reputation is well known.

There is a saying that goes, "If a mountain is not high, it will be famous if there are immortals."

The reputation of a sect is not measured by the size of its sect.

The little Taoist priest led the three people away for a short time before they came to a low Taoist temple.

"Uncle Lingxu is waiting in the house. Please help me, layman."

After saying that, he bowed again and then left on his own.

Ge Yayun and Ge Yaqing did not dare to act rashly.

Shen Youzhi slowly walked forward, bowed his hands and said, "Junior Shen Youzhi, I would like to see Master Lingxu."

Soon, a sound slowly came from inside the house——

"Enter."

After receiving permission, Shen Youzhi led the two children and pushed the door in.

In the room, a thin Taoist priest with gray hair and pale face was meditating with his eyes closed. He was none other than Master Lingxu.

"What are you doing here?"

Master Lingxu slowly opened his eyes, looked at Shen Youzhi, and asked.

Seeing this, Shen Youzhi bowed again: "I would like to ask the master to accept two disciples."

Upon hearing this, Master Lingxu turned his eyes to Ge Yayun and Ge Yaqing behind Shenyou.

Obviously, the two apprentices were referring to them.

"Who wants it?"

Master Lingxu suddenly asked an inexplicable question.

"Senior worry."

Shen Youzhi replied without hesitation.

"Can."

Master Lingxu nodded slightly.

"Thank you."

Shen Youzhi bowed again.

Then, he turned around and told Ge Yayun and Ge Yaqing: "From now on, you will stay here, and you must obey the teachings of the real person in everything. Don't cause trouble."

Although Master Lingxu agreed to accept them as disciples, he had not performed the apprenticeship ceremony and had not been accepted, so it could not be considered a formal master-disciple relationship.

At this time, the two little girls did not lose their temper and nodded honestly.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Shen Youzhi was satisfied. He raised his hands to Master Lingxu and said, "It's over here. I'll take my leave first!"

Master Lingxu nodded and said: "Go."

Hearing this, Shen Youzhi looked at the two little dolls one last time, then turned around and left quickly.

Ge Yayun looked at his leaving figure, his eyes full of complex emotions, he didn't know whether it was hatred or gratitude.

"Sister, what's wrong with you?"

The innocent Ge Yaqing looked at his stunned sister and suddenly asked.

"nothing."

Ge Yayun shook his head and replied.

really weird!

Ge Yaqing muttered silently in his heart.

After bidding farewell to Master Lingxu, Shen Youzhi quickly left Maoshan.

Although he was calm on the outside, he was extremely excited on the inside.

Because the second step of his long-planned plan was finally completed!

Yuan Qi died, the Iron Hands were destroyed, and the sharp sword that had been hanging over his head was completely lifted.

From now on, the sea is wide enough for fish to leap, and the sky is high enough for birds to fly!

From now on, he can develop his own power with peace of mind and strategize until he becomes the world leader!

When I think of these, even with the state of mind that has been recuperating for many years, I can't help but feel excited and start imagining the beauty of the future.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, and his steps became faster and faster. Finally, he unconsciously started to use Qinggong, like a free tiger, speeding through the vast mountains.
Chapter completed!