Chapter Eighty-Seven: The Core of Machinations
The mountain breeze blew into the attic, Qingling Dao's long beard fluttered, and he said with a smile: "I believe Master Xiaomengzi has his own decision on the matter of the demon clan."
Disciples of the Fulu Taoist sect live in worldly desires and pursue "people". Only by understanding worldly desires can they obtain the Tao. The Danding sect pursues Yin-Yang and the Five Elements and does not want to be born in the world.
Although the two sects pursued different directions of Taoism, they never left the Taoist sect. Whenever important matters were encountered, the Taoist sect would come forward to take charge of the overall situation.
The demon clan was dispatched and Lingyuan came to the world. As Taoist Zhang of the Fulu Sect, he naturally hoped that the Taoist sect could come out to slay the demons again. But the current Taoist sect, Xiao Mengzi, came from the Danding Sect.
Xiao Mengzi’s thoughts are still unknown.
At this moment, Ye Feng had already passed through the corridor and arrived at the attic.
"Meet Taoist Zhang." Ye Feng bowed.
"The holder of Lingyuan, a second-level martial artist, a bronze medalist of the Jiuxing Division, and the master of the South Hall of the Ziyun Sword Sect." Taoist Priest Qingling looked at Ye Feng, and suddenly said in a somewhat warning tone: "Although there are many identities,
, but never lose yourself in fame and fortune.”
"Junior, please remember the Taoist Master's teachings." Ye Feng bent down at 90 degrees and held his hands in his hands.
Taoist Zhang introduced the identity of Taoist Qingling to Ye Feng, and Ye Feng bowed respectfully again: "Taoist Qingling."
In this world, the Danding sect and Fulu sect of the Taoist sect are the same as the world before the time travel, so Ye Feng is relatively familiar with the Taoist sect in this world and has a relatively thorough understanding of the two sects.
"The Fu Lu Sect believes that all living beings are equal, regardless of whether they are high or low. The reason why there are distinctions between high and low in the world is due to the inhumanity of heaven and earth. The Dan Ding Sect believes that everything in the world, whether they are high or low, is destiny, and that human life and death have long been determined.
It is destined by God." Ye Feng expressed his understanding of the two Taoist sects with a sense of showing off his skills.
Taoist priest Qing Ling nodded, glanced at Taoist Zhang on the other side of the chessboard, and asked Ye Feng with a smile: "Which one do you believe in more?"
Faced with the sudden question from Taoist Priest Qing Ling, Ye Feng thought for a while, and with a thought in his heart, he replied: "The Tao can be taught, but it is not the Tao. The name can be named, but it is very famous."
This is the opening chapter of Laozi's "Tao Te Ching" and is also a summary of the entire book.
The meaning of the whole sentence is: A Tao that can be explained clearly in the world cannot be called an eternal Tao. A name that can be expressed in language and named cannot be said to be an eternal name.
"Hahaha..." Taoist Master Qingling laughed out loud after hearing this, nodding his head from time to time to show his praise.
"Why are you laughing?" Zhang Daozhang asked, somewhat puzzled.
"I laugh at the fact that in our lifetime of enlightenment, our understanding of Tao is far from perfect. The young man in front of me, at such a young age, actually gave the true meaning of 'Tao' that the two schools have been arguing about for hundreds of years. How can we have such a state of mind in this world?
, it’s so valuable.”
Hearing Taoist Master Qingling give such a high evaluation, Taoist Zhang immediately added: "This is my disciple."
"Ah?" Ye Feng was stunned and looked at Daozhang Zhang blankly.
Taoist Zhang looked back, frowned and said, "Pindao makes an exception today and accepts you as a Taoist disciple."
At the same time, he gave Ye Feng a look that seemed to ask Ye Feng to repay his kindness for saving Lin Xiyao's life.
In this fictional world, there are many sects of cultivation, and Taoism is one of them. Although each sect has different ideas, the internal cultivation levels are all nine levels, and they are all pursuing the "Tao" of their own sect.
The Taoist sect is divided into two sects, and the practice system is relatively complicated. But judging from the immortal style of the two Taoists, they should both be masters in the Taoist sect.
In any case, one more identity means one more path. After thinking briefly, Ye Feng nodded dully.
Seeing this, Daochang Zhang smiled proudly.
At the same time, Taoist Priest Qingling also smiled.
"Why are you laughing again?" Zhang Taoist priest was confused and asked again.
Taoist Priest Qingling stood up slowly and said: "I laugh at how my junior brother has been blinded by fame and wealth. If Ling Yuan can really fight against the demon clan and change the situation of the world, your name as a master will definitely be passed down to future generations because of this young man.
If you care too much about fame and fortune, how will you cultivate Taoism over time?"
These words made Daozhang Zhang feel a little embarrassed.
Taoist Priest Qingling did not say anything further. He picked up Fuchen, put it on his arm, and said quietly: "Since Taoist Priest Zheng intends to accept this young man as his disciple, let's take him to see Master Xiaoyaozi."
Xiaoyaozi? Hasn't he already become an immortal? Ye Feng was shocked and couldn't help but feel doubtful.
Daochang Zhang also stood up at the same time and nodded.
"Later, we will go to see Master Xiaomengzi together." Taoist Priest Qingling said calmly, and before leaving, he gave Ye Feng a few words of advice: "No matter what your status is, you should take the high road with dignity, not shortcuts.
Don't learn this from Zheng."
After saying that, Taoist Master Qingling laughed a few times, turned around and left, disappearing into the clouds.
Zhang Daochang looked at Ye Feng and his expression became serious again: "Let's go, I will take you to see Master Xiaoyaozi."
On the way, Daozhang Zhang suddenly asked him: "With your talent, you shouldn't only be in the second level at this age."
"Junior, I practiced cultivation relatively late. I was stuck in the first level of the upper body for many years. Later, I met a noble man by chance and opened my veins for me, and then I entered the second level of the underworld." Ye Feng cupped his hands and said.
Daozhang Zhang nodded and said quietly: "Is he a noble person from the Ziyun Sword Sect?"
Ye Feng was stunned for a moment, staring blankly at Daozhang Zhang's back as he walked forward, and quickly followed him.
Since the Tao-monster war five hundred years ago, Taoism has returned to Shenyin Mountain to practice Taoism without caring about worldly affairs. But now it seems that Taoism is silently watching some things happening in the world with a God's perspective, like an observer.
identity.
Just because they don't intervene doesn't mean they don't know.
But for Ye Feng, he has become accustomed to this kind of life.
As a time traveler, I originally wanted to experience the life of time travel with peace of mind. But now it seems that I have become the core of the power struggle among various factions in this world.
And it is the absolute core.
The fundamental reason why you become the core is Ling Yuan.
Ye Feng has never seen the Lingyuan in this world, let alone what the Lingyuan looks like. If he must have seen it, it would be the golden elixir he bought in Panjiayuan before traveling.
Looking at it now, the power struggle against Lingyuan in this world should be divided into five factions.
One faction is the imperial court. The emperor wants to control Ling Yuan to prevent Ling Yuan from improving his martial arts skills so that the Yangning Kingdom's promotion system will not be disturbed.
One group is Mushan Hou, who wants to get the spiritual essence by blaming the Ye family and achieve the ninth level of ascension himself.
One faction is the Ziyun Sword Sect, which wants to use the power of Lingyuan to preserve the inheritance of the Ziyun Sword Sect.
One faction is Jiuxingsi, who wants to use the power of Lingyuan for their own use, help Jiuxingsi secure its position of imperial power, and compete with the Shadow Sentinel Guards.
One faction is the Taoist sect, which wants to use the power of Lingyuan to destroy the demon clan and ensure peace in the world.
Of course, these are Ye Feng's current self-analysis. Perhaps beneath the superficial purposes of the five factions, there are deeper, ulterior purposes.
At the same time, these are the current Machiavellian factions. In the future, will there be other factions that want to use Lingyuan, and will there be a bigger conspiracy.
All of this is still unknown.
Chapter completed!