Chapter 73 This time I will talk about the Tao Te Ching [Third update]
Author: Dark Eggplant
Chapter 73 This time I will talk about the Tao Te Ching [Third update]
Xu Mo didn't believe it.
This is the third time I encounter a demon, and then he attacks and kills me in my dream. If I win, I will make further progress, but if I lose, my way forward will be cut off.
This thing sounds too mysterious, and most importantly it makes no sense.
It doesn't make sense logically.
If there is such a thing, it is more like colleagues who are jealous of others' making money and are secretly causing trouble.
"Or maybe it's an artificially set promotion mechanism. Otherwise, the other party is just talking nonsense."
The problem is that this masked fat man doesn't seem to be talking nonsense.
The "Green Lotus Sword Code" was brought out by the other party. This thing is very valuable, which shows that he is also a particular person and his family must be very rich. There is no need to use such lies to deceive yourself a second time.
Xu Mo raised no objection.
Because he suddenly realized that there was no need to argue with the other party about the authenticity of this matter at this time, because he had already practiced the "Qinglian Sword Code" and merged the two sword techniques.
As long as you fuse one more, you will know whether it is a 'three encounters with demons'.
When the time comes, if you really meet it, it means it’s true. If you don’t, it’s naturally false.
It's that simple.
Now that everyone has given something, let’s not waste time and start talking directly.
"Last time I taught about the Buddhist Diamond Sutra. This time, I teach about the Tao Te Ching!"
The five immortal cultivators opposite had different reactions.
Some were looking forward to it, and some were slightly disappointed.
But it didn't hinder Xu Mo.
"The Tao can be explained, but it is not Tao. The name can be named, but it is not named. The nameless beginning of heaven and earth; the name of the mother of all things. Therefore, there is always nothing, so as to observe its wonder; there is always, so as to observe its beauty. These two come from the same place.
Different names, but the same name is Xuan. Xuan is another Xuan, the door to all mysteries..."
When the masked fat man heard this, he looked a little lazy and immediately became angry.
The exposed eyes were filled with shock.
He obviously understood.
But this kind of understanding is on the surface at the beginning. Just this sentence can be understood at a deeper level, and no matter how deep you understand, you can make new discoveries.
One sentence contains a great truth, and it is an impeccable truth.
That's why he was surprised.
To be honest, although this first sentence is mysterious and good, it is all nonsense to say how much improvement it can bring or how much enlightenment it can help people.
But the first sentence was like this, which made him look forward to the next content.
Others had the same reaction.
The old woman couldn't help but lean forward, probably to get closer.
At this time, Xu Mo continued to speak, word for word.
Time passes slowly.
"...Heaven and earth are unkind and regard all things as rotten dogs; saints are unkind and regard the common people as rotten dogs. Between heaven and earth, is it like a chariot? It is empty but not yielding, and the more it moves, the more it emerges. It is better to keep the center than to speak too much and to be exhausted."
At this point, the masked immortal cultivator couldn't sit still.
"How about staying in the middle? No, no, if that's the case, wouldn't it be like a dog, being slaughtered by others?"
Obviously, this kind of 'principle' does not conform to the rules of conduct of this immortal cultivator.
But this time before Xu Mo could speak, the old woman over there had already snorted coldly: "This is the truth, what is the truth? It is not controlled by you and me, or even the people of the world. This is the truth. You agree, it is there
, you don’t agree, it’s still there. Of course, if you have the ability to escape from the avenue, you will naturally not be restrained. When the time comes, you will be free and you can do whatever you want.”
The old woman's words were very convincing.
The immortal cultivator thought carefully, nodded vaguely, and then sat down slumped.
It sounds beautiful, but who can do it?
Xu Mo heard the conversation between the two and knew what they were struggling with.
Not convinced, but there was nothing I could do.
But they actually didn't get the true meaning of the sentence, so Xu Mo felt that he should remind them.
"Actually, this statement cannot be understood alone. It must be considered holistically and combined with the context. Let me briefly explain my understanding here."
As soon as Xu Mo spoke, the five people across from him stopped their discussion and all looked over.
Obviously, it's taken very seriously.
After all, Xu Mo is inscrutable in their hearts. The previous Buddhist Diamond Sutra alone is enough to establish a sect and receive incense and worship in their eyes.
They also speculated on Xu Mo's true identity.
You can guess what.
I even felt that this person was the Buddha, a person who became an immortal.
It is conceivable that they all took Xu Mo's words very seriously.
"My understanding is that it means 'following the trend', which can also be said to be following nature."
When I first heard this, I felt the same as if I had said it.
Xu Mo probably noticed this, thought for a moment, and added: "Both are in compliance with nature, but one is ignorant, not knowing how high the sky is, how big the earth is, just eating and waiting to die; the other is
It is knowing the heaven and earth, knowing the universe, seeing the road clearly, and knowing the direction to take."
Hearing this, the masked immortal cultivator who spoke at the beginning suddenly realized.
"I understand, I understand. Doing it after knowing it is better than doing it without knowing it. It is better to touch the origin of the avenue and fight for the infinite with the limited. Haha, I understand, I understand!"
I don’t know what this guy knows, his reaction is a bit exaggerated.
It even sounds a little bit mentally ill.
Xu Mo didn't think so, but his next reaction was even more exaggerated.
I don't know what else I thought of, but suddenly my whole body twitched.
"That's it, that's it. No wonder I stopped moving forward and couldn't make any progress. It turns out that I don't know where the way is and where the road is. Because of this, I have to 'keep in the middle'. Haha, I finally realized it.
I saw that road, I saw that road..."
Before he could finish speaking, the figure of the masked immortal cultivator suddenly exploded.
It was like a big bubble was blown away and disappeared instantly.
This shocked Xu Mo.
"Self-destructed?"
To be fair, Xu Mo just followed the text. The Tao Te Ching is very mysterious and contains great principles, but if it has any practical use, it is nonsense.
Opening up wisdom and gaining knowledge are all fine, but relying on this to become an immortal is probably a bit of a stretch.
But the person just now clearly had great enlightenment.
It can only be understood that the other party has been trapped in a certain bottleneck for a long time, and is about to get a last-minute kick. And this kick happened to be kicked out by me. I used the "Tao Te Ching" to hit the other party's butt hard and kicked the other party.
inside the door.
That’s why that person just now said he had enlightenment.
And it looks like I won’t be able to come back anytime soon.
Xu Mo looked at the other four people.
"Should we wait, or should we continue talking!"
"Of course, keep talking!"
"That's right, that person is gone. It's his own business. What does it have to do with us?"
Xu Mo nodded: "In that case, let's continue."
"The immortality of the Grain God is called the mysterious female. The gate of the mysterious female is the root of heaven and earth. If it persists, it will not be used diligently..."
As soon as he said this, the old woman immediately asked: "What is the god of grains and what is the root of heaven and earth?"
Xu Mo knows this.
He has studied it before.
"To put it simply, it is the mother body of all things, the most primitive base point; the same is true for the root of heaven and earth, the root of heaven and earth, and the source of all things."
The old woman nodded, thoughtfully. Her fingers trembled, not knowing what she was thinking of.
Xu Mo continued.
During this period, if these people encountered something they didn't understand, they would ask questions, and Xu Mo would patiently answer them.
But this was more or less a waste of time.
Originally Xu Mo wanted to finish it all at once, but according to the current progress, it would be good to be able to talk about half of it.
But that’s fine, let’s talk about it next time, and we can reap another benefit.
Anyway, no loss.
"Tao gives birth to one, gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things. All things carry yin and embrace yang, and the qi is thought to be in harmony. What people hate is loneliness, widowhood, and no grain, but the princes think it is praiseworthy. Old things may be damaged.
It may be beneficial, or it may be beneficial but detrimental. What others teach, I will also teach: those who are strong will not die, I will be my godfather..."
While talking about this, I suddenly heard the crow of a cock.
Everyone woke up as if they were drunk, with expressions of shock on their faces.
I know the market is going to be closed.
But they all still had many questions, and obviously it was too late to ask them.
"Sir, I'll be waiting for you in two days..."
Before he finished speaking, the dream was shattered.
When Xu Mo opened his eyes again, he had already returned to Yunxia Valley.