Chapter Thirty-Fifth The Choice of Path and Occupation
Xu Zhenyun recalled Mei Shuiping's introduction just now and suddenly said: "Mr. Chaoyin, haven't you established a Taoist tradition and established a sect?"
The other five great virtues, except that Mr. Yuan Mo did not create the "Xuanwu Jingshe" by himself, but Mr. Yu Xun split up two families by himself, the rest each founded a Taoist tradition and established a sect.
Mei Shuiping shook his head and said: "No. The Taoist teachings have been deduced into five types, and they are all ready. Mr. Chaoyin divided the five Taoisms into ten, and the merit is no less than creating a single Taoist teaching."
"There is a one-to-one correspondence between Dao Chuan and sects; since Dao Chuan has not been established, naturally there has been no sect established."
"So far, Xuanwu Jingshe, Taiqing Dao Sect, Crescent Sect, Natural Gate, and Miyun Mountain are known as the five great hidden sects, ranking above thousands of hidden sects. The immortal dynasties that rule the secular world all come from the five great sects.
The sect is divided into different sects, which is equivalent to the 'Joining the World Sect' in the sect."
"But with the passage of time, and the annexation and evolution of the major immortal dynasties in the Spring and Autumn Period and the War of States, the three major immortal dynasties of Jin, Dachu, and Liang are now independent forces, and their relationship with the five major sects has gradually
light."
"The three major immortal dynasties and the five major sects are known as the 'Eight Extremes of Humanity' in Xinyuan Continent."
After Xu Zhenyun digested the news, Mei Shuiping said with a smile: "The step of paying respect to the great master has been successfully completed. The next step is the two major choices in your life... This step is relatively easy..."
"Please come with me."
Xu Zhenyun followed Mei Shuiping to the apse behind the statue of "Mr. Chaoyin".
Looking at it, it turns out that this place is slightly different from the back hall of the first five halls. First, the space is larger; second, the domed back doors of the first five halls are all open, but the paulownia wood back door here is tightly closed.
In addition, on the back of the statue about ten feet to the north, a striking "big futon" is placed on the ground——
This round cushion-shaped object made of green and yellow bulrushes probably looks like a "futon"? But it is too big, almost one foot in diameter.
If this thing is not made of grass but leather, then Xu Zhenyun would rather regard it as a round carpet.
Plum Water Vase made a "please" gesture and said: "Sit cross-legged, facing due north, and sit in the center of the circle."
Xu Zhenyun sat on it calmly.
Mei Shui Ping returned to stroking her chest with her arms, bowing to Mr. Chao Yin. Her eyes seemed to become distracted, and her voice suddenly became deeper: "After receiving the Dao Xuan Crystal, there are two paths in front of you, life and death. Those who enter the path.
, you should examine your true intentions and make careful decisions..."
In Xu Zhenyun's eyes, the plum vase became translucent, not like a living person, but a virtual image watered by dark blue sea water.
When he lowered his head and looked down, he saw that the big futon he was sitting on was no longer the color of green and yellow bulrushes, but was now black and white, manifesting into two encircling yin and yang fish.
The yin and yang fish moved from stillness to rapid rotation in a counterclockwise direction, completely merging in an instant and turning into a delicate ash.
Xu Zhenyun didn't hesitate at all and blurted out: "I choose to join the world."
As soon as he finished speaking, the movement of the Yin-Yang fish beneath him immediately stopped.
At a glance, it happens to be that the black half is on the left and the white half is on the right, which is very neat.
The plum bottle in front of him blinked and returned to his normal state.
Mei Shuiping said with a smile: "This is just a formality. In fact, layman, your choice is destined, and it will definitely be the way to join the world."
Xu Zhenyun wondered: "Why?"
Mei Shui Ping said: "Only those who do not have unfinished karma and karma on their bodies can have the idea of choosing the path of 'resurrection'. A layman who has extremely heavy karma and karma will of course only choose the path of 'joining the world'."
Is the cause and effect of Taoism extremely important?
Is it an attempt by his father Xu Fengzhi to leave a legacy to him, or is it something else?
Based on the known information, Xu Zhenyun tentatively asked: "Choosing the way of 'joining the world' means returning to serve in the Jin Dynasty; choosing the way of 'coming out of the world' means leaving the world and joining the hidden sect?"
Mei Shui Ping smiled and said: "That's right."
Xu Zhenyun's thoughts floated.
It is obvious that the high-level monks of the Jin Dynasty knew very well that they would choose the way of "joining the world", otherwise the so-called "three courtesy" would be a waste of expression.
Especially after they clear Liuhe Linglong Tower, they should also ask themselves if they want to stay in Dajin before getting excited, right?
So what happened to the Pengcheng Banquet?
All the young men at the Pengcheng Banquet had not yet entered the Tianyuan Temple and started the worship ceremony. However, Dean Wen and others, without exception, regarded them as reserve talents for the Jin Dynasty.
If there is a possibility that some of the characters at the Pengcheng Banquet will choose the "Way of Rebirth", then this banquet should be held after entering the Tianyuan Temple; those who have not returned can just stay and cool off, and of course there is no need to attend the Pengcheng Banquet.
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Based on this reasoning, could it be that those who chose to participate in the "Star Ruins Secret Realm" assessment had the same "karma" as myself and would inevitably choose the way to join the world?
But there is another problem -
Nowadays, all living beings in the secular world of Xinyuan Continent are under the rule of the three great immortal dynasties. And the "national dynasty election" that initially determines the qualifications for enlightenment is also held by the three great immortal dynasties.
Such a system means that the right of "primary election" is firmly in the hands of the Immortal Dynasty; and the choice of the path to birth and entry into the world is after entering the Tianyuan Temple and receiving the Daoxuan Crystal.
So once a top talent is discovered, wouldn’t the three great dynasties be the first to win?
You can use all kinds of persuasion, all kinds of inducements, and even actively create "karma and karma" to make them choose the path of "joining the world".
If things go on like this, won't the "source of life" of the hidden sect become worse and worse, going downhill more and more?
Xu Zhenyun knew that there would be no such obvious loopholes in the orderly operation of the real world. Therefore, there might be secrets that he didn't know about in the operation of this system.
Mei Shuiping's words interrupted Xu Zhenyun's thinking: "There is one last thing left. That is to choose a path."
Xu Zhenyun came back to his senses.
Mei Shui Ping opened his arms, and there was a mysterious flavor in his posture, as if he was speaking not to Xu Zhenyun, but to this world and this palace:
"As mentioned just now, after Mr. Chaoyin came to the world, he established five Taoist traditions in the first five eras, and divided each into two, turning them into ten schools. This formed the current practice system of Xinyuan Continent.
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"The power path created by Mr. Yuanmo is divided into two schools: Zen Tao and Martial Arts."
"The Xuan Dao created by Mr. Yu Xun is divided into two schools: Qi Dao and Shinto."
"The Dharma and Tao created by Mr. Zhiyang is divided into two schools: the explicit Tao and the hidden Tao."
"The natural flow created by Mr. Dowling was divided into two schools, the Tianxing flow and the Jigen flow."
"The flow of mind created by Mr. Ying Chuan has been divided into two schools, Kendo and Heretic."
Xu Zhenyun immediately cheered up——
Is it time to choose a career?
Xu Zhenyun's understanding of the "Ten Great Paths" is only half-scale.
Although he stood out from the martial arts test category, trained hard for several years at the Baishi Martial Arts School, and reached the eighth level of physical skills, with excellent fighting ability; Xu Zhenyun was not willing to continue to choose "martial arts" after entering the Tao.
As a physical practitioner who has practiced hard for several years, Xu Zhenyun is well aware of the disadvantages of melee combat - low error tolerance, easy to get injured, and relatively difficult to retreat.
Also - not elegant enough!
Deep down in his heart, he loves swordsmanship. He can defeat all kinds of magic with one sword and be proud of the Nine Heavens...how cool and unrestrained he is.
But he cannot make a hasty decision; because he knows a truth - many times, choice is more important than hard work!
Now I am at a crossroads in my life where I have to make a crucial choice.
Could it be that what the farmer said, "treat it with all your heart and soul, with a state of mind that surpasses the one when you entered the Liuhe Linglong Tower" is referring to this moment?
Only by asking yourself clearly can you choose the path that suits you best?
Xu Zhenyun felt as if he had returned to the moment when he filled out his application form after the college entrance examination. The little bald donkey in front of him was Teacher Zhang, who provided volunteer application qualification services.
Of course, he doesn't charge a fee.
After waiting for half a minute, Xu Zhenyun raised his head in confusion.
He was about to listen to Mei Shui Ping's detailed introduction to the pros and cons of the ten major monastic systems to help him make a choice. However, Mei Shui Ping stopped talking. His two big eyes were wide open and discharged at him, as if he was
Wait for yourself to speak first.
What's the meaning?
Is it necessary to ask for personnel to follow the example of Ananda Kassapa?
Xu Zhenyun hesitated and said: "Fellow Taoist Mei Shui Ping?"
Mei Shuiping showed an expression of sudden realization and stroked the smooth top of his head: "So you don't know? I thought the layman knew."
Xu Zhenyun felt a little bad, but still asked: "What do you know?"
Mei Shuiping smiled and said: "The path to Taoism in the Immortal Dynasty is divided into six major categories: literature, martial arts, art, mathematics, fate, and bone. It is also called the six subjects. It searches for the six talents related to Taoism."
"Those who have outstanding talents in Chinese, arts, mathematics, fate, and bones can choose any of the ten avenues."
"But those who choose to enter Taoism from martial arts can only continue to choose martial arts."
"Your path to Taoism is martial arts, right? So this level is actually a routine for you, and there is no need to choose at all."
Xu Zhenyun was stunned.
A vulgar warrior is not what I want...
It turned out to be just a way to enter the world, but unexpectedly, it became a lifelong commitment...
Mei Shuiping waited for Xu Zhenyun to regain his composure, then smiled and said: "Builder, your first trip to Tianyuan Temple has come to an end."
Xu Zhenyun said in surprise: "Is it over?"
Although from the moment he entered the temple, Xu Zhenyun vaguely felt that worshiping in the Tianyuan Temple was very different from the church-style style he imagined; but in the final analysis, he still felt that at a certain moment, it would "sublimate" and show a mysterious and mysterious style.
The flavor comes.
But actually……
No; it seems to be just a routine thing.
Mei Shui Ping smiled and seemed to be more energetic. He tilted his head and asked, "What do you think, layman?"
But he didn't wait for Xu Zhenyun's answer; he stretched out his hand and the back door suddenly opened.
A burst of brightness hit his face, and Xu Zhenyun couldn't help but squint his eyes.
There are four halls in front, and the back door of each hall is connected to the courtyard and connected to the next hall through a bluestone path; but after the sixth hall where Mr. Chaoyin is worshipped, there is no next hall.
Therefore, outside the back door, there are no longer courtyards and paths, but a vast sea of white clouds, like clouds and fog, but extremely bright and full.
Pure land of bliss?
These four words suddenly popped into Xu Zhenyun's mind.