After Zhang Yu had almost settled matters for the rest of the year in Kaiyang Academy, he began to think about his next path of cultivation.
Xuan Xiu is called a lower-level monk when he is writing the first and second chapters, and the monks who have reached the third to fourth chapters are considered to be middle-level monks.
From the perspective of a monk, this can be said to be the difference between cultivation, performance, and even life levels.
In the first and second chapters, the book goes from the enlightenment of the light of the heart to the cultivation and application, and it is different from ordinary people. By the time of the third and fourth chapters, the mind can already interfere with external objects and produce all kinds of unimaginable magical changes.
From an ordinary person's perspective, it is purely defined by the upper and lower limits of a monk's destructive power in war, which can be regarded as a rather rough division.
The reason why this is so is because monks are different from monks, and the gap between them is sometimes even greater than the gap between mortals and monks.
Even though Zhang Yu's current magical powers are much higher than those of his peers, no matter how he is judged, he should still be classified as a middle-ranking monk, and judging from his own knowledge, this is also very reasonable.
After reading the fourth chapter, although his skills and cultivation were much higher than when he was writing the third chapter, there is actually no essential difference.
The monks in the fourth chapter still need to practice visualization as in the third chapter.
However, from the third chapter to the fourth chapter, the monk's visualization method is to "turn false into true", and from the fourth chapter, the way he practices is to "turn death into life"
The way.
But "turning falsehood into truth" only changes the visualization picture from virtuality to reality, while "turning falsehood into truth" means changing the visualization picture into a real living thing.
For example, Taoist Wanming has reached the peak of Chapter 4. If he goes one step further, he can transform the Wanming insect into a living being that exists in reality.
However, visualization diagrams are different from visualization diagrams. Some visualization diagrams only have eight or nine seals when they are achieved, and their power cannot be compared with visualization diagrams transformed from dozens or even dozens of seals.
compared to.
But this is only a difference in fighting. The levels of both sides are the same. Before the final transformation is completed, they are exactly the same on the level of life.
Judging from the Taoist books recorded in Xuanfu, all he needs to do now is to continue to perfect the visualization diagram, from death to rebirth, until transformation.
However, there is no specific explanation in Xuanfu about how to accomplish this transformation.
He also had some exchanges with Taoist Wanming about this. He said that he also followed the same steps to complete the visualization diagram. However, he also said that he always felt that there was something missing in the visualization diagram.
The key is that he cannot delay the transformation of life and death, so he is now looking for a way forward.
After thinking about it, he thought that he could ask Zhu Xuanshou for advice, but he had to wait until Xuanshou came out of seclusion. In fact, Xuanshou could not find the answer. He had the gap in the world, and he could also try to find and carry out foreign affairs.
comminicate.
Two days later, when he saw that the time agreed with Taoist Xingchuan was approaching, he set out again to go outside the territory.
This trip, he still took the flying boat.
He knew very well that most of the flying boats built by the two governments would be tampered with. As long as he sat in the flying boat, no matter where he went, his whereabouts might be known by the two governments.
But this is exactly what he did on purpose.
He is not afraid that some people will come to his door, but he is just afraid that this generation will remain hidden. Compared with those who jump out, it is those who hide behind who are the most troublesome.
When he arrived at the Fangtai Taoist station, he found that Xingchuan Taoist was already waiting here. As soon as he saw him, he raised his hand and said succinctly: "Zhang Xuanzheng, I have already sent you a message."
Already."
Zhang Yu nodded and said, "I wonder where he is?"
Xingchuan Taoist said: "Please Xuanzheng come with me." As he spoke, he should go out first.
Zhang Yu followed him outside and saw him flying up into the sky. On second thought, he floated up and followed him. After a while, Xingchuan landed in front of an inconspicuous cave.
Zhang Yu also floated down and followed him into the cave. However, he saw a stone bed here with a middle-aged monk half sitting on it. He looked like Lin Xuansheng, but this man was covered with talismans.
Zhi was obviously sealed here. He glanced at Xingchuan, and the method of "inviting" was quite unique.
There was no trace of embarrassment on Taoist Xingchuan's face, and he said: "I asked fellow Taoist Lin to help deal with Shuangzhou, but he didn't want to come and refused. It's natural for me, Tianxia Xuanxiu, to deal with aliens from outside the territory. How can I refuse to do so?
So I captured him."
Zhang Yu looked at Lin Xuansheng and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin, was that map of Shuangzhou sent by Friend Daoist Lin?"
Lin Xuansheng did not deny it, and said with a wry smile: "If I had known this earlier, I would not have sent this map." He did not scold Taoist Xingchuan, because the latter's behavior has always been clear to the public, and the reasons are clear.
It's also fair and aboveboard, so people can't hate it.
Zhang Yu then flicked his sleeves and removed all the forbidden symbols from his body.
Lin Xuansheng got off the stone bed, raised his hand to Zhang Yu, and did not try to escape.
He knew very well that he couldn't leave in front of Zhang Yu. He was also present when Zhang Yu showed his power that day, but he hid far away because he was afraid of being noticed by the cultivators.
Zhang Yudao: "I am looking for fellow Taoist Lin because I know that you are familiar with Shuangzhou, so I want to ask you for some advice. But before that, I have something to ask you."
Lin Xuansheng looked at him and said, "I wonder what Xuanzheng wants to ask?"
Zhang Yudao: "Moyun, is the destruction of the two factions due to Shengyin related to fellow Taoist Lin?"
Lin Xuansheng was startled, obviously not expecting Zhang Yu to ask about this.
When Taoist Xingchuan heard this, his eyes suddenly turned sharp when he looked at Lin Xuansheng.
Lin Xuansheng lowered his head, and after a while he said: "The fall of these two factions does have something to do with me, but I have never been involved in them, and I have never had such thoughts."
Zhang Yudao: "Then I wonder what the reason is?"
Lin Xuansheng was silent for a moment, and finally seemed to have made some decision. He raised his head and said, "Xuanzheng must have heard people say that I have been in contact with people from Shuangzhou for a while. In fact, this is not the case. The truth is that I am the ruler of Shuangzhou."
Later, Shuangzhou sent me to study in an outside Taoist sect."
Upon hearing this, Taoist Xingchuan's expression suddenly became stern, and his body was filled with light.
Zhang Yu, however, stretched out his hand to signal him not to act rashly and said: "Fellow Taoist Xingchuan, let's listen to what Taoist Lin has to say. It's not too late to discuss whether he is at fault or not."
Lin Xuansheng looked at the two people and said: "At that time, many people like me were sent to Shuangzhou to learn Taoism, but in the end, I was the only one who really succeeded in cultivation. The people of Shuangzhou wanted to erase all my previous experiences.
The traces left behind, so the Shengyin Sect was destroyed, and later the Moyun Taoist Sect was chosen, perhaps for this reason."
Zhang Yu thought for a moment and then asked: "Shuangzhou sent you and others to study Taoism in various sects outside the territory. What is the purpose?"
Lin Xuansheng shook his head and said: "I have never known the true purpose of the Shuangzhou people. I guessed that it might be to control the Taoist sect outside the territory, but this plan seemed to have failed in the end." At this time, he showed a hint of disgust, "I don't like it.
The Shuangzhou people don’t like that place either, there is a group of monsters who appear to be human beings, but whose minds are severely distorted.”
Taoist Xingchuan stared at him and asked: "Lin Xuansheng, I just want to ask you, are you from Shuangzhou?"
Lin Xuansheng looked up and said slowly but firmly: "I'm not."
Zhang Yu could see that Lin Xuansheng actually concealed a lot of things, and there were many things that were difficult to explain clearly, but he didn't mind these. As long as he was willing to deal with the Shuangzhou people, the rest were just minor details, and there was no need to go there now.
Investigate.
Judging from his actions of killing the Shuangzhou commander and later secretly sending the map, he was indeed very hostile to the Shuangzhou people. At least in this regard, they could reach an agreement.
He said: "Fellow Daoist Lin might as well follow me back to the base and come down to deal with the Shuangzhou people. I still need the help of fellow Daoist Lin."
Lin Xuansheng also knew that he had no choice at this time. He slowly raised his hand and saluted, saying: "I am willing to listen to Xuan Zheng's instructions."
Taoist Xingchuan also took a step forward at this moment and said loudly: "Count me in!"
Zhang Yu nodded, and after chatting with Lin Xuansheng for a few more words, he took this person and Taoist Xingchuan back to the station. In the next few days, he began to ask Lin Xuansheng in detail about the situation in Shuangzhou, and
Based on what he said, a rough plan was made to deal with the Shuangzhou people.
But according to what Lin Xuansheng said, he has not returned to Shuangzhou for more than 20 years. He only has contact with Shuangzhou people, so he cannot accurately say what Shuangzhou looks like now. He needs to check here first.
Did some exploring.
Fortunately, the location of Shuangzhou has been confirmed, so the next step is relatively simple.
Zhang Yu stayed outside the territory until the end of the month. After calculating that it was almost time for Zhu Xuanshou to leave the customs, he entrusted the matters outside the territory to Taoist Wan Ming and returned to Qingyang by flying boat.
After arriving in the continent, he stopped the flying boat in Wei County and flew to Xuan Mansion. As soon as the light fell in front of the island in the middle of the lake, Taoist Mingshan came up to him and said, "Xuan Zheng, Xuan Shou has come out."
Guan, is waiting for Xuanzheng in the Crane Hall."
Zhang Yu nodded, walked into the pavilion, and floated over to the Crane Hall. He saw Zhu Xuan's head standing here and came up to greet him.
Zhu Xuan nodded in return.
After seeing the ceremony, the two of them sat down on the futon. Zhu Xuan said, "I heard that Xuan Zheng came back after last time and wanted to see me. I wonder why?"
Zhang Yu actually originally planned to ask Master Bai Xiu about it, but he thought about it carefully later. Now that he knew the identity of this person, there was no need to say more. He could do whatever he wanted in the future. As Xuan Zheng, this
This is something within his power and responsibility, but if Zhu Xuanshou is involved, the matter will become more complicated.
Therefore, he simply put aside the matter and said: "I am here to ask Xuanshou for advice. After we, Xuanxiu, have read the fourth chapter of the book, where should we find the way to climb?"
