"Brother Qiao, what kind of place is this Longmen Cave, and what kind of place is the Qiankun Cave where we are going to practice?" Gu Yu asked hesitantly**(
Qiao Tai smiled and said slowly: "Longmen Cave is the place where the founder of our sect, Qiu Changchun, practiced metaphysics and attained enlightenment. The birthplace of the Longmen sect, Patriarch Qiu is mysterious and unpredictable. He holds the Tao endlessly, captures yin and yang wonderfully, is mysterious and infinite, and bestows gold."
The elixir to enlightenment will be passed down to future generations; the inheritance line will be passed on to the descendants of Xuan for eternity; he is the bishop of Quanzhen, the teacher of Haode, the great benevolent and the great benefactor, the real person of Kai Xuan Hongdao, and he is a great master of Taoism."
Qiao Tai thought for a while and continued: "The Longmen Cave in this place has traces of Taoism and celestial beings that have existed since history. There are many Taoist disciples and great-grandchildren in the past. There are many celestial beings everywhere, and the magical skills are all written by Mr. Lou Jing of the Han Dynasty to determine the sun and the moon. In the Tang Dynasty,
Sun Simiao collected medicines and hidden caves. Yuan Hezhi actually chiseled the divine ax of the Supreme Emperor. The divine urn carried by wild immortals in the Qing Dynasty was moistened with sweet springs.
Four pools, the story of the real dragon hidden in the pools. It is connected to Kongtong in the north and Guanshan in the south. It has beautiful mountains and clear waters, quiet rock valleys, towering ancient trees, cliff caves, lofty iron ropes, and turbulent clear water. Tracing back to its origin, Longmen began in the Spring and Autumn Period. It is famous
During the Jin and Yuan Dynasties, which flourished during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, immortals and hermits from all dynasties gathered here to cultivate their nature and cultivate their spiritual nature. They followed the mountains and rivers and took advantage of the scenery to build palaces and temples, erect monuments and towers, climb ropes and climb rocks, and set up stacks and carve stones.
Many sacred relics have been left behind, making the natural scenery and cultural landscape integrated and complementing each other. It is an influential Taoist activity site at home and abroad."
Having said this, Qiao Tai slowly exhaled and said: "Anyway, Longmen Cave is a place of cultivation that has been longed for by immortals of all ages. We were lucky enough to be born in the Longmen Sect, and received the generous favor of the head master to practice in the cave.
, this is the blessing of three lifetimes.”
Hearing Qiao Tai's praise of Longmen Cave, Gu Yu also felt a sense of yearning in his heart, but he had other doubts in his heart: "Then where is this Qiankun Cave?"
Qiao Tai said slowly: "There are mostly small caves in Longmen Cave. This Qiankun Cave is just one of the Longmen Cave, and it is also the place where we practice. Of course, this Qiankun Cave has the strongest fairy spirit among the Longmen Cave.
This place is most beneficial to practitioners. Brother Guyu, this Qiankun Cave is not open to people other than my sect’s disciples, but the head master thought that you and others have contributed to the world of cultivation, so it is yours to let you enter the cave to practice.
A blessing"
Gu Yu smiled coquettishly and said: "What Brother Qiao said is that we will definitely cherish this hard-won opportunity and practice hard. By the way, Brother Qiao will go to the Qiankun Cave to practice with us?"
Qiao Tai shook his head and said: "Probably not. There are still many things that need to be dealt with in the gate during this period. After I send you to Longmen Cave, I will go back to Baiyun Temple to take care of things in Baiyun Temple. If you want to practice, you will have to wait until
After the matters here and in the world of cultivation are settled."
Gu Yu smiled and said: "Then there is Brother Lao Qiao."
Qiao Tai smiled and waved his hand and said: "Why do you and I brothers still say these polite words?"
Gu Yu smiled slightly and said: "That's right. The master said before that there is a lot of mystery in the Qiankun Cave. What is the mystery in this cave? Brother Qiao, can you tell me a little bit about it so that we can be prepared, otherwise it will be like a blind man touching an elephant.
It’s not good”
Qiao Tai laughed loudly and said: "Speaking of which, there is mystery in this Qiankun Cave. This Qiankun Cave is divided into three caves: the upper, middle and lower caves. The lower cave is a place for practicing martial arts, the middle cave is a place for cultivating one's nature, and the upper cave is
But it is a place for practicing breathing and breathing.”
Hearing what Qiao Tai said, a trace of doubt arose in Gu Yu's heart: "Brother Qiao, why is this Qiankun Cave divided into three caves: upper, middle and lower? Why do you have to practice in these three different caves? What's wrong with it?
Something ordinary?"
Qiao Tai nodded and said: "Yes, the air pressure at the bottom of the Qiankun Cave is extremely strong. It is extremely difficult to move, as if you are carrying a heavy burden. Every step you take requires considerable strength, so if you practice exercises here,
Once you overcome such difficulties, you will feel relieved after coming out of the cave, and your skills will naturally improve tens of thousands of times. The middle cave is prone to produce various illusions during practice, which is of great help in cultivating the mind and nature.
The cave is as tall as a cloud, the air is clear, and the spiritual energy is pleasant. It is of great benefit to practicing Qi and breathing. As for the other mysterious places of Qiankun Cave, you need to experience it yourself."
Hearing what Qiao Tai said, Gu Yu suddenly became interested. This Qiankun Cave really has mysteries inside. There are three small caves, each with its own age and effect.
Gu Yu nodded and said: "In this way, these three small caves are of great help in terms of cultivation and self-cultivation. I think Brother Qiao has been to all three caves. How does it feel?"
Qiao Tai smiled slightly and said: "To be honest, brother, I have only been to two of the three small caves, but I have never been to the lower cave. Master said that my skills are not deep enough, and I will only be able to go down.
Adding trouble to yourself, after all, the pressure inside is too great, not something ordinary people can bear. If you don’t have enough skills, it will be difficult to walk down there. Let alone practicing, even walking is a problem, how can you practice?"
Gu Yu nodded and said: "Brother Qiao is right, it seems we have to do it step by step."
Qiao Tai pondered for a moment and said: "But brother Guyu, I have to tell you in advance. You must be careful about this cave. If you practice in it, you must guard the spiritual platform closely and don't be fooled by the illusion inside. It is said that many disciples have bad intentions because of their lack of determination."
Jian, who was trapped in the illusion, has not yet awakened from the illusion, so the middle hole of the three large and small caves in the Qiankun Cave cannot be underestimated."
Gu Yu thought that he had fallen into the Great Freedom Demonic Barrier and was unable to extricate himself, and almost became the Freedom Demon. Naturally, he had some understanding of the horror of this illusion. He nodded and said: "Brother Qiao, don't worry, we are free to stand for it."
Qiao Tai smiled and said: "Of course I trust you, you can be said to be the best of the generation in the world of cultivation. A rough guy like me can overcome the illusion, so I guess you won't have any problems."
At this time, Jin Lanning said with a smile: "Brother Qiao, don't belittle yourself. You are a disciple that even Taoist Master Shiyan likes. You are first-rate in terms of both your cultivation ability and your character. How can you be a rough man?"
We monks who have become monks on the way are a little embarrassed to confess our guilt."
Gu Yu smiled slightly and said: "Yes, Brother Qiao, what's more, these people's minds are different, and the illusions they create are also different. Faced with the fear in their hearts, some people can easily get out of it, but some people insist on it."
I thought about this and ended up trapped in it. This is also unknown. My brother is a person who is spontaneous. His character is naturally higher than that of ordinary people. I can't wait."
The two of them sang and harmonized, and what Qiao Tai said was elated and in high spirits.
Even so, Qiao Tai repeatedly told everyone to be careful
After talking about some matters related to Qiankun Cave, everyone went back to their rooms to rest. After a day of running around, everyone was tired and soon fell asleep.
There was nothing to say all night. The next day, he was awakened early by the sound of Taoist priests in Guanzhong giving morning lessons. Gu Yu also got up in spite of the sound of these chanting sutras. After a while, Qiao Tai came to invite him to have breakfast with him.
After everyone had breakfast, they packed up and, under the leadership of Qiao Tai, drove to Long County, Baoji, Shaanxi Province.
Along the way, everyone was thinking about what kind of place this Longmen Cave was, and they felt a little bit excited about it.
I heard from Qiao Tai that the mountain where Longmen Cave is located has a typical karst terrain, with verdant trees, beautiful peaks and dense caves; in the valleys, streams are rushing, falls are surging, and pools are deep. There are pools in the caves, and there are holes in the pools.
Set up an immortal, the pavilion of Tantan Chuanlong Palace is close to the mountains and rivers, taking advantage of the situation to create a scene. Painted buildings are on the cliffs, cornices are stacked from the caves, plank roads are flying in the sky, cloud ladders are hanging, uncanny craftsmanship is combined with cliff murals, and the sounds of rocks and birds are singing.
The embellishment of stories and legends adds a bit of mystery and aura to the Feng Shui treasure land.
There is a saying that praises: "The dangers of Huashan Mountain, the majesty of Mount Tai, the beauty of Emei, the tranquility of Wutai, and the wonders of wheat accumulation are all gathered in Longmen." Although this is overstated, we can get a glimpse of the beautiful scenery of Longmen.
The more everyone wants to know what kind of place this Longmen Cave is, the more they yearn for it, and the more they want to get to Longmen Cave as soon as possible. They really can’t wait to fly to Longmen Cave next moment to see the beauty of this holy land of cultivation.
Unfortunately, everyone couldn't get on the plane and had to take the train. The journey of more than 1,000 kilometers took more than ten hours.
In desperation, everyone had no choice but to play cards, chat, and do boring things to pass the time...
After more than ten long hours, they finally heard a buzz, the train slowly pulled into the station, and the announcement they had been waiting for also sounded on the train.
Hearing the natural sounds coming from the train, Gu Yu wanted to shout loudly to express his joy, but his reason prevented him from doing so.
Under the guidance of Qiao Tai, everyone got out of the car. It was a coincidence that after more than ten hours of long journey, it was already the next morning when we arrived in Baoji. At this time, the bus to Longmen Cave in Long County also happened to leave.
, Gu Yu and others actually caught up with the first shuttle bus to Longmen Cave.
The conductor on the shuttle bus was relatively tall and spoke standard Mandarin. As the car started moving slowly, the conductor also used her pleasant voice to introduce the landscape features of Longmen Cave.
"Longmen Cave is located at the foothills of Jingfu Mountain at the junction of Shaanxi and Gansu in the northwest of Long County. It is known as Lingxian Rock in ancient times. Longmen Cave is part of Jingfu Mountain in the southern section of Liupan Mountain. It is a provincial Taoist temple open to the outside world, a key cultural relic protection unit and a forest park. It has always been
It was built in the Spring and Autumn Period, in the Western Han Dynasty, and prospered in the Jin and Yuan Dynasties. It is the holy land of the Longmen Sect of Taoism..."
Gu Yu listened carefully to the conductor's introduction. Unknowingly, the car slowly came to a stop beside a mountain road.
Qiao Tai patted Gu Yu and said, "Okay, let's get off the car here."
Gu Yu nodded blankly, greeted the others, and got out of the car with Qiao Tai.
