Chapter 30: On Longhu Mountain
The clouds follow the dragon and the wind follows the tiger.

Dragons and tigers intertwine, Yuanyangtai is worshipped, and the mountains on all sides act as a furnace to nourish the breath of heaven and earth.

Make elixirs to become immortal.

Nearly two thousand years ago, a Taoist priest went to this place in search of immortals and practiced alchemy among these mountains.

When the elixir is ready, the dragon and the tiger will appear.

Because the terrain resembles a dragon and a tiger intertwined, with four large mountains surrounding a lake and clouds entangled like fairy air, this mountain is also called Longhu Mountain.

The Taoist temple above is the tomb of the founder Dao.

He was granted talismans by the Supreme Lord Lao, and was able to establish the prestige of the Alliance and the Tianshi Temple.

It occupies an important position in the 5,000-year history of China and is the ancestral home and one of the origins of Taoism.

"The dragon and tiger are refining the immortal elixir. It's really good feng shui, good layout, and great courage!"

The boat was sailing alone on the water, and Zhou Yan stood on the bow.

His eyes swept across the lakes, green forests, and towering peaks, and a scene came to mind as a Taoist priest used the mountains and rivers as his elixir furnace, attempting to use the spiritual energy of the central nervous system to refine an elixir.

When people pass by, they leave their images behind. When you see something, you see the person. This is a deeper level of spiritual practice.

At present, Zhou Yan can only use environmental profiling to reproduce some possible scenes or events, which are not only vague but also not necessarily accurate.

If one wants to go further, I am afraid that even the state of being indestructible will not be enough to support it.

Wow~
Ripples and waves appeared on the water below the boat, pushing the boat forward slowly.

On the boat, the oars did not move.

On the bow of the ship, Zhou Yan stood with his hands behind his back, occasionally sending out a few bursts of energy, hitting the water surface, generating huge thrust and guiding the ship forward.

At a certain moment, Zhou Yan's heart moved.

With a light tap of the foot, he jumped into the water. The moment the soles of his shoes became wet, he had already stepped onto the water.

Like walking on flat ground.

"The water didn't reach above my knees, which was a big challenge to my body control ability. However, I used my Gang Jin to confront the water with my strength, and I was able to walk on the water like the ground."

"But this is only limited to calm seas. If it is stormy, I won't be able to hold on."

Zhou Yan lowered his eyes, his thoughts drifting away.

Circles of ripples continued to spread under my feet, and tiny pale white water droplets continued to submerge and dissipate.

“But the soles of my shoes are still wet, but there is nothing I can do about it. No matter how skilled I am in controlling my strength, it is only an extension of my physical strength.

It is impossible to interfere with physics.”

"If you want to break through again, you must reach an extraordinary level..."

Zhou Yan sighed softly.

With a shift of force under his feet and a tap of his toes, he flew into the air and returned to the bow of the boat.

He swung his hands and released strong force.

Amid the loud noise, the waves surged and the wooden boat slowly moved on the water.

"But after this stop, I have collected almost all the martial arts in China. With this as an excuse, I should also look abroad..."

After cultivating Gang Jin, Zhou Yan traveled all over China and visited all the big forces and sects in the martial arts world.

He has collected countless martial arts secrets, warrior essays, and Taoist classics.

Now, the only one left is this one in front of me.

Although martial arts are not popular in foreign countries, due to cultural reasons, there are different views on the practice, but the names are different.

Zhou Yan would not think that the way of cultivation is only available in China.

After this stop, I will prepare to go abroad in person to collect all the spiritual essences in the world.

When we unite as one, we will gain something.

This is the experience he gained from both worlds.

Bang!

The waves suddenly grew larger, and before we knew it, the ship had docked at the shore.

Zhou Yan bent his legs slightly, and with a push of his internal strength, he arrived at the Longhu Mountain, which was ten feet away.

It caused a lot of tourists to exclaim.

"Fuck, there are gods!"

Many tourists saw a figure leaping more than ten meters and jumping directly onto the shore. And if they were not mistaken, there seemed to be no one paddling the boat when it was moving?
"Master, Master, please stay!"

"Please grant me the magic, immortal, please grant me the magic!"

"Please bless me with a successful career and a healthy family..."

In an instant, the crowd became excited, surging, and rushing towards Zhou Yan, wanting to catch a glimpse of the "immortal".

Where have they seen such a scene?

Some people in the crowd were taking photos and videos.

"Quiet."

Zhou Yan's expression was indifferent as he uttered two words.

The man walked up the mountain path without looking back, leaving only two words, which made many tourists at the foot of the mountain feel relaxed and trembling.

Don't dare to move.

Human power is huge, and the potential for group power is extraordinary. If one can harness the good fortune within it, it would not be an exaggeration to say that one can become an extraordinary person instantly.

But now is not the time.

Zhou Yan wants to make use of it, but the planning has not been completed yet, so he should not be too ambitious.

Ta-da.

Ta-da.

Zhou Yan stepped on the still slightly wet steps and went up step by step.

The sound of footsteps echoed in the deep valley, as if to warn him of his coming...

Above the peaks, in front of the Taoist temple.

A group of Taoist priests were doing morning prayers and worshipping the tablets of their ancestors and the clay statues of gods.

Zhou Yan stepped in.

Everyone turned around and were shocked when they saw Zhou Yan, but they seemed to have known about this. They just trembled for a moment and then closed their eyes and went back to their homework.

"interesting."

Zhou Yan raised his eyebrows and muttered to himself. Most people can't give up face, especially the Tianshi Mansion, which has existed longer than all dynasties.

He had traveled all over the martial arts world and various ancient lands before, and he had tried to intervene in countless places in order to maintain his dignity, but in the end many of them were injured and their inheritance was not preserved.

Even the Northern and Southern Shaolin Temples sent out their martial monks, the Eighteen Bronze Men, and the Arhat Formation to engage in a fight.

This Tianshi Mansion actually slid to its knees...

An old man in a purple robe walked out of the hall, looked at Zhou Yan with a complicated expression, then bowed and said:
"Please come with me."

Longhu Mountain has suffered several disasters and wars, but it still exists today, thanks to its foresight and its heart.

"lead the way."

Zhou Yan's voice was indifferent.

Soon, the middle-aged man in purple robe brought Zhou Yan to a beautiful and elegant mansion.

Engraved on it is Tianshi Mansion.

"The mansion is very impressive, but it's a pity that the people are not very good..."

Zhou Yan glanced at him and sneered.

The middle-aged man in purple robe avoided talking and just led the way. After entering the Tianshi Mansion, they turned left and right and came to a hall of about dozens of square meters.

Then he left quickly.

Inside the hall, a Taoist priest sat cross-legged on a cushion, closed his eyes, concentrated, and uttered a prayer softly.

All around are piles of books.

Hearing the noise, he paused.

"Our Tianshi Mansion has been around for more than 1,900 years since the founding of our ancestor. We have experienced countless disasters, all of which were caused by war."

"You are the only one who has peeked into my Taoist classics, cultivation methods, and Xuanmen scriptures."

"If you want it, take it, okay?"

The Taoist priest spoke slowly with a calm expression.

If he had no choice, he would not want to hand over the replica of the inheritance so readily, but Zhou Yan was really like the devil descending to the world, acting without any consideration.

He had no choice but to bow his head.

Whoosh!
A pale white blade of air burst out.

Cut the two wooden tables in half, chopping straight at the main beam, leaving a long and narrow dent.

"You've said too much."

Zhou Yan lowered his eyes slightly, without even glancing at the Taoist, he put down his fingers, and then picked up the book to read:

"If you have any self-awareness, get out."

"I!"

The Taoist priest stood up and was about to say something, but when he saw Zhou Yan slightly raised his finger, he swallowed it back.

I could only think to myself:

"Do you think you are the best martial artist in the world and are truly invincible? You are simply digging your own grave by acting so arrogantly!"

"If nothing unexpected happens, the authorities will take some action, right?"

As plans flashed through his mind, the Taoist took a deep breath and quickly left the hall.

"Living in a mountain of treasures, but not learning the right path."

Zhou Yan's eyes moved slightly and he shook his head slightly. He didn't care what the Taoist was planning. After sighing, he concentrated on reading the book.

Zhou Yan reads very quickly, he can almost finish ten lines at a glance, but this does not mean that he swallows the book in one gulp. Instead, he can remember the content at a glance.

This is also the benefit of improving mental strength.

It was also for this reason that he was able to memorize all the martial arts in the world, Taoist classics, and various inheritances.

"True insight, the truth is simple, don't underestimate the wisdom of the ancients..."

Zhou Yan flipped through the books one by one, and once again sighed in amazement at the wisdom of the ancients.

Every word and sentence in these books is thought-provoking and contains profound philosophy.

While reading, I reflect on what I have previously gained. Every thought and every impulse of my mind gives birth to sparks of inspiration.

Call ~
Putting down the book, Zhou Yan stretched his muscles.

The strength in the body is generated, which prompts the Qi and blood to further temper the internal organs, tendons, bones, skin and flesh.

A little warmth lingers for a long time.

Even vaguely, when your mind is focused inside your body, you can see the outline of your own body.

"My martial arts have improved further. My qi and blood can now explore almost every place except my head. Every blood vessel can be used to a high degree, and my physical fitness is growing faster and faster."

“But I still haven’t cultivated the word ‘acupoints’. I need to cultivate to the level of seeing gods indestructible before I can see them. Moreover, this mysterious gate of life and death…”

Zhou Yan thought about it and moved his blood to his neck, but as expected, it was still stuck.

It's incredible.

Based on his ability to control the body and his understanding of the human body, he knows that there is actually no so-called "gateway to life and death" in the human body.

However, the movement of qi and blood by himself was indeed blocked by something invisible and intangible.

"Only after you have understood life and death can you enter the mysterious world."

Zhou Yan's eyes flickered as he realized something: "So-called spiritual obstacles, can only be overcome by having the courage and awareness to transcend life and death, to open the spiritual door?"

The discussion of life and death is not something that can be expressed verbally.

Many people look at a tough guy who is fearless but would be afraid when facing life and death.

Some people ignore life and death, but only because of their ideals and expectations for the future, not because they are truly not afraid of death or have no attachment to life.

Life and death is not just about not fearing death.

We must understand the consequences of death and know the meaning of life. Only then can we understand life and death.

“If you don’t know life, how can you know death?”

Zhou Yan had a smile on his face, and he had some realization. Somehow, he felt that his spiritual cultivation had improved, and he was one step closer to seeing the indestructible gods.

"In this way, I have a guess as to how to complete the 'story' and can start implementing it..."

Walk through the main hall and stand on the cliff.

Zhou Yan lowered his eyes and looked into the distance, his gaze seemed to penetrate the mountains, rivers and sea of ​​clouds.

(End of this chapter)