Chapter 67: Qingcheng Mountain

As soon as Chu Yuan heard what his master Ziyun said, he immediately understood that the old Taoist agreed to merge their sects.

Otherwise, we would not have invited all the Taoist temple masters in Qingcheng Mountain to Baiyun Temple today.

"My fellow seniors, just as the senior just said, we Taoists become monks and practice cultivation in order to attain immortality. But apart from those legendary Taoist seniors, who among you can achieve this?"

After Chu Yuan understood the situation, he asked the Taoist temple masters and Taoist seniors present.

"what do you mean?"

The purple-robed old Taoist with bright eyes looked at Chu Yuandao with interest.

"I think practicing martial arts is practicing Taoism. There are thousands of Taoisms, but they all lead to the same destination. There is the Tao of tea, the Tao of sword, and the Tao of chess. The Tao is hard to find, but you can choose a direction to break through, and maybe you can find it."

"I think practicing martial arts is a shortcut to enlightenment. If you practice martial arts and master the way of martial arts, you may be able to achieve immortality and become an immortal."

Chu Yuan continued.

This is not an alarmist statement on his part.

The Smiling, Proud Wanderer is only a low-level martial arts world, and is actually in a middle-level martial arts world similar to "The Twin Dragons of the Tang Dynasty" and "Storm Warriors".

A powerful person can break through the void and live for thousands of years.

Practicing martial arts to that level can indeed be considered as entering the Tao through martial arts!
It is no different from the immortal in the legend.

Chu Yuan's words made the Taoist temple masters and Taoist seniors in the room fall into deep thought.

Just as Chu Yuan said, they read Taoist scriptures and practiced Taoism for many years, but they really didn't achieve anything!

Apart from being healthier and more energetic than ordinary elderly people, there are no other benefits.

"Apart from those myths and legends, in the past few hundred years, the only person who could truly achieve immortality through cultivation was probably Zhang Sanfeng, the founder of the Wudang Sect of Wudang Mountain. According to historical records, Zhang lived for at least 140 to 150 years, spanning the Song and Ming dynasties."

"If we look at the fact that Emperor Chengzu Zhu Di of the Ming Dynasty named Zhang Sanfeng Wudang Zhenren, and Emperor Yingzong of the Ming Dynasty named Zhang Sanfeng Tongwei Xianhua Zhenren in the third year of Tianshun, then Zhenren Zhang lived for more than 200 years. It is even unknown whether Zhenren Zhang is still alive in this world."

"From this we can see that practicing martial arts is the shortcut to enlightenment."

As Chu Yuan spoke, he observed the expressions of these old seniors.

In order to make his argument more convincing, he also brought up the old immortal Zhang Sanfeng.

Seeing that the Taoist seniors in the room were somewhat interested, Chu Yuan continued to strike while the iron was hot:
"In addition, don't you think, seniors, that practicing martial arts, especially cultivating inner strength, coincides with many of our Taoist cultivation methods? Such as running the small and large Zhoutian, cultivating the three treasures of essence, qi, and spirit, and the inner alchemy method of breathing and nourishing qi..."

“Perhaps those famous Taoist predecessors in history, such as Zhang Daoling, the founder of Taoism who practiced in our Qingcheng Mountain, practiced martial arts. It was just because his martial arts were too powerful that ordinary people saw him and mistakenly thought that the founder had cultivated supernatural powers and ascended to become an immortal.”

Chu Yuan's words finally moved the old Taoists in the quiet room.

"He has a point!"

"It's not impossible..."

"Master Zhang is indeed as long-lived as a god. Could it really be related to his martial arts training?"

"I have practiced some simple martial arts techniques, which are indeed similar to our cultivation of Taoism."

The old Taoists were discussing among themselves.

The other old Taoist priests talked to each other, but the two old Taoist priests in purple robes sitting in the front were as steady as a rock.

"I heard from Yu Xiaodao that you have amazing talent. At such a young age, you have already created several martial arts. Are you planning to create a martial art that can help you achieve immortality?"

Suddenly, the taller old Taoist in purple robe asked.

"Yes, although I have decent talent, I am not as good as the predecessors who have studied Taoist scriptures for their entire lives in terms of cultivation. That's why I want to combine all the Taoist temples on Qingcheng Mountain into one sect and get the support and help of the predecessors. Only in this way can I create this martial art that can help me achieve immortality..."

Chu Yuan admitted generously.

"Finally you admitted it and it turned out to be your idea."

The old Taoist priest in purple robe with pure and bright eyes.

Chu Yuan was not embarrassed at all after being exposed by the other party. He continued:

"Before I left the mountain, I just mentioned it to my senior brother, but I didn't expect him to do it."

After the two purple-robed Taoist priests nodded to each other, the taller purple-robed Taoist priest continued to speak to Chu Yuan:
"If this was Yu Xiaodao's idea, we would never agree to it, but since it was your idea, we both agreed in principle."

Before Chu Yuan showed any joy on his face, another old Taoist in purple robe said:

"But we only represent our respective Taoist temples. It's up to the masters of other Taoist temples whether they are willing to join or not."

Chu Yuan knew that no matter whether the other temple masters agreed or not, the agreement of the two purple-robed Taoist masters in front of him made the merger a foregone conclusion.

Chu Yuan was very grateful in his heart, and immediately kowtowed to the two of them: "Thank you two seniors for your support."

"I've heard Ziyun say that he accepted a good disciple. He praised you as soon as we met. It seems that he was right. You are quite good."

A taller old Taoist in purple robe.

"You don't have to thank us. We are just discussing the matter."

Another old Taoist in purple robe.

"Since we have decided to merge our factions, you don't have to call us seniors. The old Taoist's name is Bixu, and the old guy next to him is Cuixia."

The short old Taoist in purple robe with bright eyes spoke again.

"It turns out to be Seniors Bixu and Cuixia."

Chu Yuan saluted the two again.

In the future, these two old Taoist priests in purple robes will become the backbone of the Qingcheng Sect.

"Not so polite."

"If you are not shy, just call us two old Taoists uncles."

Seeing Chu Yuan being so polite, although they said you're welcome, the two purple-robed Taoists still smiled and said to Chu Yuan one after another.

"Uncle Bixu!"

"Uncle Cuixia!"

Chu Yuan also followed suit and called out to the two of them.

"it is good!"

Hearing Chu Yuan's address, the two old Taoist priests in purple robes couldn't help but stroke their beards and smiled.

"The two temple masters, Bixu and Cuixia, have decided to merge their sects. What do you think?" "Let's merge!"

"If what this Chu kid said is true, then we are the ones who benefit."

"Aren't we practicing Taoism for immortality? If practicing martial arts can really make you immortal, then what's wrong with practicing martial arts!"

"No, why did you all change your mind? Before you came, you clearly agreed that you would definitely not agree to send someone."

"Master Tieguan, this is all voluntary. Don't force me if I don't want to!"

"What do you mean by voluntary? You all have joined, but if I don't join, isn't that cutting myself off from Qingcheng Mountain?"

While Chu Yuan was talking to the two purple-robed Taoist priests, other Taoist priests in the quiet room also spoke up.

Finally draw a conclusion.

Almost all the Taoist temples in Qingcheng Mountain agreed and established their own sect.

As for the remaining few stubborn people who are unwilling to agree, it won’t be a big deal and they won’t have any impact at all.

"In that case, then this matter is settled. From now on, there will be no other temples in my Qingcheng Mountain, only the Qingcheng Sect."

Finally, Chu Yuan's master Ziyun smiled and confirmed the matter.

He had had similar ideas before, but he didn't have the courage to implement them.

In his opinion, although Mount Qingcheng was a famous Taoist mountain with many Taoists, it had no influence on the world as a whole.

Wudang Mountain is not famous for martial arts.

In terms of Taoism, it is not as famous as Longhu Mountain in Jiangxi.

Zhang Daoling, the founder of Taoism, only lived in seclusion in Qingcheng Mountain, but he ascended to heaven in Longhu Mountain.

So in terms of fame, Longhu Mountain is much more famous than Qingcheng Mountain.

Even the Heavenly Master is in Longhu Mountain.

The appearance of Chu Yuan brought the entire Qingcheng Mountain together. In the future, Qingcheng Mountain may become truly famous throughout the world.

"Master Yu, boy Chu, since we Taoist temples have agreed to merge, it would be inappropriate to place the Qingcheng Sect in your small Songfeng Temple!"

The old Taoist priest Bixu, who was wearing a purple robe, suddenly spoke.

"What does Master Bixu mean?"

Yu Canghai also followed Chu Yuan in calling him "Uncle Master".

"How about setting up the Qingcheng Sect's mountain gate in Jianfu Palace in the future?"

Taoist Bixu said.

"That won't work. How can the Qingcheng Sect's mountain gate be located in Jianfu Palace? I think it should be located in Tianshi Cave."

As soon as Taoist Bixu finished speaking, Taoist Cuixia, who had been friendly with him just now, immediately responded sharply.

"In fact, I think it would be better to put the mountain gate in Shangqing Palace."

"I think it's a good idea to put the mountain gate in Laojun Pavilion."

"Bullshit, I think it's better to put it in Qingdu Temple."

The quiet room, which had just been very harmonious, immediately began to quarrel.
However, those who spoke were those in red and purple robes, because the old Taoists wearing robes of other colors had no right to speak at all.

These old Taoist priests dressed in red and purple robes are located in Taoist temples that are not only large in scale, but also have some origins and roots in history.

Among them, Tianshi Cave and Jianfu Palace are particularly noteworthy.

Tianshi Cave is said to be the place where Zhang Daoling, the founder of Taoism, lived in seclusion in Qingcheng Mountain, practiced Taoism, and preached.

During the Song Dynasty, Jianfu Palace was specially named "Huiqing Jianfu Palace" by Emperor Xiaozong of Song.

For a while, no one was willing to give in to anyone else.

Chu Yuan thought of a solution that was not a solution, and suggested:

"Seniors, I have a self-created internal energy here. We will set a one-year limit. The senior who has cultivated the highest number of meridians will have the mountain gate set up at that senior's place. How about that?"

Hearing this, the old Taoists in the quiet room stopped arguing and all turned their eyes to Chu Yuan.

"Brother Chu, there is no conspiracy in your proposal, right? Since this is your own internal strength, you and Yu Xiaodao should have practiced it for many years. Do you want to participate too? If so, won't we lose for sure?"

The old Taoist priest Bixu was the first to react. He looked at Chu Yuandao with suspicion.

"Yeah, aren't you cheating?"

“It’s not fair to us.”

Some of the old Taoist priests echoed this.

"Don't worry, seniors. It's absolutely fair and just. My brother and I will not participate."

Chu Yuan said immediately.

Chu Yuan has been in Qingcheng Mountain for many years and has also been to Tianshi Cave and Jianfu Palace.

The scale of these Taoist temples is indeed incomparable to Songfeng Temple.

In order to establish the Qingcheng Sect, it had to find a large-scale palace or Taoist temple to serve as its main gate.

This mountain gate must at least be grand and worthy of being a sect’s mountain gate, just like the Wudang Taihe Palace.

"Then did you reveal this inner power to your master in advance?"

Another old Taoist suspected that Chu Yuan revealed his internal skills to his master Ziyun.

"Don't worry, absolutely not."

Chu Yuan promised.

"The old Taoist will bear witness."

Ziyun testified for his disciple Chu Yuan.

"Okay, that's settled."

Seeing that there was no point in continuing to argue like this, all the Taoists agreed.

(End of this chapter)