Yinshan Record

Chapter 471 A Complete View: The Daoist Master's Words of Advice (Part 1)

There were no guards at the entrance of Xuan Yuan Pavilion, nor were there any courtyard walls. Yu Lizi led Su Che straight forward and finally arrived under the neon light.

Jiang Shoucheng was right. Huangtian Daozu was indeed preaching in front of Xuanyuan Pavilion at the moment, but not inside the pavilion, but outside of it.

A tall immortal sat in front of the palace.

Although he was described as tall, Su Che couldn't discern his actual height with his eyes. He simply had a vague feeling that the man was extremely tall.

If one makes comparisons, then that person is taller than mountains, and may even resemble the heavens and the earth.

Its features were unclear. No matter how Su Che looked at it, he could only make out a vague outline. At first glance, the facial features were visible, but when he thought about it, it was all a blur.

This immortal was dressed in a simple yellow robe, and his long black hair was tied into a neat bun, which was the source of the mysterious Taoist sound.

As Su Che approached this person, he realized that what this person was expounding was actually the method from the "Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual." He was explaining in simple terms how to cultivate spiritual clarity, how to solidify one's foundation in the Dao, and how the Yin Mountain Cave Netherworld Treasure Manual cultivates pure light. Furthermore, he pointed out the four transformations that the virtue of Hou Tu possesses.

How does the Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual resonate with the principles of Yin and Yang, and how does it connect with the Five Elements and Five Virtues?

What is the connection between the three flowers at the top of the head and the primordial spirit, and what are the various differences in cultivating the external and internal elixirs when the golden elixir is condensed?

A single spark can encompass rivers and seas; a single lamp can illuminate mountains and rivers.

These words of the immortal truly captivated Su Che, and a thought suddenly arose in his mind.

Could it be that this Yellow Heaven Dao Ancestor had foreseen that I was coming and deliberately came here to preach the Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual?

With this thought in mind, Su Che turned around and looked to his left and right.

Beneath the seven-story Xuan Yuan Pavilion, many immortals dressed in Taoist robes sat on their prayer mats, listening to the lecture with their eyes closed. There were men and women among them, and Su Che even saw a few beings with animal forms.

According to what Yu Lizi told him, there weren't many people practicing the "Zhou Jue Yin Tian Secret Manual" within the Huangtian Dao Sect, so why were so many immortals so engrossed in listening to it?

Moreover, many of them appeared to be highly accomplished cultivators, possessing profound magical power, which could be discerned at a glance even with one's own eyes.

Would such a person be so engrossed in listening to these "superficial" teachings?

Yu Lizi seemed to sense Su Che's doubts and spoke up in a low voice.

"The Grandmaster is not preaching, but expounding the Dharma. He teaches according to different categories and aptitudes using the sound of the Dao. The content heard by different people will be different, but they all point directly to the root of their cultivation. Such an opportunity is very rare. Since you have come across it, you should concentrate your mind and listen carefully."

The methods of Xuanmen are so exquisite.

Su Che immediately focused his mind and listened attentively as the Yellow Heaven Dao Ancestor explained the sect's great law. No wonder Jiang Shoucheng said that the Three Flowers on the Top of the Head, once heard by him, were for cultivating the Golden Core; it turned out that it actually had such an effect.

Young Master Su couldn't help but think of something else.

I remember Master Yu Lizi telling me a long time ago that the so-called nine ranks of cultivators were the brainchild of a certain demon king. Now it seems that this is indeed the case. Among the immortals present, there may be some Earth Immortals, but such Earth Immortals are far inferior to figures like the Yellow Heaven Dao Ancestor.

Back then, Zhongyuan and this person together raised Cizhou from the sea and created a world with their magic. I wonder what kind of cultivation this Zhongyuan has after ten thousand years.
Su Che listened attentively, and many of the obstacles he had been struggling with in his cultivation were suddenly cleared up. He felt extremely happy and listened with great interest.

After an unknown amount of time, a jade chime suddenly rang in my ears. When I opened my eyes, I found myself still standing there. The futons around me were empty. Apart from Yu Lizi beside me and Huang Tiandao Shou in the distance, there were no other immortals around.
The bluebirds hovered and flew endlessly above the Xuan Yuan Pavilion, and before they knew it, countless hours had passed.

Before Su Che could even feel a pang of emotion, he heard the leader of the Yellow Heaven Dao speak.

The voice was deep and gentle, unhurried and measured.

"Zhisheng, have you thought through the question I asked you last time?"

Yu Lizi replied slowly.

"Reporting to Master, I believe that nothing in the universe is faster than light, but how to stop its speed is something I do not yet know."

"It's already remarkable that you could think of this." Huang Tiandao stood up first, and Su Che felt as if the entire world was tilting towards him.

"Is this the child you were talking about?"

"Yes, Master, this is Su Che, a native of Jiankang in the Central Plains. I see that he has excellent potential and wish to take him under my wing."

"You've taken him in, so be it. 'Talented nature' is just an excuse. But this child has many karmic connections to him; have you seen them clearly?"

Huang Tiandao turned his head to look at Su Che.

In that instant, Su Che seemed to see the man's eyes, and felt as if a galaxy was slowly rotating within them.

She had too many secrets and too many things about herself, which were now laid bare in this person's eyes.

“Our Master said that Buddhism talks about cause and effect, but our Xuanmen does not avoid cause and effect.”

"The true meaning of the Future Constellation Tribulation Sutra is something they've really invested in."

"Yes."

Huang Tiandao suddenly smiled and looked at Yu Lizi beside him.

"You still can't forget the Six Dragons Returning to the Sun technique, can you, the Secret of Yin Heaven of King Zhou?"

"If you can't do it yourself, your disciples can."

Yu Lizi replied slowly, which made Huang Tiandao chuckle for a moment.

"I suddenly realized that this child looks a lot like you back then. Alright, let's take him under our wing."

“Back then, I was much stronger than him.”

"There aren't many strong ones."

Huang Tiandao looked at Su Che: "You've followed him all the way up here, have you gained any insights?"

Su Che lowered his head, unsure of where to begin, and slowly said...

"I feel that the road ahead is long and arduous."

"Is it very long?"

Huang Tiandao pulled something out of his sleeve and tossed it to Yu Lizi, who was standing to the side.

"I'll give you this little trinket as a gift, my disciple."

Su Che looked at the object, an ancient bronze wine vessel from which the imperial wine flowed crystalline and clear.

He knows.

Su Che looked at the small bronze wine cup. This was one of the first things he had ever obtained. It was through this cup that he finally came together with the Azure Emperor's Treasure Garden.

“Teacher, I’m afraid this is inappropriate. I remember this item was a prize that Lingwei Yang won in a bet with you in the Azure Emperor’s Treasure Garden. You also like this item from your old friend and often take it out to play with it…”

"Really? I can't quite remember anymore."

Huang Tiandao suddenly stood up, and Su Che felt everything around him instantly fall silent.

It was a silence where even time itself seemed to have stopped flowing.

(End of this chapter)