Maoshan World: The young marshal starts!

Chapter 20 Maoshan Heritage
"Master, please have tea."

"These gifts are my disciples' sincere wishes. I hope Master will accept them."

Finally, Guan Shaoqing presented Uncle Jiu with the apprenticeship tea and the apprenticeship gifts he brought with both hands.

"Get up."

After drinking the apprenticeship tea, Uncle Jiu also helped Guan Shaoqing up.

In this way, Guan Shaoqing officially became Uncle Jiu's disciple and a disciple of Maoshan.

Then Uncle Jiu also spoke.

"Since you have accepted me as your master, I will first tell you about the rules and regulations of our Maoshan sect and its basic situation. This will also help you understand the roots and background of our Maoshan sect."

"Yes."

"My Maoshan Taoism has its roots in the Shangqing Sect, and we revere the Three Mao Zhenjuns as our founders. After the Three Mao Zhenjuns attained enlightenment and ascended to heaven, they passed down our Maoshan sect. This tradition has a history stretching back over a thousand years. In addition to the Three Mao Zhenjuns who achieved enlightenment and ascended to heaven, there are many other Maoshan ancestors who hold important positions in the underworld. It can be said that if there are people above us, there are people below us."

Speaking of this, Uncle Jiu couldn't help but reveal a bit of pride on his face.

This is the background of his Maoshan. Not to mention the forces on earth, there are people even in heaven and underground. Therefore, as long as the Maoshan disciples do not commit unforgivable crimes, they don’t have to worry about death in the future.

Ordinary people and ordinary independent and evil cultivators simply cannot understand the true background of these famous and upright sects.

"In addition, our Maoshan is also one of the three mountain talismans along with Longhushan and Hezaoshan, and we watch over and help each other."

This means that Maoshan not only has a strong background, but also has powerful allies.

"In addition to the main sect, our Maoshan also has many branches, such as the Fantasy Sect, the Mysterious Heart Sect, the Three Ghosts Sect, etc., all of which belong to our Maoshan Sect."

"Today, the inheritance of my Maoshan has reached the 41st generation here. Now that you have become my disciple and entered Maoshan, you will be my 42nd generation disciple."

"There are seven branches in Maoshan, namely, supernatural powers, magic, talismans, numbers, summoning gods, formations, and medicine. Each branch is controlled by a branch master. As a master, I belong to the Maoshan magic branch and am also the branch master of this branch. My magic branch focuses on practicing Maoshan magic."

"As for the other six meridians, the supernatural power meridian is controlled by your master uncle Shi Jian."

"The talisman lineage is in the charge of your uncle Yimei."

"The Yishu lineage is led by your Master He Xianzhi."

"The lineage of summoning gods is in the charge of your uncle Simu."

"The formation lineage is in the charge of your uncle Zhaixing."

"The weapon and medicine lineage is in the charge of your uncle Ji."

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"The seven branches of Maoshan each have different main cultivation areas, and thus are divided. The Divine Power Branch focuses on cultivating Divine Powers, the Magical Technique Branch focuses on cultivating Magical Techniques, the Talisman Branch focuses on cultivating Talismans, and the I Ching Branch focuses on cultivating I Ching. Although each of the seven branches has a different main cultivation area, they can still learn from each other."

"Above the Seven Sects, our Maoshan also has a headmaster and elders. Currently, our Maoshan has a headmaster and three elders, collectively known as our Maoshan Four Elders. Their cultivation is also the top level in the current cultivation world."

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Uncle Jiu gave Guan Shaoqing a detailed introduction to the origin, background and current situation of Maoshan.

Guan Shaoqing couldn't help but feel excited when he heard this. Maoshan had such a powerful background. As long as he, Guan Shaoqing, didn't do evil and seek death in the future, then there would be nothing to worry about.

What is the most important thing in spiritual practice?
Can you fight by yourself?
Do not!
It's useless to practice fighting by yourself. The most important thing is to have background and power. Otherwise, even if you are invincible in the world, what's the use of it? Can you beat anyone in heaven and on earth? Can you beat an immortal?

But if you have a background both in heaven and on earth, it would be a completely different story.

"Now that I have explained the origins of my Maoshan Mountain in detail, I will first teach you my Maoshan cultivation method, the 'Shangqing Dadong Zhenjing'. I will then teach you some other techniques. When you break through to the Lianzhen realm in the future, I will take you to Maoshan Mountain to receive the ordination."

"Only when a disciple of our Maoshan breaks through the realm of refinement and receives the talisman can he be considered a true disciple. At that time, he will report to the Three Mao Zhenjuns in Heaven and the ancestors in the underworld, and truly be included in the Taoist canon of our Maoshan. Only then can he learn our unique Maoshan skills."

If one does not break through the realm of refinement and receive the ordination certificate, then even if one becomes a disciple of Maoshan, at best he will be an ordinary disciple without Maoshan Taoist membership.

The importance of receiving the Taoist certificate is naturally self-evident. Once a disciple is certified as a Maoshan Taoist, it means that all the ancestors of Maoshan have accepted and recognized this disciple. Whether it is the Three Mao Zhenjun in heaven or the many Maoshan ancestors in the underworld, they will all recognize this Maoshan disciple. Once something happens to this disciple, especially if he is bullied or unfairly treated, the ancestors of Maoshan will certainly not stand idly by. After all, this is a true disciple of Maoshan and represents Maoshan.

If he had not broken through the realm of refinement and received the ordination certificate, the ancestors of Maoshan, both in heaven and on earth, would certainly not have cared so much.

In short, only those who have truly received the certificate can be considered true Maoshan disciples and enjoy all the benefits of Maoshan disciples.

The realm of truth!
Guan Shaoqing also took note of this matter in his heart, and planned to prioritize the realm of refining truth next, so that he could strive to go to Maoshan to receive the ordination as soon as possible.

At the same time, the realm of Lianzhen in Taoism also corresponds exactly to the realm of martial arts grandmaster.

"I wonder what my Maoshan unique skills are?"

Then Guan Shaoqing couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

In addition to preparing to prioritize the realm of cultivation and refining the truth, Guan Shaoqing is also very interested in the Maoshan unique skills mentioned by his master Uncle Jiu.

Uncle Jiu seemed to have anticipated Guan Shaoqing's words and spoke slowly.

"My Maoshan has three unique skills, namely the Tiangang Demon Subduing Formation, the Lightning Thunder Fist, and the Heaven and Earth Purifying Divine Spell!"

Lightning Thunder Fist.

Guan Shaoqing immediately thought of the Master Shi Jian, the King of Thunder in the movie of his previous life, who could rub lightning with his hands to instantly destroy the sky, the earth, and the air.

This unique skill is really powerful. There are two other unique skills that can be compared with the Lightning Thunder Fist, and their power is absolutely needless to say.

"Master will now teach you the 'Shangqing Great Cavern True Scripture'. The 'Shangqing Qigong Method' you learned previously actually comes from the 'Shangqing Great Cavern True Scripture'. This method was passed down by the Three Mao True Lords when they ascended to heaven. It is enough to cultivate to the state of entering the Dao."

Then Uncle Jiu began to teach Guan Shaoqing the "Shangqing Dadong Zhenjing".

The "Shangqing Dadong Zhenjing" was passed down by Da Mao Zhenjun among the San Mao Zhenjun when he ascended to heaven. It has a total of twenty levels, each level corresponds to a small realm, and every four levels correspond to a large realm.

The "Shangqing Qigong Method" that Guan Shaoqing had learned before was the first four levels of the "Shangqing Dadong Sutra".

Finally, when Guan Shaoqing finished learning the "Shangqing Dadong Zhenjing", it was already sunset in the afternoon.

"Thank you, Master, for teaching me the Dharma."

After finishing studying the "Shangqing Dadong Zhenjing", Guan Shaoqing thanked Uncle Jiu again.

Uncle Jiu nodded and continued, "Now that the skills have been passed down, it depends on your own practice to determine how far you can advance. As for other techniques, if you want to learn more, you can always come to me. Also, since you have become a disciple of Maoshan, you must abide by the Maoshan precepts."

"My Maoshan precepts have five respects and six prohibitions. The five respects are Heaven, Earth, the Emperor, parents, and teachers. The six prohibitions are to disrespect teachers and ancestors, to learn the law and deceive others, to reverse the five relationships, to act tyrannically, to commit crimes, and to speak nonsense and frivolously."

"Yes, Master, I will keep your teachings in mind."

Guan Shaoqing also said respectfully.

"Okay, that's all for today. Go back and practice well. If you want to learn the Dharma, come back tomorrow."

"Then I will take my leave. Thank you for teaching me today, Master. I will come back tomorrow to ask for your guidance."

Afterwards, Guan Shaoqing did not stay any longer and stood up to say goodbye and left the charity cemetery.

After leaving the charity cemetery, Guan Shaoqing was in a very good mood. Today he finally succeeded in becoming a disciple and learning Taoism. And the most important thing was that with such a powerful background as Maoshan, his future path of cultivation would be much smoother than that of ordinary cultivators.

After leaving the charity cemetery, Guan Shaoqing went straight back to the Ren family.

As soon as Guan Shaoqing returned to Ren's house, he saw his uncle Ren Fa who seemed to be waiting for him.

"I heard that Shaoqing has officially accepted Uncle Jiu as your master." Ren Fa asked Guan Shaoqing.

"Yes, Shaoqing has admired Taoism since he was a child. Uncle Jiu is a true Taoist master and a true Maoshan master. It is a great honor for Shaoqing to be able to worship Uncle Jiu as his master today."

Guan Shaoqing replied with a smile.

However, Ren Tingting, who was following behind Ren Fa, became anxious after hearing Guan Shaoqing's words, because she had heard that people who studied Taoism could not marry and have children.

"Cousin, if you take Uncle Jiu as your master, doesn't that mean you will become a monk and won't be able to get married and have children?" Ren Tingting couldn't help but ask anxiously.

"That won't happen. Master just said that Maoshan disciples are not forbidden to marry and have children. Even as a Maoshan disciple, you can marry and have children."

"That's it, that's great!"

Ren Tingting's worry turned into joy, and then she found that everyone around was looking at her. She immediately realized that she had lost her composure and her pretty face turned red.

"I, I'm just worried that my cousin will be the only one to inherit the family line. If he becomes a monk, the Guan family will be left without a successor. I..."

But the more he explained, the more guilty he seemed.

"I have something to do so I will go back to the yard first."

In the end, Ren Tingting couldn't continue speaking and just fled back to her yard.

Ren Fa smiled as he watched his escaping daughter and then looked at his eldest nephew Guan Shaoqing. The more he looked at him, the more satisfied he felt. He thought that he should find an opportunity to ask Shaoqing what he thought.

"Uncle, now that I have Uncle Jiu as my master, I will definitely stay in Renjia Town to learn from my master. So I would like to ask you to help me find a place to live. Otherwise, I would feel embarrassed to disturb you if you keep living in your house."

After Ren Tingting left, Guan Shaoqing looked at Ren Fadao again.

Since he has already taken Uncle Jiu as his master, he will definitely live in Renjia Town for a long time in the future. It would be inappropriate for him to live in the Ren family all the time, after all, guests cannot stay for long.

Moreover, living in someone else's house, even if it is your uncle's house, is not as convenient as living in your own home.

Ren Fa was also a smart man. After hearing Guan Shaoqing's words, he instantly understood Guan Shaoqing's thoughts and immediately said the same.

"Okay, don't worry about this. Your uncle will help you look for it later. Besides, since you have taken Uncle Jiu as your master, it is only right for me, your uncle, to visit him. So tomorrow I will prepare some gifts and go with you to visit Uncle Jiu. This is also a good opportunity to thank him for helping you to exhume and rebury your grandfather."

"Also, becoming a disciple is a big deal. You should also send someone back to inform your father."

"Uncle is right. I have already ordered my men to rush to Yuncheng and tell my father about this."

"That's good"

That night, Guan Zongtang, who was far away in Yuncheng, received the news that Guan Shaoqing had become Uncle Jiu's apprentice in Renjia Town.

"If it's authentic Maoshan, then that's good."

After learning about Uncle Jiu's Maoshan identity, Guan Zongtang accepted it in his heart. After all, Maoshan has a long heritage and is very famous. Moreover, as a warlord, Guan Zongtang is also aware of some evil spirits in this world. So he thinks it would be a good thing if Guan Shaoqing could become a disciple of Maoshan.

The most important thing is that Maoshan does not prohibit marrying and having children, otherwise Guan Zongtang would definitely not agree. After all, Guan Zongtang only has one son, Guan Shaoqing, and he expects Guan Shaoqing to inherit the Guan family's incense.

At the same time in Renjia Town, Guan Shaoqing also practiced the "Shangqing Dadong Sutra" after nightfall.

(End of this chapter)