The Dao was natural and followed his heart.
On the Spiritual Mountain of Fangcun, Li Changshou lay on the rocking chair and felt the warm sunlight. There was a smile on his face.
The prosperity of the Western Sect had nothing to do with him. What did the birth of the Golden Cicada have to do with him?
He would teach the monkey a good lesson and take the opportunity to bury some nails. Before the Journey to the West, he would create a wave of Dao Ancestors and the Heavenly Dao. Regardless of whether he won or lost, it would be meaningless if the Journey to the West tribulation existed.
If he won, the world would be at peace. If he lost, he would escape to the Chaos.
Speaking of which, Sun Wukong was indeed a natural expert.
It happened to be the 100th day since Sun Wukong went up the mountain. Today, he was explaining the sutras in the front hall. The monkey could already sit down and listen to the lecture, carefully understanding the meaning of the sutras.
His performance was very outstanding.
Speaking of teaching the monkey, apart from creating an equal, free, and kind atmosphere for the Crescent Tristar Cave, Li Changshou did not do anything else for the time being.
Sun Wukong relied on more than ten years of training in the mortal world and quickly became familiar with his senior brothers and sisters.
With Li Changshou's tacit approval, Sun Wukong had already grasped the basic cultivation technique with the Dao techniques he had learned from his senior brothers and sisters. In just half a month, he had walked a path that ordinary Qi Refinement cultivators might not be able to walk in ten or dozens of years.
At that point, Li Changshou could not continue watching. He had to start guiding.
Otherwise, he would miss the "golden period" for the monkey to become stronger.
He had many ways to give special attention to the monkey. When he was explaining the sutras in the hall today, he had already solved that matter perfectly.
What did he do?
Actually, he was just giving the monkey a hint.
At that time, after Li Changshou finished explaining the Dao scriptures, he asked the disciples if they had any questions.
A few of the "class representatives" who usually performed well spoke up and asked some conventional questions about the sutras. Li Changshou answered them one by one.
In the end, Sun Wukong could not help but take the initiative to ask a question.
"Master! Hey, hey, hey. Master, can I ask if I'm cultivating the art of longevity now? "
Li Changshou replied expressionlessly, "There is no supreme technique in the world. There are three thousand Great Ways. Every Great Way can lead you to the state of immortality. It all depends on your luck and fate."
How could Goku not hear that this was actually just a perfunctory remark?
He hurriedly bowed and knelt on the meditation cushion.
"I don't have the slightest intention of disobedience, nor do I dare to discuss the Great Dao.
It's just that Master, your disciple is slow-witted. It's been more than ten years since I came out, but I still haven't seen the shadow of the Longevity Immortal Art.
If Master has a way, can you give disciple a definite message so that disciple can be at ease? "
"What?" Li Changshou frowned slightly. "From what you're saying, if I don't have a way to live forever, you'll betray me and join another sect?"
"How would I dare? How would I dare?" Wukong kowtowed. "I didn't take any gifts, but Master accepted me. I'm not such a heartless living being!
But, Master, you …
I just want to know if there's any hope of living forever in the future. If there's no hope, I'll go back to Huaguo Mountain to make arrangements for the monkeys and grandchildren before coming back to show filial piety to Master! "
Li Changshou said calmly, "Do you know how old I am?"
Wukong was stunned.
A senior brother at the side smiled and said,
"Junior Brother, you came from the mortal world. It's understandable that you don't know our teacher's name.
Teacher is a mighty figure in the world. He walks in the Primordial World, so he is naturally respected as a patriarch and called a senior.
Although there are not many immortals with longevity like the one you envy, they have to be respectful when they see Teacher. Teacher can point at them and they will disappear. "
Wukong's eyes lit up. "Oh? Really? "
"You macaque!"
Li Changshou was really angered by the monkey and laughed. He flicked his finger at Wukong.
A few scenes appeared in front of Wukong's eyes. He sensed a mysterious and ancient Dao rune that had existed in the world for a long time.
The stone monkey no longer had any doubts. It knelt and apologized.
Li Changshou said, "Cultivation is not about being competitive. Cultivation is the path for living beings to pursue the Great Dao.
Wukong, when you entered my sect, you had already stepped on this path. As for where you can go, you have to rely on yourself.
I can teach you the cultivation method, but I can't help you overcome the bottleneck.
I can teach you to sense the Great Dao, but I can't place this Great Dao in your arms.
Therefore, I will not tell you and all of you about the Dao Realm of Longevity or how to live forever.
What you cultivate is the Dao. You should pursue the truth and return to your true self. You should be free and happy. You should search for the true meaning in the void and explore your true self in the fog.
Do you understand? "
The disciples lowered their heads and agreed. Wukong cupped his hands.
Li Changshou continued,
"Since we've said that, let's say a few more words.
Wukong, you have been in the sect for a hundred days. You can be considered sincere and progressive. I can see that and recognize you as my disciple.
Today, I will teach you the cultivation technique. You can also make your own choice. "
Sun Wukong chuckled. "Master, I will naturally learn whatever you teach me."
"Don't be talkative. Listen carefully."
Li Changshou said seriously, "I have a technique called the Dao of Space Dispelling. I comprehend the principles of the void and constantly correct my heart. I can see the truth in the illusion and see the illusion in the truth.
Do you want to learn? "
Wukong asked, "Master, how long will this technique take to achieve longevity?"
Li Changshou said, "If your comprehension is deep enough and your cultivation is smooth and you don't encounter any bottlenecks, you might be able to live forever in five to six thousand years."
"It's too long. I still want to help those old monkeys extend their lifespans."
Li Changshou nodded and said, "I have another technique that can illuminate one's mind and increase one's lifespan.
As long as you comprehend and think about it from time to time, you will be able to achieve longevity if everything goes smoothly for three to four thousand years. "
"It's too long, it's still too long!"
Sun Wukong's eyes were filled with anticipation. He kept apologizing and asked, "Master, is there any way to achieve longevity in a few decades or hundreds of years?"
Most of the disciples on both sides could not help but laugh.
A disciple could not help but say, "Even if you cultivate demonic techniques, you won't be able to cultivate the Dao Fruit of longevity in a few hundred years."
"Wukong, don't make Teacher angry …"
"Hmph!"
Li Changshou's expression changed on the spot and he said coldly, "Wukong, you are impetuous and yearn for longevity. Come forward!"
Sun Wukong trembled a few times, but he still walked forward quickly and knelt in front of Li Changshou.
Li Changshou stood up and casually summoned a wooden whip. He hit Sun Wukong's back three times and reprimanded, "Sun Wukong.
"Take this as a warning and comprehend it well!"
Then, Li Changshou's figure quietly disappeared, leaving the disciples to look at each other and scold Sun Wukong.
They all said that Sun Wukong had spoken rudely and angered their teacher.
However, Sun Wukong smiled mischievously and did not feel ashamed.
On the contrary, they had neglected two problems.
Firstly, Monkey said that he wanted to quickly become a longevity immortal and then return to bring his monkeys and grandchildren to cultivate happily. That was a taboo for Qi Refinement cultivators.
One was the tradition of the Primordial World that techniques could not be easily passed down. The other was that doing so would add many variables to the sect and might cause negative karma.
Secondly, when the disciples entered the sect, their teacher did not ask them what technique they wanted to cultivate. He directly threw a cultivation technique at their faces. Today, he even gave them different choices.
Tsk, there's always a difference in treatment.
…
Late at night, the people were quiet, and the longevity was peaceful.
In the Crescent and Three Stars Cave, a figure swayed around sneakily. Finally, he rushed to the window of the "high-end cave" where Li Changshou lived and shouted softly,
"Master, Master ~"
It was Sun Wukong.
Seeing that there was no movement inside, Sun Wukong carefully pushed open the window and crawled in quietly. He knelt beside Li Changshou's bed and kowtowed a few times without saying a word.
"Master, I wonder if that's what you mean. You asked me to come and see you in the middle of the night."
"You're not stupid after all."
As he spoke, Li Changshou quietly activated the immortal power barrier there. He sat up from the bed and looked at the monkey kneeling in front of the bed.
Sun Wukong raised his head and looked at him. His gaze was still as clear as ever.
Li Changshou said, "Get up. There's no need to be so polite in the future."
"Thank you, Master. Thank you, Master."
Sun Wukong said repeatedly.
When he spoke, he spoke quickly and liked to repeat some short sentences, as if he was afraid that others could not hear him.
Li Changshou said, "Since you have comprehended it, I can naturally teach you the immortal technique you want.
However, Sun Wukong, before I teach you the immortal technique, I'll ask you a few questions and make three rules with you. How about that? "
"I'll listen to your arrangements, Master."
"Alright." Li Changshou smiled and stroked his beard. "First, why are you cultivating the Dao? Apart from living forever and living freely, do you have any other thoughts?"
Sun Wukong said, "I don't have any other thoughts. I just want to learn the immortal technique so that my monkey grandchildren can live forever."
Li Changshou asked warmly, "Are your monkey grandchildren very important to you?"
"I have no parents. I don't know what emotions and desires are."
Sun Wukong's expression was a little gloomy, but he pretended to be as happy as usual. "However, those children respect me and call me King. I can't ignore them."
Li Changshou said, "Do you know that even if you bring back the immortal technique, most of your clansmen can't even cultivate to the Essence Immortal realm?"
"This … There's still a chance. It's not like there's no chance at all."
Sun Wukong smiled and said, "Master, have you been a King before?"
"I've never been one. How does it feel?"
"It's quite comfortable."
"Hahaha!"
Li Changshou stroked his beard and chuckled. "Forget it. I'll give you some demon cultivation techniques. However, don't make this matter public. You can't easily spread what I'm teaching you."
"Thank you, Master! Thank you, Master! "
"Get up." A horsetail whisk appeared in Li Changshou's hand. With a sweep of the horsetail whisk, Sun Wukong was pushed to the meditation cushion beside the bed and sat down.
Li Changshou did not hide anything. He took out the cultivation technique that the Dao Ancestor had given him and guided Sun Wukong to quickly enter the sect and consolidate his Dao base.
It was really preferential treatment.
That was actually one of the few opportunities that Li Changshou had to interact with the stone monkey at a close distance. Li Changshou carefully observed the stone monkey's aptitude and soon, he seemed to be filled with vinegar.
This monkey's aptitude was so good that it could cause the Dao heart of an ordinary Gold God to collapse!
However, cultivation had to be steady and steady. He had to move forward step by step. Situations like the monkey's would become the norm in the future.
This three-point agreement was quite interesting.
Those were the few rules that Li Changshou had made Sun Wukong follow. He could not harm his fellow disciples, he could not show off his mystical abilities and Dharma powers, and he could not tell anyone about his cultivation.
Sun Wukong naturally understood that the cultivation technique that he had been taught was different from the cultivation techniques of his senior brothers and sisters.
Sun Wukong also gave him a soul interrogation.
"Master, why don't you teach such a wonderful technique to Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters?"
Li Changshou hummed softly and said seriously, "Do you think that this is a little unfair?"
"I think … it's indeed a little unfair."
"However, you are the beneficiary of this injustice."
"That's still a little unfair." Sun Wukong was puzzled. "Teacher, your cultivation technique can't be specially tailored for me."
Li Changshou smiled and said, "This technique was created before you were born. Those who do not have a strong physical body can't cultivate it. Those who do not have a full essence soul can't cultivate it. You're the only one in the monastery who can cross such a threshold."
Only then did Sun Wukong accept that.
On the first night of special treatment, Sun Wukong officially began his cultivation path. From that night onwards, his cultivation level began to increase.
Which cultivation cheat was stronger? Hong Jun in the Purple Cloud Palace was busy!
Just as Li Changshou had instructed, Sun Wukong did not flaunt this matter to anyone.
That made Sun Wukong feel rather uncomfortable.
However, for the sake of the Dao Fruit of Longevity, Sun Wukong could only hold it in. He would take advantage of the night to look for Li Changshou every few days. His cultivation level increased rapidly, and there was no danger of him failing.
Just like that, the mountains didn't feel anything, the river of time didn't have any waves.
In the blink of an eye, more than 60 years had passed.
In the past 60 years, Li Changshou had taken the time to go out and wander once. He had found a place to set up dozens of nails. He could be considered to have "not forgotten his job".
Although the Heavenly Dao kept observing the place, it was paying attention to the monkey and not Patriarch Bodhi.
The wind and clouds in the world were calm and nothing major happened.
The mortals of the South Continent were peaceful. Very few people mentioned the Shang Dynasty hundreds of years ago. Most of them were criticized.
For example, Di Xin had already been scolded as a muddle-headed ruler in the mortal world. He had even been given the title of "Zhou" and had blamed King Zhou.
Di Xin's true situation was to be an idle immortal god in the Celestial Court and live happily with Daji.
Although he did not win, he did not lose too much.
The Celestial Court also developed steadily. The Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals did not expand indefinitely. Instead, they maintained a stable level according to Li Changshou's suggestion.
It was better to have a batch of elite soldiers than to make up the numbers.
The Trichiliocosm was relatively stable. The Heaven Ascension Hall and the Immortal Alliance became the left and right arms of the Celestial Court and assisted the Celestial Court in managing the Trichiliocosm.
However, the reputation of the two factions had gradually become "bad" in the words of the Qi Refinement cultivators.
That was actually unavoidable.
Order would restrict individual freedom, and excessive freedom would in turn destroy Order.
To the living beings of the Trichiliocosm, the Heaven Ascension Hall and the Immortal Alliance represented order. The Qi Refinement cultivators felt uncomfortable with them and naturally would not give them a good attitude.
Back to the Spirit Mountain.
In just 60 years, the monkey's cultivation level had reached the late-stage of the Perfected Immortal realm.
Of course, the monkey did not know what the True Spirit was. It only followed Li Changshou's guidance and crossed realms one after another.
The hidden spiritual energy in his body had already been activated and he was advancing towards the Longevity realm.
It was not just the Dao Realm. In the past 60 years, the monkey had learned various combat mystical abilities. The 72 Transformations could be considered to have officially entered the sect. It was not a problem for him to ride the clouds.
The monkey's advancement could not help but … plant two lemon trees on Fangcun Mountain.
For example, today, before Li Changshou was about to give a lecture, a male disciple reported that Junior Brother Sun Wukong had entered the sect for a long time, but he was still acting like a monkey and refused to transform into a Connate Dao Body.
Li Changshou only smiled and shook his head. He watched Sun Wukong play with a few disciples in the mountain and said slowly, "It's fine.
He can choose his own path and Great Dao. He can also choose how to live.
Disciple, your heart is restless. "
The disciple looked ashamed. He lowered his head and bowed before leaving in a hurry.
Li Changshou seemed to be deep in thought. He pinched his fingers and deduced. Soon, he chuckled.
He would arrange for the male disciple to go out and travel tomorrow to avoid any teaching accidents.
He was serious about teaching the monkey.
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