Chapter 308
Words:1782Update:22/06/25 05:33:35
On top of the city gate, Li Shimin and Meton stood against the wind and looked at the people coming in and out of the city gate. Among the people coming and going, the people dressed as Taoists were very conspicuous. "What's going on? Why are there so many Taoists entering Chang 'an City recently?" A passing merchant in black looked at the large number of Taoists entering Chang' an City and asked in confusion.
"You don't know about this. I heard that Old Immortal Yuan Shoucheng has completed his cultivation and refined a kind of peerless elixir. Children who eat it can strengthen their bodies and grow up healthily. Old people who eat it can walk like flying and prolong their lives, "a leisure man said excitedly.
"So, so many Taoists are here to witness Old Immortal Yuan's Art of Immortality?" The merchant in black was suddenly enlightened.
The leisure man shook his head and said, "No, these Taoists are here to discuss elixir with Old Immortal Yuan."
"Ah!" The merchant in black was stunned. He did not expect that these Taoists were here to cause trouble for Old Immortal Yuan.
The leisure man looked at the merchant in black strangely and said, "What's so strange about this? Immortality is very difficult. If Old Immortal Yuan's Art of Immortality is correct, doesn't it prove that the other Taoists' Arts of Immortality are wrong? These Taoists naturally want to discuss elixir with Old Immortal Yuan and see who is better.
The surrounding people suddenly understood. In fact, the Hundred Schools of Thought had developed generation after generation. There were countless schools of thought and no one was willing to submit to others.
Even the School of Mo was not divided into three groups and each had its own way. There were probably more schools of thought in Taoism.
Li Shimin listened to the discussion below the city wall and looked at the Taoists entering Chang 'an City one by one. He frowned and asked, "Does the Taoists really have the kind of weapon you mentioned?
At that time in the palace, Li Shimin had asked if the School of Mo could break through the barrier of one man holding back ten thousand men. Meton had said that the School of Mo did not.
The School of Mo did not have this kind of Ink Technique, but it did not mean that the other Hundred Schools of Thought did not have it. Li Shimin did not expect the School of Taoism to have this kind of peerless weapon.
"It's true!"
Meton, who was standing behind Li Shimin, nodded without hesitation.
Li Shimin frowned slightly and said, "If that's the case, why didn't the Daoists submit a memorial? I don't believe that the Daoists would hide anything from me. "
Although Li Tang used Confucianism to rule the country, he believed that he was the descendant of Laozi and regarded Taoism as the national religion. He trusted Taoism to the extreme. He did not believe that the Daoists would hide such a powerful item from him.
"That's because the Daoists probably don't know the value of this item." Meton didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
The weapon that Meton was talking about was naturally one of China's four great inventions, gunpowder.
Gunpowder was a material used by Daoists to refine pills to aid in combustion. Daoists had such a treasure for nothing, but to use it in an unorthodox way was simply the greatest waste.
Li Shimin couldn't help but take a deep look at Mo Jiazi. Even the Daoists didn't know that they had such a treasure, but Mo Jiazi actually knew about it. This made him ponder deeply.
Meton smiled bitterly and said, "I don't intend to pry into the secrets of the Daoists. It's not an exaggeration to call such a weapon the greatest invention in the world to be able to destroy the pass. If I have selfish motives, I'll definitely take it for myself instead of admitting that it belongs to the Daoists."
The doubts in Li Shimin's heart dissipated slightly. Suddenly, an exclamation below the city attracted Li Shimin's attention.
"The Longevity Taoist is here!" Below the South City Gate. A citizen of Chang 'an couldn't help but exclaim.
A Taoist priest was seen walking slowly from the south. His face was haggard and he looked to be at least eighty years old, but his hair was black. Other Taoists had a ruddy complexion and white hair, but the Longevity Taoist was the exact opposite.
The idler smiled and said, "This is the Longevity Taoist. His Taoist skills are very good. He's nearly eighty years old, but his hair is still black. In my opinion, the Longevity Taoist is the person closest to the Way of Immortality. Now Old Immortal Yuan has a rival. "
"Boundless Lord!" The Longevity Taoist called out his Taoist name, which immediately caused a crowd of people to exclaim.
"Longevity Taoist, can we mortals pursue the Way of Immortality?" The merchant in black looked at the Longevity Taoist and asked enthusiastically.
The Longevity Taoist nodded slightly and said, "The Way of Immortality is really vast and boundless. I've only touched the surface. As for you, as long as you're wholeheartedly good and devote yourself to the Way, I'll teach you without reservation."
"The Longevity Taoist is indeed a master. I'll definitely pay you a visit another day." The merchant in black said excitedly.
By receiving the Longevity Taoist's guidance, although it was impossible for him to live forever, he could at least extend his lifespan. How could he not thank him for such a great favor? The merchant in black could not help but think about what gift he should present when he paid a visit.
"The Longevity Art!" Li Shimin looked at the black-haired Longevity Taoist and could not help but have his eyes flash with a burning desire.
Although he was in the prime of his life and did not have much interest in pursuing immortality, he could not help but feel tempted when he saw the black-haired Longevity Taoist. Which emperor would not wish to live another five hundred years?
"Daoist Divine Firmament!"
A cheer sounded from the crowd, followed by a muffled sound of thunder. It interrupted Li Shimin's thoughts.
Li Shimin was alarmed as he could not help but look towards the source of the sound. He saw a Daoist dressed in a loose Daoist robe slowly walking over from the southern city gates.
Wherever he passed, there would be a faint muffled sound of thunder.
"Daoist Divine Firmament's Five Lightning Orthodox Dharma has actually been cultivated to such a profound level." The black-robed merchant instantly changed his stance as he looked at Daoist Divine Firmament in excitement.
In this era, lightning could be said to be the most beautiful and mysterious item. Daoist Divine Firmament, who could control the powers of heavenly lightning, was similarly sought after by many and was famous.
Idler immediately said smugly, "That's right. In the Tang dynasty, only Daoist Divine Firmament and Daoist Longevity are on equal footing with Old Immortal Yuan. The three of them are famous figures in Daoism. This Alchemy Symposium will be interesting to watch. "
"Daoist Divine Firmament!"
When Daoist Longevity saw Daoist Divine Firmament slowly walk over, he could not help but bow.
"Daoist Longevity!"
Daoist Divine Firmament also bowed slowly.
The two exchanged looks and smiled. Although they were usually competitors, Yuan Shoucheng had taken the initiative, so the two had no choice but to join forces.
"There really are people in this world who have the Longevity Art and can control the powers of heavenly lightning!" Li Shimin looked at Daoist Divine Firmament and said solemnly.
"Your Majesty, what you hear is not necessarily false. What you see is not necessarily true. What you've heard, or even what you've seen, is only what they're willing to let you see, "Morton suddenly said.
Li Shimin was alarmed as he was enlightened. He looked in pleasant surprise at Daoist Divine Firmament who was slowly walking into Chang 'an City.
"Could it be …?" Li Shimin said with a trembling voice.
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