DreamersGN Chapter 275 Kunlun's Preaching, Daoist Method 3
Chapter 275 Kunlun's Preaching, Daoist Method 3
Kunlun Mountain, Shenxian Valley, Central Taoist Temple.
More than 800 newly recruited disciples sat cross-legged on futons, each one sitting upright and solemn, their eyes all focused on the Tai Chi stone in front of them, on the figure with an otherworldly air.
After seeing Li Zhenguo off, Zhang Sanfeng officially began the first sermon at Kunlun Taoist Academy.
Li Zhenguo and his men were also allowed to stay in a corner of the temple to listen in.
For them, this was also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
"The Tao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name."
Zhang Sanfeng's voice, though not loud, was clear and reached everyone's ears.
He didn't talk about any profound or unfathomable principles, but started with the very first sentence of the Tao Te Ching.
He spoke very slowly and in great detail.
Every word and every sentence is explained and elaborated using the simplest and most straightforward language.
At first, the disciples from various reclusive sects were somewhat dismissive.
They felt that they had read the Tao Te Ching since childhood and could recite it by heart, so what was there to say about it?
But as they listened, their expressions changed.
Because they discovered that Zhang Sanfeng's interpretation of the Tao Te Ching was completely different from their previous understanding!
Zhang Sanfeng perfectly combined this supreme Taoist classic with the spiritually revitalized new era!
"'Nameless, the beginning of heaven and earth; named, the mother of all things.' What is nameless? Before the revival of spiritual energy, heaven and earth were in chaos, and all things were silent; this is nameless. What is named? After the revival of spiritual energy, heaven and earth changed, all things revived, plants and trees could become spirits, and birds and beasts could also take form; this is named."
"Therefore, 'constantly without desire, one can observe its mystery; constantly with desire, one can observe its manifestations.' What does it mean to observe its mystery? It means that you should abandon distracting thoughts, calm your mind, and perceive the 'essence' of the spiritual energy that is omnipresent in the world. What does it mean to observe its manifestations? It means that you should open your eyes, observe all things, and observe the various 'changes' that occur after absorbing spiritual energy."
"The interplay of inner and outer, stillness and movement, marks the beginning of spiritual practice."
Zhang Sanfeng's words, like the resounding toll of a great bell, exploded in everyone's hearts!
All the disciples felt as if a door to a new world had been pushed open before their eyes!
So this is what spiritual practice is all about!
It turns out that the Tao Te Ching contains such profound principles of self-cultivation!
They really wasted their time reading this supreme book!
Even Li Zhenguo, who was listening in, was completely absorbed and captivated.
Although he was not a practitioner, he was a grandmaster of Chinese martial arts. He could draw inferences from one instance to another and also gained many insights into martial arts principles that he had never thought of before.
He felt that his martial arts level, which had stagnated for many years, was showing signs of loosening!
"Today, I will explain to you the general principles of foundation building of my Kunlun Dao Academy."
After Zhang Sanfeng finished explaining his "new interpretation" of the Tao Te Ching, he changed the subject and began to get to the main point.
"Spiritual energy enters the body and tempers the physical form; this is the first step in cultivation, known as 'body refinement'."
"The realm of body refinement is divided into nine levels. Each level is a barrier, and each level is a world unto itself. One must work diligently to open up all the meridians in the body and cleanse the five internal organs before one can achieve a body free of impurities and with all the meridians open."
"In this situation, there are no shortcuts, only the two words 'diligence' and 'perseverance'."
"Here I have a 'Qi-Guiding Technique,' the most basic method in the cultivation world for guiding spiritual energy into the body. Today, I will impart it to you."
As Zhang Sanfeng spoke, he muttered incantations.
Ancient and profound syllables flowed from his mouth.
These syllables, as if carrying some strange magic, condensed into golden, ancient runes in the sky above the dojo.
The runes slowly rotated, then transformed into streams of light that entered the brows of each disciple.
"boom!"
All the disciples felt that a new technique called "Qi-Guiding Technique" had appeared in their minds.
The content of the exercise is not complicated; in fact, it can be described as simple.
But the method that it contains, which draws upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and resonates with oneself, is something they have never heard of or seen before!
"This is the cultivation method for the Body Refinement Realm."
"Once you have perfected your body cultivation and all your meridians are open, you can try to open up your Qi Sea within your Dantian and condense spiritual power. This is the second step in cultivation, called 'Qi Refining'."
"The realm of Qi Refining is also divided into nine levels. It is a process of accumulating little by little, like building a tower from grains of sand. This realm tests your innate talent and comprehension."
"Those with excellent physical constitution will have a more expansive Qi Sea. Those with extraordinary comprehension will condense more refined spiritual power."
"In this realm, I also possess a 'Gathering Spirit Chapter,' which I will pass down as well."
Zhang Sanfeng spoke again, revealing an even more profound cultivation technique, which transformed into golden runes and merged into everyone's minds.
In the training ground, some disciples were already eagerly trying out the breathing exercises according to the "Qi-guiding technique."
Soon, visible strands of white spiritual energy began to gather from all directions and be absorbed into their bodies.
Those disciples who were experiencing cultivation for the first time all showed expressions of immense surprise and delight.
They felt as if their bodies were a dry sponge, frantically absorbing the sweet dew.
Every cell was cheering and jumping for joy.
"After Qi Refining comes Foundation Building."
Zhang Sanfeng's voice continued.
"Foundation building is the most important step on the path of cultivation. It is laying the most solid foundation for the future towering edifice."
"In this realm, one must use the spiritual power in the dantian and dantian as 'bricks' and one's own spiritual will as 'craftsman' to forge the 'foundation of the Dao' within the body."
"The form of the Dao Foundation is ever-changing and varies from person to person. For some, the Dao Foundation is a sword; for others, it is a cauldron; and for still others, it is even a book or a painting."
"The quality of your foundation determines the upper limit of your future achievements. Therefore, you must not rush this process; you need to refine it repeatedly and strive for perfection."
"As for the methods of foundation building, our Kunlun Dao Academy has 'three thousand Dao methods' for you to choose from."
At this point, Zhang Sanfeng smiled slightly and pointed to a nine-story stone pagoda that had just risen from the ground next to the Taoist temple.
"That is my Kunlun's 'Dharma Transmission Pavilion'."
"Among them are all that I have learned in my life, as well as various cultivation methods collected from different places."
"From low-level martial arts to supreme techniques that lead directly to the Golden Elixir Path, everything is included."
"I have already assigned grades to these cultivation methods according to your instructions."
"Last-rate, third-rate, second-rate, first-rate, unique skill, supernatural power."
"As the first generation disciples of Kunlun Dao Academy, each of you has one opportunity to enter the Transmission Hall for free and choose a 'first-class' or lower-class cultivation technique."
"As for more advanced 'ultimate skills' or even 'supernatural powers,' you will need to make sufficient 'merits' for the Dao Academy and for China before you can obtain them."
"What constitutes merit? I have just received your decree, Master. It is largely the same as the rules of the Divine Kitchen Hall."
"This is the second rule of the Kunlun Academy."
Zhang Sanfeng's words had barely fallen when
The entire dojo instantly erupted in chaos!
All the disciples looked at the nine-story stone tower with an incredibly fervent, almost frenzied, gaze!
Transmitting the Dharma Pavilion!
The Daoist arts are three thousand!
The supreme technique that leads directly to the Golden Elixir Path!
There are even legendary "supernatural powers"!
Oh my God!
This is simply a priceless treasure trove!
Everyone's breathing became heavy.
They knew they had come to the right place!
Kunlun Taoist Academy is the supreme holy land that these cultivators dream of!
"quiet!"
A clear shout came from Zhang Sanfeng's mouth.
The dojo fell silent once more.
But in the eyes of all the disciples, the raging flames could not be extinguished no matter what they did.
"On the path of spiritual practice, wealth, Dharma, companions, and environment are all indispensable."
Zhang Sanfeng looked at them and slowly said, "Now, I have prepared 'wealth' and 'method' for you."
"As for 'companions' and 'land,' those are for you to fight for yourselves."
"This concludes my first sermon."
"Next, you may cultivate on your own, or you may go to the Transmission Pavilion to choose a cultivation method."
"Xuan Chen".
"Disciple is here!" The middle-aged Taoist priest who had been designated as the eldest disciple immediately stepped forward.
"You stay here and tell Minister Li in detail the rules regarding 'merit' that I just explained."
"Yes, Master!" Xuan Chen respectfully accepted the order.
Zhang Sanfeng nodded, and then his figure slowly faded away until it disappeared completely.
All that remained were the more than eight hundred newly recruited disciples in the entire dojo, who were completely engulfed in fervor and excitement.
And Li Zhenguo, equally shocked and speechless for a long time.
Wealth, Law, Companionship, Land...
The Divine Chef's Hall is in charge of "wealth," while the Kunlun Taoist Academy is in charge of "laws"...
Li Zhenguo felt that his brain was not working properly.
He finally caught a glimpse of Mr. Lin's grand scheme, just the tip of the iceberg.
This gentleman doesn't want to be a king, nor does he want to be a mentor.
He's trying to become the only "god" in this world!
Just then, Master Xuanchen, who was standing beside him, stepped forward and bowed to him.
"Minister Li, my master instructed me to explain to you in detail the specific rules regarding 'exchanging merit for cultivation techniques'."
Li Zhenguo suddenly came to his senses. He looked at Xuan Chen, and his eyes flashed with an unprecedented sharpness.
He knew that the true opportunity for China had arrived!