The Shock of Five Thousand Years of Culture

Chen Wang said, "I don't know what I should do so that the elder can teach me this method of Divine Sense."

Elder Bai said, "This Divine Sense technique is completely unusable for those in the Qi Refining stage, unless they are in the Foundation Establishment Realm. Are you perhaps in the Foundation Establishment Realm?"

Chen Wang nodded. "Exactly."

Upon hearing this, Elder Bai's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly suppressed it.

"You've practiced quite well."

Elder Bai said, "No one has come to this place for a long time. It's rare for such a young fellow like you to come, so I don't want to make things difficult for you."

"If you want my methods, you have to exchange them for books, and then we'll be even."

Chen Wang nodded. "Elder Bai, are you referring to cultivation Cultivation Method or Method Formula?"

Five Willows Gentleman shook his head. "No, I mean the classics among the common people. As long as you can produce a book that I haven't read but is classic enough, I will teach you, how about it?"

Chen Wang was taken aback for a moment. "Can we exchange it for Spirit Stone?"

Elder Bai shook his head, glanced at him, and his eyes seemed to say...

What do you think, little brother?

Chen Wang glanced at it; the books hidden inside were vast and impressive.

Where can I find classics he hasn't read before?

Chen Wang thought to himself.

Elder Bai waved his hand, "I've already told you the method. It's up to you how to do it. Come back to me whenever you can produce the classic books I want."

This Elder Bai is eccentric. Chen Wang had previously tried to win his favor, and now it seems he had succeeded. The conditions Elder Bai offered were also quite reliable, but these mundane classics...

Chen Wang carefully recalled that the history of this world was different from the history of the world he lived in before he transmigrated. Although there were also classics, histories, philosophical works, and some myths and legends, they were not quite the same.

He had indeed read quite a few books before he transmigrated.

After he Foundation Establishment, his divine soul became even stronger, and with his daily cultivation of the Niwanzhen Preservation Art, some memories in his mind became increasingly clear.

Even some fragmented memories, which had long been forgotten in the corners of my mind, were later recalled.

Chen Wang took a deep breath, tried hard to recall, and then took his leave for the time being.

Before leaving, he gave Elder Bai a deep look, "Old man, I'll let you experience the awe-inspiring power of five thousand years of history!"

He ran into Wang Yue after he returned.

Wang Yue asked with a smile, "How did it go? Did it work?"

Chen Wang shook his head. "His attitude was very bad. He was very rude to you. I argued with him and was almost kicked out by him."

Wang Yue was deeply moved. "Good brother!"

They were master and apprentice in public, but brothers in private; they got along quite well.

Wang Yue said, "It's alright. That old guy has a strange personality. It's not surprising that he insists on not teaching you."

Chen Wang nodded. "Elder Bai asked me to exchange a mortal book that he had never read before. I had read some books in my hometown, so I wrote it down from memory and gave it to him to see if it would work."

Wang Yue said, "He has traveled to many places and has included many classic books in his works. You have seen his cave. The enlightenment books you read when you were a child may not be of interest to him."

If he can't get in, I'll give him my head!

Chen Wang smiled and said, "It's all about human effort, I'll give it a try."

Wang Yue patted him on the shoulder and said, "Go ahead."

Chen Wang then returned to his room and retrieved the paper and pen.

Chen Wang had memorized some of the books, but as he grew older, he gradually couldn't remember the full text, and those memories began to fade.

However, now that Chen Wang has reached the Foundation Establishment, his Divine Sense has become increasingly powerful. He is now standing in front of the table, recalling the memories in his mind one by one.

This feeling is quite wonderful; things that were previously forgotten suddenly become clear, which feels very strange.

After recalling the events, Chen Wang picked up his brush and wrote them down in a flowing and elegant style.

After he finished writing, he bound it into a book and then got up to go to Elder Bai's Scripture Pavilion.

The burly Elder Bai was taken aback when he saw Chen Wang. "Why have you returned so quickly, young man? Don't get any ulterior motives."

Chen Wang laughed and said, "How could this disciple dare to have any wicked thoughts? It's just that when I was young, I studied a classic text, and I wrote it down from memory and brought it to Elder Bai."

Elder Bai smiled.

"Childhood education? Those are not enlightenment books. You should know that I have traveled to many countries and been to many places. I'm afraid your enlightenment books are not worthy of my attention."

Chen Wang smiled and said, "Elder Bai, please take a look first."

Unless this old man is a liar and doesn't keep his word.

He handed over the book, which had a cover but no inscription.

Elder Bai didn't dwell on these details.

He called himself Five Willows Gentleman and loved these classics and historical texts. He was extremely interested in these mundane subjects of learning, and he was not limited to any one of the Hundred Schools of Thought. He was proficient in Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism.

If he weren't in a cultivation sect, he would be a literary giant even in the secular world.

At this moment, he took the book that Chen Wang had given him and read a couple of sentences. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name."

Classics are classics because they can still resonate with people after thousands of years.

Moreover, he was also a cultivator of immortality, so he was naturally deeply moved by such Daoist classics.

Elder Bai's eyes lit up, his spirits lifted, and he read on, word by word.

"The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name."

Nameless, the beginning of heaven and earth; named, the mother of all things.

Therefore, one should always be without desire in order to observe its subtlety, and always have desire in order to observe its manifestations.

These two things, though different in name, both are called profound; profound beyond profound, the gateway to all wonders.

Upon reading this, the old man trembled slightly, his eyes gleaming. He couldn't help but stammer, "This was your childhood primer?"

Five Willows Gentleman was quite excited, his face filled with disbelief.

Chen Wang nodded and said, "It is said to be an introductory text, but it was actually given to my father by a Daoist Fang. He said that I was destined to be connected with the Tao and would surely embark on the path of immortality in the future, so he gave me this classic text to read and recite at all times."

Elder Bai immediately believed Chen Wang's explanation.

His breathing was a little rapid at this moment.

This old man rarely loses his composure like this.

Reading can cultivate one's character.

Having studied here for so many years, his composure was exceptional; he could remain unmoved even if Mount Tai collapsed before him. Yet, at this moment, he found it difficult to control himself.

"Okay, okay!"

The old man said loudly.

Ordinary people might just think the book is well-written, or even find it difficult to understand.

But a literary giant like him was immediately captivated after reading the Tao Te Ching. Its contents gave him many insights, and each sentence he read brought him a different feeling.

He only read a small portion of the Tao Te Ching sitting down, somewhat excited, and continuing to read with complete absorption.

Even Tao Te Ching, the old man remained completely absorbed in it.

The Elder Bai was in tears.

"I never imagined I would read such a classic at this age. No, this is no ordinary classic; this is the Tao!"

Elder Bai was extremely excited at this moment and had not calmed down for a long time.

Chen Wang was extremely patient; he waited quietly by the side.

This old man has spent sixty years here. To ordinary cultivators, he might seem unorthodox, but he has his own preferences. Moreover, he successfully Foundation Establishment long ago, so what's wrong with doing what he likes?

He grasped Chen Wang's hand tightly and said excitedly, "Young friend, it is truly fate that we meet. If it weren't for you, what merit would I have to see this profound truth!"

"I have spent sixty years in seclusion in these mountains reading books, yet it is not as good as reading these five thousand words today."

The white-haired old man sighed.

Chen Wang cupped his hands and said, "If one is not truly seeking knowledge, one would not have such insights upon seeing these five thousand words, nor is it something that an ordinary person can comprehend."

"When a superior person hears the Way, he diligently puts it into practice. In my opinion, Elder Bai is a superior person."

This Elder Bai is eccentric and dislikes flattery. He will even ignore any attempts to befriend him.

The qualities Chen Wang had previously displayed impressed him.

Not concealing one's origins for personal gain, or allowing others to insult one's teachers, is extremely rare and a quality seldom seen in the Cultivation World today.

That's all there is to it; it's merely a matter of some appreciation.

But Chen Wang's words really hit Elder Bai where it hurt.

Scholars don't dislike flattery, but they need to do it skillfully.

Am I a sergeant?

Elder Bai, his face glowing, laughed heartily.

"The superior man, when he hears of the Way, diligently practices it; the average man, when he hears of the Way, is half-convinced and half-doubtful; the inferior man, when he hears of the Way, laughs loudly at it. If he did not laugh at it, it would not be the Way."

"Young friend, let us encourage each other."

Elder Bai laughed heartily, extremely pleased.

Elder Bai treasured the Tao Te Ching and devoted himself to studying it.

Chen Wang also gained a lot when he left him.

He couldn't suppress his smile at all.

He learned a method of fighting with Divine Sense from Elder Bai.

It is called the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra.

Elder Bai not only passed on this method to him, but also imparted to him some of its key principles and experiences.

They taught him for two whole hours before letting Chen Wang leave.

He was indeed a man of integrity, and did not hold anything back from Chen Wang because he was eager to read the Tao Te Ching obtaining it.

He taught Chen Wang the essentials of the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra, which saved Chen Wang a lot of trouble, allowing him to quickly get started and exert the effects of the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra more effectively.

"Freebies make people happy."

Chen Wang had originally prepared himself to pay a large sum of Spirit Stone or exchange some treasures for it.

Unexpectedly, he obtained this method of Divine Sense combat simply by having a copy of the Tao Te Ching in his mind.

Upon returning to Green Bamboo Peak, Chen Wang relayed the news to Wang Yue, Wang Yue was somewhat surprised.

"That simple?"

Chen Wang said, "Elder Bai likes mortal classics, and the book I studied happened to be one that he hadn't read, so he taught me it."

Wang Yue wasn't interested in the book; he was just somewhat gratified that even without his protection, his little brother could probably still thrive in the sect.

"You can even handle Old Bai, you have a bright future ahead of you."

"When I was young, I wanted to ask him for the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra. I tried my best and used my brains, but it didn't work. I never expected that you would learn it."

Chen Wang said, "Every drink and every sip is ordained by Heaven."

Wang Yue said, "What I said before was not wrong. The simplest way is to crush it with Divine Sense and directly attack it."

Chen Wang said, "This method is quite profound. Although Elder Bai told me some key points, I am still not quite sure about it. I hope Brother Wang can help me practice together."

Wang Yue smiled and said, "Alright."

I felt a pang of emotion.

"This kid is really smart. If the sect doesn't run into trouble, he might do a better job if he takes over Guo Tianci's position."

Chen Wang was unaware that his elder brother had already silently compared him to that sect leader.

He also shared the key points and methods of practicing the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra with Wang Yue without reservation.

Wang Yue's aptitude was far superior to his; he was the first to learn the Five Thunder Law and then shared some of its key techniques with him.

However, Chen Wang's speed in cultivating the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra was not slow either.

When feelings are fading, you can negotiate terms, be meticulous, and clearly distinguish between interests. When feelings deepen, you should be intertwined with each other; only then will the relationship be truly strong.

Elder Bai had a profound understanding of this incantation and had shared some of his insights with him, so he no longer needed Wang Yue to teach him.

But he said it that way, not wanting Wang Yue to accept his favor.

For the next few days, Chen Wang continued to cultivate the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra.

However, he heard some news: Elder Bai, who had guarded the Scripture Pavilion at the East Gate for sixty years, had left.

This news was brought back by Wang Yue.

Chen Wang was relatively isolated from information.

He had few friends within the sect and did not interact much with other peaks.

Wang Yue was different. Although he had terrible interpersonal relationships, he couldn't resist the fact that he liked to wander around.

Therefore, he actually learns about some information faster.

Wang Yue sighed, "He studied in the mountains for sixty years, Drawing the Ground as a Prison to his own little world. I thought he would die of old age in the cave, but I never expected him to leave. It seems that what you said to him that day really worked, and it has elevated Lao Bai's State of Mind to a higher level."

Wang Yue felt somewhat gratified.

Chen Wang thought to himself, "That's the Tao Te Ching. It's not surprising that we can glean something from it."

He could sit in the Back Mountain for sixty years, reading in that cave abode, building Scripture Pavilion, collecting classics and historical texts, yet no one came to visit. This old man was still content with it. Although his actions might seem a bit strange, the path of cultivation is different for everyone, and he was simply walking his own path.

Now that he has passed away, one wonders if this Five Willows Gentleman will strive for even greater heights as his time draws to a close.

The departure of this Five Willows Gentleman did not cause much of a stir. His presence was so minimal that only a handful of people knew that he knew the Six Harmonies Heart Refining Mantra.

Ordinary disciples only regarded him as an elder with an eccentric personality and a somewhat strange temper, the kind who didn't care about worldly affairs.

However, in the past few days, a distinguished guest has arrived at the sect.

This was a Daoist priest dressed in black, with an unusual and ancient face and a figure as sturdy as a pine tree.

Dragon Head Mountain, Mystic Machine True Immortal.

This True Person's high-profile entry into the Red Cloud Sect left the surrounding forces and the Profound Yin Sect completely baffled.