Flying Profound Hall.
Zhiyuan sighed softly, "You shouldn't go to the Demon-Expelling Hall; it's extremely dangerous."
He said, "You don't know the situation in Jingyang. Jingyang City is a prefectural city, so naturally there are no demons or monsters there."
"However, the Jingyang Upper Court manages all the Lower Court in the entire Chunan Commandery. If any Lower Court has a problem, they will seek help from the Upper Court."
"If the Lower Court can't solve the problem, you can imagine how intractable it is. Moreover, the surrounding counties under the Upper Court's jurisdiction are mostly not peaceful either."
"Grandmaster is right, I was indeed a bit reckless."
Zhou Wuji knew that Zhiyuan meant well, but he couldn't mention the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment, so he could only explain, "I just wanted to make a good impression on the abbot. The words were already out, and it was too late to regret them."
The Zhiyuan Daoist priest nodded and said, "Since the abbot has already asked you to go to the Demon-Expelling Hall, it's unlikely he'll change his mind anytime soon."
" Zhiying the Demon-Expelling Hall is a master of the Army-Breaking Lineage. Don't be fooled by her white hair and kind appearance; she is actually very tough at heart."
"When you get to the Demon-Expelling Hall, don't stand out too much. There are plenty of experts more skilled than you. Just observe and learn more..."
The Zhiyuan priest strongly disagreed with Zhou Wuji's choice, but since things had come to this, there was no use in regretting it.
They only hoped that Zhou Wuji would work for a year or two, and then, after he received his ordination and advanced to the Fifth Rank, he could legitimately go into seclusion for a period of time.
Then you can prepare to participate in the Jingyang Dharma Assembly and withdraw from the Demon-Expelling Hall.
The Demon-Expelling Hall offers the best benefits and the highest income, but it is undeniably dangerous.
Especially in recent years, it seems the earth's veins have truly reversed, and all sorts of demons and monsters have emerged.
The demonic sect's cultivators are hiding in the shadows, causing trouble and making life unbearable for the people.
When ordinary people are struggling, it can trigger even more intense conflicts.
Ordinary people can't even get enough to eat, so how can they have the mind to make offerings to the gods? Ordinary people may seem the least important, but they are actually the foundation of a vast dynasty.
When the foundation begins to crumble, it will naturally affect the upper echelons.
Zhiyuan to stay in the Upper Court could clearly sense that life Upper Court was not easy either.
Slaying demons and monsters best demonstrates the power of the Upper Court and gains the trust of the people, thus earning their faith.
Therefore, the Demon-Expelling Hall holds the most important position in the Upper Court and has the largest number of members.
In recent years, due to the increasing number of battles, the number of cultivators lost by the Demon-Expelling Hall has also been rising rapidly. Among them are many Fourth Rank and Fifth Rank experts.
Although Zhiyuan was only the Palace Master of the Flying Profound Hall, he was quite familiar with the situation in the Upper Court. It was precisely because of this that he was worried about Zhou Wuji's choice.
The old Daoist then comforted Zhou Wuji: " The Demon-Expelling Hall holds an important position and wields great power. If you can achieve something there, you will gain even more attention from those above and below."
"Your skill in combat isn't a bad thing either..."
Just as Zhou Wuji was about to say something, Yang Tie Ying knocked on the door from outside. "Master, True Person Zhihua has arrived."
Zhiyuan nodded to Zhou Wuji, signaling him to hurry and greet True Person Zhihua.
He was able to invite True Person Zhihua from afar to Yunyang, which means he must have had a personal relationship with True Person Zhihua.
The old True Person Zhihua valued Zhou Wuji highly, and this relationship should naturally be maintained.
As Zhou Wuji emerged from the side hall, he saw True Person Zhihua standing in the middle of the courtyard, holding a whisk in her hand, her posture relaxed and serene.
The blazing midday sun in July seemed to have no effect on her; on the contrary, it made her even more radiant.
Zhou Wuji stepped forward and bowed in greeting. True Person Zhihua nodded in acknowledgment, "You must be cautious when you go to the Demon-Expelling Hall."
"Demons and monsters are certainly dangerous, but the Devil Cultivator from all sides are even more dangerous."
" The Devil Cultivator would love for chaos to ensue; the more chaotic the world, the more they benefit..."
"Thank you, True Person," Zhou Wuji said. "This disciple will certainly not dare to be negligent."
With True Person Zhihua sent a black bracelet into Zhou Wuji's hand.
"This is a magical Law Artifact crafted from a tree heart; let's call it the Divine Thunder Bracelet. Actually, it's a bracelet made of star gold, with runes and magic arrays engraved inside, and the tree heart placed at the center of these arrays."
True Person Zhihua said, "This item is quite simple to make, but fortunately, the tree heart is a high-level spiritual object, so this bracelet can be considered Third Rank Law Artifact."
"You only need to use your Law Power to guide the tree's core to activate Yin Thunder. Reversing the magic array will activate the Northern Dipper Tianshu Yangming Divine Thunder, which is Yang Thunder."
"Your cultivation is quite refined, so controlling this item shouldn't be too difficult. However, try to use it sparingly in daily life; if others know you possess such a rare treasure, they'll be more cautious..."
True Person Zhihua knew Zhou Wuji was very clever, but she still had to say a few words.
Working in the Demon-Expelling Hall is not an easy job.
Although the Divine Thunder Bracelet failed to be refined into Law Treasure, it is still a very powerful Third Rank Law Artifact.
Actually, it can't be called Third Rank. After all, the tree heart is powerful, and the stronger Zhou Wuji's Law Power is, the stronger the power it unleashes.
She actually felt a little ashamed, saying that she wanted to refine it into Law Treasure, but when she came back she found that it wasn't that easy.
Fortunately, Zhou Wuji Law Artifact.
Zhou Wuji took the bracelet and looked at it. The wide and thick bracelet looked more like a wristband, and there was a clasp inside so that the inner diameter could be adjusted.
Without any hesitation, he first put the bracelet on his left wrist, adjusting it to a suitable diameter that fit snugly against his wrist without being too tight.
Through his Divine Sense, he could sense that there was a complex magic array in the bracelet, as well as the most important green tree heart.
It was completely hidden by the thick outer shell of the bracelet, and no outsider could see the tree heart inside without opening it.
"Your skill in Thunder Method is quite good; you'll be able to use it after a little practice."
True Person Zhihua changed the subject and asked, "The Tao gives birth to One, One gives birth to Two, Two gives birth to Three, and Three gives birth to all things. What is the explanation for this?"
Zhou Wuji was slightly surprised that something he had casually written in the cave had actually been seen by True Person Zhihua?
But he immediately realized that someone must have entered the secret realm to check and discovered what he had written.
Those who have reached the level of the True Person Zhihua have a real and reliable path to cultivation, and they actually prefer all sorts of abstract and esoteric theories.
Zhou Wuji speculated that the path of actual cultivation must be difficult, requiring one to perceive the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which necessitates various forms of inspirational stimulation.
Last time at the Cangwu Tree Palace, True Person Zhihua showed great interest in the Free and Easy Wandering.
So, once you reach the Third Rank or higher, you enter the Enlightenment stage?
He didn't care much about it. With the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment in hand, what did it matter if he hadn't achieved enlightenment? He could just deal with a few powerful enemies.
Zhou Wuji's mind was wandering, but he said solemnly, "The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao."
This statement is very easy to understand: the Tao that can be expressed in words is not the true Tao.
He wasn't deliberately keeping us in suspense; it's just that there are many interpretations of these few sentences from the Dao De Jing.
In the ancient times, there truly were gods in this world, who left behind various miracles, and some even ascended to become immortals.
The seven sects of Daoism are fiercely competing with each other, so it's best to avoid making irrelevant remarks about deities and the Great Tao.
True Person Zhihua was not entirely satisfied with the answer, but she also felt that these six words were quite extraordinary.
She pondered it repeatedly and realized that those six words did indeed make a lot of sense.
There are so many accomplished predecessors, some of whom even ascended to immortality, leaving behind numerous Secret Method, yet no one has ever clearly explained the Great Dao.
The profound mysteries of the Tao cannot be expressed or explained in words.
But she also felt that Zhou Wuji wasn't telling the truth. The Great Dao was indeed difficult to explain, but there was no reason why Zhou Wuji's words couldn't be explained.
If he couldn't explain it clearly, why did he write it on the stone wall?
True Person Zhihua calmly said, " The Tianquan Sword among the Northern Dipper Seven Star Sword uses wisdom to control the sword, and combined with footwork, it allows for swift escape. It is our sect's top-tier escape Secret Method."
"I had intended to pass on the Tianquan Sword to you, so you would have another means of self-defense. Unfortunately, I have no interest in it today..."
True Person Zhihua was about to turn and leave, Zhou Wuji hurriedly smiled and reached out to True Person Zhihua: " True Person, True Person, those few words of mine were just made up. I didn't mean to embarrass myself."
Since True Person, wish to hear, I dare not keep it from you.
True Person Zhihua looked understanding. "Actually, you don't need to force yourself. And don't make things up."
"Actually, it's not all nonsense; there are some ideas behind it."
Zhou Wuji said, "The primordial chaos gives rise to the primordial Qi, which divides into Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang intertwine and transform, thus giving birth to all things in heaven and earth."
The seven schools of Daoism jointly Primordial Origin One Qi Great Heavenly King as the head of all gods, and under him are the Four Symbols of Taiji, the Pure Yang, the Greater Yin, the Lesser Yang, and the Lesser Yin.
The four sects each have their own veneration of the Pure Yang Heavenly Venerable, the Taiyin Heavenly Venerable, the Shao Yang Heavenly Venerable, and the Shao Yin Heavenly Venerable.
According to the " Primordial Origin Scripture ", the Four Symbols Heavenly Venerables merged into the Taiji Divine Treasure Heavenly King.
Below that is the Taiyi Sect, which worships Taiyi Heavenly Venerable.
The Supreme Emperor of the North Pole Heavenly Emperor is the Lord of all stars, the Master of all laws, and the supreme ruler of all heavens.
In terms of status, he is second only to the Primordial Origin One Qi Great Heavenly King, but higher than all other Heavenly Venerables.
The four sects of Pure Yang, Greater Yin, Lesser Yang, and Lesser Yin were originally one sect that split into four. Although they fought fiercely among themselves, they could also cooperate and unite when facing the other three sects.
Therefore, among the seven schools, Taiyi is the weakest.
The Northern Pole Sect used to possess the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment, which ranked second and held an extremely high position within the Daoist community.
Without the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment, and without cultivating many First Rank experts, the sect's strength gradually declined, making it the weakest of the seven sects.
This statement about the Dao giving birth to One and One giving birth to Two is actually an explanation made by Zhou Wuji based on the situation of the seven sects of the Dongdao School.
The Northern Emperor had nothing to do with it, and if word got out, it would actually be quite detrimental to him.
Zhou Wuji was helpless; no matter what, these lines from the Dao De Jing couldn't be linked to the Northern Emperor.
True Person Zhihua was not angry upon hearing this; instead, he fell into deep thought.
After a while, True Person Zhihua said, "How dare you, a mere cultivator, presume to discuss the Great Dao? Do not utter these words to anyone in the future."
"Yes." Zhou Wuji had only meant to pretend and hadn't thought much of it, but now that he thought about it, it was indeed a bit inappropriate.
True Person Zhihua said, "I will pass on this Tianquan Sword to you. You must not show it off, lest you attract trouble."
Zhou Wuji. True Person Zhihua was truly his own sister. He really wanted to hug her and kiss her.
True Person Zhihua didn't say much. He pointed a finger at Zhou Wuji's brow and channeled his Divine Sense into Zhou Wuji's sea of consciousness, forming a Sword Intent.
There are actually some Daoist boys and Daoists in the Flying Profound Hall, but since True Person Zhihua is speaking here, who would dare to eavesdrop?
Furthermore, with True Person Zhihua unleashing invisible Sword Qi to shield all directions, even Zhiyuan couldn't see what she and Zhou Wuji were saying or doing, so there was no need to worry about their secrets being leaked.
After passing on the Tianquan Sword, True Person Zhihua turned and gracefully departed, leaving Zhou Wuji standing in the courtyard, stunned and bewildered...