Preaching the Dao at Listening to the Tide Cliff

"Speaking of which, I did hear Fellow Yunzi mention before that Fuqing is the most suitable person for cultivation among her disciples, with an excellent temperament."

Fang Zelin nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Judging from the other party's current level of cultivation, they have indeed fulfilled what Yunzi said.

His cultivation level is among the highest in Rising Tide Valley.

If given more time, she will definitely leave the other disciples far behind.

"You flatter me, senior. Compared to my master and you, my meager cultivation is truly nothing."

Hearing Fang Zelin's praise, Fuqing blushed slightly.

If it's someone else praising you, then it's just praise.

However, if the person praising him is Fang Zelin, then that's a different story.

Senior Fang's cultivation has always been unfathomable.

The path he cultivated was entirely guided by the other party, and all those magnificent Daoist scriptures were written by Senior Fang.

This clearly demonstrates Senior Fang's aptitude and his capacity for enlightenment.

Compared to Senior Fang, she didn't even stand up to the contrast of a firefly and the bright moon.

"That's already quite good. Don't underestimate yourself. With such talent, you should cultivate diligently. When you achieve success in your cultivation, you will be able to protect this region."

"The Devil Race have never given up their desire to destroy us. We must be careful. We should diligently cultivate ourselves to protect our Daoist Sect."

Actually, Fang Zelin didn't tell Fuqing all of this.

Fuqing had participated in the battle against the Devil Cultivator back then, so he was naturally very clear about what happened back then.

In contrast, Fu Yun to the side, had not participated and was of slightly lower cultivation level.

In terms of personal feelings, it is naturally not as profound as Fuqing's.

Therefore, these words were primarily addressed to Fu Yun.

Although Fu Yun's cultivation level was lower, his aptitude was not as good as Fuqing's.

However, if the other person is willing to cultivate, their future achievements may not necessarily be low.

"We will keep your words in mind!"

The two men's expressions turned serious, and they answered in unison.

Fang Zelin nodded in satisfaction. "Do you two have any questions about your cultivation? If so, please speak up. While I'm still here, I'll answer your questions."

With his current level of cultivation, he certainly has the qualifications to answer their questions.

This reflects Fang Zelin's confidence in the path he has attained after hundreds of years of cultivation.

The two were overjoyed upon hearing this.

Senior Fang Fang's understanding of the Dao is so profound that probably no one among all cultivators can surpass him.

With the guidance of Senior Fang, it's like getting a free spot on the Seeking Dao Mountain!

Thinking of this, and recalling some doubts that had lingered in his mind during his years of cultivation, he immediately and humbly sought guidance.

"Senior, it is said that cultivators should be detached from worldly emotions. This disciple truly does not understand. If one is detached from worldly emotions, then why is dao companion necessary? And how can one still be concerned with the safety of all living beings?"

Fuqing stepped back slightly, indicating that if Fu Yun had any doubts, he could ask first.

When Fuqing heard his junior sister ask such a question, he couldn't help but be taken aback.

Over the years of her cultivation, she hasn't thought about these things, mainly because her path of cultivation is not on this level.

In addition, she was usually quite detached from worldly desires and had no other fellow practitioners following her path, so she did not have such concerns.

However, now that her junior sister had asked the question, she couldn't help but feel a little doubtful.

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If one is truly detached from worldly affairs, why would one need dao companion, or to be so concerned with the well-being of all living beings?

Wouldn't a cultivator be content to cultivate only their own path?

Fang Zelin, sitting to the side, spoke up upon hearing this, "The highest form of 'forgetting emotions' is not the same as being devoid of emotion; it is a state of serene stillness, unmoved by feelings. If one forgets what is said, then what is meant by 'forgetting' is that one is so deeply moved that one forgets a single word."

The ultimate transcendence of emotions does not mean being heartless; Fang Zelin already knew this.

The two people standing to the side, however, had a different idea.

Fang Zelin had no reservations at this moment and began to explain in detail.

Fu Yun sat quietly to the side, listening attentively to what Fang Zelin said. After only a moment, he suddenly understood.

So this is what "Supreme Forgetfulness" means; she had been mistaken about it before.

She had mistakenly believed that detachment from emotions equated to ruthlessness, but now, hearing her senior's explanation, she suddenly understood.

After Fang Zelin finished speaking, Fuqing perked up and quickly spoke up as well.

"The letter you wrote before, senior, did not contain the Dao Emulates Own Inherent Spontaneity principle of 'following the natural way.' May I ask if you could impart that principle today?"

Fuqing's current level of cultivation is largely due to Fang Zelin's personal guidance, which led to her current success.

The fact that he was able to cultivate to this level with just a few words of guidance shows just how important those instructions were back then.

Even so, she now feels somewhat exhausted.

Hearing that Senior Fang was willing to answer her questions, she thought to herself that it would be great if she could get a few words of guidance.

Fang Zelin did not refuse after hearing what Fuqing said.

The reason he hadn't written such a Daoist treatise before was actually because Fang Zelin's understanding of this Dao was not profound at the time.

Only in the last few hundred years has he come to understand this principle.

Thinking of this, Fang Zelin spoke up, "There is something undifferentiated and complete, which existed before heaven and earth. Silent and still, it stands alone and unchanging, moving in cycles without ceasing."

"Within the realm there are four great things, and humanity is one of them. Humanity follows the laws of the earth, the earth follows the laws of heaven, heaven follows the laws of the Tao, and the Dao Emulates Own Inherent Spontaneity."

Fang Zelin spoke softly from the side.

The profound Daoist scriptures flowed from his mouth, captivating Fuqing's entire mind and spirit.

In just a moment, Daoist energy flowed around Fuqing, and his Law Power gradually began to increase.

Not far away, countless fish below the cliff seemed to have sensed an extremely attractive call, and at this moment they all swam towards the sea.

Fish species that were mortal enemies on the seabed in the past now saw each other but did not engage in the slightest dispute.

Countless fish crowded the shore, hoping to get closer to the Daoist priest above and hear a trace of the Daoist scriptures.

According to Fang Zelin's current teachings, everything presents a glimmer of fortuitous opportunity.

It's not a problem to hear that some people develop spiritual intelligence.

If one can grasp even a little of this, a complete transformation will be within reach.

From then on, it was perfectly normal for them to embark directly on the path of cultivation.

These fish have not yet developed sentience, and their actions are utterly unaware.

But even in this confused state, their intuition was incredibly clear; that intuition told them something.

The closer they get to that Daoist priest, the greater the benefits for them!

As Fang Zelin began his sermon, Fang Zelin seemed to vanish into the surroundings.

At this moment, my whole body felt perfectly in harmony with the surrounding environment.

Many cranes are also kept in Rising Tide Valley.

The cranes sensed this inexplicable call, let out a cry in unison, and then took flight.

After flying to Fang Zelin's side, it danced and flew alongside Fang Zelin.

The cranes were even more excited at this moment.

Their ancestors have lived in this valley since very long ago.

From the moment they were born, they too lived in this valley, keeping company with the practitioners who cultivated themselves there.

Over time, he naturally acquired some Spiritual Qi and absorbed some Spiritual Qi.

Therefore, compared to cranes outside, they can be considered fairy cranes.

But to be honest, they are far from deserving of such a title.

After all, they only possessed a tiny bit of skill.

Cultivation among Demon Race is not so simple; in fact, there are practically no cultivators among the cranes.

But today, within their hazy consciousness, they felt a strange excitement.

It was as if a tremendous fortuitous opportunity awaited them.

If they can grasp it, then they can embark on the path of cultivation!

This is different from those Daoist texts!

They have no intelligence. Although there are writings by Fang Zelin in Rising Tide Valley, they cannot understand or comprehend them.

But things are different now. Now there is a Daoist preaching! And the preacher is Fang Zelin!

Given Fang Zelin's current understanding of Daoist magic, that would be an incredible fortuitous opportunity for them!

"Strange, what's wrong with all the cranes in the valley? Why do they all seem so agitated right now?"

Seeing the usually docile crane suddenly become inexplicably agitated, the Rising Tide Valley disciples standing nearby were puzzled.

Since entering the mountain gate, I have never seen a crane like this before.

What's wrong with the cranes today?

Everyone was puzzled, having no idea what was wrong with the crane.

Before they could think any further, the crane flapped its wings and flew towards Fang Zelin's direction.

When all the cranes in the valley take flight, they form a line in the air.

The disciples in the valley were quite surprised to see this scene and quickly followed on the wind.

Although I don't know what happened, so many cranes flew away with it, I have to go and see what happened.

What if all the cranes fly away by then?

With this in mind, after the disciples flew with the crane for a while, they witnessed the scene before them.

In the distance, the setting sun had already dipped below the horizon. Bathed in its light, the way the cranes danced gracefully as the light shone through them was exceptionally beautiful.

Before they could think further, they heard extremely profound Daoist teachings coming from the Daoist priest in front of them.

This startled the disciples who had rushed over. Before they could say anything, they felt as if they had been touched by that magic.

The next moment, he was immersed in the profound Daoist magic.

The disciples who remained in the valley didn't think much of it.

The cranes have flown away; the other senior sisters have already gone to see them. They can stay here and focus on their cultivation.

After waiting for a while, neither the senior sister nor a single crane returned.

This immediately alerted some disciples, who assumed something had happened or were worried that their senior sisters had been ambushed by some demons.

With this thought in mind, he called over some of his more powerful senior sisters and they chased after them in the direction they had gone.

However, even after chasing them for half a day, they still hadn't returned.

One by one, some disciples followed suit.

In the end, there were very few disciples left in the valley.

Just like Rising Tide Valley hundreds of years ago, there were very few disciples, and the place was extremely deserted, showing no signs of the flourishing of the immortal path.

This scene finally caught Yunzi's attention, who had sobered up.

However, Yunzi wasn't too worried.

She knew perfectly well that nothing major would happen in Rising Tide Valley, since Fellow Daoist Fang was there.

If anything truly serious were to happen, it would be Fellow Daoist Fang who orchestrated it.

However, the disciples' departures and failure to return did pique her curiosity.

When she expanded her divine sense, she witnessed a scene that surprised her somewhat.

On the cliff face in the distance of the valley, Fang Zelin sat upright and was speaking in detail.

At this moment, the valley was also filled with various animals.

Beneath the seawater, as far as the eye can see, are countless schools of fish.

Most of the disciples of Rising Tide Valley were flying not far away, sitting in the clouds, listening attentively to the sermon.

And the crane that had flown away was now there.

Seeing this, Yunzi couldn't help but chuckle and shake her head.

She said, "How could anything major happen here, Fellow Daoist Fang?"

Unless this major event was orchestrated by Fellow Daoist Fang.

However, it is a rare and precious opportunity for any disciple to receive a personal lecture from Fellow Daoist Fang.

With this in mind, she softly said, "Disciples of the sect, listen to my command: Fellow Daoist Fang is giving a sermon at the Listening to the Tide Cliff. Those who are interested should go and listen immediately."

Since it would ultimately benefit his disciples, Yunzi immediately sent the other disciples along.

Fortunately, Yunzi was highly skilled in Daoism and was able to remain composed even after listening to Fang Zelin's sermon.

Unlike the other disciples, who were completely drawn into the Daoist arts the moment they approached, losing all control of their own minds, he was quite different.

He wanted to go back and call the other disciples, but he couldn't.

The disciples in Rising Tide Valley were stunned for a moment when they heard their master's telepathic message, and then a shiver ran through them.

Senior Fang preaching?

What a momentous event this is!

I have only ever read the Daoist texts written by Senior Fang, but I have never heard Senior Fang preach the Dao!

However, even if I haven't seen it, what I can be sure of is...

The principles that Senior Fang spoke of are definitely not far off; in fact, they are probably even more profound!

After all, that Daoist text was written by a senior scholar hundreds of years ago. The Daoist text written hundreds of years ago was already so profound that it led them to enlightenment one after another.

Now, hundreds of years later, Fellow Daoist Fang Fang's cultivation has become even more unfathomable.

And their understanding of the Daoist principles naturally reached a higher level!

Especially when it's said personally, it's truly deafening!

This is an absolutely tremendous fortuitous opportunity for the disciples of Rising Tide Valley.

Thinking of this, the remaining disciples quickly rode the wind towards Listening to the Tide Cliff.

Listening to the Tide Cliff isn't particularly far; it only takes a short while to get there.

When the last few disciples arrived, the area was already packed with people, and there was no room left for anyone to stand.

The later disciples could only find a spot slightly closer to Senior Fang among the surrounding areas, and then sit on the clouds to quietly listen to Senior Fang's teachings.

As the wisps of Daoist magic spread from Fang Zelin's body, they also began to gradually entwine around the disciples around him.