The Daoist School's Great Calamity, the Origin of the Book of Changes (6k)

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

For the young people of the town, time seemed to have lost its meaning; the only measure of their lives was the series of battles for fortune.

Half a month is neither too long nor too short; it is precisely the interval between two battles for destiny, and also the time when most martial artists enter the eighth or ninth level of the Qi Ingestion Method.

Compared to the Luofu Dao Contention, which lasted at least six months, this is just the beginning.

Although pioneers may walk alone, those who follow may still have a chance to catch up.

However, what caused everyone to grumble was the previous one or two battles of destiny, where Yu Tunzhou, as usual, only swallowed about two-fifths of the Martial Fortune.

But last night, this guy must have made a breakthrough in some way, probably his appetite, because he swallowed three-fifths of the luck in one go!

The remaining twenty-eight people in the town divided two-fifths of the spoils, which was barely enough to fill a tooth gap.

Some people are already secretly calling for "eliminating the fish thieves and seizing the Martial Fortune."

There were many respondents, but very few were actually prepared to take action.

A courtyard on the mountainside.

Li Jingxuan sensed the magnificent and powerful changes in the aura in the woods behind the house and clicked his tongue in amazement.

There are many records about that Human Emperor in the lineage, including the [Spark Instruction].

According to the description, this Qi Ingestion Method is indeed outdated in this era, but it is one of the earliest cultivation Cultivation Method of the Human Race and the most widely spread introductory method, without exception.

According to records, during the ancient war of all races, whenever there was a major battle, that Human Emperor would always take the lead and fight on the front lines. He would often charge into the enemy's ranks alone. When he activated his Cultivation Method, they would transform into a blazing millstone around him, carrying the power of heaven and earth, crushing all obstacles, and turning all kinds of alien forces into his own. His aura was as fierce as a tiger, and in terms of domineering and fierce power, no one in the world could surpass him!

When he first read this, he simply thought it was due to the Human Emperor's lofty realm, turning the mundane into the miraculous. After all, how could the [Spark Instruction] passed down through later generations possess such power?

But judging from the Senior Brother Yu is making now, he really does seem to have the aura of a tiger that can swallow up thousands of miles.

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Li Jingxuan seemed to be deep in thought.

The Supreme Purity Dharma Lineage contains a complete [Spark Instruction], which he had even studied in his spare time back then. Therefore, it can be confirmed that Senior Brother Yu was practicing was only the [Spark Instruction].

The ninth level of the [Spark Instruction] absolutely cannot achieve this.

So, did Senior Brother Yu absorb too much Martial Fortune, causing his Inner Qi Seed to mutate, or is there some other reason?

To be honest, Li Jingxuan didn't care about either option, it was just that his senior brother's side—

Recalling his conversation with his senior brother last night, Li Jingxuan couldn't help but feel strange and turned around to look.

Seeing the old Daoist priest in the temple meditating with his eyes closed, seemingly oblivious to everything, Li Jingxuan felt a genuine sense of awe and reverence.

Putting everything else aside, he really needs to learn from his senior brother's ability to pretend to be deaf and blind at crucial moments.

Beside a stream in the woods.

The Yu Tunzhou, sitting cross-legged.

An invisible vortex suddenly unfolded, covering an area of six zhang in radius!

The pure energy of heaven and earth around him surged like a tide, converging on him wave after wave, while the roar of ocean waves could be faintly seen around him.

Even the limited amount of Water Fortune Profound Qi in the stream was forcibly extracted from the water by this vortex, without wasting a single drop.

A few days ago, he finally reached the top of the tenth level, taking another step forward and forcefully pushing the [Spark Instruction] to the eleventh level!

The domineering nature of the eleventh level [Spark Instruction] far exceeded expectations; it no longer drew upon or absorbed the surrounding world, but forcibly plundered and devoured it.

However, to Yu Tunzhou's surprise, this layer of encroaching Heaven and Earth Clear Qi had completely turned into a mist. It was no longer a pure gas that was violently poured into his meridians, but rather fell gently, like spring rain nourishing all things.

In this way, the pressure on the meridians after the [Spark Instruction] is activated actually decreases instead of increases!

Last night's battle for destiny saw him single-handedly seize three-fifths of the Martial Fortune, until he was completely overwhelmed and Little Black sank back into the sea.

In this Martial Fortune, neither the Book of Changes nor the scriptures were used in the slightest. The two seemed to be slowly merging, connecting with the Fist Intent, and undergoing a profound transformation.

Therefore, he could only digest it slowly on his own.

After further digesting the Martial Fortune, Yu Tunzhou got up and returned to the courtyard, but still did not see Senior Lu.

This morning, Senior Lu said he would take a day off, and then he disappeared without a trace.

Li Jingxuan came out of the kitchen and said with a smile, "Senior Brother Yu, let's eat first."

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Yu Tunzhou readily agreed, "Alright, thank you for your trouble, Junior Brother Li."

Since he began to focus on practicing boxing, Li Jingxuan has taken over the job of cooking.

It has to be said that Junior Brother Li really does have some skills, and he's a little bit better than Li, who came from a self-taught background and relied entirely on his own efforts.

At the dinner table.

Li Jingxuan suddenly remarked, "Senior brother, your Qi Ingestion Method is making too much noise. In the future, when you cultivate, try to find a quiet place so as not to disturb others."

Yu Tunzhou's expression gradually turned serious. He understood the implication in the words and nodded solemnly, saying, "Thank you for the reminder, Junior Brother."

Li Jingxuan ladled a bowl of fish soup and handed it to Yu Tunzhou, casually saying, "The Qi Ingestion Method have no taboos among fellow practitioners, so it's common for people to practice two or even several methods simultaneously."

"Some Higher Vehicle methods, when combined, can achieve Qi Ingestion comparable to the most advanced methods, but they require a longer period of practice, and there are bound to be some conflicts between different Qi Ingestion Method."

"The effectiveness of Qi Ingestion doesn't solely depend on the Qi Ingestion Method itself; it also depends on the martial artist's innate talent or the Inner Qi Seed. Some fortuitous encounters can cause mutations in a martial artist's Inner Qi Seed, which is not uncommon."

"In addition, once the Immortal Foundation, even if it is only in its initial stages, it will promote the sublimation of the Inner Qi Seed, thereby expanding the range of pure energy absorption and release."

Yu Tunzhou suddenly realized, "No wonder my Qi vortex has grown so much recently. It turns out it's because of the Martial Fortune boosting my Inner Qi Seed. Thank you for reminding me, Junior Brother."

Li Jingxuan took a sip of fish soup and reminded him, "Senior brother, there are almost no fish left in the fish tank."

Upon hearing this, Dingguang, who had been oblivious to everything else and Dingguang solely on eating, looked up and his brows furrowed involuntarily.

This is a huge deal!

"Yeah, I'll try to catch a couple today when I have some free time."

Dingguang's eyes lit up as he exclaimed, "Senior Brother's fishing skills are getting better and better!"

"Not bad, the friends in the river are kind enough." Yu Tunzhou looked at Li Jingxuan and asked curiously, "Junior Brother Li, I've heard that the Martial Ancestor created a cultivation method that integrates nature and life based on the [Book of Changes] left by the Dao Venerable, and also drew on the unparalleled skills of Buddhism. Is this true or false? And which Buddhist skill did he draw on?"

Li Jingxuan put down his bowl, pondered for a moment, looked out the window, and slowly said, "This person did indeed create the method of mutual reference between life and nature, thus bringing together the cultivation system after High Antiquity and opening up the Martial Dao of today, but—"

He shook his head. "This person's foundation is not based on the [Book of Changes Book of Changes, and he probably hasn't even read it."

Yu Tunzhou asked in confusion, "Why do you say that?"

Li Jingxuan said calmly, "Because he can't understand it; no one in this world can understand that [Book of Changes]."

Yu Tunzhou, stunned. What does this mean?

Li Jingxuan asked softly, "Senior brother, what exactly do you think the [Book of Changes] left behind by the Dao Venerable is? Is it a Daoist book? Does it record some earth-shattering Daoist Divine Ability? Or is it Tongtian Great Dao that leads directly to the root of the Great Dao?"

"Isn't that right?"

Li Jingxuan sighed, "That's the problem."

"The disappearance of that Dao Venerable predates High Antiquity. This [Book of Changes] fell into the hands of the Daoist School in High Antiquity, and subsequently passed through the hands of various lineages. Each sect's patriarch read and annotated it, and even the Human Emperor specifically borrowed it from the Daoist School, but ultimately obtained very little."

"Does Senior Brother know why?"

"Nobody can understand it?" Yu Tunzhou asked tentatively.

Li Jingxuan suddenly laughed, a particularly helpless laugh, "That's what everyone originally thought."

"After all, it was left behind by the Dao Venerable. Since we can't understand it, it's definitely not that there's a problem with this [Book of Changes], but rather that we 'have a problem.'"

"Until the Human Emperor was born and reached the pinnacle, he was only a hair's breadth away from the Human Emperor that Dao Venerable had reached before his disappearance!"

"It was just said that the Human Emperor borrowed it from the Daoist School —but in fact, it was the Daoist School sages who took the initiative to approach him, hoping to ask the Human Emperor for some guidance."

"But who would have thought that after the Human Emperor perused that [Book of Changes], he shook his head and said bluntly, 'This is not for those Daoist School elders of that time, but for ordinary people of later generations to use as a foundation for cultivation.'"

"Upon hearing this, all the senior members of the Daoist School sect reacted with disbelief, even though it was the Human Emperor who spoke it."

"After all, even they can't understand this stuff, so how can ordinary people understand it, and how can they lay a foundation for it?"

"After that, they also conducted experiments with newly initiated disciples, but still no one was able to gain any insight from it."

"Later, the Human Emperor launched an expeditionary war, and both Daoism and Buddhism responded in kind. Only then did the sages of Daoist School realize that they had wasted too much time and energy on this [Book of Changes], and finally, after much painful reflection, they sealed it away."

"After the High Antiquity, the Human Race occupied the Central Plains, possessing the four continents, and the world was at peace. Within the Daoist School, some people set their sights on this sealed [Book of Changes]----"

At this point, Li Jingxuan sighed and said with a bitter smile, "This is also the first great calamity for the Daoist School since High Antiquity times. Surrounding this [Book of Changes], the various lineages of the Daoist School have been fighting endlessly, and countless lineages have been completely severed in this battle!"

Even if an High Antiquity sage were to emerge and vehemently denounce that the [Book of Changes] as utterly useless, no one would believe him.

"After all, who would believe that the only thing left behind by the Dao Venerable would be completely useless and without any effect? They would only suspect that the other party has hidden the real thing and is trying to fool them with a fake!"

"In the end, this [Book of Changes] was lost."

"When it reappeared, it was after the rise of that Martial Ancestor, who was searching for all the techniques in the world, and he actually found this lost [Book of Changes]."

Upon hearing this, Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but ask, "Could it be that the various Daoist School are besieging Martial Ancestor because of this [Book of Changes]?"

Is there a connection?

"Senior brother guessed correctly," Li Jingxuan said softly. "However, this time it's completely different from the last great calamity. The various lineages have learned from the experience of the last calamity and decided to sit down together and see if this thing is actually useful. If it's useless, then destroy it completely to prevent future generations from having inappropriate greed."

"But in the end, everyone discovered that even if the physical medium was destroyed, the True Intention of this [Book of Changes] would remain forever."

"Left with no other choice, we had to seal it away in this grotto-heaven."

"It is publicly announced that the Martial Ancestor left his legacy in this grotto-heaven, and all families are welcome to try to comprehend it."

After hearing these words, Yu Tunzhou was speechless for a moment and could only drink a sip of fish soup to calm his nerves.

The origin of the [Book of Changes] is completely different from what he had previously guessed!

He asked, "Is that [Book of Changes] still in this grotto-heaven?"

Li Jingxuan nodded and said, "The vessel has been destroyed, but the True Intention meaning remains forever, existing within this world."

"For a thousand years, Daoist School disciples, harboring ambitions and unwilling to accept their fate, have all entered this realm after paying certain prices, but ultimately gained nothing."

"Later, the higher-ups of various Daoist School reached a tacit agreement that this [Book of Changes] should be sealed here forever."

Yu Tunzhou's expression hardened, and he instantly understood the implied meaning.

Even if someone were to collect True Intention the Book of Changes, they probably wouldn't be able to leave this grotto-heaven alive.

He never imagined that the truth about the [Book of Changes] was not the "supreme inheritance" that countless people craved, but rather the "source of disaster" that the Daoist School had discarded like trash yet could not destroy!

The difference between the two is truly difficult to measure.

Yu Tunzhou silently looked at the Daoist text in his mind.

It turns out that no one in the world understands you.

Only I understand you.

At this moment, the profound Daoist meaning contained in the Daoist scriptures and the essence of Taijiquan Intent seemed to have quietly reached a new level.

Huh, you can do that?

Li Jingxuan seemed a little thirsty after speaking, so he finished the fish soup in one gulp and prepared to serve rice.

Yu Tunzhou, fully embodying the care of a senior brother for his junior brother, snatched the bowl, filled it to the brim with rice, handed it over, and urged, "Junior brother, what's the origin of that unparalleled Buddhist School? You haven't told me yet."

Helpless, Li Jingxuan could only continue, "It is said that before the Buddha disappeared, he sensed that a great calamity would befall the Mortal Realm, and all living beings would be forever trapped in a sea of suffering. Therefore, he left behind a supreme method for the world."

"As the Buddhists say, the highest form of Dharma is the one that allows all beings to transcend the limitations of this life."

"This method is called the [Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic], originally one of the foundational methods of Buddhist School. It is unknown why it was chosen by the Buddha and designated as the supreme method for saving the world."

Yu Tunzhou murmured, "The Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic— "

"Yes, it's the [Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic]." Li Jingxuan nodded. "It's said that this [Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic] has the effect of turning the rotten into the miraculous, but I don't know the specifics."

After saying that, Li Jingxuan picked up his chopsticks. If he didn't eat soon, there wouldn't be any left to eat. This Buddhist School's appetite was far too good!

I wonder what kind of astonishing phenomena this person will create when he practices Qi Ingestion cultivation in the future!

Yu Tunzhou lost its appetite.

The golden scripture in his mind begins with the word "Yi" and contains the following meanings. "All dharmas are equal, there is no superiority or inferiority".

Now it seems that it is definitely the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic /Tendon Changing Classic).

He suddenly realized that both the [Spark Instruction] and the [Refining the True] had transcended their initial limitations.

After confirming this, Yu Tunzhou's first thought was of Master Xuanku next door.

This senior always said he had no affinity with Buddhist School.

"Junior Brother Li, why did the [Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic] end up in this world, with a similar history to the [Book of Changes]?"

Li Jingxuan shook his head and said, "I don't know much about Buddhist School."

Yu Tunzhou glanced at Dingguang, who was theoretically the most knowledgeable about Buddhist School in the room, but quickly shook his head and gave up on asking further questions.

He suddenly asked in confusion, "It seems that both the Book of Changes and the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic are intended to lay the foundation for future generations?"

The Book of Changes was personally certified by the Human Emperor, while the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic Jing was originally a foundational text of Buddhist School.

Li Jingxuan's hand holding the chopsticks paused in mid-air for a moment.

He looked up earnestly and said, "Senior brother, you've noticed too. When I first heard about these two past events, I also had this question, so I specifically asked the senior brother who led me into the sect."

"What did he say?" Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but ask.

"Have no idea."

"?

"That's exactly what that senior brother meant," Li Jingxuan shrugged. "That's why I came. I came to this grotto-heaven for two reasons: first, to see that Martial Ancestor, and second, to see that [Book of Changes]."

Yu Tunzhou asked cautiously, "Junior brother, did you see it?"

Li Jingxuan murmured with emotion, "This world is filled with the Dao."

Yeah, that means I didn't see it.

After listening to this conversation, Yu Tunzhou roughly understood that Junior Brother Li must have seen some clues in his [Spark Instruction], which is why he specifically reminded him today.

If the Book of Changes doesn't make sense, then it must be the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic).

Turning the rotten into the miraculous----

The Higher Vehicle [Spark Instruction] propelled one to the pinnacle, truly a feat of turning the rotten into the miraculous.

There's nothing we can do about it. The practice of the Qi Ingestion Method requires day and night, and he can't possibly hide in the deep mountains and forests to practice every day. It's only a matter of time before his abnormality is discovered. Now that Junior Brother Li has helped him point out the key, it's a good thing.

From this day forward, if anyone asks him again, he will be known as a half- Immortal Seed who has already shown signs of Immortal Foundation, and Inner Qi Seed has been sublimated.

Seeing that Senior Brother Yu remained silent and did not pick up his chopsticks, Li Jingxuan assumed that his senior brother was somewhat uneasy, so he comforted him, "Senior Brother, receiving the inheritance of our predecessors is nothing special, it's just a stroke of fortuitous opportunity. I also had a small fortuitous opportunity when I was young, receiving the inheritance of our lineage's patriarch."

"At our level, how far we can go and how high we can climb depends not only on talent, inheritance, and fortuitous encounters, but also on a person's Daoist heart and spirit. This is the key to determining our upper limit."

Yu Tunzhou out of his reverie and casually asked, "Junior Brother, which lineage of Daoists do you belong to?"

If he remembered correctly, Junior Brother Li and the old Daoist priest seemed to be from the same school.

"Senior brother doesn't know? Junior brother comes from the Supreme Purity Dharma Lineage."

"Highest Purity, which one—" Yu Tunzhou paused, "One of the Three Pure Ones, Highest Purity Highest Purity Celestial Worthy of Numinous Treasure of Daoist School?"

"Exactly."

Yu Tunzhou fell silent again.

Since there is Buddha, then having the Three Pure Ones doesn't seem like such a big deal.

Yes, Old Xie mentioned it last time; among the ancestral temples of Daoist School, there is one called [Shangqing Mountain].

Li Jingxuan said softly, "I don't know much about Buddhist School matters, but I've heard that both the [Book of Changes] and the [Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic] are now taboo."

"The presence of Buddhist and Daoist priests here is actually to prevent anyone from obtaining these two classic texts again, taking them out of the country, and causing bloodshed."

Hearing this, Yu Tunzhou frowned. "You don't understand them, but I do. Is it my fault?"

He retorted angrily, "You don't mention the [Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic], you only talk about the [Book of Changes]. Since the Human Emperor has already pointed it out, the [Book of Changes]..."

"If it was left by the Dao Venerable to lay the foundation for future generations, why doesn't the Daoist School distribute the [Book of Changes] throughout the world until someone who can understand it appears?"

"Preferring to keep it sealed away rather than reveal it to the world, ultimately leading to a great calamity for the Daoist School, is this not a karmic backlash caused by violating the Dao Venerable's last wishes?"

"And now they're even going so far as to completely ban two classic texts! I wonder if the Dao Venerable or the Buddha were alive today, they would slap these people to death!"

Li Jingxuan opened his mouth slightly.

No wonder my senior brother and Lu Huaiqing get along so well!

In the Daoist temple next door.

The old Daoist priest murmured, "May the Heavenly Venerable grant boundless blessings, and may the Ancestral Master be above. These were all said by young friend Yu; they have nothing to do with this humble Daoist priest."

"However, I feel that it seems, perhaps, or maybe makes some sense?"

Li Jingxuan solemnly corrected him, "Senior brother, although the Dao Venerable has disappeared, there is no limit to life and death at that realm, so the phrase 'last wish' is not quite appropriate."

Yu Tunzhou quickly expressed his gratitude.

Li Jingxuan suddenly laughed and said, "Senior brother, do you know where the foundation lies for the Aristocratic Clan powerful clans and sects to monopolize the Martial Dao world in this era?"

Yu Tunzhou frowned, guessing, "Cultivation Method?"

"Indeed," Li Jingxuan smiled. "If Aristocratic Clan major clans simply collect Higher Vehicle Qi Ingestion Method and prevent them from circulating among the common people, then even martial artists in the Lower Vehicle Foundation Establishment stage can only reach the Divine Ability Realm at most. No matter how talented you are, you will never be able to break through to the External Scenery."

"Therefore, once you leave this grotto-heaven, Senior Brother, you should still be careful with your words. Even if that's what you truly think, wait until you're at the top and feeling the chill before uttering it."

"Furthermore, senior brother, there's really no need to worry too much. Lu Huaiqing is currently the one guarding the Buddhist School."

"But the Daoist School is yours, and I don't know whether I should feel at ease or not," Yu Tunzhou thought to himself, before suddenly asking, "And what is your opinion on this matter, Junior Brother?"

Li Jingxuan put down his chopsticks and said calmly, "I only ask that the Great Dao be raised a little higher."

"Senior brother, I've finished eating. Could you please wash the dishes today?"

The Yu Tunzhou and nodded, its mind wavering.

Today's conversation with Junior Brother Li resolved many doubts that had been weighing on his mind for three years, and also finally put to rest some long-standing concerns.

As his hidden worries gradually dissipated, the invisible barrier that had existed within him also vanished at that moment.

The Daoist scriptures and golden inscriptions deep within his mind merged more and more deeply with the Taijiquan Intent flowing through his body.

He gazed quietly at the Daoist scriptures and golden inscriptions deep within his mind.

The world doesn't understand you, but I do!

He picked up his bowl and chopsticks, intending to first satisfy his hunger.

The next moment, looking at the empty vegetable bowl in front of him, Yu Tunzhou's face darkened.

"Dingguang!"

"Senior brother, are you going fishing?"

"Start a fire!"

"Huh? Senior brother, you want more?"