yready #760 - On Tao
#760 - On Tao
However, just as he sneered inwardly, the calligraphy on the couplet seemed to suddenly come alive. A special domineering aura rushed towards him. That Dao of defiance, that powerful presence, instantly pulled him into a unique state of Dao rhythm.
The surrounding scenery became blurred, indistinct and inexplicable, profound and mysterious, almost causing him to lose his mind. A trace of blood couldn't help but spill from the corner of his mouth.
This was a collision of Dao rhythms. Before his Dao rhythm could be unleashed, he had already been struck.
The Dao rhythm emitted by just a couplet was so domineering and violent, filling his heart with shock.
Before he could understand what the opponent's Dao rhythm was, he already felt as if he was about to be defeated.
His eyes narrowed, his heart filled with disbelief. The other party was definitely not a simple character. If he could have such Dao rhythm comprehension based solely on this couplet and this Confucian Dao essay, then he was absolutely extraordinary.
Seeing the words is like seeing the person. He asked himself if he could achieve such a realm. The other party was very likely the same as him, or even stronger.
Thinking of this, a strong fighting spirit surged in his heart. He wanted to find out what abilities Li Bai possessed that could make him, a highly self-regarded cultivator, feel so shocked and uneasy.
Li Chengfeng laughed loudly, his voice hearty and high-pitched, ancient and far-reaching, as if traversing the primordial era, coming from ancient times and the future, and originating from a mysterious place, causing chills and elusiveness.
"Why should fellow Daoist be so polite? I can have today's realm, thanks to fellow Daoist for helping me. Everything is fate, everything is karma. Fellow Daoist, please come in, we can have a long talk."
At this time, Zhao Baichuan's face was flushed, and his breath was disordered. In the past few days, his master had spared no expense in selling all his family property to buy him a large amount of spiritual medicine.
After taking it, his cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds, but he knew in his heart that all of this was to live up to his master's expectations.
He would rather endure the pain and improve his realm, because his master told him that an evil enemy was coming, and his master's current strength was not enough to fight against him.
If he could advance to the sixth level of Qi Refining, he could help his master kill the enemy.
At this moment, his eyes were bright, and he suddenly came here, and Li Chengfeng's words echoed in his mind, 'a bloody disaster.'
His heart tightened. Was he really going to be killed by his master's enemy? If that was his fate, he would be willing to trade his life for his master's safety.
Thinking of this, he clenched his fists, trying to suppress the inner violence and anxiety.
Daoist Chang Xi Zhao's eyes were like torches, flashing with the light of insight into the world, and when he nodded slightly, he seemed to be able to see the deepest secrets of people's hearts.
He quickly restrained the Dao rhythm lingering around him, not daring to be negligent in the slightest, and did not confront that invisible force head-on.
Refining the heart in the mortal world, this kind of cultivation focuses on the subtlety of Dao clouds, and the God Transformation realm he has reached is only a preliminary touch to the mysteries of this vast world.
In this vast world of cultivation, the God Transformation stage is not only the peak of spell attacks, but also the beginning of Dao rhythm becoming its own rules.
Once one enters this realm, the cultivator's strength will be like the sun in the sky, strong and unmatched.
However, Li Chengfeng, this unruly cultivator, has always been immersed in comprehending the mysteries of Dao rhythm.
Although he has not experienced the tempering of refining the heart in the mortal world, he firmly believes that as long as he can break through to the subtle boundary of that half-step God Transformation, all Dao rhythms will undergo a qualitative leap and shine with unprecedented brilliance.
However, this is not Li Chengfeng's true pursuit. What he desires is the true God Transformation realm, a realm of transcendence from the world and resonance with heaven and earth.
The reason why the strong are strong is not because of how vast their external mana is, but whether they can deeply comprehend the true meaning of Dao rhythm and transform it into their own use.
At that time, with just a thought, the Dao rhythm can be used as easily as an arm, enveloping the enemy, and combined with his bizarre and unpredictable methods, Li Chengfeng will surely become an invincible strongman in this world.
At this moment, he was sitting cross-legged on a simple futon in the room, his figure upright, like a pine and cypress tree.
In front of him, there was also a futon, seemingly waiting for the arrival of an important person.
The room was decorated extremely simply, without any extravagance. Besides a chair, a desk, a single wooden bed, and the four treasures of the study symbolizing the style of literati and elegant scholars, there was nothing else.
The clothes were also plain and unpretentious, showing the owner's indifference to fame and fortune.
Daoist Chang Xi Zhao slowly stepped into this quiet place, each step seemed so calm and unhurried, as if everything in the world was under his control.
His disciple, Zhao Baichuan, followed closely behind. The disciple's eyes fell on Li Chengfeng, with a hint of timidity. He vaguely felt that as soon as he faced the other party, he had a feeling of chills all over his body, as if the other party was hiding some kind of terrifying power.
However, Li Chengfeng didn't care, he just made a gesture of invitation, signaling them to sit down.
Daoist Chang Xi Zhao was also polite, and sat directly in front of Li Chengfeng, looking at him with bright eyes, and said with a smile: "I didn't expect fellow Daoist and I are people of the same path, only one step away, you can see the blue sky by breaking through the bright moon, becoming the ceiling of human beings."
Li Chengfeng smiled when he heard the words, and said: "What fellow Daoist said is too profound. I am talented and shallow, and I cannot distinguish the truth. I don't know what fellow Daoist is here for.
Please speak directly, after all, I am old and have not many years left.
Although it is a one-night foundation, the lifespan consumption is huge, I am afraid that it will soon be dust to dust, and earth to earth."
Daoist Chang Xi Zhao's eyes narrowed, carefully looking at Li Chengfeng, but he didn't see any other clues.
All the great cultivators who refine their hearts in the mortal world, more or less in the later stage, have a special Dao rhyme manifested on their bodies, but Li Chengfeng does not have any Dao rhyme, sitting there like an ordinary foundation-building cultivator.
He muttered to himself, could it be that I think too much? Has this person not reached that level? Although he had doubts in his heart.
But he didn't show it on his face at all, and then asked: "Fellow Daoist can be regarded as a genius in Taoism, and can be said to have reached the pinnacle of Confucianism.
Confucianism emphasizes erudition, and enlightenment in one night. Fellow Daoist has a true model style.
Although you didn't ascend in one night, you did achieve foundation building in one night. In modern Confucianism, I am afraid you are also the first person."
Li Chengfeng smiled and waved his hand and said: "I dare not, I dare not. There are so many talents in the world, what is Li Chengfeng? It's just that I have made some achievements in literature and calligraphy."
Daoist Chang Xi Zhao heard the words and smiled: "Fellow Daoist is too modest. In the human world, how many people can be as arrogant as you, and dare to say such bold words as 'My fate is up to me, not up to heaven, even the way of heaven is in vain, defying the sky and changing fate'.
However, saying such words will be condemned by heaven.
At that time, if fellow Daoist is going to advance to the half-step God Transformation, the thunder tribulation will be very difficult to escape."