nyslfriends Chapter 151 Two Zodiac Animals
Chapter 151 Two Zodiac Animals
Chapter 151 The Twelve Zodiac Animals
Time flies, and three years is but a fleeting moment for the creatures of the primordial world.
However, for those refugees who were eagerly awaiting refuge at the foot of Buzhou Mountain, these three years felt like an endless cycle.
With a pilgrim's heart, they eagerly awaited and meticulously prepared for this unprecedented opportunity.
On this day, as the sun rose and purple clouds drifted from the east, the majestic Buzhou Mountain was bathed in splendor.
Zhen Yuanzi slowly opened his eyes on the green rock that was imbued with the aura of Pangu, his gaze as calm as a deep pool in an ancient well.
He looked around and saw that the once empty foothills and plains in front of him were now a dark mass of people, with countless creatures gathered there.
The creatures that came were of many kinds and varied in form, a tiny microcosm of the myriad races of the primordial world.
There was a clever and agile rat spirit, huddled in a corner, its small eyes sparkling with a thirst for knowledge;
The ugly ox spirit was burly and honest, lying quietly on the ground.
Although the Tiger Spirit had restrained its ferocious aura, the "king" character on its forehead still exuded majesty.
The Rabbit Spirit is pure white and adorable, with long, upright ears, as if afraid of missing a single word;
The snake spirit, coiled and flicking its tongue, exudes a chilling yet focused aura.
The Horse Spirit of Noon, with its four hooves strong and agile, raises its head and neighs; the Sheep Spirit of Goat, gentle and peaceful, kneels and listens.
Shen Houjing scratched his ears and cheeks, looking impatient;
The Rooster spirit, with its bright crest, cranes its neck to look around; the Dog spirit, sitting loyally, has piercing eyes.
The pig spirit, plump and strong, grunted and rooted in the soil.
The twelve zodiac animals that later generations referred to, apart from the Dragon of the Year which brings rain and has long been affiliated with the dragon clan, actually made up the number eleven here.
In addition, there are many more strange and wonderful creatures: there are stone monsters transformed from stubborn rocks, which make a dull sound when they move.
There are ancient trees that have cultivated themselves to attain enlightenment, their branches and leaves moving without wind, rustling as if echoing the rhythm of Taoism; there are water spirits nurtured by spiritual springs, their forms ethereal, their waters shimmering.
There were fire spirits born from the earth's fire, with tiny flames leaping around their bodies; there were also ferocious beasts with the bloodline of the Zhen and Mao, whose faces were grotesque, but at this moment they restrained their aura and lay quietly.
Countless birds, beasts, and insects, having developed some intelligence, came to visit.
Meanwhile, in a secluded cave halfway up Buzhou Mountain, two innate Dao embryos were quietly developing amidst the rich innate spiritual energy.
One figure has the appearance of a human body with a snake's tail, surrounded by the aura of creation and life force; this is the Nuwa of later generations. The other figure has the appearance of a human body with a dragon's tail, exuding the charm of deducing the secrets of heaven; this is the Fuxi of later generations.
Although they had not fully taken human form, their intelligence had already been awakened, and they were attracted by the vast and magnificent Taoist aura and the scene of all spirits paying homage outside the mountain.
The cave dwelling is protected by a naturally formed innate barrier that isolates the internal and external energies, allowing them to perceive the profound mysteries of the teachings from the outside world without being easily detected by outsiders.
Although the scene was noisy and chaotic, no one dared to make a loud noise, and no fight broke out.
All living beings focused their gaze with utmost piety and longing on the figure in the black Taoist robe atop the green cliff.
Among them, the most powerful cultivators were only a few Taiyi Golden Immortals with calm auras and solid Dao bodies. Most of them were spirits of plants or kings of strange beasts with deep roots who were unwilling to submit to the great clans.
There wasn't a single Great Immortal among them.
Zhen Yuanzi swept his divine sense across the area and immediately understood.
The three races of dragon, phoenix, and qilin stood in a tripartite balance, vying for supremacy in the primordial world. Anyone whose cultivation reached the Great Luo realm...
They would either be recruited by the three clans with great benefits or force, becoming their honored guests or generals.
Alternatively, one could follow his example, secluded in one's own temple, quietly reciting the Yellow Court Classic, avoiding the world.
How did they end up here, living among these lowly beings? Those who gather here are all "rogue cultivators" and "remnants" whom the three races look down upon or are unwilling to submit to.
As for the hidden innate restriction on the mountainside, its aura was almost integrated with the main body of Buzhou Mountain, which was extremely mysterious. Although Zhen Yuanzi sensed it, he regarded it as a natural phenomenon formed by the residual pressure of Pangu and did not deliberately investigate it.
Seeing this, Zhen Yuanzi did not look down on him; on the contrary, he became even more determined to preach.
Under the Great Way, all beings are equal, and everyone has a glimmer of hope.
Today, he will point out this "glimmer of hope" for these struggling creatures.
He did not deliberately exude pressure; he simply raised his hand slightly and pressed it down lightly.
In an instant, an invisible yet vast, gentle and profound Daoist aura, like mercury spilling onto the ground, enveloped the entire foot of Mount Buzhou, centered on him.
The clamor abruptly ceased, and all living beings, regardless of their cultivation level or race, were silenced.
They all felt their minds clear and their distracting thoughts vanish, as if they were immersed in a warm and peaceful ocean of the Dao. They involuntarily calmed down and prepared their bodies and minds to listen to the Great Dao.
Inside the cave halfway up the mountain, the innate Dao embryos of Nuwa and Fuxi trembled slightly, greedily absorbing the pure Dao essence transmitted through the restriction, and the process of gestation quietly accelerated.
"Today's sermon marks the ninth year of my teachings. I hope you will all concentrate and gain something from it."
Zhen Yuanzi spoke, his voice still not loud, yet it was like the divine pronouncement of the Great Dao, resounding directly into the depths of the primordial spirit of every listener, crystal clear, without distinction of distance.
This sound also penetrated the innate restrictions on the mountainside, flowing like warm spring water into the newly awakened wisdom of Nuwa and Fuxi, laying the foundation for their initial understanding of the Great Dao.
He did not immediately expound on the profound and unfathomable Dao of Hunyuan, which would have been like a heavenly book to the vast majority of beings present.
He chose to start with the most basic and fundamental "Tao of Immortality".
"The beginning of the path to immortality lies in transcending the mundane, shedding the mortal body, and forging an immortal form."
Immortals are not defined by physical strength, but by their clear minds.
What is a Celestial Immortal? One who understands the workings of the Dao, comprehends the essence of one's own life, absorbs the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, refines oneself, purifies one's spirit and soul, and transcends the shackles of the mortal world—this is a Celestial Immortal.
He began by explaining how to draw qi into the body and temper the physical body, then proceeded to condensing the golden elixir, breaking the elixir to form an infant, and finally transforming into a spirit and refining the void, transcending tribulations and ascending to immortality. He described each hurdle and each change in mindset in the simplest yet most direct language.
His understanding of the essence of heaven and earth's spiritual energy and the laws governing energy circulation was also incorporated into his work. Many problems that had troubled low-level cultivators for years were suddenly solved by him in just a few words.
In an instant, many spirits and monsters in the arena who were still in the mortal realm or had just entered the path of immortality experienced fluctuations in their auras. They broke through the bottlenecks that had troubled them for a long time, and immortal light shone through their bodies, officially stepping into the realm of celestial immortals.
Joy and excitement permeated the air silently.
Inside the cave halfway up the mountain, the creative energy around Nuwa's Dao Embryo became increasingly active, and the Dao patterns around Fuxi's Dao Embryo gradually became clearer.
"—Once one becomes a Celestial Immortal, one must comprehend the profound laws and understand the mysteries. The mysteries are profound and subtle, the beginning of the Great Dao."
In the realm of the Mysterious Immortal, one must clearly discern the Five Elements, perceive Yin and Yang, and begin to glimpse the basics of the laws.
Accumulating magical power is fundamental, but understanding and applying the rules of heaven and earth is the key.
He explained the wonders of the five elements' mutual generation and restraint, the mechanism of yin and yang's transformation, the dust of space, and the fleeting moment of time.
Although no specific supernatural powers were taught, the underlying logic and principles of various laws were explained in detail. Many celestial cultivators listened with rapt attention, as if a door to a new world had been opened, and they understood the direction of their future cultivation.
Nuwa and Fuxi's intelligence grew rapidly amidst these profound Daoist sounds, and they gained their initial, hazy understanding of the laws of heaven and earth.
"————Gold represents immortality."
The path to becoming a Golden Immortal lies in condensing the five elements within one's heart, paying homage to the primordial beginning, imprinting a trace of one's true spirit upon heaven and earth, initially breaking free from the shackles of lifespan, and achieving the Dao fruit of immortality.
In this realm, one must refine one's foundation in the Dao and clarify one's own path of cultivation.
He explained how to harmonize the Qi of the five internal organs and the five elements, how to sense the primordial Qi in the darkness, and how to initially combine one's own will and perception with a certain law of heaven and earth to condense into a unique "Daoist charm".
Those beings at the peak of the Profound Immortal realm held their breath, afraid of missing a single word; this was the realm they had always dreamed of.
Nuwa's Dao embryo became increasingly affinity with the Dao of life and creation, while Fuxi's Dao embryo began to instinctively deduce the ultimate principles of heaven and earth that it had heard.
"————Taiyi is the origin, which is the source of all things. One must cultivate the five elements in the chest to perfection, and then condense the three treasures of essence, energy and spirit, and manifest the three flowers at the top of the head."
The quality of a flower's bloom determines its future path. This state requires comprehending the profound truth of "one from which all things arise"—
He explained in detail the key points of the Five Qi Returning to the Origin, the different paths and advantages and disadvantages of condensing the three flowers on the top of the head, and how to gain a deeper understanding and control of the laws one cultivates in this process.
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