Before Chen Ya entered the Great Sui Dynasty, he had always held a contemptuous attitude towards this eastern country. In his view, comparing the so-called largest country in the Central Plains of the Sui Dynasty with the Mongol and Yuan Empires dominating the west is no different than the comparison between a baby and a giant. As for Daozong of the Sui Dynasty, he can even be said to be dismissive. In his opinion, even if a sect living in a small corner is somewhat famous, how can it be compared with the Buddhist sect that almost covers the entire world
He is the second of the Four Heavenly Venerables of the Buddhist School and the first disciple of the Wisdom Heavenly Venerable. When his cultivation base was still very low, Wisdom Tianzun said that if you break through the obstacles in front of you, you can become a Buddha immediately. Even King Dalunming once praised him, saying that he is a disciple of the Buddhist sect who is very promising to become a god of heaven.
But he wants to get rid of that speck of dust in his heart.
For a long time, Chen Ya didn't know what the dust in his heart was. Every time I think of what King Dalun Ming said in my mind, I feel a little sad. King Ming said that if he can't get rid of the dust in his heart, then he is still a short distance away from consummation. It seems close at hand, but in fact it will never reach the other shore.
Under the moonlight in Chang'an City, he firmly believed that the great priest in red robe was the dust in his heart. Then he planned to kill the great Taoist priest, get rid of the dust in his heart, and establish a perfect certificate.
However, he found that he was wrong, very wrong.
He underestimated the strength of Taoist Heju, and was too conceited of his own strength. Since practicing, he has rarely met an opponent. After leaving Daxue Mountain, he was even more invincible. Even in the impenetrable city of Chang'an in the Sui Dynasty, he was still able to kill people with ease. Relying on Wuxiang Gong to shuttle under the blue sky and broad daylight, ignoring those people from the Sui court who were constantly looking for him in the dark. He even intentionally teased that fair and fat little Taoist.
The chubby Taoist was wearing a dark black Taoist robe, and he was obviously highly respected in the Taoist sect. But he couldn't see through his non-phase skill, so Chen Ya's contempt for Daozong became more intense.
But today, he finally understood that Daozong had such a high status in the Sui Dynasty not only because of the respect of the emperor of the Sui Dynasty, but because of the extraordinary strength of Daozong itself. Taoist Hexi's Celestial Eye could easily see through his Formless Kung Fu, and the great priest's repulsive strength made him powerless to fight back.
Facing such an opponent, Chen Ya felt a complete sense of powerlessness in his heart.
Fight, there is no chance of winning at all.
Taoist Heju's repulsion spread all over his body, the moment he rushed towards Chenya, although the seal formula Chenya held had only had time to change once, he still made his strongest attack. He can transform all kinds of magic with his finger, but the strongest technique still belongs to the source. His strongest cultivation is fingering, not any magic.
What he practiced was finger-picking.
When Taoist Heju was about to approach him, Nianhua Finger hit Taoist Heju on the chest impartially. However, the inner strength that could kill an eighth-rank master with this finger hit Taoist Heju, but it did nothing like a stone sinking into the sea. That repulsive force made his fingers disappear without a trace.
Then, he was blown away by Taoist Heju's powerful repulsion.
For the first time, he was embedded in the wall, but he was able to struggle out by himself. The second time, when he fell to the ground, he smashed four or five pieces of cold and hard bluestone slabs. He didn't know how many bones in his body were broken, and he couldn't stand up anymore.
Chen Ya tried to sit up, but couldn't support his body at all.
Lying on the ground, he watched the great red-robed priest walking towards him slowly but he couldn't even dodge. The man's steps were steady and casual, as leisurely as a stroll in a courtyard. The man's eyes were contemptuous and indifferent, as if Chen Ya was a weak sheep, or even an ant in his eyes. The man's bright red Taoist robe swayed gently in the night wind, like a hot and violent firework.
Chen Ya watched Taoist Heju gradually approaching him, and suddenly felt a strong sense of unwillingness in his heart.
It's not that he is unwilling to die, but that he is unwilling to die in such a humble way. He once imagined that even the death of a person like himself would be earth-shattering. But today, under the hands of Taoist Heju, he is so humble and weak. What is earth-shattering is not his failure, but the strength of the enemy.
"I said, you can't go."
The gap on Taoist Heju's forehead slowly opened again, and the dark red light loomed.
Chen Ya is sure that the current self has no resistance to Heju Taoist's illusion binding technique. Although he was unwilling, he was unable to fight.
The vertical eyes on Taoist Heju's forehead flashed red, and Chen Ya's body trembled suddenly, and then he lost his freedom.
But when Taoist Heju was less than ten meters away from Chenya, his expression suddenly changed, and he swung his sleeves back, and with a bang, his body suddenly accelerated and rushed towards Chenya who fell to the ground. But at the moment when he barely touched Chen Ya's body, a white lotus full of holy aura suddenly appeared in front of him.
Very peculiar lotus, white and crystal clear.
The five-petal petals look so beautiful under the moonlight, and the beauty is breathtaking. The holy aura rippling from this huge white lotus even makes one's breath suffocated. If there were ordinary people present at this time, I am afraid that many people could not resist the breath of the white lotus and would kneel down and worship.
The lotus flower has five petals, and the light even surpasses the bright moon in the sky.
Taoist Heju's eyes froze sharply, and his cultivation had been raised to the extreme. Pushing forward with both hands suddenly, the two wide robe sleeves immediately swelled up like sails full of wind. Two overwhelming repulsive forces hit the blooming five-petaled white lotus fiercely, sweeping past like two tornadoes running across the sky and earth.
At the same time, Taoist Heju paused for a moment before continuing to charge forward.
There was a crisp click.
Under the violent bombardment of the two repulsive forces of Taoist Heju, two of the petals of the holy five-petaled white lotus were cracked, as if a crystal petal had been cracked open. But the white lotus was still there, with two petals split, but it was forced by Taoist Heju's blow without retreating an inch.
The dazzling white light on the lotus suddenly flashed, and the vertical eyes on Taoist Heju's forehead stung. He could only stop his body and protect his whole body with the sleeves of his robe. When the white light was gone, where would there be lotus flowers, and where would there be dust
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Taoist Heju waved his sleeves, and the dazzling white light on the street was dispersed. The dust was also blown away by the sweeping hurricane, and the street immediately became clear again. He looked at the place where Chen Ya had fallen before, the bluestone slabs on the ground were shattered, but there was no sign of that enchanting and beautiful person.
Taoist Heju's face darkened, he squatted on the ground and looked carefully. There was nothing on the ground except the broken bluestone, and even the blood that flowed from Chen Ya's body seemed to have been evaporated by the previous burst of dazzling white light. He searched carefully for a while, but found nothing.
The white lotus shattered two petals, but left nothing behind.
Just as Taoist Heju stood up slowly, a figure flew towards him like lightning under the moonlight. In an instant, that person had arrived in front of Taoist Heju. This is an old man in a light blue robe, about fifty years old. With a long beard, there is a faint smell of dust in the dancing room.
This old man was the one who appeared on the roof of the building opposite Ke Shengju when the frontier army of Ke Shengju clashed with Wang Ding and others that day. It was also this person who knocked away Shen Qingfan who had entered the Ministry of War with a single sword that day. If the old cripple hadn't appeared in time, Shen Qingshan would not have been able to escape that catastrophe.
The old man in light blue clothes took a few steps forward, folded his fists and leaned slightly: "I have met the Taoist priest."
Taoist Heju also returned a salute, then laughed at himself and said, "I alarmed you, but I failed to keep that person. I didn't expect him to have a party with a high level of cultivation. Saw the figure of his party."
The old man was obviously taken aback: "Even you couldn't see that person?"
Taoist Heju nodded, with deep worry and solemnity on his brows.
The old man was silent for a while and said: "It's okay, we can't go far."
The old man thought for a while and said: "Even at night, as long as the city gates are closed, no one, even the Great Wheel Ming King, will be able to leave Chang'an City. Just as the city gates are closed, no one, even the Great Wheel Ming King It’s the same as if you can’t enter Chang’an City when you come here. It’s just that Chang’an City is too big, with too many gates, and the soldiers guarding the city can’t tell who is a high-level enemy. However, they can enter easily, but it is difficult to get out again easily!”
Taoist Heju was startled slightly. Although he didn't know where the old man's confidence came from, he knew that as an old man, he would never talk nonsense, so he made a decision immediately.
"Find them separately."
The old man hummed and said: "If... would you please invite Master Xiao to come forward?"
He didn't finish his sentence, but Taoist Heju understood what he meant.
"No need."
Taoist Heju shook his head, chose a direction and said, "I'll look there, and you go to the other side."
The old man nodded: "It is expected that there is no need to work for Daoist Xiao. I have already informed the Ouchi Guards, and the masters from the Ouchi Guards will arrive soon. Even if the two Commanders do not come, Mr. Zhuo Here we come, who else can escape just the three of us?"
Taoist Heju frowned slightly, as if he didn't like dealing with this old man very much. He hummed, waved his robe sleeves outward, and his figure soared into the sky like a cannonball. After the old man saw the disappearance of Taoist Heju, he shook his head helplessly and sighed, then turned around and flew in another direction.
Not long after the two disappeared, another person arrived here. Dressed in commoner clothes, his face was solemn.
It was Zhuo Buyi from Ouchi's bodyguard.
He first looked at the traces left by the fight, frowned and thought for a moment. Then he sat down on the street with his legs crossed, without chasing in any direction.
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early morning.
The summer sun always rises very early, and when people are still asleep, it has already quietly climbed over the towering city wall of Chang'an City from the east. As the sun rose, the streets gradually became lively. The breakfast chef who got up very early to start work was busy, setting up the tables and chairs, and then started kneading noodles and boiling water.
When Fang Jie opened the door, the aroma of hot noodle soup was already wafting out.
Fang Jie, who had changed into a brand-new frontier uniform, had obviously been well-groomed, and his hair was combed meticulously. The black Sui military uniform on his body was neat and tidy, and the oiled cowhide combat boots on his feet looked extraordinarily beautiful. A black belt was tied around his waist, and a very special brand was hung on it.
A word is engraved on the sign.
Wu.
This is a waist badge that symbolizes the identity of the candidates of the Academy of Martial Arts. It was issued to him by the Ministry of War before. If you want to enter the exam of the Academy of Martial Arts, you must show your badge to verify your identity. Only candidates who have reported and been confirmed will be distributed.
The young man who was originally clean and handsome became even more handsome after deliberately dressing up. Especially the well-tailored military uniform gave him a bit more mighty aura. Although Fang Jie didn't sleep well last night, it was obvious that he was in good spirits today.
"Get up, Master Fang, it's so early!"
Lao Sun, who sells hot noodle soup and steamed buns at the door, greeted warmly. Fang Jie smiled and said, "It's never as early as you. I got up smelling the scent of steamed buns."
Old Sun laughed and said, "I'm counting on this to support my family, so naturally I can't be lazy. But you, why do you have to go out so early today?"
Before Fang Jie could answer, Lao Sun suddenly slapped his forehead and said apologetically, "Oh! I forgot. Today is the big day for the Yanwu Academy's exams! Old lady, go get a bowl of noodle soup and put three times as much shredded pork in it." , and then make a steamed stuffed bun, the skin should be thin and the stuffing should be big, today is the big day for Master Fang to take the Yanwu Academy exam, so eat enough!"
"Got it, old man!"
The old granddaughter-in-law smiled brightly, and twisted her bucket-thick waist to the panel to roll out leather buns: "Master Fang, you must bring back a top three, I am very optimistic about you! Don't let those little boys with better backgrounds who don't know the heights of heaven and earth You have the upper hand, even though you haven't lived here for many days, the neighbors are all waiting for you to come back from the Martial Arts Academy with good news!"
"I've invited this meal today, and I don't charge any money! I wish you, Master Fang, a successful start and success in no time! The two of us can't do anything else, this meal is what we want!"
Old Sun said with a smile.
Fang Jie clasped his fists in thanks, then took a deep breath of the fresh morning air, opened his arms and stretched his body, a faint smile was drawn on the corner of his mouth.
feels good.
The heart is very peaceful.
Fang Jie looked at the busy old and grandson couple, and said thank you in his heart. Looking at the two couples, he seemed to see Aunt He who was holding a big basin of dirty water and cursing the street, Su Tugou who slaughtered dogs and the proprietress who served wine, and saw Fan Gu's blind dates, all of them were treating him He smiled and said, Xiao Fangjie, we are being humiliated!