Liu Yin's words immediately solved the mystery of the legend of the "saint" in the world of cultivation—
It is said that the "sage" in ancient times had neither a master nor a successor, and no one knew how he acquired his extraordinary skills.
No one in the cultivation world knows this person's name.
Because the "sage" had never entered the world of cultivation. To be more precise, he was not a true immortal from the beginning.
Zhu Changyang recalled the memories of "Shuohui" that he received in his heart mirror. In those memories, "Shuohui" had never bothered to seek the great way, and "his" pleasure had always been only in the life of mortals.
He traveled in the mortal realm, making friends with mortals wherever he went, making water wheels and farm tools for the villages, and working with the villagers to improve construction technology and drainage systems. He also occasionally made some small wooden cars and horses that were not very useful but just for fun.
These are the things that "Shuohui" has always been truly interested in. In "his" eyes, the so-called great truth and justice are not as interesting as a dog on a bench.
"He" did not practice any of the cultivation methods. After gaining cultivation, he naturally learned how to refine equipment simply because that was his hobby.
This path to enlightenment is actually not difficult to understand. In the modern society where Zhu Changyang grew up, there are many legends about deification through faith.
In the history he was familiar with, many figures who were supported by the people during their lifetime had temples built for them after their death, and were worshipped with incense, becoming "gods" in a sense.
Zhu Changyang suddenly thought of the live broadcast system that he had traveled through with. This might be the reason why he had no spiritual roots but was able to increase his cultivation by using the "popularity" of the live broadcast system.
The so-called popularity comes from the recognition of the audience.
Zhu Changyang was still puzzled and said hesitantly: "But, but..."
But he couldn't explain what it was.
There are thousands of methods in the world of cultivation. Even the Joy Zen, the Furnace Technique, the Killing Dao, and other methods that don't sound very serious have many supporters, and there are countless people who have fallen into demons.
But in the more than two years since he traveled through time, he has never heard of anyone practicing Taoism with "faith". Some immortal sects, such as the Yuxu Sect, even regard mortals as grass.
Otherwise, he would not have realized the true meaning of "popularity" only now.
Liu Yin seemed to guess what he was thinking and asked, "Are you wondering why this way to become a saint has not been passed down to later generations and has even been forgotten by the immortal sect?"
Zhu Changyang: "Why?"
Liu Yin sighed softly: "Because the heavenly tribulation is difficult to overcome."
Reaching the sky with the strength of all the people is a very difficult process in itself, and requires more time and energy than other methods.
But the results may not be satisfactory.
Because mortals' usurpation of power can easily anger the Great Dao, when they ascend, the thunder and lightning tribulations sent down from the blue sky are often immeasurable.
Therefore, very few people who seek immortality would take this path. In addition, after the great flood, the world changed and this method was gradually forgotten by later generations.
So much so that whenever the unknown "saint" is mentioned, people only know that he has great powers, but no one knows where he got his power from.
Zhu Changyang thought of the sky full of lightning that he saw in his heart mirror, and the black figure standing in front of "Shuohui" and trying hard to resist the lightning. He suddenly understood something, and his heart felt heavy for a moment, just like the Yongze City in his dream, which kept falling under the impact of the flood.
After a long while, he finally laughed out loud, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "What exactly is the so-called great way?"
Liu Yin felt that his reaction was a little strange and was about to ask again when the barrier around the water pavilion shook violently and the calm lake surface exploded with water splashing into the sky.
Their conversation was interrupted. Looking up, they saw that the air at the exit of the pavilion suddenly twisted, and spider-web-like cracks appeared.
Zuo Zhe's anxious voice came from behind the crack: "Hey, Mr. Jun, calm down. The Sect Master is just talking to the Master. There is no danger..."
Before he finished speaking, the "spider web" swung violently and shattered like a mirror. The barrier collapsed, and two figures appeared out of thin air at the entrance of the waterside pavilion.
The person in front was dressed in white clothes as white as snow, with eyebrows and eyes as picturesque, but his face looked very grim. It was Jun Shu.
The next person was Zuo Zhe with a helpless look on his face.
Liu Yin frowned: "You..."
"Master." Zuo Zhe hurriedly bowed and explained, "Mr. Jun is worried about the sect leaders and is unwilling to wait outside."
It turned out that all other contestants had also entered Yiye Kingdom, but they were all taken to the flower hall of Jingtian Palace for reception.
Only Zhu Changyang came to the water pavilion.
The other contestants were envious of Zhu Changyang for being able to meet the Six-Seal God, but Jun Shu was very uneasy. As soon as he woke up, he quickly tracked down here using the blood contract between him and Zhu Changyang.
Liu Yin was a little unhappy: "Why are you so anxious, Mr. Jun?"
Jun Shu ignored him and looked at Zhu Changyang. Seeing that he was safe, he breathed a sigh of relief and quickly changed his face, saying harmlessly, "Changyang, don't listen to their nonsense. I just came out for a walk and didn't expect to walk here unknowingly."
As he said this, he sighed in a serious tone, "It's all because One Leaf Kingdom is too small."
Six seals, left track: "..."
Does this person want to listen to what he is saying first
The barrier of the water pavilion was broken by the beating. Who could be so violent "unknowingly"
But Zhu Changyang's eyes curved up: "I believe you."
Six seals, left track:?
No, why are all the sect leaders also telling lies with their eyes open
What kind of trend is this among industrialists
Just as they were almost done talking, Zhu Changyang stood up, said goodbye to Liu Yin, then walked to Jun Shu, took his hand, and said with a smile: "Let's go."
Jun Shu raised the corner of his mouth: "Okay."
Seeing that the two were about to leave, Liu Yin suddenly said, "Masters, please wait a moment."
Zhu Changyang paused and asked, "God, is there anything else?"
Liu Yin looked at Jun Shu, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said: "I wonder if the sect leaders know the origins of Mr. Jun?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Jun Shu's expression changed immediately, and murderous intent filled his eyes. He was about to make a gesture with his hands, but was immediately held down by the person next to him.
"I know." Zhu Changyang nodded and said casually, "He is a demon."
Since the six seals can reveal his fate, they can naturally also reveal Jun Shu's. There is no point in hiding it, so it is better to say it directly.
Jun Shu was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously wanted to explain, but he saw Zhu Changyang smiled slightly and continued, "He is also my Taoist partner."
Liu Yin and Zuo Zhe were even more shocked by this sudden revelation. They were stunned on the spot and it took them a while to come back to their senses.
Liu Yin coughed lightly and bowed to the two of them awkwardly: "I am sorry for being rude."
Jun Shu was in a good mood, and his killing intent disappeared instantly. He just sneered and said generously: "You are lucky this time, so I won't bother with you."
Six Seals: “…”
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Walking out of the barrier of the water pavilion, the scene in front of me suddenly changed.
As far as the eye can see, there are green mountains and clear waters. On the mountainside, there are neatly built houses that form a small city. At the foot of the mountain, there are vast farmlands, roads and paths, and the sounds of dogs and animals can be heard. It is a beautiful and picturesque scene.
This is what Yiye Tianguo really looks like.
Jun Shu had no intention of appreciating the beautiful scenery. He just held Zhu Changyang's hand tightly, feeling a little uneasy: "You already knew my identity, why didn't you tell me?"
Zhu Changyang did not answer, but asked: "Have you finished the candy I just gave you?"
Jun was startled: "It was you just now..."
Zhu Changyang nodded: "It's me."
He guessed correctly. When entering Yiye Kingdom, he and Jun Shu both triggered Zhi Qiuzi's legacy and entered the heart mirror at the same time.
Generally speaking, even if everyone is in the mirror at the same time, each person's world in the mirror of their mind exists in isolation.
But he and Jun Shu share common memories and confusions—the world-destroying flood ten thousand years ago.
The two people's minds were connected, so they entered the same illusion and met in the illusion, but they both thought that the other was just a memory from ten thousand years ago.
Zhu Changyang was not even sure about his relationship with "Shuohui".
After reading the plot of that year together, Jun Shu called out his current name before falling asleep in the flood.
Zhu Changyang suddenly realized that the Jun Shu in the illusion was actually the Jun Shu ten thousand years later.
Although Jun Shu had long discovered that the "Shuo Hui" in the illusion was somewhat different from the one in his memory, and had even taken out candies and biscuits that did not exist ten thousand years ago, he just thought that he had confused the memories of the two lives together.
In other words, deep down in his heart, he has been avoiding a certain possibility.
Knowing that Yiye Tianguo was not in danger, he still came to find Zhu Changyang anxiously, also to confirm that Zhu Changyang was still by his side.
"So it really is you." Zhu Changyang's throat tightened, but he laughed unconsciously, "It really is me too."
Until this moment, he finally confirmed all his guesses—
His name is Shuo Hui.
Ten thousand years ago, he met Jun Shu while traveling. The two traveled across most of the continent together and finally returned to Yongze City to settle down.
The demon world in later generations has always wondered why the natural demon species appeared in the Undying Land. So this is the case.
Ten thousand years later, they met again in the dustless land according to the agreement they made in the flood, but they had temporarily forgotten their past.
After Jun Shu regained his power in the Demon Realm, he remembered most of the things.
It was not until Zhu Changyang entered the mirror of his heart and saw the memories of the past that he realized the mystery of his "time travel".
But there is still a doubt.
Zhu Changyang stared at Jun Shu intently and asked, "When did you remember this?"
Jun Shu's expression froze, and he said unnaturally: "Not long..."
This is the truth. Back then, Shuo Hui was worried that he would not be able to sleep peacefully, so he deliberately took away the memories of their time together.
So after he regained his power from the Demon Realm illusion, although he remembered most things, the only thing he couldn't remember was the part about Yongze City.
It was not until he returned to Buchendi and founded a sect with Zhu Changyang in Fubiao Mountain and traveled frequently between the two sides of the Penxue River that he gradually remembered the flood.
Also recognized Zhu Changyang.
Zhu Changyang smiled bitterly: "Why didn't you ever tell me?"
This has always been his doubt. If Jun Shu concealed his identity as a demon in the beginning, it was because of the conflict between good and evil, and he was afraid that Zhu Changyang would distance himself from him.
But later on, they had a lot of dealings with the Demon Realm. Jun Shu knew very well that he had no prejudice against the Demon Realm, but why did he still keep his mouth shut
Jun Shu lowered his eyes and was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke: "I'm afraid you will think that my devilish nature has not changed."
"Chang Yang, you saw in your heart mirror that it was me who split the Penxue River and diverted the flood to Yongze City."
Back then, with the strength of the two of them, they could have protected the entire city.
After the collapse of Daishan Mountain, Shuo Hui proposed to use a sword to split a river on the continent to divert the flood to the uninhabited barren lands.
Seeing that Shuohui had used most of his skills to support the defense formation of Yongze City, Jun Shu was worried that Shuohui might run out of energy, so he suggested that he open the river.
He did successfully create the first gap at the foot of Daishan Mountain, but when he swung the second sword, the blade was deflected by thunder, and the river split towards the direction of Yongze City.
He watched helplessly as the flood engulfed Yongze City. His sword became a sword of destruction, but he was powerless to do anything.
So even though he remembered everything, he didn't dare to recognize Zhu Changyang.
He was afraid that Zhu Changyang would remember that he was born a demon and eventually became a person who destroyed the world.
"How can I blame you for this?" Zhu Changyang gently stroked his face and sighed, "You clearly blocked the calamity for me in the beginning."
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To clarify, "There is blood at the city gate, and the city will sink into a lake" is a paraphrase of an ancient prophecy. This story can be found in many books. The one I referred to was Professor Luan Baoqun's "Rumors and Prophecies in Ancient China". The last sentence "The citizens of the city will turn into fish" was made up by me.
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