Fish swimming around the world

Zhang Tianshi nodded with satisfaction: "Youfa has an impulsive temperament and hates evil. He once vowed to join the imperial court, become a mighty general, and put an end to evil in the world. Unexpectedly, he actually entered Buddhism, but he must also be a angry-eyed Vajra."

Indeed, Zhang Youfa did enter the imperial court under the pseudonym Zhao Xutuo, and became a general under the second prince. He was famous among the generals in the imperial court. It's a pity that the imperial court didn't have any troops, so it was difficult to achieve its ambitions, and finally followed the second prince into Buddhism.

Jiang Fan sighed secretly in his heart, but said with a smile: "Usually he is a kind fat man who smiles at others, but once he takes action, he becomes Vajra Veda. Although he is no longer a general, he has become a demon-slayer and a defender. The Buddha's Vajra finally leads to the same destination through different paths."

Zhang Zhiling said: "Not to mention the method, who would have thought that a slick and cunning guy like you could actually enter the Taoist sect and become a heavenly master?"

Zhang Tianshi shook his fly whisk gently: "Where are you, Zhang Zhiling? Since you were a child, you have read books about sages, and studying for merit is like searching for something from a bag. You have always wanted to assist the Mingjun and help the great Zhou Dynasty, but now you have joined the Qin Dynasty. Life is always changing, and change is not easy. ”

Zhang Zhiling sighed leisurely, pointed at Jiang Fan and said, "You haven't been fooled by this boy, Linjiang Immortal."

Zhang Tianshi stroked his beard: "Although it's more than that, that single poem is indeed enough to be famous throughout the ages. Just be content with it. All the sages and sages in ancient times were lonely. Only drinkers leave their names. Even if it lasts for hundreds of generations, your name Zhang Zhiling will definitely follow it." One word of wine is praised by the world.”

Zhang Zhiling said with a smile: "In the final analysis, I picked up a good apprentice. But cousin, you are a bit bumpy. You picked up a sick master."

Zhang Tianshi sighed slightly: "I haven't seen Master for twenty years. How is he doing?"

Zhang Zhiling nodded: "It's not easy on the mountain, but it's still passable."

Master Patient, on the mountain... Jiang Fan suddenly felt surprised in his heart as he listened, "You two... are you talking about..."

Zhang Zhiling hummed: "The Five Elders of Taiyue, the Sick Man Elder."

Jiang Fan was stunned and then he realized that there was a reason why he said that the Celestial Master Tao respected Mount Tai. The sick man elder was actually Zhang Youdao's master, the previous Celestial Master, the famous Master Longhu. .

But what surprised him the most was the hundreds of years of rumors that Longhu Zhenren was the most powerful in close combat in the Taoist sect. How could he be that sick young man?

Seeing his confusion, Zhang Tianshi sighed leisurely: "The world doesn't know that Master went to Mount Tai to worship, but found that Mount Tai was not as imagined, and his own views were always very different from it, and he was often excluded. But Master thought that Mount Tai was not what he imagined. , the more this happened, the more he should stay in Taiyue. The old man once said that he would always let this holy land have a different voice, but the cost was very high, but the master had no choice but to lose all his mysterious skills and induce all kinds of diseases into the body, which ended up like this. Because of his appearance, he was able to stay in the Holy Land and spent the most time to accumulate fame and eventually become one of the Five Elders. "

Jiang Fan suddenly understood and couldn't help but sigh: "So that's the case, but I don't know why the sick man elder's ideas were rejected?"

Zhang Zhiling said: "Let me answer this question for you. Taiyue regards itself as a holy place and believes that it is a sacred authority given by God. Therefore, it should be held high, forget all feelings, and be worshiped by ordinary people. Every word should be regarded as a holy decree. The sick man and the elder believed that the holy land was not a fairyland, but was created because of the overall situation of the world. Supervising the government orders of the temple was a power given by all people. Since it has not left the world, it should be worshiped by all people. Only by observing the sufferings of the world, quelling disputes, and saving the people can you be worthy of this thousand-year incense. However, you should not regard yourself as a master. If you adhere to this idea, it will be difficult to integrate with the Taoist heart, and you will naturally be rejected by others. "

Jiang Fan finally understood the concept of divine authority or divine authority given by the people. While admiring Elder Sick Man’s understanding, he couldn’t help but feel angry: “Holy land should be like what Elder Sick Man said, it should sit in the world, govern the people and supervise the power agencies. Could it be that it has been worshiped too much and I have forgotten what to eat? Do you really think you are God’s spokesperson?”

Zhang Zhiling sighed: "Historical data records that the Holy Land was still in good condition in the early years. He also went into the world of mortals personally to care about the life and health of the people. He supervised the administration and made people harmonious. He observed the sufferings of hundreds of thousands of people. He maintained the unity of the world and promoted the road of the world. However, as time has changed, it is only a few hundred years later. , the Holy Land has forgotten the original intention of its establishment. As you said, it has gradually regarded itself as the master, enjoying the authority of turning its hands into clouds and its hands into rain, and has evolved into a false saint who dances with power. "

At this point, Jiang Fan finally figured out the relationship between Longhu Mountain and Taiyue. Co-author is one of the Five Elders and the supporting force behind the Sick Man Elder.

However, it is rumored that the Longhu Dao Sect has been weak for a long time, and this mountain sect seems to be like the sick man elder.

Regarding this question, Zhang Tianshi could only smile bitterly. Because it was essentially the same as Jiang Fan imagined.

Among Taiyue, Elder Sick Man is an exception, but he has to compromise for the ideals in his heart and show weakness. The background behind him will naturally follow suit, otherwise he will be even more fearful.

Therefore, the Tianshi Mansion dispersed its disciples and reduced its own strength, just like a sick man and an elder, holding back and waiting for the time. Unexpectedly, the shrinking of Tianshi Dao actually caused internal conflicts, causing Ziyang's faction to rebel, and even started a decades-long orthodoxy battle with Tianshi Mansion.

Later, the Ziyang Sect was used by Yu Qingcheng and had a game with Jiang Fan. As a result, the sect was destroyed, the sect leader was captured, and the Tianshi Tao finally merged into one.

At the same time, Taiyue became more and more radical, and the sick man elders had no choice but to instruct Longhu Mountain to strengthen itself for future use.

After receiving the instruction from the ancestor, Zhang Tianshi stopped his development in a shabby way. He used the resources of Ziyang Sect and the top-level masters accumulated by Longhu Mountain for many years, and soon the situation was completely renewed.

There is something very gratifying. The leader of Ziyang Sect, who rebelled because he did not understand the decline of the sect, kowtowed and apologized in front of the tablets of the ancestors after learning the truth. He sincerely returned to the sect and gathered the scattered Taoist disciples of Ziyang Sect, which further strengthened the sect's momentum.

Especially the old Tianshi himself, after letting go of distracting thoughts, his years of forbearance completely broke out. He broke through three realms in one day and became a peak great saint. The rune array and dragon and tiger body skills were all perfect. It greatly consolidated the prestige of Longhu Daomen in the world.

Jiang Fan and Zhang Zhiling both expressed their congratulations. At the same time, Jiang Fan also understood one thing. The philosophy of Tianshi Dao was similar to his own in a certain sense. Although he could not say that they would definitely be friends in the future, seeing that the old Tianshi even sent his son to his side, the possibility of them becoming enemies in the future was almost small. Therefore, he gave strong support.

He had nothing else to say, but he promised a million taels of silver as a mountain worship gift, which immediately made the greedy old Tianshi so happy that his beard stood up.