Chapter 595
The voice of the Styx Spirit came again: "Two destined people, I see that you have extraordinary talents and pure hearts. I am willing to give you a treasure to help you leave this place."
Before he finished speaking, the surface of the Styx River shone with light, and a crystal clear jade slip flew out of the river and landed in front of Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan. The jade slip was engraved with mysterious runes, emitting a powerful spiritual power fluctuation.
Nangong Wan's eyes flashed with surprise, and he whispered, "Shao Ping, this jade slip seems to record a profound technique!"
Fu Shaoping nodded and said in a deep voice: "Senior, we are very grateful for your kindness. Do you have any other advice?"
The voice of the Styx Spirit came again: "You two destined people, you may encounter many challenges on the road ahead, but as long as you keep your heart, you will not be afraid of anything. Go, I wish you a smooth journey on the road ahead."
As soon as the words fell, the surface of the Styx returned to calm, as if nothing had happened. Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan looked at each other, with a hint of determination in their eyes. They put away the jade slips and quickly circulated their spiritual power, and found that the suppression in their bodies had been lifted.
Fu Shaoping said in a deep voice: "Wan'er, let's leave this place immediately!"
Nangong Wan nodded, and the two of them quickly used their skills to speed along the Styx. After a while, they finally found an exit and quickly left the range of the Styx.
After returning to the outside world, the two breathed a sigh of relief, feeling the long-lost vitality and warmth. Nangong Wan said softly: "Shao Ping, this time it is really dangerous. If it weren't for the help of the spirit of the Styx, I'm afraid we would have difficulty escaping."
Fu Shaoping nodded and said in a deep voice: "Wan'er, this experience also makes us understand that the path of cultivation is full of dangers. We must be more cautious in order to go further."
Nangong Wan chuckled and said, "Shao Ping, with you by my side, I am fearless. No matter what challenges we encounter on the road ahead, we will face them together."
Fu Shaoping held Nangong Wan's hand, with a hint of tenderness in his eyes: "Wan'er, no matter what the road ahead is, I will walk side by side with you."
The two smiled at each other and continued their journey. Their story gradually spread in the world of cultivation and became a legend. The experience of the Styx also became an unforgettable memory in their hearts.
After leaving the Styx, Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan decided to study the jade slip given to them by the spirit of the Styx. The two found a quiet valley, sat cross-legged, placed the jade slip in their palms, and began to comprehend it carefully.
The jade slip records a profound art called the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Art. This art originated from the spirit of the Styx, contains the power of Yin and Yang, can reverse life and death, and control reincarnation. Those who practice this art can wander between life and death, and even temporarily reverse time and space.
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan first needed to sense the Yin and Yang power between heaven and earth. They closed their eyes and concentrated their minds, sinking their minds into their Dantian, feeling the flow of spiritual power in their bodies. Fu Shaoping whispered, "Wan'er, the Yin and Yang power is everywhere. We need to sense it with our hearts in order to bring it into our bodies."
Nangong Wan nodded and said softly: "Shao Ping, I feel a weak yin and yang force flowing in my body, which seems to be somewhat similar to the breath of the Styx."
Fu Shaoping said in a deep voice: "Yes, this is the prototype of the Yin-Yang power. We need to condense it before we can further practice the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique."
Following the instructions in the jade slip, the two began to condense the yin and yang power they sensed into a more powerful force. They circulated their spiritual power and guided the yin and yang power to the dantian, gradually forming a yin and yang bead. The yin and yang bead slowly rotated in the dantian, emitting a powerful spiritual power fluctuation.
Nangong Wan's eyes flashed with joy, and he whispered: "Shao Ping, we succeeded! The Yin-Yang Bead has been formed, and the next step is to practice the key step of Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique."
Fu Shaoping nodded and said in a deep voice: "Wan'er, the key to the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique is to control the power of life and death. We need to release the power of the Yin-Yang Pearl to perform this technique."
The two continued to follow the instructions in the jade slip and began to try to release the power of the Yin-Yang Pearl. They circulated their spiritual energy and guided the power of the Yin-Yang Pearl to their entire bodies, gradually feeling a powerful force of life and death flowing through their bodies.
Fu Shaoping whispered: "Wan'er, let's circulate our spiritual power at the same time, release the power of life and death, and try to reverse time and space."
Nangong Wan nodded, and the two of them simultaneously activated their spiritual power, releasing the power of life and death. In an instant, the time and space around them seemed to be distorted, and they felt a powerful force erupting in their bodies.
After a while, the surrounding time and space returned to calm. Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan looked at each other, with a hint of surprise in their eyes. Fu Shaoping said in a deep voice: "Wan'er, we succeeded! We have mastered the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique."
Nangong Wan chuckled and said, "Shao Ping, this technique is indeed extremely mysterious. In the future, we may be able to use this technique to resolve more crises."
Fu Shaoping nodded and said in a deep voice: "Wan'er, although the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique is powerful, it consumes a lot of spiritual energy to perform this technique. We must use it with caution."
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan were practicing the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique in the valley. Suddenly, a hearty laugh came from a distance: "Haha, two Taoist friends are practicing here. I wonder if you can learn from me?"
The two looked up and saw a burly, rugged-looking middle-aged man walking towards them. He was wearing a grey robe, with an ancient sword hanging from his waist, and a heroic look in his eyes. The man walked up to the two and said, "I am Li Kuangdao, a casual cultivator. Seeing that you two Taoists have extraordinary auras, I have come to ask for your advice."
Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan looked at each other, and Fu Shaoping bowed and said, "Fellow Daoist Li, you are too polite. Since we have met by chance, it would be fine to have a discussion."
Li Kuangdao laughed and said, "Great! Then please give me some pointers, fellow Taoists."
Li Kuangdao drew out the long sword from his waist, the sword flashed with cold light, revealing a sharp sword spirit. He shouted loudly, and his body moved like lightning, rushing towards Fu Shaoping in an instant, stabbing his chest with a sword. Fu Shaoping's expression did not change, and his body slightly turned to avoid the sword easily.
Fu Shaoping mobilized his spiritual power and formed seals with his hands. A spiritual power barrier was instantly formed, blocking Li Kuangdao's sword energy. He said in a deep voice: "Daoyou Li, your swordsmanship is sharp, but you still need to hone it more."
Nangong Wan chuckled and said, "Shao Ping, I'll help you." She flashed and instantly appeared behind Li Kuangdao, slapping him on the back. Li Kuangdao reacted quickly, turned around and blocked Nangong Wan's palm with a sword, and smiled, "Daoyou Nangong's body skills are really amazing!" Li Kuangdao shouted, and swung the long sword in his hand violently, and a huge sword energy instantly slashed at the two of them. He smiled and said, "Daoyou, take my **Kuangdao Jue**!" Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan looked at each other, and at the same time, they activated their spiritual power and blocked the attack together.
Fu Shaoping whispered, "Wan'er, try the Yin-Yang Reincarnation Technique." The two of them simultaneously activated the power of Yin and Yang, and the time and space around them seemed to be distorted. The moment Li Kuangdao's sword energy approached the two of them, it was reversed and dissipated. A trace of surprise flashed in Li Kuangdao's eyes, and he laughed and said, "Wonderful! The magic of the two Taoist friends is indeed mysterious!"
Li Kuangdao put away his sword and stood up, bowing and saying, "You two Daoists are extraordinary. I admire you! I have benefited a lot from today's discussion." Fu Shaoping and Nangong Wan also bowed in return. Fu Shaoping said, "Daoist Li's swordsmanship is sharp and heroic. It is admirable."
Fu Shaoping, Nangong Wan and Li Kuangdao were resting on a mountaintop when suddenly a melodious bell sounded from the sky, as if it came from the sky above. Li Kuangdao looked up at the sky, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes, and said, "My two Taoist friends, listening to this bell sound, it seems to be the sound of the Tianyun Palace preaching. Tianyun Palace is a well-known holy place in the world of cultivation, and the palace master Tianyun Zhenren is even more powerful. Today's preaching must be a rare opportunity."
Fu Shaoping nodded and said in a deep voice: "I have heard of the name of Tianyun Palace a long time ago. Master Tianyun's preaching is indeed not to be missed."
Nangong Wan chuckled and said, "In that case, why don't we go and take a look? Perhaps we can understand some truths from it."
Li Kuangdao laughed and said, "That's exactly what I want! My two Taoist friends, let's set off now and head to Tianyun Palace!"
The three of them had made up their minds and immediately used their body skills to rush towards the direction where the bell sound came from. Along the way, they saw many cultivators rushing to Tianyun Palace, obviously attracted by the sound of the sermon.
Soon after, the three of them arrived in front of a towering palace. The palace was so high that it reached the clouds, and was surrounded by clouds and mist, as if it was floating above the sky. The palace gate was open, and several disciples in white clothes stood in front of the gate with solemn expressions, welcoming the cultivators who came to listen to the teachings.
Fu Shaoping, Nangong Wan and Li Kuangdao walked forward, and one of the disciples bowed and said, "Three Taoist friends, Taoist Master Tianyun is preaching. Please follow me in."
The three nodded and followed the disciple into the palace. Hundreds of cultivators had already gathered in the palace, all of them with focused expressions and eyes on the high platform.
On the high platform, an old man in white clothes and with white hair and beard was sitting cross-legged. It was Tianyun Zhenren. His eyes were slightly closed, and his expression was calm, as if he had merged with the world. His voice came slowly, like a clear spring flowing, straight into people's hearts.
Tianyun Zhenren's voice was distant and profound. He said, "The way of cultivation is to follow the way of heaven and comprehend nature. Everything in the world has its own laws. A cultivator must observe the heavens with his heart and comprehend the way with his heart, so that he can break through the shackles and reach the peak."
He paused and continued, "However, the road to cultivation is not always smooth. Only with a firm mind can one overcome numerous obstacles. Today, I will share some of the truths of the Great Dao with you fellow Taoists, hoping to help you take a step further on your future path."
There was endless wisdom in the words of Tianyun Zhenren, and every word and sentence seemed to point directly to the origin of the Tao. Fu Shaoping, Nangong Wan, and Li Kuangdao listened to it in fascination, and it seemed as if a door was slowly opened in their hearts, and many of their originally vague perceptions gradually became clear.
The sermon lasted for three hours. The voice of Tianyun Zhenren gradually faded away. He slowly opened his eyes, glanced at everyone, and said calmly: "Today's sermon ends here. If you have any questions, you can figure it out on your own."
Everyone stood up and bowed to Tianyun Zhenren to express their gratitude. Fu Shaoping, Nangong Wan and Li Kuangdao also bowed respectfully and then left the palace.
After walking out of Tianyun Palace, Li Kuangdao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Tianyun Zhenren's preaching is indeed extraordinary! Li has benefited a lot today. Many of the questions that were originally confusing now have answers."
Fu Shaoping nodded and said in a deep voice: "The words of Tianyun Zhenren contain endless truths of the great way, which is indeed enlightening."
Nangong Wan chuckled and said, "Shao Ping, Fellow Daoist Li, why don't we find a place to comprehend what we have learned today."
Li Kuangdao laughed and said, "That's exactly what I meant! My two Taoist friends, let's find a quiet place and have a good discussion!"
Fu Shaoping, Nangong Wan and Li Kuangdao sat down in a quiet valley, surrounded by gentle breeze, birds singing and flowers blooming, it was a perfect place to discuss Taoism. Li Kuangdao spoke first, and said with a generous smile: "My two Taoist friends, I have benefited a lot from the preaching of Tianyun Zhenren today. I wonder what you think?"
Fu Shaoping nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "What Master Tianyun said, 'The way of cultivation is to follow the laws of nature and comprehend nature', touched me deeply. If a cultivator only pursues power and ignores the laws of heaven and earth, it will be difficult for him to break through the shackles."
Nangong Wan said softly, "That's right. I once read in an ancient book that a cultivator needs to observe the heavens with his heart and comprehend the truth with his heart. Today, after listening to the sermon of Tianyun Zhenren, I feel that this is true. The path of cultivation is not only about the accumulation of strength, but also the improvement of the state of mind."
Li Kuangdao laughed and said, "You two Daoists are right! I, Li Kuangdao, have been pursuing the Way of the Sword all my life, but I have often neglected the cultivation of my mind. Today, after listening to the sermon of Tianyun Zhenren, I realized that the Way of the Sword and the Way of Heaven are one. Only when the sword heart is clear can the sword break the sky."
Fu Shaoping nodded and said, "Brother Li's swordsmanship is indeed extraordinary. But if it can be integrated into the way of heaven and earth, perhaps it can go further."
Nangong Wan smiled slightly and said, "Shao Ping, Fellow Daoist Li, how about we use today's sermon as a guide to share some of our cultivation experiences?"
Li Kuangdao clapped his hands and said, "Great! Daoist Nangong's words are exactly what I want to say! Let me start by throwing out some ideas. I have practiced swordsmanship for many years, and I always believe that swordsmanship is all about 'momentum'. Only when momentum is as strong as a bamboo can one be invincible. But today, after listening to Master Tianyun's sermon, I realized that in addition to 'momentum', 'heart' is also needed. Only when heart and momentum are combined can swordsmanship be accomplished."
Fu Shaoping pondered for a moment and said, "Daoyou Li is right. I have been cultivating spiritual power for many years, and have always focused on the accumulation and use of spiritual power. But today I realized that spiritual power is only an external manifestation, and the real core lies in the 'Tao'. Only when the Tao follows nature can spiritual power be infinite."
Nangong Wan said softly: "I practiced body movements, emphasizing agility and elegance, but today I understand that body movements are not only about speed and skill, but also about resonance with heaven and earth. The body moves with the heart, and the heart moves with the Tao, so that the body movements can be traceless."
Li Kuangdao laughed and said, "The insights of the two Taoist friends have opened my eyes! The way of cultivation is indeed broad and profound, and it cannot be exhausted by one person. It is really a pleasure to discuss the Dao with you two today!"
Fu Shaoping smiled slightly and said, "Daoyou Li is generous and straightforward. It is really refreshing to discuss Taoism with you." (End of this chapter)