mesbooks Chapter 273 The Book of Escape Techniques, Enlightenment
Chapter 273 The Book of Escape Techniques, Enlightenment
royal palace.
A side hall, on a pavilion platform.
Zhang Jiao sat on a throne suspended in mid-air, waiting for something.
Soon after, two heavenly soldiers led three Taoist priests in.
"Nanhua, Zuo Ci, Yu Ji—"
"See Your Majesty!"
The three people stepped forward and saluted.
Zhang Jiao raised his hand, and the three of them felt an invisible force lifting them up.
The three exchanged surprised glances, with Nan Hua being the most shaken.
He glanced at Zhang Jiao in the pavilion, a strange glint in his eyes, and then quickly lowered his head.
"The three of you, since you're here, please have a seat."
With a wave of his hand, Zhang Jiao summoned three prayer mats that floated in mid-air in front of the three people.
The three from Nanhua exchanged a single glance, then leaped up and sat cross-legged on the prayer mat.
"Your Majesty, this old Taoist priest has a treasure to offer."
Zuo Ci's eyes darted around and he suddenly took out three volumes of heavenly books and presented them to the emperor.
"What is this?"
Zhang Jiao asked with a smile.
Zuo Ci hurriedly replied, "Your Majesty, this is the Heavenly Book of Escape Techniques. I have been cultivating on Mount Emei for many years. One day, a bolt of lightning struck a boulder, revealing three volumes of the Heavenly Book."
"It is only because I am dull-witted that I have not been able to comprehend its mysteries after many years of study. Now I present the Heavenly Book to Your Majesty."
After speaking, Zuo Ci presented the three volumes of heavenly books.
With a wave of his hand, Zhang Jiao sent three scrolls of heavenly books flying into his hand.
He unfolded the scrolls and found that the three volumes of the Heavenly Book were titled "Heavenly Escape," "Earthly Escape," and "Human Escape," also known as the Heavenly Book of Escape Techniques.
"The Nine Escapes of Qimen"
Zhang Jiao seemed lost in thought, his eyes gleaming with golden light.
The three volumes of the celestial book unfolded one by one, and the contents inscribed on them flew out, transforming into countless symbols that danced around him.
The scene before him greatly shocked Zuo Ci.
"As expected, the old Taoist priest had not grasped the secrets of the Heavenly Book at all."
Zuo Ci had an expression that said, "I knew it."
"Your Majesty, this humble Taoist priest has a book on the Taiping Qingling that I wish to present."
Upon seeing this, Yu Ji immediately took out the original copy of the Taiping Qingling Jing and presented it to him.
As the scriptures were unfolded, countless symbols and characters flew out and poured into them.
Upon seeing this, Nan Hua took out the other half of the Taiping Jing and a copy of the Huangting Jing and threw them at him.
Buzz~!
Several volumes of scriptures were unfurled one by one, radiating great light.
Zhang Jiao silently observed these ancient runes and characters, constantly trying to understand their mysteries.
Let's ponder this together.
He looked at the three shocked Nan Huas, then flicked his hand, and countless runes spread out, enveloping them.
Nan Hua, Zuo Ci, and Yu Ji immediately immersed themselves in the countless runes and began to comprehend them.
This is enlightenment.
The Heavenly Book records the rules governing the operation of the Heavenly Way.
Heaven, earth, and humanity encompass everything; those who can comprehend this can truly attain enlightenment.
Time passed by minute by minute.
The group of people were meditating in the pavilion, surrounded by constantly flashing and dancing runes.
What one can understand depends on one's talent, ability, and opportunities for enlightenment.
Zuo Ci comprehended some of the spells of Qimen Dunjia and understood some of the mysteries of the Dunjia Heavenly Book, thus obtaining what he wanted.
Enlightenment, entering the Tao, cultivating the Tao—
"Hahaha--"
"The old Taoist has succeeded!"
Zuo Ci's hair and beard flew wildly, and his aura rose steadily. His aura was ethereal and otherworldly, as if he had entered the realm of the Heavenly Dao.
This means you have entered the path.
As Zuo Ci attained enlightenment and entered the Dao, his entire being began to change.
He was born with a limp, but it was instantly cured, and a strange ability emerged from his body.
That is a kind of magical power, a kind of magical power of Qimen Dunjia cultivated from the Dunjia Heavenly Book.
hum~~
On the other side, Yu Ji's face showed a range of emotions, from joy and anger to sorrow and happiness, before finally settling into calm.
"My path has been completed!"
Yu Ji laughed three times, and like Zuo Ci, he successfully entered the Dao, fully embarking on the true path of Taoism.
The last person was Nan Hua.
He sat there, seemingly lifeless, as if he had passed away.
Nan Hua was immersed in the endless Daoist rhythm, and various strange light spots flickered within his body, as if corresponding to the stars in the sky.
"By silently reciting the Yellow Court Classic, my Dao will naturally be formed—"
A golden light appeared, and Nan Hua opened his eyes.
He glanced at Zhang Jiao with a complicated expression.
He then stood up and bowed respectfully.
"We thank Your Majesty!"
The three of them bowing in thanks at the same time was an expression of gratitude to Zhang Jiao before them.
The Dao has been established; how much one achieves in the future depends on one's own destiny.
Originally, the Heavenly Dao of this world could not allow the three of them to succeed in their cultivation, because the Heavenly Dao imposed restrictions on them.
With Su Ming's arrival and communication with the Heavenly Dao, this restriction was lifted.
This explains why he was able to establish a heavenly kingdom on earth and gain the approval of the Heavenly Dao.
His arrival has made it possible for this world to be upgraded, so the Heavenly Dao will naturally be pleased.
The advancement of the world is of paramount importance to the Heavenly Dao.
"No need to be polite."
Zhang Jiao opened his eyes, and the golden light in them slowly faded away.
He also gained a lot, acquiring numerous insights from the Book of Dunjia and comprehending the various applications of Qimen Dunjia.
Moreover, by comprehending the profound meanings of Daoist scriptures such as the Huangting Jing, the Nanhua Jing, and the Taiping Jing, he greatly enhanced his understanding of Daoist principles.
"Congratulations to the three fellow Daoists on entering the Dao."
Zhang Jiao smiled slightly and offered his congratulations.
"The three of you, would you be willing to enter my Heavenly Kingdom and become its guardian masters?"
He extended an invitation to the three of them.
Protector of the Way Celestial Master!
It is an honorific title, and those who are granted it can enjoy the blessings of the nation's fortune and many other benefits.
"good!"
Nan Hua, Zuo Ci, and Yu Ji all returned the greeting.
They clearly agreed without hesitation.
"Good, issue the decree to confer the titles of True Man Nanhua, True Man Zuoci, and True Man Yuji as Heavenly Masters Protectors of the Heavenly Kingdom, and to allow them to reside in the Heavenly Master's Mansion and enjoy the eternal fortune of the nation."
Buzz~!
As the three golden rays descended, they entered the bodies of Nan Hua, Zuo Ci, and Yu Ji respectively, instantly transforming into three sets of Celestial Master robes that they wore.
The three celestial masters slowly floated up and landed on a brand-new building in a corner of the imperial city.
That is the Celestial Master's Mansion.
Congratulations to the three Celestial Masters!
In the city, countless soldiers, civilians, and many others bowed in salute.
"Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty!"
The three from Nanhua bowed in gratitude and then entered the Celestial Master's Mansion one by one.
From this day forward, the three of them will be the Heavenly Guardians of the Kingdom.
Enjoying the blessings of the Heavenly Kingdom's national fortune is extremely beneficial for cultivating the Tao and attaining enlightenment; of course, one must also shoulder the responsibility of being the Heavenly Master who protects the nation.
Tianshi Mansion.
Zuo Ci and Yu Ji looked at Nan Hua.
Nan Hua gently shook his head and wrote two words on the table.
Upon seeing these two words, both Zuo Ci and Yu Ji fell silent.
Nan Hua gently erased those two words and smiled, "Don't think too much. You and I have both entered the path. Only by protecting the Heavenly Kingdom can we go further."
"good!"
The two nodded slightly, and the three of them were now completely bound to the chariot of heaven.
If you want to become an immortal, you have to see if the will of Heaven agrees.
The only one who could gain the approval of Heaven was the one who founded the Kingdom of Heaven.
Therefore, joining is the only option; avoiding it is impossible.
Inside the palace, Zhang Jiao smiled slightly, seemingly unconcerned.
"what?"
He suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
"Why are Cai Yan and Diao Chan also participating in the selection of the Heavenly Consort?"
I originally wanted to call Cai Yan or Diao Chan, but I didn't expect that the two of them would take advantage of their break to enter the selection and assessment of the Heavenly Consort.
Seeing this, he simply smiled and got up to walk towards the inner palace.
"See Your Majesty!"
As soon as they arrived, He Yan and Wang Meiren led a group of beautiful women to greet them.
"Hmm, I'm a little tired."
He spoke as he walked toward the palace.
"Let's help His Majesty undress~"
"Prepare hot spring water and fresh flowers~~"
He Yan gave all the instructions and served them wholeheartedly.
Surrounded by beautiful women, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Being an emperor is truly a joy that makes one forget all worldly concerns.