Under One Person: The Seeker of the Dao in the Lü Family

Chapter 85 Little Lu Zu Asks Three Questions about the Path to Heaven, Nine Levels of Immortality

Guo Zu sat cross-legged on the golden lotus, looking at Lü Qian's argument with a smile on his face. He neither agreed nor denied it, but the smile and admiration in his eyes grew stronger.

Lu Qian was not surprised by this. When they first met last night, Master Guo's attitude had already indicated the existence of a restriction similar to the [Celestial Master's Degree].

Moreover, this restriction effectively blocked all information related to the [Path to Heaven].

But sometimes attitude alone can tell a lot.

From last night until just now, I asked myself three questions about the path to heaven.

The first time, Guo Zu said he was half wrong.

The second time, Guo Zu hinted that he was a little short.

Now, the third time seems to have some merit.

Seeing Guo Zu's expression, Lü Qian made a judgment about his argument and became more confident. He continued.

"After cultivating to the state of primordial primordial energy, one's physical body and life are thus perfected, and one can attain the fruit of the [Human Immortal]."

"But this is not the end of the road to heaven; rather, it is the beginning of this long and arduous journey!"

The divine light in Lü Qian's eyes grew brighter, and the deep contemplation within his pupils intensified.

"Heaven and earth are inherently incomplete, but the [Human Immortal] possesses a perfect life and nature, which does not conform to the constraints of the Great Dao, therefore he can only [ascend to immortality]!"

"The inner landscape is the destination for immortals to ascend to immortality."

At this point, he looked around at the area that belonged to Guo Zu and said in a deep voice.

Above the Human Immortals lies the Earth Immortals!

"[Interior] Transcending the mundane world, here there is no worldly time or space!"

"In the past, present, and future, all the fragments of the practitioner's true self, other self, and true nature within this world will be gathered together to create a [spiritual space]!"

"Drawing upon the waters of all things, gathering them into a vast ocean, unifying the three bodies into one, and ultimately achieving the ultimate power within oneself!"

"Three times three equals nine, and nine times nine equals one."

"I think this is exactly what Master Zhang Sanfeng said in his 'Song of Reversal': 'Above the nine heavens are nine immortals, and the nine immortals return to the original one.'"

"Cultivators rely on the [Daoist Temple] to exist within the [Inner Realm]. When the [Daoist Temple] is successfully opened, the [Human Immortal] will also transform into the [Earth Immortal]!"

"The Dao Fruit of the Earth Immortal is precisely what is known as the 'One Yuan'!"

Lu Qian couldn't help but spread his arms wide, feeling shocked and awe-inspiring by this path of immortal cultivation!

This echoes the last line of the "Upside-Down Song": "The balance of Yin and Yang is the workings of nature; following the natural order leads to mortal life, while going against it leads to immortality."

"Hahaha......"

Guo Zu, who had been silent on the golden lotus throne, suddenly burst into a continuous burst of laughter.

Sitting opposite Guo Zuzhen, Lü Qian, seeing his ambiguous attitude, felt increasingly confident in his own deductions.

After a long while, Guo Zu, who had stopped laughing, looked at Lü Qian and winked meaningfully.

"Junior, I don't know what you're talking about. You've paved this path for yourself."

"While I cannot say whether you are right or wrong, I can certainly show you the supernatural powers of an Earth Immortal!"

Upon hearing this, Lü Qian naturally understood that although the other party could not speak aloud, he was trying to offer some advice indirectly.

"Thank you so much, senior!"

He bowed again to Guo Zu, whose actions were clearly a covert transmission of knowledge and teachings, so he had to bow in return.

"Kid, watch closely!"

After speaking, Guo Zu on the golden lotus throne stopped smiling, and his whole body gradually shone with golden light.

"Whoosh!"

Like the bright and clear sun and moon scattering into a cluster of fireflies, Guo Zu's figure, just like at the beginning, scattered into streams of light and rushed from the sky toward the [Nine Peaks Ironclad Mountain] dojo!

"boom!"

As the golden light completely merged into the [Dojo] below, a tremendous sound, as if the heavens and earth were being created, suddenly exploded.

However, this is completely opposite to the scene of creation, where chaos gave rise to yin and yang, and the two energies of yin and yang gave birth to all things.

At this moment, the "Taoist temple," which contained countless scenes, re-evolved into the two energies of Yin and Yang.

As the two energies of Yin and Yang circulate and evolve, they gradually transform into a state of chaos.

The chaos transformed back into Guo Zu's figure, standing above the boundless black void, his entire body surging with chaotic energy.

Various phenomena of creation reappeared with the surge of chaos, but then returned to nothingness.

At this moment, Lü Qian finally understood the second half of Master Zhang Sanfeng's "Song of Inversion":

The balance of Yin and Yang is the workings of nature; following it leads to mortal life, while going against it leads to immortality.

This scene of all things returning to Yin and Yang, and Yin and Yang re-enacting chaos, completely shocked Lü Qian, who had cultivated for eighteen years.

Is this still cultivation?

But soon, Lü Qian calmed down again, and his resolve in the Dao became even stronger.

My path leads to the heavens, and the road to immortality is also possible!

Lu Qian couldn't help but exclaim, "Is this what they call cultivating immortality?"

"Young man, have you truly understood the path of the Earth Immortal?"

Guo Zu stepped out from the void and returned to Lü Qian. He waved his whisk, letting his three thousand white hairs hang down his arm.

"This junior has understood; thank you for your guidance, senior!"

Get up!

Guo Zu swept his whisk, and three thousand white ribbons, carrying an irresistible aura, helped Lü Qian to his feet.

He calmed himself down and sensed the aura surrounding Guo Zu, feeling as if he were now facing the entire [Nine-Peak Iron Mountain]!

This [Taoist temple] brought Lü Qian an oppressive force as if the heavens and earth were at stake.

"One's body is one with heaven and earth, and heaven and earth can also be one with one's body!"

Meeting Lü Qian's probing gaze, Guo Zu chuckled and explained, "This is the path of the Earth Immortal. As for the path of the Celestial Immortal, I'm afraid I cannot instruct you on that!"

"This humble Taoist can only tell you that it is true transcendence, and also true enlightenment [ascension]!"

Lu Qian's expression turned serious, and various thoughts raced through his mind. Just as he was trying to find an opportunity, Guo Zu interrupted him directly.

"Alright, you'll learn about the path to becoming a Celestial Immortal once you reach Baiyun Temple, Chunyang Palace, and Chongyang Palace!"

Guo Zu shook his whisk, interrupting him directly, "Now that you have understood the path to immortality, I might as well tell you."

"Wu Dang sent a heavenly letter to all the branches of Quanzhen Sect a few days ago!"

Lu Qian looked at Guo Zu in surprise, "A celestial book? Wudang needs help from the Quanzhen sects?"

"No, I came for you, and for the entire Quanzhen School!"

Guo Zu shook his head. "Wudang requests that all branches of Quanzhen pass on their own paths to enlightenment to you, paving the way for your future."

With a flick of his whisk, two prayer mats reappeared on the ground, and he led Lü Qian to sit down.

After sitting down, Lü Qian lowered his head and listened silently to Guo Zu's story.

"Nurture the essence of a hundred scriptures and observe a thousand paths; only through such cultivation can one achieve the most complete and secure path!"

"Your talent is extraordinary, comparable to, or even surpassing, that of the founders of various schools of thought!"

"I might as well tell you, this is your opportunity, and also your test."

"Young man, you may be capable of shouldering this path to immortality, opening the gates of heaven once more for my Quanzhen Sect!"

Guo Zu asked in a deep voice, his shrewd eyes fixed on Lü Qian opposite him.

As soon as he finished speaking, Lü Qian raised his head and looked him in the eye seriously, speaking in a solemn tone.

"I do!"

"I can!"

"I'll do it!"

"I, a humble Taoist, ascended the mountain to cultivate Taoism at the age of twelve, and nearly seven years have passed since then. I wish to become another [Master Lü]!"