novelapdf Chapter 172 The Miraculous Power of the Innate Gourd Vine
Chapter 172 The Miraculous Power of the Innate Gourd Vine
Chapter 172 The Miraculous Power of the Innate Gourd Vine
"You're too kind, fellow Daoist."
Hongjun returned the greeting, his tone indifferent.
"Having heard that this place is a gathering place for outstanding talents, where the Dao is flourishing, and where there is a covenant witnessed by the Heavenly Dao, I have come with great admiration to visit you and discuss the Dao with you."
Yang Mei nodded slightly, and her ethereal voice rang out: "Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, you established your foundation on the Earthly Dao and evolved from chaos, your spirit is extraordinary. I have been living in seclusion for a long time, and my heart is moved by something, so I have come uninvited, wishing to meet with you and discuss the mysteries together."
"You two are too kind. Please come inside for a chat." Zhen Yuanzi stepped aside to lead the way, and the protective array of the mountain shone brightly, opening a peaceful gate.
The group entered the Wuzhuang Temple. Upon entering, even the usually calm and composed minds of Hongjun and Yangmei were slightly disturbed.
The innate spiritual energy within the temple was so dense that it was almost liquefied. With each breath, one felt a sense of comfort in the body. Furthermore, a profound, stable, and inclusive earth element Daoist aura permeated the area, which was different from what one could perceive from the outside. Clearly, this mountain-protecting formation not only had amazing defensive capabilities but also the wonder of gathering spiritual energy and nourishing one's origin.
While this place may not be as close to the Dao of Heaven as Yujing Mountain, nor as otherworldly as the dimensional gap of Yangmei, it possesses its own unique character, with a solid foundation and enduring charm that is truly rare.
Their gazes naturally fell on the evergreen banana tree in the center of the courtyard, which cast a hazy, clear light. "This tree—contains the origins of the four elements: earth, water, fire, and wind, flowing endlessly and returning to the origin in one. It is quite in line with Fellow Daoist Hongyun's Great Dao, and is a rare treasure for enlightenment."
Hongjun immediately recognized the tree's roots and its wondrous uses, nodding slightly in appreciation, but that was all.
At their level, even with such a good spiritual root, it's not enough to cause too much of a stir.
Yang Mei nodded in agreement, his perception even more profound: "The aura of this tree is almost completely integrated with Fellow Daoist Hongyun's. It must be because Fellow Daoist has been cultivating here for many years, resulting in mutual nourishment. Not bad, not bad."
The Space Demon God's gaze was more focused on appreciating the perfect synergy between the space and its master's path.
However, when their gaze passed over the banana tree and inadvertently swept over the spiritual garden in the corner of the courtyard, which was nourished by the nine-colored divine soil and filled with spiritual energy like a rosy cloud, the eyes of the two ancient beings almost simultaneously froze!
A naturally occurring gourd vine!
The lush green vine, entwined with a mysterious yellow aura, and the seven gourds on the vine, each a different color, with a restrained radiance and a natural Daoist charm, seemed to possess a magical power, instantly capturing the entire attention of the two of them!
With their keen eyesight, they could immediately tell that this was no ordinary innate spiritual root!
Each of the seven gourds exuded a completely different yet powerful and pure aura of innate spiritual treasures. Although they were not yet fully mature, their profound origins and enormous potential were already astonishing!
"This... seven treasures growing together?!"
Even with Hongjun's composure, he couldn't help but whisper, his tone revealing a hint of undisguised surprise.
He wields the Jade Disc of Creation and understands the origins of all things, yet he has rarely heard of or even deduced that someone with an innate spiritual root can simultaneously nurture seven innate spiritual treasures!
This cannot be simply described by the word "chance"; it is practically challenging some kind of universal law!
The causal burdens it must bear, the resources it must consume, and the fortune it must occupy are simply unimaginable! Is Zhen Yuanzi's good fortune really this profound?
Yang Mei's illusory figure trembled slightly, his clear eyes reflecting the seven-colored light of the gourd vine. His ethereal voice carried a hint of admiration: "Seizing the creation of heaven and earth, and invading the mysteries of the sun and moon—the fact that this vine can take root and sprout here, grow strong and healthy, until all seven treasures appear together, already demonstrates the extraordinary nature of the master of this place."
"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, the profound knowledge and resources of your Wuzhuang Temple truly make this humble Daoist look at you with new eyes."
As a Chaos Demon God, he had witnessed many wonders at the beginning of creation, but the scene before him was unlike anything he had ever seen before.
At this moment, the "potential" possessed by Wuzhuang Temple, or rather Zhen Yuanzi, gained even more weight in their hearts.
This shock did not stem from greed for the treasure itself, but from astonishment at the "possibility" that broke with convention and transcended cognition.
With such an extraordinary spiritual root, as long as it doesn't perish prematurely, the heights it can reach in the future are simply immeasurable.
However, this awe of "things" was eventually replaced by an expectation of "the Way".
Hongjun and Yangmei's gazes eventually fell on Zhenyuanzi and Hongyun.
Compared to the wonders of external objects, they were more concerned with the Great Dao itself, which these two fellow Daoists wielded.
Hongjun could clearly sense the profound Daoist aura emanating from Zhen Yuanzi, which was closely connected to the entire Wanshou Mountain and the boundless earth.
It is not simply the energy of the earth, but a more essential "bearing" and "encompassing", as if all tangible and material foundations, the basis of the birth and death of all things, are within its domain.
In particular, the grand idea that was faintly revealed—that chaos was derived from the foundation of the earth and that it intended to encompass and even surpass the Dao of Heaven—caused real ripples in Hongjun's calm and still heart.
This path is completely different from his "following the way of Heaven" path, yet it is equally ambitious, and even—there is a subtle conflict between them.
Beneath Hongyun's seemingly carefree and unrestrained aura, the Daoist principles of the Four Symbols returning to their origin and maintaining oneness with ease revealed another possibility to them.
It is neither absolute transcendence nor absolute control, but rather a spiritual freedom built upon a solid foundation, which is equally profound and extraordinary.
The Yin-Yang Daoist sensed the scrutiny and inquiry in the eyes of the two ancient beings and understood that the true "discussion on the Dao" was about to begin.
He smiled slightly and took the initiative to speak: "You two fellow Daoists have come from afar, surely not just to admire the spiritual root of my ally?"
Why don't we sit here under this banana tree, enjoying tea and discussing philosophy?
Zhen Yuanzi nodded with a smile: "That suits me perfectly. Gentle breeze, bright moon, and tea."
Hongjun and Yangmei exchanged a glance, both seeing in each other's eyes the anticipation of a clash of the Great Dao.
"good."
"That is exactly what I wish for."
Two ancient beings and three newly formed core members of the alliance took their seats under the four banana trees.
Around the small stone table, five beings standing at the pinnacle of the primordial world gathered. A debate that would have a profound impact and might even determine part of the future direction of the primordial world was about to officially begin in this peaceful and serene Wuzhuang Temple.
In the air, the invisible Daoist principles had begun to quietly collide and merge.
Beneath the Four Symbols Banana Tree, around the jade cloud-patterned stone table, five beings representing the pinnacle of different paths in the primordial world had taken their seats.
Qingfeng and Mingyue had already served the spiritual fruits and immortal tea again, and then respectfully withdrew, not daring to disturb this grand gathering of Dao discussions that was destined to be recorded in the annals of the primordial world.
An invisible solemnity and anticipation permeated the air, as if even the innate gourd vine had temporarily stopped absorbing spiritual energy and was listening quietly.
As the host, Zhen Yuanzi took the initiative to speak first, setting the tone for the discussion.
"Since you two fellow Daoists have come from afar, I, a humble Daoist, will offer my humble opinion as a starting point. If there are any shortcomings, I hope you will point them out."
His voice was calm, yet it carried a unique rhythm that resonated with the pulse of the earth.
Immediately, Zhen Yuanzi closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, the entire Wuzhuang Temple, and even the entire Wanshou Mountain's earth veins, seemed to breathe with him.
He did not directly expound on profound teachings, but instead started with the most fundamental "earth".