Chapter 7

As Lu Yuanhua's gaze swept across the room and then retracted, he continued to speak, “... Above is the Nine Heavens, below is the Nine Earths. When heaven and earth meet, yin and yang interact, yang ascends and yin descends. What is called the divine is the utmost yang, and what is called the ghost is the utmost yin. Ghosts and gods are the spirits of these two energies...”

Tang Changsheng was struck by the words and couldn't help but look up. Daoist Lu Yuanhua stood solemnly, delivering his teachings, while the men and women below listened devoutly.

And the light from the bronze lamp began to rotate slightly as he spoke, emitting a five-colored radiance.

“Boom...”

Regardless of how others felt, every word and sentence that Tang Changsheng heard seemed to strike his heart.

Suddenly, the radiance shot directly at Tang Changsheng, piercing his mind through his forehead.

All the essence of the sun and moon that he had gathered over the years through his cultivation of the Sun Body Washing and the Moon Body Refining techniques transformed into countless golden stars.

It was as if each word and sound from Daoist Lu Yuanhua's mouth struck the center of his mind, causing sparks to fly in his consciousness.

After more than ten years of cultivation, Tang Changsheng had never been able to fully ignite his Heavenly Heart. But at this moment, it finally ignited!

In his consciousness, what was originally just a fleeting spark had now become a pea-sized flame, shining in harmony with the light from Daoist Lu Yuanhua's bronze lamp!

Although weak, it was steady, and the light illuminated a circle in the previously dark consciousness, like a spotlight on a dark stage...

This was an incredibly novel experience, and Tang Changsheng was completely immersed in it!

He didn't know how long it had been before he finally came to his senses.

When he opened his eyes, he was startled to see a kind and smiling old Daoist leaning in to look at him...

Seeing that Tang Changsheng had opened his eyes, the old Daoist smiled and said, “Congratulations, Daoist Liu, congratulations! You have ignited your Heavenly Heart and stepped onto the path of Dao. Your future is boundless. Congratulations, congratulations...”

Tang Changsheng then recognized that this old Daoist was none other than Daoist Lu Yuanhua, who had just delivered the teachings.

At this moment, Tang Changsheng realized that the small gathering had already ended.

Now, everyone had left. Daoist Lu Yuanhua and his disciple were happily surrounding Tang Changsheng, and even Daoist Lu Yuanhua, who had warmly brought Tang Changsheng in, was looking at him with a hint of envy!

“I never thought that after my master has given teachings to thousands, only you, Daoist Liu, have gained enlightenment and stepped onto the path of Dao. Congratulations, congratulations!” Xin Chengying said enviously.

Tang Changsheng, coming to his senses, was both surprised and delighted, “So, I really saw the fetal light?”

Daoist Lu Yuanhua gently stroked his beard and smiled, “The Heavenly Heart and the fetal light are essentially the same thing. Didn't you see it yourself? Could it be false?”

Tang Changsheng was overjoyed. Seeing the fetal light was the foundation of cultivation and the basis for all magical powers and abilities.

Tang Changsheng had practiced on Mount Yin-Yang for over ten years but had never truly seen the fetal light or ignited his Heavenly Heart.

So, when the crisis came, he had taken a desperate risk and used the forbidden "key" from his sect.

Now, he never expected that taking out the "key" not only resolved the danger at the General Temple but also brought him to this world where he easily saw the fetal light upon arrival. Could this be the legendary Immortal Realm?

Tang Changsheng remembered what the elders of his sect had said: since the changes in the world during the Yuan and Ming dynasties, the spiritual energy had weakened, making cultivation increasingly difficult.

And after the great disaster of the Taiping Rebellion a hundred or two hundred years ago, the spiritual energy in the world had almost disappeared, making cultivation even more challenging!

Their sect, the General Temple, could have been considered a major sect in ancient times.

But now, in the eyes of ordinary people, it was still a mysterious and powerful existence.

However, no one knew that the entire General Temple, from top to bottom, now had only him!

Even more unimaginable was that this vast General Temple was now run by someone who hadn't even seen the fetal light and wasn't a true cultivator!

In ancient times, disciples who hadn't seen the fetal light weren't considered formal disciples!

“Hahaha, although you have just ignited your Heavenly Heart, I see that your internal cultivation is excellent, and your Heavenly Heart is bright. Clearly, you have a solid foundation and practice the orthodox techniques of the Daoist school.

For now, you can stay at my Yuanyang Temple. When you have time, come and discuss things with me!” Daoist Lu Yuanhua smiled.

How could this be a joke? Those who could ascend the altar to give teachings and enlighten others were at least Dharma Masters or True Daoists! To receive such guidance was a rare and precious opportunity...

Tang Changsheng was overjoyed, “Thank you, True Daoist. I am deeply grateful!”

Hearing this, Daoist Lu Yuanhua laughed again, patted Tang Changsheng on the shoulder, and left.

Xin Chengying, who remained, became even more courteous and热情 to Tang Changsheng. He led Tang Changsheng to a meal, and every dish was delicious and finely prepared.

Then, he led Tang Changsheng back to a large courtyard with at least seven or eight rooms, a tranquil environment, and a small garden.

“Stay here for now, Daoist. We will have plenty of time to get closer in the future...”

After arranging everything for Tang Changsheng, Xin Chengying left with a smile.

Seeing the four Daoist boys left to serve him in the courtyard, Tang Changsheng fell into deep thought.

Despite the unexpected events of the day, which left him in a daze, he couldn't help but feel a bit wary.

Was this Daoist temple too wealthy? And why did they treat him with such importance?

Looking at this independent small courtyard and the four Daoist boys serving him, he wondered if this was something any wandering Daoist could enjoy?

He touched the Bagua Mirror he kept close to his body and felt a bit relieved.

“Master, what do you think of this Daoist Liu?” In the main courtyard of Yuanyang Temple, Xin Chengying asked with a smile.

Daoist Lu Yuanhua stroked his beard and smiled, “His talent is not bad, but what stands out is his solid foundation and his practice of the orthodox techniques of the Daoist school.

I see that his mind is bright, and between his heart and kidneys, there are two true energies of the sun and moon. Clearly, he has practiced the method of gathering the essence of the sun and moon, which aligns well with our sect's cultivation principles...”

Xin Chengying was also delighted, “So, I will have a new junior brother?”

Daoist Lu Yuanhua smiled, “Not in a hurry, not in a hurry. Let's see first!”

Xin Chengying said, “Master, haven't you always said that to glorify our sect, the two of us are far from enough, and Uncle Master is nowhere to be found?

Now that Master is widely opening the gates of the Dao and actively recruiting scattered cultivators from all over, they are all... Now that we have finally encountered a talented person, why is Master not in a hurry?”