Chapter 352: Five Dragon Palace

"Dragon pearl?"

When the old Daoist heard this, he was stunned for a moment, then shook his head hurriedly, "You little junior, you think quite beautifully. Forget it, the old man will find someone else to help..."

Li Yan hurriedly said: "Senior, don't be anxious. We are not asking for it for nothing. We will exchange it with spiritual materials of equal value. Helping you find medicine will be the reward for acting as a go-between."

"Equal value?"

Old Daoist Wang Wang Jingxiu looked at Li Yan with a look of looking at a fool, shook his head and said: "You want a dragon pearl, do you know what this thing is?"

Li Yan replied: "It is a pearl condensed in the True Martial Dragon Cave."

To tell the truth, he heard it from the Tuo Master before he knew there was such a thing on Mount Mount Wudang.

The so-called dragon pearl is a pearl condensed at the dragon vein earth orifice of a blessed land, which naturally generates "situations".

If the Tuo Master has this thing, holds it in his mouth to practice, and then obtains the position of the Water God of the Han River, he will have a chance to become a dragon in the future, which can be considered the foundation of becoming a Dao.

"Know it then."

Wang Wang Jingxiu stroked his beard and shook his head: "My Mount Mount Wudang has three major mystic realms, 'Thunder Fire Refining Palace', 'Purple Heaven Divine Lamp', and 'True Martial Dragon Cave', which correspond to technique, Dharma, and martial arts respectively."

"'Dragon Pearl' is the foundation of 'True Martial Dragon Cave', and it takes five hundred years to condense one. Its value is immeasurable, and the Five Dragon Palace treats it as a forbidden object. What do you want this thing for, and what treasure of equal value do you have to exchange?"

"Entrusted by a friend..."

This kind of thing could not be hidden, so Li Yan simply told the Tuo Master's situation briefly, and then said: "If the Tuo Master obtains the position of the Water God of the Han River, he is willing to be on good terms with Mount Wudang and obey the edicts in the future."

"In addition, in the Yunmeng Marsh, he also found a basalt stone sculpture from the Great Song Dynasty, which was an object of the four spirits of the national sacrifice at that time. Although it is a bit big, it is also a national artifact..."

Speaking of this, Li Yan couldn't help but feel moved.

Although the Tuo Master is a spirit, he also has a root, which is the legacy left by the sacrifice of the Lord of the Clouds in ancient Chu, and he has hidden many good things.

That basalt stone sculpture is about two zhang high. Although it is a bit big and cannot be carried with him like the Blood Red Mohe and the Da Xuan Tian Talisman found before, it can also avoid heaven and earth exploration if placed in the spiritual orifice.

The value of this kind of treasure is no less than that of a dragon pearl.

Plus those spiritual materials found...

The Tuo Master is clearly planning for his own future.

Becoming a water god, receiving the protection of Mount Wudang, and being included in the worship system of Zhenwu Palace... If he can become a dragon, he might have a chance to become under the command of the True Martial Great Emperor.

The belief in the Lord of the Clouds has been too long, and the new national sacrifice system has taken shape. Looking at the appearance, it will not change much in the future.

This is completely changing the gate!

The dragon pearl is just one of them.

This is the real thing they want to do!

Sure enough, hearing about the basalt stone sculpture and the national artifact, Wang Wang Jingxiu's face became serious, "Little friend is not honest. This matter is of great importance and is not something the old man can decide, but tomorrow after going up the mountain, I can help you pass the word."

"Whether it can succeed depends entirely on opportunity."

Li Yan hurriedly cupped his hands, "Thank you, Senior."

Wang Wang Jingxiu shook his head and said: "Don't thank me yet. This matter is not that simple. If it doesn't succeed..."

Li Yan smiled: "Even if it doesn't succeed, we will help Senior find medicine. Senior, rest first, we will take our leave."

After saying this, he cupped his hands again and left with Lu San.

But when he reached the door, he suddenly turned around and said: "Senior, I have a suggestion for the thing on your table."

"Oh?"

Wang Wang Jingxiu was amused, "This thing is the old man's improved water-fire refining method, the only one in the world. You tell me, what suggestion do you have?"

He naturally didn't believe Li Yan's words. After all, alchemy is profound, and for a young kid to want to give him advice, it would be a joke if it got out.

Not getting angry and reprimanding him was also his cultivation.

Li Yan smiled: "Junior doesn't know much, but I can see that Senior wants to use fire to vaporize, and condense when encountering ice, which is similar to brewing wine, but more complicated."

"If you use transparent glass to make utensils, isn't it clear at a glance what happened inside?"

When Wang Wang Jingxiu heard this, his brain buzzed, and he hurriedly turned his head to look at the table, muttering: "Right, why didn't I think of it..."

By the time he came back to his senses, Li Yan had already left.

The old Daoist didn't care either, hurriedly took out paper and pen, writing while muttering: "The method of making glass is not difficult, the difficulty is clarity and transparency, and it needs to withstand the changes of water and fire..."

"No one on Mount Mount Wudang knows this... The people of the Mo Sect want to invite me to the Qiankun Academy, where there are many strange people, maybe it will work..."

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Just as the sky was getting bright, everyone set off.

In addition to Li Yan's team of five, there were more than a dozen disciples of Zhenwu Palace and the old Daoist Wang Wang Jingxiu.

Mount Mount Wudang is said to have seventy-two peaks, thirty-six cliffs, and twenty-four streams. Although it is not towering into the clouds, it has been a heavy place for the Mystic Sect since ancient times.

During the Spring and Autumn period and the end of the Han Dynasty, there were people from the Mystic Sect practicing here, such as Yin Xi, a doctor of Zhou, and alchemists Ma Ma Mingsheng and Yin Zhao Changsheng. After the Tang and Song Dynasties, it became more prosperous, with many palaces and divine palaces.

Since Master Sanfeng Master Sanfeng Zhenren, it has become famous all over the world.

The road up the mountain mainly has four divine paths: East, West, South, and North.

Villages like Zhang Family Village are equivalent to outer disciples of Mount Wudang, with at least twenty of them surrounding the periphery of Mount Mount Wudang, equivalent to the first line of defense.

Li Yan and the others left Zhang Family Village, and before long, they went up the East Divine Path, passed through a mountain gate plaque bestowed by the imperial court, which was equivalent to entering the mountain gate of Mount Wudang.

Because of the war in the Southwest, many masters of Zhenwu Palace joined the imperial court. To prevent the Ghost Sect and the Lord Tian Sheng Sect from sneaking in, the mountain also increased defense, and it was forbidden to go up the mountain at night.

These defenses not only have patrolling disciples but also troops patrolling the mountain forests. To prevent accidents, a ban was set.

After all, with Wang Wang Jingxiu following, after entering the mountain gate, disciples of Mount Wudang searching the mountains appeared from time to time, all carrying precious swords on their backs, jumping in the mountain forests like dragons.

It is far less dangerous than Mount Huashan. Walking along the divine path, the forest is deep and dark, the morning mist is drifting, and the mountain streams are flowing, and the scenery is very pleasant.

Occasionally, one can see macaques, leopards, wild deer, and white cranes shuttling through, hiding in the dense forest, looking at them curiously.

Li Yan couldn't take care of enjoying such a beautiful scene.

Because the old Daoist Wang Wang Jingxiu has been harassing him on the side.

"The poor Daoist thought about it last night. The method you mentioned is indeed good, but glass burning is beautiful with five colors and luxury, like jade, and it is thin and brittle. Do you know any way to solve it?"

"The color of glass is difficult to fix. It is estimated that there is something inside. As long as you find a way to remove it, you should be able to burn transparent glass..."

"I'm afraid it can't withstand water and fire..."

"Junior doesn't know about this..."

Li Yan was helpless and had to deal with it casually.

No wonder this Wang Wang Jingxiu is highly respected on Mount Mount Wudang, but is unwilling to become a high-level person. He is completely a fool.

Once he encounters a problem, he must ask clearly.

Fortunately, seeing that he couldn't ask anything from his mouth, Wang Wang Jingxiu finally calmed down, but he was also soul-wandering when walking.

Although the mountain road is rugged and winding, everyone is basically a martial arts practitioner, even Wang Wang Daoxuan often climbs mountains and ridges, and his foot strength is not bad, so the speed of the crowd is not slow.

Before long, everyone saw another archway, with three rooms, four pillars, and five floors, carved with blessings, wealth, longevity, and the Eight Immortals, with the four characters "Governing the World and the Mysterious Peak" written on it.

The archway is very new and looks very imposing.

Gu Yu Hanzi introduced: "This archway was bestowed by the former emperor. Seven or eight miles to the west, you can reach Yuxu Palace, the place where Master Sanfeng Master Sanfeng Zhenren practiced." Behind the archway, on the rocks facing the mountain, there is a large open space, where incense smoke is swirling, and many little Daoist boys are practicing sword.

They hadn't approached yet, and many people turned their heads to look.

"Focus!"

The middle-aged Daoist sitting on the stone immediately reprimanded.

Li Yan knew that these were all introductory disciples of Zhenwu Palace, most of whom had awakened their supernatural powers, so they could discover them early.

Everyone walked forward, and after walking for another two sticks of incense, a majestic palace appeared in front of them.

This palace is a central axis layout, with red walls and high tiles, flying gold and flowing green, forming a tall palace wall, with an imposing and solemn momentum.

Inside the palace, the ancient trees are dense, and the flying eaves and bucket arches are layered.

Gu Yu Hanzi whispered: "This is the Xuantian Yuxu Palace, with more than two thousand temples and shrines. People from the foot of the mountain come here basically to burn incense. Further up, you are not allowed to enter at will."

Sure enough, as the sky was bright today, there were many commoners and gentry coming and going at the door, in groups of three or five, carrying the old and supporting the young.

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Everyone entered the main gate, did not crowd with those pilgrims, but walked through the side path.

Walking past more than a dozen palaces, there were more and more Daoists guarding the door, and there were almost no secular pilgrims.

Li Yan looked at it calmly and secretly sized it up.

Most of the Daoists here practice martial arts, but they don't look like people from the Mystic Sect. Those with gang and sha aura account for 20%.

Not to mention Wang Wang Jingxiu, even Gu Yu Hanzi and those junior brothers were senior brothers and elders in the eyes of these Daoists, and they all bowed to see them.

This is also the true manifestation of the Mystic Sect.

Even in a big sect like Mount Mount Wudang, there are far fewer people who have the opportunity to practice and have reached the third layer of the building than imagined.

Of course, this is just the Yuxu Palace at the foot of the mountain.

Those real masters are all on the mountain.

Arriving at the main hall of the backyard, several old Daoists walked out immediately and bowed to Wang Wang Jingxiu in unison, "Greetings, Uncle-Master Wang."

Li Yan was secretly tongue-tied.

Wang Wang Jingxiu was fine, but he didn't expect Gu Yu Hanzi's seniority to be so high, and they were all fellow disciples with these old Daoists.

At this time, Wang Wang Jingxiu had already recovered, flicked his whisk, and nodded: "The poor Daoist returned to the mountain this time by the order of the head, all because of the war in the Southwest, where many disciples were injured."

"You immediately summon those who study medicine in the sect, prepare medicinal materials and utensils, and go to Yunyang with the poor Daoist in a few days."

After the instructions, everyone continued to climb the mountain.

The road on the mountain became more and more quiet. Some ancient stone steps were even piled up during the Qin and Han Dynasties, hidden in the weeds, and small beasts would jump out from time to time.

Wang Wang Jingxiu said to Li Yan in a deep voice: "We are going to the Five Dragon Palace first. Since you have obtained the Mount Wudang token, you will certainly have to step through the Three Mystic Realms. You can stay in the Five Dragon Palace first and go to the Purple Heaven Palace and the Golden Hall last."

"Remember, don't say anything when you go, the poor Daoist will go to the Purple Heaven Palace first, tell the master about this, and then make a decision."

Li Yan understood immediately, "Senior, don't worry, we understand."

Gu Yu Hanzi also cupped his hands: "Daoist friend Li, we are escorting the blood jade cong up the mountain. After we arrange for you, we will also go to the Golden Hall."

"Yunyang is busy with many things. After handing over the errand today, we will go down the mountain from the other side and leave, and gather again in Yunyang another day."

Li Yan also cupped his hands: "Daoist friend, take care on the way."

Although the Five Dragon Palace is not on the top of the mountain, it has to go around to the northern foot of Mount Mount Wudang, under the Lingying Peak. Everyone quickened their pace and didn't reach their destination until after noon.

I saw a palace hidden in the mountain forest, the red walls and green tiles reflecting the green mountains and clear water, the incense smoke swirling, and the bell sound melodious.

Before they approached, they heard the sound of Daoists chanting scriptures and performing rites.

Li Yan had already inquired before coming.

This Five Dragon Palace has more than eight hundred palaces and temples. Although it is not as good as Yuxu Palace, its history is more ancient, built during the Zhenguan years of the Tang Dynasty.

It is said that there was a great drought in the world that year, and locusts were everywhere, and the common people were miserable. Emperor Emperor Taizong ordered officials in various places to go to famous mountains and rivers to pray for rain.

The Junzhou guard Yao Yi Jian went to Mount Mount Wudang by imperial decree and met five Confucian scholars on Wulong Peak, who called themselves "Five Qi Dragon Lords", saying that Mount Wudang was guarded by the True Martial God and they came to visit by the order of the True Martial God.

Soon, heavy rain poured down, saving the drought, so Emperor Emperor Taizong issued an edict to build the Five Dragon Temple, which was later gradually expanded into the Five Dragon Palace.

The Five Dragon Palace has the True Martial Great Emperor Divine Hall, and there is a famous "True Martial Dragon Cave" hidden below.

Looking at it after approaching, sure enough, this Five Dragon Palace is obviously more ancient. Although it has been repaired and the red walls outside the palace have been repainted, the densely packed coiled dragon stone bases below still look mottled.

The Daoists in the Five Dragon Palace obviously have much higher cultivation, most of them are from the Mystic Sect, and there are people practicing martial arts on the uneven brick and stone square.

Arriving here, Li Yan and the others all became honest.

In this Five Dragon Palace, dragon carvings can be seen everywhere, obviously forming a large formation, which cannot be probed by supernatural powers.

Of course, more importantly, there is a disciple of Master Sanfeng Master Sanfeng Zhenren sitting here. Who knows how high the other party's cultivation is.

"Uncle-Master Wang, Junior Brother Gu."

Just after entering the main hall of the mountain gate, a Daoist walked over quickly, with a tall figure, fair skin, and a black long beard hanging on his chest, with an extraordinary bearing.

What's more important is his eyes, which are golden.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Gulinzi."

Gu Yu Hanzi hurriedly cupped his hands and introduced Li Yan.

This Gulinzi smiled: "I have also heard about that matter. I didn't expect Young Hero Li to be so young and able to do such merit."

Saying this, he looked at Wang Wang Jingxiu, "Uncle-Master Wang, you came..."

Wang Wang Jingxiu stroked his beard and said: "The poor Daoist came to have tea with Junior Brother Master Yulongzi, and sent Little Friend Li here by the way. Where is your master?"

Gulinzi hurriedly cupped his hands: "Master is in seclusion in Hidden Immortal Rock. Uncle-Master Wang, wait a moment, I will take you there."

He was a little shocked in his heart and glanced at Li Yan calmly.

Gu Yu Hanzi sending him, he was not surprised. After all, he is responsible for the Law Enforcement Hall and cannot avoid dealing with outside cultivators, and there are many human relationships.

But Wang Wang Jingxiu's status is not ordinary.

This young man, what kind of background does he have...

"Hidden Immortal Rock?"

When Wang Wang Jingxiu heard this, he shook his head and said: "You arrange for Little Friend Li to stay, the poor Daoist will go by himself."

"Well, okay."

Gulinzi was stunned for a moment, watching Wang Wang Jingxiu and Gu Yu Hanzi walk away, and then smiled: "Benefactor Li, there are guest rooms in the palace, please follow me."

"Wait."

Lu San suddenly spoke, "I'll live in the woods outside."

Li Yan looked over, only to see the little fox and the mice shrinking in Lu San's arms, trembling, their eyes full of horror...

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 353 =====