Chapter 1050: Five Virtues Theory

The seawater of the Peacock Sea is colorful, looking extremely beautiful under the illumination of the sky light. Li Li Ximing rode the light, his expression slightly condensed, showing a bit of contemplation.

He hurried out to deal with the Zhen Tao Prefecture. Mount Jiuqiu indeed had to go once, but it was far from being so urgent. But when he arrived on the island, he felt his scalp numb and didn't dare to step inside. Fortunately, there was such an excuse, so he immediately brought Li Li Que Wan out.

After listening to Li Li Que Wan's statement along the way, Li Li Ximing could only smile bitterly:

"Things are unpredictable... Back then, I invited Senior Liu to the island, thinking that it would attract bad things, but I didn't expect it to really happen."

Li Li Que Wan heard his sound transmission, worried that he would blame Liu Changdie, and hurriedly replied:

"Lord Liu has been very loving to us over the years, and it is not that he has any intention..."

Li Li Ximing saw that she misunderstood, shook his head and said:

"But this matter can't blame anyone. If Senior Liu hadn't guarded the East Sea, the Zhen Tao Prefecture wouldn't have been kept until now... let alone the 【Neck Feather】 supply for many years!"

The role played by the Zhen Tao Prefecture over the years is not small. The 【Wall-Sinking Water】 collected is massive, and it has been collected into the East Sea to the point where the price of 【Wall-Sinking Water】 has soared. If it weren't for True Person Kuangyu collecting it in her name on the side, it would have been impossible to attract attention.

Later, 【Wall-Sinking Water】 could hardly be collected, but after a long period of accumulation, Li Li Ximing exchanged two more 【Mysterious Flower Leaves】 from Gold Feather in a roundabout way. After four times in total, he still had two 【Neck Feathers】 on him for backup, not to mention the spiritual resources used for exchange. The spiritual resources obtained were precious, not inferior to two or three spiritual weapons.

He only worried:

"I see... he said he wanted to find the dragon clan, it is not without reason. Satisfy him as much as possible, let these noble descendants fight each other, and leave the island quickly..."

Li Li Que Wan was still a bit uneasy and replied:

"If something happens, I only hope that the dragon clan will not be angry with my family. Now that we see it, we can only pretend not to see it. Caught between the two, if they really want to be angry, we can't hide."

Li Li Ximing looked at her deeply and replied:

"They won't be angry, they won't stimulate Minghuang."

Li Li Que Wan nodded in thought. Li Li Ximing calculated in his heart for a while, but didn't know what to say.

The Li family members who know their situation best are Li Li Zhouwei and Li Li Ximing. Li Li Que Wan has a tough temperament and a gentle personality, so she can listen to some, but Li Li Jiangqian has too many thoughts, so Li Li Ximing is a bit afraid to talk, and sighed in his heart:

"Let Li Zhouwei decide for himself... I will just remain silent."

He abandoned his thoughts, and there was more worry in his heart. Even if the excuse was mentioned, he could only hurry to Mount Jiuqiu. After such a thing, he couldn't be settled no matter what. He gritted his teeth and finally made up his mind:

"I thought it was not good to disturb Li Zhouwei, but this matter has already endangered the Zhen Tao Prefecture, and may even endanger the foundation... I am afraid I still have to see him."

So he flew in the Peacock Sea for a while, didn't go straight to Mount Jiuqiu, but went to the East Ah King Sea, drilled into the seabed, and found a hidden place, which was the place where he refined precious pills underground back then.

He cleaned it up back then, and there was no breath of pills left in this place. Li Li Ximing locked this place at will, explored that no one was around, instructed Li Li Que Wan to practice on the spot, then rose into the air, and floated to the Sun and Moon Shining Together Heaven.

Soon the scene of the sun and moon shining together and the stable spiritual atmosphere appeared again. Li Li Ximing went down the pavilion, and everything was bright. He saw the man sitting on the pavilion in the courtyard.

Li Li Zhouwei took off his armor, wore a gray Dao robe, his long hair was rarely scattered, and he sat quietly on the stage, like an old Suanni crouching on the stage for a nap.

Li Li Ximing only remembered that his armor was repaired in the fire evil of Mount Zhijing Mountain, but strangely, after taking off that layer of majestic mysterious armor, the younger generation in front of him seemed to be more uneasy.

Li Li Ximing took another step, and the pair of gold pupils opened alertly. A pool of cold gold shone from the deep courtyard and fell on Li Li Ximing's face.

"Minghuang!?"

This light call made the white White Qilin on the stage disappear. Li Li Zhouwei stood up, one hand tied his long hair, and said politely:

"Uncle Gong, what are your instructions?"

Li Li Ximing sighed and replied:

"There is some trouble! I am afraid you have to go out and take a look..."

He hurried to tell the news before and after, listening to Li Li Zhouwei's gaze gradually condensing, stepping out, the first sentence was:

"Liu Changdie wrote back, is there any mention of Senior Fuxun seeking to see the dragon clan?"

Li Li Ximing replied:

"Yes..."

This made Li Li Zhouwei nod slightly and replied:

"The fact that my injury has healed is a top secret, and it is of great use for the next layout. It is not suitable to go out. Once exposed, it is very likely that the war between the North and the South will break out in advance... I cannot go out."

His expression was quiet and replied:

"And the matter of 【Zhen Tao Prefecture】 is not difficult to solve. If Liu Changdie has already mentioned it, Uncle Gong will have an excuse for this trip—I will write a letter immediately, Uncle Gong will go to Chongzhou, hand it to Hui Yao, and ask the patrol envoy to go to Zhen Tao Prefecture. This matter can be solved, and our family doesn't have to participate too deeply."

He raised his hand slightly, took out a cloth from his sleeve, pinched a pen out of thin air, used divine power as ink, wrote gold characters on the cloth, and said solemnly:

"I will use the excuse of arranging the aftermath and supporting the Demon King to take care of my Li family younger generation. White Dragon will not refuse."

Li Li Ximing nodded with relief. Li Li Zhouwei dotted the ink and whispered:

"This place is balanced in Yin and Yang, and there are traces on the cloth. After all, it is for the dragon clan. Uncle Gong, put it away after going out, don't rush to give it."

Li Li Ximing nodded, hurried out, walked to the steps, hesitated for a moment, looked back, and the younger generation was already sitting on the stage, like a god statue.

In the cave dwelling, the fire vein was surging. Li Li Que Wan waited for a long time before seeing Li Li Ximing appear in the void.

This True Person's expression was natural, seemingly much more relaxed. He touched her head and smiled:

"Don't worry, everything is dealt with."

So he rose with light, galloping all the way out, watching Li Li Que Wan's face full of doubts, instead went to comfort her, and replied:

"You are not in Zhen Tao, even if this Early Zifu grand formation is lost, it doesn't matter. This place is the Mount Jiuqiu tradition, the master is a True Person of the Yuan Dao, you must be polite. If you are asked about anything, answer it."

Li Li Que Wan was indeed a bit nervous, nodded solemnly, and Li Li Ximing laughed:

"I was seriously injured and fled here back then... you said you came east, then let's go east. This Mount Jiuqiu master took good care of me back then and gave me a spiritual fire. You should make a good impression. I will also test it today. If anything happens in the future, you will be drifting overseas, it is best to be able to come here and ask."

Li Li Que Wan's originally solemn expression collapsed immediately, pursed her lips, and responded in a low voice.

After decades of separation, Mount Jiuqiu Mountain was still purple and red, and the maple leaves blew up waves in the sea breeze. Li Li Ximing waited at the mountain gate, and saw an old man coming down from the small path in the mountains, bowing with a smile:

"Daoist Can Zhaojing, long time no see!"

This old man was the old True Person Senior Lingdu back then!

Although this old True Person's cultivation was not high, he was born with a fairy style, his face was kind, and he made people feel at ease. Li Li Ximing smiled, his heart settled, and replied:

"Greetings, Old Senior... I was ignorant back then, and there were many disturbances..."

Senior Lingdu shook his head with a smile and invited him up the mountain, replying:

"Where is this..."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while, and arrived under the maple forest. The stone table where Senior Lingdu and Buddha played chess back then was still placed on the top of the mountain, making Li Li Ximing sigh in his heart, moved out a step slightly, and sat on the side.

Senior Lingdu looked in his eyes, shook his head without speaking, Li Li Ximing tacitly did not mention the Sun Tradition, took the tea sent by the old man, and said:

"This time I came... to ask about the 【Fangxi Wonderful Dew】 of your Dao—my family got a good younger generation, who is practicing the Shao Yin path, I am planning for his future..." 【1050

"What are you saying..."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while. When they reached the maple forest, the stone table where Senior Lingdu and Houfo had played chess years ago still sat on the mountaintop. Li Li Ximing sighed inwardly, stepped aside, and sat down.

Senior Lingdu saw this and shook his head without speaking. Li Li Ximing tacitly avoided mentioning the Solar orthodoxy, took the tea the old man offered, and said:

"I came this time... to ask about your sect's 【Fangxi Fangxi Miaolu】—my family has gained a promising junior who cultivates the Lesser Yin path, and I am planning for his future..."

Senior Lingdu raised an eyebrow and said with interest:

"He cultivates..."

Li Li Ximing said:

"'Xiangjuchen'."

"Rare!?"

Senior Lingdu praised him, set down the tea in his hand, and smiled:

"This is not difficult, but are you seeking a breakthrough in divine abilities for him? Do you need to reserve a spot in the pool for your fellow Daoist?"

When Li Li Ximing cultivated in the 【Fangyin Pool】 years ago, he had sensed that this place could clear one's spiritual sense and was quite helpful for breaking through divine abilities. He had not expected the other to be so generous, only asking for a bit of pool water. Hearing this news, he showed surprise and asked:

"Great kindness from the senior! I was only seeking a portion of the wondrous dew!?"

Senior Lingdu laughed and shook his head, saying sternly:

"The Fangyin Pool has heavy Lesser Yin and sinking clear Qi; not everyone can break through within it. Being able to condense spiritual assets like 【Fangxi Fangxi Miaolu】 is specifically for the cultivation of practitioners of the 'Lesser Yin' path."

He tapped the table lightly, and a cultivator hurried up, bowed to the two, and Senior Lingdu instructed:

"Go take the Brother Xuan vessel, call your senior brother, wait for the thaw at the Hour of the Rat, draw a vessel of 【Fangxi Fangxi Miaolu】, and send it here."

He turned his head and said:

"【Fangxi Fangxi Miaolu】 cannot be taken out of this pool, but my sect has studied it for so many years and has had some gains. I have a 【Danjun Brother Xuan Vessel】 in my hand, crafted from Lesser Yin and clear Qi treasures. Holding this object, it can be transported briefly, though it still cannot be preserved for long,"

He smiled:

"However, the 【Danjun Brother Xuan Vessel】 is a spiritual embryo that my disciple is nourishing. Remember to return the vessel after you have used it."

"Many thanks! Many thanks!"

Li Li Ximing nodded solemnly. If this were years ago, he would certainly have marveled at the other's casual lending of a spiritual embryo. Now that he had seen more of the world, he felt it was normal—sects of their kind had accumulated countless good things from ancient times to the present.

'The journey is long; I will just have Guo Guo Nanwu run the errand when the time comes.

However, Li Li Ximing naturally would not take their things for nothing. He immediately took a box from his sleeve and said sternly:

"This is a portion of 【Cangzhou Viper Scales】 and a portion of 【Neck Feathers】, given to you as compensation. Firstly, to thank you for the 【Fangxi Fangxi Miaolu】, and secondly, to thank you for the grace of saving my life back then!"

There was a reason Li Li Ximing spoke of his youthful ignorance and offense upon meeting. He hadn't understood how precious 【Fangxi Fangxi Miaolu】 was for increasing divine abilities back then, but now he knew clearly... one must know that the 【Kongxiu Shu Brother Xuan Dao Powder】 refined by Sima Si Yuanli to increase divine abilities used 【Hollow Brother Xuan Mulberry】, which was a spiritual object!

In this way, the amount condensed by the 【Fangyin Pool】 must be limited. He had used 【Valley Wind Fire Induction】 to absorb more than one person's share back then; how could they not know?

"You are too polite, fellow Daoist."

Seeing Li Li Ximing's action, Senior Lingdu smiled, looked at him a bit more, shook his head, pushed the spiritual assets back, and replied:

"【Fangxi Fangxi Miaolu】 only has the use of increasing divine abilities within the 【Fangyin Pool】. Its greater efficacy actually lies in this pool; otherwise, why would I give a whole vessel to a junior of yours at the Foundation Establishment stage? Do not overthink it."

"And as for the 【Fangyin Pool】, do not place too much importance on it... while the 【Fangyin Pool】 can clear one's spiritual sense, the breakthrough of divine abilities is a natural law. When ignorance emerges, the 【Fangyin Pool】 cannot drive it away, and the inner demons that arise are one's own affair!"

Li Li Ximing suddenly realized, nodded thoughtfully, and did not touch the items pushed back on the table. Sensing this was an opportunity, he feigned reluctance and replied:

"Ignorance, can it truly not be removed? Among the many cultivators and great powers from ancient times to now, is there not a single precedent??"

This was clearly a veiled question about his own sect's affairs, but it was extremely natural. Senior Lingdu stroked his beard, paused for a moment, and asked:

"That is not necessarily the case. Have you ever heard of... the Wuguan legacy??"

Li Li Ximing raised his eyebrows, putting on a look of great interest, and listened to the old man say:

"The Three Brother Xuan sects each have their own orthodoxy and differing philosophies. In the Douxuan sect, in the very, very early days, there was a great figure known as Wuguan, who was the first to propose abolishing the Five Virtues theory and establishing the Clear Profound Six Actions theory. He resided in the Clear Qi leap position and was one of the four ancestors of the ancient demonic path."

"He left behind a legacy, which was transformed from the positions under his seat. Those who gain the favor of this legacy can obtain many mysteries, one of which is to reduce ignorance and elevate the rising Yang."

Li Li Ximing frowned, unable to understand, and asked:

"Abolish the Five Virtues theory? The Five Virtues are the principles of heaven and earth; how can there be talk of abolishing them?"

Senior Lingdu shook his head and replied:

"Fire Virtue, Water Virtue... these are unified names in various sects, but what connection is there between water and fire? Why are the Five Elements collectively called the Five Virtues? You have heard that Earth Virtue has five earths, yet there is a sixth earth, Qingxuan, and Qingxuan is also Binggu, is that not so?"

"In the final analysis, it is just that the world is accustomed to calling them that. In the eyes of those in higher positions, the fruit positions are high or low, some near, some far. There is no major category, or rather, there might be, but immortals and immortal lords cannot fully recognize each other, and from then on, it ceased to exist."

"In ancient times, the world was at peace, not because of life-and-death struggles, but because of debates between orthodoxies. Cultivation matters were exchanged, people generously shared their own Daoist canons, and many schools of thought contended... these theories spread throughout the world."

He looked at Li Li Que Wan behind Li Li Ximing and smiled with interest:

"For example, that person from 'Quandan' calls the Three Witches and Two Blessings 'Plain Virtue', located at the sixth virtue, claiming 'Quandan' is the primal fetus of 'Plain Virtue', and 'Plain Virtue' is the root nature of 'Quandan'. This still has a lineage to this day... each family has its own theories to better organize their own techniques and facilitate cultivation for later generations... He was also one of the figures who supported abolishing the Five Virtues theory—if you were a 'Quandan' cultivator, using... the 【Quandan Plain Virtue Theory】 to understand the mysteries of heaven and earth and the changes in material nature would certainly be more at ease than the Five Virtues theory!"

Li Li Que Wan raised her head thoughtfully, understanding that the other was enlightening her, and listened to the old man say:

"The Purple Gold sect lumps the many orthodoxies that wander outside the Five Virtues and Twelve Qi together as the 'Binggu Method'. Although there is no problem with the cultivation, it is also a symbol of the haste and shallow foundation at the origin of the Early Zifu Golden Dan path."

"Precisely because of this, Qingxuan is both the sixth earth and Binggu; they do not conflict!"