Chapter 8, Visitors

This is the one that Wei Yi wrote during the day

As long as it is humanoid, it indicates that there is still room for conversation

Was I just dreaming? Indeed, it is marvelous

I did not expect this young friend's spiritual perception to be so keen

However, it seems that it is sufficient now

He is a young person who has just entered the path

According to Daoist teachings, this is clearly a discovery of a glimmer of spiritual essence, a return to the original ancestral aperture

Suddenly

took a few steps

When the proficiency improves over time, perhaps this probability can gradually increase

He found a small door near the courtyard, which means that in the future, he can simply go out directly from the courtyard

How could Wei Yi not understand?

This is clearly a senior who is intrigued by the hunt, coming to offer guidance to a junior.

It turns out that, just a moment ago, he had already fallen asleep

The way of heaven is impartial, and the path of cultivation is arduous

After having dinner, Wei Yi took out a few sheets of paper from the room and began to grind the ink

Upon hearing such an invitation from Wei Yi

Wei Yi waved his hand towards the side and then gestured for the old man to come over and take a seat.

Confucianism cultivates the mind, Buddhism practices the cultivation of the spirit, martial arts emphasize vital energy and blood, and Daoism focuses on the cultivation of the nature and spirit

Only by engaging with the essence of the void can one anchor their own spiritual perception, continuously drawing upon magical power to perform various mysterious spells

Suddenly

Thinking of this, Wei Yi pushed the golden mountain and toppled the jade pillar, deeply bowing to the elderly man before him, he spoke:

Is it not a joy to have friends come from afar

It is precisely because I found this note that I became somewhat curious and wanted to see what kind of person has come to Pingyang City

The night is deep, today has been enjoyable, in a great dream, who knows the autumn, the old man departs

Otherwise

It cannot be said to be guidance

Wei Yi seemed to feel a sense of being touched

Moreover, at present, it is merely the act of writing with a brush; when the time comes to reach a state of inspiration akin to that of symbols, then one will truly be able to traverse the world freely

Only in this way can the full spirit of the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone be awakened

Old Zhang, who sells peaches, is currently undergoing a thrilling and mysterious adventure

At that moment, Wei Yi suddenly felt a jolt and could not help but stand up

It is difficult to enter the barriers, and the path is hard to seek

I apologize, I misspoke.

The heavens are round and the earth is square, the laws consist of nine chapters, I now put pen to paper, all spirits lie hidden

However, regardless of the path one takes in the practice of literature and art, there are still the three barriers to entry that need to be overcome

The paths of cultivation and the powers of divine abilities are vastly different

In the realm of cultivation, all three passes must be traversed. If one truly wishes to determine superiority, it seems that the only way is to engage in a contest of skills and techniques, and see who excels above the rest

At this point, the elderly person surprisingly showed some rare appreciation

It is not particularly eye-catching

I am afraid this elderly person must be a practitioner of Confucianism; otherwise, they would not constantly mention Daoism.

As a junior, I have entered the path by chance and have a very superficial understanding of cultivation. I hope the esteemed elder can provide guidance

Zhuang Zhou dreamed of a butterfly, or was it a butterfly dreaming of Zhuang Zhou

This friend, since you have come, why not come out to meet? Hiding and lurking is not the behavior of a gentleman

However, just as Wei Yi was contemplating the three barriers to entering the Dao

Entering the Three Passes, at the end of the day, one is still merely an ordinary person; despite possessing magical arts and divine powers, one is still just a withered bone in the mortal world

After all, this method of incantation is quite rare

After a stick of incense, Wei Yi sat on the stool, drenched in sweat

Although it can be said that I have learned it, without sufficient proficiency, that is also not acceptable

A probability of one-tenth is not considered too small

Upon hearing Wei Yi's question, the old man smiled faintly and then took out a piece of paper from his sleeve

After a day of exploration

I have only been here for two or three days, and it seems that there has been no interaction with the esteemed gentleman, has there

Suddenly, a loud laugh echoed through the small courtyard, and immediately after, an elderly man dressed in a long robe emerged from the darkness

At this point, the elderly gentleman seemed to have finished what he wanted to say, and his enthusiasm had somewhat waned

At this point, the elderly man seemed to recall something, and suddenly came to a realization. He then spoke with a face full of apology:

Ignite the heart's lamp

Once the three barriers are crossed and the achievement of fetal breathing is attained, the vastness of the world can be traversed, and the acts of subduing demons, eliminating evil, and saving the world and its people are but a matter of course

It is now evident that he is clearly a distinguished disciple of Daoism

Always adhere to your true self, and you will naturally shine with brilliance

Such is my concealment, yet it has not escaped the keen eyes of the young friend. Indeed, there are remarkable individuals among the common folk

... ...

Moreover, the exorcism talisman is not so easy to draw. Although he directly extracted the spell, that merely means he has learned it

It is unexpected that Xiao You, at such a young age, has already ignited the light of his heart and attained an understanding of cultivation; he is indeed a rare talent.

Upon thinking of this, he began to command the brush and ink

There is still a long way to go before achieving mastery

Although he is very tired

It is merely a matter of having some interest

Although there are countless paths of cultivation in the world, the mainstream ones are merely the four schools of Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, and martial arts

He then fixed his gaze intently on the dark corner of the courtyard, not relaxing in the slightest

There is no need for you, young friend, to be surprised

May I ask what brings you here, esteemed sir

He should not be so weak after just the time it takes to burn a stick of incense

Seeing Wei Yi being so honest and straightforward, the old man couldn't help but laugh heartily

When he completely appeared within the range of the light, Wei Yi let out a sigh of relief

Wei Yi looked at him in his scholarly robe and had some speculations in his heart

Gazing into the distance

This concludes my words; young friend, you may act as you see fit

Hahaha ... ...

The second stage is a constant, essentially deepening the connection after establishing a stable anchor point, ultimately stealing the secrets of heaven and attaining the great Dao

The old man was equally unceremonious, stating that one should sit down, which conveyed a sense of grandeur and dignity, unlike that of a sinister person

Wei Yi stared calmly into the distant darkness, subtly gripping the three talismans for exorcism in his hand

Drawing these talisman papers requires the invocation of magical powers, thus each one drawn is quite challenging

Such honest young people are rare; with some guidance, they may achieve great things in the future

At this point, the elderly man seemed to let out a sigh

It seems that I heard Wei Yi's words

He believes it is best to write a few talisman papers as a backup

The third level is constant, maintaining a state at all times, thus qualifying for the pursuit of a higher realm

After bidding farewell to Old Zhang, Wei Yi naturally returned to the small courtyard of the Wang family

This is the third day of entering the path

Moreover, this old man is clearly the one who was surrounded by a group of students in the center during the day

See here

The first stage of entering the path is meditation, focusing on oneself, which is also the innate inspiration that permeates the void

As the end approached, the figure of the old man suddenly became exceedingly blurred, as if he were about to vanish in the next moment

Upon hearing his words, Wei Yi seemed to understand somewhat; this old man appeared to have a different direction in his cultivation than his own

As the old man took his seat, Wei Yi directly and candidly inquired:

However, looking at the three pieces of talisman paper on the table that shimmered with spirituality, he was still filled with immense surprise in his heart

Although the three barriers are difficult to overcome, they are not insurmountable gaps

The talisman for exorcism requires practice

Welcome, you are a guest here. Please have a seat, sir.