Chapter 000: Prologue

The master speaks in profound terms, and the disciple finds it difficult to comprehend. Could you offer some guidance to enlighten me

The ancient Mangshan stands, as the Central Plains chase the deer year after year

It is precisely for this reason that the occupation of Luoyang and the pursuit of dominance in the Central Plains have become the main theme of five thousand years of Chinese history. This has given rise to countless heroes and legends, unfolding many earth-shattering stories

In fact, Mangshan is not very high, only about 300 meters, consisting mainly of loess hills. However, because it rises abruptly from the north bank of the Yellow River, it appears to be layered and majestic, creating a spectacular sight. Thus, it serves as a natural barrier to the north of Luoyang and is also a strategically important military location

Six hundred years later, inspired by the Tiao Mian Wo, I specifically fabricated a mhetushu.com poem titled "Five Regulated Verses" to commemorate Luoyang. I initially intended to evoke a sense of nostalgia for the past, but ended up creating something incomprehensible.

At this moment, at the hour of noon, the gathering of the Central Yuan Purple Path is taking place. Soon, circumstances will change, corresponding to the second calamity of the twentieth cycle. The Purple Tenuity descends to the mortal realm, and the twenty-eight lunar mansions are born. Additionally, the Nine Star Officials will eliminate demons and open the cycle that occurs every three hundred years

At this time, Liu Bowen was merely a young Taoist priest, yet to make a name for himself, simply accompanying his master to enjoy tea and admire the moon.

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Master, may I ask from where the chaos of the four seas and the birth of the Purple Star originate?

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Time flies like an arrow, and in the blink of an eye, three hundred years have passed

According to ancient legend, Mangshan is a land of feng shui that grants enlightenment and sanctity, benefiting descendants for generations. It is said that by occupying a palm-sized area here, with the ancestral grave surrounded by curling blue smoke and rising purple qi, future generations may have the chance for "one person attaining the Dao leads to the elevation of even chickens and dogs"

Since the time of Great Yu's division of the Nine Provinces, it has truly been said, "The Máng Mountain determines the world, and Luoyang observes the smoke of war"

The sword's energy is expressed in three parts, while boundless ambition arises from the heart

The red gas surges to the sky, mountains groan and the earth collapses, cattle give birth to two tails, the sun and moon traverse their paths. A carpenter's square hangs on the tree, this is the true Lord. In the land of Wu, the yellow crown shines with myriad rays, the banners of Zen descend to the mortal realm, gathering and nurturing. First, the five plague envoys descend to the world, responding to this calamity, spreading the plague, causing suffering for all, but the black plum can provide relief

Little did I expect that these forty characters would evoke another lamentable legend.

Since Laozi, Li Er, refined alchemy here and then crossed Hangu Pass on a cow at night, Mangshan has become extraordinary

Not at all, my words are not profound. In the future, over the course of six hundred years across two eras, the countless traces of wolves and the smoke of war cannot be fully expressed. Unfortunately, the secrets of heaven cannot be revealed, and thus I cannot speak recklessly

This sword is adept at choosing its master, yet you need not concern yourself with that. Once this sword departs, it will surely emerge in due time, selecting its master and acting accordingly. Only then, with blood staining the rosy clouds, can true goodness prevail in the world

Zifang, the first strategist of Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, is none other than Zhang Liang, who established the foundation of the great Han Dynasty that lasted for four hundred years

Flowing clouds give rise to sharp swords, in chaotic times, one must take the lead

Master, how is one's fortune in the current gathering?

It is said that in an unknown year and month, at Mount Huashan, by the precipice of Linyuan, under the full moon in the sky, an old and a young Taoist sat facing each other on the ground

This is none other than Liu Ji, known later as Liu Bowen, who accompanied his master, the Iron Crown Daoist, to enjoy the scenery and admire the moon.

There are many proverbs circulating in the world, almost as vast as the sea of clouds, leaving people at a loss. However, there is one saying that has been an essential consideration for emperors throughout the ages

The thoughts of Wei's martial god are exhausted, while the dreams of the Qin king are entangled

Whose fate will love ultimately fall to, as the yellow flowers leave their mark everywhere

Liu Ji, Liu, what abilities does he possess, others do not know. However, Emperor Taizu, Zhu Yuanzhang, whenever he spoke of Liu Ji, often expressed with emotion: "This is my Zhang Liang."

Beiman, also known as Mangshan, is located between the northern part of Luoyang and the southern bank of the Yellow River. It is a branch of the Qinling mountain range and a subrange of the Xiaoshan.

Born in Suzhou and Hangzhou, buried in Beiming

The Eastern Capital has vainly endured the flames, and Dong Zhuo has become smoke

The disciple understands. In life, one should not act with intention, but rather seek to have a clear conscience. However, may I ask, Master, what shall be done in the future once this sword is gone

In the chaotic world of rivers and lakes, I find solace in my life, standing independently at the forefront, I inquire.

The soaring dragon can be seen from the valley, yet a true confidant like the jade maiden is hard to find

What is meant by timing and fate is that there are no coincidences in a story; it is nothing more than this