Introduction

March 9, suitable for sacrifices, not suitable for travel; if one travels, there will be bloodshed.

Mount Qingcheng, a renowned Taoist mountain, has been frequented by countless extraordinary individuals since ancient times. The so-called hidden dragons and snakes among the grass and weeds are indeed a reflection of this. Countless myths and legends, along with numerous legendary tales, envelop Mount Qingcheng like a thick layer of mist, shrouding it in an air of mystery

Thousands of practitioners simultaneously recited incantations, their chant of "buzzing" intertwining into a subtle sound wave that sent shivers down the spine, echoing far and wide. Gradually, a peculiar force rose from the sound of the incantations, and a brilliant rainbow light shot forth from above the heads of the practitioners, illuminating the smooth and polished stone wall.

The Daoists clad in purple robes with golden edges simultaneously prostrated themselves on the ground, murmuring a prayer.

Several old Taoist priests in purple robes suddenly shouted: "Compassionate Ancestor, have mercy, have mercy!"

Qingcheng Mountain has fully mobilized its latent forces in the secular world, stirring up an invisible giant wave

The old Taoist in the purple robe hurriedly sealed the medicine bottle tightly. The mere fragrance emanating from the elixir already possesses such miraculous effects, so one can only imagine the treasures contained within this bottle. A few old Taoists in purple robes gathered together and whispered for a while, then each collected their swords, pearls, tripods, talismans, and medicine bottles. Subsequently, they unfurled the scroll in front of the assembled Taoists.

The five talismans were further enveloped in golden light and exuded an overwhelming aura of purple energy. A subtle yet persistent pressure surged forth from the talismans in waves, causing the nearby practitioners to lose their footing and be pushed backward by this force.

The sword, the pearl, and the small ding are diminutive, resembling toys for children, yet each one radiates a dazzling brilliance enveloped in mist, clearly indicating that they are extraordinary items

The light of the stone wall dimmed, and the five Daoists vanished without a trace.

As the dawn light gently breaks, on the stone path winding through the mountains, groups of Taoist priests in green robes, each holding three long incense sticks, swiftly and silently advance along the path, heading towards a towering stone wall in the back mountain that rises into the clouds and is as smooth as a mirror

The woman who threw the scroll let out a cold shout, and instantly all the Taoists stiffened and knelt down on the ground, no longer daring to make any movements or sounds

The mountain path is steep, and the dew is slippery; however, these individuals move faster than galloping horses, leaving behind trails of green shadows. Some even leap into the air from time to time, soaring through a hundred meters with the wind, their garments fluttering in the morning breeze, creating an ethereal presence as if celestial beings have descended to the mortal realm

The woman in the center lowered her head to glance at the many Daoists kneeling before the stone wall, and suddenly a scroll appeared in her hand, which she casually tossed out.

As the sun has yet to rise, nearly three thousand Taoists have quietly gathered before the stone wall, standing in an orderly manner according to the nine palaces. Among them, there are large groups of young Taoists holding various colored flags and ritual implements, carrying incense burners as they move around the grand formation of the nine palaces. The incense smoke rises straight into the sky, and the misty aura entwines upward, transforming into a cloud that envelops the heads of the gathered Taoists.

Several objects radiating a strange glow slowly descended from the sky, namely a sword, a pearl, a small cauldron, five talismans, and nine vials.

Approximately fifteen minutes later, countless Taoists rushed out from Qingcheng Mountain

The latter half of the scroll caused the old Taoists in purple robes to turn pale, and they all began to shout in panic.

Smoke and mist rose into the sky, with countless wisps of clouds swirling around the stone wall. Vague silhouettes of figures, adorned with golden light, appeared amidst the clouds. The figures became increasingly distinct, ultimately revealing five individuals—three men and two women—dressed in white Taoist robes, their faces obscured by golden light, standing before the crowd.

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In the Qincheng Mountain range, among the various peaks and the grand palaces and pavilions, Taoist priests continuously emerge and gather before this nameless stone wall

After half an hour had passed, a beam of white light finally emerged from the top of the stone wall, and soon the entire stone wall was illuminated with a pure white light

The nine medicine bottles were densely engraved with various talismans and seals. The old Taoist, who had just received the scroll, opened one of the medicine bottles in front of many other Taoists. A refreshing medicinal fragrance immediately surged forth, and thousands of people in front of the stone wall simultaneously took a deep breath, feeling as if their seven orifices were unblocked, and their entire meridians were cleansed as if washed with pure water, bringing a sense of clarity to their whole being

A flash of white light flickered on the stone wall, and a scroll woven from golden threads with a purple jade axis slowly floated out, landing precisely in the hands of the old Daoist in a purple robe, who was leading numerous Daoists in worship. The woman who had thrown out the scroll spoke a few words in a chirping voice, then turned and prepared to leave with several companions beside her

However, the other female Taoist beside that woman chuckled softly a few times and then casually tossed out several items.

The sound of "dong dong" echoed continuously as all the Daoists bowed deeply to the five men and women, their foreheads striking the ground with a resounding thud.

The group of Daoists quietly waited for a while, when suddenly a red light leaped up from the east. As the hazy red light instantly tore through the heavens and the earth, spreading in all directions, the many Daoists simultaneously bowed down, performing the solemn ritual of three kneels and nine kowtows towards the stone wall.

At the forefront of numerous Daoists, beneath the stone wall, stood a group of Daoists dressed in purple robes with golden edges. The robes were embroidered with the Bagua diagram in silver thread on both the front and back, and the edges of the sleeves featured patterns of clouds and flowers. These Daoists, resplendent in their attire, stood there solemnly, holding dusters in their hands, their expressions devoid of emotion.

The first half of the scroll is a scripture on cultivating energy and spirit, titled "Taimu Qi Jing"

Merely catching a whiff of the medicinal fragrance surpasses the three months of arduous breathing exercises practiced by these Daoists