Chapter 4: The Unity of All Things

Looking around, the muscles tensed by the fierce wind gradually relaxed. This is a very tidy and simple room, with walls woven from enormous green bamboo. Two or three green branches sprouted from the bamboo joints, and a gentle breeze flowed through the window, causing the branches to sway lightly in the wind. A simple bamboo table was casually placed near the bedside, on which stood a bamboo root pen holder containing two or three brushes. Two or three green branches sprouted from the bamboo joints, and a gentle breeze flowed through the window, causing the branches to sway lightly in the wind. A simple bamboo table was casually placed near the bedside, on which stood a bamboo root pen holder containing two or three brushes

Xiao Longzi expressed his surprise, saying: "Yayaya, Third Senior Brother, you told me that you fought for three days and three nights, forcing the leader of those white cranes to surrender their essence. Now you say this, could it be that you stole the essence of that little crane? If that's the case, it would indeed be the means of a thief, quite disgraceful..."

From this day forward, Li Feng finally had a goal for his life, a goal that now seemed very difficult to achieve. That is, one day, he would surpass remarkable figures like Gu Cangyue, he would transcend these mortals, and he would soar like those two great eagles, rising straight up to the heavens.

Li Feng vaguely sensed that something was amiss. This so-called prestigious sect of cultivation, the Yiyuan Sect, had only a total of sixteen members, and with himself included, there were merely seventeen individuals. This sect was indeed rather small, wasn't it? Generally speaking, among the martial arts sects, Cangfeng Fortress in Suzhou alone had over two hundred people, with the entire sect boasting thousands of skilled practitioners and countless disciples. Especially now, the Wudang Sect, which was flourishing in the martial arts world, had followers all over the land. In contrast, if Cangfeng Fortress could be likened to a grand temple, the Yiyuan Sect would be akin to a roadside shrine.

Xie Yuezi nodded: "Currently, among the fourth generation disciples, you are the only one, and as long as you do not violate the rules and precepts, no one in the mountains will oversee you. Do you understand? In any case, there is no one beside you, so you can do as you wish."

Xie Yuezi scolded angrily, "You are fortunate to have found a naturally gifted disciple. My master, Lingwei, in order to win that little girl's favor, sent me to the Western Kunlun to search for the White Crane's spiritual saliva. Do you think that thousand-year-old spiritual crane is so easy to deal with? I barely managed to steal a drop of its saliva, and as a result, I was chased for over two thousand miles by more than a dozen crane spirits. If it weren't for my Golden Core already taking shape, I would have been captured long ago and fed to those two little cranes."

A lazy voice came from the doorway: "Little cat, go out, go out, you scared Xiao Shidi's disciple. However, one must say that Xiao Longzi is truly fortunate; his newly acquired disciple can actually recite the Taishang Laojun's urgent command. Hmm, quite promising indeed... Haha, haha, hahahahaha..." This guy was laughing so hard that he could hardly catch his breath.

Xiao Longzi smiled and, like performing a magic trick, pulled out a three-foot-long sword from behind him and handed it to Li Feng: "This is the protective sword 'Jade Rhinoceros' that my master gave me when I first ascended the mountain. It has three precious orbs on it, namely 'Repel Water', 'Avoid Fire', and 'Clear Heart', which can protect you from water and fire, and essentially make you immune to poisons. Now that I have my own cultivated flying sword, I no longer need it, so I will bestow it upon you."

Looking down at his feet, Li Feng nearly stumbled into the abyss below. At his feet lay an endless chasm, with bizarrely shaped pine trees growing atop the cliff. Several golden monkeys were leaping among the pine trees, competing for the silver fruits that hung from the vines growing on the trees.

Li Feng https://m.hetushu.com.com muttered: "Oh my God, ancestors of my mother, ancestors of my ancestors, this is truly a place where immortals reside... Oh heavens, oh heavens..."

Fluffy white clouds drift across the sky, and one can see rays of sunlight shimmering among the clouds, imparting an extremely tranquil feeling

The young man suddenly clutched his stomach and burst into laughter: "Hahaha, big brother? You little kid are calling me big brother? Hahaha, even Xiao Longzi, who is ninety-seven years old, still calls me third senior brother, and you call me big brother... Hahaha, as for me, I am already two hundred seventy-five years old this year, and you still call me big brother? Hahaha..."

With a loud bang, Li Feng let out a terrible scream; being struck on the head by a stone was no trivial matter. His scream startled the fierce tiger, which sprang up with a jolt, shaking its head and swaying its rear as it charged into Li Feng's room. Li Feng immediately let out another scream, trembling as he shrank into the corner by the head of the bed. It was not surprising that he was afraid; the tiger was simply too large. On all fours, it was taller than Li Feng standing up, measuring over 9 feet in length from front to back. Its eyes emitted two beams of golden light, each nearly a foot long. Li Feng once again screamed in terror, trembling as he huddled in the corner by the head of the bed. It was not surprising that he was afraid; the tiger was simply too large. On all fours, it was taller than Li Feng standing up, measuring over 9 feet in length from front to back. Its eyes emitted two beams of golden light, each nearly a foot long.

As soon as Pu Yi stepped outside, Li Feng was left in a daze. The aura of the celestial realm is beyond the imagination of ordinary mortals

The body feels light and unsteady, and the soul is also drifting aimlessly. All around is a pitch-black expanse, with nothing visible. A strong wind blows over from the opposite side.

The tiger licked its nose, then turned and ran towards the door. Its size was truly enormous, and as it turned, its tail nearly swept Li Feng off the bed. Flustered, Li Feng grabbed the tiger's tail, which was as stiff as a steel whip, and threw it forward with force. His pair of shifty eyes had already turned to the young man standing at the door. This young man, appearing to be just over twenty, had two buns on his head, each adorned with a small, brilliantly shining jade sword. A moon-white Daoist robe draped over him, giving him an air of ease and elegance. At that moment, he was leaning against the door frame, grinning as he looked at the disheveled Li Feng.

Li Feng fell back, feeling as if he had boarded a pirate ship. What kind of people are these? Are they really the elders of his future sect? Take this evil Yuezi for example; such tactics are akin to street thugs fighting for territory. Yet they boast of being immortals. Do true immortals behave this way?

Li Feng quickly released the inkstone from his hand, jumped out of bed barefoot, and at that moment he noticed that he was also wearing a Daoist robe. However, due to his small stature, he had only managed to put on the top part, which billowed around him like a kasaya. Looking at the young man, Li Feng suddenly recalled how he had been brought here and couldn't help but ask hesitantly, "Brother, where is this place? I seem to be..."

Casually flipping open the so-called introductory manual of the supreme method of this sect, he examined the first scroll of the foundational Part 1. Li Feng nodded seriously and began to point at the scroll: "One, two, three... two hundred seventy-eight... Oh, this introductory section has two hundred seventy-eight characters. Damn it, I can't read, what use is this book to me?" He then tossed the comprehensive outline of the sect's introduction aside into the corner of the wall.

Faintly, one can hear m.hetushu.com where Xiao Longzi is lamenting: "That old Taoist Chen Songzi, too lazy to take on disciples himself, is forcing me to take on a disciple. Every other master has two disciples, and the headmaster even has a daughter, while my master only took me as his sole disciple. The headmaster is pressuring him to take on another disciple, and he is pushing me to do so, wasting more than half a year of hard work for nothing... I have already formed the ethereal purple energy, just waiting for the profound skills to operate and condense into the golden elixir. Once the golden elixir is formed, I will truly achieve immortality, yet I am being asked to find a disciple at this time."

Standing up in a daze, I walked along the stream for about a hundred zhang, and then I could see ahead a vast expanse of flat land, dotted with clusters of trees and bamboo groves. Beneath the trees and bamboo, flowers and grasses were abundant, and several bamboo and wooden houses were scattered throughout, yet there was no sign of any people. Continuing forward, after walking another three or four hundred zhang, the flat ground suddenly came to an end, revealing an endless sea of clouds, with a few small hilltops emerging from the cloud sea. A fierce wind blew, stirring the clouds, and those hilltops instantly vanished without a trace. Continuing forward, after walking another three or four hundred zhang, the flat ground suddenly came to an end, revealing an endless sea of clouds, with a few small hilltops emerging from the cloud sea. A fierce wind blew, stirring the clouds, and those hilltops instantly vanished without a trace

Xie Yuezi loudly "shushed" twice, followed by a low mutter: "Have you thought about it? With over a dozen thousand-year-old spirit cranes, can I really defeat them? This is merely to gain some merit in front of the master; am I really that foolish? Naturally, I would take advantage of those old cranes leaving their nests to consume the essence of the sun and moon, rushing into their lair to catch those young cranes and force them to regurgitate. I am not the sect leader or a grandmaster; how could I be that powerful? Hmph..." Naturally, I would take advantage of those old cranes leaving their nests to consume the essence of the sun and moon, rushing into their lair to catch those young cranes and force them to regurgitate. I am not the sect leader or a grandmaster; how could I be that powerful? Hmph...

With a thud, Li Feng fell to the ground, looking up at the sky. He was startled; the person before him was a typical example of someone with a mental disorder.

A few soft calls echoed in the air as two white cranes gracefully and courteously flew over Li Feng's head. The cranes held two medicinal herbs in their beaks, which Li Feng recognized as the most expensive reishi mushrooms from the apothecaries in Suzhou. However, even in the largest and finest apothecary in Suzhou, the reishi would only be the size of a palm and a dull brown color. In contrast, the two reishi mushrooms held by the cranes were each about a foot in diameter, smooth and red, radiating a spectrum of colorful light around them.

Ah—!

Survival Rule No. 3 for Street Thugs: When there is a bargain, one must take advantage of it, especially those that require no investment. Not seizing such opportunities is foolish.

Suddenly, countless clusters of thunder and fire, accompanied by a tremendous roar, flew towards him. In the void ahead, a gigantic monster with a bull's head, dragon's horns, serpent's body, and pig's hooves appeared, emitting a rumbling roar towards him

After a lively dance, Li Feng finally realized that his stomach was making a "gurgling" sound. After a moment of complaint, he finally took the little cat and walked out of the door.

With a long sigh, Li Feng shook his head and said, "These two old Taoists are indeed eccentric, yet generous. If this sword were placed in Suzhou, Gu Tuo and the others would surely end up fighting over it. Oh dear, it's over. Gu Tuo has forced Tiger Boss and the others to trouble the Golden Dragon Gang; I wonder what the outcome is now... But... who cares about that? Anyway, A Zhu is recuperating in the countryside, so they can't find him to cause trouble. Niu Laoda is no good either; he deserves to be beaten to death."

After snorting a few times, Li Feng couldn't help but feel a surge of satisfaction in his heart. In the entire Golden Dragon Gang, apart from A Zhu, who had been his partner since childhood, he cared little for anyone else. He murmured to himself: "If it weren't for you, Old Niu, insisting that we join the gang, our 'Number One Pickpocket Crew in Suzhou' would have long been wealthy and prosperous, and we wouldn't have to work as lackeys under you. Hmph, once I master my skills, I will return to Suzhou to settle the score with you. You think Cangfeng Fortress is impressive? By then, I will simply urinate on your so-called number one fortress in the world."

The place where Li Feng was located was a sparse yet orderly bamboo forest. To the left was a small lake, in front was a small stream, and to the right was a towering peak that reached into the clouds. At a height of over 100 zhang from the ground, there was a heart-shaped cave, shimmering with golden light. Waves of purple clouds drifted out from within, carrying a fragrant aroma of herbs that even Li Feng could detect

The corners of the tiger's mouth curled up, revealing a brilliant smile. Yes, this tiger is smiling, laughing joyfully. A loud bang echoed in Li Feng's head, and he nearly fainted again. A tiger that can smile? What on earth is this place?

Thus, Li Feng forgot about his gang of brothers from the Golden Dragon Gang, forgot that Gu Cangyue and others were frantically searching for the Sword Pill and the Qingling Pill in Suzhou, and forgot that his partner, A Zhu, who had grown up with him, was still recuperating in the countryside of Suzhou. He sprang up from the ground in a hurry, hitting his head on the ground: "Master, I pay my respects to you, your disciple Li Feng is here." After saying this, he repeatedly knocked his head on the ground seventeen or eighteen times.

Li Feng stood here, gazing at the sea of clouds rolling in the distance, watching as the red sun gradually sank into the cloud sea. Having lived for eleven or twelve years, it was the first time Li Feng felt how insignificantly small he was, while the universe and all its creations were so magnificent. For a moment, as he looked at the scenery around him, Li Feng was entranced. What was Gu Cangyue worth? Who was Tiger Lao Da? They lived their lives in mediocrity, yet would never witness such grand and splendid sights. For a moment, as he looked at the scenery around him, Li Feng was entranced. What was Gu Cangyue worth? Who was Tiger Lao Da? They lived their lives in mediocrity, yet would never witness such grand and splendid sights.

A scream pierced the air, and Li Feng shuddered all over, jumping up abruptly from the bed. After a few rapid breaths, he crouched down on the bed board, his right hand already grasping a inkstone on the bedside table, ready to strike at any moment. The second secret to survival for street thugs is that no matter when, if you find yourself in an unfamiliar place, it is best to immediately locate a weapon for self-defense.

Little did Li Feng know that Xie Yuezi and the others were not exaggerating. The Yuanzong indeed has a far-reaching reputation in the realm of cultivation, claiming to be the orthodox transmission of Daoism. However, their principle of 'following the laws of nature' has led each disciple to become so pure and detached that they have lost all interest in descending the mountain to seek apprentices. As a result, the entire sect has only a handful of members, and although each individual possesses considerable strength, they truly cannot compete with many other cultivation sects in terms of influence.

Xiao Longzi then added: "If you say it's none of your business, no one will care about you. In our Yuanzong, apart from you, there are currently three generations. The headmaster, Master Qingbo, is the highest-ranking among us, followed by his partner, Second Master Lingwei, Third Master Miaomiao, and Fourth Master Huoyun. Then there is my master, Chen Songzi, who is also known as Master Qingsong. These are the five highest-ranking individuals in the sect. There are a total of eleven second-generation disciples. The eldest and second eldest brothers are out traveling, while the other nine, although they are on the mountain, are devoted to their cultivation and generally do not go out."

On the second day, beneath the clouds of the East, a brilliant golden light shot forth, and the sun rose once again. The golden light illuminated Li Feng's eyes, and he finally came to his senses. Li Feng shouted, "Damn it, I finally understand mhetushucomcom. Even if I become the number one gang in Suzhou, what does it matter? I, I, I want to soar to the heavens like those two great eagles; that is what it means to be a true hero."

Xie Yuezi then pulled out a tattered scroll from her bosom and tossed it into Li Feng's arms: "This is the first section of the foundational entry mantra of our sect's supreme secret method. You can take a good look at it over the next three days. Junior brother said that your meridians are all open, which is excellent; perhaps you can even practice a bit. Both your master and I have urgent life-and-death matters to attend to recently, and it is uncertain whether we will return in three days. Therefore, for the next few days, you are the only living person on the mountain. I will have Xiao Miao accompany you. If you need food, there are mushrooms under the pine trees; if you need water, there is clear water in the stream. Feel free to enjoy yourself."

After lamenting for a long time, until the little cat obediently sat beside Li Feng, its pair of golden eyes foolishly stared at Li Feng for quite a while, Li Feng finally sat up. He cautiously glanced at the little cat, then gently patted its head, discovering that this big tiger was indeed as docile as a kitten, even emitting a contented "purring" sound from its throat. Only then did he feel reassured, muttering to himself: "It seems they weren't exaggerating when they claimed to be immortals; at least this tiger is trained to be like a cat, which requires some skill."

Li Feng was stunned, one tiger was admiring the butterfly, while the other looked as if it had the leisurely demeanor of an old scholar. Li Feng struck his own head hard with the inkstone in his right hand: "I must be out of my mind."

Xiao Longzi smiled with satisfaction: "Good, good, good, this is excellent. Hmm, in three days, my master, who is also your ancestral master, will emerge from seclusion. He is currently in closed-door meditation with several of his senior brothers, who are also your ancestral uncles, to comprehend the supreme Daoist teachings. Therefore, for the next few days, you can wander around the mountain and try your luck to see how fortunate you truly are. Hehe, three days later, the ancestral master will officially bestow a name upon you, and at that time, you will be formally included on the sect's roster."

As soon as the words were spoken, Xie Yuezi and Xiao Longzi had already walked out, completely disregarding Li Feng, who stood there in a daze.

Subsequently, Li Feng gently drew out the "Jade Rhinoceros." With a soft humming sound, a chill rushed towards him, causing Li Feng's nose to tingle, and he sneezed four or five times in quick succession. This sword appeared neither to be made of metal nor stone; its material was unknown. However, it resembled a pool of clear water, emitting a faint jade-like glow. Near the hilt, three beads, each the size of a small finger, were embedded, presumably the three precious pearls.

Li Feng was stunned. After considering everything he had seen, he finally understood that he had truly encountered an immortal. His greatest wish had merely been to find a martial arts master to take him as a disciple, so that he could roam the world freely, indulging in pleasures without paying—this was the ultimate goal of his life as a small-time thug. But now, he had unexpectedly met an immortal, a genuine immortal, who even took the initiative to accept him as a disciple. This opportunity was simply too wonderful; what could he possibly be dissatisfied with?

After a long time, Li Feng slowly regained consciousness. This time, Xiao Longzi, dressed in a white robe, also arrived, staring intently at Li Feng without blinking. Just as Li Feng was about to speak, the young man quickly covered Li Feng's mouth with his hand and said, like a jumping bean: "Alright, I know you have many questions, but I can explain everything to you."

In the sky, five exquisite and translucent small peaks, each adorned with countless holes, float at an elevation of three hundred zhang above the ground. Each peak is merely a dozen zhang high, with a base measuring three to five zhang in circumference, entirely devoid of soil, constructed from a type of emerald-green jade. Oddly shaped, fiery red small trees grow steadfastly from the stones, laden with clusters of bright red fruits. Beneath these small trees lies a multitude of peculiar medicinal herbs, which are in full bloom, creating a tapestry of vibrant flowers that transform the entire peak into an exceptionally resplendent sight. Each peak is merely a dozen zhang high, with a base measuring three to five zhang in circumference, entirely devoid of soil, constructed from a type of emerald-green jade. Oddly shaped, fiery red small trees grow steadfastly from the stones, laden with clusters of bright red fruits. Beneath these small trees lies a multitude of peculiar medicinal herbs, which are in full bloom, creating a tapestry of vibrant flowers that transform the entire peak into an exceptionally resplendent sight

The sinister Yuezi nodded vigorously and said: "Indeed, indeed, young disciple, let me tell you, there are plenty of benefits on this mountain. I have lived here for two hundred seventy years, and there are many treasures yet to be discovered. As long as you have good fortune, you might just find some extraordinary treasures to consume, and that would be your blessing, at least enough to compensate for a hundred years of hard work. You must keep your eyes wide open and search everywhere. Our sect, the Unity Sect, has the greatest principle of 'following the way of nature.' Everything is pursued according to one's desires, free and unrestrained. Therefore, as long as you do not set fire to the mountain, no one will interfere with your affairs. Do you understand?"

Above the fierce wind, there stands a towering conical peak reaching a height of one hundred zhang, adorned with flowing streams and pavilions. Cascading waterfalls, resembling strands of rope, plunge down from the summit into a small lake beside the fierce wind. As a gentle breeze blows, the delicate waterfalls instantly transform into mist, lightly spraying over the fierce wind. His legs weaken, and he once again collapses to the ground. As the breeze continues, the delicate waterfalls again turn into mist, gently showering the fierce wind. His legs weaken, and he collapses to the ground once more

This is called striking while the iron is hot. While these deities have not yet changed their minds, it is imperative to finalize this matter quickly; otherwise, should any unforeseen circumstances arise, it would not bode well.

Apart from the bed beneath Li Feng, the entire room contained only two small armchairs. Directly opposite the bed was the open door, through which Li Feng looked out and could see a small stream gently flowing a dozen yards away in front of the house. A fierce tiger with distinctive white markings was lying by the water's edge, swaying its head as it watched a butterfly flit about. Its tail, as thick as Li Feng's thigh and measuring a full yard in length, was joyfully swaying from side to side

Li Feng trembled as he lifted the inkstone, gazing at the ferocious tiger that was so close, stammering, "Y-you, you, you, don't come any closer, or I won't be polite... Y-you, you, you are a deity? A monster? ... No, no matter what you are, you must not come closer, must not come closer... Tai Shang Lao Jun, I command you urgently, get away from me, you get away from me.

We are from the Yiyuan Sect, which is renowned in the realm of cultivation as a prestigious orthodox school. I am Xie Yuezi, and this is my junior brother, Xiao Longzi. We are both cultivators, and what you refer to as immortals... Well, you are quite fortunate, which means your affinity for immortality is exceptional. My junior brother noticed that you are unburdened, so he has brought you up the mountain to cultivate. As long as you dedicate yourself wholeheartedly, there will naturally be a result in the future. Do you have any questions? If not, then please pay your respects to your master.

The sound of a fierce cry echoed as two large black eagles soared up from beneath the sea of clouds, stirring up a whirlwind that shot straight into the sky. Li Feng took a long breath, marveling at the vigorous vitality and the violent, powerful strength of the two giant eagles, whose wingspan extended a full ten zhang.