Lord of the Sky, Elf King

&nb"Huhuhu"

&nbAs soon as the two people's bodies left the ground, their bodies were affected by gravity and fell rapidly downwards. There were bursts of whistling sounds of air tearing around their ears.

&nbThe two of them fell straight down through the diffuse clouds and fog, their falling speed getting faster and faster, and their visibility getting wider and wider.

&nb"Plop"

&nbI saw the bodies of two people falling as fast as lightning, and landed heavily in the underground river flowing at the bottom of the cliff, splashing up a large area of ​​quiet and clear water drops.

&nbThe river flowed very fast. When the two of them sank to the bottom of the water and didn't come up to breathe, they were swept away by the fast current.

&nbThe two bodies have nothing to rely on in the water, just like a wisp of duckweed floating in the water. No matter how hard they struggle and kick their legs to float up for air, the water flow always "swish" in the process. , and rushed the person dozens of meters away.

&nb"GuluGulu"

&nbLu Xuan and Xiao Wu made rising movements in the water, moving their hands and feet in the water, causing waves of blisters.

&nbIn the two or three seconds since they fell into the water, their bodies had been pushed at least a thousand meters by the rushing river water.

&nb"Poof!" It took several seconds. Lu Xuan finally came up from the bottom of the water and let out a comfortable breath.

&nbThe next moment, Xiao Wu's head also came up, and he spit out all the breath he had been holding for a while.

&nbAt this moment, the entire body was covered in black numbness, and it was not an exaggeration to describe it as being unable to see even one's fingers.

&nbIn the pitch-black space, the only sounds heard were the rushing sound of water flowing and the sound of drops of water falling.

&nbIf the guess is correct, they are now in the running tunnel of an underground river at the bottom of the Zhongnan Mountains.

&nb"Master, where are you?" The two bodies were pushed by the water for a while, and Xiao Wu asked curiously.

&nbAlthough Xiao Wu didn't know where this place was, and the surrounding was eerie and dark, the master's hand never let go from the moment it fell, which made him feel very stable.

&nb"Under the Zhongnan Mountains, don't panic." Hearing Xiao Wu's inquiry, Lu Xuan immediately answered.

&nbAt this time, the speed of the water was no longer so fast, and the bodies of the two people were gradually slowed down.

&nbIt seems that the water flows into a wider channel.

&nb"Are there experts living under the water?" At this time, Xiao Wu asked curiously again.

&nb "Don't worry, you'll know in another ten seconds or so." Lu Xuan didn't answer in a hurry, but answered in a coquettish way.

&nb "Oh." Xiao Wu responded softly and did not ask any more questions.

&nbAfter seven or eight seconds, the space around him was no longer as dark as before, and some light began to seep in.

&nbAt this time, the water flow was no longer fast enough, at least the impact force was no longer enough to push the bodies of the two people.

&nb "Swim towards the direction of the light." Seeing this, Lu Xuan immediately gave instructions.

&nbAfter saying that, he loosened his hold on Xiao Wu's little hand.

&nb "Yes." Xiao Wu responded, waved his arms, and swam quickly towards the direction of the light source.

&nbLu Xuan also twisted his body, leaning back and forth with his arms and paddling forward quickly.

&nbEvery inch their bodies move forward, they feel the surrounding light getting a little brighter.

&nbAfter another five or six seconds, the master and the disciple felt that their eyes were bright. They had swam out of the underground river tunnel and saw the sky outside again.

&nbI saw that this was a large lake with a width of more than ten meters. The water quality was crystal clear. If I casually looked into the river, I could see colorful fish swimming happily in the water.

&nbThe turbulent underground river water has become still here. At first glance, the lake surface is very calm, shining in the sun, like a mirror.

&nbBoth sides of the lake are covered with all kinds of flowers, plants and trees. Even after spring and summer, the rivers on both sides are still green and full of colorful flowers, and the fallen flowers are very beautiful.

&nbThe master and apprentice experienced the smoky Taiyi Mountain and stayed in the invisible underground river tunnel for almost a minute. Now they suddenly saw this scenery like the Valley of Flowers, as if they had suddenly arrived in a fairyland.

&nb"It's so beautiful." When Xiao Wu saw this scene, he couldn't help but admire it.

&nb "Haha." Lu Xuan smiled, and then said: "Okay, stop being pretty and swim towards the right bank."

&nb"Yes." Xiao Wu came back to his senses and responded, immediately opened his arms and swam over quickly.

&nb"Wow!" The water flow swayed, and Lu Xuan and Xiao Wu left the water and climbed towards the shore.

&nbAs soon as he landed, Xiao Wu couldn't help but look around, with an excited expression on his little face. He was so intoxicated that he couldn't help shouting: "It's so beautiful. It's a pity that we all put our mobile phones at the inn at the bottom of the mountain, otherwise we can take pictures and take pictures." It’s time.”

&nb "Okay, hurry up and wring out your clothes, don't catch a cold." Lu Xuan raised the corner of his mouth and smiled and said: "As long as you keep the beautiful scenery in your heart, it is enough. As long as it exists in your heart, it is far better than any camera. It’s much better to just throw the photo aside after taking a photo.”

&nb "That's right." Xiao Wu grinned, smiled and nodded.

&nbImmediately afterwards, the master and the apprentice took off the outer clothes and pants they were wearing, removed the moisture from the clothes with their hands and wring them dry before putting them on again.

&nb"Let's go." After putting on his clothes, Lu Xuan gave Xiao Wu a faint order.

&nb"Yes." Xiao Wu nodded immediately after hearing this and followed closely.

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&nbThe two of them had just walked for a while, when the grass around them suddenly swung away, and soon five or six rabbits jumped out of the grass and fled in all directions.

&nb“These rabbits are all wild. Few monks here eat meat. In addition, rabbits breed very quickly. This land is full of hares. It is normal to see four or five of them when you walk a short distance away. It's something." When Lu Xuan saw the frightened rabbit running away, Lu Xuan explained.

&nbXiao Wu looked at Lu Xuan curiously and asked, "Master, are the monks hidden here very powerful in martial arts?"

&nb"No." Lu Xuan replied: "The monks living in seclusion here are not necessarily practicing martial arts. Some are seeking Taoism, some are studying astronomy, geography, medicine, etc., and some are tired of the hustle and bustle of the big city. , so I came to Zhongnan Mountain to live in seclusion and live a quiet life."

&nb "It is said that Jiang Ziya, the founding father of the Western Zhou Dynasty, lived in seclusion in the Fengxi Valley of Zhongnan Mountain before entering the court. Later, he came out of the mountain at the age of eighty, ended his reclusive career, assisted King Wu in defeating Zhou, made great contributions, and became a famous prime minister." Lu Xuan rubbed He rubbed his nose and mentioned the reclusive person represented by Zhongnan Mountain.

&nbAfter talking about Jiang Ziya, Lu Xuan went on to talk about the famous people who went out here in ancient times.

&nbAt the end of the Qin Dynasty and the beginning of the Han Dynasty, there were four gentlemen, Dong Yuan Gong, Xia Huang Gong, Qili Ji and Jiao Li, who were called "Si Hao" at that time. They lived in seclusion in Shangshan first and then in Zhongnan.

&nbZhang Liang, one of the "Three Heroes of the Early Han Dynasty", retired after becoming a successful man and died a good death in Zibai Mountain at the southern foot of Zhongnan Mountain.

&nb Sun Simiao, the king of medicine in the Sui, Tang and Five Dynasties, Zhong Liquan, Lu Dongbin, Liu Haichan and Wang Chongyang, the founder of Quanzhen Taoism, all lived in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain.

&nbLi Xuemu, a famous scholar in Guanzhong during the Kangxi period, hid in the Taibai Mountain area, the main peak of Zhongnan, in order to escape the call of the Qing court. Because there was no paper in the mountain, he used oak leaves to write articles and poems, and even collected them into a collection of oak leaves.

&nbIn the period of the Republic of China, the great layman Mr. Gao Henian also visited and practiced Taoism in thatched cottages at Jiawutai and Nanwutai in Zhongnan Mountain in his later years. The thatched cottage where he lived in seclusion is still there.

&nbIt can be said that Zhongnan Mountain is the birthplace of outstanding figures in ancient times. These people have polished their character and spirit in Zhongnan Mountain, allowing their spiritual level to be greatly sublimated.

&nbThere are no political hermits like those in ancient times in Zhongnan Mountain today. Among them, hermits who believe in Buddhism and Taoism account for the majority.

&nbThe other part is a lifestyle hermit. They live in seclusion in Zhongnan out of personal spiritual pursuits or personal abandonment of their original lifestyle and voluntarily pursue a peaceful and simple life.

&nbThey choose to live in seclusion, some because of emotional frustration, some because of financial difficulties, and some because of personal deep reflection on their original lives.

&nbIn addition to daily life, the hermits practice more in solitude.

&nb Regarding the solitude of the hermits, Lu Xuan believes that the hermits in the mountains are like graduate students. They are studying for their Ph.D. of spiritual awakening. Many people obtain their "bachelor" of spiritual awakening in Buddhist monasteries, Taoist temples, Confucian academies, universities and even at home. Then he went to the mountains to study for a doctorate.

&nbIn Buddhism and Taoism, you need to go through strict procedures to practice in the mountains. Taoists need to stay with the master for three to ten years before entering the mountains. There is a saying in Buddhism that "you cannot stay in the mountains without breaking the roots." Urban people live in the mountains as pastoral hermits. Rare cases.

&nb "Then they are all powerful people. Why did they choose to meditate in Zhongnan Mountain instead of going somewhere else?" Xiao Wu blinked and asked curiously.

&nb"Because the quiet environment in the mountains is conducive to meditation for practitioners, and Zhongnan Mountain is the best place to live in seclusion and practice Taoism. Here, there is an aura that can penetrate people's hearts and easily lead to enlightenment." Lu Xuan replied road.

&nb He rubbed his nose and continued: "Some people even come here to practice in order to better enter the world. There is such a group of people among the cultivators in Zhongnan Mountain. After practicing in the mountain, the hermits will eventually have to Returning to the mortal world, after practicing, they become more integrated and transparent, reaching a higher realm of life. Only a very small number of people will always stay in the mountains, and these monks who have always stayed in the mountains are the masters who are dedicated to pursuing the Tao."

&nb"Then where are they? I can't see them." Xiao Wu looked around for a while and asked curiously.

&nbLu Xuan smiled and replied: "These hermits like to be quiet and don't like to be disturbed by others. They usually hide in the caves or huts they created for meditation when they have nothing to do. They rarely come out to stroll around and let others see them." .”

&nb"Are all the monks gathered here?" Xiao Wu asked again.

&nbLu Xuan shook his head and replied: "There are less than thirty people on this grassland. There are thousands of other hermit monks, all hidden in corners of Zhongnan Mountain that other people don't know, and the entire Zhongnan Mountain range is very There are countless paradises like this that reach another world through underground rivers, and I only know about this place. I don’t know about other places where masters live in seclusion."

&nb"So that's it?" Xiao Wu nodded and replied.

&nbThe two walked for a few minutes and finally came to a house made of thatched grass. The house was very old, and the vegetation was extremely dry and gray. It must have been several years old.

&nbAs soon as "Infinite Life Buddha" arrived in front of the house, Lu Xuan shouted the Taoist name loudly towards the old wooden door.

&nbWhen Xiao Wu saw this, he immediately shouted: "Infinite Life Buddha."

&nbThere are countless tourists visiting Zhongnan Mountain every day. Although the hermitage here is very hidden, there is no guarantee that it will be accidentally found by secular people sometimes.

&nbTherefore, people who practice in the mountains have an unwritten rule, which is to report a secret signal.

&nbWhen you go to the door of a hermit who believes in Buddhism, you shout "Amitabha", in Taoism it's "Amitayus Buddha", and in Confucianism it's "Tao Te Ching" as a code to open the door.

&nbIf someone sees the hut and shouts "open the door", these monks will not pay attention to them, and they will not open the door even if your throat is broken.

&nbThis novel comes from Kanshu.com