That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 1230

Xichen, the former leader of Tianji Peak, one of the eight elders of the Taoist sect.In terms of age, it ranks fourth, only after Zi Chen, Qing Chen, and Wu Chen.In terms of realm cultivation, it ranks fifth, after Zichen, Tianchen, Qingchen, and Mochen.

Calculating with his fingers, excluding Zichen and Tianchen who had already ascended, and Wuchen who died early, Xu Beiyou had seen Qingchen, Weichen, Yuchen, and Xichen one after another among the remaining five Taoist elders. Only Qing Chen, who is ranked last in age and cultivation level, has not been seen yet.

Before Jiazi, the eight elders of the Taoist sect led the Taoist sect to almost dominate the general trend of the world, overwhelming and unstoppable.After Jiazi, four of them ascended or died, and the other four escaped the world one after another. When the Taoist sect was in danger, the four were born again, but none of them could stop Xu Beiyou's sword point.

People have to sigh with emotion, the world and the earth work together, and the hero is not free when transported.

However, unlike the menacing Mote, Xi Chen didn't show any hostility at this time, and even invited Xu Beiyou to come here, so Xu Beiyou didn't make a move immediately, but just waited for the old man to speak.

The old man smiled and said: "Old man, my aptitude is blunt. I can't compare with Zichen and Qingchen, nor can I compare with Weichen and Tianchen. I have no hope of ascending in this life, and I will be removed from the position of the master of Tianji Peak." Over the years, I said that I was retreating to seek longevity, but in fact I was traveling around and enjoying myself. This time, the real master taught me to "detain" me forcibly with the order of the master, and asked me to contribute to the Taoism. No matter what, I still People in the Taoist sect also have to obey orders."

Xu Beiyou finally had a smile on his face, "People can't help themselves in the rivers and lakes. Xu understands what the old man said."

The old man said with emotion: "Sect Master Xu said a lot of rules and principles when he fought with Junior Brother Weichen in the sky. The old man didn't know what Junior Brother Weichen thought, but the old man took it for granted, so he changed his opinion. I feel that Sect Master Xu is quite different from the previous members of the Sword Sect, and he is a person who is willing to reason, so he took the initiative to invite Sect Master Xu to come."

Xu Beiyou asked: "I don't know what teachings the old man has, but Xu listens all the time."

Xichen waved his hand and said, "Early achievers may not necessarily succeed, and those who achieve late may not fail to achieve success. On the road of longevity, there is no priority in learning, and those who achieve success are teachers. Sect Master Xu is already hopeful for promotion at a young age, and he has lived for more than a hundred years. In a mediocre life, how dare you talk about the word 'teaching', just say some self-righteous words, I hope Sect Master Xu will not laugh at you."

Xu Beiyou was still respectful and courteous, "Old man, please speak."

Xichen stretched out his hand sideways, making a gesture of inviting the guests in, "Sect Master Xu should invite the guests first."

Xu Beiyou was not afraid of being cheated, so he stepped up the small hill.

The small hill was empty, and the two sat opposite each other.

Only then did Xichen slowly open his mouth and said: "Jianzong and Daomen were originally a family, but because of their ancestors, they tore their skins and separated again. For thousands of years, blood debt plus blood debt has become a muddled account that no one can calculate. It is said that it is difficult for an upright official to break up housework. The account of Jianzong and Daomen, even if God comes, I am afraid it will be too late. It's hard to distinguish clearly, does Sect Master Xu think so?"

Xu Beiyou nodded and said, "What the old man said is absolutely true."

The old man stroked the goatee on his chin, and continued: "The so-called Zongmen, at the earliest time, it was not a climate, it can be regarded as a family, and later it became a climate, it can be regarded as a country, but a family and a country are one. , inseparable, so in the view of the poor, this sect, whether it is the court, it is a family. The country is everyone, and the family is the small family. In our Taoist school, the head teacher is the head of the family. These peak masters are the offshoots of the separated family, and the first disciple is the eldest son who will inherit the family business in the future. Now that the patriarch is old, it is time to change the dynasty, but the side branches have their own interests. There are different opinions, the head of the family not only wants a bowl of water to be flat, but also wants to see if his eldest son can carry the family, and has been watching with a cold eye, so today's Daoist sect is in chaos."

Xu Beiyou said noncommittally: "According to what Xu knows, I'm afraid it's not that simple. When the old head teacher Zichen was alive, he made his first disciple early, but the current head teacher Qiu Ye has not made a first disciple for many years, so that the first disciple The position has been vacant for many years, and this has attracted several major disciples to compete endlessly, and there are even rumors that Qiu Ye intends to pass on the position of head teacher to his daughter Qi Xianyun, so that the Dao Sect will become a Dao Sect of the family."

Xi Chen said softly: "This is the purpose of the old Taoist to see Sect Master Xu today."

Xu Beiyou looked at Xichen.

Xi Chen said softly: "The Daoist sect is not someone's Daoist sect. Although the guilt should not be imposed on a woman, the culprit in this matter is ultimately Murong Xuan's help. What's more, this woman's repeated instigation is indispensable. As for the matter of Qi Xianyun, there are also many voices in the Taoist sect who do not agree with Qiuye's approach. Said that Qi Xianyun was not established as the head disciple."

Xu Beiyou thought for a while, nodded and said, "Understood, I think the old man is one of these voices."

Xi Chen sighed, and said: "I said that the sect is like a family, and that the sect is like a country, both of which are actually correct. The reason why I say it is like a country is that it may not be full of sophistication in it. Back then, the two senior brothers Zichen and Qingchen competed for the position of head teacher was one example, Qingchen suppressed Qiuye was another example, and later Tianchen used the respect of the master peak master to overwhelm the head teacher Qiuye to take over the power of the Taoist sect is another example. Tianchen is still alive At that time, Qiu Ye didn't dare to do anything, but after the sky dust flew up, he began to suppress us old people. Do you think those old people are retreating one by one, and they are really escaping from the world to seek longevity? I understand, just like Mochen, he is indeed retreating to seek longevity, but the old man like me is avoiding the world and avoiding disasters."

Xu Beiyou was slightly taken aback, and asked, "What do you mean, old man?"

Xichen asked back: "Sect Master Xu, the world says that you slaughtered the Daomen Town Demon Hall with one sword, but Xu Zongzhu, you ask yourself, if the 36 deacons of the Demon Town Palace and the master of the Demon Town Palace besieged you together , can you still slaughter the Town Demon Palace?"

Xu Beiyou shook his head and said, "I can't."

Xichen asked again: "How does Sect Master Xu's realm compare with Qingchen's?"

After thinking about it for a while, Xu Beiyou replied: "Only in terms of combat power, Xu is not inferior to Master Qingchen."

Xichen patted his knee lightly, and said with a sneer: "That's it, Sect Master Xu didn't dare to say that he could kill the Demon Town Palace with one sword, but Qing Chen, whose combat power is still not as good as Sect Master Xu, how could he be able to fight in Helao Mountain?" Slaughtered a huge Demon Suppressing Palace in the First World War?"

Xu Beiyou was stunned and speechless.

Xi Chen said softly: "The old guy is unwilling to take the initiative to retreat, so he can only end up like Ming Chen, and even Ming Chen died in the hands of the princess for no reason. The old man also feels a lot suspicious, so the old man Said that avoiding the world is not necessarily seeking longevity, it can also be avoiding disasters."

(End of this chapter)