Elaborate on the world of mortals

Chapter 817: White Dragon Lord in the Mountain and River Realm

Hearing Bailong say that there was no need to hold a Dragon Transformation Banquet, Hui Mian immediately sighed inwardly and showed an expression of regret. If the master wanted to hold a Dragon Transformation Banquet, he could eat whatever he wanted, and it would definitely be better than the previous ones.

Judging from the various "this banquet" and "that banquet" that Hui Mian has participated in or heard about, the space devoted to eating is not enough, far from enough. If one were to host one, at least eating would be the highlight!

While Hui Mian was still brooding over the Dragon Transformation Banquet, Qi Zhongbin's oars pushed the water surface, and the boat slowly floated up, as if it was flying into the sky through the clouds.

The beautiful scenery in "Mountains, Rivers and States" is also within sight. Although it is only a corner of the world in this painting, it is already beautiful beyond words.

In the mountains and forests, you can also see many animals running and playing. There were no living creatures in this world originally. The creatures living inside now are all the result of several major actions in the "Map of Mountains and Rivers" in the past. There are birds and beasts that remained in this world when the Beimang Monster King was ambushed, and there are also aquatic creatures that were sucked in by the flood that year.

All the demons and monsters that were once killed in this world, both their bodies and their souls, have turned into the spirituality of this world, merging with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, forming one of the foundations for perfecting this world.

In this beautiful and pleasant cave world with all seasons, birds, beasts, aquatic fish and shrimps thrive and reproduce. Now this world is no longer monotonous.

The boat flew into the sky, and the white dragon below also rose into the air. Wisps of mist accompanied the dragon's body and flew beside the boat.

Hui Mian, needless to say, was not afraid at all except for the fact that he was frightened by the white dragon's glare when he said he wanted to hold a dragon banquet. Qi Zhongbin was also respectful to the white dragon. The fellow Taoists around the master, whether they were dragons, immortals, gods or monsters, were actually all very easy to get along with.

The dragon shape shrank and seemed to fade away with the clouds, and a white robe as white as snow emerged from it.

Ao Po transformed into a human form and landed on the boat, standing next to Yi Shuyuan. The two of them were of one mind, and it was natural that they got along very well when they were together.

"Master, this mountain, river, and state map is full of spiritual energy, and it can even accommodate Senior Ao's cultivation. So, does everything in the cave depend on the outside world?"

Qi Zhongbin's thoughts turned to cultivation. Yi Shuyuan looked back at him with admiration in his eyes.

"The world outside is vast, but there is also a world within the human body. If a cultivator truly understands the way of nature, he will be able to understand the principles within it. As for the other ways, the immortal way is to use this to derive the artistic conception within the body, manifest one's own world within it, and forge the foundation of immortality."

Yi Shuyuan looked at the beautiful mountains and rivers inside the treasure cave, recalling the past and with a thoughtful look on his face.

"Do you think that the "Map of Mountains, Rivers and States" is very similar to the realm of heaven and earth that the immortals pursue? Except for the lack of an alchemy furnace? But the "Map of Mountains, Rivers and Immortal Furnace" used to have an alchemy furnace painted on it, and now it has been integrated into the heaven and earth. Does it look like the immortal foundation is in harmony with the Tao?"

Qi Zhongbin even slowed down his rowing movements. If the Master's casual and joking words were to be spread to the outside world, anyone in the Three Realms who could understand them would be shocked.

Yi Shuyuan did not go into details and returned to the question raised by his disciple.

"So the Treasure Map Cave Heaven will also 'cultivate' to some extent. Even if there is no master one day, the 'Map of Mountains and Rivers and States' has been completely refined and will still grow."

"Then Master, does this mean that the cave world can absorb the spiritual energy of the outside world?"

Qi Zhongbin couldn't help but think so, and even Hui Mian was thinking so too.

Ao Po at the bow smiled, and Yi Shuyuan who was sitting at the bow also smiled. The latter looked back at his disciples and said with a hint of mischief.

"Good question! In the past, the spiritual energy in the "Map of Mountains, Rivers and States" was refined by me, but now you see, even if I am your master, how can I have such great power to fill the world with spiritual energy?"

This seemed to answer Qi Zhongbin's question, but Yi Shuyuan had not finished speaking.

"As for breathing in the outside world, you might as well think about it again. You say, is it the world that gave birth to spiritual energy, or is it the spiritual energy that came to the world? Is it because the "Map of Mountains and Rivers and States" breathes in the outside world that spiritual energy comes, or is it because of the existence of this cave world that spiritual energy also comes?"

Some things are indeed difficult to tell to outsiders, but they can be discussed with disciples. At least the Qiankun lineage should have a stronger ability to understand and endure, as the ever-changing world is the basis of the artistic conception in their hearts.

Yi Shuyuan paused for a moment and then continued speaking.

"What I think, what I imagine, what I desire, what I move, is a painting. The painting is here and I am here, and the cave is here. Now everything is complete. In the cave, birds and beasts live endlessly, and all things rely on it, think about it, and believe in it. The world is here."

Yi Shuyuan's gaze was once again directed towards the distant world.

"Why must the immortals in the painting have living beings planted there to be nurtured? Whether it is the heretics who practice this method or the orthodox immortals of this way, perhaps few people can explain the reason. They are all some specious immortal scriptures and inheritances. In my opinion, it is because the vision of the living beings is focused, and the place where they live is the real world they see!"

"Even if the immortal has fallen, the realm in the painting still exists, and the spiritual energy is still there. It is still a secret holy place for many immortals!"

Qi Zhongbin forgot to row the boat and stood there for a while. The small boat in the sky also stopped floating in the clouds.

Not to mention Qi Zhongbin, even Hui Mian was dumbfounded at this moment. He stood stiffly on Yi Shuyuan's shoulder without any extra movements, not even breathing, but just remembered the teacher's words based on long-standing habit.

"Hahahahahahahaha, just take it as a joke! Since Fellow Daoist Ao has agreed to meet the little white dragon, let's go to Daqiu Temple!"

Yi Shuyuan's laughter awakened his disciples and Hui Mian. He swung his sleeves backwards, rolling up the mist like ripples on the water. The boat had already broken through the air and flew forward. Some time later, in the early morning, beside a small river in Daqiu Mountain, a young man in white clothes sat cross-legged on a large rock by the river.

"Dang. Dang."

Bells rang out from the Daqiu Temple in the distance, near the mountain. The young man who had originally closed his eyes slowly opened them.

Relatively downstream of the river, there were a few women washing clothes. They looked at the young man sitting by the river from afar, and someone shouted.

"Young Master - the bell is ringing, it's time for you to take a break from your practice -"

Xue Tian looked over there and saw the women all laughing, and someone else joked.

"Young Master, I heard from the elders in the temple that you are not a complete monk. If you want to get married in the future, our girl is suitable--"

"Our girl is the same, she's pretty, too."

"No matter how pretty your girl is, can she be as pretty as your young master?"

“Uh hehehe” “Hahahahahaha”

The women's jokes made Xue Tian scratch his head. He was too embarrassed to talk to them, so he stood up and ran upstream.

"Oh my, he ran away!" "You are talking nonsense!"

Snowy day was less than a hundred feet away when the sound of birdsong in the forest replaced the women's laughter. He was walking quietly alone when he suddenly discovered a small boat floating downstream in the upper reaches of the stream.

It would be fine if it was a fishing boat, as occasionally some would come here to try their luck, but looking at the boat, there were people rowing and riding on it, so it looked like it was carrying passengers, which was rare. This river in the mountains was quite winding and had nothing to do with the shortcut, so who would pass through here?
Could it be a scholar who was traveling around? But it seems that I haven't seen such a boat passing by recently.

The boat was moving at a moderate speed and slowly approached the snowy area. On board were Yi Shuyuan and his companions. They could hear the women's laughter from afar. From this perspective, at least a certain degree of tranquility and peace had been restored here.

After struggling for many years in troubled times, Dayong never thought of annexing Dayan in the northeast. As a result, the internal strife among the Yan people was intensified.

Today, the former Dayan has been divided into nine countries, large and small. Perhaps some people still have the ambition to unify the world, and some places have not stopped fighting, but many places have settled down again, or at least order has been restored.

The boat slowly passed by Xue Tian, ​​and he stood up suddenly. The boatman rowing the boat was Master Qi Tian, ​​and the man at the bow had the powerful Senior Hui on his shoulders.

In addition, the person sitting cross-legged at the bow has gray hair, and his identity is obvious.

Xianzun
"Xiao Long Xuetian pays homage to the Immortal Venerable, pays homage to Senior Hui, pays homage to Xuan Zhen Demon Slayer Heavenly Master, pays homage to this person. This person is..."

Yi Shuyuan smiled, while Ao Po beside him remained somewhat stern and just glanced at Xue Tian.

"Don't you want to see me?"

Xue Tian felt as if he had been hit hard in the heart. He clearly did not feel any dragon energy just now, but as soon as he opened his mouth, a faint dragon-like pressure seemed to exist naturally in his heart.

"Snowy day, meet the Dragon Lord!"

The boy's voice became more excited, and he didn't even dare to look up when he bowed. This was the fifth true dragon in existence, the White Dragon King of the Mountain and River Realm!

"Okay, Xue Tian, ​​is Master Wufa available?"

Of course Yi Shuyuan knew whether Monk Wufa was there or not, but he just asked that question.

"Yes, yes, Master rarely goes out. He is in Daqiu Temple. I will take a few seniors there!"

Xue Tian was so excited when he spoke that he was just like a little child, which made Yi Shuyuan and Ao Po beside him smile. Hui Mian also said happily.

"Just like Shi Sheng when he was a child!"

Hui Mian leaped up and landed directly on top of Xue Tian, ​​then stretched out his limbs and tail and lay directly on top of his head. The latter froze instantly, not daring to move.

"Well, without a bun, it's comfortable to lie down, let's go."

"Uh-oh"

Xue Tian led the way carefully, with most of his attention focused on the top of his head, fearing that he would knock the demon world leader down.
(End of this chapter)