Under One Person: One Person Goes

Chapter 300 The Passing of Time
Inside the Tianshi Mansion, Old Tianshi Zhang and Wang Yiru were chatting about family matters.

Both the old and the young seemed to have forgotten their original purpose.

"Great Harmony for the World, indeed, the ancient sages have mentioned this idea, but from the 800 years of the Zhou Dynasty to now, it has only been an idea and has never been implemented. If the path you and Zhiwei are taking now is correct, then what about us? We have been taking this path for so many years, and it is wrong?"

"Maybe that's right, but for today's world, today's China, this path is no longer suitable for us to follow. Master, you live in Longhu Mountain and stay out of the matter. Shouldn't you see this more clearly?"

Wang Yi's question left Master Zhang silent.

In the past few years, because he had expelled Zhang Zhiwei but could not explain the reason to the Tianshi Mansion, he chose to stay in seclusion and handed over the internal and external affairs of the Tianshi Mansion to Zhang Enpu and Zhang Huaiyi, while he himself acted as a deaf and dumb old man.

But he is not blind.

Especially since it was located in Gan, the place where the Red and White factions were fighting, he saw all the little tricks that Zhang Enpu and those people in the Kuomintang government did.

He knew all about how those troops, who were dubbed "White Bandits" and "White Dogs" by the local people, treated the local people.

But what can be done? His Tianshi Mansion has been regarded as a mascot in all dynasties. It is icing on the cake for those in power, but if he wanted to do something else, the Tianshi Mansion would have declined long ago.

In Wang Yi's eyes, Master Zhang's silence was not surprising, or rather, this was the reaction that Master Zhang should have.

Indeed, Old Master Zhang is a master of his generation. He was able to shout out to Tian Jinzhong, who had all his meridians broken, his limbs severed, and wanted to commit suicide. This was the time for him to practice.

When the country was in crisis, no matter how much he treasured his eldest disciple Zhang Zhiwei, knowing that he was the person with the greatest hope of ascending to heaven after Zhang Daoling, he did not hesitate to let him and Zhang Huaiyi go down the mountain to join the war. Even a strong man like Zhang Zhiwei suffered a defeat in this national crisis.

But the old man's position also limits him, or it can be said that people like Old Zhang Tianshi are the majority in the circle of extraordinary people.

Just like the national army soldiers on the front line, when the country was in crisis, they were willing to die for the country without any hesitation.

But after the national crisis, we were at a loss as to what to do next.

It’s not that they don’t believe in Mr. Xi’s side, but that they dare not believe it, and it is hard for them to believe that Mr. Xi will win in the end and win the hearts of the people.

Ask yourself, if you were not from the future and knew the outcome, would Wang Yi really be able to stand here without hesitation like he is now and help the gentlemen in every way he can think of?
This question is destined to have no answer, and he cannot give an answer.

Old Taoist Priest Zhang was silent for a long time and then heaved a long sigh.

Obviously, he didn't know how to answer the question of whether he understood or not since he was neither deaf nor dumb but acted like an old man.

There was no way to continue talking to Wang Yi about this issue.

But since the old man wanted to talk to Wang Yi alone, he must have his plans.

It’s hard to argue about who is right or wrong, but there are some things that don’t need to be argued about. Wang Yi came here just for those things that don’t need to be argued about.

"If you hadn't appeared in the Lu family compound in the past, I wouldn't know how to teach that kid Zhiwei so that he would listen. Now, he is more powerful than me. I can't deal with him even if I want to. I can only resort to this last resort. You have also become a worldly walker of the Sanyi Sect. I think Brother Zuo has also understood the mystery of the three levels."

"So you know everything, Master."

“The Threefold Reverse Rebirth is known as a unique skill in the circle, but it is just a skill, not a way. Some things cannot be said in private, and you can only understand them yourself, otherwise there will be grudges. Now it seems that Brother Zuo was right to teach you the Threefold Reverse Rebirth. He has passed this level.”

"But I still have obsessions in my heart. After so many years of teaching, it's just a human skill, not a way to heaven. It doesn't matter if I haven't figured it out. If I do, I have to leave some thoughts for future generations. Master, can you give me some advice? I've been thinking about what to do after the third level these days, but I can't figure it out. The Tianshi Mansion has a sacred Taoist tradition of ascending to heaven. Master, can you give me some advice?"

"Bullshit, if I could say that, I would have ascended first, so as to avoid the headache here. Besides, at your age, you have already figured out the way after the third level, so why did you come to Longhu Mountain? If someone in the circle calls you, you dare not disobey. This kind of thing cannot be forced, so just go wherever you go. Enough of the small talk, let's talk about your visit to Longhu Mountain this time."

Knowing the recent situation of his eldest disciple, he also understood that as an old man, there was nothing he could say or do about these things, so he focused on what he could do now.

The newspaper that recorded the experiments conducted by the Japanese invaders on civilians and people in their circle outside the Great Wall was dug up, and Old Master Zhang also showed off his style as the leader of the Xuanmen sect.

"There is a gap between you and Zhiwei. Although the paths you take are different from those of us old people and people in the same circle, there are always places where we meet. I have read the newspaper, and I know you will not lie about this, but it is useless for me to speak out now, because the area outside the Great Wall is too far away, and the Japanese have not yet entered the Great Wall. No matter how much I say, it is better to teach people with experience. Let me ask you, in your opinion, how long will it take for the Japanese to digest the occupation of the area outside the Great Wall and how long will it take to enter the Great Wall?"

This question is not difficult for Wang Yi to answer. He is not a powerful butterfly and cannot change any major historical events.

He used so many resources and means outside the Great Wall to send supplies to the Volunteer Army, but the Volunteer Army itself had such a large base, and no matter how much supplies there were, they would eventually run out.

If the Kwantung Army really wanted to defeat and disperse the Volunteer Army, it could do it by paying a heavy price.

Therefore, in Wang Yi's opinion, no matter how weak the Volunteer Army was, it could only be broken up into small pieces under the attack of the Kwantung Army and play a harassing role, but it would definitely not be able to stop the Japanese invaders from continuing to invade China after they had digested the three provinces outside the Great Wall.

"According to the current situation, the Japanese invaders will take action again within four years, and it will not be limited to the three provinces outside the Great Wall like the current war outside the Great Wall."

"It's like a snake swallowing an elephant. It has a big appetite. In this case, we can't lose face. This Luotian Grand Ceremony has not been held for many years."

When Master Zhang said this, Wang Yidao was stunned.

Luotian Dajiao is one of the most solemn ceremonies in Taoism. For outsiders, it is a ceremony to pray for the country, hoping that the country will have good weather, peace and prosperity.

For people in the circle, this is equivalent to a martial arts conference. Not to mention the actual rewards, the title of winning the first place is enough to make themselves and the sect behind them have a say and influence in this circle.

It has a great impact on the sect's recruitment of good talents.

But the world has been in chaos in recent years, and either you hit me or I hit you, so the Luotian Grand Ceremony cannot be held.

What if you happen to encounter a war between warlords on the way and are inexplicably killed by a stray bullet, you will have no place to cry.

The reason why Wang was stunned was very simple. In the circle of extraordinary people in this time and space, the Luotian Grand Ceremony could not be held. When the country was in crisis, everyone was basically forced to stick together and form an alliance. In fact, they were fighting each other. If they met, they would take care of each other.

It was not until modern times that the Heavenly Master Zhang Zhiwei revived the technique in order to protect the secret of the Eight Wonders.

But now Old Taoist Priest Zhang said that he was going to hold a Luotian Grand Ceremony?
Is this a plan to set up a stage for himself and Lao Zhang? This time and space is different, because there is one more self. After the competition in the Lu family compound, everyone in the circle knows that Zhang Zhiwei, the big darling of the Tianshi Mansion, is the unreasonable type, and there is another unreasonable person hanging out outside.

With these two unreasonable guys hanging around in the circle, the middle-aged and young generations don’t have to think about anything else.

Rather than arguing with these two unreasonable people, it would be better to look forward to the next fight between them. It would be better for them to find a place to watch the show and learn something.

Now you said that you are planning to hold a Luotian Grand Ceremony in advance. Given his and Lao Zhang's current popularity in the circle, anyone who comes will be able to participate. What are you thinking?

"A snake cannot survive without a head. We cannot come to a conclusion right now whether the road we old people are guarding is right or not, and whether the road you young people are walking on can be walked on. But before we come to a conclusion, we can't let outsiders bring disaster to us first. Since the war will start in a few years, it's better to prepare early. As for the prize, you will know when the time comes."

"But Master Tian, ​​let me say something arrogant. You said this in front of me. Isn't it the same as saying that the things you prepared are for me and Lao Zhang?"

"Young man, I am old and cannot handle you, but you should not underestimate the heroes of the world. This Luotian Grand Ceremony is different from the past. Don't let it capsize. If you want to do something, you must have a reputation. If the reputation is not right, the words will not flow. Right now is indeed a good opportunity for you. When the time comes, I will talk to Brother Zuo and the old people in the circle to see if we can take it down. Who is right and who is wrong between the path we are taking now and the path you are taking, and how many people you can get to follow your path, all depends on you and Zhiwei."

"So, Master, you had already made plans before I came?"

"You have to come to me if you have plans. There are some things that I can't do without a reason even if I am a master of heaven. Only if you come to see me can I use this to promote the orthodox lineage of Taoism and even the entire circle."

Old Taoist Priest Zhang stroked his curly beard and was very pleased to see Wang Yi's belated expression.

Wang Yi was indeed confused by Master Zhang's move, but after coming to his senses, he also understood that Master Zhang's Luotian Dajiao was really a good opportunity for him and Zhang Zhiwei.

The originally loose alliance of the alien circle can also be united as one, and no longer be destroyed like in the original timeline.

Thinking of this, Wang Yi also stood up and bowed deeply to Master Zhang.

"I will accept this gift. What is the purpose of your visit to Mount Longhu? Now that we have reached an agreement, I will not keep you here. You should leave the mountain. As for what we talked about, we will know it after we leave this place."

"Follow the command of the Heavenly Master."

Wang Yi didn't think there was anything wrong with Master Zhang's act of seeing him off. After bowing deeply to Master Zhang again, he also bid farewell to him and closed the door.

Old Master Zhang watched Wang Yi leave, looked at the empty room, waved his sleeves, and a piece of white paper fell from the beam onto his desk.

The comment was just four words: a thousand years of change.

This was the four-character comment that Old Tianshi Zhang had used up a lot of his inner power to divine when Zuo Ruotong asked Shi Chong to go to Mount Longhu to ask him to divine for the king. But he could only divine this.

Over the years, he has been hanging these four words in his room, looking at them from time to time, but he can't figure out where this thousand-year change will come from.

Until his eldest disciple took another path, and Wang Yi was also his companion on this path.

It was unheard of that two young men who were almost at the top of the extraordinary circle chose the same path.

Especially the gentleman mentioned by Wang Yikou.

Old Master Zhang could tell that when Wang Yi talked about Zhang Zhiwei's recent situation, the change in tone and the envious expression on his face towards the gentleman who was following Zhang Zhiwei were real.

Thinking of this, Old Master Zhang also laughed at himself.

"I have been a heavenly master for most of my life, and a teacher for others for the rest of my life, but I am still not as good as this gentleman from nowhere. Being a heavenly master is really boring."

As he spoke, Old Master Zhang also closed his eyes and meditated in his room, reciting the Tao Te Ching.

Wang Yi bid farewell to Zhang Huaiyi and left Longhu Mountain without any drama.

The fact that he climbed up and down Mount Longhu did not cause any waves in the circle. After Wang Yi left, the Tianshi Mansion was still the same Tianshi Mansion.

Living on the Longhu Mountain, it seems like being out of the way in the land of Gan where the Red and White armies meet, yet being in it.

But for Zhang Huaiyi, who was in charge of Longhushan's foreign affairs, it was a different picture.

As the disciple in charge of external affairs, he had been receiving orders from his master during this period, asking him and his fellow disciples to go down the mountain and visit various families and sects in the circle to invite those who could take charge to come to Longhu Mountain.

There are three of the four famous families, including the Sanyi Sect, Wudang, Zhongnan Quanzhen, the three Putuo temples, Shaolin, Lingyin, Huode Sect, and Zhuge family...
It can be said that in all the places within the Great Wall and across the country, Master Zhang would let Zhang Huaiyi take the lead and make a visit to all the well-known schools and sects.

This can be considered an alternative appearance. After Zhang Zhiwei was expelled from the sect, Zhang Huaiyi, the disciple who was given the surname Zhang, also left an impression on various schools and factions.

After all, Zhang Zhiwei and Wang Yi were too far away from them. Even though they were standing right in front of them, they didn't have the heart to compare themselves with them.

And Zhang Huaiyi is much better than Zhang Zhiwei in this respect.

In the original timeline, Master Zhang wanted to pass on the Heavenly Master Degree to Zhang Huaiyi not just because Zhang Huaiyi knew the secret of ascension. It was as simple as that. The leader of a sect does not need to have great skills, but he must be able to deal with things.

In this respect, Zhang Zhiwei is far inferior to Zhang Huaiyi.

It’s just that the journey is long. It’s easy to deal with the short journey, but it’s troublesome to deal with the long journey. Master Zhang also understands this and didn’t ask for too much time.

For Zhang Huaiyi, he also got to know many people in the circle in another way during this process.

Among them there are thirty-five people who will become sworn brothers with him in the future, including Quanxing Sect Leader Wu Gensheng.

As time passed, the 22nd year of the Republic of China had passed.

(End of this chapter)