ask the mirror

Chapter 121

In Zhixin Temple, those who are familiar with Yu Ci know that this young man who is very popular with the temple master has been in a bad mood for the past two days and has become a lot more silent. It seems that his practice has hit a bottleneck.But this is not a problem. On the road of practice, how can there be always smooth sailing?

Therefore, meeting acquaintances is just a few words of comfort, and nothing else will be said.

In fact, what Yu Ci is focusing on now is completely different from what they imagined, but it is indeed a headache:

According to God's map, it's gone!

On the desk in front of him, the Illuminating Bronze Mirror was placed upright on it.The round and flawless shape has no damage, the mirror surface is as clean as if it had just been polished, the blue light is hazy, and the reflection is cold.

After Yu Ci adjusted his breath for a long time, he calmed down his mind, opened his eyes, stared at the precious mirror, and thought:

"Illuminating the God Map!"

A circle of cyan light mist spreads vigorously, reflecting the light and shadow in the room, but that's all.

Yu Ci let out a long breath, and tried many times for two consecutive days, but he became more and more calm.After two days of observation, he found that in the bronze mirror of the gods, the effect of transforming the real breath during the sacrifice did not change, only the picture of the gods disappeared like a dream, without any trace.

This seems to be the sequelae of the battle with Nansongzi, but after two days of sacrificial training, Yu Ci felt that even if there was a problem at that time, the state of the Illuminating God Tongjian is now normal, no, it is even worse than before. better.After all, after swallowing such a monster as nourishment, the energy exchange during the sacrifice was obviously more active, and the effect was also more obvious.

Of course, his own condition is fine, that little internal injury has healed today, and he is fully exhausted at this time.

Under such circumstances, the Illuminating Diagram has not yet appeared, and the problem can only arise in the connection between the two. A certain connection that made Yu Ci communicate with Illuminating God Tongjian, and even drive the Illuminating God Diagram, was interrupted by continuous accidents that day up.Yu Ci has been trying to get it back for two days, but the effect is not good.

It's just that the reason for his silence or contemplation is not the only reason.If he was only obsessed with the setbacks in front of him, the 12 years of wandering career would have exhausted his pride and ambition, and it would be absolutely impossible to have the Yu Ci today.

In fact, Yu Ci has been thinking about some words that Yu Zhou said.It was the words that made him disapprove when he looked back at the plum grove in the West Garden.

At that time, the old Taoist said that it is good to not be moved by foreign objects, but in the search for the immortal road, he made a big mistake.Then the theory of "fish and dragon" and "choice" was extended to prove it.But until the end, the old Taoist didn't convince him, instead, because of his angry words, it triggered a sad incident, and he lost his composure and left the meeting.

Up to now, Yu Ci still disagrees with Lao Dao's theory that doesn't seem to come from his heart, but after the battle with Nansongzi, he has to admit that in terms of "foreign objects", Lao Dao's The theory is more realistic and accurate than him.

The role of "foreign objects" is greater than he imagined, and much larger.

He placed various objects on the table in turn.

The Bronze Mirror of Illuminating the God, the Horn of the Heart, and the Sword of Pure Yang Talisman... These are the items he often uses. He just died in the sky rift valley, not to mention the previous method of resisting Nansongzi's killing of the soul; Chunyang Talisman Sword, he used this sharp weapon very easily, without this, when facing the enemy, wouldn't he have to use it first? Have you condensed the Seven Star Sword Talisman for a while?

As for the hook rope that was used only once, it directly saved his life.

Also, the treasure he got from Nansongzi just now is really purple smoke and warm jade, the treasure of Wanxiang sect, it is very useful for practice, the red yarn that the yin demon hides is not an ordinary thing, what should I say They are all at the level of magic tools.

These objects, self-defense, killing enemies, and cultivation, each have their own unique uses, and each of them can exert great effects when used properly.

But all along, he didn't put much effort into these, including those unknown items that were still dusty in his storage ring.The most typical ones are the Bronze Mirror of Illuminating Gods and the Hooksling. The former has become a routine for him to perform daily sacrifices, and he has never thought about a deeper understanding of the formation mechanism of the Illuminating Gods Map; let alone the latter, if it were not for Nan Song Zi's threat, he might have completely forgotten about this treasure.

When such a situation occurs, there is no doubt that it needs to reflect.

Yu Ci is not a paranoid man who ignores the influence of all external objects, nor has he really reached the level of "not being moved by external objects". He just has a yardstick in his heart to distinguish what is the main thing for him and what is the most important thing. is secondary; what must be won and what can be given up.

In the past, Yu Ci believed that the longevity technique and one's own cultivation were the most important and must be won; while those external objects were not so important in comparison.

Now, he still thinks that the longevity technique and his own cultivation are the most important, and he doesn't think there is anything wrong with focusing on his cultivation. However, does he need to devote some energy to familiarize himself with the properties of the various instruments he possesses? 'Quality, building stronger connections?

At least, if there is such a hasty situation on the mountain road again, he will have to deal with it too calmly.

But there is also a reality before our eyes: practice must be fully devoted.Even now that he is so obsessed, when he studies "Xuanyuan Fundamental Qi Method", he still feels that time flies by.It takes two or three hours to meditate once; it takes another two or three hours to do a homework in the "emptiness of the heart", plus offering sacrifices to mirrors and practicing talismans. Twelve hours a day is really like a flying shuttle. It made him wish he could split one day into two. Under such circumstances, how could he have the energy to be distracted?

He suddenly understood why it is very common for those extremely powerful monks in the legend to retreat for ten, eight, or even a hundred years at a time. Probably in the eyes of those people, time is only more urgent.

Now, he needs to find a way to take care of both sides and ensure efficiency...not distraction, but consideration!

In this way, he jumped out of such a "small" problem as the picture of God, and then immediately touched a "big" problem.The same problem, but Yu Ci swam from the "small fishing pond" into the "sea", the depth and breadth of thinking are completely two levels.

Time passed in meditation, Yu Ci sensed the change in the sky outside, and put away all kinds of objects on the table.In the morning, Baoguang told him that around this time, Yu Zhou had something to discuss with him, so Yu Ci was going to go there.

When Yu Ci entered Yu Zhou's study room, Yu Zhou was playing with a square seal the size of a fist. Seeing him approaching thoughtfully, he put the square seal on the table next to a jade slip.

"Guard Master." Yu Ci glanced over, and then greeted.

"sit."

Yu Zhou and him talked about swords, and they were always informal and used to it casually. Yu Ci was not polite, and sat on a square stool by the desk.

The old Taoist watched his face carefully, and said for a long time: "You have been practicing very hard recently, but don't overdo it. One piece and one relaxation, the way of civil and martial arts. There is no need to make yourself sad by practicing."

The old Taoist also obviously misunderstood, Yu Ci concealed the battle with Nansongzi because it was difficult to explain the matter of the bronze mirror and the hook rope, but the phantom formation was very tightly covered that day, more than ten miles away, the Taoist temple No one was found in either.He could only respond vaguely, feeling embarrassed but also grateful.

For this kind of matter, Yu Zhou always points to the end, does not nag, and directly talks about the serious matter: "The passage between the two worlds in the sky rift valley has been sealed."

Yu Ci had been diligently practicing kung fu for many days, and his thinking and current affairs could not be connected for a while, so he was startled for a while before laughing: "Good thing."

"It's really a good thing. In addition, the search and killing of demons inside and outside the valley is coming to an end. Now it's just checking for gaps and making up for it. There won't be any big moves in the near future."

Seeing Yu Ci pondering, the old Taoist paused and said again: "The sect decided to order the disciples from all over the place to return, and only keep guards at a few key points. There are millions of civilians in the cliff city. If there is a mistake, the lives will be ruined, so it is extremely important. of……"

Yu Ci snorted, "There's Senior Brother Li over there..."

"Although that kid Li You is a top-notch talent, he has yet to return his alchemy. How can he hold the scene, the main thing is to rely on Senior Brother Xie Yanxie."

Yu Zhou added something, then smiled and said, "However, that kid Li You has already sent a letter to the Zongmen, saying that Cardinal Dingding and Yicheng Huandan are applying to be transferred back to the mountain gate for retreat at the most critical time. The Zongmen asks Brother Xie to confirm. That's right, it's already allowed."

Yu Ci also laughed when he heard it, he didn't know how much of Li You's request was true or false, but what was certain was that the lively senior brother was finally relieved.

The old Taoist also said: "In this way, only senior brother Xie is left in the cliff city. I admire senior brother Xie's cultivation and swordsmanship. With him sitting in the cliff city, it is difficult for the demons to cause chaos. But frankly speaking , Senior Brother Xie is withdrawn and independent, no one can mediate and turn around in the middle, and with his temperament, he must be impatient to deal with people in the city. Just to be careful, now that Li You is back on the mountain, he has to Send another person to help."

Yu Ci blinked, and understood what the old man meant.Sure enough, the old Taoist then asked, "Are you interested?"

"I?"

Yu Ci shook his head again and again, and then laughed again: "No, if I go to the Cliff City, I don't know what face the Bairi Mansion will show."

"Isn't that interesting?"

The old Taoist laughed and groaned, but the words that flowed from his lips and teeth were so cold: "It would be best if Jin Huan knew the severity, but if he insists on going his own way, he needs to know, thank you, brother, for helping relatives or not ''s reputation is not for nothing."

Yu Ci was stunned.

Seeing his expression, the old Taoist smiled dumbly and said: "If you go to the cliff city, you represent my Lichen sect. Others will see that you have changed, but you can see that you have also turned around. In the Broken Boundary Mountain where the mountain gate is located , The Tianrift Valley is surrounded by tens of thousands of miles, and the Lichen Sect is the sky, the earth, and the ruler. This is a fact, and no one is allowed to doubt it. If there is no such boldness and determination, how can the sect stand in the world? Ten thousand years?"

This seemed to be agitation, but he didn't let Yu Ci make a decision right away:

"Practice naturally comes first, it depends on your plan. You are now at an extremely important juncture. It is best to break through in one go. I am afraid that you will lose your momentum. You know, sometimes you need to seek in silence when you practice. Ask in patience, but sometimes you have to ask in chaos and upheaval. I just suggest that if you really feel that you have no clue after thinking hard, you might as well change the situation, or you may gain something."

It turns out that it is still the ultimate goal of the old way to settle down on the practice.

Yu Ci understood, and responded solemnly, thinking carefully.

At this time, the old Taoist brought up another matter: "As for the matter of me asking Junior Brother Qianbao about the "Xuanyuan Fundamental Qi Method" for you, I have a clue. Regarding cultivation, he has a very good trick here."

"Trick?"