BXBX NOVEL Chapter 120
Ning Changge smiled and said, “No matter. When I achieve the Golden Core stage, I will lead Wudang’s disciples into the Immortal Dao. One day, I will transform the Nine Provinces into Immortal Land!”
His calm words revealed an incredibly lofty ambition. This was the first time he had expressed such a vision in front of everyone. Song Yuanqiao and the others were speechless, their eyes filled with shock.
Transforming the Nine Provinces into Immortal Land! Just hearing this was overwhelmingly impactful. Compared to their own ambitions, it was like the difference between the moon and a firefly.
Zhang Sanfeng was equally shocked, not expecting Ning Changge to have such aspirations. He solemnly said, “Changge, if you have such an ambition, I will do everything in my power to help you!”
The Seven Heroes of Wudang were also deeply moved, shouting in unison, “We will help too!” Ning Changge nodded and smiled.
Wudang was already a part of this vision; there was no turning back. They all laughed together, their bond as master and disciples unspoken but strong.
They then discussed other changes in Wudang over the past year, such as interactions with other sects and the recruitment of new disciples. Song Yuanqiao did most of the talking, while Zhang Sanfeng listened. Song Yuanqiao had managed Wudang well, and Zhang Sanfeng was very pleased. Though Song Yuanqiao’s talent wasn’t the highest, his steady nature made him the best leader.
Finally, Zhang Sanfeng gestured for silence and solemnly said, “Having achieved success in my seclusion, I have gained new insights into the Taiji Dao and the principles of Taiji and Yin-Yang. Since you are all here, I will share these insights with you.”
He had no intention of publicly lecturing at Wudang. The insights of a Land Immortal would be too advanced for most disciples, even the third-generation ones.
Even for the Seven Heroes of Wudang, it would be challenging. Only Zhang Cuishan, who was close to the Heaven-Man realm, might benefit. But everyone knew that the main recipient of this lecture was Ning Changge; the others were secondary.
Ning Changge was indeed very eager. He had always been curious about the essence of the Land Immortal path. He focused intently as Zhang Sanfeng began to speak.
“Yi contains Taiji, which gives birth to the Two Forms. The Two Forms give birth to the Four Symbols, the Four Symbols give birth to the Eight Trigrams, the Eight Trigrams determine fortune and misfortune, and fortune and misfortune give rise to great achievements…”
“Taiji divides into Yin and Yang, which then merge. Taiji manifests as the unity of Yin and Yang, while internally, it divides into two. These two aspects are mutually contradictory yet interdependent, inseparable. When united, they bring life; when separated, they bring death.”
Zhang Sanfeng’s voice carried a Daoist charm as he explained his understanding of Taiji. Despite his efforts to simplify, the Seven Heroes of Wudang felt like they were listening to a foreign language, unable to grasp the concepts.
Only Zhang Cuishan could barely understand some parts, occasionally frowning in concentration.
In contrast, Ning Changge quickly entered a state of enlightenment as soon as Zhang Sanfeng began speaking. His eyes half-closed, his body swayed slightly, fully immersed in the experience.
Zhang Sanfeng’s insights into Taiji and Yin-Yang resonated with him, offering both similarities and new perspectives. This might influence his future understanding of reversing the Five Elements into Yin-Yang.
Compared to Ning Changge, Song Yuanqiao and the others felt like struggling students next to a prodigy. They exchanged helpless smiles, their admiration for Ning Changge growing.
Zhang Sanfeng continued, “Taiji gives rise to movement, which generates Yang. Stillness generates Yin. Movement and stillness are mutually rooted. Yin and Yang divide, forming the Two Forms.”
“This is the evolution of Taiji into the Two Forms of Yin and Yang!”
“Yin and Yang correspond to all things in heaven and earth. This is my humble understanding, for your reference.”
“Heaven is Yang, Earth is Yin; men are Yang, women are Yin…”
“Yin and Yang evolve into the Five Elements, and the Five Elements can reverse into Yin and Yang…”
One profound statement followed another. In the Zhenwu Hall, Zhang Sanfeng’s voice resonated. This was his third time lecturing Ning Changge.
The first was when Ning Changge began learning martial arts and created the Yin-Yang Wuji Technique, with Zhang Sanfeng imparting his insights.
The second was after emerging from seclusion, when he shared his understanding of the future Taiji path. Both lectures had greatly benefited Ning Changge.
Now, this third lecture was the most helpful, as Zhang Sanfeng’s Taiji Dao had reached a complete state, having stepped into the Land Immortal realm.
The remaining work was just refinement. The Taiji Dao encompassed many aspects, and Zhang Sanfeng couldn’t know everything. Otherwise, he would have transcended long ago.
His Taiji Dao focused more on the principles of Yin and Yang, which were very helpful to Ning Changge.
Ning Changge entered a state of deep enlightenment. His mind was filled with countless flashes of inspiration. His path was the Five Elements Dao, and he had previously considered reversing the Five Elements into Yin-Yang.
Now, this inspiration was taking shape. He also gained new insights into the correspondence between Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and the world.
Boom!
Thunder rumbled in the sky. It began to rain, the downpour growing heavier, and the thunder louder. In the dark night sky, lightning flashed, and thunder dragons roared, as if splitting the heavens and earth.
Zhang Sanfeng’s voice had stopped at some point. He watched Ning Changge with a smile. Ning Changge opened his eyes and bowed respectfully, “Thank you, Master, for imparting your wisdom!”