Chapter 3: Shouyang Mountain, Xuandu preaches, the essence of fire, Huaguang teaches people to understand!After staying in Kongtong Mountain for some time, Huaguang followed Xuandu and headed towards the Bajing Palace. Soon, Mount Shouyang was in sight. The Songyang Mountain is in no way inferior to Kongtong Mountain, and is even more profound than Kongtong Mountain. The mountains are filled with purple mist, countless wild animals are running around, and there are deep ravines and secluded springs, with beautiful scenery everywhere. Xuandu saw Huaguang looking around curiously, and couldn't help but smile and said, "You have only been transformed for a short time and have never traveled in the wild, so it is natural that you are curious." "When you have achieved success in your path, you can travel around the wilderness, see the wilderness scenery, and broaden your horizons." "I teach people to cultivate the way of inaction. You should follow your heart. Opportunities are determined by heaven. You are free to find them." After hearing this, Hua Guang said, "Thank you, Master, for your advice." Xuandu stroked his long beard and said casually: "You are a new student of mine, so you may feel a little reserved. But you don't have to take it too seriously. You are both my teacher and my friend." "Yes, Master!" Hua Guang responded, but he still maintained the proper etiquette.
Seeing that Huaguang was still a little reluctant, Xuandu stopped caring about him. The two of them landed outside Xuandu Cave, and Xuandu said, "Right now, your master is in seclusion refining the elixir. When he comes out, I will take you to meet him." "You can set up a place to practice in my Xuandu Cave." The two stepped into Xuandu Cave. There is a different world inside the Xuandu Cave. There are all kinds of exotic flowers and plants, magical herbs and medicines planted everywhere in the cave, as well as pavilions, towers, rockery and strange rocks. Purple air surged in the cave, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was many times denser than that of the outside world. It is truly a paradise! Hua Guang couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Xuan Du brought Hua Guang to the Taoist temple, and the master and disciple sat separately. "Hua Guang, you have just reached the realm of celestial beings and have just transformed into a human form. You are quite unfamiliar with the way of Taoism. Your teacher will explain the Taoism to you. You must listen carefully and comprehend it attentively." "As the saying goes, a master can only lead you to the door, but practice depends on yourself. How much you can understand depends on your luck." "Disciple understands!" Hua Guang knew that his master was going to preach to him, so he responded quickly. Xuan Du then sat on the cushion and explained the true meaning of Taoism. Since Hua Guang was new to the path, Xuan Du had to start from the beginning. This was a rare opportunity to listen to sermons. Hua Guang listened quietly to Xuan Du's sermon, comprehending it carefully, fearing that he would miss anything. Xuan Du is easy-going, but he is serious and meticulous in doing things. He explains the Tao in a step-by-step and leisurely manner. Huaguang listened carefully and was fascinated. …… In the blink of an eye, a thousand years have passed.
Xuandu finally finished preaching, his voice gradually died down, and he looked at Huaguang: "Huaguang, the master has finished preaching. This is the foundation of Taoism. You need to comprehend it carefully, experience it carefully, and master its mysteries." "If the foundation of Taoism is not stable, cultivation will be like a castle in the air; it may look magnificent, but it is not stable." "I am very relieved to see that you are listening attentively, so I want to test you to see how much you have understood." When Hua Guang heard that his master wanted to test him, he was shocked. He possessed the wisdom of Hongmeng and gained a lot from listening to Xuan Du's lectures. Although he still had some doubts that needed careful consideration, they were not many. Sure enough, Xuan Du began to ask questions and Hua Guang answered them one by one. At the beginning, Xuan Du asked some simple and obvious questions, and he was surprised to see Hua Guang answering them so skillfully. Then, Xuan Du began to raise some deep questions. Hua Guang also answered them one by one, which surprised Xuan Du extremely. When he first started practicing Taoism, it took him a long time to comprehend the profound principles of Taoism. You must know that Xuan Du is the first innate human being. He was noticed by the Saint Taiqing and accepted as a disciple, so his qualifications must be excellent. Could it be that this disciple of mine has a higher level of comprehension and talent than me? Xuandu was secretly delighted. The reason why he accepted Huaguang as his disciple was mainly because Huaguang possessed the immortal true meaning of Suiren, and most of the time, it was because of Suiren, his best friend. If not for this, given Hua Guang's background, why would Xuan Du accept him as his disciple? I never thought that I would accidentally accept such a person with extraordinary understanding. Although this boy's foundation is slightly weaker, if he has amazing comprehension, it may be possible to make up for it. This is a treasure! Xuan Du raised a deeper question and Hua Guang also answered it. It's not perfect, but it fits. This made Xuan Du even more surprised, and he made up his mind to teach this disciple well. In the future, I may be able to achieve great success in my Taoist practice and bring honor to Master Guang’s teachings. "Hua Guang, I am amazed at your good character. If you have any questions, please ask and I will answer them for you." "Yes, Master!" Hua Guang began to ask about the essence of the Tao that he had not been able to comprehend. The angles of his questions were extremely tricky, and some of them were not fully answered by Xuan Du. However, he still answered them one by one based on his own insights. With Xuandu's guidance, Huaguang's understanding of Taoism also increased a lot. Seeing that Hua Guang had already reached a very deep level of understanding of the foundation of Taoism, Xuandu said, "You have made great progress in the foundation of Taoism. Why can I teach you some other methods? What method do you want to practice? I can explain it to you." Hua Guang thought for a moment and said, "Master, I am the original body of the oil lamp. Can you explain the essence of fire and the art of controlling fire?" Xuan Du nodded slightly. Hua Guang’s choice was undoubtedly correct. He practiced the art of alchemy, which was an extreme test of his ability to control fire. His understanding of the essence of fire was far beyond that of other powerful men.
Then, Xuandu explained to Huaguang the mystery of fire. Hua Guang listened carefully, comprehended thoroughly, and was meticulous. As Xuan Du explained, his understanding of the mystery of fire, from nothing to something, became deeper and deeper, and his extraordinary enlightenment played a huge role, making it easier for him to accept the essence of Taoism. …… This explanation took another three hundred years. Hua Guang listened to the lecture and comprehended at the same time. He had many insights in his mind. He understood the essence of fire and realized that some deep mysteries required careful contemplation. After the explanation, Xuan Du asked some more questions. Hua Guang answered them one by one, which made Xuan Du extremely happy. I estimate that this disciple of mine has a much higher level of comprehension than myself, and he will surely become a great man in the future. If Master knew that the Human Sect had a disciple with such enlightenment, he would be extremely happy. After the sermon, Hua Guang said goodbye and left. He chose a quiet place in the Xuandu Cave, made some minor changes, and used it as his own Taoist temple. After entering the Taoist temple, Hua Guang sat cross-legged and practiced, using the technique of concentrating the mind and drawing in the energy to breathe in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, while comprehending the mystery of fire. The secret of concentrating the mind and drawing in the energy was realized by Hua Guang when he was overcoming the tribulation, and he has never used this method to practice. Now, when he started to practice, he felt the rich energy of heaven and earth in Xuandu Cave rolling in and merging into his body. His cultivation also began to grow rapidly. Hua Guang continues to practice and gain insights. I tried to integrate the cultivation method taught by the human sect into the art of concentrating the mind and guiding the qi, and it really worked wonders. The technique of concentrating the mind and drawing in the energy has become even more powerful, and the speed of absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth has also become faster. Xuandu was in the cave, secretly observing Hua Guang's movements. Seeing that Hua Guang was absorbing his cultivation at an incredibly fast speed, a faint smile appeared on his face. Unintentionally, I had accepted such an outstanding disciple. (End of this chapter)
