Chen Yun has been completely cultivating the immortal energy left behind by Thunderbolt Sage, and has been constantly meditating on how to make the spiritual body sink and merge with the immortal energy.
This is the work of enlightenment, so it is no longer necessary to seclude oneself for cultivation.
He emerged from his retreat early, and resumed being the scholarly man who teaches.
Generally speaking, students who enter private schools are mostly between the ages of six to eighteen.
It mainly focuses on enlightenment education, with the reading materials mostly related to the imperial examinations.
Two years of time have passed by once again.
The time left for the immortal qi of Thunderbolt Sage to dissipate after reincarnation is only two years.
On this day, the academy welcomed a new batch of students.
The teaching methods of ancient private schools emphasized a vertical mixed class system.
That is to say, all students from the age of six to eighteen are taught in the same classroom.
Despite this, Chen Yun would still teach separately according to the students' ages and cultural backgrounds.
Perhaps it is because Chen Yun's academy has strict teaching and excellent students with outstanding knowledge, so it has a great reputation in the surrounding area.
In the academy, a large group of parents prepared generous gifts and offering gifts, and wrote down invitation letters.
They also prepared furniture such as desks and chairs, the Four Treasures of the Study, as well as offerings for the worship of the revered sages.
However, all of these were rejected by Chen Yun, and the parents were asked to take their gifts and offerings away from the academy, leaving only the students to study.
In the morning, Chen Yun stood at the front, looking down at a group of young children wearing new clothes and red shoes, and appeared quite surprised.
Because he never expected that Zhao Hongyin's family didn't hire a private teacher and sent their son Zhao Kuangyin, who was about four or five years old, to study in his own academy.
Chen Yun glanced at Zhao Kuangyin and faced the dozen students, saying with a normal expression, "Since you have entered my academy, you must abide by the rules of the academy. The first is that you must not cause trouble, the second is that classmates must treat each other with kindness, and the third..."
After explaining the rules one by one.
At the end, Chen Yun placed a hand behind his back, "Have you all understood?"
"Understood!"
"Understood!"
Zhao Kuangyin and the other new students chorused in unison.
As for Wang Shuanqi and the other students from the previous batch, they had known that Chen Yun was an extremely strict scholar and had never dared to make any noise.
Chen Yun made a sound and then told Wang Shuanqi and others to read the books first.
He himself called each of the newly enrolled children to his front and began teaching them how to read characters one by one.
He did not give preferential treatment to Zhao Kuangyin because he was the reincarnation of Thunderbolt Sage, but treated him like any other student.
Chen Yun held "A Thousand Characters," teaching one character at a time, "Heavens are dark and yellow; the cosmos is vast and wild."
Zhao Kuangyin and the group of children repeated after him, "Heavens are dark and yellow; the cosmos is vast and wild."
Chen Yun continued, "The moon is full and the sun is in decline; the constellations are arranged in a line."
All the students repeated after him.
At this time, Zhao Kuangyin and the other children were actually unable to read; they were just parroting like parrots.
After teaching four lines, Chen Yun began teaching the exact pronunciation of each character to Zhao Kuangyin and the other children, as well as approximately what the character meant.
Most of these children were from poor families and very valued the opportunity to learn for free, so they all studied very hard.
Only Zhao Kuangyin, who had been brought up in the military camp by Zhao Hongyin and was very playful, could not settle down to study.
This time, when Chen Yun was explaining the meaning of the universe, he noticed Zhao Kuangyin making small movements.
Chen Yun spoke coldly, "Zhao Kuangyin!"
All the children looked at Zhao Kuangyin simultaneously.
Zhao Kuangyin, who had been sitting on a small stool, quickly stood up and said, "Scholar."
Chen Yun asked, "What were you doing just now?"
Zhao Kuangyin lied, "Nothing... nothing at all."
"Humph!" Chen Yun coldly snorted, "At such a young age, you've already learned to lie. If you grow up, what will you be like? Extend your hand!"
Zhao Kuangyin, pouting, extended his right hand.
Chen Yun picked up the ruler and struck it directly.
Papi!
Papi!
Papi!
Three consecutive strikes, the sound echoed in the classroom.
Wang Shuanqi and the other students from the previous batch were shocked and started to read even harder, afraid that Chen Yun would find them slacking off.
Zhao Kuangyin was beaten with a ruler, but he still looked very angry and disobedient.
Chen Yun severely reprimanded him and then continued teaching the children to read characters.
Soon, it was time for the break that Chen Yun had set for himself, and then he allowed everyone to go outside and play for a while.
Chen Yun was about to drink some water.
"Madam Teacher."
"Madam Teacher, are you bringing food for the master?"
Suddenly, the sound of Wang Shuanqi and the others outside the house was heard.
Chen Yun glanced outside the door.
He saw that Wang Siyin was smiling as she responded to Wang Shuanqi and the others.
There was an energetic old man following her behind.
The old man had white hair and a youthful face, and seemed to be about thirty years old. He walked with light steps and was surrounded by a faint aura of divine light.
Chen Yun merely took a look and knew that the visitor was undoubtedly a true sage.
He dared not be disrespectful, so he quickly stood up to welcome him.
Just as they reached the door, Wang Siyin introduced the old man to Chen Yun, "Yun brother, this old gentleman from Mount Penglai has come to find you."
Chen Yun hurriedly bowed and said, "Chen Pu greets the elder."
The old man smiled and returned a bow, saying, "Brother Chen, you are polite. My name is Mao Chengheng."
What?
Are you Ma Chengzhen?
Chen Yun was surprised and looked over.
He never expected that the old man in front of him was Ma Chengzeng, the master of Xie Ziran and the Grandmaster of Mao Mountain.
In the rumors, Ma Chengzeng was said to be hidden on the Jade Pagoda Peak of Tian Mountain, self-proclaimed as the White Cloud Sage, and had the ability to practice alchemy. He worked hard in cultivation, reaching the age of over one hundred years old, but his face was still childlike and he looked like he was in his thirties. One day, he told his disciples: "I have lived on Jade Pagoda Peak for so long, looking east towards Penglai. I often receive divine descent from true spirits. Now I am summoned by the Eastern Yellow Emperor as the Eastern Youth Lord and have to leave this human world." Suddenly he passed away and transformed like an insect shedding its shell, achieving immortality.
Chen Yun hurriedly bowed again and said, "Mr. Mao, I apologize for not welcoming you properly due to your long journey. Please do not blame me."
Ma Chengzhen said, "No matter, I have come here on the order of the Eastern King, to deliver a message."
Chen Yun asked for instructions, "What message does the master have?"
Ma Chengzhen glanced at the children playing outside and then looked at Wang Siyin.
Finally, he turned back, pointing inside, "Let's go inside and talk?"
Wang Siyan, being a smart woman, immediately understood what he meant. She said quickly, "Brother Yun, I will help you watch these children. Go and chat with Mr. Ma for a while."
Chen Yun nodded and said, "Good."
Chen Yun followed Ma Chengzeng into the classroom.
As soon as he came in, Ma Chengzeng bent his fingers and clicked them.
A ripple of light enveloped him and Chen Yun.
Ma Chengzhen explained his purpose, "In today's chaotic world, many heroes have risen up, making it difficult to discern the true dragon. However, there are currently several places with an aura of emperors. One is Luoyang, another is Heyang, and the third is the Khitai. In addition, there are faint auras of emperors in the regions of Southern Wu and Southern Han, but they are not as strong as the first three."
Chen Yun knew that the other party was conveying the message of the Eastern King.
In other words, it was the will of the supreme jade emperor.
Therefore, he listened attentively.
Ma Chengzeng said, "However, the true dragon has not yet surfaced, so no one can determine who is the true emperor. The will of the Eastern King is to help and seize the initiative first, to determine who is the true dragon later on and fully assist it. Currently, there are probably three people with an aura of emperors. One is the Li family of Luoyang, another is Shi Jingtang of Heiyang, and the third is Yelu Deguang of Khitai."
Chen Yun couldn't help but glance at Zhao Kuangyin, who was playing outside, thinking that you all have mistaken. The true dragon is in my academy.
Ma Chengzeng continued, "The Li family has already received help from within. We do not need to dispatch any more forces. However, Shi Jingtang was taken by the Purple Palace Lord and lost the initiative, so we may not send anyone to help them. On the contrary, it is the Khitai..."
Chen Yun asked, "What about the Khitai?"
"The Khitai has followers of Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shamanism, but there is no one from our Taoist sect." Ma Chengzeng said slowly, "After much thought, the Eastern King wants you to go there to explore the situation. If there is a chance to establish a firm foothold, it would be best to settle down there."
Chen Yun furrowed his brow slightly and said, "Mr. Ma, with so many deities participating in the God-Enshrining Battle, I am only a master realm cultivator and have not yet attained immortality. How can I establish a foothold in Khitai?"
Ma Chengzeng smiled and said, "The Eastern King knew you would say this, so he has promised you that if you encounter something beyond your abilities, all the immortals in our East Sea mountains can be mobilized for you. Even... if necessary, the Eastern King himself may come out."
The East Sea Fanzhu mountain refers to the Ten Thousand Islands and the Three Islands in the sea.
The Ten Thousand Islands and the Three Islands in the Sea are the names of a mythical realm in Daoism.
They originated from the "Three Sacred Mountains" theory of the immortals during the Warring States and Qin-Han periods.
The Ten Islands refer to Zuozhou, Yingzhou, Xuanzhou, Yanzhou, Changzhou, Yuanzhou, Liuzhou, Shengzhoupo (Crested Serpent Island), Jujushui Island (Pelican Island), and Quju Island.
The Three Islands refer to Kunlun, Fangzhuang, and Penglai.
The Ten Islands and the Three Islands are home to countless immortals and deities, including the gods of the Water Domain as well.
Chen Yun did not expect the Eastern King to have such a big move.
Just by letting him go to Khitai to explore, he would allow him to command the immortals.
Even though he knew in his heart that both the Li family of the Later Tang, Shi Jingtang, and the Khitai were not true dragons.
But before the true dragon grows up, he cannot reveal it. Otherwise, it may affect the divination.
Therefore, after a brief pause for thought, Chen Yun still decided to follow the Eastern King's order and head to Khitai. Then, after waiting for the right opportunity, he would help Zhao Kuangyin establish the foundation of the world.
With this thought in mind, Chen Yun immediately said, "The master's command is law, and I, Chen Pu, dare not defy it. I will go to Khitai tomorrow."
Ma Chengzeng laughed loudly, "Good, good. However, the God-Enshrining Battle is extremely dangerous. The Eastern King is worried that you might perish along the way, so he specially had me bring you this treasure."
Chen Yun's eyes lit up, and he asked, "What treasure is it?"
Ma Chengzeng extended his right hand, and immediately a small jade bottle appeared in the palm. "There is a pill inside the jade bottle, called the King of Heaven's Life-preserving Pill. If you encounter a situation where you are sure to die, you can take this pill to save your life. It allows you to ignore any magical attacks below the level of immortals and keep your life. If you take this pill, the Eastern King will be able to sense it immediately and send someone to save your life."
Chen Yun didn't expect to receive such a precious life-saving pill.
He carefully took the porcelain bottle and said, "Thank you, Master, for the immortal pill."
Ma Chengzeng laughed, "Since you have accepted the immortal pill, you should leave for Khitai immediately. I will return to Penglai to report."
As he said that, his figure dissipated.
Chen Yun clenched the small jade bottle and thought, "It seems that I really need to stay in Khitai for a few years."
But at the moment, Khitai has already been taken advantage of by Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shamanism. As a Taoist, he might not be able to establish a firm foothold.
(Chapter complete)
