binnovel Chapter 103 Entering the Tao
Chapter 103 Entering the Tao
Chapter 103 Entering the Dao
Ye Ru's words brightened the eyes of the other members of the various holy families, but made Han Lu and the others' faces turn somewhat gloomy.
"Everyone knows that you, Ye Anshou, are unparalleled in poetry and prose, so don't come here to bully us."
Meng Qingyun gave a bitter smile, full of helplessness.
"You may not know how people in the capital talk about you. From young children to the elderly, everyone knows that Ye Tongsheng either doesn't write poetry or, when he does, his poems are always astonishing."
Kong Hexuan chuckled and said.
"Since everyone admires Ye Ru's poetry and prose, then let Brother Ye Ru be the grand finale this time. That way, if your poetry and prose are truly amazing, we won't be embarrassed to show them off."
Dong Qi pondered for a moment and then spoke.
“That’s excellent. When Ye Ru presents his poems and essays, he’s being modest. But when we present them, we’re truly making a fool of ourselves. Our family of saints is probably just a facade.”
A young scholar from a farming family pursed his lips, causing everyone to burst into laughter.
"Please don't make fun of me, everyone. There is a sequence to learning and everyone has their own expertise. Since we all agree, I will write last and take the opportunity to appreciate this sea of clouds."
Ye Ru returned the greeting, then looked around.
Meanwhile, members of other aristocratic families began to pick up Xuan paper and brushes and start writing poems for Huangshan Mountain and the Welcoming Pine.
It must be said that although these aristocratic families are arrogant, they have the right to be proud. After pondering for a couple of sentences, they began to write.
Both the five-character quatrains and the seven-character quatrains carried the air of a master and were exceptionally solemn.
At the summit of Huangshan, shrouded in mist, dozens of young scholars wielded their brushes, quietly stirring up the talent within the mountain.
With the help of the rabbit fur, Ye Ru jumped onto a boulder and looked out into the distance. The distant mountain villages looked like spots, while Song Tao and the others looked like tiny black dots.
This scene involuntarily filled him with a sense of magnanimity, as if all his past negative emotions had vanished, and he gradually entered a state of emptiness.
All the worldly disputes among saints, the voices of the holy way, the struggles for power, and the extravagance of gold and glitter seemed to vanish like smoke in his eyes, leaving only the vastness above the clouds and the echoes of history floating in the air.
"This young man is a scholar of Confucianism and Taoism. Why has he entered the Taoist realm of 'entering the Tao'?"
Huangshan Songling's expression changed drastically upon seeing this scene.
"Brother Ye, it's your turn."
Kong Hexuan came up behind Ye Ru and wanted to pat the latter on the shoulder, but when he sensed the aura around Ye Ru, his hand suddenly froze in mid-air, and his eyes widened.
"What's wrong, Brother Kong? Why don't you ask Brother Ye Ru to compose a poem?"
The talented young men from all the noble families crowded around, but when they saw Ye Ru with his eyes tightly closed and a vast spiritual power swirling around him, they gasped in shock, their faces turning extremely astonished.
"This is... the first realm of Taoism, the 'Entering the Tao' realm?"
They exchanged glances, and the words that were difficult to utter came out of their mouths, their hearts undoubtedly filled with turbulent emotions.
"The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name. The nameless is the origin of Heaven and Earth. The named is the mother of all things. Therefore, one should always be without desire in order to observe its mystery. One should always have desire in order to observe its manifestations..."
In the darkness, a deep, aged voice suddenly rang out, like the sound of a rock in the middle of a pool, like a hot spring, enveloping Ye Ru's entire book, making it brand new and full of vitality.
Why help Prime Minister Wen in a power struggle within the imperial court?
"In the imperial court, corrupt officials hold office; in the palace, beasts feast on their salaries; wolves and dogs hold power; sycophants and lackeys wield authority. I am here to establish a life for the people and to ensure peace and stability in the world. This is the only way."
"You have quite the audacity. In the past, when the feudal lords fought each other for supremacy, one of my Taoist ancestors refused to associate with the rulers and resigned from his post to live in seclusion. He devoted himself to the study of Taoism and eventually achieved the unity of heaven and man, becoming a sage. I see that you have the spirit of Taoism. Why not abandon darkness and embrace the light and join my Taoist school?"
"Existence and non-existence give rise to each other; difficulty and ease complement each other; long and short are compared; high and low incline towards each other; sound and voice harmonize with each other; before and after follow each other. What is light? What is darkness?"
In the darkness, a childish voice echoed, silencing the aged voice for a moment:
"Very well, it's a pity you've only entered the 'Entering the Dao' realm of my Daoist school, so I can't teach you the seventy-two supernatural powers. Otherwise, with your talent, you might be able to rival Zhuang Sheng in the future. The 'Taiping Yaoshu' is a classic of my Daoist school. Since you've entered the Dao, you're destined to be here, so I'll lend you a hand."
In the darkness, a surge of energy gently pulsed, and after a moment of silence, it suddenly burst forth.
"What's wrong with Brother Ye Ru?"
Recovering from his shock, Han Lu frowned slightly and addressed the crowd.
"The realm of entering the Dao".
Ke Hexuan exclaimed in admiration.
"No one has ever entered this realm of enlightenment, so we don't know if it's real or not. Let's wake Ye Ru up, lest something happens and we can't bear the responsibility."
"No, we won't say much about how you made things difficult for Ye Ru before. Ye Ru has now entered the Dao Realm, so we should wait for him. Do you intend to take this opportunity to harm Ye Ru?"
Kong Hexuan turned his head and shouted sternly.
Upon hearing this, Han Lu's expression changed, then he smiled ingratiatingly and said:
"How could that be? Brother Ye is a man of noble character, and he is a human being. How could I possibly take the opportunity to harm him?"
Han Lu took two steps back, his eyes shifting, and suddenly cried out in pain, shoving Ye Ru in the back.
"Han Lu, how dare you!"
Seeing this, everyone was furious.
"Despicable! To interrupt Chief Ye's opportunity is utterly shameful!"
Dong Qi's face flushed red, and he cursed loudly. He never expected that Han Lu would actually dare to commit violence here!
However, the speed was too fast, and no one had time to stop him. Just when everyone thought Han Lu was going to interrupt Ye Ru, Ye Ru, who had his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and then moved to the side. Han Lu missed his target and ended up stopping at the edge of the cliff.
Looking down into the abyss, Han Lu swallowed hard, his legs going weak.
"Sorry to keep you all waiting, have you all finished writing?"
Ye Ru ignored Han Lu and smiled at Kong Hexuan and the others.
"We've been waiting for you, Chief Ye, please come quickly."
Kong Hexuan and the others spoke one after another.
"I previously observed that Huangshan was magnificent and majestic, with its pine trees, sea of clouds, and strange mountains. Even the Five Sacred Mountains are probably slightly inferior to it now."
"Since everyone has written poems, I will write a humble poem to add to the enjoyment of this trip to Huangshan."
After speaking, Ye Ru picked up his pen and wrote:
"Thirty-six peaks, thirty-six streams, locked in the clear autumn. Facing the solitary peaks, clouds and mist compete in beauty; on the cliffs and precipices, waterfalls vie for flow. Peach blossoms in the caves, immortal herbs, spring after snow, are just the time to roam. I have personally seen the Dragon Pool in broad daylight, with the sea surging with tides."
As the first stanza was written, the Xuan paper suddenly emitted a deep green light, and the clouds and mist in the sky began to rise, as if vying for beauty, some becoming dragons, some becoming tigers. Countless clouds and mist surrounded Ye Ru, adding a touch of otherworldly elegance.
This scene immediately shocked everyone. Their eyes widened, the light filling their vision and reflecting their stunned faces!
"The clouds and smoke change endlessly! The green light shines brightly, a phrase used throughout the world?"