Chapter 105 Ladder to Heaven
Under the gaze of many Taoist people, strong men with strong bodies and yellow scarves filed down from the top of Niutou Mountain.
On the shoulders of these strong men, they either carried huge stones or tools such as iron axes.
It was as if the steep mountain didn't exist in front of them.
If it was just this, it wouldn't make everyone shocked.
What really made everyone feel incredible was that after putting down the stones on their shoulders, these strong men turned them into neat stone steps in a few clicks.
When they looked in the direction in which these strong men were going down the mountain, they discovered that a winding staircase of unknown height had already appeared on the mountain of Niutoushan.
Seen from a distance, the entire mountain looks like it is wearing a jade belt.
Such a huge change even diluted the sense of oppression brought by the water unicorn to everyone, so much so that they all forgot about the water unicorn in the pool nearby.
"Are these the legendary immortal soldiers?"
"Why is the construction speed so fast? It's like magic."
"Taoist Master Ling Xiao must have asked them to build it. With these steps, there is finally a way up the mountain."
"I'm afraid the Jade Cauldron Temple on the mountain came from the same way. It is indeed an immortal trick."
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While everyone was sighing, the yellow scarf warriors finally built the road to the foot of the mountain.
On one side of the road is the spiritual spring where everyone is.
However, after these yellow scarf warriors finished building the stone steps, they did not leave immediately, but turned around and returned to the mountain.
Under everyone's puzzled eyes, huge stones were transported down the mountain.
Then these yellow scarf warriors raised the tools in their hands again.
As they kept waving their tools, after a while, a huge stone archway and a stone tablet appeared at the entrance of the stone steps.
When everyone looked up, the three characters "Yudingguan" appeared on the archway.
There is also a pair of couplets engraved on the left and right sides of the archway.
On the right is the Immortal Immortal's Mansion, and on the left is the Taoist Mansion of Tongshou Taoist.
When they first saw this couplet, everyone couldn't help but feel shocked.
Immortality and living as long as heaven are simply the ultimate dreams of all those who practice Taoism.
But since ancient times, no one has dared to say such words.
Because just being immortal is something that they dare not even think about.
Not to mention living as long as heaven and earth.
If this couplet was posted on the door of other Taoist temples, they would probably spray it to death, but when it was engraved on the door of Jade Cauldron Temple, no one felt that there was much of a problem.
What is the Immortal Mansion, Jade Cauldron Temple is, what is a Taoist home? If the man on the mountain is not a Taoist, does anyone else dare to say that he is a Taoist?
"What a magnificent mountain gate. Only such a mountain gate can be worthy of a top blessed place like Niutoushan."
"This couplet is really good. When will we in Wudang be worthy of these words?"
"I guess it will be soon. Didn't those disciples call and say that Ganoderma lucidum grows on your ancestor's grave?"
"We are just taking advantage of Niutoushan. By the time the mountain gates of our various sects become blessed places on earth, Niutoushan will probably have already ascended to heaven."
"Hey, there is a stone tablet here, and it seems there are words on it."
Suddenly everyone's attention shifted to the stone tablet on the side.
The first thing that catches everyone's eyes on this stone tablet is the three characters "Ladder to Heaven".
Seeing these three big characters, everyone couldn't help but be startled, and the next second they all looked towards the top of the mountain.
I saw steps that looked like white jade stacked one after another, extending all the way into the clouds of the mountain.
Even with their eyesight, they can't see their head at a glance, but it's not like they've reached heaven.
"I'm afraid there are tens of thousands of stairs here. They are worthy of the name of ascending to the sky."
"If this were the case before, even if we had this ladder, we wouldn't be able to climb up the mountain. Even if we could climb up, our old arms and legs would probably be useless."
"That's right, the steps in Wudang Mountain are less than 10,000. In order not to go down these steps, I haven't gone down the mountain for ten years. This time, my meniscus is almost worn away."
"There are small prints next to this, let me take a look."
When everyone looked at the stone tablet, they quickly noticed the small words on the stone tablet.
"Climbing the ladder to heaven - one hundred and twenty-nine thousand six hundred levels. Those who climb this ladder must sincerely follow the Tao and let go of all evil thoughts. Each step up can cleanse the soul and temper the body. Those who climb to the top can pass through the gate of heaven and enter the jade.
Dingguan, I received an opportunity from Taoist Master Lingxiao."
After reading these words, the faces of everyone who were still curious suddenly changed.
They originally thought that the so-called ladder to heaven was just an ordinary stone step up the mountain.
Now it seems that this is clearly a test given by Qin Tian to those who go up the mountain.
Of course, you still need to try it to know whether climbing the ladder has the miraculous effects mentioned above.
Thinking of this, everyone was already queuing up at the entrance to the ladder.
As for the water unicorn that was watching eagerly from the side before, it may have returned to the spring out of boredom.
"Fellow disciples, we will meet at the top of the mountain later. I will take the first step!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the old Heavenly Master with an excited expression took the lead in taking steps towards the ladder to heaven.
As soon as he took the first step, he felt a magical power appear in his body out of thin air.
This special power not only fixed his mind, but also affected his body.
After feeling the benefits brought to him by climbing the ladder, he immediately speeded up and crossed more than a dozen levels in a row.
When the people behind him saw this, they quickly followed him.
Soon, many figures appeared on the ladder.
At this time, some folk monks who wanted to worship Niutou Mountain at a close distance also appeared at the foot of the mountain.
When they saw the group of Taoist Celestial Masters who were slowly walking up the ladder to heaven, curiosity appeared on their faces.
"Hey, when was this road built in Niutoushan? Was it built with money from the state?"
"It's impossible. It's impossible for the country to repair it overnight."
"Did these Taoist priests cultivate it?"
"Is there a possibility that the original road has grown too long?"
"It should have been built by Taoist Master Lingxiao himself. I just want to go up the mountain."
"Speaking of which, why are these Taoist priests climbing so slowly? Why can't they just climb up such a small step casually?"
"It's just a small step, waiting for me to surpass them."
"Brothers, come on, see you at the top of the mountain later!"
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As he spoke, the group of curious folk monks rushed towards the ladder to climb to heaven.
However, they soon discovered that they were wrong, and how wrong they were.
Most people couldn't even cross the archway, let alone go up, as if they were blocked by an inexplicable force.
And even if a small number of people reach the level, they only lose strength after reaching more than ten levels.
However, this situation made everyone who was still waiting and watching even more excited.
As time goes by, more and more people join the ranks of mountain climbing.
Chapter completed!