I have been destined to the Tao since birth, born in Longhu Mountain, a sacred site of Taoist Zhengyi Sect. According to the tales passed down by my master when I was young, Longhu Mountain originated in ancient times when heaven and earth were first separated and all things were in chaos. To create a pure land for Taoist practice, the Primordial Heavenly Lord exerted great magical powers and infused a strand of his celestial qi into the earth. This celestial qi took root in the earth and gradually transformed into the present Longhu Mountain. Since then, Longhu Mountain has become a convergence of heavenly and earthly energies, with a long and rich history. It boasts unique natural landscapes and mysterious energy meridians. The Tuoshuai Palace atop Xianyan Peak is magnificent and grand, its architectural style solemn, embodying profound Taoist philosophical thoughts. Longhu Mountain belongs to the developed stage of Danxia landform, with discrete mountain blocks forming a peak-forest landscape. The terrain has relatively small elevation differences, appearing exquisite and charming. The Luxi River flows through it, creating a beautiful scenery of clear water and red cliffs, making it a natural place for cultivation
As a Taoist sacred site, Longhu Mountain possesses many powerful talismans and artifacts. For example, Taoist priests often use peach wood swords made from thousand-year-old peach wood through special refining processes, possessing the powerful effect of warding off evil spirits. The Eight Trigrams Mirror can reflect powerful spiritual energy,ing back the attacks of demons. When the Sanqing Bell rings, it can shake heaven and earth, intimidating the souls of demons. There are other powerful artifacts that play important roles in exorcising evil and suppressing demons. Additionally, there are mysterious ancient books and talismans that contain powerful spiritual energy and profound Taoist methods. In Longhu Mountain, ancient and mysterious Taoist spells are passed down
In my vague memories, the ancient buildings of the Taoist temple are scattered among the mountains of Longhu Mountain in an orderly manner. The location and orientation of each hall and pavilion embody profound feng shui mysteries. I often followed my master as we moved through them, listening to his explanations of the feng shui layouts behind these buildings. The Sanqing Hall is situated on the sunny side of the mountain, with its back to the mountain and facing the water, absorbing the purest yang qi from heaven and earth and the spiritual energy of the water, ensuring the prosperity of the Taoist tradition and the blessings of the deities. The Sutra Pavilion, located behind a tranquil bamboo forest, utilizes the qi field of the bamboo to shield from outside disturbances and protect the precious Taoist scriptures within from being disturbed by evil spirits. Feng shui is not merely about observing mountains and rivers; it is about exploring the meridians of heavenly and earthly energies, conforming to the way of nature, and harmonizing the relationship between humans and the environment.
In addition to studying classics, on-site investigation is also an important part of learning feng shui. Every corner of Longhu Mountain's mountains and rivers has left footprints of my master and me. As we walked among the mountains, my master taught me how to observe the flow of the mountain ranges and determine if they were "dragon veins." Pointing to the winding mountain range, he said, "A dragon vein is like a winding dragon, its momentum surging and enthusiastic, with ups and downs, openings, and closings. Look at this mountain range; it comes from afar, majestic and powerful. It rises to a peak here and then extends gently. This is the 'dragon's pass,' a key node in feng shui." Following my master's guidance, I strained to capture the meridians of spiritual energy hidden in the mountains and rivers. Gradually, I found that spiritual energy seemed like an invisible ribbon running through the flow of the mountains
When observing the water flow, my master also patiently instructed me: "Water represents wealth qi, and its direction and form of flow have a significant impact on feng shui. The Luxi River winds its way in front of Longhu Mountain, with gentle and clear waters. This is an auspicious sign of water. It not only brings a lively atmosphere but also gathers the spiritual energy of Longhu Mountain, forming an excellent feng shui pattern." As I gazed at the sparkling Luxi River and felt the spiritual energy it contained, my understanding of feng shui deepened
Many years later, through numerous experiences, I became a feng shui master. Since then, with Longhu Mountain as my foundation and relying on my exquisite feng shui skills, I have traveled the world, helping countless people. Whether it is solving the daily problems of the common people or exorcising demons and eliminating evil, safeguarding the peace of the world, I have done my utmost. I am well aware that as a Taoist priest of Longhu Mountain, I bear the heavy responsibility of inheriting Taoist culture and feng shui skills. On this Taoist journey full of fantasy and challenges, I will continue to move forward, exploring the endless mysteries of the Tao.
