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Chapter 281
Mount Heng, also known as Nanyue, Shouyue and Nanshan, is one of the 'Five Sacred Mountains'.

It is located in the Huguang Chengxuan Political and Envoy Division, in the southeast of the central part, stretching between the Hengyang and Xiangtan basins. The main part is located in Nanyue District, Hengshan County and the east of Hengyang County in Hengyang City.

The name of Hengshan, according to the "Ganshi Xingjing" in the Warring States Period, is named Hengshan because of the wings of Zhenxing, which is located in the 28th constellation of the constellation.

Mount Heng is a famous Taoist and Buddhist holy land, surrounded by more than 200 temples, temples, nunneries, and temples; it was the place where the kings Tang Yao and Yu Shun patrolled the territory to hunt and sacrifice to the country in ancient times, and Xia Yu killed horses to sacrifice to heaven and earth for flood control.

The mountain god of Hengshan is Zhurong, the god of fire worshiped by the people. He was appointed by the Yellow Emperor to guard Hengshan, teach the people how to use fire, and cultivate all things. After his death, he was buried in Chidi Peak of Hengshan.Four of Taoism's "36 caves and 72 blessed places" are located in Hengshan Mountain. The two real body relics of Buddha Sakyamuni are hidden in the Vajra Relic Pagoda of Nantai Temple in Hengshan Mountain.

The main peaks of Mount Heng include Huiyan Peak, Zhurong Peak, Zigai Peak, Yuelu Mountain, etc. The highest peak, Zhurong Peak, is 1300.2 meters above sea level.

Because there are many temples and Taoists on Hengshan Mountain, there are many sects, large and small, within the entire Hengshan Mountain range, and this is not the case in Hengshan Mountain alone, it is the same in the places where many other major sects are located.

Because most of these small sects and sects are vassals of the big faction where they belong, the two sides can be considered to live in harmony, the big faction provides shelter, and the small faction serves as worship.

And in Hengshan, the biggest sect in the past was undoubtedly the Hengshan School named after the place name of Hengshan!
In Jianghu, as soon as Hengshan was mentioned, everyone's first reaction was the Hengshan sect, but few people knew about the other sects above Hengshan.

Hengshan School is located on Zhurong Peak, the main peak of Hengshan Mountain!
Zhurong Peak is the highest peak of Hengshan Mountain, and it is a mountain peak commemorating the human ancestor Zhu Rong in ancient times. 'The height of Zhurong Peak' is the first of the "four wonders" of Nanyue scenery.Due to the background of perennial smoke and clouds, the overlapping of peaks, and the fact that it stands in the relatively low-lying Shonan Basin, it looks even more majestic.

In the old saying, "Zhu" means lasting forever, "Rong" means bright, and "Zhu Rong" means eternal light.Han Yu, a great writer in the Tang Dynasty, praised in his poem "You Zhurong Peak" that "the ten thousand zhang Zhurong rises from the ground, and if you want to see it, you can't see it in the light smoke".Huang Tingjian of the Northern Song Dynasty wrote: "Thousands of feet, Zhu Rong is inserted into the purple sky, and a fairy bridge is built where the road is poor. From the top, the blue sky and the stars are close, and the world of mortals is far away from the bottom."

This is the best place to look at the peaks, watch the sunrise, watch the sea of ​​clouds, and enjoy the snow scenery.

Climbing the "Tianjie" can directly reach Zhurong Hall on the top of Zhurong Peak. Zhurong Hall was built to commemorate the merits of Zhurong Vulcan.There were buildings before the Sui Dynasty. The earliest was Sitian Huowang Temple, and the latter temple was moved to the foot of the mountain, and it was renamed Tianchi Temple.

In the Ming Dynasty, the building on this peak was called Kaiyun Temple. The whole temple was divided into two entrances, all of which were built of granite. Among these iron tiles, there are still dozens of iron tiles cast in the Song Dynasty that have been clean and rust-free for thousands of years.

Although the Hengshan School is in Zhurong Peak, its main hall is not on the peak, but in an open place not far below the peak.

Also.

In addition to Zhurong Peak, Hengshan also has:

Tianzhu Peak.

Tianzhu Peak is one of the 72 peaks of Hengshan Mountain, with an altitude of 1061 meters, located in Yanshou Village, Nanyue Town.Looking up at the peaks from the bottom of the mountain, one peak comes into view, and there are two peaks on it, like two pillars piercing the sky.Because the strange peak is tall and straight, shaped like a pillar, it has the feeling of supporting the sky, so it is named Tianzhu Peak.

"Nine Domains" records: "The famous mountain 360 has eight pillars, and this is the sixth pillar." On the small circular platform on the top of the peak, an octagonal pavilion with hanging eaves is built, 4 meters high, with two floors and four doors, made of granite. Watchtower to watch the fire.On the stone wall under the pagoda, the four characters "Nantianzhushi" in regular script are inscribed.

Go back to Yanfeng.

Huiyan Peak ranks first among the 800 peaks of Hengshan Mountain within 72 miles, so it is called the first peak of Nanyue.There are two legends, one is: the northern geese come from the south, overwinter here, and return when the spring is warm in the coming year; the other is: the mountain is shaped like a swan goose stretching its neck and raising its head, stretching its feet and spreading its wings to soar into the sky;
Yanfeng Temple, a thousand-year-old temple, is located on Huiyan Peak. It has a history of nearly a thousand years. The eminent monks of all dynasties have taught scriptures and sermons here. It is said that "Shou Buddha" once left a cassock in Yanfeng Temple. There is a "Shou Buddha Hall" in the temple. , is an important evidence that Nanyue is called "Shouyue".

Shilin Peak.

Shilin Peak, commonly known as Leibodi, or Daling.On the stone wall on its east side, there are two oblique peaks, which look like rice warehouses towering into the sky when viewed from below.Thus, the legend surrounding this feature was born!
Some people said that these two stone peaks not only look like rice warehouses, but also have two doors, with stone statues standing beside the doors, and the closed one is clearly locked.Every stormy night, people down the mountain will hear the sound of closing doors.Usually, one of these two doors is opened and the other is closed.Whenever the barn doors are all closed, it heralds a good harvest on the earth; and when they are all opened, it will bring famine.

Some people say that there is not only grain in the stone warehouse, but also honey.According to ancient records, there are many scenic spots and historic sites on the peak, such as Yuqing Temple, Chen Zhenren's alchemy platform, ghost planting stone, Leihong, Fengxue, chanting altar, bathing alchemy spring, etc.

Now there is only Leigong Well (Lei Hong), "Yudi Jisheng" Volume 55 Hengzhou: Shilin Peak "is in Nanyue, its peak towers like a warehouse"; "Qing Yi Tong Zhi Hengyang Fu Yi": Shilin Peak "The shape is like a granary, with two households, one open and one closed."

Zigaifeng, Yuelu Mountain and more!

And on these peaks and mountains, there are sects of all sizes.

this day.

In Yanfeng Temple, in the Hall of Shou Buddha, the abbot of Jingzhu is sitting cross-legged in front of the statue of Shou Buddha in the hall, respectfully paying homage to the Buddha.

But see.

A young novice suddenly walked quickly from outside the hall. After reaching the main hall, he glanced at Zen Master Jingzhu who was sitting cross-legged with his back to the gate. He took a deep breath, calmed down his rapid breathing, and was about to speak .

But suddenly he heard the voice of Zen Master Jingzhu, Gujing Wubo.

"Really, this old monk has told you several times that you should behave respectfully in the temple! It's inappropriate to be so hasty like you! Later, go and receive your punishment!"

The voice fell.

This little novice, that is, the little monk Zhizhen, rushed to the Zen master Jingzhu inside, folded his hands together, and quietly recited the Buddha's name.

Nodding slightly.

Zen Master Jingzhu with his eyes closed seems to know everything behind him like the back of his hand!

After a while.

Only then did Zen Master Jingzhu speak slowly: "Zhizhen, why are you so flustered?"

heard.

The little monk Zhizhen who had been standing outside the door, waiting quietly, hurriedly said: "Report to the host, the place where the Hengshan School on Zhurong Peak is located has been taken!"

"Oh~?"

Suddenly opened his eyes, a gleam of light flashed in Zen Master Jingzhu's cloudy eyes. After thinking for a while, he said lightly, "Do you know who it is?"

"It was originally under Zhurong Peak, attached to the Hengshan School's Sword Control Sect!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhizhen replied immediately.

"Hmm~!"

Slightly nodding his head, Zen Master Jingzhu was thinking.

This Zhurong Peak is the main peak of the [-]-mile Hengshan Mountain, and which sect can occupy the main peak will undoubtedly represent the entire Hengshan Mountain to a certain extent.And if he can represent Hengshan, he will be able to squeeze into the ranks of the big factions in the Jianghu, and his reputation will spread far and wide. Whether it is recruiting disciples or distributing benefits in the Jianghu, he must have a place for him.

This can be seen from the Hengshan School in its heyday.

Whether it is fame or profit, it is extremely attractive to people in the Jianghu.

Therefore.

Many sects in Hengshan wanted to become the master of Zhurong Peak, but, originally, Hengshan faction was suppressing them, so they didn't dare to make mistakes, so they had to be inferior.

But now, the Hengshan Sect has declined. Although it still has the name of a big sect, there are only three disciples in the sect, and these three disciples are not yet in the Hengshan Sect.

As a result, the Hengshan School is now an empty shell!

This, for the other sects that have long wanted to replace the Hengshan Sect, is the best opportunity to occupy the magpie's nest. Once it succeeds, the Hengshan Sect will completely become history. , what waves can be stirred up.

At that time, even if you come back, it will be useless.

And this sect that replaced the Hengshan sect, as long as it develops for a period of time, it may appear as a new big sect!At least, they can represent Hengshan in name.

Originally, many sects within the range of Hengshan must have taken action for such a good thing that fell from the sky.

After all, no one would have expected that the powerful Hengshan Sect would decline in such a strange way, giving them a chance to become serfs and sing.

But it was precisely because there were too many sects and they were restrained by each other that they did not make a move immediately. Instead, they remained at a stalemate, and even had several shopping fights.

Dozens of people died, and hundreds of people were seriously injured or slightly injured!
In the end, seeing the situation intensified, each sect and faction made an agreement to compete under Zhu Rong Peak.

Whoever wins will be the master of Zhu Rongfeng!
It wasn't until recently that the most powerful Jianjianmen occupied the place where the Hengshan faction was located.

To be honest, in this land of Hengshan, except for Hengshan School and Yanfeng Temple, the strength of the other schools is really not that good.

Otherwise, a hundred years ago, it was impossible for Mo Taichong to rely on one person and one sword to beat the other sects that had been in Hengshan School for tens of hundreds of years without the slightest resistance, and even the sect that originally occupied Zhu Rongfeng He drove off Zhu Rongfeng and became the master of it.

And according to Zen Master Jingzhu's knowledge, the Sword Control Sect was one of the schools that was defeated by Mo Taichong back then, but somehow, although the Sword Control Sect was defeated, it had a good relationship with Mo Taichong.

Moreover, with the guidance of Mo Taichong, the swordsmanship in the door has made great progress!

Otherwise, I am afraid that the one who entered Zhu Rongfeng today is not the Sword Control Sect.

And Yanfeng Temple, located in Huiyan Peak, has been passed down for nearly a thousand years, and its strength is hidden. Even when the Hengshan School was at its peak, it was not their opponent, but because they are all monks, they are not good at this kind of fame. Special care.

Therefore, they are not very interested in occupying Zhurong Peak and representing Mount Heng.

Otherwise, they would not have watched the Hengshan faction rise under the leadership of Mo Taichong back then, but had no reaction.

But although they are not very interested in representing Hengshan, they are always paying attention to the recent gathering of various sects near Zhurong Peak.

I'm afraid that if one is not careful, blood will flow into rivers near Zhurong Peak.

And this moment.

Hearing Zhizhen say that Jianjianmen has entered Zhu Rongfeng, Zen Master Jingzhu immediately knew that Jianjianmen had won the competition, so there would be no more bloody battles near Zhurongfeng, and blood would flow like a river.

original.

This is a good thing for Zen Master Jingzhu.

but……

He glanced at a letter placed on the altar table in front of the longevity Buddha statue, but frowned.

After thinking for a while, Chan Master Jingzhu sighed and said slowly, "Zhizhen, go and call your uncle Jingkong!"

Done.

Zhizhen, who had been waiting outside the door, hurriedly lowered his head, stepped back a few steps, and hurried to a pagoda-shaped building in Yanfeng Temple.

Step into it.

After a moment.

An old monk in cassock walked out of the pagoda slowly and headed for the Shou Buddha Hall.

"Brother!"

After arriving outside the Hall of Deshou Buddha, Jing Kong clasped his palms together and bowed to Zen Master Jingzhu inside the hall.

heard.

"The younger brother is here!"

Zen Master Jingzhu smiled lightly, "Come in!"

into the hall.

Jingkong lowered his head slightly, reciting Buddhist scriptures quietly, not in a hurry, and quietly waiting for Zen Master Jingzhu's order.

After a while.

Zen Master Jingzhu waved his hand, and saw that the letters on the table flew up and went straight to Jingkong standing behind Zen Master Jingzhu.

See here.

Stretching out his hand, after Jing Kong caught Xing, Zen Master Jingzhu said slowly: "Junior brother, please read this letter first!"

Nod.

Puzzled, Jingkong opened the letter and looked at it with a frown. As he read more and more content, the expression on Jingkong's face became more and more surprised.

read it.

Jingkong suddenly raised his head, looked at the back of Zen Master Jingzhu who was sitting cross-legged on the futon, and said eagerly: "Brother, if the matter is true as stated in the letter, then wouldn't the Jianjian Gate be... Besides, what should we do? "

heard.

Zen Master Jingzhu said slowly: "Brother, it is precisely because of this that I called you here! You are in charge of the monks in the temple, and I still have to trouble you for this matter. Take the monks in the temple and go to control the sword gate as soon as possible." Chase Zhu Rongfeng down!"

Frowning, after looking at Zen Master Jingzhu's back, Jingkong nodded.

Without saying anything, he strode out of the main hall directly, gathered people and rushed to Zhu Rongfeng.

This can be regarded as protecting the Jianjian Sect. If things are true as stated in the letter, the Jianjian Sect occupies the Hengshan faction's resident site. Once there is a conflict with the new head of the Hengshan Sect and her master is drawn out, then the Jianjian Sect will definitely have nothing to do with it. The reason for the escape!

And he heard the footsteps of Jing Kong leaving.

Zen Master Jingzhu's old face showed a trace of worry. He was really unsure about who would win and who would lose in the dispute between the Northern and Southern Zen sects.

Just now, the letter was written by Master Miaozhen.

He told the whole story about the succession of the head of the Hengshan School to the Grand Ceremony with Zen Master Jingzhu who belongs to the same line of the Southern Sect.

Therefore, after knowing that Lu Yiming and the others went to find Mo Xiaobei to take over as the head, and Mo Xiaobei's master was still Fang Yang, Zen Master Jingzhu made a decision to ask Jing Kong to take someone to drive Jianjianmen to drive Zhu Rong down. Feng's decision!
On the one hand, it is to show favor to Fang Yang!

On the other hand, it is also protecting the Sword Control Gate!
After all, the battle between the Southern Sect and the Northern Sect is in the not-too-distant future, and now, both sides are calling for friends and showing off their strongest strength.

As for Fang Yang, as a congenital master, this kind of top-notch combat power is naturally something that both the Southern and Northern sects strive for.

But because Fang Yang had contact with Miaozhen and Fajing of Nanzong when he was in Tibet, Fang Yang's relationship with Nanzong must be better than that of Beizong.

Therefore, Nanzong's current strategy is to win over Fang Yang with all his strength.

Now, after knowing that Fang Yang is the master of Mo Xiaobei, the head of the Hengshan sect, even Zen Master Jingzhu, who is not too involved in the affairs of the Hengshan sects, sent people to chase Zhu Rongfeng, the subordinate of the Jianmen, in order to win over Fang Yang!
It is the first step to win over!
(End of this chapter)