Chapter 47 forty seven

Time flies, and nearly a year later, Fang Guohuan's chess skills are getting better and better. He has more victories and fewer losses in the game against Fa Yang, and he has evenly fought against Master Ku Yuan.On weekdays, every time I point out the monks on chess, so that everyone can make progress.Among them, Fa Neng's chess strength has improved the fastest, surpassing Fa Wisdom and Fa Wisdom, and approaching Fa Hua.The monks in the temple not only admired Fang Guohuan, but also respected him more.Fang Guohuan also followed his master Ku Yuan's chess practice habits and methods, sitting opposite his master in the Baiyun Cave, calming his mind, closing his eyes and meditating, enlightening Tao and thinking about chess, sometimes he would not move his body for a whole day.Master Ku Yuan saw that Fang Guohuan's chess skills were getting better and better, and his meditation skills were also increasing, and he felt even happier.Occasionally, Fang Guohuan would realize a move in chess by chance, and master Ku Yuan would be amazed. He lamented that Fang Guohuan's two years of cultivation had surpassed his own efforts in half a lifetime. He was relieved and had some plans of his own. .

On this day, Fang Guohuan was alone outside the chess forest, staring at the dark and frightening forest in a daze.He remembered what his master, Master Ku Yuan, once said to him, the purpose of planting the chess forest is to prove that the chess position can be changed outside the chessboard, and it can be transformed into supernatural powers, because the way of chess can show all physics, and it should be adaptable to world affairs.Fang Guohuan unconsciously said to himself: "The way of chess is profound and extensive, it seems that there are mysteries inside and outside the chessboard."

At this moment, I suddenly heard someone say from behind: "The younger brother is here, let me find it easier." When Fang Guohuan looked back, he saw that there was no way.Fa Wu stepped forward and said with a smile, "What are you doing here by yourself? Do you want to walk in the chess forest? You can't do that." Fang Guohuan said, "Could it be that this chess forest has really become a natural deadlock? Is it?" Fa Wudao: "Time has passed, and the branches and leaves have grown sideways, which has changed the pattern inside, and it is no longer the way it was originally arranged. Now no one can enter and exit, and I can only come and go on the chess forest. I dare not Enter it." Fang Guohuan asked in amazement: "Senior brother, why can you come and go in the chess forest?" Fa Wu said with a smile: "Forget it, let the junior brother see my skills today." After finishing speaking, Fa Wu moved his body, "Whoosh " with a sound, like a big bird flying over the chess forest.Fang Guohuan couldn't help applauding, and when he saw Fa Wu's body stretched out, he jumped forward several feet with the rebound force of the pine branches under his feet, and he rose and fell several times in a row, like a dragonfly touching water, like a bird soaring into the air.Fawu walked back and forth twice on the chess forest with a light-body technique, and then floated down, still looking calm, Fang Guohuan was stunned.Fa Wu smiled, walked up to Fang Guohuan, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Master sent me to look for you, I have something important to discuss." Hearing Master's call, Fang Guohuan hurriedly followed Fa Wuxiang to Baiyun Cave.

When we arrived at Baiyun Cave, Fawu stood guard at the entrance of the cave.Fang Guohuan entered the cave and saw that Master Ku Yuan had been sitting there for a long time, so he hurriedly stepped forward to greet the master.Master Ku Yuan nodded in agreement, and asked Fang Guohuan to sit on the stone bed, and then said, "Huaner, how long have you been at Tianyuan Temple?" It has been more than two years." Master Ku Yuan nodded and said: "In the past two years, you have studied chess hard, and your chess skills have become more and more refined. Now that you have counted your moves as a teacher, you will have no opponent in the world." Fang Guohuan said gratefully: "How much Following the teachings of the master, this disciple has achieved today's achievement, but there are many masters in chess in the world, and this disciple dare not be the first." Master Ku Yuan said: "This statement is also reasonable, unless there is another person whose spirituality and talent in chess are higher than yours. If you get a chance, you can practice the skills of national players, and you may be able to match you. However, as a teacher, looking at the ancient and modern chess world, although there are many national players, but when you come to you, you are already the highest one in the game. But There is no limit to learning, although your chess skill at this time is unrivaled in the world, but it has not yet reached the level that a teacher hopes." Fang Guohuan said: "There are people beyond people, and there is heaven beyond the sky. It is not easy for a real master in chess to win a half chess piece, and it is even more difficult to win five pieces and six pieces, since he has not reached that kind of arbitrary state. Although the disciple feels inadequate, but I do not know how to improve it?" Master Ku Yuan heard this, nodded his head and said: "Twenty years ago, as a teacher, I realized that chess players have this limitation. Although chess has reached the peak, it still does not show the offensive and defensive momentum of chess players. The difference between real masters is not the same. It’s quite big. According to legend, there is a kind of Chess of Transformation Realm, that is, the real chess realm, which is supreme.” “Chess of Transformation Realm?” Fang Guohuan asked in surprise, “What kind of chess realm is this? Master Ku Yuan said seriously: "But think of it as a kind of supernatural state where you can do whatever you want on the chessboard, you can do everything, and you can combine the inside and outside of the chess, and you can feel the immortality of everything." Fang Guohuan heard Therefore, he was surprised and said: "When I first met Master, I heard Master talk about such a chess state, but how can such a superb state of chess be cultivated and realized?" Sex is connected with the way of chess. The real chess state is a very high state of mind, that is, the Buddhaland, fairyland, and transformation state. The ancients cultivated the righteous fruit to become a Buddha, and the immortals became immortals. They all cultivated their hearts. The way of chess is the same, and the heart is right. Supernatural powers, the Buddha's heart, and Dao's will are the supreme chess realm, and those who have reached the realm of chess can discuss their merits with immortals and Buddhas."

Master Ku Yuan suddenly lowered his voice, as if he had something difficult to say, and said in a deep voice: "As a teacher, the endowment is not high, so it is rare to find the mystery. Now that the comprehension is old, it is even more difficult to reach this level. If it is due to kung fu, or if you can achieve this kind of supreme chess way, as a teacher, I call this kind of chess of transforming the realm Tianyuan Huajing. There is no limit to the sea of ​​suffering, and the master will not reach the other shore, so I hope you will do this, to fulfill my wish as a teacher." Fang Guohuan was startled when he heard this, and quickly said: "This kind of supreme chess state, disciple I am afraid that it will be difficult to cultivate, and there will be those who will disappoint the master's high expectations, so please think again, master, don't rely on it." Master Ku Yuan shook his head and said: "Huan'er, don't push it away because of difficulty, no matter what, no matter what you do on the chessboard In terms of spirituality, endowment, and age, you all have innate endowments that are more than ordinary people. This kind of chess situation is not illusory, it has its own possibility, and you can appreciate the supreme wonder and fun of chess. It is the pursuit of a chess player. Master has no high method to teach you now. The so-called learning chess for three days and knowing chess for three years is also the way to achieve your own success. Whether you succeed or not depends on God's will and your good fortune I have done it." Fang Guohuan saw that his master had entrusted himself with the wish that he had pursued all his life but failed to realize, and he felt a heavy responsibility, and he felt a little uneasy.

At this time, Master Ku Yuan said again: "From now on, as a teacher, you will go back to live in the temple. Baiyun Cave is the place where you practice and understand the way of chess alone." Knowing that Baiyun Cave is far away from Tianyuan Temple, alone on a high peak, and rarely visited by people, I can't help but feel fear.Master Ku Yuan saw it, and said with relief: "Baiyun Cave is located in a dangerous place on a high mountain, and there are many people and animals that cannot be found. Moreover, the cave is warm in winter and cool in summer, and the temperature is suitable. For many years, I have never been disturbed by accidents, Huan'er needn't worry." Fang Guohuan felt at ease when he heard this, remembering that he often studied chess with his master or sat against each other all day, and he is used to it here.Fang Guohuan's nature is quiet and he likes to live alone, so he feels relieved at this moment.At this time, Master Ku Yuan said again: "Chess is the way, and the way is chess. It is not a small skill in the world. I will show you the way to understand chess. You should remember: 'Sit quietly to understand the way, and one's awareness is clear. Know everything. , the Tao is in it.” Master, for many years, has not understood this mystery for a long time, and it will depend on your cultivation and good luck in the future. Tea, food, and food can be taken care of by yourself, and there are no miscellaneous things in the temple to disturb you. You should be single-minded " Fang Guohuan already understood the painstaking efforts of the master, and resolutely said: "But please rest assured, the master, the disciple must work hard to practice this kind of chess of transforming the realm, if he fails to master this chess, he will never leave Lianyun Mountain." He nodded and said: "It's very good that you can set up this ambition, but don't be too attached to your mind, if you get bored, you can go to the mountains to play, or go back to the temple to exchange with the brothers, but there is a mind here. After finishing speaking, Master Ku Yuan pointed to the arhat chess piece and the ancient wooden chessboard on the stone table and said, "Leave this set of chess set for you to use for playing and studying chess. As a teacher, I will go back to the temple. You can sit and realize it by yourself." .” Master Ku Yuan immediately got up and left.There was only Fang Guohuan left in the cave, and he sat there blankly, feeling sad for a moment.