"Xuan Yue Ji (Excerpt)

In the early spring of the Year of GUI Chou of the Wanli reign, I returned from Huayuan and took a trip to Taihe. When reaching Chongxu Nunnery, a gentle spring overflows along the thoroughfare. There is a cypress tree with yellow flowers like golden millet. It is the only one of its kind in the mountain. At Shangxian Pass, there are many bamboo poles on the two mountains. In the True Encounter Palace, among the pine and cypress trees, there are three or four stone Bridges, all as if decorated with green jade. Above it is the Xuanwu Gate, like a sinus, which can be sealed with the mud of the square. Beyond this, the smoke and clouds will be golden and green, shining in all shapes. There are a thousand ancient cypress trees along the road. After passing the Yuanhe Temple, a stream rushes to the left. It is necessary to walk towards the Yuxu Palace in the near future. Hurry along the middle road, there is a dangerous slope, and a hint of wildness can be seen. Not more than three miles away, the roads are lined with thick shade, and the mountains stand on either side. When you reach Huilongguan, you can see the peaks of the Heavenly Pillar, carved and engraved. The temples of Laojun, Guan Gong and Taizi Slope have all been renovated and cleaned. Passing through the platform, descend the eighteen stone steps, free from a speck of dust. The shadows of the trees are still thick, and the sound of flowing water is even more intense. This is the bridge in front of Longquan Temple. There are three types of routes: the first is the circumambulating route, which involves walking through Zixiao and Nan Yan to reach the Heavenly Pillar. Entering the stream, one follows the Nine-Crossing Stream to reach the Jade Void Rock and the Qiongtai Taoist Temple. Above it is the Red Gate, which refers to the places of Tai Shang, Ba Xian and Luo Gong Yuan, and can lead to Qiong Tai. In my old news, Lang Yun said that Tai He and Qiong Tai were together, with snow piled up and thunder rumbling. Tourists said that this mountain was surrounded by water, which was rather ridiculous. I invited my fellow travelers to first observe the water and make fun of the mountain spirit. Walking in the ravine, where two mountains stand between each other, raindrops are covered with hemp, and all kinds of axe strikes are 皴, without any lack of equipment. Ink and rust are scattered, flowers, plants and strange rocks of all kinds stand on the water, encountering the water and presenting a wondrous and ingenious display. When stones, mud and water do not flow in, they converge to form a pool. When rocks are scattered among the water but cannot be found, they stand tall and form an island. When a stone meets a bend and water overcomes it, it becomes gentle and accommodating; when water meets a bend and a stone overcomes it, it collapses and roars. When water moves rapidly across the earth, the still stone reacts and transforms into a dragon, a tiger, an elephant, and 兕. When the stone travels far to the earth, the sunken water rises and leaps into a flower, a stamen, a pearl, or snow. Wash the stone with water, and the water can endow the stone with color, and then it can be the cloud, the rosy glow, the sand and the green. Wash the water with the stone, and the stone can endow the water with sound, and then it can be the zither, the se, the song and the chants. The 跰 of the stone avoids water, but when its rock is overlying, the water often contains the smell of snow and sleet, and thus it cannot bear the coldness. The head of the stone is protected from water, but the inner part of its head is not, so the water often clings to the light of the dawn moon and cannot withstand its rotting. In this way, for more than twenty li, one can reach the Jade Void Rock. The rock is like green jade, with pavilions beneath it, and flowing water winds around it. After catching his breath, he descended and crossed the ravine. The stream narrowed slightly but grew stronger. Bai Wu took a breath and immediately picked up a stone to lie down. In a single day, every move, stay, eat and rest is in front of strange rocks. The claws, teeth and legs are all precious as milk and snow. Throughout my life, I have observed the changes of water and rocks, but none has surpassed this. After another thirty li or so, it was slightly separated from the water and reached Zhongqiong Terrace. It was just destroyed by fire. Looking at the Sky Pillar and the Candle peaks, no matter how strange the rocks and ranges are, the green light of millions of trees floats and shines upon people. Among them, the rock dwellings on the sheer cliffs are hidden among the trees, like beehives. From time to time, there were many men who wore fur and thought of the same thing. They used bait and magic to boil stones, swallowed their breaths and ate peace. They forever cut off the steps and steps, alone in the smoke and clouds, waiting for the one to ascend to the jade platform. When the sun was setting, they stopped there. Behind it is the Qiongtai Peak. If it is pointed forward with a single hair, it is called the Waichao Peak, where Chen Xiyi practiced Taoism. After leaving Qiongtai in the morning, passing through Waichao Peak, one enters from the back of the Heavenly Pillar and climbs the mountain to pay homage to the emperor. Looking at the seventy-two peaks, they all seem to hold their breath and stand in an arch, with their hair coiled around their heads and clouds swirling and mist rising. He also had no time to ask which of them were the Seven Stars, the Three Dukes, the Thousand feet, and the ten Thousand feet... That day, I moved up the mountain, intoxicated by the mist. For a long time, I have thought that most of the natural winners are poor at embellishment, while those who are overly artificial lose their natural charm. Therefore, wild elegance and rich beauty often cannot coexist. Only this mountain has a harmonious bone and color, with its spirit and luster shining together. It is clear and not withered, and beautiful and not vulgar. People say that the Five Great Mountains are not comparable to each other. It is truly beneficial... Near the Yuxu Palace, there are thick pines and cypresses. A large stream converges various streams, and the stone Bridges along the boundary path are magnificent, namely the Jiudu Stream and the various streams. A stream winds around the right side of the palace, with rows of Taoist temples on both banks. From time to time, there are small Bridges, just like a small market in the village. Passing through the palace gate, one waits for the imperial residence. In ancient times, Emperor Wen led over a hundred thousand troops to chisel stones to open up roads and build palaces, all of which were settled here. It took twelve years for the construction to be completed. Therefore, this place is called Lao Ying. Riding the clear sky and passing through the five Dragons, it's too late to enter. Along the way, there are many plains and open fields. When reaching the Five Dragons Palace, there are old trees and deep cypresses. After the meal, he put on a bamboo hat and climbed onto the carriage. An old Taoist looked at him with a smile and said, "From now on, the shade of the mountains and the shadows of the trees will interplay, and there will be no dawn." He threw off the hat and walked on. From now on, the terrain turns perilous. There are many strange rocks on the mountain peak, thick shade provides shade, and fine birds sing in harmony. Near Renwei Temple, the water is roaring. Along the way, streams flow in all directions, truly competing with Jiudu Gorge for supremacy. Waterfalls occur from time to time. After passing through the Mozhen Stream, the water converges and shakes, both being the confluence of the waters from the Qingyang Stream and the Taoyuan Stream. The water of Gai Lazhu Stream flows down to form a stream. Its terrain is smooth and unobstructed. Tourists not only listen to its sound but also enjoy its beauty. Here, a path has been eroded between two mountains. The stream and forest are lush and green. The day is as bright as night, and the scorching sun seems like the moon. The waters of the green sheep and peach blossom streams rush in all directions, like snakes in the grass, like the middle line of 絖, rushing past without knowing where they are. Therefore, tourists do not see the color of the water but hear its sound. The wind, the forest, the rain and the stream respond and harmonize with each other, desolate and cold, almost not in this world. Upon reaching the Five Dragons, two purple cypresses are lined up at the gate. Its path is winding nine times. Passing through the Langmei Terrace, the carved railings and stones in front of the hall are all as green as jade. The five Wells below the Chi are each of a different color, and there are also two pools, the Sun and the Moon, one dark and the other ochre... That night, the moonlight was very bright. I opened the window and saw the lights on the southern rock, unable to sleep. Xiao sought the old way back and first entered the Jade Void Palace. The surrounding area was similar to a large county. Among them, there are rainbow pillars and dragon clouds, Cui caisson Wells built, with inlaid stone beams, covered with blue tiles, and elaborately interwoven fabrics. There are secluded palaces and 閟 rooms, with thousands of doors and households. The flowing water encircles the steps, and the sound of the spring echoes on a few tables. Flowers and strange grasses, ancient trees and withered vines are planted side by side, blocking out the sky and the sun. The three mountains on the sea, 忉, the five academies, are faintly similar. Ruofu Mountain wraps around the fields, and springs encircle the ridges. Among the flowers, there is a farmer 耩; in the clouds, the crowing of chickens and dogs is heard. It can make the city of lotus lose its fragrance and beauty, and the Peach Blossom Spring become secluded and profound. He rested in the Wangxian Palace, unable to take his time to look around or play. So he stepped out with a staff and informed the old man, "This is the Wudang County of another time." After leaving the palace, I returned to Yuzhen, delved into its surroundings, walked among the pines and cypresses, and discussed the mountains with my companion. I said, "I already have a powder notebook in my heart. It's probably a beautiful man from Mount Taihe." From Yuzhen to the platform as the toe, in the Bamboo Yin Spring Realm, the path is the most beautiful. From the platform to Zixiao as its belly, one can visit the clouds and enter the Han Dynasty, where the cedar and cypress trees are the oldest. From Zixiao to Tianmen is my imagination. The sand is lush and green, and the most intimate part is to view the mountain bones. From the celestial gates to the celestial pillars form the skull. Clouds and mists travel, with the Qiong Mountain range being the farthest, which is its trunk. Descending to the left, one reaches the southern rock, where the rippling smoke and the interplay of rosy clouds create a wondrous and enchanting scene. Then they descended and received the five dragons, separated by day and sky, and were renowned for their profound and secluded beauty. He descended and obtained the Jade Void Palace, which was close to the village and far from the forest, and was renowned for its vastness and openness. All belong to the left arm of the mountain. Descending to the right, one can reach the Sanqiong Terrace, which is located beside a mountain stream and is superior for its flood and moisture. He descended over the Candle Gorge again, turning rocks and rushing towards thunder, winning with his surging power. Again, the Jade Void Rock descends, towering over the void and embedded in the void, triumphing with its ancient charm. All belong to the right arm of the mountain. When combined, the entire mountain is present. The rest are all one hand and one armor, and they are all miscellaneous and luxurious."