In the chaotic times of continuous wars and with heroes emerging in large numbers, there was a young warrior named Ling Feng. He came from a family of martial arts and had been practicing martial arts hard with his elders since childhood, thus acquiring excellent skills. He could handle all kinds of weapons, such as swords, spears, sabers, and halberds, with ease; his fist and foot skills were even more fierce and powerful. Ling Feng was bold and chivalrous, with a sense of justice in his heart. He couldn't bear to see injustices in the world and often drew his sword to help others when he saw them, so he was quite famous in the local area.

However, in recent days, Ling Feng's life had been shrouded in a strange haze. Somehow, a mysterious force emerged and repeatedly ambushed and attacked him when he was out. These enemies came and went without a trace, their actions were extremely mysterious, and each of them was highly skilled in martial arts and had fierce moves. Although Ling Feng fought back bravely, he always got into a tough fight and was in constant danger. There were also many new and old wounds on his body.

This frequent encounter with attacks from unknown enemies made Ling Feng feel extremely uneasy. His former confidence and boldness had gradually worn away. Every time he went out, he was on high alert, his nerves were tense, and he was always vigilant about the movements around him, for fear that the hidden enemies would suddenly appear again. Over time, Ling Feng was physically and mentally exhausted and even began to doubt his own martial arts skills, falling into deep confusion.

One day, Ling Feng happened to hear on the street that there was a Taoist priest named Xuantong in the Zixiao Taoist Temple outside the city. He was proficient in the arts of Qimen Dunjia and the theories of yin and yang and the five elements, and he had an extraordinary accomplishment in exorcising evil spirits and protecting the living. Many people could turn misfortune into fortune and get rid of bad luck when they encountered difficulties and were harassed by evil spirits with the guidance and help of Taoist Priest Xuantong. As if grasping a life-saving straw, Ling Feng was full of hope and immediately prepared generous gifts and hurried to the Zixiao Taoist Temple.

Stepping into the temple, he saw that the pine and cypress trees in the courtyard were green and the flowers were in full bloom. The quiet and elegant environment made people seem to forget the hustle and bustle of the secular world instantly. The curling incense smoke rose and lingered among the temple buildings, adding a bit of mysterious and solemn atmosphere to the temple. Under the guidance of a young novice, Ling Feng came to the quiet room of Taoist Priest Xuantong.

Taoist Priest Xuantong was dressed in a dark blue Taoist robe, on which golden silk threads were embroidered to outline Taoist runes, which were faintly visible under the dim light, revealing a mysterious charm. The priest had a thin face, but his eyes were as deep as an abyss, as if he could see through the mysteries of all things in the world. Seeing Ling Feng's anxious and exhausted look, Taoist Priest Xuantong slightly raised his hand, gesturing for him to sit down, and said gently, "Don't be anxious, donor. Please tell me your troubles in detail."

Ling Feng didn't stand on formalities and poured out all about his recent frequent encounters with attacks from unknown enemies and his inner fear and uneasiness. After listening, Taoist Priest Xuantong slightly closed his eyes and calculated with his fingers. After a moment, he opened his eyes and said solemnly, "Donor, in my opinion, you have been targeted by evil spirits. These evil spirits are driven by evil and heretical qi and 专门寻衅滋事，disturbing the peace of the human world. If they are not restrained, I'm afraid there will be more troubles in the future and even endanger your life."

Hearing this, Ling Feng was shocked and immediately knelt down and begged, "Taoist priest, I hope you will be merciful and save my life and help me get out of this predicament." Taoist Priest Xuantong sighed softly, got up and walked to the incense table. He took out a gleaming talisman from an ancient camphorwood box and handed it to Ling Feng, saying, "This is the 'Azure Dragon Protection Talisman'. It was condensed by me through years of cultivation and sensing the power of the Azure Dragon divine beast. In Taoist mythology, the Azure Dragon is the head of the Four Symbols, in charge of the Qi of Jia and Yi in the east and possessing supreme divine power, which can suppress all evil spirits. This talisman carries the divine power of the Azure Dragon. It can not only protect you comprehensively and keep you from being harmed by evil spirits but also make your body light, your qi and blood smooth, and your combat effectiveness greatly enhanced."

Ling Feng took the talisman with trembling hands and looked at it carefully. The talisman was emerald green, with a texture as warm and smooth as jade and also with a sense of toughness. A vivid Azure Dragon pattern was drawn on it with gold powder. The Azure Dragon bared its fangs and brandished its claws, and its whiskers fluttered, as if it would soar into the sky at any time. Mysterious runes surrounded it, flickering with faint blue light and emitting an intimidating pressure, making people couldn't help but feel in awe.

Taoist Priest Xuantong then instructed, "Donor, you should wear this talisman close to your body and must be pious. Before each battle, you need to close your eyes, concentrate, and quietly feel the power of the Azure Dragon surging within you. Recite 'The soft and weak overcome the hard and strong' from the 'Tao Te Ching' three times to calm your state of mind and conform to the way of nature. Only in this way can you 激发符箓最大功效." Ling Feng was overjoyed as if he had found a precious treasure. He nodded repeatedly, thanked Taoist Priest Xuantong again and again, and carefully put the talisman away before leaving.

Since then, every time Ling Feng went out, he strictly followed the instructions of Taoist Priest Xuantong and wore the "Azure Dragon Protection Talisman" close to his body. Strangely enough, the moment he put on the talisman, he felt a warm current slowly flowing into his body from the talisman. His originally tense body immediately relaxed, becoming light and agile, as if infinite power was surging in his limbs and bones.

Once, when Ling Feng was out on business as usual and walked to a secluded mountain path, a murderous aura suddenly filled the air around him. That group of mysterious enemies appeared again and surrounded him. But Ling Feng was not afraid at all. He gently stroked the talisman on his chest, closed his eyes, and felt the blessing of the Azure Dragon's power. After a moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes shining brightly, and shouted loudly, taking the initiative to attack the enemies.

At this time, Ling Feng's moves were even more fierce and swift. Every time he swung his saber, there was a whistling sound, as if the Azure Dragon was roaring past, unstoppable. Although those enemies still had fierce moves, in the face of Ling Feng's super combat effectiveness, they gradually fell into a disadvantage. After a fierce fight, Ling Feng successfully repelled all the enemies with the power bestowed by the Azure Dragon talisman, and he himself was unharmed, exuding an admirable heroic aura.

After this battle, Ling Feng's confidence increased greatly, and he had even deeper faith in the magical power of the "Azure Dragon Protection Talisman". Since then, with his outstanding martial arts skills and the protection of the talisman, he had repeatedly eliminated harm for the people, punished bullies, and rescued countless trapped people. His heroic deeds were widely spread in the local area, and people praised the legend of this young warrior one after another. Ling Feng gradually became a respected hero.

To express his gratitude for the kindness of Taoist Priest Xuantong and the protection of the Azure Dragon divine beast, Ling Feng would go to the Zixiao Taoist Temple on specific days every year. He would not only bring rich offerings to worship the gods but also assist the Taoist priests in sweeping the courtyard and repairing the temple buildings to do his bit.

And when Ling Feng came, Taoist Priest Xuantong would also take the opportunity to explain the profound doctrines and practice methods of Taoism to him and other worshippers. He started from "Tao gives birth to one, one gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things", explaining that all things in the world are born from Tao and have their own laws and causes and effects. He taught everyone to conform to nature, fear the gods, and face all kinds of challenges in life with a calm heart. Taking Ling Feng's experience as an example, he said, "Donor Ling had encountered difficulties repeatedly before because the evil and heretical qi in the world disrupted the natural balance. The appearance of the Azure Dragon Protection Talisman not only helped him repel the powerful enemies but more importantly, guided him to understand the wisdom of conforming to nature and borrowing divine power. Now that he is pious and follows the right path, he can achieve the name of a hero." The people listened and nodded frequently, as if seeing the light through the clouds, and had a deeper understanding of the teachings of Taoism.

As time passed, the story of the "Azure Dragon Protection Talisman" spread quickly in this land and became a legend that people loved to talk about after meals. It not only let people witness the magical effect of Taoist magic but also conveyed a kind of life wisdom of conforming to nature, sticking to the right path, and using the power of faith to overcome difficulties. Many young people were deeply inspired after hearing Ling Feng's story and eagerly yearned to embark on the path of cultivation. Some wanted to learn martial arts to defend the country; others wanted to study knowledge to cultivate their minds and bodies, trying to find their own place in this chaotic world and feel the mysterious protection and endless grace of ancient Taoism.

Many years later, when outsiders stepped into this land, they would surely be attracted by the thick Taoist culture atmosphere and heroic legends here. Looking at the curling smoke rising in front of the Zixiao Taoist Temple and listening to the old people telling that thrilling yet hopeful past, it seemed that one could travel through time and space and quietly encounter the ancient Taoist wisdom, getting intoxicated in this land covered by the grace of the gods and reluctant to leave.