Chapter 186 185 Reward

Chapter 186 185. Rewarding Merits

The news of the succession of the Heavenly Master spread all over the world, and many guests were invited to come, with great momentum.

Both Chunyang Palace and Shushan, which are Taoist holy places, have guests.

"Fellow Daoist He, long time no see." Chunyang Palace elder Lv Jinduan greeted Shushan elder He Dongxing.

He Dongxing smiled: "Brother Lv Dao, how are you? How is Brother Huang Dao from your sect?"

Lv Jinduan: "After the battle in the Western Regions, the head brother was seriously injured and has been resting. Although he has improved slightly recently, he should not be ignored.

If not for this, the head brother would definitely come in person for the grand event of the Heavenly Master's Mansion today. Now I have to do it for him."

He Dongxing nodded: "Brother Huang Dao is the backbone of our Taoism, please take care of yourself."

Lv Jinduan: "I am ashamed."

He Dongxing: "It's a little regrettable, I believe all the Taoist friends in the Heavenly Master's Mansion will understand."

The relationship between the three major Taoist holy places is relatively subtle.

However, the head of the Chunyang Palace of the Danding Sect, Huang Lao Zhenren, is highly respected. Even the Shushan of the Refining Sect and the Tianshi Mansion of the Talisman Sect all respect him.

"How is the head of your sect, Fu?" Lv Jinduan asked.

He Dongxing: "The head is working hard day and night and is too busy to be in the same place. Otherwise, he would definitely come to Longhu Mountain to congratulate him."

Lv Jinduan said: "He has amazing talent, and I have always admired him."

Fu Dongsen, the current head of the Shushan Sect, is a very controversial figure.

As the leader of the Shushan reform, it was under his continuous efforts that the Shushan Sect, which was originally relatively closed and self-contained, began to strengthen its contact with the outside world.

In recent years, the influence of the Shushan Sect has gradually expanded beyond Bashu, and exchanges with all parts of the world have become more and more frequent.

Materials and talents from all over the world continue to flow into Shu, and Bashu products are also constantly circulated to all parts of the world.

Of course, in contrast, the Shushan Sect is also increasingly influenced by the outside world.

This caused a lot of anxiety and dissatisfaction among the conservative forces within the Shushan Sect, which eventually led to the extremely bad internal conflict a few years ago.

In the end, the reformists led by the head Fu Dongsen won and cleaned up the conservatives. People who held a neutral attitude within Shushan also transformed and split.

Since the internal conflict, the Shushan Sect has gradually unified its voice, but in recent years it has remained relatively low-key and continued to recuperate.

In recent years, the Tang Dynasty outside Bashu has been in turmoil, which has also affected Shushan to a certain extent.

During the conversation between Lv Jinduan and He Dongxing, his eyes accidentally swept to one side.

There, a young Taoist priest and a middle-aged Taoist priest were sitting side by side, watching the ceremony together.

Like Lv Jinduan, the young Taoist priest was wearing the black and white Taoist robes that the descendants of Chunyang Palace always wore. It was Yue Xiling, the leader of the younger generation of Chunyang Palace. This time, he came to Longhu Mountain with Lv Jinduan to congratulate and watch the ceremony.

The other middle-aged Taoist priest was dressed much more simply, wearing a coarse linen shirt, and his hair was simply tied up with a wooden hairpin, which was the usual style of Shushan Taoist priests.

However, what attracted people's attention about this middle-aged Taoist priest was his other identity.

Ye Dongming.

Elder of Shushan.

At the same time, he was born in the Ye clan of Jinzhou.

In Shushan Sect, he was a strong supporter of the head Fu Dongsen.

In addition to him and Lin Xinran from the Lin clan of Jiangzhou, there were other descendants of similar origins in Shushan Sect.

Shushan Sect was facing the world outside Bashu, and its internal and external connections were deepening, which was also one of its characteristics, so it was very controversial.

However, Ye Dongming seemed to be completely unaware of this. Together with He Dongxing, he represented Shushan Sect and led a team to Longhu Mountain to congratulate the new Heavenly Master on taking over.

At present, he was with Yue Xiling of Chunyang Palace, and they were also chatting and laughing freely.

"So young!" Ye Dongming looked at Tang Xiaotang, who was wearing a nine-colored robe: "Is this the youngest Heavenly Master in the history of the Taoist Talisman School?"

Yue Xiling: "The youngest Heavenly Master in the history of the Taoist Talisman School should be around 30 years old. Now Tang Tianshi has not officially turned 31 years old. The difference between the two may be only a few months. Even if Tang Tianshi is not the youngest, he is still the second youngest."

He Dongxing glanced at Yue Xiling.

For Yue Xiling and the entire Chunyang Palace, Tang Xiaotang has a special meaning.

However, Yue Xiling was calm as usual at this time, his emotions did not fluctuate, and his mind was stable.

Lv Jinduan was not worried about Yue Xiling.

As a leader of the younger generation of Chunyang Palace, Yue Xiling has his own strengths.

Yue Xiling's view on Tang Xiaotang is similar to that of Lv Jinduan. He feels more sorry that Tang Xiaotang, a genius who is a perfect match for Chunyang Palace, has no chance to join Chunyang Palace and instead enters Tianshi Mansion.

Looking at Tang Xiaotang who has entered Tianshi Temple and become the new generation of Tianshi in Longhu Mountain, Lv Jinduan sighs in his heart.

"Speaking of young, there is another person who is also very young." Yue Xiling looked at the tall and straight figure in the line of successors of Tianshi Mansion.

Ye Dongming nodded: "Lei Jun, Lei Chongyun."

Thinking of his encounter with Lei Jun in Bashu Yushan before, he smiled and said: "At present, he is the youngest of the new generation of elders in Tianshi Mansion, right? Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion has successors, which is really enviable."

Yue Xiling nodded gently on the side.

Historically speaking, Lei Jun is not the youngest elder in Longhu Mountain, but at present, there is no doubt about it.

The thirty-three-year-old elder of the Tianshi Mansion, excluding Tang Xiaotang who was in a special situation, was the only one younger than Xu Yuanzhen when he first took office.

The three people who were appointed with Lei Jun this time, although they were all considered rising stars of the Tianshi Mansion, were actually much older than Lei Jun.

Based on the age of ordinary mortals, two generations is more than enough.

"I heard that he has reached the fifth level of heaven and has built a Taoist palace inherited by the Fulu Sect. I just don't know how many Taoist palaces he has built?" He Dongxing sighed: "We haven't seen each other for a few years, and he has gone from the fourth level to the fifth level. Yes, although the speed of cultivation is not as good as that of the New Heavenly Master, the stamina is still very high."

Lu Jinduan said slowly: "In comparison, he looks like fellow Taoist Xu."

He Dongxing nodded.

Compared with Tang Xiaotang, who soared into the sky immediately, Lei Jun's upward curve is more like Xu Yuanzhen.

It was not particularly surprising at first, but as time went by, it gradually began to show its extraordinary features, and the upward momentum was always rapid, as if there were no difficulties or obstacles at all.

Generally speaking, practice always takes more time and becomes more and more difficult as one's realm grows.

Back then, Xu Yuanzhen walked all the way, but it gave people a feeling of being more leisurely than taking a leisurely stroll.

As I walked, I left the people of the same period far behind me.

And now, another Lei Jun has been added.

On the other side is Tang Xiaotang, who is always making great progress.

He Dongxing and Lu Jinduan, the other two elders from the Great Dao Sect Holy Land, were filled with emotion when they met.

"The guests from the Tang Dynasty's imperial family are over there." Yue Xiling and Ye Dongming looked into the distance at this time.

He Dongxing and Lu Jinduan also looked over.

The arrival was slightly unexpected, but seemed to make sense.

Chu Yu, who changed out of his hunting clothes and dressed up as a palace lady, attended the ceremony as a guest of honor.

It's just that this time she is not representing the Suzhou Chu people, but as a representative of the Tang Dynasty imperial family.

"After Wu Yue calmed down the chaos, I heard that layman Chu did not return to Suzhou, but went directly back to Beijing." Ye Dongming smiled and nodded in greeting. Chu Yu saw him from a distance and smiled in return.

The two of them, an elder of the Shushan Sect and a confidant of the Queen, both seemed to have completely ignored their other identity attributes.

It's just that they don't care about it, but others do, so they pay attention to them from time to time.

Next to Ye Dongming, Yue Xiling's tone was as usual: "Your Majesty has set up two pavilions in the east and west in front of the palace, and they are presided over by two laymen, Xiao and Chu."

"His Majesty has newly ascended the throne and has a new atmosphere." Ye Dongming said with a smile.

Yue Xiling nodded slightly.

The ceremony will last until the evening. After the ceremony, the new Heavenly Master Tang Xiaotang will go to the forbidden area of ​​Houshan Ancestral Tomb.

Lei Jun and other four people, together with other elders in the mansion, and the three high-ranking elders Yuan Mobai, made a thank you gift to all the guests who were watching the ceremony.

"Thank you, two seniors, for coming all the way to Longhu Mountain to watch the ceremony. I apologize for the poor reception."

Because he had gone to Bashu earlier, Lei Jun was responsible for entertaining He Dongxing, Ye Dongming and other members of the Shushan sect this time.

He had dealt with He Donghang and Ye Dongming before, so he was no stranger to them now.

Ye Qi, Ye Chifeng and others have already helped Jinzhou Ye clan to register in Lei Jun's heart.

But at this moment, facing Shushan Elder Ye Dongming, Lei Jun behaved as usual, with thoughtful etiquette and making people feel at home.

Ye Dongming also smiled: "It is really gratifying and congratulatory for our Taoist sect to have a proud man from heaven."

Lei Jun: "Senior, that's too rewarding."

There was also Ji Chuan, an acquaintance, on this trip.

"Fellow Daoist Lei, congratulations." He smiled and handed a miniature bag to Lei Jun: "A little Bashu specialty, it's funny."

"Friend Daoist Ji, long time no see." Lei Jun thanked him and accepted it without looking at the specific contents of the miniature bag.

Having known that Ji Chuan and others were coming, Lei Jun was also prepared and specially made a batch of spiritual talismans as gifts.

He said: "It's my turn to be the host this time and fulfill my duties as a landlord."

Ji Chuan smiled and shook his head: "Dragon and Tiger Fairy Mountain, I have admired the name for a long time. I also hope to have the opportunity to appreciate the scenery of Dragon and Tiger, but I'm afraid it won't work this time. The time is too tight. After the ceremony, I need to join Master and Uncle Ye as soon as possible. Returning to Bashu, I can only wait for the next opportunity.”

Lei Jun: "In such a hurry?"

Ji Chuan nodded.

The smile on his face faded and he became serious: "There has been some instability in Bashu recently, so we have to be cautious... Fellow Daoist Lei, have you heard of King Shengkang?"

Lei Jun: "I don't know much about it. I have only read a few written records in the master's classics, but they are close to unofficial legends."

The so-called King Shengkang is not the king of the Tang Dynasty.

Rather, it refers to the former Sui Dynasty, Prince Shengkang, before the Tang Dynasty conquered the world.

The previous dynasty was overthrown, heroes competed with each other, and Taizu Taizu of the Tang Dynasty founded the country.

In the past, the Sui Emperor died early, and Prince Shengkang disappeared without a trace. According to rumors, he disappeared into the southwest.

But that history has been very long ago. Even if the former Prince Shengkang really escaped, he would have been reduced to a pile of loess by now.

However, there are rumors from time to time that there are descendants of the former Crown Prince Shengkang. It is difficult to tell whether they are true or false.

It is customary for people in the world to refer to him as King Shengkang.

But even if they really have the blood of the previous dynasty, the fate of the country and the country has long since passed away from them.

Of course, the Emperor's Way has always allowed only two people to practice. Other members of the previous royal family had their own family traditions and were passed down later.

Generally speaking, the former Sui Dynasty was not popular among the people. Even if later generations raised the banner again, most of them would respond.

"But this time, there is something different." Ji Chuan frowned: "There seems to be someone secretly supporting the Tang Dynasty in the Middle Earth, and there are also strange movements in the Southern Wilderness."

Lei Jun nodded slightly, thoughtfully.

Ji Chuan: "Your Majesty, now, you have asked our sect to investigate matters related to the southwest. We do not want chaos in the southwest to spread to Bashu, so the leader has an order. Next, we will organize a special manpower to investigate the mountains in the southwest."

Lei Jun called the Taoist inspector: "Thank you, fellow Taoist, for telling me. Our sect will also help keep an eye on the trends in the Southern Wilderness."

Ji Chuan: "Well, I would like to thank you in advance."

In previous years, Shangguan Ning was usually responsible for the reception of the Tang imperial family by Tianshi Mansion.

This year Shangguan Ning wanted to downplay the relevant colors, so Yuan Mobai received Chu Yu, and Chu Kun accompanied him at the same time.

When Lei Jun saw off Ji Chuan, He Dongxing, Ye Dongming and other people from Shushan, Chu Yu was about to say goodbye and leave.

"The Heavenly Master has given instructions, and I would like to ask Master Chu Zhai to stay a little longer to reminisce with you," Lei Jun said.

This so-called reminiscing about the past is obviously malicious.

A certain new Celestial Master was very shy in front of ordinary people, let alone in front of Chu Yu, whom she had not liked in the past?

Chu Yu smiled when he heard this: "If I have nothing to do, I don't mind staying with the new Heavenly Master, but if I have something to do, I can only wait until next time."

On the side, Yuan Mobai nodded lightly: "Master Chu Zhai will go to the southwest according to His Majesty's order."

It seems that there is a lot of movement over there... Lei Jun thought to himself.

Tang Xiaotang's opportunity to "revenge" slipped through his fingers.

Coming out of the forbidden area of ​​the ancestral mausoleum, she couldn't help but feel very regretful.

Yuan Mobai brought up the business: "The matter of Bodhi Temple has been discussed for a long time, but it has finally been settled recently."

Naturally, Dakong Temple takes the blame.

Not only are they responsible for the destruction of the Bodhi Temple, but they are also responsible for causing the demonic chaos and collusion with Wei Ancheng.

The Tang Dynasty imperial family could not accept the destruction of Bodhi Temple, but also had to bear the stigma of causing chaos in the North.

The famous families such as the Ye Clan of Jinzhou and the Lin Clan of Youzhou did not touch their bodies. Instead, they concentrated on quelling the demonic chaos in the North. They worked hard even though they had no merit.

Dakong Temple, which has been blamed for many times, is not itchy if it has too many lice, and it does not worry if it has too many debts. Anyway, Bodhi Temple is almost wiped out, and Dakong Temple can no longer ask for more.

In fact, various parties speculate that Dakong Temple is indeed connected with the Great Demon of the North.

In this demonic chaos in the North, they are indispensable in connecting in the middle.

After lying dormant for many years, Dakong Temple returned to China from the East China Sea and became a blockbuster.

The only one injured was Bodhi Temple.

This Buddhist Zen martial arts holy land is close to the de facto annihilation of the sect.

The situation is so miserable that it cannot be compared to the Tianshi Mansion. Even the Xiao Clan in Longwai, which has declined after the demonic chaos in the Western Regions, cannot beat the Bodhi Temple in this miserable competition.

If anything, the Li family and the monks are brothers in distress this time, and they can even find some comfort in their bald heads.

There are still some wandering disciples of Bodhi Temple who survived, but there are only three or two big cats and kittens left, and the classics and Buddhist treasures in the temple are seriously scattered.

Although there was support from the Tang imperial family, there was no hope of rebuilding this Buddhist holy place.

On the other hand, the Xiao clan outside Longwai finally showed some improvement.

"The storm outside has calmed down a little for the time being, but the undercurrent is turbulent, and signs have begun to emerge in the south." Yuan Mo Bai said: "Our sect can only stabilize itself first, and then act according to the opportunity."

Tang Xiaotang crossed his arms in front of him: "Heavenly Master's robe!"

Yuan Mobai: "Master cannot leave the mountain easily. I plan to go out and try to find the whereabouts of the Heavenly Master's robe after the situation on the mountain is stable."

When Tang Xiaotang heard this, his eyes rolled.

Yuan Mobai smiled when he saw this, but said nothing for the time being.

He looked at Lei Jun: "I was busy before, but now that the ceremony is over, I finally feel a little more relaxed, and the Shangqing Lei Mansion Cave is also more stable. Why don't you go in and take a walk now?"

Lei Jun: "This is exactly what I mean."

It is difficult to enter the cave of Lei Mansion in Shangqing Dynasty.

In addition to the Celestial Master and several high-level elders, there are also Taoist priests and direct disciples of the Celestial Master who are in the sixth heaven realm. Under normal circumstances, they can only enter once a year.

However, Elder Lei, who is in the fifth heaven realm, has made meritorious deeds again.

Regardless of everything else, if he alone repaid the three-hole Desolate God Tribulation that Huang Tiandao secretly prepared, he would be rich and rich through accumulated merits.

With this alone, he was able to secure his position as the top three-day monk in last winter's war.

After the war, there was a lot of waste and manpower shortage. Everyone wanted to break themselves in half and use them, so Lei Jun was not in a hurry to talk about his achievements.

Secondly, in the previous civil war, both sides fought with real fire, which even affected the cave of Shangqing Lei Mansion, and it was easy for unexpected changes to occur internally.

Therefore, Lei Jun postponed the matter temporarily.

Master Yuan Mobai had already discussed with him that everything would be discussed after the Celestial Master's takeover ceremony on July 15 this year.

In addition to the opportunity to obtain the Heavenly Palace of Lei Mansion, there are other rewards waiting for Elder Lei.

Now that the cave in Shangqing Lei Mansion was finally more stable, he would go to the cave first before talking.

This time, Tang Xiaotang went in with him.

"I'm going to Biyou Fairy Mountain, do you want to come with me?" the tall woman said carelessly.

In the past six months, she has often soaked in the Shangqing Lei Mansion Cave. On the one hand, it is convenient for her to practice, and on the other hand, she is responsible for coordinating the early restoration of the cave.

"That's good." Lei Jun became interested.

Biyou Fairy Mountain is the core area of ​​Leifu Cave in Shangqing Dynasty.

But there may be dangers and accidents for the monks in Zhongsantian, so Lei Jun has not been there yet.

Since he had a thigh hug this time, he was not polite.

So after Xinke Celestial Master and Xinke Elder entered the Shangqing Lei Mansion Cave, they went straight to the fairy mountain in the center of the cave.

During the roar of thunder, numerous lightning currents spread all over the fairy mountain, dyeing it purple.

However, as Tang Xiaotang arrived, the thunder suddenly became lower, and the light of thunder seemed to divide the sea, opening a passage from the center.

Lei Jun followed Tang Xiaotang through the Sea of ​​Thunder and landed on the top of the Fairy Mountain.

Tang Xiaotang didn't go anywhere else and sat down cross-legged on the top of the mountain: "You can do whatever you want, just don't go beyond the main peak."

Lei Jun was not hypocritical. He waved his hand and strolled in the mountains.

Not to mention other things, the richness of the spiritual energy here far exceeded other places in the cave, and even the fairy bamboo forest was not comparable.

Lei Jun walked while breathing in and out.

The light ball in his mind did not flicker. I wonder if there is an opportunity here... Lei Jun was thinking about it, and suddenly his heart moved slightly.

This time, there was no need for guidance to avoid danger and seek good fortune. He found something in his own perception.

There was a place in the mountains with particularly rich spiritual energy.

However, when Lei Jun approached, a few tendrils suddenly appeared and entangled and bound him.

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