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, it is more than enough to say that two generations are enough.

"I heard that he has reached the fifth level of heaven and has cultivated the Taoist palace inherited by the Fulu Sect. I just don't know how many Taoist palaces he has cultivated?" He Dongxing sighed: "I haven't seen him for a few years, and he has gone from the fourth level to the fifth level. Although his cultivation speed is not as fast as the new Tianshi, his stamina is also very strong."

Lv Jinduan said slowly: "Comparatively speaking, he is more like Taoist Xu."

He Dongxing nodded.

Compared with Tang Xiaotang, who soared to the sky at the first time, Lei Jun's rising curve is more like Xu Yuanzhen.

It was not particularly amazing at first, but as time went by, he gradually began to show extraordinaryness, and his upward momentum was always rapid, as if there were no difficulties or obstacles.

Generally speaking, cultivation always takes more time and becomes more and more difficult as the realm increases.

Xu Yuanzhen's journey back then gave people a feeling of leisurely strolling.

As he walked, he left his peers far behind.

And now, there is another Lei Jun.

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

The other two elders of the holy land of the Taoist sect, He Dongxing and Lu Jinduan, were filled with emotion when they saw him.

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

He Dongxing and Lu Jinduan also looked over there.

The visitor was slightly unexpected, but it seemed reasonable.

Chu Yu, who changed out of her hunting suit and dressed in a court lady's dress, attended the ceremony as a guest of honor.

But this time she was not representing the Chu clan of Suzhou, but as a representative of the imperial family of the Tang court.

"After the Wu Yue rebellion was quelled, I heard that Mr. Chu did not return to Suzhou, but went directly back to Beijing." Ye Dongming smiled and nodded, and Chu Yu saw from a distance and returned the greeting with a smile.

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

But they themselves did not care, but others would pay attention, so they would pay attention to the two from time to time.

Yue Xiling, who was beside Ye Dongming, said in a normal tone: "Your Majesty has set up two pavilions in front of the palace, which are presided over by two laymen, Xiao and Chu."

"Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and there is a new atmosphere." Ye Dongming said with a smile.

Yue Xiling nodded gently.

The ceremony will last until the evening. After the ceremony, the new Heavenly Master Tang Xiaotang will go to the forbidden area of ​​the ancestral tomb in the back mountain again.

Lei Jun and the other four people, together with other elders in the mansion, will thank the guests with the three high-level elders Yuan Mobai.

"Thank you two seniors for coming all the way to Longhu Mountain to watch the ceremony. I hope you will forgive me for the poor hospitality."

Because of his earlier trip to Bashu, Lei Jun was responsible for entertaining He Dongxing, Ye Dongming and other people from the Shushan School.

He had dealt with He Dongxing and Ye Dongming before, so he was not unfamiliar with them now.

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

However, facing the elder of Shushan, Ye Dongming, Lei Jun behaved as usual, with considerate etiquette, making people feel at home.

Ye Dongming also smiled: "It is really gratifying that our Taoist sect has another proud son of heaven."

Lei Jun: "Senior, you are too kind."

There is also another acquaintance, Ji Chuan, on this trip.

"Lei Daoyou, congratulations." He smiled and handed a miniature capsule to Lei Jun: "A little Bashu specialty, sorry to make fun of it."

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

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

He said: "This time I should be the host and do my best to be a good host."

Ji Chuan smiled and shook his head: "I have heard of the Dragon and Tiger Fairy Mountain for a long time. I also hope to have the opportunity to appreciate the scenery of Dragon and Tiger, but I am afraid that this trip is not possible. Time is too tight. After watching the ceremony, I need to return to Bashu as soon as possible with my master and Uncle Ye. I can only wait for the next opportunity."

Lei Jun: "So urgent?"

Ji Chuan nodded.

He faded his smile and became serious: "Bashu has been a little bit unstable recently, we have to be cautious... Daoist Lei, have you heard of King Sheng Kang?"

Lei Jun: "I don't know much, I've only read a few written records in the classics of my sect, but they are close to unofficial history and legends."

The so-called King Sheng Kang is not a king conferred by the Tang Dynasty.

It refers to the Prince Sheng Kang of the previous Sui Dynasty before the Tang Dynasty won the world.

The previous dynasty was overthrown, heroes competed for supremacy, and Taizu of the Tang Dynasty founded the country.

The Sui emperor died early, and Prince Sheng Kang disappeared. It is rumored that he hid in the southwest.

But that history is very long ago. Even if Prince Sheng Kang of the previous dynasty really escaped at that time, he has now turned into a pile of yellow earth.

It's just that from time to time there are rumors that Prince Sheng Kang of the previous dynasty has descendants, and it's hard to tell whether it's true or not.

People are used to calling him King Sheng Kang.

But even if there is really blood from the previous dynasty, the fate of the country is no longer in their hands.

Of course, the way of the emperor and the son of heaven has always been limited to two people. Other members of the royal family of the previous dynasty have their own family traditions, and then they were passed down together.

Common sense says that the former Sui Dynasty was unpopular in the past, and even if the later generations raised the banner again, most of the responses would be few.

"But this time, it's a little different." Ji Chuan frowned: "It seems that someone is secretly supporting the Tang Dynasty in the Central Plains, and there are also unusual movements in the South Wilderness."

Lei Jun nodded slightly, thinking.

Ji Chuan: "The current emperor has asked our sect to investigate the relevant matters in the southwest. Our sect also does not want the southwest to be in chaos and affect Bashu, so the head of the sect has ordered that we will organize special personnel to go to the mountains in the southwest to investigate."

Lei Jun bowed his head in a Taoist way: "Thank you for telling me, my sect will also help keep an eye on the movements in the South Wilderness."

Ji Chuan: "In that case, I thank you in advance."

In previous years, Shangguan Ning was generally responsible for receiving the imperial family of the Tang court at the Tianshi Mansion.

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

After Lei Jun sent Ji Chuan, He Dongxing, Ye Dongming and other people from Shushan away, Chu Yu was about to say goodbye and leave.

"The Tianshi has instructed that Master Chu stay for a while and reminisce with you." Lei Jun said.

This so-called reminiscing is obviously not well-intentioned.

A certain new Tianshi is very arrogant in front of ordinary people, let alone in front of Chu Yu, whom she didn't like in the past?

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

Yuan Mobai nodded gently on the side: "Master Chu will go to the southwest in accordance with the order of His Majesty."

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

Tang Xiaotang's chance to "take revenge" slipped through her fingers.

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

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

The blame naturally fell on Dakong Temple.

Not only did they bear the blame for destroying Bodhi Temple, but they also bore the blame for causing the demon chaos and colluding with Wei Ancheng.

The imperial family of the Tang court could not accept the demise of Bodhi Temple, and they had to bear the stigma of causing the demon chaos in the north.

And the famous families such as the Ye family of Jinzhou and the Lin family of Youzhou did not get involved at all, but instead concentrated on quelling the demon chaos in the north. They had no merit but also worked hard.

Dakong Temple, which had shouldered several pots, was not itchy with too many lice, and was not worried about too many debts. Anyway, Bodhi Temple was almost wiped out, and Dakong Temple could not ask for more.

In fact, various parties speculated that Dakong Temple was indeed connected with the big demon in the north.

This demon chaos in the north was inevitably linked by them.

After lying dormant for many years, Dakong Temple returned to the Central Plains from the East China Sea and made a great success.

The only injured one was Bodhi Temple.

This holy place of Buddhist Zen and martial arts was close to being destroyed in reality.

The situation was so miserable that even the Longwai Xiao Clan, which was in decline after the chaos in the Western Regions, could not beat Bodhi Temple in this competition of misery, let alone compare it with Tianshi Mansion.

If you have to say it, the Li family and the monks are brothers in distress this time, and they can even find some comfort in their bald heads.

Bodhi Temple still has some wandering disciples who survived, but only a few cats and cats are left, and the classics and Buddhist treasures in the temple are seriously scattered.

Although there is support from the Tang court, there is no hope for the reconstruction of this Buddhist holy place.

However, the Longwai Xiao Clan has finally made some progress.

"The storm outside has calmed down a little temporarily, but the undercurrent is surging, and the south has begun to show signs." Yuan Mobai said: "Our sect can only stabilize itself first, and then act according to the situation."

Tang Xiaotang crossed her hands in front of her: "The Heavenly Master's robe!"

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

Tang Xiaotang's eyes rolled when he heard it.

Yuan Mobai smiled at this, but didn't say much for the time being.

He looked at Lei Jun: "I was busy before, and now that the ceremony is over, I finally feel a little relieved, and the Shangqing Leifu Cave Heaven is also more stable. Why not go in and take a look?"

Lei Jun: "That's what I want to do."

Shangqing Leifu Cave Heaven is difficult to enter.

In addition to the Heavenly Master and several high-level elders, even the Taoist priests who are granted the talisman in the sixth heaven realm and the Heavenly Master's personal disciples can only enter once a year under normal circumstances.

However, Elder Lei in the fifth heaven realm has made another contribution.

Regardless of everything else, he alone reimbursed the three caves of wild gods that Huang Tiandao secretly prepared, and his merits and virtues were more than enough.

With this alone, he firmly sat on the top meritorious position of the three-day cultivator in the winter war last year.

After the war, everything was in ruins and there was a shortage of manpower. Everyone wanted to split themselves in half, so Lei Jun was not in a hurry to cite his merits.

Secondly, in the previous civil war, both sides fought with true fire, and even Shangqing Leifu Dongtian was affected, and it was easy for unexpected changes to occur inside.

Therefore, Lei Jun postponed this matter temporarily.

Master Yuan Mobai had discussed with him long ago that everything would be discussed after the Tianshi took over the ceremony on July 15 this year.

In addition to the opportunity to obtain Shangqing Leifu Dongtian, there are other rewards waiting for Elder Lei.

Now that Shangqing Leifu Dongtian is finally stable, he will go into the cave first.

This time, Tang Xiaotang will go in with him.

"I'm going to Biyou Xianshan, do you want to go with me?" The tall woman said carelessly.

In the past six months, she often stayed in the Shangqing Leifu Cave Heaven, which was convenient for her to practice and she also helped the cave heaven to calm down as soon as possible.

"That would be great." Lei Jun became interested.

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

But for the cultivators of Zhongsan, there may be dangers and accidents, so Lei Jun has not been there yet.

Since he has a big leg to hold this time, he will not be polite.

So after the new Tianshi and the new elders entered the Shangqing Leifu Cave Heaven, they went straight to the fairy mountain where the center of the cave heaven was located.

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

However, with the arrival of Tang Xiaotang, the thunder suddenly subsided, and there was lightning that seemed to split the sea, opening up 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 did not go anywhere else, but sat 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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