Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune starts from Tianshi Mansion

Chapter 186 185. Rewards

The news of the Heavenly Master's succession ceremony spread widely throughout the world, and many guests were invited to attend with great fanfare.

Chunyang Palace and Shushan, both Taoist holy places, had guests.

"Friend He, long time no see." Lu Jinduan, the elder of Chunyang Palace, greeted He Dongxing, the elder of Shushan.

He Dongxing smiled: "Brother Lu Dao, you are fine. How is Brother Huang from your sect?"

Lu Jinduan: "After the First World War in the Western Region, the head brother was seriously injured and has been resting. Although he has improved slightly recently, he still cannot be ignored.

If not, the master brother would definitely come in person for the grand event of Tianshi Mansion today, but now I have to do it for me. "

He Dongxing nodded: "Brother Huang Dao is the mainstay of our Taoist sect, so you must take care of yourself."

Lu Jinduan: "Ashamed."

He Dongxing: "I have a little regret, I believe all fellow Taoists in Tianshi Mansion will understand."

The relationship between the three holy places of Tao Sect is relatively subtle.

However, Huang Laozhen, the head of the Chunyang Palace of the Danding Sect, is highly respected. Even the Shushan of the Weapon Refining Sect and the Tianshi Mansion of the Fulu Sect mentioned him with great respect.

"How is Master Fu of your sect?" Lu Jinduan asked.

He Dongxing: "The master is working hard day and night and has no skills. Otherwise, he would definitely go to Longhu Mountain to express his congratulations."

Lu Jinduan said: "Master Fu has an astonishing talent, which the old Taoist has always admired."

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

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

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

Materials and talents from all over the world continued to flow into Shu, and Bashu products continued to circulate to all directions.

Of course, in contrast, the Shushan sect is also becoming more and more influenced by the outside world.

This caused uneasiness and dissatisfaction among a large number of conservative forces within the Shushan sect, which eventually led to the extremely bad internal strife a few years ago.

In the end, the reformists led by the leader Fu Dongsen won, and the conservatives were vigorously purged. The neutral people in Shushan also became divided.

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

Outside of Bashu, there have been constant turmoil in the Tang Dynasty in recent years, which has also affected Shushan to a certain extent.

During the conversation between Lu Jinduan and He Dongxing, his eyes glanced aside unexpectedly, seemingly unintentionally.

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

The young Taoist priest, like Lv Jin Duan, was wearing the black and white robes of the heirs of Chunyang Palace. It was Yue Xiling, the leader of the younger generation of Chunyang Palace. This time, he and Lu Jin Duan came to Longhu Mountain to congratulate and observe the ceremony.

The other middle-aged Taoist priest was much simpler in clothing, wearing coarse linen clothes, and his hair was simply tied up with a wooden hairpin, which was the usual clothing style of Shushan sect Taoist priests.

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

Ye Dongming.

Elder Shushan.

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

In the Shushan Sect, he is a strong supporter of the leader Fu Dongsen.

In addition to him and Lin Xinran, who was originally from the Jiangzhou Lin clan, there were other descendants of the Shushan sect with similar backgrounds.

The Shushan sect faces the world beyond Bashu, and its internal and external connections are deepened. This is also one of its characteristics, so it is highly controversial.

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

Now he is with Chunyang Gongyue Xiling, talking and laughing freely.

"You are so young!" Ye Dongming looked at Tang Xiaotang, who was wearing a nine-colored haori: "Is this the youngest Celestial Master in the history of the Taoist Fulu Sect?"

Yue Xiling: "Previously, the youngest Celestial Master in the history of Taoist Fulu Sect should be around thirty years old. Now Tang Celestial Master has not officially reached thirty-one years old. The difference between the two may only be a few months. Even if Tang Celestial Master is currently He is not the youngest, but he still sits back and looks at one."

He Dongxing glanced at Yue Xiling.

For Yuexiling, and for the entire Chunyang Palace, Tang Xiaotang has a special meaning.

However, Yue Xiling was calm as usual at this time, his emotions did not rise and fall, and his mood was stable.

Lu Jinduan was not worried about Yue Xiling.

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

Regarding Tang Xiaotang, Yue Xiling's views were actually similar to Lu Jinduan's. They were more regretful that Tang Xiaotang, a genius who could be said to be a perfect match for Chunyang Palace, had no chance of being with Chunyang Palace and fell into the gate of Tianshi Mansion.

Looking at Tang Xiaotang who entered the Celestial Master's Hall and became the new generation of Celestial Master in Longhu Mountain, Lu Jinduan sighed in his heart.

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

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

Thinking of his previous encounter with Lei Jun at Bashu Yushan, he smiled and said: "Based on the current situation, he is the youngest among the new generation of elders of the Tianshi Mansion, right? There are successors to the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain, which is really enviable .”

On the side, Yue Xiling nodded slightly.

From a historical perspective, Lei Jun is not the youngest elder in Longhu Mountain, but from a current perspective, there is no doubt that he is.

The thirty-three-year-old Tianshi Mansion elder, regardless of Tang Xiaotang's special situation, only Xu Yuanzhen of his generation was younger when he first came to power.

Although the three people who were conferred with Lei Jun this time were all rising stars in the Tianshi Mansion, their real ages were actually much higher than Lei Jun's.

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. Okay, 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 the beginning, but as time went by, it gradually began to show its extraordinaryness, 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 of 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 person who came was slightly unexpected, but seemed to be reasonable.

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 the 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 were an elder of the Shushan Sect and a confidant of the Queen. They 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."

"Your Majesty has a new look as he has newly ascended the throne." 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 four other people, together with other elders in the mansion, and the three high-ranking elders Yuan Mobai, made a thank-you gift with all the guests attending 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 Shushan sect members 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.

However, facing Shushan Elder Ye Dongming at this moment, 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 son 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: "Bashu has been a little uneasy 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.

However, 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 has now 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 special personnel to investigate the mountains in the southwest."

Lei Jun called the Taoist inspector: "Thank you, fellow Taoist, for telling us. 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 nostalgia for 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 decree."

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

Tang Xiaotang's opportunity to "retaliate" just 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 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 sensation.

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 Region, 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 Long has finally shown 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 a little 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, just by repaying the three-hole desolate god tribulation secretly prepared by Huang Tiandao, 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 strife and war, both sides fought with real fire, which even affected the Shangqing Lei Mansion Cave, 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 Heavenly Master's takeover ceremony on July 15 this year.

In addition to the opportunity to obtain the Heavenly Palace of Clear 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 of 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 waved his hand without being pretentious and started walking in the mountains.

Apart from anything else, the richness of the spiritual energy here alone far exceeds that of other places in the cave, and even the Immortal Bamboo Forest is not comparable.

Lei Jun took a breath while walking.

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

This time there was no need to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune to guide him. He made some discoveries in his own perception.

There is a place in the mountains where the spiritual energy is particularly strong.

However, when Lei Jun got closer, strands of vines suddenly appeared and wrapped around him.

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