Cyber ​​Daming

Chapter 554: Don’t Cultivate Heaven’s Heart, Cultivate Human Heart
Zhang Chongyuan, the Grand Master of Mount Longhu, suddenly sent an imperial decree to urgently recall Zhang Qingyu.

After receiving the order, Zhang Qingyu did not dare to delay for a moment and immediately set out to rush back to Guixi County where the gate of Longhu Mountain was located.

Along the way, Zhang Qingyu had already thought thoroughly about the reasons behind this decree.

Summoning me back to the mountain at this time is nothing more than an accountability.

Guangxin Prefecture has five counties under its jurisdiction. Except for Guixi and Yiyang, the Taoist palaces in the other three counties have been attacked by Li Jun and others.

Although the damage caused was not even a scratch on Longhu Mountain, these three slaps were real hits on Zhang Chongyuan's face.

He even put aside the important matter of assisting 'Zhang Tianshi' to achieve harmony with the Dao, and personally came out to take charge of the command. All the major departments of the Tianshi Mansion cooperated with each other, the elite troops of the Nine Dragon and Tiger Divisions were all dispatched, and two Tianshis with the background of the word 'Xi' were there to assist. However, he still ended up in such a bleak situation of being led by the nose. Zhang Chongyuan was truly humiliated.

From the perspective of the overall situation, Guangxin Prefecture is now in a critical period of transition from "Confucian officials" to "Taoist officials". The Taoist temples in various counties have been attacked one after another, causing heavy casualties, and the believers in the jurisdiction are even more panic-stricken.

Although there is no obvious unrest at present, the situation has undoubtedly reached a critical point. If even Yiyang, the last county except the Longhu Mountain Gate, is attacked, it will be a heavy blow to the prestige and rule of Longhu Mountain.

Therefore, Zhang Qingyu expected that Zhang Chongyuan would look for him, and even the time when the imperial edict was issued was a little later than he expected.

According to Zhang Qingyu's own estimation, Zhang Chongyuan should have attacked and held him accountable when Yongfeng was attacked.

However, although the imperial edict came several days late, it finally came.

"Next, it's time for me to give an explanation to the sect."

Zhang Qingyu thought so.

Longhushan Tianshi Mansion, Tizhu Office.

As soon as Zhang Qingyu entered the hall, he saw the projection of the entire map of Guangxin Prefecture floating in the air in the hall, with the city walls, buildings, mountains, rivers and plants clearly visible.

Among them, Shangrao, Yushan and Yongfeng counties were shrouded in a red light. The palm-sized screen next to it showed the ruined scene of the local Taoist temple. The surviving Taoist officials were leading the Yellow Turban Warriors to rebuild it as soon as possible.

The severity of the situation is obvious at a glance.

"Reporting to the Great Heavenly Master, the reconstruction of the Taoist temples in the three counties has now been fully launched. Forty-two mages from the Law Seal Bureau have led a thousand low-level Yellow Turban warriors to various locations. The reconstruction task should be completed within three days."

Below the projection, Zhang Qingli, the director of the Law and Seal Bureau, was wearing a purple robe with wide sleeves and a round collar. He looked to be in his early twenties, but there were three deep wrinkles on his forehead, which seemed to be caused by overthinking.

"The progress of Yongfeng and Shangrao can be temporarily suspended, but the reconstruction of Yushan Taoist Temple must be completed by tomorrow."

A hollow and majestic voice floated down from above.

Zhang Chongyuan was sitting cross-legged on a purple gold cushion, surrounded by mist, making it impossible to see his face clearly.

Why do we focus on the reconstruction of Yushan County?

The reason is simple. The various Huangliang dreams produced in Yushan County are one of the important sources of income for Longhushan.

"I will follow the instructions of the Grand Heavenly Master. However, the three days I mentioned earlier only refer to the reconstruction and restoration of the ground buildings."

Zhang Qingli frowned and said blankly, "This time, Yushan County was severely damaged, especially the thunder from 'Tanlang', which smashed the core of the Huangliang mainframe 'Zhentanmu' deep underground in the Taoist Palace into pieces. A large number of Huangliang dreams that had been sold lost their mainframe support and could no longer be connected. Many dreams that were being built also collapsed and sank into the dark sea."

"What I want is the result, not your talking about the problem."

There was a hint of anger in Zhang Chongyuan's voice.

"The result is that it will take some time for Yushan County to resume its previous production. How long it will take will depend on the progress of the restoration of the 'altar-guarding wood'."

"This matter cannot be delayed. We need to dispatch a new core from the Tianshi Mansion."

"The Huangliang main engine under the Yushan Taoist Palace is a rare third-grade auxiliary top-level Taoist machine. The entire Longhu Mountain has no more than a handful of them. Currently, the remaining ones have been transferred to the Patriarch Hall by 'Zhang Tianshi' to assist in the integration of the Dao. Only one is still in the Wanfa Sect Altar."

"Just tune this one."

Zhang Qingli said calmly: "The Huangliang main engine in the Wanfa Sect Altar is used to ensure the stability of the Dragon and Tiger Cave Heaven and maintain the passage for the disciples to dissolve the weapons at the mountain gate. Disciples do not recommend moving it."

The two people were talking on the stairs, leaving Zhang Qingyu who was standing at the door of the hall aside and ignoring them.

"According to you, we can only watch Yushan County come to a standstill?!"

"That's the way it looks now. The loss is unavoidable, and the only thing the French Seal Bureau can do is to do its best to repair the damaged 'altar wood'."

The hall was silent for a moment, but suddenly there was a muffled "thump" sound from the door.

Zhang Qingli looked back when he heard the voice, and saw Zhang Qingyu, the abbot of Xuantan Hall, kneeling on the ground with a look of shame and a pale face.

The young Taoist curled his lips imperceptibly, turned around and bowed to the figure on the steps.

"Grand Master, time is running out, so I will take my leave now."

"Go down. You've worked so hard in the Fazhuan Bureau during this period." Zhang Chongyuan's voice was unusually gentle.

"Follow the instructions of the Heavenly Master."

Zhang Qingli stood up and walked towards the door.

At the moment of passing Zhang Qingyu, the abbot of Xuantan Hall who was kneeling on the ground whispered: "Junior Brother Qingli."

Boom!
A loud chime sound suddenly rang out, and Zhang Qingyu's whole body trembled suddenly, and he couldn't help but close his mouth.

"Did you hear everything Qingli said just now?"

A completely different indifferent voice rang in Zhang Qingyu's ears.

"It is because of my poor performance that I, Heavenly Lord, punish me."

Zhang Qingyu cried out in pain and banged his head on the ground.

"Zhang Qingyu, let me ask you again, do you know who died in Yushan?" Zhang Chongyuan asked.

"I know, Master Zhang Xishou."

"When this Heavenly Monarch first entered Taoism, Heavenly Master Xishou was already one of the abbots of this Heavenly Master's Mansion, and had made countless contributions to Mount Longhu. Even when he was seriously injured in the 'World Division of Martial Arts' and fell into the Five Degenerations of Heaven and Man, he still resolutely gave up retiring to prolong his life, returned his authority to the sect, sealed his own foundation, and was willing to become the foundation of the sect."

Mist was surging on the towering jade steps, and a purple robe floated down.

Zhang Chongyuan stared down at Zhang Qingyu who was kneeling on the ground, and said angrily: "Such an old celestial master with outstanding achievements has now died in Yushan County because of your mistake. What crime should you be punished for?"

"My disciple deserves to be sent to 'Fengdu' and endure the pain of reincarnation in the sea of ​​fire and mountains of swords for eternity."

Zhang Qingyu suddenly raised his head and said in a trembling voice, "The strategy of dividing the troops to garrison was decided by Heavenly Master Xishou. I once tried to dissuade him, but I was incompetent."

Zhang Qingyu hesitated to speak, and finally took the blame on himself.

But just after he finished saying this, the corner of his eye caught a spherical Dharma Eye floating in the air.

Zhang Qingyu knew clearly that the conversation between him and Zhang Chongyuan was being transmitted to the Dragon and Tiger Cave Heaven.

There was no idea how many people were watching along the mountain path.

In fact, the order to divide the troops and garrison was issued by the Great Heavenly Master Zhang Chongyuan himself.

The two people, one standing and one kneeling, knew this very well.

But now that the three counties have been defeated separately, someone has to take responsibility.

There is no doubt that Zhang Xishou, who has already died, is the best choice.

Zhang Chongyuan sighed suddenly and said in a slow tone, "In fact, this matter cannot be blamed on you alone. It was me who underestimated the viciousness and cunningness of those evil demons. The main responsibility lies with me."

"It is my fault. I only ask that the Lord of Heaven can give me another chance. This time, I will execute the evil demon on the spot. If not, I am willing to disperse!" Pah.

A soft sound was mixed in with the endless vows.

The Dharma Eye floating in the air slowly closed its eyes.

“What’s going on in Yushan County?”

Zhang Chongyuan went up the stairs again, and suddenly paused. He narrowed his eyes, turned around and asked in a cold voice.

"Li Jun has already refined his internal strength, which can completely conceal his aura, and the stars in the sky track cannot lock on to him at all."

Zhang Qingyu stood up from the ground and replied softly: "Master Xishou asked me to activate 'Tanlang' to carry out a covering attack, and he decided to sacrifice himself to delay Li Jun near the Yushan Taoist Palace."

The Heavenly Master returned to the purple gold cushion and remained silent for a moment before speaking: "Then how could he fail?"

"Master Xishou was sealed for too long, and his rank and strength had deteriorated severely. Moreover, since his divine consciousness could not lock onto him, he had no choice but to fight Li Jun in close combat. Before Greedy Wolf could finish building up his strength, he had already died in Li Jun's hands."

"Li Jun."

Zhang Chongyuan bit the name, with murderous intent between his brows.

"A bolt of heavenly thunder failed to kill the evil demon, but instead shattered a third-grade Huangliang mainframe, knocking out a seat of earthly immortal ranked 60th in the Baiyu Jingxian class held by this Heavenly Monarch. The power of the demon is truly overwhelming!"

Dao Four is easy to obtain, but Earthly Immortals are scarce.

If Huangliang Cave Heaven is the best place for practicing Daoxu, then the seat in the Immortal Class is the best aid to speed up the practice.

And in the entire Baiyujing, there are only a mere one hundred seats for earthly immortals.

Once upon a time, a replacement position attracted people from all sides of the Daoxu to enter the Japanese area to compete for it.

Now, in order to smoothly mobilize "Tanlang", Zhang Chongyuan gave away a seat of Earthly Immortal ranked 60th, and the price he paid was not small.

"From the images sent back by Xishou Tianshi, although Li Jun is still at the fourth level, he has at least tempered three martial arts. And judging from the strength he has shown, he is simply not comparable to the martial arts of the sect who have also tempered three martial arts."

Zhang Qingyu paused and said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid Li Jun can now be compared with the ordinary third in the main battle sequence."

"Shoulder to shoulder?"

Zhang Chongyuan said contemptuously: "Even the real Wu Sanxiong Lord has been killed in Longhu Mountain."

"So I think the most difficult problem right now is how to change our passive situation and dig them out of Guangxin Prefecture."

Zhang Qingyu said slowly: "Disciple suspects that they are carrying a creation that can conceal their location, so ordinary sky tracks and stars cannot penetrate them at all, and only the 'Southern Dipper Heavenly Secret' can be used."

"One 'Bei Dou Tan Lang' requires me to exchange one Earth Immortal seat. What do you think the price will be if I apply to use the 'Nan Dou Tian Ji' at this time?"

Zhang Chongyuan sneered, "Those people in Baiyujing are not willing to help others in need, but they are experts at kicking someone when they are down. If you show weakness to them, you will only have a large piece of your flesh and blood torn off."

Zhang Qingyu probed: "Master Zhang has the seat of 'A-Character Celestial Immortal' and can directly mobilize any star in the sky."

"We are still surrounded by wolves."

Zhang Chongyuan shook his head: "Besides, now Master Zhang is at the critical moment of the integration of Dao, and the authority in his hands cannot be moved at all."

"Then we can only find a way from other places." Zhang Qingyu sighed.

"This is why I have entrusted this matter to you, Qingyu."

Zhang Chongyuan lowered his eyes and said softly, "There are many Daoists with the surname 'Zhang' in the Tianshi Mansion, but when it comes to being smart in identifying people and handling affairs, no one can catch up with you. When you were promoted to the abbot of Xuantan Palace, it was this Tianjun who supported you wholeheartedly."

"I will always remember the kindness of Grand Heavenly Master." Zhang Qingyu clasped his fists and bowed.

"There is no sun or moon in the mountains. Suddenly, even you are standing at the threshold of promotion to the third rank."

Zhang Chongyuan seemed to suddenly remember something and asked, "By the way, Qingyu, what rank do you hold among the Baiyujing Earth Immortals now?"

Zhang Qingyu replied respectfully: "In response to the Great Heavenly Master, there are forty-three Earthly Immortals."

"This position is too low. To complete the three thousand years of reincarnation training, it will take nearly one hundred and thirty years of my life in this world."

Zhang Qingyu bent his body and buried his head, waiting quietly for the next words.

"If you can handle this matter well, I will help you move your seat forward. If you can get into the top 30, your chances of achieving the rank 3 will be much greater."

"Thank you, Great Heavenly Master!"

Zhang Qingyu's breathing suddenly became rapid, as if he could no longer suppress the excitement in his heart.

"Qingxi's death is an unexpected event that I didn't expect, or it could be God's will."

On the purple gold cushion, Zhang Chongyuan's expression was a little bleak, and he no longer referred to himself as the lofty "Lord of Heaven".

"If Zhang Tianshi cannot find his way out of the 'harmony of the Dao', then sooner or later I will also face the result of being sealed up."

"Chongyuan Tianshi."

Zhang Qingyu couldn't help but exclaimed, but was interrupted by the person on the stage raising his hand.

“The order of Tao is to enter the Tao, cultivate the Tao, merge with the Tao, and attain the Tao. If any step is missing, the final outcome will be the scattering of the Tao.”

Zhang Chongyuan said softly, "Raising a son to provide for old age is a saying of mortals in this world, and it shouldn't exist among immortals. But the path to immortality is unpredictable. When the foundation of Taoism declines, I will need someone to protect me. Qingyu, are you willing to be my son?"

Zhang Qingyu clenched his teeth, his expression looking like he was about to cry.

But whether he is truly happy or falsely sad in his heart, I am afraid only he himself knows.

"Disciple is willing to protect the immortality of the Heavenly Lord."

"That's enough!"

Zhang Chongyuan laughed loudly, waved his sleeves and said, "Back off."

Outside the office, the sky was gloomy and it seemed that a thunderstorm was about to fall.

After leaving the hall, Zhang Qingyu did not rush to fly to the foot of Shan Mountain on a crane. Instead, he strolled along the stone path in the mountains and walked towards the Xuantan Hall.

Things developed more smoothly than he expected. Now that the chips were on the table, all he had to do next was to win the game.

"Greetings, Master Supervisor."

The passers-by saw Zhang Qingyu and stepped aside to make way and bowed.

What surprised them was that the usually serious abbot was smiling today and nodded in return for the first time.

Zhang Qingyu drove quickly into the depths of Xuantan Hall and returned to his residence. The moment the door was closed, his vision suddenly darkened.

When his sight came back to life, Zhang Qingyu was already in an ancient city bustling with people. There were lights and decorations on both sides of the long street, and everywhere he looked was a bustling scene.

Zhang Qingyu stood under the eaves of a corner, looking at the crowd not far away. A juggler was performing his special skills, which attracted exclamations from the people around him. Outside the crowd, there was a fortune-telling stall that no one was interested in. A sloppy man who was so burly that he didn't look like a monk at all was tilting his head and watching the excitement happily.

"Taoist Master."

Zhang Qingyu sat down on the bench in front of the stall, stretched out his hands, and asked with a smile: "Can you tell me a fortune?"

(End of this chapter)