At the beginning of Niujia Village, my sister-in-law and I depended on each other.

On the top of Jiugong Mountain, the clouds and mist dissipated, and the vast sky became increasingly higher and the clouds became lighter.

In the palace with flying eaves and curved corners, teams of tall and straight black-robed guards stood under the eaves, with long embroidered swords on their waists and solemn expressions on their faces.

Gazing from afar, guards stood solemnly on the eaves of the palace corridors and on the steps below, and there were flags flying all over the sky, rustling in the wind.

Below is the hundred-meter central square paved with bluestone bricks, and a red carpet extends to the high platform in the north.

On both sides of the carpet, there are stairs leading up to the guest stands, which are already crowded with people.

They were either people from various sects who came to watch the ceremony, or wandering knights, or wealthy people in the city of Jingxiang and other places.

On the high platform
A large cauldron for offering sacrifices to the heaven stood in the center, nine elevated braziers were burning with flames and heat waves were rolling. People below looked up and could see the shadowy figure of the young man in the crown.

In front of the stage, Eunuch Li stood sideways with an expressionless face, a roll of yellow silk placed on his iron hand, standing silently like a statue.

At this moment, he looked calm on the surface, but in his heart he cursed Niu Dingtian. Even if he returned alive after today, the government or the ancestors would not let him off easily.

Not far away, Niu Dingtian sat upright on a large carved sandalwood chair with a firm and calm expression. When he glanced at Eunuch Li, his bright eyes sparkled.

For him, it would be a waste to use such a professional emcee already in place. It would be better to let a young guy take charge.

Seeing that the time was almost up and the old eunuch still showed no movement, Niu Dingtian whispered in a low voice: "Since you have delayed the auspicious time, I will buy you another pair of artificial limbs."

Eunuch Li was suddenly startled.

He squinted his eyes and looked up at the sun. Then, he turned around and faced downward. A sharp, hoarse, yet high-pitched voice suddenly rang out from the square:
“The auspicious time has arrived!!”

"Boom~boom~boom~"

The sound of the bull drum boomed loudly.

"Woo~wu~wu~"

Then, the sound of the horn followed, and for a moment, the sound from the top of Jiugong Mountain filled the sky and reached the sky.

The drums and trumpets sounded for a full hundred breaths.

"Sacrifice to the heavens and tell them!"

Niu Dingtian slowly stood up and walked to the large cauldron for offering sacrifices to the heavens. Under the cauldron, there was a raging fire and the aroma of meat filled the air. He put his hands together, gazed intently, and bowed, saying loudly:

"On the eighth day of the eighth month of the Xinsi year of Wei Tianyun, Niu Dingtian established the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, and brought along all the disciples of the Divine Sect, the Divine Tortoise Xuanwu, and the Divine Eagle Kunpeng, to offer respectful sacrifices to heaven and earth."

"The universe is vast, the sun and the moon shine together. The rise of our religion is in accordance with the will of heaven. The light of the sun and the moon shines everywhere, guiding us to walk on the right path."

"Since the Divine Religion is established, it should be based on humanity and protect the common people. It should not fear power or evil, but should uphold loyalty and bravery to eliminate violence and protect the good. The disciples of the Religion should unite as one, share life and death, and share joys and sorrows to create glory together."

"May God bless the Divine Religion, and may it prosper for thousands of years. May all believers unite to promote the prestige of our religion. May the light of the sun and the moon shine forever on the world. Enjoy!"

After the edict for offering sacrifices to heaven was read, there was complete silence everywhere.

Niu Dingtian looked solemn and serious. He bowed three times towards the huge cauldron used for offering sacrifices to the heaven.

"The ceremony is over!"

"Announce the imperial decree!"

Eunuch Li narrowed his eyes slightly, and a sharp, hoarse voice came out of his mouth.

When the people below heard the imperial edict being read out, they all started whispering to each other, hesitating whether to stand up.

The disciples of the Beggars' Sect originally wanted to stand up and kneel down, because of the blood suppression.

It could be seen that their gang leader and the other three masters were just standing there, so they all bowed and clasped their fists, saluting towards the high platform.

As for the Quanzhen Sect, now that their sect is located within the territory of the Jin Kingdom, it would be impossible for them to perform the kneeling ceremony in public without being awarded by themselves.

What's more, since the East Evil, West Poison, South Emperor and North Beggar had not knelt down, they would certainly not bring shame to the Quanzhen Sect.

Then, the sparse number of people on the viewing stand stood up and bowed.

Most of the southern gangs and some wealthy gentry were intimidated by the royal majesty and knelt on the ground neatly.

Seeing this scene, Eunuch Li glanced at them with cold eyes, and the more he looked, the angrier he became: They are all traitors who deserve to be skinned alive!

Niu Dingtian raised his sword-like eyebrows and transmitted his voice: "Just Xuan, do your job well for this leader, and I will let you go when I am satisfied. When the time comes, it will be up to you to decide how to deal with these rebels."

Eunuch Li's face froze, he breathed a sigh of relief, cleared his throat, and then read to the people below: "I have received the favor of the Heaven and inherited the great foundation of the saints. I want to repay the kindness of the meritorious officials and glorify the merits of the martyrs."

"In the past, there was Niu Gao, the military envoy of Ningguo Army and deputy general manager of the cavalry and infantry of Jinghu South Road. He was a man of unrivalled loyalty and bravery, and was determined to serve his country. During the war, he bravely took the lead and repeatedly made military exploits. He made great contributions to the stability of our Song Dynasty and the peace of the people. His reputation spread far and wide, his loyalty and righteousness were commendable, and he was worthy of being a pillar of the court."

"Now I posthumously confer the title of Song Fu Wen Hou on Niu Gao, and the title shall be hereditary to show his merit and honor his virtue."

"Niu Dingtian, the grandson of Niu Gao, has inherited his ancestors' aspirations and possesses talent and strategy. I have specially appointed him as the governor of Xiangfan and concurrently the governor of the southwestern route of Beijing, and have granted him the right to command. I hope he will inherit his ancestors' legacy, perform his duties conscientiously, protect the territory and the people, and live up to my expectations."

"Also, I will allow him to inherit the title of my late grandfather. I hope you will remember my grace, forge ahead for the prosperity of our Song Dynasty, and make new achievements."

"Therefore, I hereby proclaim this order, and I hope you will understand it!"

After the imperial edict was read, Niu Dingtian walked forward with a calm expression and took it from Eunuch Li without any hesitation.

The people who were kneeling and prostrating themselves below also stood up one after another, and then an uproar gradually arose.

I thought that no matter how good your martial arts skills were, we were all just peasants. But I didn't expect that you would become a descendant of a famous family and even become an upper-class person in the blink of an eye.

Now everyone was filled with envy and jealousy.

"Everyone!!"

Niu Dingtian walked slowly to the front of the high platform. He was wearing a red and black crown that sparkled brightly under the scorching sun. His faint aura added a bit of majesty to him.

"Now that the Sun Moon Divine Sect has been established, this Sect Leader shall establish the purpose of the Divine Sect here!"

A majestic voice seemed to descend from the sky, spreading to all parts of the mountain, and could even be heard clearly in Xiangyang City a few miles away.

Sitting on the stage, Ouyang Feng and Ouyang Ke's faces changed drastically, as did Huang Lao Xie, Yi Deng, Hong Qi, Suluzhi, Yan Hongshou, Jin Buhuan, and a group of Quanzhen Sect masters with profound internal skills, all changed color.

Those who have little martial arts skills or are unfamiliar with martial arts were even more frightened. This man's magical skills were so terrifying!
At this moment, the originally noisy and lively crowd on the streets of Xiangyang City suddenly became dead silent after hearing this sound that seemed to come from heaven.

Following the sound, they saw the direction of Jiugong Mountain. After realizing what was happening, a large number of people knelt down and worshipped towards the sky.

At the top of the mountain, in the backyard, Granny Sun did not go to watch the ceremony today. The reason was that the girl named Mu in the yard was so sensible that she felt distressed.

Originally there were servants doing laundry on the mountain, but perhaps because she felt the clothes were worn out or for some other reason, the girl insisted on doing it herself.

She had just washed a basin of clothes, but had not yet started washing them when she washed her silly old father's hands, cleaned his face, and fed him.

Seeing that little body so busy, even such a kind-hearted Granny Sun couldn't bear it.

So, after helping her wash a basin of clothes, she came to the silly Yang Tiexin and personally taught the little girl how to take care of people.

After all, she was an old nanny who had served people for half her life and was very experienced. At this moment, Yang Tiexin was no different from that baby.

In the wing room
At this moment, Grandma Sun had just wrung out the towel in her hand when she heard a loud rumbling sound coming from outside the house:
"Now that the Sun Moon Divine Sect has been established, this Sect Leader shall establish the purpose of the Divine Sect here!"

The sound was so loud and sudden that it startled both Granny Sun and Mu Nianci. Even Yang Tiexin's eyes, which had been dull, trembled slightly.

Granny Sun was stunned for a moment, then after she reacted, she smiled at Mu Nianci and said, "That's Niu's voice. This guy is very skilled in martial arts. Even my young lady says she is no match for him."

Mu Nianci's eyes were as clear as water, and a hint of curiosity flashed across her beautiful face. She asked in a low voice, "When did mother-in-law know him?"

Granny Sun smiled and recalled: "Last year in late spring, when the mountain flowers in the back of Mount Zhongnan were in full bloom, that day was also the busiest time for our ancient tomb in all these years."

Hearing this, Mu Nianci's eyes flickered, and she couldn't help but think of her father and daughter, and a look of melancholy appeared on her beautiful face.

Granny Sun noticed it and was about to comfort her when she heard Niu Dingtian's majestic voice outside again:

"There is the destruction of a country and the destruction of the world. How can we distinguish between the destruction of a country and the destruction of the world?"

"It is said: Changing surnames and names is called the destruction of a country. The Song Dynasty replaced the Tang Dynasty, which is called the destruction of a country. When benevolence and righteousness are filled, and beasts eat people, and people will eat each other, it is called the destruction of the world! When the barbarians invade, and the divine land is broken and China sinks, it is called the destruction of the world!"

"To protect the country, its ruler and his ministers, the meat eaters are responsible for it! To protect the world, the humble man has a share of responsibility!"

After a few rumbling sounds, although they stopped, Granny Sun and Mu Nianci both felt that their heads were still buzzing.

Of course, this is not just the effect of the loud voice, but also the impact of these words on the two people's inherent concepts.

Although Granny Sun came from a humble background, she had a certain level of education and was literate. Mu Nianci also read some poetry and books since she was a child.

The two men had known since childhood that the emperor was the king and the Song Dynasty was the world. The impact of separating the court from the world in this way can be imagined.

Not only the two of them, but also many old scholars in Xiangyang City were shouting in the direction of Jiugong Mountain: "Heretical theory! Heretical theory! The Song Dynasty shares the world with scholars all over the world. How can the destruction of the country not be the destruction of the world?"

Granny Sun looked at the handkerchief in her hand and sighed. For a moment, she forgot about the stupid Yang Tiexin beside her and sighed worriedly:
"That sounds reasonable, but no emperor likes to hear that. This guy is just asking for trouble."

Although Mu Nianci did not speak, she could not hide her worry on her pretty face. After hesitating for a moment, she whispered, "Mother-in-law, can you help me take care of him for a while? Nianci wants to go take a look."

Grandma Sun's eyes flashed with surprise, and then she suddenly realized something, and smiled and said, "Good child, don't be polite to grandma. It must be very lively over there, you go and take a look, your father and mother-in-law will help you look after it."

"Thank you, mother-in-law."

Mu Nianci smiled, thanked him softly, then stood up and quickly walked out of the room.

Central Square, on the high platform

Niu Dingtian was dressed in a royal robe, looking solemn under the scorching sun. At this moment, his face was solemn and calm, like a pool of mysterious water.

When the noisy discussions below gradually died down, the rumbling sound resounded throughout the entire mountaintop again: "It is said that the rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of every man. All disciples of my Divine Religion should have the heart of the nation and the world."

"If the country is peaceful and the people are safe, then the greatest heroes will serve the country and the people! If the government is not peaceful, then we will uphold justice and enforce justice! If China is broken, then we will drive out the Tartars and restore China!"

"These 42 words have been the tenet of our Sun Moon Divine Sect for a thousand years. All past leaders, elders, and disciples should remember and follow them. If there are people in the sect who go against the way, regardless of their position, all disciples of the sect should work together to punish them!"

"Sun Moon Divine Cult! For thousands of years!"

"Civilization and martial virtue! Ze spreads across the world!"

"Sun Moon Divine Cult! For thousands of years!"

"Civilization and martial virtue! Ze spreads across the world!"

As soon as Niu Dingtian's rumbling sound fell, countless black-robed guards on the palace, on the steps, and around the square were so excited that their faces turned red and they raised their arms and shouted in unison. The sudden momentum resounded throughout the entire top of Jiugong Mountain.

Niu Dingtian looked around and raised his hand, and the shouting stopped abruptly.

Afterwards, Niu Dingtian announced on the spot some of the conditions and treatment for the Sun and Moon Sect to recruit disciples, as well as a series of foreign friendly policies.

In short, only by closely uniting around the Sun and Moon Divine Sect can you develop, become stronger, and no one dares to bully you.

"Alas, if our Manichaeism had been so powerful in the past, why would we have let that Yang take advantage of us?"

On the viewing platform, Suluzhi saw the surrounding momentum and sighed towards Yan Hongshou beside him, unable to hide the envy in his eyes.

Yan Hongshou was still wearing a bright red robe. He was the most festive person present today.

Hearing this, he said with a smile: "Brother Su, be careful with your words. Today, you and I are both members of the Sun and Moon Divine Religion. There is no such thing as Manichaeism."

The old man in white, Jin Buhuan, who was standing on the other side, although he was serious, took over the conversation and said calmly, "Brother Yan, what you said makes sense."

"Since you have surrendered to Master Niu, you should not say such words. Moreover, Master Niu cut off the man's arm, which can be regarded as half of our condition being met in advance."

Hearing this, Suluzhi frowned and sighed dejectedly, "It's not so easy to abandon the place where I have fought for my whole life. But I really admire our leader. He can rebel openly."

"I heard that the old eunuch was still shouting for war the day before yesterday, but now he is obediently announcing the imperial edict. He is the governor of Xiangfan and concurrently the governor of the southwest route of Beijing. He is also given the privilege of commanding. Even if the old emperor is blind, he would not give out such a title for nothing. I think the imperial edict is most likely..."

Suluzhi was sighing and complaining to his good brother, but suddenly he felt a cold gaze staring at him and he shut his mouth instantly.

Fentian's pair of bright and beautiful eyes shot directly at Suluzhi, and he said coldly: "Old Su was not so confused before. If you continue to spread such rumors, I can't guarantee that I can save your life."

Suluzhi's heart trembled, and he sobered up a little in an instant, and said guiltily: "It was I who was confused."

He also understood that the three of them were able to survive, and even have the treatment they are now receiving as elders of the Divine Religion, all because of what the man in front of him had fought for.

If you speak too quickly and leave a bad impression, it will eventually implicate the person in front of you.

Fentian's expression eased, and he said calmly: "I know that Mr. Su is a nostalgic person. Since the matter cannot be done, as long as Mingzun's martial arts can be passed down in the sect, it is also a kind of continuation."

Suluzhi was stunned, with a hint of surprise in his cloudy eyes, and whispered: "The girl wants..."

Fentian's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she turned around without replying. (End of this chapter)