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Facing the three gold-armored warriors rushing forward with their swords in hand, the old man Argulis looked indifferent, his green eyes were full of novelty and scrutiny, like a child seeing a new toy, as if he didn't know it at all. Knowing that the swords held high in the hands of the golden armored warrior are actually the same as the real ones, they are all weapons that can cut tendons and bones, behead heads and kill people. ￡∝ Vertex Fiction,

In the blink of an eye, the golden armored warrior had already rushed in front of the old man Argulis, but the raised sword did not swing down after all, but circled around him like a revolving lantern.

"These three battle puppets condensed by the power of faith are not powerful...but they have such a clear and anthropomorphic appearance. Was it deliberately shaped like this? Why?" The old man Aguris looked at his side with a murderous look, at least The three gold-armored warriors who tried their best to create a murderous look asked Xiao Xia with a slightly puzzled expression.

Xiao Xia was speechless for a while, and did not turn to ask Jin Lingzi and the others. This question was really inexplicable to them. Ever since Zhang Daoling founded the Heavenly Master Teaching, the Taoism of the Heavenly Master has been like this for hundreds of years. Even if there are occasional changes in time, it is still on the original basis, and the movement is not big.The old man Argulis suddenly asked this question, as if asking people 'Why do people have five fingers' and 'Why do people have long noses, ears and eyes', it is really impossible to answer.

On the other side, the Taoist who used the three gold-armored warriors had an impatient look on his face, vaguely proud, and said to Xiao Xia: "Tell this fellow Taoist Ouluo, quickly use whatever means you have, Don't be afraid of losing face. These three demon-slaying spirit officials are just the basic means of my celestial master's Taoism. If he accidentally hurt him in such a situation, he can only blame himself, that Ouluo Yifa is too weak."

Xiaoxia can only relay to Aguris: "They want to see how the spells in Euroland are like. Can you use the corresponding spells to deal with it?"

"Of course." Aguris nodded. "Although I lost the assistance of the magic net, most of the divine spells cannot function normally. Fortunately, I have not forgotten that the glory of Amanta is the foundation of our believers. I have always believed that the place where the glory of Amanta shines is our paradise. .Even if he circumvents the magic net, his glory and power are enough to show."

"If it is the corresponding battle puppet, I can only choose the Sunshine Light Spirit. This is a tiny manifestation of my master's will, but it also has enough power in this world. Please be careful, mages." Agu Rees thought for a while, stretched out his hands, and prayed devoutly facing the sky: "Amanta, with my most sincere prayers, please show your authority and power to the world."

A condensed and substantial beam of light descended from the sky.It fell straight in front of Aguris.This time, the roof of the Taoist temple was no longer lightly penetrated by sunlight as before, but was directly burned and opened a big hole in the intense sunlight, and the roof tiles turned into dark red lava dripping from the roof. , fell to the ground and re-condensed into small stone particles.But no one paid attention to this kind of thing, and everyone's eyes were attracted by the things formed by this beam of light.

It was a ball of bright yellow light floating in midair, about the size of a millstone, exuding a slightly dazzling bright radiance. These radiances were not static, but flickered and flowed in a spiritual rhythm.At first glance, people can't help feeling that this is a living creature.If a child sees such a round, shiny, flexible and lively thing, they might find it extremely amusing.But the people here are all people who have cultivated themselves and have considerable vision.They looked at this sphere of light with horror and caution.

"Such a direct and strong real fire of the sun... I am afraid that the five elements of the monsters of the Tianhuo sect are nothing more than that..."

"This... directly borrowing the power of heaven and earth like this... is like the shamans of the Sidi barbarians. They really are barbarians..."

"No. This is not the pure fire of the sun. It is mixed with a great energy and vigorous vitality... It is not the same as the simple and rough shaman spells. It is clearly bound by teachings and beliefs. ..”

"How many grades of spells can this be? No, should this be considered innate spells or acquired spells? Such a thick real fire of the sun. The inner mana structure is also self-contained, with the meaning of endless life, it should be the power of the innate. It can, but it seems to be a little rigid, and its flexibility is not as good as that of the Five Elements Armor..."

Not counting the other Taoists present whispering to each other, looking at the ball of light with solemn expressions, even Xiao Xia was quite surprised by the spell that old man Argulis used—a divine spell in the terms of Euro Continent— .With the help of the omnipotent true talisman, his eyesight is naturally much higher than other people's. He can see that with the great sun's real fire and a trace of the true spirit contained in this ball of light, if it is purely based on power It is far superior to ordinary five-element armor soldiers.

Aguris looked calm, but Xiao Xia could still feel a little tiredness between his brows. After all, such a magical technique would not be something that can be done lightly. Even so, after being able to summon such a puppet out of thin air There is still plenty of energy left, so it can be seen that this old man's cultivation base is a first-class master in the Taoist sect even in terms of the Chinese Jianghu.

As for the Sun Yaoguang Spirit, although Xiao Xia could see it more clearly than others, he did not see it more clearly than others. What Taoist Jin Lingzi and others were talking about was also the question in his heart. After all, these people came from an authentic Taoist school. The basic skills and the reading of ancient books are much more solid than his. At most, he can only feel that some of this light spirit is very different from the Taoism of China. It is indeed similar to the shaman spells of those Sidi people, but he can't tell the truth.

It was the same Taoist who conjured three golden-armored warriors just now. He couldn't bear it anymore, and said: "If you look left and right, you can't see the truth of this ghostly hall. After all, you have to see the real chapter by your subordinates! Don't even look at it." It’s just a few rays of real fire from the sun, this Ouluo spell is somewhat similar to the shaman spell of the Sidi barbarians, and most of them are ordinary rough and hard to control. Let Pindao use these demon-slaying spirit officials to try."

After hesitating for a while, the Taoist also seemed to understand that the group of light spirits in front of him might not be easy to deal with, so he cupped his fists and said to Aguris: "This fellow Daoist Ouluo is indeed quite accomplished in spells. The three demon-slaying spirit officers are a little bit reluctant. , Pindao and two more generals to eliminate demons. Fellow Taoists, won’t you be offended?”

After listening to Xiao Xia's translation, Aguris nodded: "Of course. I just want to see more of this kind of wonderful battle puppets. They seem to have a special status in the religion that this mage believes in, and they are gods dedicated to fighting. Servant? But I didn't feel any aura related to battle..."

"This is because this mage's level is not enough. On the one hand, he can't comprehend the essence of this servant, and on the other hand, he can't condense the belief related to battle..." Xiao Xia glanced at the Taoist who was eager to try , answered in Euro language.This is the first time to comment on someone face to face like this, even if you know that the other party must not understand, you will inevitably feel a little uncomfortable.

The celestial master restrains the god.The most commonly used spells in the Taoism of the Celestial Masters are to induce the power of incense and fire, some of them are directly used as spells, and most of them are condensed to form various divine bodies in this way.Naturally, these golden armor warriors or generals cannot be imagined out of thin air.Rather, it has a source, and it occupies a place in the map of the true spiritual karma of the Tianshijiao.Some are famous warriors in history books, some are legendary celebrities from all over the world, and there are even spirits and monsters who have performed good deeds and received incense and incense from everyone.The three golden-armored warriors of this Taoist are only the lowest-level demon-slaying spirit officials. They don't receive much incense and offerings, and they can't condense much faith power. This Taoist obviously doesn't know enough about the real body of this spirit official. Naturally, the three puppets can only be so-so and not very powerful.

At this time, the Taoist took out two more talismans and threw them in the air, and two tall and mighty golden armored generals emerged from the shining golden light.The status of these two golden-armored generals is much higher than that of the three golden-armored warriors just now, and the Taoist priests obviously spent more energy on them, and the condensed figure is taller, and the whole body is covered in armor.Compared with the half-armored and half-naked warriors in golden armor, they are more majestic, and their gestures seem to bring out some mighty and extraordinary momentum.As soon as the two golden armored generals landed, they rushed towards the light spirit summoned by Aguris together with the three golden armored warriors just now.

The light spirit was flying towards the center of the hall without any haste.Of course, this was not an attempt to escape, it seemed to be changing to a suitable place to fight under the instruction of Arguris.The speed of the two generals and the three warriors was much faster.It took only a few strokes to catch up, and then spread out to surround the light spirit in the middle.In the slow advance and retreat, there was a faint look of cooperation in the battle formation, and at the same time, he raised the weapon in his hand and slashed at the light spirit from five different directions.

This light spirit seems to be tangible and intangible, but everyone can guess that it is probably the same as the five-element armored soldier. As long as the ordinary stabbing and impact can't hurt the core, it can only slowly weaken the operation of mana in it.The weapons in the hands of these golden-armored warriors are actually the same as their bodies. They are made of incense and belief mixed with mana. Can, but not much.The Taoist who commanded the attack probably didn't think about the real effect, but just wanted to test how the light spirit would react.

The response came so quickly that it was almost invisible.Five dazzling brilliance flashed across the hall, making everyone slightly dazzled, and then everything returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.The bright yellow ball of light was still quietly floating in the air, but the light on it seemed to be a bit dimmed, while the five golden-armored puppets around them disappeared. A gust of wind blew in from the door, and only The remaining ashes moved slightly.

"This... this..." The Taoist was at a loss, dumbstruck, looking at the ashes on the ground speechless.Maybe he was mentally prepared. After all, these three spirit officials and two god generals are only innate middle-grade Taoism, and they are very likely not to be the opponent of the weird light spirit. It didn't come down, there was not even a sound, and it just disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Everyone else looked at each other in blank dismay, all in shock.Only those with excellent eyesight can see in the blink of an eye just now that the five thick beams of light shot out from the ball of light were hitting the five golden-armored puppets, and the real fire of the sun contained in them instantly hit the puppets. The operation of mana and the body of faith were completely destroyed, and the core talisman was burned.Not to mention these Taoist puppets, I am afraid that even the masters of martial arts will not have time to dodge the lightning speed of light, and this beam of light is obviously very powerful, but there is no aftermath leaked out.Everyone around didn't feel any residual warmth, such magical means.It is already far beyond the ordinary five-element armored soldier.

"...Sure enough, just like those shaman witchcraft, this phantom power that directly arouses the real fire of the sun is really extraordinary...but it doesn't require sacrifices. I don't see any signs of backlash from him...this The Ouluo spell really has some advantages..."

"Isn't it said that the Oloman religion believes in the true sun god? It must be specialized in this way. It is different from those Sidi shamans who rely on instinct and draw the power of heaven and earth without restraint... ..."

"True Sun God...Master Yuanrong, does this have anything to do with the Da Ri Tathagata of your Buddhist Tantric School? I heard that the highest supernatural power of the Pure Land Temple is Da Ri Sutra..."

"Amitabha. Vairocana Buddha is also known as the Great Sun Tathagata, which means the unique statue in the dharma world, like the great sun in the sky. But it does not refer to the real sun star, and it cannot be confused with the true sun god believed by this Ouluo benefactor. , Daoist Crow must know..."

There was a lot of discussion about the shock and admiration over there. Aguris didn't feel complacent at all, but turned to Xiao Xia and said with a sigh: "Without the support of the magic net. This solar light spirit can only exist within my perception. All actions can only be achieved through my instructions, and the existence time is very short. Strictly speaking, it is not a perfect summon. On the contrary, although the servant condensed by the mage is weak, it seems to have some weak ego The feeling of consciousness. And I found that each of them seems to be different, not in essence, but in their appearance...does it make sense to deliberately shape them differently?"

"Er... This is not deliberately shaped, but they are like that." Xiao Xia recalled the golden armored puppet summoned by the Taoist just now. "The first three should be Taishan Shiling officials. It is rumored in the southeast of Yangzhou that Zhou Bo, a righteous man who killed a dragon in Longjiang to save the people, and General Lianshan who dug mountain roads in Shuzhou to kill mountain ghosts. These are all It was a figure hundreds of years ago, and it was slowly included in the map of the true spiritual industry, and was worshiped by the people, and became the lowest level of the gods in the Tao of Heavenly Master. As for the latter two, one was the one who mobilized troops to sweep up Xidi in the early years of the previous dynasty Great General Huo Guang, and Wu Gongling, the God of War during the Warring States Period, are also well-known heroes in history books..."

"Everyone is a god?" Argulis looked surprised. "Then what is their priesthood?"

"Priest?" Xiao Xia understood the word.But I don't quite understand what this means.

"It is the laws and concepts they control in this world. For example, my lord Amanta controls light, justice and a part of life. The gods of the four elements of earth, water, fire and wind control all the elements they belong to."

"Eh...they don't have any priesthood...and they don't control any laws and concepts, it's just that the Heavenly Master taught them to give them the position of the gods."

"Why is this? What's the point of creating such false gods for no reason? Doesn't your religious 'Tao' mean the pursuit of 'truth'?"

Xiao Xia was momentarily at a loss for words.In fact, Taoism is a very broad concept.There is a big difference between the inside and the inside, and the gradual evolution is a very complicated process.The Five Elements Sect, Kunlun and other ancient Taoist sects inherit the pursuit of the ultimate principle of heaven, and Tianshijiao, Shangqing Maoshan and other later practice concepts and principles are very different, like Zhenwuzong and both of them have the difference.Such things like this, where celebrities from the ancient times confer the title of gods and gods, to strengthen their own momentum, are what Zhang Daoling did in the early days of the establishment of the religion in order to compete with Buddhism for believers.The established Zhengyi Sect True Spirit Industry Bitmap has been passed down to this day. After successive additions, deletions and revisions, there are thousands of gods on it. Strictly speaking, each god has its own scope of duties, but it is very vague, far inferior to Agu The spirit of Ouluo that Elder Lis said was so clear and upright that it was like a divine gift, and it was more like a name given according to its own characteristics.In addition to the images of Miluo Daozun and Zhang Daoling, the ones enshrined in various Tianshi Taoist temples are also different, and most of them are gods that the local people are familiar with and are willing to worship.

In other words, the Amanta that Arguris believes in is the spirit of heaven and earth gathering people's beliefs, while these gods shaped by the Tao of Heavenly Master shape the gods with people's beliefs to deal with heaven and earth.

Xiao Xia faintly understood these principles, but she couldn't express them clearly.Moreover, referring to 'Tao' as 'truth' is barely right but seems a little wrong. Although the Euro language in his mind seems to have been used for decades, the customs and concepts of the two continents of Shenzhou Euro are completely different. , orthodox inheritance, the subtle differences in it cannot be expressed clearly by words alone.

Just when he didn't know how to explain, Taoist Jin Lingzi on the opposite side had already strode forward, and said loudly: "This friend Argulis's Oulo spell is really amazing, but friend Daoist, don't underestimate my Shenzhou! Daoism. I am poor, but I am not talented, so now I will learn from the true superior Taoism of the Heavenly Master Taoism! Please don’t get stuck with this fireball magic anymore, if you have any means, let’s use it together to see if you can compete!"

After he finished speaking, Taoist Jin Lingzi directly tore off the bandages covering the wound on his hand, and said in a low voice: "The god will protect the body, and slay demons."

A layer of golden armor appeared on Taoist Jin Lingzi, which was the method he used to face the strong man Minx in the inn before, and then he took out two talismans from his arms and threw them into the air, one talisman turned into A phantom of the Suzaku flew down, landed on his armor and merged into one, and another one turned into a golden long sword and fell into his hand.

ps: The bitmap of True Spirit Industry was made by Tao Hongjing, not Zhang Daoling.The development of Taoism is indeed a very complicated process, and the system of gods and spirits is also established by coaxing people into mastery, which runs counter to Taoism.Taoism and Taoism are completely different things.This is not a novel about cultivating immortals. It can be regarded as a martial arts novel with a background of Taoism and skills.

Speaking of which, do those who write novels about "cultivation of immortality" and "cultivation of truth" really understand what these two words mean? (To be continued..)