Blade of Reckoning
Chapter 77

Cloud Thunder Divine Drum

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This situation has never happened before.

Great Luo Dharma Body is his biggest secret. Apart from absorbing Heavenly Spiritual Treasure for repair, this is the first time something has acted on it.

And, it's from the mysterious Netherworld Underworld!

This feeling is like being peered into secrets by ghosts and gods.

Li Yan How can I not panic in my heart?

Luo MingZi shook his head and said, "I don't know either."

"Although the gods of the Yin Division are innate Orthodox God and are worshiped in various places, I, Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect, have not been involved, and one of the decrees is not to interfere with the affairs of the Yin Division. At most, I can use the prison-breaking method to save Yin Soul."

"The only thing I know is that those with the Gou Dao mark are selected by the underworld to become Living Underworld Messenger and walk as Netherworld Human Realm."

"But you are not Underworld Messenger. There are many Yin Soul hidden in the cracks deep underground. They cannot pass through the underworld or arrest people. How can they fulfill the orders of the underworld?"

"Well, I see that your qualifications are acceptable, and I was thinking of going back and asking you to join Enforcement Hall and be a peripheral person, but I can't do that now."

Li Yan thought of the tragic situation before Wu Lao Si died, and said with lingering fear, "If you fail to complete the task, will you die?"

Luo MingZi shook his head and said, "I don't know even if I am a poor person. After all, it involves the underworld. Living Underworld Messenger's actions are mostly secretive and not known to outsiders."

"Let's do this. I will ask the master when I go back to see if he knows about it. The most urgent task is to find out the origin of this ultimatum."

Li Yan frowned, "Junior doesn't quite understand."

Luo MingZi sighed, "The underworld is dim and unpredictable. Some people worship North Yin Fengdu Emperor, and have Five Direction Ghost Emperors under their command. Some people worship Ten Hell Lords, and they take turns serving as Mount Tai Prefect. In our sect's classics, they are all innate Orthodox God. Only by knowing where the Gou ultimatum comes from can we make a decision."

"Also, it's best to ask senior Living Underworld Messenger."

Li Yan nodded seriously, "Thank you, senior, I will take note of it."

Luo MingZi continued, "Also, do you know about Mass Burial Grounds Mountain Tai Sui?"

Li Yan replied, "I know something."

Luo MingZi said coldly, "The mountain god is Orthodox God. Now that we know the news, how can Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect let those people do whatever they want? This is why Pindao is rushing back."

"In the near future, several senior brothers will return. Master Qing YangZi will preside over the Ritual Altar Sacrifice event to help the mountain god return to his throne and eliminate the Mass Burial Grounds Yin Qi in order to ward off disasters. At that time, the imperial court will also take action to drive away West Traveling Beggar Den and those people in the world."

"You must not get involved in this matter out of greed. Also, if you want to gain some knowledge, you can go to the foot of the mountain to watch the ceremony."

"Thank you, senior."

Li Yan quickly handed over his hand and thanked him.

This level of ritual must involve many Daoist masters, and outsiders can see it, which will be helpful for future spiritual practice.

Luo MingZi nodded and sighed, "You're welcome."

"Practice in Daoism is difficult. Daoism is only one of them, and the more important thing is to be upright. Since I entered Enforcement Hall, I have seen too many Daoist friends go astray. Indulging in the small profits in front of me, blinding my true heart, and destroying my body and Daoism."

"I see the Killing Intent hidden between your eyebrows. You must be sure to walk steadily on this road!"

After saying that, he cupped his hands and walked away.

Li Yan respectfully bowed his hands and said goodbye.

He had some thoughts about the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect before. He felt that these people were superior, and as the state religion, most of them were greedy for profit.

But now it seems that at least the Luo MingZi I came into contact with is an admirable and righteous person.

Thinking of this, Li Yan looked at the check mark in his hand again, feeling a little worried.

Living Underworld Messenger sounds very fierce, and even Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect treats him politely, but judging from the performance of Wu Lao Si, it is really not a good job.

By the way, Wu Lao Si worships North Yin Fengdu Emperor.

Could it be this strong man who captured him?

Just when Li Yan was deep in thought, Manager Wan came over again and said with a smile, "Brother Li, he has been rescued, what are you worried about?"

"Your war drum is ready, why don't you come and take a look."

"Oh, okay?"

Li Yan Hearing this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Arriving at the backyard, a war drum was already placed on a wooden stand.

As Manager Wan said, this war drum has been reduced.

The original size of Qin Han War Drums is as long as an adult's arms. It is divided into three parts: expedition, battle, and triumph. It also has drums, cymbals, gongs, locks, bells, knives, guns, door flags, etc. When playing, a hundred drums sound in unison, which is majestic.

This drum is no wider than the basin and looks a bit small.

However, Li Yan dare not underestimate it.

On the drum body, Thunderstruck Jujube Wood has been wiped with tung oil and turned into glazed amber color, and there are branches-like lightning strike lines, as if thousands of thunders have fallen.

The drum skin is made of high-quality Rhinoceros Hide, with a darker color, and is inlaid with fine copper nails, forming a series of Cloud Pattern, which, combined with the thunder patterns below, forms a picture of thunder falling in the clouds.

Li Yan has opened Olfactory Mystical Power.

He could smell the blazing thunder and fire Gang Qi coming from the drum. It was much more powerful than the plaque on the old house that once held hundreds of battles.

"What a drum!"

Li Yan was so happy that she couldn't help but cheer.

Manager Wan stroked his beard and smiled, his brows full of pride, "If little brother wants to refine other magic weapons, I don't have the ability, but when it comes to drum refining, I Hearing Sound Pavilion have never served anyone in the entire Guanzhong."

He was telling the truth, otherwise he wouldn't have taken Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect's job.

Seeing that Li Yan was eager to go up and knock, Manager Wan quickly stopped him, "Brother Li, don't worry, this drum hasn't been consecrated yet, follow me and move it into the hall."

After saying that, he asked Li Yan to bring the drum into the ancestral hall and place it in front of the offering table.

Manager Wan first changed his outfit, wearing black clothes and a red belt around his waist. Then he looked solemn, placed the tributes in order, and covered the drum with red cloth.

After doing this, he rang the bell with his left hand and kept chanting.

Li Yan did not enter the house, but stood outside the courtyard and watched quietly.

He knew that the last step of all magic weapons, from the construction of huge statues of gods and Buddhas, to the edicts of straw men and paper horses, and even the yarrow used for invisibility, was to be consecrated.

It's like the finishing touch. Only when the light is turned on can the situation be formed.

Xuanmen craftsmen are good at this, Manager Wan did not avoid him, it was a kind of encouragement.

I saw Manager Wan chanting a mantra and ringing the bell, circling the altar nine times, lighting forty-nine incense sticks, bowing to the statue, then coming to the courtyard, bowing in the direction of Six Household Gods, and finally bowing to heaven and earth before returning to the hall.

"We respectfully invite the Patriarch to come to the altar!"

After a low drink, Manager Wan put the incense on the drum, then lifted the red cloth covering the drum, picked up a red pen, dipped it in cinnabar and cockscomb blood, and drew symbols in the air, Binding of Evil Entering the Taboo, and recited at the same time. "There are Eight Tones in the sky and the earth. The earth is called Xun, the trumpet is called Sheng, the skin is called drum, the bamboo is called pipe, the silk is called string, the stone is called chime, the gold is called bell, and the wood is called jade."

"The heaven and earth are prosperous, and the days and days are auspicious. I follow the order of our ancestors..."

"Open your body and fill your belly with the universe!"

"Open your drum and nails, and the stars will determine the world!"

"Open your drum head, the thunder will shake the heaven and the earth!"

As he chanted, Manager Wan held the pen and marked various parts of the drum body.

Li Yan opened Olfactory Mystical Power and felt deeper.

Ancestor Altar has become a situation in the hall, with Shengang as the center, surrounded by incense, and Six Household Gods, forming a formation.

As for the war drum, Gang Qi converged and condensed after the cinnabar was written again and again, gradually gaining momentum, and then slowly falling back.

After the consecration, the war drums became like mortal objects.

But Li Yan knows that this Yun Lei Drum has now truly become a magic weapon. As long as it is activated by the gods, it can emit thunder sounds to scare evil spirits.

"Hahaha!"

Seeing Li Yan's eager eyes, Manager Wan smiled and said, "Brother Li, try the drums!"

Li Yan was not polite, he just took the drum out, put it on a shelf in the courtyard, tightened his stance, made his chest and abdomen tremble, and while making a "hum" sound in his mouth, he slapped the drum surface.

Boom!

The war drum of Yun Lei is not loud, but it makes a roaring sound.

It can be heard clearly throughout the compound.

The carpenters in the yard were all experts in making drums. As soon as they heard that they had made a good drum, they couldn't stand still. They all put down their work and ran to the backyard to watch.

And Li Yan's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

He could feel that as the drum beat vibrated, the thoracic fascia resonated with it, like a lightning strike, making his whole body numb.

In terms of effect, it far exceeds the previous drum.

But this is not the real Divine Drum Cloud Thunder Sound.

Li Yan hesitated a little and looked at Manager Wan.

Manager Wan stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Don't worry, if it breaks, I will smash this sign for you!"

"Senior is joking."

Li Yan took a deep breath and patted the drum head again.

But this time, he used Yin Power from Hidden Strength.

Boom!

There was a loud noise, and people around him bared their teeth and covered their ears.

Li Yan was trembling all over, like an electric shock. He took a few deep breaths before he regained his composure, and a smile appeared on his lips unconsciously.

This is the real Divine Drum Cloud Thunder Sound!

The trembling sound of the drum can not only quickly stimulate the fascia, wrap the energy into a circle, concentrate Martial Power all over the body, increase the skill, but also practice Hidden Strength.

Hard and soft, yin and yang, trembling, silk...

Hidden Strength Martial Power can be turned over and over again. If it can be used continuously and the various Martial Power moves are perfectly matched, it will be considered as Peak of Hidden Strength.

With the help of Yun Lei Gu, nothing is a problem!

Manager Wan nodded slightly, obviously very satisfied, and loudly ordered, "Come here, carry the drum stand out of the door."

Everyone quickly stepped forward and carried the drum stand and Yun Lei Drum out of the courtyard.

Manager Wan then looked solemn and explained, "This Cloud Thunder Divine Drum is a magic weapon. If you strike it with the spirit, it can scare away evil spirits. There is Ancestor Altar in the hospital. To avoid disrespect and Gang Qi conflict, you can only take it out of the hospital."

Li Yan nodded, Shen Shen cooperated with Hidden Strength, and shot out with one palm.

Buzz!

This time, the drum surface vibrated, and the sound was almost the same as before, but the Lei Gang energy spread rapidly with the sound of the drum.

Wow!

On the branches in the distance, birds flew in fright, and the dogs in the village whimpered and clamped their tails.

Others, however, only felt a burst of thunder in their heads, and it took them a long time to come back to their senses.

Li Yan's eyes were filled with ecstasy.

This thing can scare even the living Living Soul. The weaker Lonely Souls and Wild Ghosts may run away after hearing it. If it gets close, it will be scared to death.

Unfortunately, it is very powerful and consumes a lot of money.

After only using it once, he felt a little tired.

Manager Wan came over again, pointed at a small copper beast's mouth on the drum, and whispered, "The Demon Suppression Coin knife spike hung here is more powerful, but with your skills, I'm afraid it will be difficult to activate it. And as a trump card, it is best not to show it in public."

"Yes, thank you, senior."

Li Yan couldn't hide the joy on his face and once again handed over his hand to express his thanks.

At this moment, a horse came galloping from the dirt road at the entrance of the village.

Immediately, a young man in a warrior robe came to the front of the courtyard. He turned over gracefully and dismounted, then cupped his hands and said, "Zhang Clan Martial Hall Liu San, I have seen Young Hero Li!"

Zhang Clan Martial Hall, isn't Huan who is fighting with the Zhou family? What are you doing here?

Li Yan was a little confused, "Your Excellency came here, but what happened?"

Liu San said in a deep voice, "Master, please come over."

"Zhou Pan, I want Washing Hands in a Golden Basin to retire!"

"Washing Hands in a Golden Basin?"

Li Yan's eyes became gloomy, "If the grudges are not resolved, what he wants is not good!"

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