Blade of Reckoning
Chapter 86

Setting Up Altar to Bestow Title to God

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"Capital?"

Guan WanChe's eyes flashed, but he lowered his head and clasped his fists, "I'm humble and stupid, I don't understand what Lord Chang means."

The one-eyed man's name is Chang Xuan, which is Commandery Commandant Office Chang'an Garrison.

Great Xuan Dynasty Commandery Commandant Office is huge. In addition to the capital headquarters, there are health clinics in every state capital. Each health center has three thousand households, and each thousand households have ten hundred households.

There are two Banner Officers under Baihu's command, one Banner Officer is in charge of five small flags, and one small flag commands ten subordinates.

Guan WanChe came up and became Banner Officer, which shows how much Chang Xuan values him.

Facing Guan WanChe's inquiry, Chang Xuan glanced lightly and said, "Do you not understand, or are you just pretending to be confused?"

Guan WanChe's eyelids twitched, and cold sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead.

Unexpectedly, Chang Xuan was not angry. Instead, he nodded and sighed, "It's better to pretend to be confused. If you are a fool, I don't dare to keep you by my side."

"Others see our Commandery Commandant Office as majestic, but you will understand the feeling later on. Imperial Court is dangerous. If we make it even more difficult, if we make a wrong step, we will be shattered to pieces!"

"In the past, Prince Pingyang rebelled and had his whole family executed. Then Princess Fu'an was just a daughter-in-law. Eunuch Lu is also a fool. He was able to escape the capital safely. If no one helps him, it will be a joke!"

"One order from the capital was able to mobilize bandits from two states, come to Guanzhong to steal things, massacre villages and silence them, and they even managed to hide this from our spies. Who is planning this?"

"Lord Li presented the New-Style Gunpowder formula. The emperor strictly ordered it to be kept secret, but Maitreya Sect was able to get the information and even sneaked into the government office to steal..."

"Chang'an Garrison, it's full of holes!"

Guan WanChe felt chilled after hearing the other party's analysis. He couldn't help but swallowed, "Sir, what should we do?"

"What to do?"

Chang Xuan smiled, his one eye full of coldness, "I'm just saying, for such a big case, everyone can be avoided faster than anyone else, and they are all left to me."

"Without this news, I might have been kept in the dark and made a scapegoat. But now that I know, I have the means."

"Prosperity is right in front of you, retreating is a dead end."

"Everyone, please dare to take a gamble with me!"

"I am willing to listen to your orders!"

"Uncle, this is layman Li."

"I've met senior Qing YangZi."

In the big account, Luo MingZi introduced both parties.

Wang Dao Xuan is familiar with Qing YangZi and often comes to ask for advice.

Qing YangZi saw his tenacity in pursuing the Tao. Although he had no chance to meet Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect, he admired him very much and gave him careful guidance.

And Li Yan, this is the first time to see this Xianyang temple blessing.

I saw that he was full of heaven, had a kind face, and had a long beard and white eyebrows. Li Yan couldn't help but secretly praise him, he looked like a fairy.

"Oh, the layman has such a good face."

Qing YangZi looked at Li Yan, stroked his beard, smiled and nodded.

Li Yan was startled, "Senior is joking."

Qing YangZi smiled and shook his head, then said, "Can I show Pindao the mark of the ultimatum?"

Li Yan quickly stepped forward and stretched out his left palm.

He learned from Wang Dao Xuan that this Qing YangZi was a noble man. Without his help in interceding, Wang Dao Xuan would not have had the chance to go to Tai Bai Mountain Building the Tower.

Qing YangZi looked at it carefully for a few times, stroked his beard and nodded. "Yes, it is the secret decree from the underworld, which means good luck and good fortune."

Li Yan was dumbfounded, shook his head and said, "Senior is joking, I am not Underworld Messenger. I have this job, and if I fail to complete it, my life will be in danger. How can I be blessed?"

"When fate comes, blessings and misfortunes can only happen in a thought."

Qing YangZi stroked his beard and smiled and said, "Underworld Messenger is good at communicating Yin Soul, so there are many opportunities to make ultimatums. Once you have this thing, the danger will be greatly reduced when you pass through the Yin. You can also use it to summon the Yin Division's troops, which is extremely powerful."

"Xuan Gate People studied the truth and realized the Tao. He burned incense and chanted sutras every morning and evening. He didn't dare to slack off at all. However, there are very few people who can reach the gods. Recruiting soldiers and horses is even more time-consuming and labor-intensive."

"If this isn't a blessing, what is it?"

"As for the way, people who have passed through the Yin are not the only ones. In the Jin Dynasty, some people had to go into the cave to dream and see the peach blossom garden. In the Tang Dynasty, there were prime ministers who had to go through the ultimatum to kill the demon dragon. In the Song Dynasty, there were famous ministers who had to go through the ultimatum to judge the yin and yang. Sooner or later, lay people will find their own way."

Li Yan said thoughtfully, "Junior also encountered something recently..."

With that said, he told the story of Cold Altar Wandering Master.

Qing YangZi After hearing this, he thought for a moment and said with a smile, "It doesn't matter, since I am a traveling master and it is related to the Gou Ultimatum, just let it take its course."

"I, Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect, have an order not to interfere in the affairs of the underworld. I don't know much about this. If you follow the guidance, you may be able to open up opportunities."

"Thank you, senior, for your advice."

Even Qing YangZi said this, and Li Yan became more determined in his plan.

After some conversation, Qing YangZi led the people out of the tent.

As soon as he left, Luo MingZi brought several Daoists into the tent, holding several plates of melon and fruit cakes in his hands. He nodded and said, "You guys must be hungry. Let's eat something to cushion ourselves. There is no fasting today."

Sha LiFei was a little confused, "This... is this a tribute?"

"Hahaha!"

A young Daoist priest with a round face directly picked up a piece of cold cake and threw it into his mouth, muttering, "Eat it with confidence, Martial Grandfather is not that stingy. At worst, I will play it on the altar and tell the disciples that they are hungry."

Luo MingZi also smiled and said, "It's okay, some things are just sincere and there is no need to stick to the rules, but some small mountain temples and ancestral halls are not so generous, so don't eat other people's tributes."

Since everyone has spoken out, Li Yan and the other three will naturally not be polite.

Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect's tributes are very exquisitely made, especially Five Colors Fruit, which is the craftsmanship of Tang Era that has been passed down to this day, and there are very few people who can make it.

This is a translucent pasta with five colors and five different fillings, symbolizing the five elements.

Not to mention the taste, but the craftsmanship is rare.

Sha LiFei wolfed down a few. Seeing that Daoist Daoist Enforcement Hall was easy to get along with, he immediately smiled and said, "Daoist priests, when the matter is over, I, Old Sha, will treat you. Let's go to Qingfeng Restaurant."

"Today Double Ninth, how can I not drink chrysanthemum wine and eat crabs!"

Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect is not afraid of meat and wine, and can eat anything except "beef, mullet, swan goose, and dog meat".

After all, it is Xuanmen Enforcement Hall, and they will also take on work related to Xuanmen in the future, so Sha LiFei wants to take the opportunity to build a good relationship.

"Let's talk about it another day."

Luo MingZi shook his head and said, "Bestowing Title to Mountain God's religious rituals will start from Si Hour and will not end until after noon."

"After the rituals are over, the Mass Burial Grounds Mountain God will return to its place. When the time comes to build a temple and offer incense, the mountain full of Lonely Souls and Wild Ghosts will be able to be stable. Next, we can continue to do things to transcend Yin Soul. I'm afraid it will be busy for a long time."

Wang Dao Xuan handed over his hand sternly, "This move has immeasurable merit."

Luo MingZi said calmly, "It is my Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect duty to balance yin and yang and protect one side. Fellow Daoist, I have oversold you."

As he spoke, his face became solemn, "But our move has caused some gangsters to lose their opportunity, including many strange people."

"Although Military Cavalry Commandant Lord Fan has sent troops to drive away West Traveling Beggars and sent people to set up external cards, these people must find ways to sneak into the mountains to seize the treasure."

"Commandery Commandant Office's Chang Baihu brought a hundred people, plus my thirty brothers from the Enforcement Hall. The task is to drive away all these people while the ritual is in progress."

"To avoid any misunderstanding, please stay here and don't run away."

"By the way, you guys want to send the dead back home?"

"That's right, it's the last wish of senior Underworld Messenger..."

A few people were eating and chatting, and Daoist priests would come and go from time to time.

Before you know it, it's approaching Si Hour (09:00 to 11:00).

Phew!

In the distance, several Signal Arrow suddenly shot into the sky.

A round-faced Daoist stood up immediately, pinched Yang Seal, and twitched his ears, "Someone broke into the mountain, and Commandery Commandant Office is chasing him!"

Luo MingZi frowned slightly, "Looks like we still don't want to give up, let's go!"

After saying that, he quickly left with his fellow disciples.

Inside the tent, the three Li Yan looked at each other.

"Would you like to help me?"

"Forget it, there are so many experts, it would be strange if someone could break in..."

The three of them discussed it for a while, then left the tent and walked towards the altar.

At this time, it has reached Si Hour, and the science instrument is officially opened.

Daoist boys burned incense and chanted sutras, and there was also a group of drummers who played drums and chimes, and played sheng and wooden fish. The scene was lively with a hint of solemnity.

Several Old Taoist, headed by Qing YangZi, had changed into solemn robes, holding Hu Tablet in their hands, and slowly ascended the altar as if they were paying tribute to the temple.

Above the altar, there is a bronze Demon Revealing Mirror hanging high.

Outside the mandala, twelve Enforcement Hall disciples stood holding swords. After Luo MingZi left, they had to protect the mandala.

Wang Dao Xuan introduced in a low voice from the side, "I don't know much about the Tai Xuan Orthodox Sect Keyi, but I know roughly that they have thirty true altars and sixty true peaces."

"The 'Altar' is the place for rituals and rituals, and the 'Jing' is the place for practice. No matter which one, it can have its own situation, and the same is true for other Dharma lines."

"Looking at this, it should be Imperial True Profound Altar, which is dedicated to the imperial fiefdom only..."

Li Yan was listening and had some realization in his mind.

There is no Spiritual Energy in this world, but there are Gang and Sha. Both of them are a bit like the formations that use Gang Sha, but one is a method and the other is practice.

If everything goes smoothly Building the Tower, and the inheritance is passed on, maybe there will be a corresponding method...

Just as Li Yan was thinking, he suddenly sniffed and looked around with suspicion.

He seemed... to smell gunpowder!

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