The Upright Heart Hall is located behind the Tianshu Hall, which is the highest point of Upright Yang Peak.
The building is a single hall with three bays in width and three courtyards in depth, with side rooms on both sides, forming a traditional courtyard layout.
The abbot of the Upper Court Zhiyun, usually stays in the Upright Heart Hall.
Most of the secular affairs of the Upper Court were handled by the Three Capitals and Five Masters. Zhiyun, Zhiyun actually rarely handled specific matters.
Zhou Wuji and Wuleng walked for a while, inquiring about some things at the Upper Court along the way.
Wuleng clearly held Zhiyun in high esteem, praising him extensively in his words.
Zhou Wuji saw the massive Upper Court with his own eyes, but he couldn't help but have some doubts. Could a cultivator who was devoted to cultivation and indifferent to fame and fortune really manage such a large Upper Court?
Upon arriving Upright Heart Hall, Zhiyuan whispered to Zhou Wuji, "Although the abbot has a good temperament, he is still a Second Rank True Person. Be more alert."
Seeing Zhou Wuji deep in thought, Zhiyuan reminded him to pay attention to something.
Zhou Wuji nodded; he naturally meant no disrespect.
On the contrary, Second Rank True Person is a top-tier expert in this world.
According to Daoist rules, the fifth-rank cultivator cultivates the Five Viscera Temple the Fifth Rank and condenses the five spirits. From then on, the five internal organs generate spirits, and the casting of spells Wuai.
Upon reaching the Fourth Rank, one must open up thirty-three acupoints along the spine, a process known as ascending to the Thirty-Three Heavens.
Once the Jade Pillow acupoint is opened and connected to the Heavenly Gate, the seven orifices, five internal organs, and thirty-three vertebrae are connected as one, completing the great cycle of the Heavenly Circulation, and one officially enters the extraordinary realm, which is the Third Rank.
The Second Rank involves rebuilding the upper Dantian and condensing the sea of consciousness into the Origin Spirit Jade Chamber, also known as the Niwan Palace.
In Buddhism, this state of mind is called "Bright Wheel," meaning clear and enlightened wisdom, and the understanding of all things.
Once a primordial spirit is generated in the Origin Spirit Jade Chamber, First Rank.
The Northern Pole Sect's decline is mainly due to the fact that it has not produced First Rank expert in over a hundred years, and it can only rely on Zhou Xuan'an to support it.
Zhou Xuan'an is already 170 years old, and his days are numbered. The entire Northern Pole Sect is eager to cultivate a second First Rank expert.
Zhiyun is already eighty-six years old this year. Many people believe that at Zhiyun age, Zhi Yun's vitality is waning, and it is almost impossible for him to condense a primordial spirit and advance to the First Rank.
Zhou Wuji had been distracted by these thoughts, which was why he was somewhat absent-minded. Once he entered the Upright Heart Hall, he immediately suppressed all distracting thoughts and focused intently on following Zhiyuan.
The courtyard of the Upright Heart Hall is not large. On a sunny spring morning, an old Daoist priest with white hair, white eyebrows, and a white beard was sunbathing in the courtyard.
He sat relaxed on a bamboo chair, dressed in a blue Daoist robe, his white hair tied in a Daoist bun, with an ebony hairpin casually pinned to it.
The old Daoist priest had refined features, bright eyes, and rosy skin. He sat casually in the chair, naturally giving people the impression of having the air of an immortal.
Zhou Wuji had met so many highly skilled cultivators, but only this old Daoist priest displayed such a detached, leisurely, and carefree demeanor.
Without a doubt, this is True Person Zhiyun, the abbot of the Upper Court, Second Rank cultivator.
Zhiyuan first bowed respectfully. "Abbot, I have brought Zhou Wuji with me."
Zhou Wuji stepped forward and bowed deeply. "Disciple Zhou Wuji greets the Abbot."
The white-haired, white-browed, True Person Zhiyun slowly raised his head and glanced at Zhou Wuji.
Bright sunlight streamed down from above, making the hundreds of star patterns on Zhou Wuji's gold-flecked robe shimmer. But even brighter than the star patterns were Zhou Wuji's eyes; the youthful energy emanating from his brows seemed to shine even brighter than the sun in the sky.
Zhiyun seen countless talented individuals, Zhiyun couldn't help but exclaim upon seeing this, "So elegant and handsome, truly extraordinary!"
He then said with great satisfaction, "With such outstanding younger generations, the sect will surely be revitalized."
With Zhiyuan smile, Zhou Wuji bowed his head respectfully.
Zhiyun was speaking of important matters of the sect, not specifically referring to him, so there was no reason for him to be modest.
"As people get older, they inevitably become more talkative."
Zhiyun smiled and said to Zhou Wuji, " Zhiyuan Brother Zhi Yuan's cultivation is profound. With him imparting his teachings and initiating your talisman, there will be absolutely no mistakes."
"You are exceptionally talented and capable. You must cultivate diligently in the Upper Court, so as not to let down the sect, your teachers, or yourself."
"I will keep the abbot's teachings in mind and will diligently cultivate myself without ever slacking off," Zhou Wuji replied respectfully.
Zhiyun then said to Zhiyuan, "This is a promising talent. Since he is now under your tutelage, you should diligently impart your teachings to him."
Zhiyuan acted particularly honest and sincere in front of Zhiyun, repeatedly agreeing, and said nothing else.
The transmission of ordination and the bestowal of rank are major events and must be approved by the abbot.
Zhiyuan achieved his goal with Zhou Wuji, and after chatting for a few more minutes, he took his leave.
After leaving the Upright Heart Hall, Zhiyuan wiped his forehead and muttered, "I don't know why, but I always get a little nervous when I see the abbot."
Zhou Wuji didn't speak, but he wholeheartedly agreed with Zhiyuan.
Zhiyun, Zhiyun his white eyebrows, white hair, and white beard, looked kind and dignified, and spoke in a gentle manner, but for some reason, he always made him feel very depressed.
Perhaps it was Zhiyun's cultivation level was too high, that even without actively casting spells, he was suppressed at the level of Divine Sense.
Back at the Flying Profound Hall, Zhiyuan gave Zhou Wuji a scripture titled " The Great Precepts of the Three Altars ".
Sixth Rank Daoist priest should observe the " Great Precepts of the Initial Altar ".
The precepts are quite complex, consisting of 108 articles. The content is roughly the same as the Ultimate Perfection Precepts, but the level is higher and the punishments for violating the precepts are more severe.
During the ordination ceremony, Zhou Wuji was required to recite the Great Precepts of the Initial Altar without error.
After Zhiyuan left, Zhou Wuji reviewed the Great Precepts of the Initial Altar twice, imprinting them completely in his memory with his powerful Divine Sense, never to be forgotten.
The Great Precepts of the Initial Altar is actually very important, representing the covenant between the cultivator and the god. It means that the cultivator abides by the precepts and receives divine power to subdue demons and monsters, thus cultivating the Tao Devil Cultivator.
Reciting the precepts is a very important part of the ritual. Although there will be no real punishment for reciting them incorrectly, it will undermine the sacredness and solemnity of the ritual and will often be regarded as a lack of piety in practice.
Even if the ordination and regalia are completed, the stain left on this matter will still be recorded.
Previously, when Zhou Wuji was transmitting ordination and bestowing talismans in the Lower Court, there weren't so many formalities. But things were different when he went to the Upper Court.
Of course, there are usually no outsiders involved in the ordinary transmission and conferment of ordination, so minor mistakes are not a big deal.
True Person Zhihua mentioned it did Zhou Wuji realize that many people were actually interested in his ordination and conferment of rank.
Reciting the precepts is such a trivial matter that it's not worth mentioning.
The key issue is how to resolve the problem of the Northern Emperor's Blessing.
The Northern Emperor's Blessing is a rare occurrence; according to records, he seems to be the only one to receive such a blessing in the past few hundred years.
They blessed me the first two times, so it's normal that they didn't this time. No one from top to bottom will say anything.
The problem is that no blessing was bestowed this time, which makes others wonder if there was something wrong with the previous two Northern Emperor's Blessing.
Another extremely important point is that the Upper Court is full of talented people, and the internal competition is fierce.
The infighting among the seven major clans, coupled with the power struggles among the Aristocratic Clan, has made the situation in the Upper Court extremely complex.
Zhou Wuji knew that the reason True Person Zhihua specifically reminded him was that he hoped that he could receive the Northern Emperor's Blessing during the transmission of ordination and the bestowal of talismans.
Only by doing this can one quickly stand out and gain attention without directly clashing with various factions.
In other words, the Northern Emperor's Blessing is a path unique to him, one that no one else can take, and it is also a shortcut to the throne.
Even the fact that True Person Zhihua values him so highly is partly due to the Northern Emperor's Blessing.
Otherwise, why would True Person Zhihua pass on the Tianji Sword upon meeting him? Was it really because he was good-looking and had a pleasant voice?!
Zhou Wuji felt a pang of regret. He should have accumulated more Origin Profound Qi; at least it would have directly boosted his cultivation, making it seem like he'd Northern Emperor's Blessing...
When he went to Cloud Dragon Lower Court, he also considered going to the Ten Thousand Ghosts Grotto to kill some more high-level ghosts.
However, since Uncle Yiping had been transferred back to the Flying Profound Hall, he had no reason to go to the Ten Thousand Ghosts Grotto again.
Now he only has a few strands of Origin Mystic Essence left, the most valuable of which is the Black Deer King's Origin Mystic Essence.
If it is transformed during the ordination ceremony, it can enhance the body. The problem is that changes at the physical level are difficult to directly manifest.
Unless he can break through his cultivation bottleneck and upgrade the Army-Breaking Sword to the Fifth Rank rank.
He has solidified his foundation, and with the Jade Liquid enhancing his origin, his total True Qi has reached eight thousand. He can advance to the Fifth Rank after cultivating for another two months.
Right now, however, there's simply not enough time to break through.
Zhou Wuji thought of the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment. He clearly hadn't fully mastered this Divine Artifact, or rather, he didn't know the true usage of the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment.
The number one killing Divine Artifact Daoist sect is completely powerless in his hands, which is somewhat laughable.
"Does that mean we have to throw out the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment when facing an enemy?"
An idea popped into Zhou Wuji's head, but he found it somewhat absurd.
What's the point of throwing the Divine Artifact out?
However, perhaps we could try finding a weak monster or ghost... as long as no one else knows.
He also knew in his heart that the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment was an unparalleled divine Divine Artifact of the Northern Pole Sect, and the sect must have Secret Method to control the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment.
According to the rules, only the sect leader can control the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment.
Only by becoming the True Disciple disciple could he possibly obtain the relevant Secret Method...
Zhou Wuji suppressed these distracting thoughts; thinking about them now Wuyi. He should think about how to perform a miracle and pretend to be a chosen one of God.
Suddenly, a thought struck him: the Big Dipper Star Eye.
He always thought that the Big Dipper Star Eye was Divine Ability condensed from Secret Method, and that as long as he cultivated the Northern Dipper Tianshu Scripture and the Northern Dipper Heavenly Pivot Yin Thunder to perfection, he could condense this Divine Ability.
However, even someone as powerful as True Person Zhihua clearly did not possess such Divine Ability.
Wuming, Daoist Yizhen, Xie Lingyun, Li Ruyi, Yang Tie Ying, Daoist Yiping, and then Wuzheng, Wuleng, Zhiyuan.
There were nine people in total, and their reactions to the Jade Liquid varied. However, none of the eight Northern Pole Sect cultivators resonated with the Big Dipper Star Domain.
Another point is that he sensed the underground Qi Eye when he first advanced to the Qi Consumption stage at Hidden Dragon Temple. At that time, his cultivation level was low, and he did not have the Big Dipper Star Eye.
Ultimately, his ability to resonate with the Big Dipper Star Domain and condense the Big Dipper Star Eye technique relied on the Northern Emperor's Book of Heavenly Punishment.
Zhou Wuji recalled the scene when he first arrived at the Upper Court a few days ago. The majestic and sacred North Pole Heavenly Emperor Hall filled him with emotion, and he thought that the hall was rigorous in its design and of extremely high standard, and was implicitly the central hub of the Upper Court.
The statue of the North Pole Heavenly Emperor embodies the power of countless believers' wishes and converges with arrays spread throughout the four directions to form a vast Law Domain.
However, the faith of believers only gathers on the statue and is transformed into the Law Power the magic array through the array; no one can actually operate this power.
In essence, the power of will is the combined Divine Sense of countless people, albeit an extremely subtle one.
Zhou Wuji had an idea: if he could guide some of the willpower for his own use, perhaps he could pretend it was a miracle.
As for how to do it, he wanted to use the Big Dipper Star Eye to take a good look and see clearly the relationship between the magic array, the statue, and the power of wishes.
Zhou Wuji sat with his eyes closed in meditation, his brows Divine Aperture connecting with the Big Dipper Seven Stars in the heavens.
Under the blazing sun, the stars were dim, yet the intense stellar energy still permeated the heavens and the earth.
Through the stars above the nine heavens, Zhou Wuji "saw" the North Pole Heavenly Emperor Hall, saw the divine statue gathering a vast, ocean-like source of power, and saw an invisible yet meticulously ordered magic array covering numerous mountain peaks, forming a vast Law Domain encompassing mountains and lakes...
He also saw several exceptionally powerful beams of life energy, shining steadily and quietly...