This time it was even more terrifying than the last, with lightning flashing, heavenly fire scorching, and heavenly water pouring down.
Countless natural disasters and strange phenomena appeared in the sky.
"Damn it! This is going to kill me! What's wrong with me? I'm just using your authority a little, you're so stingy!" Lin Yu couldn't help but complain when he saw this scene.
Although he had a premonition that something bad might happen before he started creating the work, he never expected the trouble to be this big.
This is because his "Heaven-Reaching Talisman" this time can truly be said to have reached the heavens.
Ordinary talismans are drawn and recorded through a system of ordination. When you use talismans, it's like a subordinate reporting to a superior that they want to use them.
They all consulted the righteous gods of the Thunder Ministry and Fire Ministry, saying, "I need to use your authority, please approve it."
Major sects like Maoshan might have stronger backing, similar to the Heavenly Master's Decree, meaning they have powerful connections. But even so, they still need to put on a show and use imperial edicts to make their talismans effective.
This is a way of showing respect to the gods. After all, strength is still the most important factor. If you are weak, you should show basic respect.
If everyone acted like those powerful figures, using any rules arbitrarily, wouldn't the world descend into chaos?
Lin Yu simply barged in, kicked them aside, and took control of the power.
It's like you barge into someone's house, kick the man aside, and take his wife for yourself.
Lin Yu's current minotaur-like behavior has angered them.
Who dares to be so presumptuous! Stealing my authority!
In a world without righteous gods, such magic can be used freely. But in a world where gods govern order, using authority without permission is tantamount to provoking the heavens.
"Oh no, time to run off to another world again~"
Lin Yu has already offended a large number of Divine Immortal before he has even become an immortal. He doesn't even want to think about it.
"Xiao Yu, are you alright?"
Uncle Nine arrived at his door at that moment and knocked.
He had just been teaching Wen Cai Qiu Sheng how to draw talismans when he sensed the Daoist aura emanating from Lin Yu's cultivation. He was initially pleased that his disciple had made progress again.
In just a moment, the world-ending phenomenon appeared in the sky. Most importantly, Uncle Nine sensed that these natural disasters had ultimately locked onto his own disciple's aura.
Uncle Nine was instantly dumbfounded.
What did my lovely, clever, and obedient apprentice do to offend you, God? Why must you destroy him?
"It's alright, Master. I might have to go out and hide for a couple of days. Don't worry." Seeing that his aura had been locked on, Lin Yu didn't dare to delay and quickly bought Teleportation Talisman in the group.
[Lin Yu: @Xu Xian, are you free? I'd like to hide in your world for a while.]
[Lin Yu: @Xiao Yan, are you free? I'd like to hide out at your place for a bit.]
Lin Yu tagged everyone in the group, just in case he could only choose one.
It takes time for them to reply, and if they don't agree, he'll be in big trouble.
Just as Lin Yu was anxiously waiting, the natural disaster in the sky had already gathered a terrifying power.
The lightning no longer flickered sporadically, but instead coalesced into a thick, silvery-white pillar of lightning, hanging in the sky with a constant buzzing sound, as if the surrounding air was frozen by this oppressive force.
The heavenly fire transformed into a rain of fire, each spark carrying a terrifying temperature, suspended in the air.
The water gathered into a curtain that blotted out the sky, like an invisible wall, completely blocking Lin Yu's escape route.
"It's alright, Lin Yu. Let's go and beg the ancestral master. Since the heavenly might didn't strike down immediately, there's still a glimmer of hope."
Uncle Nine grabbed Lin Yu's wrist and almost staggered as he rushed into the Ancestral Hall.
"Master, save me! Your disciple Lin Jiu has a rebellious disciple, Lin Yu, who has offended the heavens and is about to face divine punishment. I beg you, Master, to grant me a chance to live, considering our sect's generations of respectful cultivation and protection of this region!"
Suddenly, the incense burner on the offering table shook violently, and the ash from the three incense sticks fell in a flurry.
Uncle Nine's heart tightened; he knew that even the patriarch was helpless in this situation.
In the past, people in the human Underworld had little influence.
Not to mention that communication between heaven and earth has been severed, they can't even send messages up, let alone plead for mercy.
Seeing this, Uncle Nine clenched his fists tightly. "Xiao Yu, don't be afraid. Since there's really no other way, your master will risk his old life to protect you."
"It's just the sky, let's just puncture it!"
[Xu Xian: If Xiao Yu doesn't mind, you can come to Qiantang County to take refuge temporarily.]
[Xiao Yan: It's a bit dangerous here. I'm currently in the Black-Corner Region. If you're strong enough, come over.]
[Huang Rong: I'm free. I just ran away from home. If you come, we can travel together.]
[System: Come on, hurry up! My host is always nagging and complaining, you teach him a lesson.]
Most of the group members have replied; those who haven't are probably busy.
Lin Yu noticed a strange message: was the system calling him to teach him a lesson, or was he the one being taught a lesson?
Even the worst off with the system has some tricks up their sleeve. What if they try to teach him a lesson but end up getting killed instead? No, no, we absolutely can't go to the system.
Perfect timing! I can go to Xu Xian's place and see if I'll still get struck by lightning without using the Heaven-Reaching Talisman there.
If he went to Xu Xian's place and was punished even without using his skills, then he would truly become a wanted criminal.
Otherwise, even if he runs away now, he'll still get struck by lightning when he comes back, because ultimately, these world- Heaven-Reaching Talisman are no longer permitted to be used, so it's easy to get struck by lightning.
Just as Lin Yu was about to run away, Uncle Nine was also ready to fight to the death. He had already walked into the courtyard and was staring directly at Tianwei.
Lin Yu felt his eyes welling up with tears. He was about to say, "Master, there's no need for this. At worst, he can just run away. When he's strong enough, he'll come back and teach them a lesson!"
Suddenly, a blinding golden light shone from the center of the forehead of the statue of the True Lord he worshipped.
Lin Yu swallowed the words he was about to say, but the golden light made him glint and the two of them pass right past him, shooting straight into the sky.
The Faxiang the True Lord, which had just departed yesterday, has reappeared.
Yet it was a hundred times more magnificent than when the True Lord's Faxiang descended yesterday, like a golden sword slicing through the sky, forcing the celestial calamities gathered above to retreat by half a step.
What followed was a deafening laugh that echoed throughout the heavens and earth.
"Your authority is usable by demons! It is usable by immortals! It is usable by mortals! When did it become a forbidden possession you keep to yourselves?"
The immortal aura surrounding the True Lord caused the wind and rain in the world to temporarily cease.
Before the words were finished, the churning clouds in the depths seemed to offer a defense, but were interrupted by a sneer from the True Lord: "A mere mortal has borrowed a few wiles of power, yet he readily incites divine punishment. I grant this mortal's request—!"
These words struck like a thunderbolt, causing the clouds to churn violently and the aura of natural disaster that had been locking onto Lin Yu to weaken by more than half in an instant.
As the True Lord finished speaking, an imperial edict was also sent into Lin Yu's body.
Uncle Nine was both surprised and delighted upon seeing this, and hurriedly pulled Lin Yu to kowtow. "Thank you for your mercy, True Lord!"