Ascension Through Generations

Time passed by inadvertently, and eight years passed in a flash.

In the Devil's Palace in the Back Mountain, the Earthly Soul Altar is filled with gloomy air, empty and dead. There are dense holes cut into the surrounding stone walls. In each hole is a dark urn altar, with the mouth and body of the altar covered with A palm-sized yellow talisman.

Woohoo!

Countless ghost-sealing altars were shaking and struggling, and bursts of ghost cries and wolf howls were faintly emitted from the altar, which continued to echo in the cave. The evil spirit surged in the air, so thick that it almost took shape, and layers of dark ice and frost blew up from the ground, making it chilly. bone.

However, at this moment, in the center of the Earth Soul Altar, there was a circle of red flames that was more than ten feet wide, spreading out like a lotus flower.

This fire is soft and quiet, but exudes a faint sacred aura, and in the center of the lotus sits a heroic young man with a tall figure.

Zizzi!

As soon as the surrounding Yin evil spirits came into contact with the karmic fire, they made a sizzling sound, and were instantly devoured and refined, becoming the fuel that nourished the spiritual fire.

I don't know how much time passed, but as a long exhale sounded in the cave, the red flames on the ground quickly shrank, flew into the air in a flash, condensed into a lifelike red lotus, and disappeared into Zhao Sheng's eyebrows like lightning, turning into a red lotus. It is a red lotus flame pattern.

Zhao Sheng's skin gradually returned to white color, his eyes opened, two rays of divine light suddenly penetrated the surrounding darkness, and the sound of ghosts crying in the air suddenly stopped.

With a thought, the book of hundreds of generations emerged from the sea of ​​​​souls, and then the pages of the book were opened, and a piece of information quietly poured into my mind:

Name: Sanbao (Zhao Sheng)

Life span:16/106

Realm: Perfection of Qi Refining

Occupation: Level 2 Alchemist, Level 2 Talisman Master, Level 1 Weapon Refiner,

[Physique:] Double spiritual roots of gold and fire (earth level), rebirth after death (earth level)

[Talent:] Phase Shift (Earth Level)

【Skill:】

Skills: Red Lotus Fire Sutra (proficient), Star God Thousand Hearts Technique (small success), Four Phases of Heaven and Man (small success), Golden Crow Burning Heaven Technique (proficient)

Hundred Arts: Taoism () Talismans (), Alchemy (), Weapon Refining ()

"I only completed my Qi refining at the age of sixteen. This cultivation progress is not satisfactory! After all, Qingyang Mountain is only a first-level spiritual land, and the concentration of spiritual energy is lower after all." Zhao Sheng murmured to himself and stood up.

Then, he walked to the stone staircase next to the cave and climbed up. The hundred-step stone staircase passed by and his figure quickly disappeared from the top of the cave.

The Demon Suppressing Hall has two special buildings, the Earth Soul Altar and the Corpse Locking Well.

The Earth Soul Altar is a place where ghosts are sealed, and the Corpse Locking Well is a place where zombies are suppressed. These two places are forbidden areas in the back mountain of the Anhun Temple. They have always been closed to outsiders and are only used for cultivation by the cultivators in the temple.

Putting aside the corpse-locking well for now, the Earthly Soul Altar is divided into three levels: the upper, middle and lower levels. The ghosts sealed in each layer are different. The deeper the ghosts go down, the more serious their harm will be to the world.

Zhao Sheng has reached perfection in his Qi refining and usually practices on the second level. The ones sealed here are all century-old ghosts, most of whom are vicious ghosts and fierce ghosts.

The practice of "Red Lotus Karma Fire Sutra" is very special. The cultivator nourishes a red lotus of karma fire by constantly purifying ghost energy and evil spirits, and then refines the aura of heaven and earth through karma fire to cultivate a special fire spiritual power.

It can be said that any immortal cultivator who has practiced the "Red Lotus Fire Sutra" can be called the nemesis of all ghosts and ghosts.

People like Zhao Sheng are called Red Lotus Walkers. They have been the main force of the Tiandao Sect's Demon Slayer Hall since ancient times and have always taken it as their duty to eliminate demons and slay ghosts.

…

After leaving the Earth Soul Altar, a bloated young man with a round face immediately came forward and shouted: "Elder brother, it's bad! Our business can't continue."

Zhao Sheng raised his hand, stopped talking, and asked in a deep voice: "Zou Qi, why are you so panicked? Let's explain the matter clearly first."

Zou Qi swallowed and said cautiously: "The 'black market' we created was accidentally discovered by Shen Bian, the debt collector. He was about to file a complaint to the capital. This is going to happen. Senior brother, please take it quickly. Here’s an idea!”

"I'm not doing anything bad. It's just a black market! Just let him sue. If the black market is gone, just set up another one."

Seeing the nonchalant look on his senior brother's face, Zou Qi felt relieved, but he still couldn't help but worry: "But if the capital is clinging to the black market, what will happen if we are found?"

Zhao Sheng smiled and said calmly, "Have you ever heard of the words "The law does not blame everyone! And with Master here, this old capital official can't touch us."

In the past eight years, people and things in the Requiem Temple have undergone many changes unconsciously.

In recent years, Bao'ai's position as a temple priest has become more and more stable, and Zhao Sheng has gradually become the unquestionable elder brother in the hearts of many young Taoist priests in the temple.

As for Wu Shengshen and others, Zhao Sheng used some tricks, and after three or two rounds of fighting, everyone was completely defeated. If they were given a little sweet taste, all the Taoist boys were convinced and surrendered under the combination of kindness and power.

Therefore, Zhao Sheng immersed himself in training, and while his strength improved rapidly, he also lived comfortably for seven years.

However, a year ago, an airborne veteran suddenly disrupted the "peaceful and united" situation of the Requiem Temple.

This person's legal name was Yuanyang, and his secular surname was Shen. Shen Bian was one of his grandsons, and he came to the Anhun Temple with him.

Yuan Yang used to be a foundation-building field leader in the Cangnan Prefecture Temple. Later, he had to retire from the position of field leader due to old age and frailty.

Originally, this person should have escaped to the Senate to cultivate his moral character. Unexpectedly, the Yuanyang people were old-minded and had a strong desire for power. They took the initiative to send a large amount of bribes and luckily got the position of the prefecture and temple capital. Finally, he was sent to the Anhun Temple.

As soon as Yuan Yang came, he took the initiative to win over the other two elders and some ambitious people who were unwilling to be inferior to others, trying to compete with the temple priest Bao Ai's decentralization of power.

In addition to the main altar of Tiandaoism, the Taoist temples within the religion are divided into five levels: national temple, provincial temple, prefectural temple, county temple and county temple.

The positions in each Taoist temple are similar. The temple priest is the head of the temple and is in charge of everything in the temple. Below the temple priest are the "three capitals and five masters". Under the five masters, there are nine heads according to the size of the Taoist temple. , thirteen heads, up to eighteen first-class positions.

The three capitals are the capital court, the capital inspection, and the capital treasury. Sandu is an honorary position and is not permanent. It is often used to arrange for the retirement of some highly respected seniors.

The five masters are divided into sutra master, altar master, palace master, transformation master and courtyard master. The five major temple masters all hold a certain authority. Among them, the sutra master controls the scriptures and teachings and is the first of the five masters. His actual power status is second only to the temple priests.

Hearing what the senior brother said, Zou Qi finally relaxed, but then muttered: "We finally got rid of the gang of gods and goddesses, and only a few years after taking control of the black market, that boy Shen Bian ruined our good deeds. This We must settle the account carefully with him."

The corner of Zhao Sheng's mouth raised, and he chuckled: "Don't worry! If Yuan Yang doesn't investigate, he will definitely know that he has stirred up a hornet's nest. The black market not only has our interests, but everyone in the temple is not eating the dividends of the black market." To put it bluntly, among all the large and small family forces in Hufeng County, which one has not done business in the black market? Which one has not gotten involved? Some people are more anxious than us. What kind of heart do you have!"

"Haha! Senior brother has seen clearly, and I am convinced." After hearing this, Zou Qi turned from worry to joy, as happy as a fat Tou Tuo.

Although Zhao Sheng said so, there were some things in his heart that he did not tell Zou Qi.

It is not important that the black market was investigated or even destroyed. What is important is the transactions in the black market.

Some things are probably as light as a goose feather if they are not weighed on a scale, but once they are weighed on a scale, they will crush someone to death.

Just because he was afraid, Duyuan Yuanyang found out some clues, and then followed the diagram to find out what happened to Bao Ai.

Over the years, the temple has accumulated an astonishing amount of money.

Zhao Sheng was just secretly transporting some spiritual stones and spiritual materials, and his master Bao Ai was the biggest master.

Over the past few years, in order to achieve early success in the experiment, Bao'ai has invested at least hundreds of thousands of spiritual resources in spiritual stones.

The territory of Hufeng County is only 1,300 miles, and the population is only 8 million. The products in the county are not abundant, and the land is poor. It can be called a small county with few people.

Every year, the Requiem Temple must pay a fixed spiritual tax to the superior temple, and rats of all sizes in the temple dig around.

It’s no wonder that the Requiem Temple is not in the red!

Ordinary things can't shake Bao'an's position at all, but if the deficit amount is exposed, the consequences will be disastrous!

"It seems that some things must be planned in advance." Zhao Sheng thought in his heart, and his body instantly turned into nothingness...

Next, his figure continued to appear in many important places such as the temple's treasure house, scripture treasury, and accounting room, and he began to carefully change the account books, make up for the flaws, and eliminate all kinds of tricks.

…

Eight years after his reincarnation, Zhao Sheng had a general understanding of the situation in the Gu Dynasty.

No doubt about it!

The Tiandao Sect is the most dominant force in the world. Within the territory of the Great Gu Dynasty, any spiritual land is the territory of the Tiandao Sect, and there is no room for other forces to survive.

After thousands of years of development, the Tiandao religion's five-level Taoist temple system has become extremely stable, with very clear and strict hierarchies among each other.

In view of the special situation in this world, Zhao Sheng also slowly gave up the idea of ​​leaving the Tiandao Sect. After all, "it is easier to practice with the help of Gongmen" is an eternal truth.

In addition, there is another important reason why he did this.

For eight years, Zhao Sheng searched through the ancient books and jade albums in the temple, but could not find any information about the Tianzhu Realm and the war between the two realms.

This is very wrong!

You must know that the previous pope of Tiandao Sect was of foreign origin, and this person was also an "acquaintance" of Zhao Sheng.

In the Netherworld, the original Gui Chi clan actually changed their names and became the famous Shura clan.

Nowadays, the Shura clan has become the guardian race of Tiandao Sect. The whole clan has been guarding the main altar of Tiandao Sect for thousands of years. The clan members often occupy the position of guardians, which can be said to be of low and powerful status.

The Ghost Chi Pope has been in office for thousands of years. It has been 1163 years since the new Pope succeeded, and the Tiandao Calendar has also turned to the seventh era.

In other words, the war between the two worlds has been at least more than 1163 years ago.

As for how many years to push forward, Zhao Sheng is still confused.

Of course, the countless mysteries that lie in my mind can be left to be solved later.

Now a sudden crisis has struck Zhao Sheng.

Only half a day later, the black market located at the foot of Wuming Mountain, forty miles northwest of Qingyang Mountain, was exposed by the power-hungry Yuan Yang.

This person's boldness and evil heart really exceeded the expectations of Zhao Sheng and others.

This person had actually secretly reported to the temple and borrowed a group of capable inspectors in advance through a temple master of his patron temple.

The so-called Shen Bian exposing the black market is just a cover up.

Yuan Yang personally led a team to raid the black market. Not only did he capture a large number of people involved in black market transactions, he also naturally seized a number of account books.

Among those arrested were members of major families in Hufeng County, as well as "people" from the Requiem Temple.

But that day, Yuan Yang didn't even return to the temple gate. He just took the "prisoners" and went straight to the temple.

This hand was so cruel that it completely exceeded everyone's imagination.

Zhao Sheng also made some miscalculations. Unexpectedly, a broken jar came directly.

It would be strange if there was no expert secretly giving guidance here.

If Yuan Yang had such skill in his early years, he would not just stop at the position of field head.

Due to the sudden incident, most of the people were panicked. Zhao Sheng even vaguely noticed that Bao Nai was showing signs of murder and silence.

But before it was officially implemented, Zhao Sheng painstakingly persuaded him to stop.

It's better if you don't take action. The temple might not be able to find anything. But if he really takes action, it will be like asking for it. Even a fool will know that there is a big problem here.

Over the years, due to his disciple's various outstanding performances, Bao'ai has long regarded Zhao Sheng as a confidant, and except for the most secretive things, he has not hidden anything from Zhao Sheng.

"Sambo, are you here to come up with an idea? My teacher is a little confused."

In a secret room, Bao Ai asked Zhao Sheng with an extremely gloomy expression.

Zhao Sheng took two steps in front of him, suddenly shook his head, and said in a deep voice: "This matter is worse than silence! It is too common to secretly sell spiritual resources. As long as we don't check the losses over the years, we have many ways to deal with it. , at worst, hand over a few scapegoats!"

Hearing this, Bao'ai's expression brightened slightly, but the next sentence made his expression change drastically.

"But I'm afraid that Yuan Yang won't let it go. If he resorts to such taboo-violating methods, he must have the idea of ​​​​doing good or bad things if he doesn't succeed. Master, it's time to make use of old connections. You are over there in the temple. After decades of operation, it’s time for those gluttons to help out.”

Bao'ai smiled bitterly, spread his hands, and said helplessly: "My old benefactor has been dead for three years, and other old relationships are not as good as that of the palace master. Otherwise, how could the damn Yuan Yang come down by air? He is It’s obvious that my teacher has no backer.”

"This is going to be a bit difficult! Master, you must prepare a big gift and rush to the temple immediately. Before anything is found, do some research first and do your best." Zhao Sheng sighed sadly. .

"Oh, this is a huge amount of money! But now the temple treasury is so empty that a mouse could starve to death. Even if it is Yin Chi Mao Liang, it has been paid for as much as three years in advance. There are no two treasures in my hands.

Disciple, my master knows that you are rich, so why not lend me a sum of spiritual stones first? After this calamity, my master will naturally repay you. "

When Zhao Sheng heard this, his expression did not change, but in his heart he had already sentenced Bao Ai to death.

Based on his understanding of Bao'an, this guy either wants to run away or is going to do something to himself.

However, if the situation is not irreversible, Bao Ai will not choose to take action in advance.

After all, human trials have not yet been truly successful, and the chances of survival after bone marrow and heart transplantation cannot be guaranteed.

"What did Master say? My master and disciple are one and the same, so there is no need to mention a word of borrowing. This Nakong Seal contains all my savings over the years, which can be converted into at least tens of thousands of spiritual stones. Master, just take it, Let’s settle the matter first.” Zhao Sheng generously took off the Nakong Seal from his waist and handed it to Bao Ai.

"My disciple is interested. I am very pleased to be my master!" Bao Nai forced a smile on his face, but a cold light flashed deep in his eyes.

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