How come you have such strong superpowers?

"talk?"

Xia Yue was slightly surprised.

...Did Chen Lusi really get it right?

"right."

Zhang Xiufeng's expression was a little strange and he explained: "Principal Xia Yue..."

Xia Yue interrupted: "Speak humanly."

Zhang Xiufeng was a little helpless and could only change his words and ask: "Xia Yue Tiance, do you know about the severance of our orthodoxy?"

"Know."

Xia Yue nodded: "As one of the most important authority systems in the country, you could have formed your own sect like Buddhism. But because of the severance of the Taoist system, you can no longer control the Taoist system, and your authority has been drained out and merged into the novel system. This makes the authority and ability of many Taoist priests among you even inferior to ordinary empowerers."

Zhang Xiufeng smiled bitterly: "Yes, even my authority and ability are not very good... and the 'Marshal' owned by Yu Zhou of your Tiance Mansion was originally an authority and ability exclusive to Taoism..."

"I think that's a good thing."

Xia Yue glanced at him: "Of course, if you have any objections, you can try to get Yu Zhou into your Taoism."

"That was not what I meant."

Zhang Xiufeng shook his head: "I have been practicing self-cultivation and escaping from the world for decades, and I have long been indifferent to it. The previous generations of heavenly masters have not solved this problem, let alone me. Besides, I am actually not dissatisfied with the current situation.

Monks in prosperous times and Taoist priests in troubled times, we are different from those old bald donkeys. We are willing to help the world.

This is just an introduction. What I mainly want to say is that before our orthodoxy was broken, the situation was not like this. "

This time, Xia Yue did not interrupt him again.

And the other side.

Luo Shan and Tai Shan also came closer.

"…or more accurately."

Zhang Xiufeng continued: "Before the founding of the Ming Dynasty, this was not the case. At that time, our Longhu Mountain was in charge of Taoist affairs in the world, and all the Taoist-related system authorities were in one place. Even the Celestial Master could give others Taoist authority. At that time, the Taoist sect It was really a prosperous scene. As you said, at that time, we were a true sect of our own like Buddhism.

However, the situation changed after that... I don't know the specific situation, because the records left by the forty-second generation of heavenly masters are unclear. The only thing I know is this.

The orthodoxy is broken, or in other words, it has become the orthodoxy of the world... The authority of the system is leaked, and we have completely lost control. This is nothing. The authority and ability are leaked, after all, others can still get it, no matter what Handed down.

But the problem is, other rituals such as talismans, prayers, Zhaijiao, etc., with the severance of the Taoist tradition, we can no longer use them... Not only can we not use them, but others can't use them either. Even if we force them to use them, we can only put on airs.

This is the most troublesome thing. For us, the severance of orthodoxy actually refers to this aspect. The authority and ability are not bad. Whether it is the feudal dynasty or today, we do not have the enablers of other systems within us. We can fully accommodate other people. System enabler.

But things like talismans, prayers, Zhaijiao rituals, etc. can no longer be used... So what is the difference between us and ordinary empowered people? "

"..."

Xia Yue looked at Zhang Xiufeng and frowned slightly: "I know this kind of thing. What I'm curious about is why you know that Jing turned into a cat and what the forty-second generation of heavenly masters said."

"I see……"

Zhang Xiufeng asked, "But isn't Xia Yue Tiance curious? Why was the orthodoxy cut off? Why was it cut off after the founding of the Ming Dynasty?"

"You know? And are you sure that Taoism was cut off after the founding of the Ming Dynasty? I remember that the relevant source texts of the Ming Dynasty mentioned the prosperity of Taoism, as well as the use of talismans and the establishment of fasting rituals, right?"

Hearing Zhang Xiufeng's words.

Luo Shan on the other side showed an interested expression and immediately asked.

This is actually the direction of his research.

However, there are too few relevant records.

As for Zhang Xiufeng's statement that Taoism was discontinued after the founding of the Ming Dynasty... he remained skeptical, because he had indeed found records of Taoist priests in the Ming Dynasty using talismans and seals.

"I have no idea."

Zhang Xiufeng shook his head: "Even before, I was not sure whether the Taoist tradition was severed after the founding of the Ming Dynasty... I have also read the records you mentioned."

When Luo Shan heard this, he also frowned: "Then you..."

"But I just made sure."

Zhang Xiufeng sighed and explained: "This is related to a sentence left by the forty-second generation of Heavenly Masters. He said - Taoism is in Jing and Li Nu."

It's been a long circle.

Zhang Xiufeng finally repeated what the forty-second generation Heavenly Master said.

"The orthodoxy is in Jing, and it's in Linu..."

Xia Yue touched his chin: "The raccoon slave... does he mean the cat?"

"right."

Zhang Xiufeng nodded: "That's why I don't find it strange what you just said. Restoring the Taoism is something that almost every Celestial Master wants to accomplish, including me and dozens of Celestial Masters before me. .

But it is so difficult. More than ten generations of efforts have yielded no results. Let alone the feudal dynasty, there was no scene at all. But in modern times, as the last scene appeared, my father and the former abbot of Jiming Temple came together. I went to the imperial capital and still couldn't find any clues, so I immediately despaired. "

"Because after the disintegration of the last feudal dynasty, there is no more 'jing' in the world, and we can't check all the cats in the country and ask them one by one if they know about Taoism... In this case, plus the previous dozen or so Celestial Masters There were no results, and we even doubted what the 42nd generation Heavenly Master said."

"To put it bluntly, I even thought he was playing tricks on us at the time. Those words were completely nonsense... Actually, if it were you, if after so long hard work, there were still no results, you would probably be suspicious, right?"

"And it was also because of this feeling that after my father passed away, I took it lightly. I searched some source texts and learned that there were records of Taoist priests using talismans and conducting fasting rituals in the Ming Dynasty. I almost identified the Tianzun as You’re kidding.”

"until……"

Speaking of which.

Zhang Xiufeng paused and looked at Xia Yue.

"I'll tell you to come to Jinling and tell you that a scene has turned into a cat."

Xia Yue took over from him and said, "Then you realized that the 42nd generation Heavenly Master didn't play tricks on you, it was just you who failed to live up to your expectations, right?"

"That's right."

Zhang Xiufeng smiled bitterly and said: "You don't know how I felt when I heard a cat calling Jing. It was really full of mixed feelings. It turns out that my ancestor said that the Taoism was in Jing and in Linu... not two kinds of things. Creature, but the sight of a cat turning into a cat.

Really... If you ask him if he is sick, can't you just say no? What on earth is Wen Chuchen doing? "

Talking and talking.

He couldn't hold himself any longer and complained directly.

The resentment seems to be quite large.

Xia Yue smiled and asked: "Even if the forty-second generation of heavenly masters explain it clearly, can you still find it? One scene becomes a cat, and the other scene is in the real world."

"..."

Zhang Xiufeng shook his head a little sarcastically: "I guess I can't find it."

Xia Yue shrugged: "That's it."

"wrong."

At this time.

Luo Shan suddenly interrupted: "This doesn't mean that the orthodox tradition was severed during the founding of the Ming Dynasty, right?"

Zhang Xiufeng turned his head when he heard this and nodded slightly: "Indeed... But among the many generations of Heavenly Masters in Longhu Mountain, the only one who has left clues about the Taoism is the 42nd generation, and he... happens to be from the Ming Dynasty The Celestial Master during the founding period of the People's Republic of China.

And no one mentioned it except him, so why would he know about it? Why him? The most important thing is that the records related to his role as Celestial Master are too vague, as if someone is controlling him.

If it had been before, before I learned that there really was a sight of a cat turning into a cat in Jinling... I would also have doubted it.

But at this moment, I am sure that the 42nd generation Heavenly Master must know something. Even if the Taoism was not severed during his time, it cannot be separated from him. "

Luo Shan nodded slightly, and then said to himself: "I understand...interesting, was the Taoist lineage established during the Ming Dynasty?"

"So... where is the scene that turns into a cat!?"

After Zhang Xiufeng explained, he ignored Luo Shan and looked at Xia Yue again, with excitement on his face, and finally asked about the business: "Can I go take a look now!? No matter what happened at that time, no matter what happened next, What the forty-second generation of heavenly masters know is no longer important.

What's important now is... is Dao Tong really on Jing Shen? I want to confirm. "

"The cat isn't here."

Xia Yue glanced at Zhang Xiufeng: "As for if you want to go and see it, you can, but you need to wait until tomorrow."

Zhang Xiufeng was a little anxious: "Why...why?"

"Because I don't want to disturb others, and I can't let the threesome turn into a foursome if no one wants it."

Xia Yue recalled the scene he saw when he left Jiming Temple and smiled: "Although it's unlikely."

"..."

Zhang Xiufeng didn't understand and became even more anxious: "No, Xia Yue Tiance, I just explained that we are different from those old bald donkeys. We are willing to help the world! I don't want to be like Buddhism and find After returning to Daotong, I have no such ambition to form my own system again.

I have absolutely no intention of getting involved in the authority and ability of the Taoist system again. I just want to regain the lost abilities of Taoist priests, such as talismans, prayers, and ritual rituals... This is also a good thing for your Tiance Mansion.

I can promise you that as long as we can regain our lost abilities and as long as Tiance Mansion needs it, all Taoist sects in Longhu Mountain will cooperate with Tiance Mansion without reservation. "

...Recover the orthodoxy.

This should be regarded as Zhang Xiufeng's deepest obsession.

It is also the deepest obsession of other Taoist priests.

Although he said he was bearish.

But how could they be so pessimistic about the actual situation? After all, they said they were Taoist priests...but they couldn't do anything. Zhang Xiufeng, as a heavenly master, couldn't even draw Zhang Fuzhuan.

Who can bear this?

And now that hope is in front of us, who wouldn't be excited.

in addition.

If Zhang Xiufeng can really regain his orthodoxy...then he will become a heavenly master in the true sense, no matter in terms of fame or ability.

The temptation is not small either.

Hearing this, Xia Yue asked directly: "I will take you to find someone now. Can you find the Taoism you are talking about in one night?"

Zhang Xiufeng was stunned: "It depends on the situation."

"Then you can't find it. You have been waiting for more than ten generations, and now you can't wait even one night?"

Xia Yue shook his head: "Tomorrow, it just so happens that the people from the Chamomile Alliance will arrive tomorrow, and their method of releasing spells is indeed a bit hard to guard against. Although it is unlikely, we still have to guard against their small tricks.

You, the heavenly master, just went to the scene and stared at them. "

"Chamomile Alliance?"

Zhang Xiufeng was a little surprised: "What are they here for?"

"Meet someone."

"who?"

"Chen Lusi."

"Who? Forget it, you want me to protect him? No problem, but it doesn't conflict with watching cats..."

"The cat is beside him and has already recognized its owner. Otherwise, why do you think Jing turned into a cat? Why was he brought back to the living world? And you don't need to protect him. I will go to the scene when the time comes. I am the person who asked you to prevent the Chamomile Alliance. Release some unpreventable 'fixed spells' on him..."

"etc!!!"

Zhang Xiufeng was a little stunned when he heard the words. He didn't hear the rest of the words at all. It took him a while to react suddenly and interrupted directly: "What does it mean to recognize the master!!? And who is Chen Lusi!?"

…

at the same time.

Night falls.

Xuanwu Lake Park shows a peaceful and charming scenery under the soft light. The lake water ripples gently, as if it is a piece of blue satin spread in the night sky. The willow trees on the shore sway in the breeze, casting a faint shadow.

"The scenery is really nice."

Beside Xuanwu Lake, a young man with a narrow nose, a high bulge, a medium build, and short light brown hair looked at the scenery in front of him with some emotion.

Another old man with a protruding nose and sunken eyes replied softly: "Indeed, it is a bit like the famous Jiangnan, but with a more majestic flavor."

The young man tilted his head slightly and suddenly smiled: "It's just that we are not very polite when treating guests...it seems like someone is staring at us. At least we are here as an envoy, so are we so nervous?"

"Didn't you say that before? Everyone can see our purpose, including Tiance Mansion. Their actions are not surprising. If it were you, you would do the same."

The old man shook his head and didn't pay much attention: "It's not them that we need to worry about now, but the Chen Lusi who we will meet tomorrow."

"Don't you have a plan?"

The young man bent down and picked up a pebble, tossed it gently, and then threw it into Xuanwu Lake. At the same time, he replied: "Just do what you said. And you know, I have always felt that Chen Lusi has no idea what he is doing." That’s not the point. He may just be a puppet who was pushed to the stage. What the people from the Sikopuqi faction say is not credible, and there are many doubts... Our real opponent is Tiance Mansion, not Chen Lusi."

"Whether it is or is not, we can't bet on it."

The old man stretched out his withered arms, bent down to pick up a stone, and threw it into the Xuanwu Lake: "If what the people from the Sikopuqi sect said is true, then we have to get the relevant information no matter what, and so do you. Be careful, don't just focus on Xia Yue, you are not qualified to challenge him yet, pay more attention to your peers, even if he is a puppet, he must know something."

"Aren't you qualified..."

When the young man heard this, he thought of the tall man who left an indelible impression on him. He paused and continued, "Indeed, but I don't think any of my peers are worthy of challenging me."

Say it.

He bent down again, picked up a slightly larger stone, raised his arm and threw it out with all his strength, then turned his head, looked at the old man, and said: "After all, I am not one of those idiots from the Skopuqi sect, I am Ivan , no one among my peers is worthy to compare with me!”