Chapter 148 147. Thirty-six Sutras (4k)

The wisp of smoke rising from the burning incense sticks slowly floated into the sky and fell into the interwoven, colorful charm of the gods.

Like leaves falling into a lake.

A ripple immediately spread out, and the sacred aura of the heavens above the altar underwent some changes that Xu Qing could not understand.

It was as if the sacred charm of the heavens turned into a furnace, using the wisp of smoke that was wrapped around thoughts and Yuan Qi as the material embryo to melt and give birth to something.

suddenly,
Ten bright light balls appeared around the disciple named "Ning Ji".

"Are there ten kinds of scriptures to choose from?" Elder Jingyan nodded upon seeing this.

The better your talent and the stronger your foundation, the more types of scriptures you will have to choose from.

When the talisman system was first created, there were only twenty-four kinds of talismans, corresponding to the twenty-four governing energies of heaven and earth.

Later, with the continuous development and evolution of the talisman sect, the types of scriptures and talismans increased greatly.

Unfortunately, after the changes in the world and the vicissitudes of life, some scriptures were buried in the past after certain legal traditions and lineages were destroyed.

Nowadays, there are only thirty-six sutras left in the talisman sect, and each sutra has different blessings and powers.

"Calm your mind and concentrate, draw the scriptures into your dantian!" Elder Jing Yan reminded at the right time.

After the ordination certificate is delivered from heaven, it does not mean that the ordination is complete.

Since the Emperor of Man created the connection between heaven and earth, humans and gods have been separated in this world, and immortal gods have disappeared. Although the Taoist sects still worship the gods in heaven, each sect can no longer contact the heavens.

In the past, when there were people in heaven looking after us, this kind of ordination ceremony was just a formality.

Now that there are no gods in heaven to guard the place, the cultivator must be able to fix this heavenly scripture and melt it into his body.

This process may be challenging.

After all, the laws of nature are constant.

Since it is a gift from heaven, it is necessary to test whether the person who has been born with the talisman is qualified to obtain this blessing.

Fortunately, the ancestors of all generations have relied on the trace of spiritual nature preserved in the sect altar to protect the disciples in the temple during this process and ensure that future disciples will not be harmed by the test of heaven.

After hearing Elder Jingyan's reminder,

Ning Ji closed his eyes and communicated with one of the light balls with his mind.

The ball of light suddenly shone brightly.

Everyone saw at the same time that Ning Ji's forehead suddenly became bulging with blue veins and his eyelids twitched repeatedly, as if he had been attacked by some terrifying foreign demon.

Or maybe some kind of fear deep in the heart was aroused, making it impossible to suppress the fear.

"Be firm in your resolve and recite the Tai Shang Huang Ting Dao Jing silently. The ancestors of all generations will protect you and help you get through the test safely." Elder Jing Yan spoke again.

The other elders and disciples were also staring at Ning Ji at this time.

Elder Jingyan's words entered Ning Ji's mind.
He immediately calmed his mind and silently recited the "Tai Shang Huang Ting Dao Jing" over and over again.

Scriptures containing great truths flowed in his heart, and a faint chanting sound was heard, cleansing all evil and sweeping away all impurities.

All the terrifying images that appeared in my mind gradually faded away and disappeared into the darkness.

When there is no more fear in your heart,

Ten balls of light slowly rose in Ning Ji's heart, and then they merged into one, forming a huge sun across the sky.

When it manifested in the outside world, everyone saw ten bright light balls suddenly condense into one ball and fly into the center of Ning Ji's eyebrows.

"We have successfully passed the test." Seeing this scene, a smile appeared on Elder Jing Yan's face.

Ning Ji opened his eyes at this time and let out a breath.

"What kind of scripture is it?" asked Elder Jing Yan.

"It is the 'Du Zhang Bi Yin Lu'." Ning Ji said respectfully.

"Du Zhang Bi Yin Lu" Elder Jing Yan nodded slightly, "Du Zhang Bi Yin means the record of all things in the capital. Du means to manage; Zhang means to record numbers, and Bi means to complete the work, with all the officials, officers and soldiers in the capital."

"Now that you have obtained the talisman, burn incense and present the memorial."

"Yes!"

Ning Ji lit three more incense sticks and chanted:
"Ningji, the disciple of the Dharma, is under the command of the Northern Star God. I now respectfully present the Dharma letter to Master Ankang and receive the seal of the Supreme Zhengyi Duzhangbi.
1,200 seals, mantras, longevity techniques, 24 jade maidens, etc., to heal the body internally and save people externally
After receiving the Dharma, the disciple Ning Ji vowed not to violate the rules. If I disobey the Master and speak differently, or slander the Master, I will personally thank the Three Officials of Heaven, Earth and Water, and will be tested by the wind and sword. The Seventh Ancestor will challenge me, and I will do it immediately as ordered by the law. "

Finished.

Elder Jing Yan looked serious and spoke in a clear voice: "Today, I will teach my disciple Ning Ji the Great Three-Five Dugong Sutra and the Du Zhang Bi Yin Sutra. I hope you will guard against arrogance and impatience and continue to practice."

"Disciple will remember this!" Ning Ji bowed.

So far,

The ordained student Ning Ji completed the ordination.

The three elders smiled, and the other eight disciples all congratulated him: "Congratulations to Senior Brother Ning Ji for successfully receiving the ordination certificate."

Ning Ji's expression was obviously a little excited.

But it was not appropriate to be too presumptuous in this situation. He just bowed to the three elders and other fellow disciples, then walked aside with brisk steps.

The eight disciples including Xu Qing were interested in asking Ning Ji what the test was and what it felt like after being ordained.

But under the watchful eyes of the three elders, he didn't dare to speak rashly.

Elder Jingyan saw their thoughts and said softly:

"Everyone's test is different. There is no pattern. Some people don't even have a test at all."

"When the master first gave me the ordination, there was no test at all."

"You just need to remember one thing: when you encounter any obstacles, be firm in your mind and recite the Taishang Huangting Sutra silently."

"With the ancestors of past generations here, they can ensure that you can get through the test safely."

"Yes." All the disciples responded in unison.

"Okay, the next one is Ning Fang." Elder Jing Yan pointed to another disciple.

The disciple named "Ning Fang" stepped forward nervously, burning incense and praying, asking for the ordination.

Next, the other eight disciples completed their ordination, leaving only Xu Qing.

"Jingdu, come forward."

"Yes."

Xu Qing took a deep breath.
Step forward, take three incense sticks,
Light it with your own vital energy, bow three times, then insert it into the incense burner and recite:
"Disciple Jingdu calls for the bestowal of the sutras and scrolls!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his mind was immediately churning -

Volumes of Taoist scriptures that Xu Qing had read and understood were slowly unfolded.

The words that made up the "Illustrated Record of the Merits of the Six Dings and Six Jias" flew out of their consciousness one by one.
The towering shapes of the Six Ding and Six Jia simultaneously emit infinite light.

A thought suddenly arose.

The divine light wrapped around these techniques, the Six Dings and Six Jias, and his understanding of the various Taoist scriptures flowed into the flames at the top of the incense sticks. Xu Qing witnessed this scene, and his thoughts were in turmoil.

It turned out that this thought was not as simple as he had just seen.
It not only includes his understanding of Taoist scriptures, but also involves the skills he obtained in the Dharma Repository and the divine light emitted by the Six Dings and Six Jias.

The sutras and talismans are the Dharma.

As the saying goes, "The Sutra is the body of the Talisman, and the Talisman is the function of the Sutra."

Therefore, the sutras and oracles they taught,

In fact, it is based on their understanding of Taoist scriptures, the skills they practiced, etc., and is refined with the help of the righteous divine charm of the gods in heaven?

As Xu Qing's thoughts flowed,
The three incense sticks inserted in the central incense burner burned vigorously, and soon wisps of smoke rose up and floated towards the colorful charm of the gods above the altar.

If the smoke wrapped in the thoughts of the previous disciples fell into the charm of the righteous gods, it was like a leaf falling lightly on the water.
A tiny ripple appeared.

At this time,
The smoke wrapped around Xu Qing's thoughts fell into the aura of the righteous god, like a huge rock falling into the water, causing huge waves and turbulence!

Wow.
The portraits of the ancestors hanging on both sides of the altar suddenly shook naturally without wind, and the crisp sounds made by paper and silk were intertwined and continuous.

at the same time,

The flames of the golden lamps, incense candles and copper incense burners on both sides of the altar suddenly increased, emitting a large amount of smoke.

The smoke filled with the scent of incense lingered in the entire hall like fairy air, and in the hazy air, there seemed to be figures that were either majestic or mysterious constantly emerging.

There were some dark clouds floating outside the window and a drizzle of rain.

However, when the vision appeared in the temple,
The dark clouds in the sky seemed to be wiped away by an invisible giant hand, and the wind and rain stopped immediately, and the dark sky became bright again.
The sun shines all over the world, and the pouring light flows into the hall through the windows, outlining golden edges for the hazy figures in the smoke.

The eight disciples looked at the figure standing in the smoke with shocked eyes.

Every figure that appeared at this moment, even if it was just a circle outlined by smoke and sunlight, the aura it exuded made everyone present secretly surprised.

The eight disciples looked at each other.

How is this going?

Nothing like this happened when they were receiving the ordination just now!
"Are the ancestors of past generations appearing?" Elder Jingyan glanced at the figures in the smoke.

The three elders who presided over the ordination ceremony exchanged glances. Such a scene had also appeared when the head of the sect was ordained.

This is not a phenomenon that would only be caused by people with a Type A mentality.

But there is another mystery and destiny in them!

After the sect leader broke through the Qi Refining Stage, he was not in a hurry to confer the Taoist ordnance. Instead, he spent several years studying Taoist scriptures and accumulating knowledge.

Only after one has thoroughly mastered the principles of the Taoist scriptures and knows them by heart, will he begin to confer the ordination.

The same strange phenomenon as the one that is happening now also occurred during that ordination ceremony!
The three elders' eyes fell on Xu Qing.

This disciple was not like the master who relied on his profound knowledge of scriptures to induce visions.

Considering that he had mobilized such a vast aura of the gods and the power of heaven and earth a few days ago, it was obvious that he had some other great fortune.

Taoist Qingning stroked his long beard with a smile, thinking:
The ancestors of all generations have appeared in person, and it seems that the ancestors also value this nephew very much.

If this boy had not died halfway, he would have surely become a white jade pillar in my temple in the future, strong enough to support the door and continue the glory of my temple for thousands of years.

Fortunately! Fortunately!
Judging from the expressions of Elder Jingyan and Elder Jingyuan, they had the same idea.

The long-term prosperity of a sect,

There needs to be a helmsman who is capable, prestigious, and wise, and who can unite the forces from top to bottom to work together; there also needs to be a successor who can take up the burden.

The seal of Huaijing under Guishan Mountain is becoming increasingly unstable. One day, the sect leader may need to remain in charge of the seal for a long time.

You can't act rashly, nor can you be distracted by observing the affairs inside.

Until then,
Someone has to step up and become the new banner.

They were a little worried at first, but now it seems that they don’t have to worry about the future.

Xu Qing, standing in front of the altar, didn't know what others thought.
Nor did he pay attention to the golden figures emerging from the hazy smoke.

His eyes were fixed on the colorful charm of the gods above the altar.

Ever since a wisp of smoke carrying his thoughts was thrown into the colorful, intertwined and overlapping aura of the righteous gods, the entire aura of the righteous gods began to surge violently.

However, despite such a violent commotion, no sutras were delivered for a long time.

It's just like.
It's like a difficult birth!
Elder Jingyan glanced at Elder Qingning and Elder Jingyuan, and they immediately understood what Jingyan meant.

This altar, which borrows a bit of power from the main altar, may not be able to withstand the ordination ceremony of this disciple.

We need to borrow the power of the sect again!
Thinking of this, the three elders Jingyan made a hand gesture and bowed from a distance in the direction of the sect altar.

"Please ask for the power of the sect again."

The words just fell.

A powerful force once again blessed the temporary altar in front of him from a distance.

As the power of the sect altar descended again,

The portraits of the ancestors hanging on both sides of the altar stopped shaking.

However, the flames of the golden lamps and candles and the copper incense burners on both sides of the altar did not diminish, and the large amount of smoke that permeated the entire hall did not dissipate either.

Only the outlines of the golden figures standing in the smoke disappeared.

The further strengthened altar attracted more righteous gods.

The colorful, intertwined and overlapping aura of the gods revealed more and more bizarre and strange meanings, and was surging and shaking more and more violently.

Seeing this, Xu Qing had an inexplicable feeling.
The scriptures belonging to him have been "forged"!
next moment,
Suddenly, thirty-six round, bright white light balls appeared, forming a circle like stars, guarding Xu Qing in the center.

"Sure enough!" Elder Jing Yan's eyes lit up. "Only when the thirty-six sutras are displayed at the same time, this altar will be difficult to support."

"The thirty-six sutras are equally ranked, but their powers and influences are different. I wonder which sutra he will choose in the end?"

The moment thirty-six white light balls appeared around him, Xu Qing's consciousness suddenly rose and he was pulled into a special space.

In this special space,

There was a dense darkness all around, but there were dozens of things emitting infinite light—

There is a river with a roaring sound and a mighty river flowing over the land.
There are warriors standing proudly across the sky and earth, wearing armor and holding weapons, with overwhelming power and awe-inspiring fighting spirit;

In a cloud-like mist, countless stars circulate in a line, forming a series of silver lights that splash like ink.

There were nine phoenixes crying and raising their heads to the sky, with blazing flames rising from their bodies. All the impure air, dirty and dark things in the world were swept away by the flames and disappeared instantly.

There are also towering mountains, divine swords flying through the sky, ghosts everywhere, and the eight trigrams spinning.
There are so many different things.

Xu Qing stared at the nine-headed phoenix.

Feeling the familiar meaning and looking at its shape,
This probably is
The Supreme One Nine Phoenix breaks the filthy seal!
Xu Qing's eyes swept over those magnificent things one by one:
The Taishang Zhengyi River Map Life-saving Talisman was used to create the shapes of the great rivers.
The image of a proudly standing military commander was developed from the Taishangzheng Tongzijiangjunlu.
There are also the Taishang Zhengyi Jiuzhou Sheling Lu and the Taishang Zhengyi Shangxian Baigui Summons Lu.
　The protagonist's name is changed to "Jing Du"

　　
　
(End of this chapter)