Deep in the clear sky and sea of clouds, in the Jinting Taoist Palace, Chong Tingzhi is meditating and practicing here. Behind him, soft golden light shines on the sky, blooming with various colors.
After a while, his thoughts returned to his body, and he calculated carefully for a while, then shot a golden light at the cauldron under the steps.
After a while, a Taoist figure made of light appeared there.
Chong Tingzhi looked over, slapped his head on the seat, and said: "Fellow Taoist Changsun, you are polite."
The man said in an indifferent voice: "What do you want from me?"
Chong Tingzhi said: "In the next court meeting, Dai Tingzhi will come to the court to discuss matters. Hun Zhang Tingzhi will have one more person. I hope Taoist friend Zhangsun will also come to the court."
The Taoist seemed to have no interest and said: "According to the rules of the imperial court, even if there is one more person in Hun Xiu, it will not affect the overall situation. Whether I come or not is the same."
Chong Tingzhi heard his refusal, so he didn't force himself any more, and just said: "You may not come this time, but you must show up next time, because it is related to the major events we are planning.
Try not to make any surprises."
The Taoist simply replied, "I understand."
At this time, Chong Tingzhi said again: "Although the Qingyang matter was a failure, it was not the fault of fellow Taoists. What's more, we got what we wanted in the end. Looking at the overall situation, it is just a small setback. It needs to be discussed.
Once it is completed, we can fulfill our wish."
The man said nothing more, just nodded to him, and then disappeared.
When Zhang Yuzheng was in seclusion, his incarnation was observing the current situation of various continents in the inner layer. Every time he visited a continent, he would summon the disciples recommended by the Taoist priests of the Ming and Zhou Dynasties.
He has also noticed recently that the turbulence of the turbid tide has increased the cracks everywhere, which will definitely allow more external forces to penetrate in. Therefore, he attaches great importance to this matter, and the arrangements for each station are
Every duty appointment is made in person.
At the same time, a mysterious pillar was erected on each of his stations, and many rules and seals were placed, which also facilitated communication between the mysterious cultivators.
Here, he also imitates Xuanfu. Some of the better secret seal techniques can only be awarded after making enough achievements. In this way, every monk stationed in the place can also get certain benefits while doing their work.
He knew very well that as Xuan Zun, although he could suppress the situation with orders, the people below might work hard at first out of awe and not dare to disobey, but as time goes by, negligence and laziness will inevitably occur.
, and by using this method, because the monks themselves can also benefit from it, they will become more proactive.
After almost arranging everything, another month has passed, and now it is mid-June of the 381st year of the Daxuan Calendar, and it is the time for the court meeting to resume again.
On this day in the middle of the month, as the sound of jade chimes rang out in the clear sky, the long river of light stretched out above the sea of clouds again, and this time there was another person on the long river, who was promoted to the court just now.
The stubborn Dai Xuanzun.
It's just that when this person entered the court, his seat was naturally at the back. However, although he was below everyone, he was above Feng and Gao. The two behind him were still at the bottom of the queue.
As soon as the court meeting began, Taoist Yusu knocked on his jade chime and stood up and said: "Last time I mentioned the matter of rectifying the name of Xuanfa, but the court officials have not yet made up their minds. Now I will raise this proposal again.
I hope all the court officials can make a decision."
The first Taoist nodded slowly and said: "This matter has been delayed for several months, and it really shouldn't be delayed any longer."
Zhu Tingzhi calmly picked up the jade mallet and struck it, saying, "I have no objection." However, he expressed his attitude towards this matter straightforwardly.
Zhong Tingzhi said slowly: "Since the previous mysterious methods were inappropriate, then they should be abandoned." He also knocked on the jade chime in front of him.
Chong Tingzhi didn't say much, and the sound of a chime came from the seat.
Although the true cultivators here all have different purposes in mind, at this moment, they all agree with this proposal.
As for Hun Xiu, Chen Tingzhi didn't hesitate much. He picked up the jade chime and struck it. Those Xuan Xiu secretly fell into Hun Xiu's tricks. He had a profound skill and had been vaguely aware of it earlier.
.
In the past, as long as Xuan Ting didn't expose it, he could pretend he didn't know, because this would undoubtedly be more beneficial to Hun Xiu.
But now, Qing Xiu has had a lot of troubles, and he is bound by laws. If he doesn't agree, people will mistakenly think that he has other deep intentions, so he simply uses this to distance himself from the relationship.
After he agreed, fellow Qing cultivator Wei Tingzhi followed suit.
Dai Xuanzun Fang Chengtingzhi, but he also knew that it was Zhang Yu who opened up the way for Xuanfa to advance. He believed that he owed Zhang Yu a great favor in Kuisu, and on the premise of not violating Tianxia's rules and interests, he also
He was willing to lend a helping hand, so he took the jade mallet and knocked on the jade chime in front of him, which was also his approval.
Chao Tingzhi, Feng and Gao are the two people who have not expressed their opinions in the court. However, no one looked at the two people in the back. Instead, they turned their attention to Chao Tingzhi. As long as this person did not object, the two of them agreed.
It doesn't matter anymore.
Chao Tingzhi thought for a moment and stood up.
Feng and Gao couldn't help but look at him. They had visited this person before, but in the end, he didn't give a clear reply, so they didn't know what he meant.
If this person refutes, then they will naturally deny the proposal together and continue to delay it.
Chao Tingzhi looked at the upper end of the river and said: "Chief Executive, everyone, I think it is necessary to rectify the name of Xuanfa. However, there are many Xuan cultivators in the world. Wouldn't this approach cause turmoil in various continents?"
Taoist Yu Su said: "Since the true path of Xuan Dharma has been opened up by Zhang Shouzheng, and there is no way out for all cultivators, then why not abandon the old Dharma?"
He looked at Chao Ting and said, "Besides, don't you forget that Gan Bai, who defected, also knew about this matter. Even if we didn't tell him, he kept silent?"
Chao Tingzhi snorted and said: "Gan Bai is rebellious. If I see him in the future, I will definitely take action to arrest him. However, since all the court officials know this, Chao will not say anything more." After saying this, he took it directly.
He picked up the jade mallet and knocked it, and sat down.
When Feng and Gao saw this, they couldn't help but let out a long sigh, followed by a deep sense of crisis.
Once Xuanfa is renamed, the two of them will be separated from Xuanxiu in the past sense.
In the past, they were able to become court officials because their own existence showed that Xuan Dharma also had a great path ahead, and Xuan Ting also needed them to tell all Xuan cultivators in the world that their path and future was here.
And now that they are no longer Xuanxiu, then what is the reason for becoming Tingzhi?
Maybe Xuan Ting will try to depose them next.
The key is that there are only two of them, and they have no resistance at all. And without them, it seems that it will become easier to abandon the mysterious method.
When the two came down, they had no intention of participating in the court discussion anymore. When the court discussion was over, they got up and walked back to the Taoist Palace in silence.
But when they were halfway through, Taoist Zhong called from behind: "Two fellow Taoists, please walk slowly. Zhong has something to discuss with you. I wonder if you can go and sit in the palace of these two fellow Taoists?"
Feng and Gao looked at each other. Taoist Feng Gao took a step sideways, raised his hand slightly and said, "Zhong Ting, please."
Zhong Daoren nodded and followed the two of them into the Taoist Palace.
After sitting down in the palace, the Taoist priest said: "Zhong Tingzhi has something to say."
Zhong Daoren looked at the two of them and said: "I have been dealing with you two for decades. You two must also understand what Zhong means. Yes, our attitude has always been to abandon the mysterious method."
The Taoist Taoist said coldly: "Is this what my fellow Taoist is here to talk about?"
Zhong Daoren smiled and said: "But you two, you didn't agree with this in the past, but it's different now. Whether Xuanfa is abandoned has nothing to do with you."
He paused and said slowly: "You two are no longer Xuan Xiu, are you?"
Taoist Feng looked at him and said, "Zhong Tingzhi, please tell me your intention."
Zhong Daoren smiled and said: "Okay, as long as you two support our theory of abolishing Xuan in the subsequent court discussions, then I can promise that whenever someone proposes to abolish the status of the two court officials, Zhong will try to refute it.
Discuss."
Taoist Gao said in a deep voice: "But even if Zhong Tingzhi can reject the court decision again and again, it will still be handed over to Zhishe in the end."
Zhong Daoren nodded and said: "Yes, but there is always a glimmer of hope. The Chief Executive does not want all the matters in the court to be brought to the attention of several Chief Photographers. There is always room for maneuver. Even if it comes to that step, the Chief Photographer and I
If we had different ideas, we might not make such a decision."
Feng Daoren was silent for a moment and said, "We need to think about it."
Zhong Daoren said: "Okay, you two can think about it slowly. If someone proposes this proposal, Zhong will let you see his sincerity first."
He stood up slowly, nodded leisurely, and said, "Farewell."
Gao and Feng stood up and sent him out of the Taoist palace. When they came back, Taoist Gao said, "What do you think, Brother Taoist?"
Feng Taoist said: "Zhong Weiwu just wants us to be of use to him."
The Taoist Master said solemnly: "Now they have the upper hand." He turned around and said: "What should we do?"
The Feng Taoist shook his head and said: "There is no need to do anything, and nothing can be done. First, we will deduce and perfect our Taoism, and then talk about the rest. If our Taoism can be completed, and we can lead one or two disciples to become Xuanzun, then what the court says will have some weight.
Otherwise, who will pay attention to us? We will not be able to control ourselves after all.”
The Taoist Taoist thought for a while and sighed: "Well, there is no such concern. We just focus on Taoism."
After Zhong Daoren came out, he returned to his dojo. As soon as he entered the palace gate, he waved his sleeves on the jade wall. After a while, Chong Tingzhi's figure appeared there. The latter said: "Have you ever met them two?"
Already?"
Zhong Daoren nodded and said, "Yes, I just saw him."
Chongting said: "How to say?"
Zhong Daoren smiled and said: "I have appeased them. As long as they still want to keep their position as ruler, they can only cooperate with us. Without these two people, Xuanfa will have no one to support it, and when the time comes,
Once the mysterious method is abolished, it doesn't matter whether these two people are there or not.