The eight great families are fighting openly and secretly.
Xianjia Taoism also has clear sects.
On the Kunlun Mountains, the Queen Mother of the West and the Prince of the East protect humanity. After all, they are ancient immortals outside the world and can only send some disciples into the world. Naturally, the Han Dynasty wants to support his own Taoist power.
For example, later generations were honored as Zhang Daoling by Taoists, and Zhang Ling was personally passed down by the Supreme Master.
Thirty years ago, Zhang Ling ascended to heaven on Yuntai. As the eighth generation grandson of Zhang Liang, who sought sagehood, he had upright roots, and the legacy of the Celestial Master he left behind was recognized by the Han Dynasty.
What Gu Cheng didn't expect was that Shi Zixuan was Zhang Ling's apprentice.
If you ask, who is Shi Zixuan?
Before Gu Cheng was nine years old, he was afraid that he would die young like the previous sons of Emperor Ling, so he kept sending samples to Shi Zixuan's Taoist temple.
This Shi Zixuan gave Gu Cheng the impression that he was a standard outsider who meditated every day and was indifferent and indifferent.
So if it wasn't for Jia Xu's reminder, Gu Cheng wouldn't have thought of him at all.
"Your Highness, that man is indeed here today!"
Jia Xu had obviously done enough homework. He was still several miles away from the Taoist temple. He held an ink pen in his hand, swung it in the air, and wrote the word "hidden", and everyone's figures disappeared immediately.
Even so, Zhu Rong protected Gu Cheng immediately to ensure nothing went wrong.
"Is there a fight in the Taoist temple? Zhu Rong, take Cai Yan back to Chengqian Palace first! Use the power of the female streamers to keep Cai Yong safe in Xiangyang!"
Gu Cheng raised his brows, and the dragon pattern on his palms glowed, turning into a cloak and draping it on his shoulders. He waved his hand and gave instructions with great power.
"yes!"
Zhu Rongshi obeyed the order, Cai Wenji's heart felt warm, she bowed and retreated into the darkness.
After the two women left, Gu Cheng and Jia Xu walked towards the Taoist temple. Taking one step forward, the world changed and they arrived at a paradise with beautiful mountains and clear waters, the singing of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
There is no such thing as a cave!
"Is this a treasure from the cave?"
Gu Cheng's eyes were a little surprised.
The treasure of the cave is no different from others. Although it does not necessarily reach the level of a mysterious weapon, it must be a famous treasure in order to open up a cave.
It is said that the reason why the eight great aristocratic families in the world are classified as first-class is because each of them holds a cave treasure. The children there can learn and cultivate their energy or practice martial arts much faster than the outside world. They have accumulated a wealth of knowledge over the past generations.
It will become deeper and deeper.
The Taoist temple where Shi Zixuan lived was actually a cave treasure, indicating that he had a very high status in the Tao of Heavenly Masters.
"Your Highness, please look!"
Jia Xu immediately looked at the sky.
Gu Cheng followed his gaze and saw two figures in the sky, fighting in the air.
"There are outsiders!"
"Fight quickly and hand over the Heavenly Master Seal!"
A Taoist on the left has a face like a crown jade, a majestic expression, and with his palm pressed down, his power is as powerful as thunder, powerful and fierce.
In the dark, there seemed to be an invisible force in the sky that collapsed, violent thunder broke through the sky, and struck down with a crash!
The Five Thunder Heavenly Hearts are rectifying the Dharma!
Another old Taoist, wearing a gray robe and a bun, with a haggard face, actually performed exactly the same thunder technique with his palms.
Lightning flashed, loud noises rumbled, and countless thunderbolts entangled and collided together, lighting up the cave sky with a burst of snow and power.
The next moment, the thunder light melted, and the two sides retreated. The young Taoist glared at the old Taoist fiercely, and the old Taoist looked helplessly, turned around, his face changed, and he prostrated directly: "Your Highness!"
"Your Highness?"
After hearing this, the young Taoist turned around and was shocked. He quickly bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, Zhang Lu, pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince!"
"The future princes of Hanzhong, Zhang Lu?"
Gu Cheng looked at it for a moment, then looked at the old Taoist, with tenderness in his eyes: "Master!"
The old Taoist was naturally Shi Zixuan, and he was shocked when he heard this: "I absolutely cannot deserve to be called such by His Highness!"
Gu Cheng said seriously: "You are both my father and my teacher, why can't you be worthy of me?"
Shi Zixuan not only raised him from childhood, but also took him into his house and guarded him all night long when he poisoned Wang Meiren to death.
For other children, it may be ignorant, but Gu Cheng knew that this was a seasoned defense.
After Gu Cheng became the crown prince, he gave many rewards, but Shi Zixuan refused them all.
He originally didn't want to disturb the Taoist's quiet life, but now that he's here, he won't be pretentious.
Similarly, Shi Miaozi has raised Gu Cheng for nine years. In this era, he is the absolute supporter of the eldest prince and it is impossible for him to change his camp.
"Your Highness is such a noble person that I can't bear it. I am satisfied with your intentions!"
Shi Zixuan was overjoyed and kowtowed repeatedly. Seeing that Zhang Lu was worried, he simply complained first: "Your Highness, my grandfather was Zhengyi Zhenren. The Supreme Lord granted Yang Ping the seal of governance. Later, he changed due to his teachings.
Shi Zixuan took the seal and left, but has not returned it yet. Please make the decision for me, Your Highness!"
This so-called Yang Ping Zhidu Gong Seal is the Tianshi Seal.
Just as the Imperial Seal is a symbol of the emperor, it is also a symbol of the status of the Celestial Master.
Zhang Lu is the direct grandson of Zhang Ling. He did not hold this seal, but it fell into the hands of Shi Zixuan. Why is this?
"Your Majesty, I will obey my master's orders and do not dare to speak nonsense!"
Shi Zixuan raised his head, looked at Zhang Lu, and sighed: "Master made it clear before ascending that you will have a calamity in the future and need to live in India, so let me stay here for the time being. You should take heaven and earth as your heart, and all living things as your thoughts. Sincerely
Respect, loyalty and filial piety are the foundation..."
"absurd!"
Zhang Lu flicked his sleeves, interrupted directly, and said rather angrily: "I am the third generation of Heavenly Master, but I don't have the Heavenly Master Seal to control it, so that Zhang Xiu usurped power. This is not to help me overcome the disaster, but to give me the fate of the disaster.
!”
"Zhang Xiu's Five Pecks of Rice Religion, ha, that's it!"
Gu Cheng understood.
Regarding the Five Pecks of Rice Sect, there are two concepts in later generations. The first is another name for Tianshi Dao, which is named because those who want to join the Taoist religion must give five pecks of rice. The second is a cult with the same name as Taiping Dao. There is Zhangjiao in the East and Hanzhong.
There is Zhang Xiu, they are all demon thieves.
Now it seems that the Five Dou Rice Cult in this world is the result of the struggle for power and gain.
Zhang Xiu was originally a member of the Celestial Master Dao. He usurped power and changed the sect's name to the Five Pecks of Rice Sect, which greatly weakened the Celestial Master's orthodoxy. As Zhang Ling's direct grandson, how could Zhang Lu endure the loss of power?
It's just that he attributed the reason why he couldn't control the situation to the fact that he didn't have the Celestial Master's Seal, which was very stupid.
Could it be that the emperor's power fell because the jade seal was no longer in his hands?
However, at this time Zhang Lu took the initiative and it was still a bit difficult to deal with.
When encountering this kind of dispute, no matter what decision you make, it is inevitable that both parties will be unhappy.
So, Gu Cheng stretched out his hand and said, "Wen He, what do you think?"
"Um?"
Zhang Lu raised his head and looked at Jia Xu, with a look of scorn between his brows.
However, Jia Xu stepped out, unhurriedly, and stopped him with his first sentence: "Is it possible that the male and female swords of Three Five Evils are not with you either?"
"It's natural."
Zhang Lu paused, then reluctantly opened his mouth, and two swish sword lights shot out. The light hit the bullfighting, the male and female Dharma images, pointed at the sky and the demon stars died, summoned the thunder and the purple lightning flew up, it was none other than Taishang Laojun
The killing weapon given by the same person, the three-five evil-killing male and female sword.
Jia Xu smiled: "Since we have this sword, why not kill the evildoers?"
Zhang Lu's face turned red, and he became angry with embarrassment.
He is naturally not afraid of Zhang Xiu when he fights alone, but Zhang Xiu has a large number of people and followers, and he only has a few senior brothers to help him. How can he be an opponent?
"Staying here would be a disgrace to yourself!"
Just when Zhang Lu had the urge to leave, but was frightened by Zhang Jiao's fate and did not dare to do it, Jia Xu said again: "Nowadays, the demons and thieves are in trouble, and the Yellow Turban Army has occupied Jingzhou, causing trouble for one side. Can Zhang Tianshi serve the country?"
Heart?"
Zhang Lu was confused. He was so busy right now that he had no time to care about the Yellow Turban Army. But in front of the prince, he naturally had to show his loyalty hypocritically: "I am willing to serve the great Han, even if I die!"
Jia Xu asked again: "What about Zhang Xiu? Is he willing to accept the emperor's order, obtain the orthodoxy, leave Hanzhong, attack Jingzhou, and expand the Five Dou Rice Sect to the Central Plains?"
"Huh?"
Zhang Lu trembled all over. After thinking for a moment, his attitude changed drastically and he bowed respectfully:
"Please teach me, Your Highness and Sir!"
…
…
(Please vote for recommendation!)
(Thanks to book friends "Tianjing Huntian Baojian" and "Red Dust Sigh HKv" for the reward.)