Xiao Yu's canonization was decided in a short period of time because when Elder Yunhai held a meeting of elders, it was unanimously approved, so it was immediately announced to the Taoist sect.
This is like someone marrying a daughter-in-law and already notifying relatives and friends. If they break the contract, they will become a laughing stock.
Xiao Yu and the Exorcist Alliance are both public figures, so naturally they cannot afford to lose face.
Now, no matter how much pressure the Exorcist Alliance is under, we must hold on, otherwise we will become a laughing stock, so the canonization meeting will be held in two days.
On that day, not many people came, most of them were Taoists from the capital, and some lay people. They came to the canonization site and wanted to witness this historic moment.
The ceremony of canonizing the true king is more grand than that of a real person. The Exorcist League has notified the Chinese officials, so representatives will come to participate.
A set of gorgeous True Monarch Taoist robes and a Taoist hat, all made of the most precious purple silk, with many runes printed on them.
It's still the same as last time, you need to appeal to heaven and earth, and then make various declarations, which last for about two small voices, and then enter the most important part, the battle of wits.
Fighting is not something that ordinary people can take part in. Xiao Yu defeated several forces in one fell swoop last time and his reputation has spread, so no one will be looking for trouble this time.
But the two elders of Panlong Mountain were already eager to try and thwart Xiao Yu's spirit in this conference.
"Everyone, Xiao Yu is a disciple of Maoshan. Today he is canonized as a true king, which means that he will be able to open a Taoist sect on his own in the future. Do you have any objections to this, Taoist priests?"
On the high platform, the Great Elder stood next to Xiao Yu, wearing a Taoist dharma uniform and saying with a solemn expression.
Of course he knew that someone would come to cause trouble, but he was just following orders. Besides, he had already benefited from Xiao Yu, so he couldn't ignore it.
"Xiao Yu killed my Panlongshan disciple when he was canonizing a real person last time. Today he canonized a real king again. We are still not convinced."
"That's right, everyone sitting here must be unhappy, right?
Some of those sitting here are already in their 70s and have made many great contributions to the Taoist sect, but they have not received corresponding attention.
Although this Xiao Yu has made some contributions to China, being canonized as a real person is enough to reward his achievements, and now he has to be canonized as a real king.
May I ask the great elder, what virtues and abilities does he have?
I think you must have benefited from him, right?"
An old man of half a hundred years looked at the Taoist priest and said with questioning in his voice.
I don’t know if the other party is suspicious or if they really have information. The elders have indeed benefited, but so what?
The great elder of the Exorcist Alliance was not an ordinary person. He just looked at the Panlong Mountain elder with a serious look on his face.
"Asshole, our exorcist alliance is the orthodox Chinese one. What do we want to do, and it's your turn to question Panlongshan?
If you doubt us, you are doubting the Huaxia Taoism and doubting the official decision-making of China. Do you want Panlong Mountain to become an enemy of China?"
Facing the great elder's cold question, the elder snorted coldly. In the past, they were indeed a little afraid, but now, with the order of the ancestor, what do they have to fear?
This exorcism alliance is so powerful, can it be the enemy of the ancestor?
So now that today has arrived, they want to kill Xiao Yu at all costs.
"I don't want to be an enemy of the Exorcism Alliance, but your style does make us suspicious, don't you think so?"
Elder Panlongshan was obviously trying to stir up trouble. He looked at the other Taoists around him, as if he was looking for outside help.
"Yes, the Exorcist Alliance is no longer the Exorcist Alliance it used to be. We are not convinced.
Xiao Yu is too young, and if we ask him to be canonized as a true king, how can we old guys hold our heads high in the future?"
An old Taoist in his eighties stood up and said with a look of indignation.
"You're right. If Xiao Yu wants to be canonized as a real person today, he must pass our level first. Otherwise, he won't be able to pass."
Another group of young Taoists stood up from a distance. They all looked at Xiao Yu with expressions of envy and jealousy on their faces.
They are about the same age as Xiao Yu, but they are still ordinary disciples. However, Xiao Yu, who is only in his twenties, is about to be canonized as a true king. This is unprecedented in China's thousands of years of history.
The true king canonized.
"Humph, okay, okay, since you don't agree, then come up and challenge yourself.
But let me be clear, life and death are not a concern in this canonization hall. Anyone who wants to challenge needs to sign this contract. Life or death has nothing to do with others.
If you have the ability, just come up. If you don't have the ability, just stand aside and watch. There are many Chinese people, but there are dozens or hundreds of people less. Just like a big tree loses a leaf or a nine-year-old cow loses a hair, it cannot make waves."
After the Great Elder of the Exorcist Alliance finished speaking, he waved his hand, and two disciples hurriedly came up carrying a table, took out their pens and ink, and looked at the people below.
"Today the true king is canonized, Taoist Xiao. Who wants to challenge him?"
One of the disciples looked down and said coldly.
"Huh, I'll go first."
A young man who looked a little weak quickly ran up to the high platform, and then raised his hand to Xiao Yu.
"It is said that the Taoist master has the power to reach heaven and earth, but I don't believe it. I hope you can give me some advice."
The other party was respectful and did not say anything rude.
Xiao Yu glanced at the other person, but saw that the other person didn't have any spiritual power in his body, just like an ordinary person.
This situation is very common. The other party is an ordinary Taoist. I am afraid that he is here to discuss Taoism.
"please..."
Xiao Yu did not look down on the other party, but made a gesture of invitation, and then sat cross-legged on the ground.
"I dare to ask, sir, what Taoist scriptures are you reading now and what Taoist records are you writing?"
"Don't read Taoist scriptures, just practice!"
Xiao Yu said with a smile.
"Haha, as a Taoist, you don't read the classics of the saints, but you only focus on cultivation. This is a great disrespect for the saints."
The other party seemed to have grasped Xiao Yu's weakness and immediately shouted loudly.
Xiao Yu didn't deny it, he was still sitting there, as if he didn't care about this.
"The holy scriptures are left by the sages and are the foundation of Taoism. You don't read Taoism scriptures, but today you want to canonize the true king. This is an insult and disrespect to Taoism."
A man suddenly stood up, came to Xiao Yu and asked loudly, looking arrogant.
"Yes, Great Elder, you have heard it. How can a person who doesn't even read the Taoist scriptures be canonized as a true king? Such a person should be a scum of the Taoist sect, and everyone should expel him."
"Yes, Xiao Yu is not worthy of being canonized as a true king. He does not have the qualifications."
Some people started to make noises below, and Qinglong became extremely nervous at this time.
The Great Elder was also in a dilemma at this time. He didn't know that Xiao Yu would say that.
But at this moment, Xiao Yu stood up directly and came to the man with his hands behind his back.
"Dare to be a Taoist priest, how many classics have you read familiarly?"
Hearing Xiao Yu's question, the Taoist priest couldn't help but feel proud. This was what he was very proud of.
"I am familiar with all Taoist classics, Tao Te Ching, Zhuang Nan Hua Jing, Yi Jing, Guan Yinzi, Lun Fu and Longevity, Fei Xijing, Tai Xuan Jing, Enlightenment Record, Jade Emperor Sutra...
