Chen Zhenren is one hundred and thirty-seven years old. If he can grab the tenth position, in the best case scenario, he can be promoted in two hundred years... Hmm? It seems that he still can't be ranked?
Dongfang Li saw Zhao Ran's doubts and explained: "Master Shao was seriously injured back then, and there may be no hope of his ascension."
So if that's the case, excluding this person, there are eight others ahead of him, and we need to wait at least 160 years. At that time, Chen Zhenren should be 297 years old.
It's still embarrassing, but there is hope after all, because he is the youngest among the great monks in the Hedao realm. If another one of them dies or encounters misfortune...
Thinking of this, Zhao Ran broke into a cold sweat...
While I was thinking wildly, I heard Dongfang Tianshi say: "Since we are talking about this matter today, I just want to ask Zhiran, how long has Master Jiang been in seclusion?"
Zhao Ran said: "I have officially been in seclusion for five months."
Dongfang Tianshi fell silent immediately. Zhao Ran didn't know why, so he turned to look at Dongfang Li and heard Dongfang Li say: "I wonder if Zhiran can speak in front of Master Xu?"
Zhao Ran said: "If it's a small matter, I'll be familiar with Master Xu. If it's a big matter, I'll have to wait for my teacher to come out of seclusion."
Dongfang Li said: "I wonder if it would be convenient for Zhiran to communicate with Master Xu. My teacher would like to go to Helin Pavilion to visit Master Xu on a certain date."
Zhao Ran nodded: "That's no problem, I can pass the message on your behalf."
Dongfang Tianshi said politely to Dongfang: "Just tell Zhiran the matter and let Zhiran ask Zhenren Xu first. If Zhenren Xu is willing to meet, then I will go. If Zhenren Xu is not willing, I can't force him."
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Dongfang Li responded: "Yes. Zhiran, that's what happened. After the death of Master Chen, the seat of Master Chen in Sanqing Pavilion needs to be filled by someone. According to the rules, one should be filled from among the Quanzhen monks. My family is Zhengyi
"Yes, he didn't want to do it at first, but Master Ning from Shaanxi Yunxiu Pavilion had this idea, so he begged to my house and asked my teacher to help."
After the death of Zhenren Chen, there were still thirty-two Zhenren and thirty-eight Celestial Masters in the Taoist sect, which added up to exactly seventy. However, there were only twelve real masters in charge of the six pavilions in the Zhenshi Hall, including Quanzhen and Zhengyi.
Half and half.
If there is a vacancy for a real person sitting in the hall, it will be filled by a Quanzhen monk. If there is a vacancy for a Celestial Master sitting in the hall, it will be filled by a Zhengyi monk. Of course, all real people Celestial Masters have the right to vote.
Being in charge of the Sixth Pavilion of Shangguan means having a say in the allocation of the entire Ming Dynasty's cultivation resources. It has a great influence on the master's sect and on oneself. It is a position that most monks are extremely envious of.
Now that a real person position in the Sanqing Pavilion has been vacated, you don’t have to think about it to know that the competition will be extremely fierce. Zhenren Ning and Dongfang Celestial Master are in-laws. If he can take the position, Yuhuang Pavilion will be eager to take it. Presumably Dongfang Celestial Master and Chu
The Heavenly Master must have been busy working for Master Ning in the past six months.
Zhao Ran asked: "Have you ever talked to Zhenren Xu before?"
Dongfang Li said: "My family is not familiar with Helin Pavilion. I heard from Master Ning that he once mentioned it to Zhenren Xu in private, but Zhenren Xu declined. Zhenren Xu said that he was heartbroken about his old friend and had no intention of getting involved. Now he is separated from Chen
It has been nine months since Zhenren passed away, and his injuries should have eased somewhat. Zhenren Xu was a highly respected cultivator among the Quanzhen monks. If he could come forward to support him, Master Ning's chances of winning would be greatly increased. Zhiran
, if Master Ning can sit in the Sanqing Pavilion, it will be beneficial to our colleagues in Sichuan Province. This is a good thing. If there is a way, I hope to help."
Since Yuhuang Pavilion wants to help Ning Zhenren ascend to the throne, Zhao Ran is willing to help. Dongfang Li is right, Yunxiu Pavilion and Yuhuang Pavilion are the best in the family - well, although the parties involved are still at odds,
But where this relationship lies, if Master Ning becomes the true master of Sanqing Pavilion, it will certainly be of great benefit to him.
"Who is competing with Zhenren Ning for position now?"
"As far as we know, in June, there were seven real people who showed intention to compete for the position. In August, three of them withdrew. By last month, there were only two left. Except for Master Ning, the other
One is Master Yu from Longquan Pavilion in Yunnan."
Longquan Pavilion is located in Kunming. The real person in charge of the pavilion, Yu Daochun, is also quite prestigious in the Quanzhen lineage because he is the direct disciple of the senior Taoist Shao Yizheng. He is a powerful opponent for Zhenren Ning.
"Who supports Zhenren Ning now? Who supports Zhenren Yu?"
"Uncle Ning's side is mainly from Shaanxi, our Sichuan, Zhejiang, and North Zhili; Yu Zhenren's side is mainly from Yunnan, South Zhili, Henan, and Guizhou. It is still unknown who the other places will support."
"Where is our Wu Tianshi?" This question is something Zhao Ran must understand.
"Wu Tianshi is the Tianshi who sits in the Sanqing Pavilion. He wants to avoid suspicion and will not even participate in the voting."
"Where are those great heavenly masters and great immortals?"
"On the side of the great monks in the Hedao Realm, Master Wang Changyu has expressed his support for Master Ning, but Master Shao and Master Tao belong to Master Yiyu."
"Where is Patriarch Longyang?"
"Grandmaster Longyang doesn't want to interfere..."
"Where are the other great heavenly masters and great masters?"
"No one has expressed their position. Uncle Chu has not returned yet. He just went to visit the great heavenly masters and great masters, but the results were not optimistic. So our idea is to win the vote of Master Xu. He is
One vote is very crucial and can influence at least seven or eight people to more than ten real people."
"When will the decision be made? Will it still be at Zongguan Zhenshi Hall?"
"It's at Zongguan Zhenshi Hall, December 1st."
After understanding the general situation, Zhao Ran said goodbye and went down to Qingcheng Mountain. He promised to try his best to help, but he did not dare to make a guarantee. After all, the one who could talk directly to Master Xu was his teacher. Although he said that he was very compatible with Master Xu, he still
But it's because he wears the clothes of "Lou Guan Disciple". If not for this, Zhao Ran really wouldn't dare to say that he can get into Master Xu's Dharma Eyes. This self-knowledge is a must, otherwise he would be too arrogant.
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Zhao Ran does have Xu Zhenren’s flying talisman contact information, but Zhao Ran has never done this kind of thing except sending flying talisman directly to Xu Zhenren except for New Year’s greetings last year. If he suddenly comes to talk about business directly, it will appear
Very abrupt and disrespectful.
After pondering for a moment, Zhao Ranfei and Fu Qufenghe asked: "Are you still in the Hengduan Mountains?"
Qu Fenghe replied: "Here you are, uncle, what do you have to say?"
Zhao Ran: "Where is it? I'll go there now."
Qu Fenghe was very happy: "Great, when will Uncle Master arrive? Will he be riding a white crane?"
"I ride a wild goose, and my speed is not much slower than that of a white crane."
So Qu Fenghe quickly informed Zhao Ran of the specific location and said at the same time: "Uncle Lu is also looking forward to meeting my uncle. We will wait for him here."
Zhao Ran waved his hand and summoned Taoist Nangui who was waiting at the foot of Qingyun Peak, and said: "Thank you, Director Nangui, let's go to Hengduan Mountain again."