Zhuang Zhou looked at Lin Ze with confusion on his face: "Junior brother, are you saying that the sacred tree Jianmu gave birth to spiritual consciousness?"
Lin Ze asked back: "Does senior brother not know about this?"
Zhuang Zhou was stunned, wondering whether to laugh or cry: "When the last Demon Emperor cut off the Jianmu Sacred Tree, my senior brother had not yet become enlightened. Such a secret thing has not been recorded in the ancient books of the ancestors. How did we know about it?"
Lin Ze thought for a while and said, "Does senior brother think this matter is true or false?"
Zhuang Zhou thought for a moment and said seriously: "Brother, I can't judge. I'm afraid I have to ask the teacher for advice on this matter."
As soon as the words fell and the thought moved, a colorful butterfly disappeared into the void.
After a while, a colorful butterfly burst out of the sky and landed on Zhuang Zhou's shoulder.
Zhuang Zhou looked like he was listening and said seriously: "Teacher asked you and me to go back to the Dao Palace to see him."
Lin Ze glanced at the Jianmu Sacred Tree not far away, and said with a smile: "In that case, what are you waiting for, senior brother? Let's go."
The whole person rose up on the wind, crossed the endless space, and fell into the mountain behind the Taoist Palace.
The back mountain is as usual, with lush vegetation and greenery, green cattle are grazing at the foot of the mountain, and Taoist saints are enlightening in the mountains.
"The disciple pays homage to the teacher."
The Taoist Saint opened his eyes, looked at the two outstanding disciples in front of him, and said calmly: "Who told me about the spiritual consciousness of Jianmu Sacred Tree?"
Just as Lin Ze was about to speak, he saw Zhuang Zhou pointing at him and saying, "Junior brother has personal experience, and it is best for him to speak."
Lin Ze rolled his eyes, took a step forward and bowed his hands and said: "Reporting to the teacher, today the disciples opened the altar to worship the heaven, and assisted the Jianmu Divine Tree to receive the baptism of thunder and calamity. When he was about to leave, he was intercepted by the spiritual consciousness of the Jianmu Divine Tree.
He called me to stop and said something."
Lin Ze then described in detail what exactly he said and the other party's condition.
While the Taoist Saint was listening, a glimmer of light occasionally flashed in his eyes.
"You mean, the voice he made sounded like a child's voice and he called you brother?"
Lin Ze nodded slightly: "The disciple also thought it was strange, so he asked him why he called him that. He replied that it was because the disciple had taken care of him for ten years."
"As for Tongyin, I think it's probably because he just gave birth to spiritual consciousness not long ago."
"My disciple is ignorant and has little knowledge. He is unable to tell whether this matter is true or false. I wonder if the other party has built the spiritual consciousness of the sacred tree. What does the teacher think of it?"
The Taoist sage smiled and said: "The sky is infinitely high and the earth is infinitely thick. However, no matter how tall the sacred tree grows and no matter how deep its roots are dug, it will still be difficult to reach up to the heavens and down to the Nine Netherworlds."
"Therefore, the key to the Jianmu Sacred Tree's communication between heaven and earth lies in its god, and the god is the spiritual consciousness born from the trunk of the Jianmu Sacred Tree."
"So what you see is indeed the spiritual consciousness of the Jianmu Sacred Tree. It is also true that he needs external nourishment to strengthen himself, but calling you brother is a bit too much."
"The Jianmu Sacred Tree had spiritual consciousness before. After this incident, it will naturally inherit the past memories. It is impossible for a three-year-old child to think that a living being who has taken care of him for ten years is his brother."
"You can just listen to some of his words, don't worry about it. By the way, let me take a look at the Jianmu spirit liquid he gave you."
Lin Ze followed his words and took out the wooden bottle containing Jianmu Spiritual Liquid, held it in both hands and handed it to the Taoist Saint: "Teacher, please take a look."
The Taoist Saint took the wooden bottle, opened the cork, looked at it carefully for a while, and then said to Lin Ze: "There is nothing wrong with the spiritual liquid. You can drink it with confidence. This should be a benefit he deliberately gave to you in order to ask for help."
Lin Ze put the wooden bottle away, bowed and asked, "How should this disciple handle this matter?"
Tao Sheng said calmly: "Just do as he said and provide him with the power of faith. As for swallowing the consciousness of living beings for him, it goes against the harmony of heaven and should not be used."
Lin Ze lowered his head and responded: "Disciple, I obey."
The Taoist Saint thought for a moment and then added: "Jiang Yuesheng has been well trained by you. In just ten years, he has advanced from the Soul Realm to the Second Realm of Heaven and Human. It is considered that he has strong luck and extraordinary talents."
"You are also busy on weekdays. You can ask him to help you with this matter. He will lead some elite disciples from the Dao Palace to organize and collect the power of faith."
Lin Ze smiled and said: "Thank you, teacher, for your understanding and advice. I will arrange this matter properly."
"By the way, I have something to tell you. Ten years ago, my disciple promised the demon clan that when the Jianmu Sacred Tree reaches maturity, it can arrange for people to come and offer sacrifices. This matter has also been approved by you."
"Now that the Jianmu Sacred Tree has entered its mature stage, the demon messenger was still asking the disciple how to arrange it a few days ago. Should the disciple fulfill his promise as soon as possible?"
The Taoist Saint said calmly: "Taoist palace is not a treacherous person, and he should keep his promise unswervingly. The demon clan and my master are barely old acquaintances, so it won't be a big deal if I let him sacrifice me."
Lin Ze bowed and said, "Disciple understands."
The Taoist Saint nodded slightly, with a look of satisfaction on his face. Suddenly his eyes turned to Zhuang Zhou and said in a deep voice: "As the leader of a secular dynasty, your junior brother is usually too busy to take care of the construction of the sacred tree. It's understandable. You
Staying there day and night, wouldn't you be able to help me a little more?"
Zhuang Zhou was confused, why did he talk about me so well?
But he did not dare to refute, so he could only hold back and bow and reply: "Disciple must pay attention to it in the future."
The Taoist Saint said calmly: "You should keep an eye on the matter of strengthening the spiritual consciousness of Jianmu Sacred Tree. If it is delayed, I will ask you as my teacher."
Zhuang Zhou could only bite the bullet and replied: "Disciple understands."
Upon hearing this, a look of satisfaction appeared on Dao Sheng's face, he waved his hand and said, "My master is going to continue his retreat, so go ahead."
Lin Zezhuang and Zhou said in unison: "Disciple, please retire."
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After returning to the house, Lin Ze immediately called Jiang Yuesheng and said: "Go back to the Dao Palace and select some elite disciples to come here. From tomorrow on, collect the power of faith every day and give it to me."
Zhuang Zhou couldn't help but interjected: "Isn't it directly providing the spiritual consciousness of Jianmu Sacred Tree?"
Lin Ze glanced at Zhuang Zhou and said confidently: "Right now, Jianmu Sacred Tree is the only one who is familiar with Junior Brother, and Jiang Yuesheng contacted him rashly. Senior Brother, aren't you afraid of something unexpected happening?"
Zhuang Zhou said indifferently: "What could happen?"
Lin Ze smiled and said: "If there is an accident and the teacher asks, can senior brother bear the responsibility?"
Zhuang Zhou immediately said from his heart: "I think what my junior brother said makes sense."
Lin Ze turned around, smiled gently at Jiang Yuesheng and said, "Go ahead."
Jiang Yuesheng was very grateful to Lin Ze because he had often listened to Lin Ze's sermons in the past ten years, and often received rewards from heaven through the opportunities given by Lin Ze, and was successfully promoted to the second realm of heaven and human beings.
After hearing Lin Ze's instructions, he immediately said seriously: "Please rest assured, Patriarch, this disciple will arrange this matter properly."
Lin Ze's face kept smiling. There were rewards for cultivating the Jianmu Sacred Tree. There is no reason to cultivate the Jianmu Sacred Tree without spiritual consciousness.
Logically speaking, this reward is not much different from the previously cultivated Jianmu Sacred Tree, and will eventually fall on the executor.
If Lin Ze doesn't do something useful for himself first, why should he give it up to others?
Although he didn't know why Tao Sheng would name Jiang Yuesheng to participate in this matter, it did not prevent him from seeking benefits for himself.
After all, the spiritual consciousness of the Jianmu Sacred Tree was nourished and strengthened, and Jiang Yuesheng was indeed involved in this matter and made a contribution.
Is it because Lin Ze has benefited that he has to take the initiative to intervene in this matter?
In that case, do you still care about the relationship between master and disciple?
After all, Lin Ze is still in the saint realm, and his strength is not too weak. Now is the critical moment for fighting for the chance of transcendence. There is no reason why a Taoist saint would do such an unwise move.
After giving instructions to Jiang Yuesheng, Lin Ze waved a message and dropped it into Chang'an City.
"The Jianmu Sacred Tree has reached maturity. Please inform the noble elders to arrange sacrifices."