In the sky of Xiufengling, not only countless seven-color lightning turned into streaks of color, but also the clouds that emerged out of thin air were dyed with colorful glow and turned into auspicious clouds.
Even the sound of the wind roaring across the heaven and earth has turned into a yellow bell, playing the elegant music of great ceremony.
Xiufeng Ridge, which was originally just an ordinary mountain, continued to rise and grow rapidly.
In the blink of an eye, it has surpassed all the mountains and peaks in Hengzhou, with a single peak standing majestically in the southeast of the Wei Dynasty.
While Xiufeng Ridge continues to grow taller and taller, at the top of the peak, surrounded by peach trees, a temple breaks out of the ground and rises in the wind, forming the creation of heaven and earth.
When Xiufengling stopped growing, the temple stabilized and became majestic, simple and majestic.
There is a plaque hanging on the gatehouse of the temple, engraved with four characters full of charm: Peach Blossom Temple.
On the altar in the main hall of the temple, there stands a sacred and majestic statue that is very similar to the Peach Blossom Demon.
The Peach Blossom Demon has become a god!
A stone tablet was erected in front of the temple, called the Tiandi Fengzheng Monument.
The inscription in the stele, in addition to the full text of "The Book of Peach Blossom Demons Asking Heaven and Earth to Confirm the Righteousness", also has a few more lines of signature at the end -
Leading the memorial service: Hanshan Academy Li Gongyi
Accompanying the sacrifices: Guo Hengbei, Guo Nanjun, Wei Lun of Hengzhou of the Great Wei Dynasty
Accompanying the sacrifice: Hanshan Academy Qianjun
April 25, the 18th year of the Great Wei Zhicheng
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To the north of Hengzhou is the capital of Wei Dynasty.
Emperor Cao Chong of the Wei Dynasty, Tang Shouzhang, the chief minister of the cabinet, Xiao Zhanzhi, the chief governor of the Five Governors' Palace, Zhang Chengxu, Xu Yangyan, the imperial eunuch, three great scholars, six ministers and other important officials gathered to watch the stars. tower.
"Master, how are you?" Wei Emperor Cao Chong spoke majestically.
The Imperial Preceptor Zhang Chengxu had just put away the starry array, and when he heard the emperor's inquiry, he bowed and replied: "Report to your majesty, I already understand."
"explain."
The chief minister, the chief governor, the three great scholars, the six ministers, etc. all looked at him.
Zhang Chengxu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said: "Your Majesty, this shocking vision was caused by a peach blossom demon in Xiufeng Ridge, Hengzhou, 1,500 miles away, which sealed the world."
"Sealing heaven and earth?"
These words shocked the important officials present in the court.
Wei Emperor Cao Chong, who was sitting high on the throne, was also stunned for a moment, and then said in a deep voice: "Are you sure that Heaven and Earth have been enthroned?"
"Yes, I have confirmed it three times with the Starry Sky Survey Formation. At this moment, in the Xiufeng Ridge of Hengzhou, auspicious clouds are falling from the sky, and misty water vapor is born on the ground, which combines into a Shinto radiance, which converges on the body of the Peach Blossom Demon , sealed his position."
Emperor Wei was silent.
All the important ministers on the observatory also began to think about it.
Soon Xu Qingzheng, the second assistant to the cabinet, sighed: "The heaven and earth have been sealed. The last time we were in Gezhou, north of the country, the heaven and earth were sealed, and it had to be traced back three thousand years ago..."
The first assistant, Tang Shouzhang, asked directly: "Master, what is the origin of this peach blossom demon, so that he can be canonized by heaven and earth?"
Zhang Chengxu replied: "Three hundred years ago, there was an enlightened female crown from the Divine Continent of China. She came across the continent. When she was passing by Hengzhou, she buried a peach blossom hairpin due to a certain opportunity, which later grew into a peach forest. This is how the Peach Blossom Demon was born.”
"Since the growth of the peach grove, the miasma in Hengzhou's territory has disappeared, the mountains and rivers have been clear, and the people have had good harvests, all thanks to its merits."
Chief Assistant Tang Shouzhang said: "These alone are not enough to seal the world."
After all, the world is so big. If three hundred years of merit can be recognized by heaven and earth and be named a righteous god, then there will be righteous gods of heaven and earth everywhere on all continents.
In fact, in the entire world, the number of gods who have been enthroned by heaven and earth can only be counted in two hands.
The huge Beizhi Gezhou has only one statue since ancient times.
Imperial Master Zhang Chengxu replied: "What Mr. Tang Ge said is true. For the Peach Blossom Demon to be able to gain the right of heaven and earth in an ordinary place, there must be a reason, or there must be help from an expert."
There must be a reason?
Expert help?
Xu Qingzheng, the second assistant, spoke again: "National Master, can you deduce what should be the reason, or who can help?"
National Master Zhang Chengxu shook his head: "At this moment, within a hundred miles of Xiufeng Ridge, the heavens are in chaos and the terrain is rising, making it impossible to deduce or observe."
The other two bachelors and six ministers immediately pinched their commanders' sleeves after hearing this, and used their own magical powers to deduce, but they all gave up soon.
Sure enough, not to mention the entire Tianji terrain within a hundred miles of Xiufeng Ridge, the terrain of the entire Hengzhou was in chaos and impossible to observe.
This brought silence to the observatory.
After a long time, Wei Emperor Cao Chong said: "My lords, how should this matter be decided?"
All the important officials in the imperial court thought quickly and did not speak easily.
After all, the gods enshrined in heaven and earth are different from the gods of mountains, rivers, and land enshrined by the imperial court. They are not under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, nor are they disturbed by human incense.
It is equivalent to jumping out of the Three Realms and not in the Five Elements.
This also means that although the newly born Peach Blossom God appears in the territory of the Wei Dynasty, it is not under the jurisdiction of the Wei court.
How should Wei treat such aloof people?
"National Preceptor?" Wei Emperor Cao Chong called his name again.
National Preceptor Zhang Chengxu replied: "Your Majesty, the sealing of heaven and earth is a grand event jointly supported by heaven and earth. The new peach blossom god has been supported by heaven and earth. He has extraordinary potential and boundless divine paths."
"Xiufeng Ridge - to be precise, it should be called Xiufeng Mountain now. It is already the number one mountain in Hengzhou. As the Peach Blossom God grows, it will surely become the number one mountain in the Wei Dynasty, and even more than that."
"If the ancient books about the last sealing of heaven and earth are accurate, Xiufeng Mountain may become the second mountain in the entire Beizhi Gezhou, after Donghua Mountain."
"The Peach Blossom God of Xiufeng Mountain will also become the second god in Beizhi Gezhou after the God of Donghua Mountain."
"So according to what I see, I, the Wei Dynasty, should treat this newly born Peach Blossom God with kindness and should not be negligent!"
Wei Emperor Cao Chong thought for a moment and then looked at Zhao Buyi, Minister of Rites.
"Zhao Qing, what do you think?"
The Ministry of Rites was responsible for determining and appraising local gods of mountains and rivers, the land of the city god, the god of grain Zaopo, etc., and was the central person in charge of all Shinto affairs.
After being questioned by the emperor, Zhao Buyi, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward and replied: "Your Majesty, I agree with the opinion of the imperial master. It is appropriate to treat the future second god of Beizhi Gezhou with courtesy."
"Although this Peach Blossom God is enthroned by heaven and earth and is not enshrined by the imperial court, since he is in the territory of our country, he should be able to stabilize the destiny of our mountains and rivers."
"According to the provisions of the "Emperor's Ceremony" of the imperial court, a mission can be sent with generous gifts to congratulate and to establish friendship."
Wei Emperor Cao Chong looked at the others again.
Chief Assistant Tang Shouzhang cupped his hands and said: "I second the proposal."
Xu Qingzheng, the second assistant, and several other great scholars and ministers also paid homage together: "I second my opinion!"
Only Xiao Zhanzhi, the most powerful general in the Wei Dynasty, remained aloof and sat firmly on the stargazing platform without making a sound.
"That being the case, here is my decree: Send the Minister of Rites, the Deputy Supervisor of Qin Tian Jian, and the Ninth Prince to lead a delegation to Hengzhou to congratulate the Peach Blossom God. All arrangements will be made according to the ceremony of conferring Zen."
"In addition, the person who presides over the canonization of heaven and earth should also be sought out. Sincere invitations to the court should not be made hastily."
Emperor Wei finally issued a serious decree.
"I obey the order!"
Soon, the delegation headed by Zhao Buyi, the Minister of Rites of the Wei Dynasty, Longquan Zhenren, the deputy supervisor of the Qintian Supervisor, and Cao Zukong, the ninth prince, left the capital.
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When the Wei imperial mission was still being formed, a divine chariot from the east had already arrived in the sky above Xiufeng Mountain.
In the divine chariot, there are four charming and spiritual maidservants standing, two at the back, supporting two majestic canopies; two at the front, one holding a white jade fruit plate, and the other holding a green and gold wine pot.
There is also a graceful divine attendant, standing at the front of the divine chariot, responsible for driving the cloud-patterned flying beasts and controlling the divine chariot.
On top of the divine chariot, there is a soft jade incense couch.
On the couch, a tall, lazy, and extremely elegant woman was half-lying.
