Because Master Yansheng has always shown a harsh temperament, which can be confirmed by the Su Han siblings.
But his current hesitant attitude doesn't seem like his style?
Sure enough, in the next second, Master Yansheng couldn't hold himself any longer.
Perhaps because he didn’t want to hide anything, Master Yansheng suddenly sat up straight, looked at me and said: "Xiaojiu, it’s not my nature to be winding. To be honest, I came to visit late at night because I have something to do with you." You negotiated it!”
Looking at Master Yansheng's suppressed red face, I was also amused. Isn't this operation difficult for me?
But having said that, it must be something difficult for Master Yansheng to have such an attitude, otherwise he wouldn't seem so uncomfortable.
"Master, just say whatever you want!" I also sat upright and said loudly.
At this time, Zhou Yuxi also brought a bunch of tea from the side and handed it to Master Yansheng. Master Yansheng took a slow sip and then said: "This matter may not be fair to you. I know that your relationship with Maoshan Sect is a bit delicate now, but after thinking about it, I know that you are the most suitable one!"
I suddenly became interested and did not interrupt Master Yansheng's words. Instead, I stared into Master Yansheng's eyes and motioned for him to continue speaking.
Master Yansheng sighed, and then said: "Xiao Jiu, do you know that among all cultivators, a very large gathering will be held every three years?"
A triennial event?
I have never heard of this?
"I don't know, what does Master want to say?" I shook my head and asked in confusion.
Master Yansheng paused for a moment, and then said softly: "This grand gathering is called Luotian Dajiao. It is hosted by Longhu Mountain and brings together all the cultivators in the world to participate in the heaven-sacrifice ceremony!"
"The Luotian Dajiao, as the name suggests, refers to one of the most solemn activities in the Taoist fasting and ritual rituals. Luotian means all heavens, which means gathering all the heavens and the earth. Jiao refers to the fasting and ritual ceremony. After the Ming Dynasty, Taoism mostly used the name Jiao means fasting. Big Jiao should refer to the scale of the ceremony. The purpose of performing the ceremony is to pray for peace and prosperity for the country and the people, and for good weather."
Luotian Dajiao?
This is the first time I have heard of this name, but it sounds like it is very powerful. After all, it is produced by Longhu Mountain and must be a high-quality product.
"Master, is it mandatory for all Taoist sects to participate in this Luotian Festival?" After hearing this, I also asked in response.
Master Yansheng shook his head: "No, this is a voluntary participation. Everyone can choose not to go. However, whenever the Luotian Festival is held, almost all the ascetics from all over the world flock to it, and the seats are packed."
I have some doubts. Although Longhu Mountain is said to be the leader of Taoist sects in the world, it doesn't have the ability to allow everyone to participate in their grand gathering, right?
Perhaps Master Yansheng saw the doubts in my heart, he rolled his eyes at me gently, and then said: "Although this Luotian Dajiao is a fasting ceremony, it has been standardized for so many times. Therefore, the current Luotian Dajiao is said to be a ceremony to worship heaven, but it is actually a platform to use this reason to show off the abilities of our sect!"
"Luotian Dajiao brings together almost all the sects in the world. Therefore, every sect will gear up to show their strength to everyone during every grand gathering, so as to increase their own popularity and improve the status of the sect. , What’s more, they want to shake Longhu Mountain’s position in the Taoist sect!”
"But how can the status of Longhu Mountain be so easily shaken? Every generation of Celestial Masters is a ceiling-level existence among ascetics. Therefore, in the long-term competition, there is a sound rule, that is, only allowed If the young juniors participate in this competition, no matter how big or small, if they all come together, once Master Longhu takes action, there will be no suspense at all!"
After hearing Master Yansheng's explanation, I finally understood something. To put it bluntly, this Luotian Dajiao is a large-scale Maoshan Zongbi, but Maoshan Zongbi is fighting against Maoshan Sect's disciples, and this Luotian Dajiao Jiao is just a competition between all Taoist sects in the world.
Master Yansheng saw that I was silent, and then he took another sip of the tea in his hand, sighed, and said: "Although this Luotian Dajiao has become a fight between young people, but the Dragon and Tiger Sect has always been the best in the world. The number one spot has never been shaken, but this does not affect the determination of the Taoist sects in the world to pull it down from the altar. Therefore, the competition becomes more and more fierce year by year. Even if they cannot beat the Dragon and Tiger Sect, they must try their best. Show your own strength, and strong strength is more conducive to the inheritance of the sect!"
I thought for a moment, and then asked in a deep voice: "Master, do our Maoshan Sect participate every time?"
Master Yansheng nodded, but there was no trace of joy on his face: "Yes, but it's funny to say that although we and Longhu are called the Three Mountain Talisman, we are eliminated by others every time, even some Even little-known small sects can have brilliant disciples, but we...hehe, sometimes we can't even get into the first three rounds and are weak, which has become your grandfather's biggest pain point when he was alive!"
I nodded thoughtfully, as if I understood what Master Yansheng meant, and Master Yansheng's late-night visit must be for this reason!
"Master, you come to me, you must be here for the Luotian Dajiao, right?" I said with narrowed eyes.
Master Yansheng smiled with difficulty: "I know this is difficult, but in the past, the Luotian Dajiao was led by Zongbi's number one disciple. This time, a dark horse like you suddenly appears, maybe you can... To bring hope to our Maoshan Sect? So..."
Before Master Yansheng could finish speaking, I interrupted loudly: "So the sect wants me to lead the team to participate in this Luotian Festival?"
Master Yansheng nodded: "Although I also know that your relationship with Maoshan Sect is very delicate now, and I don't want to in my heart, so I won't force you. I also accepted the sect's agreement and came to discuss with you. If you don’t agree with this old face, I’ll go back and tell them!”
I fell into silence for a moment. To be honest, in my heart, I was very unwilling to sacrifice my life for the Maoshan Sect. The reason was because of the sect leader Mo Hongjing.
At this time, I remembered Qin Guan's words in my heart. The future Maoshan Sect needs us to change it together and change it into the Maoshan Sect when my grandfather led it!
This is my grandfather's wish, and it is also Qin Guan's wish. Therefore, if Mo Hongjing's factors are put aside, Maoshan Sect still hopes to become better.
Therefore, I was hesitant about Master Yansheng's request.
"Master, among all the Maoshan Sect members, you are the best to me right now. If it were you, how would you like me to choose?" I hesitated for a long time, then raised my eyebrows and asked the question to Master Yansheng.
