The students of the Nanguo Zijian stepped into the gate of the Great Retribution Temple with excitement and excitement. When they saw the prince coming out to greet him in person, they were even more impressed by his courteous and virtuous demeanor. They were thinking the same thing in their hearts. They didn't know that Prince Lu had summoned these students. , what questions are going to be asked for the school entrance examination?
Looking at the confused group of Nan Guozijian students in front of him, Ji Xiang asked Prince Lu curiously:
"What is the influence that the prince exerts on them?"
"Those who are valued by this king can be reused by the emperor. From then on, they will rise to the top and rise to great heights... It is still the same as in the past, but they have ignored it. As a prince, why do I appear in the land of Jiangnan... ..simply ignoring this.”
Prince Lu smiled slightly: "This was the case when I was in the Forbidden City. Even if I later arrived in the fiefdom, my brother would take the initiative to meet the people I recommended."
"Zhenbei Zhenren was once on duty in the Forbidden City. Don't you know that when I was in the Forbidden City in the past, I was able to gain a little respect?"
Ji Xiang praised: "My lord, you are so humble. That's not just a little bit of face, it's too much face!"
"Since the Yongle Dynasty, the vassal princes have no substantial military power. The so-called nobility is no longer the same as in the past. It is just because of the status of the royal family. In the past, the prince was in the Forbidden City and in the fiefdom. , some of the things I have done, I have heard a little about."
"Recruiting private soldiers to serve as servants, building the palace with 670,000 taels, transporting treasures and furniture in 500 ships, and having actual control over a large amount of land..."
"Your actions have long been inconsistent with the rules of our prince. In the past, your actions were so arrogant that they were no different from treason. Those imperial officials are afraid that they will point their fingers at your spine. The abuse didn’t stop.”
"However, Emperor Wanli suppressed all these matters. Those imperial officials, who are known for their fierce mouths, did not dare to mention a word about your affairs."
"The level of honor and favor I have never experienced before."
Although there was some irony in Ji Xiang's words, King Lu didn't care and said generously:
"I will naturally remember the way my brother treated me, and I will always be grateful and dare not forget it. Therefore, even if I openly rebel now, I am not trying to destroy the Ming Dynasty. I just want to work with my brother... ."
"It's just that the sun and the moon shine together!"
King Lu smiled: "In the world, the emperor is in charge of the monks of the three religions. Outside the world, I am in charge of the demons of the left and right. One yang and one yin, one visible and one hidden, one day and one month, one good and one evil, which is in line with the great path. Within Wuji, Wuji produces the transformation of Tai Chi.”
"As for the monk Li Shanhe who helped me, you can rest assured. Although I have no control over him, and I should not make any guarantees for people who are stronger than me, at least, the dilemma he is facing now, It’s much more troublesome than us.”
"Even if he wants to do something, he can't do it without relying on us. Speaking of which, you were the one who ruined his plan before and even fought with him many times."
Ji Xiang was surprised: "Could you be talking about... Emperor Yuan?"
"It is also."
King Lu nodded: "The monks in the mountains and rivers are not only immortals like the crucian carp crossing the river, but at least they are like the spring breeze turning into rain, which lasts endlessly. Those who have become immortals in various ways are the immortals, the corpse-dissolving immortals, the merit immortals, the elixir-like immortals, etc. The Medicine Bai Immortal, the Sword Immortal, the Enlightenment Immortal, the Corpse Killing Immortal, the Incense Immortal, the Creation Immortal... Although they have different names, in fact they are all just entering the ascension. The reason why they have different names is because they He used different methods to ascend to immortality."
"By using different methods to ascend to immortality, you will naturally have a power that is unique to this kind of immortal."
“For example, among the Immortals, the yang energy is the purest, and the Corpse Execution Immortal can dwell in nothingness;
The Merit Immortal is not afraid of curses and poisonous techniques, and the Danxiang Immortal has a strong fire element and can cast heavenly thunder and fierce fire;
The Medicine Bai Immortal has the magical power to cure diseases and revive the dead, the Sword Immortal has the natal flying sword to kill people invisible and slash enemies thousands of miles away;
The Enlightenment Immortal always has the chance to realize the Tao, and the Corpse-Slaying Immortal is immortal because he killed the three corpses and eliminated his name of death."
The Incense Immortal is promoted to the Ghost Immortal, so he retains many Yin Qi skills; the Creation Immortal is often blessed with great luck, and everything he does will go particularly smoothly. "
"The above are just classifications of immortals. Theoretically, they all belong to the 'celestial beings' who ascend to the realm of ascension. As the saying goes, 'when a master raises his form to ascend to the void, he is called a heavenly immortal'. Even the body and spirit have completely transformed, and they belong to the form of an immortal. Instead of a mortal form."
"Only those monks who have reached the peak of ascension have their blood turned into green energy, and are now known as Feixian! Only then can they be regarded as emerging figures in the mountains and rivers."
"After ascension, you need to comprehend the two realms of Taiyi and Daluo. If you comprehend one, you will realize the heart of heaven. If you fail to comprehend, you will fall into the realm. After falling from the peak of ascension, the realm will retreat. Although the Taoist heart is still there, it has already After transforming into the Taiyi Sanshu or Daluo Sanshu realm, their strength is just a little higher than that of ordinary immortals, and after their realms have retreated, most of them will find it difficult to realize Tianxin again."
Ji Xiang was interested: "Then what's the difference between Taiyi Daluo? Biao Shanhe has never heard of it."
King Lu smiled: "This is natural. Since the chaos in the late Yuan Dynasty, Shanhe has not ascended to the world again for two hundred years. Therefore, in this world, you and Zhenren Zhang are the pinnacles of the world. The name of Taiyi Daluo is only passed down to There are only names and taboos left in the ancient books."
"Tai Yi calculates the number of days, and Da Luo realizes the fruit of enlightenment! Tai Yi is good at attaining enlightenment, but Da Luo is hard to find, because everyone can participate in Tai Yi's fortune telling, while Da Luo must be a person with extremely high talent to have the chance of enlightenment."
"However, the ultimate goal of Taiyi Daluo is just different in focus. What I call good and difficult to achieve refers to the difficulty of enlightenment, not the difference between the two. "
"Let me come back again, there are not only four Tianxins in Lishanhe... It's just that the only ones who can affect the outer mountains and rivers are those four people. They are the representatives sent by the four Great Heavenly Palaces, and they correspond to each other. Alchemists, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.”
"And Emperor Yuan is a wanderer who does not belong to the four of them. He is a rebel who violated the four great heavenly palaces. Therefore, the four Tianxins have been looking for his traces. Therefore, Emperor Yuan does not dare to come out unless necessary. Yes, he can only indirectly move around in the world through agents like us."
"He also wants to support a force. At this point, you should know what's going on."
Prince Lu grinned even more: "I heard that Song Ting has given you several troubles."
Ji Xiang also understood.
"Alchemists, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Alchemists came before the three religions. After the three religions were transformed into alchemists, the mountains and rivers could no longer accommodate the fifth force. This fifth force is..."
"The underworld corresponds to the heavenly palace."
"So, he is the boss of the Ghost Immortal Way."
King Lu shook his head slightly: "It doesn't matter. Ghost Immortal Dao is just a force in the hands of Mr. Yuanhuang. It's us who have the final say in the human world."
"After all, it is difficult for those ghosts and immortals to gather the combat power to ascend. Even if there are pure yin masters who are comparable to the pure yang realm, they may not be of much use."
Ji Xiang fell into some doubts at this time.
Since Emperor Yuan was pursued by the Four Heavenly Hearts, and King Lu also called him the Lord of the Underworld, and since he had offended all the forces in Lishanhe, then the Great Sage Yuanmiao had helped Song Ting.
The Shenxiao sect to which the Great Sage Yuanmiao belongs is now also inherited in Lishanhe, but it is difficult to see Shenxiao monks in the outer mountains and rivers.
The Shenxiao Sect is also one of the Taoist sects. It seems that the spells used by Emperor Yuan belong to all three sects. Since he is the master of the Song Dynasty and is at odds with all the heavenly palaces in the mountains and rivers, why do the Shenxiao Sect and the Jinglun Temple dare to borrow from the underworld? Dao returns Yang?
Or....
Helping them return from the underworld to the world of mountains and rivers, is the existence of this kind of rule one of the reasons why they acquiesced in the existence of Emperor Yuan?
"It seems that there are some unspeakable rules everywhere in this world, inside and outside."
Rivers and lakes are not about fighting and killing, they are about human relations. Today you are convenient for me, but I will let you go tomorrow.
And those who really shout to fight and kill, those who work hard, either have deep hatred, are simple Taoist madmen, or are just fledgling calves.
There are also some people who are kept in the dark and are used as sword and gun wielders.
While the two were talking, the students from the Imperial College had come over to pay their respects.
Prince Lu took a physical test and called Shen Jue. The latter came over without saying a word. Seeing the surprised expressions on the students' faces, he seemed to find it hard to believe that Lord Xuezheng from the Nanguo Zijian had already served under Prince Lu.
King Lu smiled brightly and said:
"I have held a fasting banquet in the Great Retribution Temple, so let your Master Xuezheng take you there to prepare. Later, at the banquet, I will test you all again."
"You are all the future pillars of our Ming Dynasty. Please encourage yourself at all times. Although the beauties on the Qinhuai River are good, you cannot indulge in the gentle countryside and forget about your fame and great achievements."
King Lu's approachable words immediately made the students of the Imperial College feel good to him, and some of the students who were more rosy and powdery even looked embarrassed.
Ji Xiang looked at this scene and thought to himself: The attitude and tone of his words did not sound like that of a prince. It was clearly the emperor's private visit in disguise, performing a show in front of the students here.
There were quite a lot of people, and those in the back couldn't see those in front. There were ships stopping one after another on the river bank.
These students have righteousness in them. Ji Xiang has already known part of what King Lu wants to do, and the rest is not difficult to guess. It's just pitiful for these hundreds or thousands of students. At this time, they can no longer help but decide their own lives.
Fortunately, before the Ascension Conference, they were still safe and would not die.
Prince Liejie and Lord Huo also came ashore.
Ji Xiang's eyes moved slightly, and when he looked around, he found that the beautiful woman in front of him looked familiar.
It is a certain art of change that is used. This feeling is relatively familiar. After all, the art of change is related to the method of form and spirit. Having mastered the method of using part of the Central Jade Book, I can certainly feel this subtle effect. Weirdness.
but....
Since the main body is not here now, it is difficult to see through the opponent's disguise.
The shadows could not be seen under the shade of the trees, and the willows were leaning on the banks of the Qinhuai River. Lord Huo also narrowed his eyes and bowed in salute.
Mr. Yao, who was following King Lu, saw King Lu going to deal with the students, so he took the initiative to introduce Ji Xiang:
"This is Prince Liejie, you recognize him."
"This one...just call her Lingxiao Girl..."
Ji Xiang said oh and smiled strangely:
"Oh it's you."
No wonder he had to change his image. This was not to avoid himself, but probably to avoid Emperor Wanli's reward order.
When he went to the Forbidden City, something big happened, and all the monsters and monsters in the world saw how lax and outrageous the Forbidden City's defenses were now. This opened up a huge hole.
but....
Ji Xiang frowned slightly. Although he could feel the changes in Huo Lord's body and spirit, there was also a part that was even more strange, but it was hard to describe, as if...
There are several forms and spirits in a person.
This is really strange.
How can a creature have several forms and spirits at the same time? This means that in the eyes of outsiders, it can have several different images at the same time. Can a creature be a sparrow, a frog, an elephant, or an elephant? Whale?
In other words, in the eyes of outsiders at this time, everyone may see a different image of Lord Fire.
Is this the level that the art of transformation should have?
Lord Huo didn't notice the subtleties in Ji Xiang's eyes. He just thought that Ji Xiang wanted to cause trouble for him, so he bit the bullet and said with a smile: "From now on, you will be my superior officer. Please write off the past matters."
"After all, you are fine, I am not dead, and the emperor is still alive and well. Everyone is happy..."
Ji Xiang sneered: "A fire broke out in the Forbidden City. It took two years of planning and hundreds of people died at once. How can this be called everyone happy?"
"But now, I really can't trouble you."
The original intention of Ji Xiang's words is that he is not his true body now, but just a shadow.
Of course, shadows cannot hit people.
But Lord Huo felt that this was a favor to King Lu, so he breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him again.
"Since we are both serving in front of the prince, the past grudges will be burned away with the fire."
Ji Xiang waved his hand, but he felt happy in his heart.
This is really good luck.
Everything that should come and shouldn't come is here.
Lord Huo's expression softened, he thanked him again and again, and said: "The prince has had a few troubles recently, most of which are related to me. Regardless of past grudges, please give me a nice word in front of the prince."
Having said that, Lord Huo felt secretly resentful in his heart. If it weren't for those bastards at Jinglun Temple who were not trustworthy, he wouldn't have to be here to please Ji Xiang now, but at least they gave him some immortality. The strength is not bad.
Those virtual forms are not the descendants of immortals, but only part of their borrowed forms and spirits. However, with the image of immortals, they can have a certain influence on all things in the world. When you need to use them, awaken their forms and spirits, and the effect will be It's like asking a god to take over. In fact, the immortal has a medium to interfere with the world with the help of his own body. However, if he uses it for too long, his own form and spirit will be damaged. After all, immortals are different...
"What's the matter with you?"
Ji Xiang asked her, and Lord Huo said that in the past period of time, his father had been resurrected for some reason, and he seemed to remember that he had killed him in order to gain control of the Huangtian Sect, so he began to take revenge on himself. And there was a great storm in the temple....
Mystery Dragon Casino?
Ji Xiang thought.
It was really your father and I who burned it.
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ps: The update is late, sorry!
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