The fortune telling was so accurate that I accidentally accumulated a huge amount of merit!

Chapter 585 Playing hard to get?

Du Jun is not an impulsive person; it's just that in front of Yun Ran, he seems like a useless middle-aged man.

However, his shrewdness and competence quickly returned to his public persona; he wouldn't say anything until he had a clear understanding of the current situation.

Her tone was full of regret and resentment towards these people, but her eyes were full of smiles.

Du Jun sneered inwardly. If he hadn't gone into the Death Mountain with Abbot Yun and the others...

Perhaps he was also a little flustered, worried that the relationship he had worked so hard to build was about to break down.

However, having witnessed the methods of Abbot Yun and her powerful prospective disciple, he knew clearly that this so-called resentment possession was useless against Abbot Yun.

With such a secret thought in mind, Du Jun remained calm and composed, taking his seat in the place designated for the Four Gates.

He leisurely sipped the tea placed in front of him, and with just one sip, he knew that these were definitely high-quality goods, things that money couldn't buy.

The Grand Elder of the Four Meetings Sect glanced at Du Jun and said, "Judging from your expression, you have a lot of confidence in Abbot Yun?"

Only five people came this time. Apart from Du Jun, the other four were all people with real power in Sihuimen.

He wouldn't have been qualified to come if the cooperation with Qingfeng Temple hadn't been negotiated by Du Jun.

"Elder, rest assured, Abbot Yun is unfathomable..."

Du Jun didn't say anything more, but the Grand Elder of the Four Meetings Sect already understood and immediately began to enjoy his tea with a relaxed air.

The people from the Special Administration Bureau who came to help, seeing such a 'harmonious' scene, all felt that they had truly broadened their horizons.

"They say it's impossible to please everyone, but this kind of scene is truly rare. Yun Ran is indeed someone from our Special Administration Bureau; she can handle all kinds of demons, monsters, gods, and mortals!"

They've been to various banquets hosted by other Xuanmen families before, but when have they ever sat together so 'harmoniously' 'chatting'?

At this moment, the 'shills' are keeping their achievements hidden. Most people's emotions have been swayed by them, and they no longer have any intention of causing trouble.

As the time came, nine deep, resonant chimes rang out from the tallest bell tower of Qingfeng Temple.

Those who were happily chirping crickets all had their eyes drawn to them.

I don't know if it's the inherent energy of Qingfeng Temple or the righteous spirit that the bell tolls.

In short, everyone can now feel the energy within their bodies vibrating, as if in response to something.

The large bell on the clock tower looked ordinary and uninteresting.

But as the bell tolled, they finally realized, belatedly, that this bell was definitely not ordinary.

"This must be a magical artifact! I've never seen anything like it before!"

"It doesn't look like an ordinary item. The sound of this bell is full of righteous energy, which can completely sweep away evil spirits."

"As expected, our previous guess was correct. Qingfeng Temple really does have a lot of resources behind it. Otherwise, why would they be willing to hang such a treasure on the bell tower!"

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Those who were already feeling a little sour were overwhelmed by that sour feeling once again.

If it weren't for the fact that Yunran was nearing death, they really wouldn't be able to control their mouths now.

After the bell rang, all the birds on the hills near Qingfeng Temple flew over here.

They have no intelligence now, but they know how to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune. The sound of the bell seemed to be an invitation, and they formed a swarm, circling around Qingfeng Temple.

"Wow, what's this? A hundred birds have come to pay homage!"

Before they could even process the auspicious sign of a hundred birds paying homage, the large seal that Yunran had previously driven into the ground was also activated at the same time.

When the grand formation of Qingfeng Temple was activated, a ray of light, signifying the Heavenly Dao's recognition of Qingfeng Temple's lineage, also descended.

While everyone was stunned, Gu Yuan summoned the master of ceremonies who was presiding over the opening ceremony and announced loudly, "Please welcome Abbot Yunran of Qingfeng Temple!"

As the sound rang out, Yunran slowly rose from the ground atop the high platform.

The robe she wore appeared to be black and white, and the rosy light cast by the heavens shone directly on Yun Ran.

The black and white robe suddenly radiated a colorful light and a soft, warm pearlescent luster.

After Yunran's figure had fully risen, a child wearing a similar robe to Yunran appeared beside her.

Eighteen small paper figures were arranged in a special shape, surrounding Yunran and the child in the middle.

Sparks of purple lightning swirled around them, and at that moment, a chanting of Buddhist sutras rang out...

In an instant, after a moment of stunned silence, everyone's minds went blank once again.

It was as if what they witnessed was not the founding ceremony of a Taoist sect, but a descent of immortals to the mortal world.

Even Gu Yuan, who knew Yun Ran was capable of causing trouble, was still somewhat bewildered by the current atmosphere.

After a long while, everyone realized what was happening, but they couldn't help but swallow hard.

I don't know if I was stunned or if a slight fear of the atmosphere finally began to grow in my heart.

They kept their cricket chirping low, so that apart from the people next to them, no one else could hear them at all.

"Is this the paper doll that was rumored to have miraculous abilities? It's indeed extraordinary; it can even unleash purple lightning!"

"Being backed by a hidden family really makes a difference; they even have such a magical artifact. Hmph, if I had such a magical artifact, my achievements would definitely not be lower than Yun Ran's!"

"Tch, all you do is make it sound mysterious. That robe is obviously custom-made at a high price. Yun Ran looks like she's radiating light, but it's actually all about technology and ruthless work."

And that chanting... I wonder how many speakers were installed around that high platform to create that surround sound..."

Only they themselves know how much bitterness was in those words.

Yun Ran, who was the subject of much discussion, kept her eyes closed, sensing the connection between the Dao lineage within her and the Dao of Heaven.

As the chanting gradually faded away, Yunran opened her eyes.

There were indeed many speakers around the platform, but they never played a single sound throughout the entire event.

No one believed that what was happening before their eyes was real, which was a good thing for Yunran.

Her lineage was thus revealed to the world in full view of everyone, yet no one believed it.

Yunran's gaze fell upon the bell tower not far away. That bell was the Hunyuan Bell, and its sound could be heard throughout all places under the Heavenly Dao.

After nine sounds, it signifies that all living beings under the Heavenly Dao here have become aware of the existence of Qingfeng Temple.