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Chapter 992 Can’t stand it anymore
Guan Zhenren was indeed an honest man.

After Yang Chan shouted that in public, he dared not "openly humiliate" the Five Sacred Mountains Emperors again: he begged them to take a step back and let the world be a better place.

But he couldn't make a promise: "I'll go back and persuade Master Yu now."

He was the Celestial Master of Qin, and had no right to actively harm the interests of Qin; Celestial Master Yu was the winner, and at this moment he admired her Taoist skills to the point of prostration, and had even less reason to make her compromise.

It was still the same idea he had when he went to see the River God. The River God could save face, but as the winners, the Celestial Master Yu and the Imperial Observatory of Qin had to get tangible benefits, and preferably a promise—that the River God would promise not to forcibly summon the Yellow River True Form Map again.

If Yang Chan asked him to see the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain, he would say the same things and do the same things.

Yang Chan has now made her stance clear on behalf of the Five Sacred Mountains Emperor: Now that things have escalated, for the sake of the Emperor's dignity and sanctity, the Five Sacred Mountains Emperor must win to the very end.

Guan Zhenren had nothing to say, so he shut his mouth and stopped talking.

Yang Chan thought she had subdued the "Grand Celestial Master of the Qin Imperial Observatory," and raised her chin slightly with a smug smile.

The daughter of the Great Emperor of the Western Peak, the Goddess of Mount Hua, was very worried about her father.

She asked softly, "Master Guan, what kind of Taoist magic did Master Yu use to suppress the Four Rivers and Five Sacred Mountains, as well as hundreds of True Form Diagrams, at the same time?"

Of the four rivers and five mountains, there are only five true-to-life maps.

Each of the four rivers has its own map, and the five sacred mountains share the same vital energy. Here, "vital energy" and "branch" are not metaphors; the mountain ranges and the earth's energy of the five sacred mountains are inherently connected. Therefore, the true shapes of the five peaks of the five sacred mountains can be combined into one.

However, the Four Rivers and Five Sacred Mountains hold an extraordinary position in China.

The Four Rivers are the masters of all waterways, and the Five Sacred Mountains are the most revered of all mountains.

Now it's not just the eldest brother who's stepped up.

The leader also called upon all his underlings.

The Yellow River, one of the Four Rivers, is worshipped by the River God, who leads a group of dragon gods to summon the spirit of the Yellow River, which is also known as the Primordial True Form Diagram.

The other three rivers among the Four Rivers—the Yangtze, the Huai River, and the Ji River—are also worshipped by their respective river gods and followers.

Meanwhile, the other water gods under the Four Rivers, such as the True Form Map of Weishan Lake, are in the Treasure Map Room of the Weather Bureau. At this time, the Dragon Lords of Weishan Lake, Zhaoyang Lake, and Dushan Lake are also worshipping Weishan Lake.

Yes, the Crimson Dragon Lord, who has been secretly hiding the Liu Han dragon vein, is also holding a divine sacrifice right now.

For example, Huangshan is not one of the Five Sacred Mountains, but the mountain god of Huangshan is also worshipped.

At this time, all the water gods and mountain gods who belonged to the River God and the Five Sacred Mountains across the land of Kyushu were doing their best to worship the land, as long as they were qualified to do so.

The Celestial Master Yu was not facing a River God or one of the Five Sacred Mountains Emperors.

She alone "ruled the ages". Well, "ruled the ages" is a bit of an exaggeration. At least the mountain gods and water gods of the Nine Provinces could not forcibly take the True Form Diagram from the Feather Celestial Master through their divine authority.

This is a fact.

But this result was so astonishing that even the immortals around Mount Hua found it hard to believe and could not understand it.

"Even when Meng Zhenjun was still alive, he might not have been able to withstand the combined might of the gods of the Four Rivers and Five Mountains. What makes Yu Fengxian more powerful than Meng Zhenjun?"

Upon hearing the question posed by the Goddess of Mount Hua, they all pricked up their ears and looked at Master Guan.

Master Guan thought for a moment and asked, "Has the Goddess ever heard of the Daoist method of 'distinguishing between right and wrong with the Heavenly Eye'?"

The Goddess of Mount Hua nodded and said, "In the past few days, many fellow Daoists have fled Xianyang in disarray and come to Mount Hua next door. I've heard them talk about it."

The Heavenly Eye is incredibly powerful at discerning right from wrong, able to see at a glance the compatibility between the millions of people in Xianyang City and the dragon energy of the Qin Dynasty.

When King Jin heard about it, he was amazed and marveled at Master Yu's incredible talent.

"But since the Heavenly Eye can discern order, it shouldn't be related to suppressing the True Form Diagram, right?"

Master Guan sighed, "They are not directly related. But the Daoist technique of 'Heavenly Eye Changes Direction and Reversal' can illustrate two things."

First of all, Master Yu was exceptionally talented and extraordinary.

She seems to be able to do things that others cannot easily do.

Secondly, Master Yu's control over the dragon energy of the Great Qin Dynasty reached an unparalleled level.

If the Great Qin Dragon Qi were used to suppress the True Form Diagram of Mountains and Rivers, it would be normal for True Lord Meng to do a worse job than Celestial Master Yu.

The Goddess of Mount Hua said, "I have long admired Master Yu's great name."

She does indeed often do things that are shocking and unconventional.

But how much of the dragon's aura and national fortune does the Great Qin Dynasty have left today?
How could it possibly suppress the mountains and rivers of the Nine Provinces, and even do so well?

She wanted to say, "The repression was so thorough."

But wouldn't that be saying that the Four Rivers and Five Sacred Mountains are hopeless, and that her father, the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain, is just wasting his time?
Master Guan shook his head and said, "I don't know what secret technique Master Yu used."

Previously, I thought that only the River God was summoning the Yellow River True Form Map.

The celestial masters of the Imperial Observatory were already quite surprised to see that Master Yu was able to stop the River God.

Now that I know she single-handedly stopped all the gods, I am so shocked I don't know what to say.

Yang Chan's cheeks bulged out with two small bumps as she said somewhat angrily, "The Golden Heavenly King hasn't really exerted his strength yet. Once the Five Sacred Mountains Emperors start to get serious, they will definitely be able to reclaim the True Form Map of the Five Sacred Mountains!"

Master Guan fell silent again.

The Goddess of Mount Hua wanted to say something, but after opening her mouth, she could only sigh inwardly.

No one spoke; everyone looked toward the "Divine Sacrifice" atop Mount Hua.

Some people watched intently, like Yang Chan, who even clenched her fists in excitement, her eyes revealing her anticipation.

Some people had worries in their eyes, such as the Goddess of Mount Hua and Lady Xihua.

Some people watched absentmindedly, such as Guan Zhenren and his friends.

They exchanged glances, apologized to the Three Holy Mothers and other female immortals, and then left Mount Hua to whisper among themselves in the clouds.

"Your new Grand Tutor of the Imperial Observatory is truly remarkable!"

Su Xinghe, free from his worries, did not hide the amazement and admiration on his face. "There was also a rumor circulating in Zongxuan Cave Heaven that Yu Fengxian had never learned the Celestial Master's Way, and that Great Qin needed a true Grand Master."

Master Guan asked, "Is Prime Minister Li spreading rumors?"

“It’s not just a rumor. His retainers have secretly issued a recruitment notice, regardless of background or reputation. Anyone who has ascended to immortality through the Taoist arts of the Celestial Masters has a chance to take charge of the Imperial Observatory,” said another of his friends, the Cold Pine Sword Immortal.

Master Guan sneered, "If we could really find a Celestial Master listed in the Heavenly Register, why would Master Meng have waited until today?"
The Grand Tutor of Qin not only had to stabilize the current situation as much as possible, but also had to prepare for the westward migration of the Ying clan.

Fellow Daoists, who is willing to leave the Central Plains of China and go to the Western Continent to be tainted by the karma associated with the Buddhism of Mount Ling, the numerous demon kings and gods, and the kingdoms of the Western Regions?

Su Xinghe nodded and said, "If it's just about being a Grand Tutor in Xianyang, it would be quite attractive to some independent cultivators."

But if the task of relocating westward is added to the mix, then the title of 'Grand Tutor of Qin' wouldn't be worthwhile.

"I think Li Si doesn't intend to move west at all; he wants to save the Qin Dynasty," said a local immortal surnamed Zhang.

Master Guan waved his hand and said, "If anyone is interested in getting involved in this mess, then come on over!"

The Imperial Observatory lacks nothing except Celestial Masters. The more Celestial Masters we have, the easier my work will be. As for vying for the position of 'Grand Preceptor,' if one is capable enough, Celestial Master Yu probably wouldn't mind stepping down and giving way to a more worthy person.

I suspect she only cares about the Imperial Observatory's foundation, not the Grand Tutor's power.

Hansong Sword Immortal winked at Mount Hua and said, "The moment Meng Zhenjun left, the Four Rivers and Five Sacred Mountains have already made such a big show of things. Any fellow Daoist who cares about their reputation, who dares to say that they can do better than Master Yu?"

"Hehe, I heard that a few days ago, someone went to Xianyang to pull strings for Yu Fengxian, trying to get her appointed as the Grand Tutor of Qin. I wonder if they regret it now," Su Xinghe chuckled softly.

Master Guan asked in surprise, "There are people in the Western Mountain Divine Palace who help Celestial Master Yu find connections?"

I don't know whether the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain sent anyone to Xianyang.

In any case, there are indeed quite a few Dao Palace True Persons in the Zongxuan Cave Heaven who are secretly helping Yu Fengxian.

Su Xinghe looked around first, then quietly transmitted his voice and continued, "Didn't Yu Fengxian offend the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak? The Five Peaks are all connected, perhaps some immortals can't stand it and will give her some retribution."

Hansong Sword Immortal laughed and said, "I don't know if it's too late to back out now."

Taking away Yu Fengxian's position as Grand Tutor would make it much easier to steal the True Form Diagram.

Alternatively, they could simply send one of their own to Li Si to vie for the position of Grand Tutor, and then present the true map to him after taking office.

“Only someone with a brain disorder would do such a thing!” A Taoist master surnamed Song shook his head repeatedly. “Once you become the Grand Tutor of Qin, you form a ‘covenant with Heaven and Earth’ with the destiny of Qin.”

Once someone harbors evil intentions and commits acts of betrayal, they will inevitably suffer the triple calamities of being devoured by the dragon's aura, punished by heaven and earth, and left with a lasting infamy.

Even a powerful Golden Immortal might have their path to immortality ruined, and even after ten lifetimes of cultivation, they could never wash away their sins and return to the path of immortality.

"Why go to such a high price just to get the real photos two years earlier? What's the point?"

The Zhengyi Mengwei Dao was founded by Zhang Tianshi.

Righteousness prevails over evil, and unity governs all things; this is called "righteous unity".

"Mengwei" is a sacred covenant signed between Zhang Tianshi and Laozi.

An alliance is a contract.

The contract comprises two parts: power and responsibility. The power is the right to "borrow the law," to borrow the law from the Taoist patriarch.

After receiving the transmission and ordination from Laozi (Xiaoyu's thunder talisman was condensed by himself; in the orthodox Five Thunder Method, the thunder talisman is directly recorded in the secret manual, and one can also receive the ordination from the Dao Ancestor or Great Immortal through the transmission ceremony—directly imprinting the complete set of thunder talismans in the soul), Zhang Tianshi can then perform "Dao Ancestor-level Celestial Master Daoist Method".

Various powerful Taoist techniques can be used directly without understanding their basic principles, and their power is unparalleled.

This is the benefit.

Another part of the covenant, of course, involves swearing oaths and making promises.

In essence, the Supreme Taoist Ancestor is the "client," lending his magical power to the Celestial Master, who then needs to fulfill the promises made in the contract.

And Laozi, the client, also represents "God".

Therefore, the object of the covenant is "Heaven," which is also the origin of the term "Celestial Master."

In the Three Realms today, the orthodox Celestial Masters sect is basically all "Zhengyi Mengwei".

For example, Taiyi Dao.

Originally, Master Luo of the Taiyi Dao first compiled Xiaoyu's "Great Method of Dual Cultivation of Immortal Mother and Holy Embryo" into the "Complete Collection of Taiyi Dao Methods". After ascending to the Heavenly Court and arriving at the Xiuwen Academy of the Taishang Bajing Palace, the "Complete Collection of Methods" was proofread and reviewed by the Donghua Emperor and finally incorporated into the "Zhengyi Mengwei Record".

"Zhengyi Mengwei" is the foundation of the Celestial Masters, and "Mengwei" is the core of the foundation.

In the process of becoming the Celestial Master of the Imperial Court, it is also necessary to establish "alliance authority" once again.

For example, Xiaoyu.

After her request for Heaven's Sealing failed, Meng Qi led a group of Heavenly Masters to complete the sacrificial ceremony and sent the "covenant" for her to become a Heavenly Master to the Heavenly Court.

Therefore, a legitimate Celestial Master would not break his oath and do something disloyal.

Once done, as this Master Song said, one's path to immortality will be completely destroyed, one will be punished by heaven and earth, and one will be infamous for ten thousand years.

A celestial master may lack ability, and may do good deeds but end up doing bad things, but he must not have a corrupt heart.

Therefore, Meng Qi had long harbored the intention to flee, but he had to do his utmost to find a successor who could truly help the Ying clan of Qin.

Xiaoyu also understood the significance of the Celestial Masters Alliance. Before seeing the legacy of the Human Emperor, she had always been very resistant to the position of "Grand Tutor".

It's not that she's being dramatic.

It truly is a matter of power and responsibility being equal.

At the time, she saw the responsibility first and didn't see all the benefits.

She only changed her mind after seeing that the Qin family was indeed wealthy and could help her improve her cultivation.

There's no emotion involved; it's all about self-interest.

Guan Zhenren and a group of friends were whispering to each other while watching the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain and his "Western Mountain Divine Path" perform energetically.

At first, he was quite relaxed and in a pleasant mood.

After all, with his dual identity as a Dao Palace True Person and the Great Qin Celestial Master, it was difficult for him to even see the Five Marshals on ordinary days, let alone the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain.

Now, the Great Emperor of the Western Peak, the Five Marshals, the Thirteen Protectors, and numerous celestial officials and jade maidens are holding a divine sacrifice together.

It was lively and very beautiful.

An ordinary Qi cultivator might not encounter such an event even once in their entire life; how could they not be overjoyed?
But as time went by, Guan Zhenren gradually became uneasy.

"What time is it now?" he asked his companion in a low voice.

They looked at him with astonishment: You immortal, calculating the time is a piece of cake for you.
Master Guan, not receiving an answer, swallowed hard and said with difficulty, "It's already afternoon. If we delay any longer, it will be evening. Does the Great Emperor of the Western Mountain really insist on recalling the True Form Diagram today?"

"Hey, haven't you realized yet? The commotion is too big; not to mention how many immortals and Buddhas in the Heavenly Realm are paying attention."

"Just look around Mount Hua, how many immortals and Qi cultivators are there? We can't back down!"

A celestial being revealed the secret of heaven in a single sentence.

Master Guan looked terrified. "If this stalemate continues, will it anger the gods of the Four Rivers and Five Sacred Mountains?"

Su Xinghe sighed, "They're definitely furious. If we drag this out any longer, they'll only get angrier, and if they lose their temper and hate everything about us, then your Great Qin Celestial Masters will be in big trouble."

Unless you stay in Xianyang, you'll face difficulties and misfortune if you leave.

Master Guan said in a low voice, "But I came here to offer a way out and ask for leniency!"

Su Xinghe pondered for a moment and said, "Wait a moment while I go to talk to the Goddess of Mount Hua."

Master Guan then saw his old friend talk to the Goddess of Mount Hua alone for a while.

Hua Yue Goddess seemed hesitant and returned to the group of female immortals, whispering a few words to her sisters.

A moment later, the Third Holy Mother walked up to him with her head held high and said, "Master Guan, please take me to see Yu Fengxian!"

(End of this chapter)