Secular world: My destiny has no taboos

Chapter 542 (552): The Battle of the Guardian Spirits

A worldly prince!
These words are both familiar and unfamiliar to most people in the secular world.

When successive dynasties officially began to implement policies targeting secular princes who came from other social classes, it immediately caused a great uproar among the people.

Many people had already suspected that someone like the commoner prince had some idea of ​​what was going on.

Especially in the streets and alleys, there are indeed many strange and eccentric people who have infiltrated their circles.

These people speak strangely and specifically choose dangerous and high-paying tasks, completely disregarding their own safety.

Some people even appear to be dead, only to return perfectly fine the next day, leaving everyone baffled.

Now that the imperial court has made a statement acknowledging the existence of these people, it is tantamount to officially informing everyone of this group of secular princes.

North of Shunzhou lies Sanyang County.

This is a county town that was specially selected by the authorities, located between three forces.

This county town is different from other places. Most of the people gathered in the town are secular princes and nearby residents who have been completely guided to identify with the secular princes.

In these chaotic times, ordinary people don't really care what kind of person you are. As long as you can shelter them and feed them, you are a good person.

The authorities have done a very good job in this regard; in fact, they could be considered perfect in this secular era.

The rice paddies stretched for miles, crisscrossed by crisscrossing paths. High-tech agricultural facilities, advanced planting experience, and the special power of immortals and gods dedicated to planting and cultivating them, and so on.

This transformed the once dilapidated and impoverished county into a grain-producing mecca that surpasses several surrounding counties.

For ordinary people, as long as there is food at home, they have everything, and they are not afraid even if there are evil spirits at night.

Because the city not only has the City God, but also night watchmen who patrol the night, which is enough to ensure the safety of people's homes.

Even under such circumstances, if someone heard that the magistrate of this city and most of his people were mortal princes who did not belong to this world, most of them would choose to turn a deaf ear.

After all, everyone has seen what the previous dynasties have done in recent years. First, there was a famine in Luo Prefecture, with starving people and corpses everywhere. Then, evil spirits from Southeast Asia invaded Jiang and Fujian, but the court still did nothing about it.

Everyone understood that it was impossible to rely on the secular gods they believed in or the imperial court; all they could rely on was themselves and the reality before them.

Inside the government office in Sanyang County.

Xu Chengjun sat in the chair that only county magistrates were allowed to sit in, his head down as he processed official documents and reports.

When he picked up a document and read its contents, his expression turned serious.

Without looking up, he said to the clerk beside him, "Make arrangements to have those common young masters in Jingzhou withdraw. That place is no longer easily accessible to us."

The clerk nodded upon hearing this, turned and walked out of the yamen, took a pigeon from the pigeon coop in the garden, and whispered a few words in the pigeon's ear.

The pigeon seemed to understand the advisor's words; a red glint flashed in its eyes, and it instantly flew into the air.

On the way to Jingzhou, all the birds that passed by the pigeon seemed to be affected by a strange force and began to fly towards various places in Jingzhou.

Minor folk gods - believers in gods.

It can deliver information to the recipient through various means.

Whether it's through birds delivering messages or hidden mechanisms, anything related to transmitting information will be affected by his power.

At the same time, faith in God can also interfere with the enemy's communication, modifying the enemy's information transmission and turning what was originally correct information into incorrect information.

It was precisely because the authorities controlled the belief in the gods that they were able to manipulate the movements of the secular prince under the command of Fang, who was located thousands of miles away.

After releasing the pigeons, the clerk returned to the county hall.

He said to Xu Chengjun, "Commander, the order has been sent out. Relying on the power of faith, it should reach everyone soon."

Xu Chengjun nodded: "The previous dynasties have already announced the identities of the mortal princes to the world. In the future, our actions may be subject to many restrictions. We should make sure that those mortal princes who focus on life and construction do not stray too far from our sphere of influence, otherwise they may be captured by some evil cultivators to refine pills or have their souls searched to explore the secrets of our present world."

"My subordinate understands!"

"Oh, and how's the situation at the barracks?"

Upon hearing this, the clerk thought for a moment and then said, "The barracks are almost finished, and the Xuanbing soldiers have already been placed inside."

"That's good. Xuanbing is the most important part of our subsequent operations, and we absolutely cannot afford to lose it. We must ensure that the treatment and food of Xuanbing are of the best quality. Also, we need to discuss the issue of their weapons and equipment with Blacksmith Lu. The precision must be consistent so that the Xuantian Army can exert its maximum power."

"Yes!"

Orders and requirements were issued from the small county government office and began to be executed quickly and precisely.

Located outside Sanyang County, a vast training ground can be seen where farmers can be seen constantly pulling carts of goods in and out.

Just by standing outside the training ground, you can hear the unified shouts coming from inside.

Squads of soldiers trained and ran in different directions... They had guns on their left and knives on their right at their waists. The cold iron weapons and the gunpowder-emitting firearms would occasionally collide and rub against each other, giving people a strange yet orderly feeling.

With a pistol in his left hand and a knife in his right, he wields the Iron Fire Xuan Tian Armor-Piercing Blade.

Above the army, the rising military formation resembled a giant ship sailing on turbulent waves, never capsizing no matter how rapid the waves below.

……

Luozhou, Wangfeng City.

While all the various factions were busy preparing for something, Luo Zhou was not idle either.

Outwards, the Northern Underworld Army split into two groups to attack the forces of the Purple Maiden Goddess of Changzhou and the Evil Spirit True Lord of the South Seas.

Inward, a large mountain suddenly moved from the east and settled in Luozhou.

At the same time, a brand new force arrived in Luozhou, adding to its strength during the war.

The five guardian deities, namely Hu, Huang, Bai, Liu, and Hui, including Bai Xian, gradually settled in Luozhou.

After entering the city, the White Immortal Ancestor had a long talk with the three Ancestors, Hu, Huang, and Hui, by candlelight, discussing many things.

The newly joined Bai Xian, being all physicians and possessing a large quantity of medicinal herbs, quickly won the favor of the people of Luozhou.

There's no way around it; who wants to offend a doctor, especially given the current shortage of medical resources in Luozhou?

Bai Xian's arrival was like a timely rain after a long drought, relieving Luo Zhou's urgent needs.

"Patriarch Bai, from today onwards, the wounded are in your care!"

Outside the tent, Wu Huo, fully armored and stained with blood, clasped his hands in a respectful greeting to the white-bearded old man who was less than half his height. The old man was shrouded in a layer of fine white gauze, wearing a bamboo hat that concealed his face, revealing only a pair of round eyes.

Bai Xian Patriarch cupped his hands to Wu Huo: "Please rest assured, General Wu, leave it to us. Although our Bai Xian clan is not as good at fighting as the other immortals, our medical skills are not weak. Simple plagues, cuts and axe wounds are no problem for us."

Wu Huo breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, thank you for your trouble, Ancestor!"

During this period, the Beiming Army fought on two fronts. Wu Huo was responsible for blocking the attack from Changzhou, while Luo Bingzhong stayed in Huangque City to suppress the advance of the Evil Spirit Army.

At present, all sides are in a stalemate and no large-scale war has been launched. However, even though these are small battles, they still cause a lot of casualties to the Beiming army.

At this point, the competition comes down to the logistical strength of each side.

If the Bai Xian clan hadn't moved here in time, Luo Zhou's limited medical reserves wouldn't have been able to withstand such a prolonged war of attrition.

Bai Xian Lao Zu cupped his hands in greeting to Wu Huo. Although he was a mortal god, he showed no airs of a mortal god when facing Wu Huo, and was very kind and approachable, which made Wu Huo feel somewhat apprehensive.

While the fact that the Bai Xian clan had just arrived in Luo Zhou and needed to make connections with some of the local high-ranking leaders was a factor, it was also true that the Bai Xian clan needed to establish connections with some of the local leaders.

But more importantly, it was Lin Beixuan's earlier instructions that made her dare not be negligent in these matters.

In the distance, watching the two bowing and saying goodbye, Old Ancestor Gray Immortal snorted coldly, his cane thumping loudly on the ground.

Standing beside the Gray Immortal Ancestor was the Yellow Immortal Ancestor, who also looked helpless and sighing.

"If Baishan is here, will Liushan be far behind!" Old Ancestor Gray Immortal took a deep drag on his pipe, looking dejected.

"Moreover, this White Immortal Ancestor is the same as the Hu Immortal Ancestor, both being at the Mortal God Realm. He is of the greatest help to Lin Beixuan, making us seem somewhat useless!" The Yellow Immortal Ancestor chimed in from the side.

The Gray Immortal Ancestor glanced at the other party: "Your Ninth Aunt is currently in seclusion to break through. If everything goes smoothly, your Huang family will probably produce a mortal god before long. What are you pretending for with me here!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Xian Lao Zu's expression softened slightly, showing an expression that confirmed it. He then quietly distanced himself from Hui Xian Lao Zu.

Upon seeing this, the Gray Immortal Ancestor's face darkened, and his eyes became extremely ugly.

"Don't underestimate my Gray Immortal Clan. If there's really no other way, I'm willing to swallow my pride and ask Elder Kongyun for an audience!"

Huang Xian Patriarch chuckled dismissively: "If you could get Elder Kong Yun to help, would you have waited until now? Hurry up and get on with what you're supposed to be doing!"

The argument between the Gray and Yellow Immortals didn't end until the White Immortal Ancestor returned. Both of them returned to their initial calm demeanor and smiled faintly at the White Immortal Ancestor.

"Where else does the Bai family patriarch intend to go?" the Gray Immortal patriarch asked first.

"Could you please take me to Huangque City again? I'd like to discuss some treatment options with General Luo."

"No problem, no problem..." Ancestor Gray Immortal waved his hand magnanimously, "I'll take you there right away."

Now that the starving ghosts of Luozhou have ended, the greatest danger comes from several forces outside the border. Among them, the most responsible is the Fox Spirit God, who is in charge of all these affairs and is almost always busy with endless work.

Gray Immortal Ancestor led White Immortal Ancestor away, while Yellow Immortal Ancestor followed behind them. Whenever he heard Gray Immortal Ancestor laugh heartily, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

However, just as the three were about to leave, a black fireball streaked across the sky.

The meteor was incredibly fast; in the blink of an eye, it fell from the sky and crashed straight to the ground.

When everyone realized what was happening, they found a person standing right in front of them.

The White Immortal Ancestor had sharp eyes, and before he could even finish his words of greeting to the Lord of the Mansion, he had already bent over.

The two patriarchs, Gray and Yellow, felt a sudden jolt upon seeing this scene, and for no apparent reason, they sensed a sense of crisis.

Lin Beixuan nodded to the elders, said no more nonsense, and disappeared from the spot in a flash.

He left the eaves beast in Wangfeng City and went to the Tiangang Temple himself.

The three patriarchs watched Lin Beixuan arrive and then quickly depart, each with their own thoughts.

Compared to the calm demeanor of the gray and yellow immortals, the white immortal ancestor appeared much more apprehensive.

Because the story of Lin Beixuan single-handedly defeating tens of thousands of southern barbarian troops in Longzhou had already reached her ears.

The White Immortal Ancestor naturally took this rumor to heart.

Longzhou Border was once an important buyer for the Bai Xian clan, so she paid close attention to news from Longzhou Border.

At first, she had many doubts about the Northern Expeditionary Army's northward march and its recapture of lost territory with such ease. However, when rumors about the Lord of the Northern Underworld came out, she became certain that the latter was the truth.

"Without saying a word, the Prefect has done another remarkable thing."

His trip to Longzhou was clearly not just about finding someone; it was probably to win over the hearts and minds of the people of Longzhou in advance, in preparation for his next plan.

Only by rescuing the people from their peril can we gain the support of the general trend. After capturing Longzhou, the people of Longzhou will have no objections. What a brilliant plan!

Bai Xian Lao Zu shook his head and sighed, watching Lin Bei Xuan's departing figure, the new China was filled with admiration.

The two ancestors, Gray and Yellow, looked at the expression on White Immortal Ancestor's face, somewhat puzzled.

News of what happened in Longzhou had not yet reached Luozhou, so the two were unaware of what Lin Beixuan had done in Longzhou. They only thought that Bai Xian Laozu was a cunning old man who would likely become their greatest enemy in the future.

Lin Beixuan was unaware of the complex and changing relationships among the three ancestors. At this moment, he had already arrived at the Tiangang Temple.

As Luo Zhou's agent in the Tian Gang Temple, Rat Lord performed his duties very well. Knowing that the Tian Gang Venerable loved watermelons, he took excellent care of the watermelon patch next to the temple, for which he earned the Tian Gang Venerable's praise.

Today, as usual, he picked up a hoe and removed weeds from the field. However, he did not expect that he had only been working for a short time when he saw Lin Beixuan appear at the entrance of the temple as if he had teleported.

The two looked into each other's eyes.

The Rat Lord awkwardly put down his hoe, while Lin Beixuan sighed helplessly.

Indeed, not everyone can withstand the power of a mortal master.

He glanced at the Rat Lord briefly before turning his gaze away and stepping into the Heavenly Divine Temple.

This time, no broom came out to greet him at the door. Lin Beixuan stepped directly into a distorted chaos, with incense smoke swirling in front of him, and a towering golden Dharma image appeared before him.

Black vortexes constantly floated around this Dharma image, swallowing wisps of air and finally turning them into a layer of gilded gold to coat the Dharma image.

The Celestial Venerable slowly lowered his head and pointed his enormous finger at Lin Beixuan.

"You are finally back!"

(End of this chapter)