Da Zaojun

Chapter 288 Dragon and Phoenix Pendant
After the Azure Phoenix was subdued, Song Wuji was worried that the Azure Paulownia Tree would be cut down. In terms of quality, although the Azure Paulownia Tree was not as good as the Dragon Flower Tree, the Impure Treasure Tree, or the Pure Land Treasure Tree, it was still much more precious than the Qionghua Treasure Tree.

Remembering that he had gained the "bathing in the three lights" property from consuming the Qionghua flower last time, Song Wuji immediately picked some of the top buds of the paulownia tree, intending to eat them together with the paulownia seeds later.

He then used his supernatural power, "Qi Restriction," to set up a restriction here according to his own understanding, connecting the entire mountain forest and mobilizing the moisture and heat in the forest to turn it into a miasma.

Only then did he leave the Phoenix Terrace Secret Realm with Qingluan.

When Qingluan left the secret realm, she saw a vast world, where the aura of demons and monsters swirled around, while the will of humanity hovered in one place.

Qingluan sighed, "Has the human realm declined to this extent?"

Song Wuji replied, "I will become stronger."

It then landed in the city.

Song Wuji first settled Qingluan, then had Lin Pandi come out and handed her over: "From now on, a Cultural Propaganda and Comforting Office will be set up in the city, specifically in charge of cultural propaganda and comforting performances, and will be handed over to Qingluan..."

"Hey, Qingluan, do you have a name?"

“My surname is Si, and my origin is the ancient tribe of Shaohao and Gaoxin. My given name is Tanyin.”

"Si Tanyin, I hereby appoint you as the Bird Official, in charge of flowers, birds, fish and insects, and also as the head of the Literature and Propaganda Department. Lin Pandi, you will assist him."

"This document is for your reference. You should communicate more with Lü Han and Zhao Yongzhen. You must first establish the rules of etiquette, music, and rituals. In addition to governing the country according to the Legalist school, you also need to spread morality and educate the people with virtue."

"Yes!" Qingluan was very happy to be able to become an official. Her tail feathers were covered with patterns, which contained the character for virtue.

Lin Pandi was slightly unwilling, after all, Qingluan Si Qinyin had been parachuted in, but seeing that Si Qinyin had a strong presence, she didn't say anything.

After settling Si Tanyin, Song Wuji went to the Tiger Fang Secret Realm, where Lin Fajing had already gathered craftsmen and Taoists and was melting copper.

Ordinary molten copper is useless; these Taoist priests must perform rituals to fuse dragon energy, the power of the earth's veins, the power of the water veins, and the laws of humanity.

"Master Lin, the Phoenix Blood Jade, Nirvana Fire, and Wutong Wood have all been retrieved."

"Excellent! The secret technique of casting the cauldron can be completed, and the foundation of the Human Court can be established!"

"The method of the Human Court, also known as the [Establishment of the Court of the Way], was transmitted by the Great Luo Holy Venerable, which commands all the heavens to establish small heavenly courts, small earthly courts, and small underworlds, and to honor the true heavenly court as heaven and father!"

"However, now that the Heavenly Court has lost its throne, it is like the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace, who can be replaced by anyone, just like a struggle for the throne!"

"Therefore, the Three Realms and Six Paths, such as the Demon Path, want to seize the fortune, slaughter the Human Path, and swallow up the Hungry Ghost Path, the Animal Path, and so on, to establish a Demon Court!"

Lin Fajing's expression turned grave: "However, establishing a human court will expose us to all the demons and monsters under the noses of the world, and some evil gods and strange beings will want to destroy this matter."

"However, those who were stronger were more affected by the great calamity, while those who were weaker were unknowable and unknown."

"Is the Lord of the Realm ready?"

Song Wuji nodded: "Hesitation will only lead to trouble. I originally thought I would wait a little longer, but after careful consideration, there is no need to be slow anymore. I already have the strength of a sixth-rank official. The fifth rank is the pinnacle of human strength, and the third rank is already a high-ranking official in the heavens."

"I must have the courage to do what I know is impossible, even if there are countless demons and monsters, I will still go!"

"We need to set up a beacon for humanity to illuminate others, to pass on the flame and gather fuel. The flame is the flame of humanity, and the fuel is the passing on of the flame."

"May the light of fire illuminate the long night, so that even the most virtuous and brave may not lose hope, and may they all sense and know it!"

"Very good!" Lin Fajing said, "With this intention, you are in harmony with the ancient sages and wise men. With internal and external support, there are no obstacles!"

"There's no time like the present, let's begin casting the tripod today!"

"The cauldron, a vessel capable of swallowing mountains and rivers, requires the bronze of Shouyang, the essence of Taotie, the imperial aura of Heaven, the energy of the earth's veins, and the energy of the water veins. It needs dragon bones as fuel and Nirvana fire as ignition for the ritual of worshipping Heaven and Earth. It also requires a dragon scepter and a phoenix pendant as seals." "However, most importantly, it needs the imperial mandate to bear the fate of the dynasty! That is, you, the realm lord!"

"You don't want me to jump into the furnace and be cast into a tripod, do you?!"

"That's not it, but casting the cauldron requires a model and the essence of the realm master. First, cast the Three Treasures Cauldron, combining the three treasures of the earth and the power of earth, water, fire, and wind. Then, I will set up an altar to draw upon the power of the three treasures of heaven: the sun, moon, and stars."

"By casting this tripod in accordance with the natural order of heaven and earth, it can resist the killing intent of heaven, earth, and man, thus establishing a foundation for lasting peace!"

"I have already understood the three treasures of man, and the three treasures of the earth can also be submitted to me."

"I just don't know what model to follow to forge such a magnificent weapon?"

"That depends on the mind of the realm master. The more kinds of things the mind can hold, the more patterns can be forged. The more patterns there are, the more the destiny of many things can be contained in the Qi Swallowing Mountains and Rivers Cauldron."

"Okay! When shall we start?"

"First, we forged the Dragon and Phoenix Seal, then we used paulownia wood to forge the ritual objects."

"I'll refine them all at once!"

Song Wuji immediately helped to refine ritual and sacrificial vessels.

However, it was discovered that the Dragon Jade was made from Dragon Blood Jade, and dragon energy surged within it. It was the energy of the Xuanming True Dragon, and Song Wuji transformed into the Xuanming True Dragon.

What is the meaning of this dragon-shaped jade tablet?

"The myriad phenomena of the heavens!"

"It encompasses all pure Yang, the sun, moon, stars, wind, clouds, and weather phenomena, which are the essence of life and vital energy!"

Immediately, Song Wuji transformed into the Xuanming True Dragon and unleashed his vision.

"The flying dragon is in the sky!"

Instantly, Long Zhang received the life force of the Xuanming True Dragon, and the dragon blood within it transformed, faintly evolving into a Xuanhuang True Dragon within the precious jade.

Ultimately, it transformed into a dragon-shaped seal.

The inscription reads: "[By the mandate of Heaven]".

Once the Dragon Jade is formed, all the earth veins, water veins, and all other dragon veins will respond. The Azure Dragon of Heaven, the Yellow Dragon of Earth, and the Black Dragon of Water are the total manifestations of the three elements of Heaven, Earth, and Water.

It finally landed on the altar.

Then, he offered sacrifices to the Phoenix Blood Jade. Song Wuji took the form of the Vermilion Bird, drawing fire, wind, the laws of literature and the chapters of the five tones, and all the light of human civilization. Heaven and earth were restored to their former glory, and the phoenix blood in the Phoenix Blood Jade condensed and transformed into the Phoenix of Five Virtues. Within it, the Nirvana Fire allowed it to be reborn.

Ultimately, it transformed into a phoenix-shaped jade seal and fell down.

The imperial edict reads: "Honoring Benevolence and Respecting Virtue."
Once the Phoenix Pendant was completed, it resonated with many civilizations, spirits, and traditions throughout the world. The various schools of thought, including Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism, military strategy, agriculture, and even Buddhism from abroad, were all moved by the Phoenix Pendant. The rituals of all trades also had the meaning of "a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix".

As soon as the Dragon and Phoenix Seal was completed, Song Wuji felt his own destiny increase.

[A perfect match of dragon and phoenix]
The treasure of destiny and fortune, when worn, will prevent the three calamities from falling and the eight difficulties from arising.

"It truly is a treasure ordained by Heaven."

Lin Fajing exclaimed, "With this dragon and phoenix pendant, the proper conduct of humanity can be established!"

(End of this chapter)