Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 129 The Power of Incense: Condensing Heavenly Soldiers and Generals?
"The Daluo Palace isn't even open yet, and people are already burning incense to worship the gods?" Gu Zhao looked at the incense ash scattered on the ground at the mountain gate.

Zhuo Qingyan pointed to the Lingguan Temple on the mountain, "The mountain gate here is relatively small. The incense in the Lingguan Temple is much more abundant. The statue of Wang Lingguan has already collected a lot of incense."

"Oh really? I didn't even notice," Gu Zhao said. "Let's go up and take a look."

So Gu Zhao led Zhuo Qingyan and Huang Yuan up the steps to the Lingguan Hall.

It must be said that with the addition of fresh troops, the construction speed of the Daluo Palace began to take off. At this time, in addition to the Lingguan Hall, the Four Imperial Halls behind and the side halls on both sides were basically completed.

However, the most popular place for incense offerings at this time was Lingguan Temple. The incense burners in the small square outside Lingguan Temple were filled with burnt incense ash, and the air was filled with the scent of sandalwood and a very faint incense-infused energy.

When Gu Zhao arrived at the Lingguan Temple, he discovered that the statue of Wang Lingguan was brimming with the power of incense offerings.

"So much already?" Gu Zhao asked in surprise. This incense power was no weaker than the incense power from the Golden Wind God statue that he had taken from the Golden Wind Hall for the second time.

This effect was achieved even though the Daluo Palace was not open to the public; it was all thanks to the craftsmen who brought the incense themselves.

After experiencing it for a while, Gu Zhao nodded and said, "The effect of sandalwood in gathering incense is quite good."

At this point, Gu Zhao looked at Huang Yuan and said, "It seems you know quite a bit about incense offerings. Tell me about it."

Huang Yuan was taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "What does the sect leader want to know?"

“Let’s start from the very basics,” Gu Zhao said.

Although he learned some knowledge about incense from Bai Ke, and had also studied the Golden Wind Incense and Deity Statues when he returned to the modern world, it was ultimately not a systematic understanding. Huang Yuan was the King of the Three Wonders Mountain, and had a history with him, so he definitely knew more than they did.

"The power of incense is a spiritual force generated by believers burning incense to worship gods with sincere intentions."

Huang Yuan said, "Because the people and believers are just ordinary people, the spiritual power they generate can only exist temporarily with the help of burning incense powder and the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, so it is also called the power of incense."

Gu Zhao nodded.

"This incense power is pure divine soul power, and it carries the vitality of the mortal world. It is most suitable for ghosts to absorb and cultivate, to consolidate their divine soul, to condense their ghost body, to harmonize yin and yang, and to transform yin energy into divinity."

Huang Yuan pointed to the statue in the Lingguan Hall, "However, the power of incense will dissipate quickly after it is generated, so it needs to be collected and preserved with objects. The statue of Wang Lingguan is carved entirely from sandalwood, which can preserve a lot of incense."

"What are the potential side effects of absorbing the power of incense offerings?" Gu Zhao asked.

Huang Yuan looked slightly bewildered and shook his head, saying, "I haven't heard of any future troubles."

Gu Zhao sensed the power of incense from the statue of Wang Lingguan, but did not feel any obsessions or desires, only pure spiritual energy. After absorbing it, he could nourish his soul without any aftereffects.

That's true. If ordinary people and believers sincerely worship the gods, it's already good enough if they can generate a wisp of spiritual power that helps the gods. If they can also add their own convictions to it, then they are spiritual practitioners.

The idea that incense is poisonous is merely a modern conjecture. If it were truly harmful, why would gods and Buddhas compete so fiercely for incense offerings?
“Not bad, not bad.” Gu Zhao nodded and said, “I thought we could only start collecting incense after the Daluo Palace was completed. I didn’t expect everyone to be so devout. They started worshipping the gods before the temple even opened.”

Gu Zhao turned to Zhuo Qingyan, "If you use incense to cultivate more, you won't have to worry about accidentally triggering the Heavenly Gang Talisman in the future."

Zhuo Qingyan looked at Gu Zhao with deep eyes and asked softly, "You want me to use the incense from the Daluo Palace?"

Gu Zhao laughed and said, "If you don't use incense, are you going to always be so careful at home from now on?"

"At home..." Zhuo Qingyan smiled faintly and nodded gently, "Okay, I'll use it!"

Huang Yuan glanced at Gu Zhao, then at Zhuo Qingyan, took a step back, and decided to remain invisible.

Gu Zhao said to Zhuo Qingyan, "The visit from my sect has come to an end for now. I plan to go out for a few days. I originally wanted to invite you to come with me, but since the palace has already started offering incense, why don't you stay..." Zhuo Qingyan shook her head, "I've been staying at the old house for a long time. It would be good for me to go out for a walk."

"Then let's go together."

"it is good."

……

The next morning, Gu Zhao summoned Daoist Mingyu, who was still full of energy after a night of cultivation, to the Lingguan Hall. Pointing to the statue of the Lingguan deity, he asked, "Can you use the power of incense offerings?"

After carefully sensing it, Master Mingyu immediately smiled, "This incense power is simply a sacred item for condensing the mind and refining the soul, of course it can be used!"

Not to mention Daoist Mingyu, even for Quanzhen disciples like Daoist Yansong and Daoist Yihong, the power of incense can enhance their spirit and soul, making it an excellent resource for cultivation.

"Moreover, the power of incense is also one of the raw materials for Zhengyi disciples to perform spells."

Master Mingyu smiled relaxedly, “Yesterday I had a conversation with my two senior brothers and found that the Quanzhen School cultivates both body and mind, and has abundant true qi. Even many large-scale spells are based on one’s own true qi, and gather the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cast the spell.”

However, I tried it yesterday and found that some of my spells, simply gathering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, were not enough; they were actually missing something. But now, with the addition of the power of incense, there's nothing to worry about.

"What spell?"

Not only Gu Zhao was curious, but even Daoist Yansong and Daoist Yihong showed expressions of curiosity.

Master Mingyu pointed to the statue of Wang Lingguan, "This spell may consume a lot of incense offerings."

Gu Zhao waved his hand and said, "Just use it. The Daluo Palace will never lack incense offerings in the future."

Master Mingyu laughed heartily, "Then I won't stand on ceremony."

As soon as he finished speaking, Master Mingyu took out a small pair of scissors and a piece of red paper from his pocket.

Everyone:? ? ?
Master Mingyu casually cut out a small figure with scissors, then stepped out in the Yu Step, held the paper figure in his left hand, and while walking in front of the statue, he pointed his right hand like a sword, drawing the power of the incense in the statue into the paper figure.

"The Supreme Three and Five, the Orthodox One Dharma Register. Responding to the celestial stars above, descending to the mortal realm as spirits. Celestial officials, heavenly soldiers and warriors!"

Master Mingyu chanted incantations, and as the power of incense was poured into it, the paper figure in his hand gradually emitted a simple spiritual fluctuation. Then, as Master Mingyu channeled his magic power into it, it began to absorb the spiritual energy of the surrounding world.

The crowd's gazes gradually widened, and an unbelievable thought suddenly emerged.

A moment later, they watched in disbelief as Master Mingyu tossed his hand upwards, and the red paper figure slowly floated into the air before being enveloped in a ball of light.

The light grew larger and larger, soon reaching the size of a person, before suddenly contracting, revealing a person within it!
"Holy shit!?" Gu Zhao and Yun Yang both cursed.

The man was wearing chainmail, a bronze helmet, and leather boots. He held a ring-pommel sword and exuded an imposing aura. Although his eyes were somewhat vacant and his body appeared slightly transparent, he still looked quite presentable.

"What is this?" Yun Yang couldn't help but ask.

Master Mingyu's eyes shone with satisfaction. He stroked his beard and smiled, "This is the 'Supreme Righteous Unity Alliance Book of Prestige,' a spell to summon gods for protection. However, since I cannot invite the gods, I can only use the power of incense to condense my spirit."

Everyone: ╭(°A°`)╮

(End of this chapter)