Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 321 You won't know until you calculate it, and you'll be shocked when you do.

When Gu Zhao and Zhuo Qingyan came out of the courtyard hand in hand, they happened to run into several Taoist priests from Laoshan returning to the mountain.

Master Huaiyi, Master Taixian, and Master Xuanyong were in front, while Master Xuning and Master Jingyi were behind.

Upon seeing the two emerge, several Taoist priests bowed in unison, "Sect Leader, Miss Zhuo."

Gu Zhao glanced around and couldn't help but smile, "Everyone has had a good haul!"

Master Taixian stroked his beard and smiled, quite satisfied. He, Master Huaiyi, and Master Xuanyong formed a team and could be said to be rampaging through low-level areas, with no demons or monsters posing a threat to them.

With their high level of cultivation and fast pace, they traveled through the villages and towns of several prefectural cities without regard for quality. When they encountered evil demons and monsters, they would strike hard. After two or three months, their cultivation levels all improved by a grade.

Compared to the other three, Master Xu Ning and Jing Yi were more peaceful and serene, focusing on experiencing human society and natural scenery. They traveled while eliminating evil, which, although not very efficient, laid a solid foundation.

“Uncle-Master Zhiqing, Uncle-Master Hanzheng, Uncle-Master Gaoyue, and Uncle-Master Xuxing are all in the backyard.” Gu Zhao pointed to the back of the Daluo Palace. “Uncle-Master Yihong and Uncle-Master Mingyu are also there. The welcome banquet will be held tonight.”

Master Huaiyi nodded. “I’ve met Senior Brother Xuxing before. I’ll go say hello.”

The three old Taoist priests walked back. Master Xu Ning said to Gu Zhao, "Jingyi and I brought seven or eight children from the foot of the mountain. They are all pitiful people who have lost both their parents."

Gu Zhao nodded. "There are schools in Cuishan Town that specialize in taking in orphans and taking care of their daily lives. The children that Di Tu Mo He Feng brought are also there. Let them move in as well."

Master Xu Ning nodded, "It turns out the palace was prepared all along. We were unaware of it before, which was an oversight."

“They are all minor details, it’s not surprising that my uncle didn’t notice them,” Gu Zhao said with a smile.

Master Xu Ning glanced at Zhuo Qingyan, whose eyes were glistening with tears, and said to Gu Zhao again, "Jingyi and I will go and tidy up."

……

That evening, many Taoist priests gathered in the rear hall of the Daluo Palace.

Except for Daoist Yansong and Daoist Shenhao, who were still dealing with demonic energy at the foot of Black Rock Mountain, almost all the Daoists returned to Daluo Palace. It wasn't specifically to welcome these seven Daoists, but rather because the New Year was approaching and they wanted to discuss how to spend the holiday.

After more than a year of development, Daluo Palace has grown stronger and stronger.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Everyone ate separately. Gu Zhao and Zhuo Qingyan sat in the central seat, while the many Taoist priests of all ages sat to the left and right.

Gu Zhao looked around and silently did some calculations.

The twelve members of the Zhengyi sect were present:

Master Mingyu, Master Mingchong, Master Zhiqing, Master Zhixiu, and Master Changyi of the Celestial Master's Mansion of Longhu Tianshan.

The three masters of the Shangqing School of Sanmao Mountain are Hanzheng Daoist, Hanxuan Daoist, and Zhanqing Daoist.

Master Jingfeng and Master Jingchun of the Fengyue School in the mountain city.

Master Yu Zhang of the Beidi School of Feiyun Mountain.

Master Gao Yue of the Qingwei School of Zhenwu Mountain.

The fourteen members of the Quanzhen School present were:

Master Yihong of Baiyun Temple in Yandu.

Master Yanling and Master Yanqi of Qingcheng Mountain.

Master Jingfa and Master Yunyang of Baxian Palace.

Master Jinghong of Longmen Cave. Master Xuxing of Zhenwu Mountain.

Master Yuanhe and Master Yangshuo of the Chunyang School of Lüzu Temple.

Master Huaiyi of the Jinshan School of Laoshan, Master Taixian of the Suishan School, Master Xuanyong of the Yushan School, Master Xuning of the Qingjing School, and Master Jingyi.

The two members of the Sanfeng School, which has its own distinct lineage, are present:
Master Qingyuan and Master Qingwei of Zhenwu Mountain.

Adding to the list of Daoist Yansong and Daoist Shenhao who haven't returned to the mountain yet, it's astonishing how many elders the Daluo Palace now has!
These are all selfless contributions from the demons and monsters of this world. Gu Zhao silently gave a thumbs up to the Golden Wind God King, the Yellow Heaven God, the White Bone God, the Netherfire Cult Master, and others.

"Cheers!" Gu Zhao raised his glass.

"Cheers!" the crowd cheered.

Looking around at the assembled fellow cultivators, all with white hair but full of vigor, the many old cultivators were also filled with excitement. The Great Luo Palace had finally gained a foothold in the other world.

“Last year’s Spring Festival Grand Ceremony was held when the Daluo Palace had just been completed, and there were only five elders,” Gu Zhao said with a smile. “Now, in the second year, we have achieved remarkable results, which is worth celebrating.”

"I hope all my fellow disciples will continue their efforts next year and attract more like-minded people," Gu Zhao continued with a smile, "so that I won't have to keep working hard."

The old Taoist priests couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Master Mingyu smiled and said to Master Gaoyue, "I don't know much about the Qingwei Thunder Technique. Let's exchange ideas more."

Yun Yang put his arm around Zhan Qing's shoulder, "Brother will take you flying!"

Master Yihong, Master Huaiyi, and Master Xuxing chatted and laughed in hushed tones, enjoying their conversation.

Gu Zhao changed the subject, attracting the attention of everyone, "Although everything is going well, as we become stronger, we will attract more and more attention."

"I originally planned to continue holding the New Year Grand Ceremony at the Daluo Palace this year, but after the annihilation of the Minghuo Cult, we have also come into the sights of Chaoyang Island and Jishen Mountain."

Gu Zhao said, "The Silent God Mountain is one thing, but Chaoyang Island is a powerful force with an unknown history. It is said that the island's ancestor is a figure comparable to the leader of the Xuanwei Divine Sect and the dean of the Spirit Court."

The old Taoist priests also became serious.

They were certainly confident in themselves. With the blessing of the Thunder Seed, not only would eliminating evil and accumulating merit accelerate their cultivation, but their own natural cultivation speed would also be very fast.

They also had confidence in their cultivation methods. Taoist techniques were light, natural, profound, and pure, with higher quality magical power than demonic or ghostly energy, and stronger combat power at the same level.

Given time, they will eventually be unafraid of anyone in this world.

Of course, this all depends on giving them time.

They do not underestimate the experts in this world. According to the information they have gathered from various sources, in the legends circulating in this world, in addition to those with a hundred years of cultivation, a thousand years of cultivation, there are also those with ten thousand years of cultivation!

In other words, the top experts in this world have long lifespans and profound cultivation levels. When they reach a high level of cultivation, their cultivation level can be measured in tens of thousands of years!
If they were targeted by experts from this world beforehand, they would find it difficult to cope at this point.

"The good news is that Chaoyang Island is considered a neutral and lawful faction, and Jishen Mountain has a long history and is also disciplined." Gu Zhao recalled Deng Lingyun from Jishen Mountain, whom he killed last year, wanting only the mage's soul.

"So this year's New Year's Grand Ritual is going to be held at Black Rock Mountain," Gu Zhao said. "The demonic energy at the foot of Black Rock Mountain has been almost completely cleared, and the Great Luo Branch Temple at Black Rock Mountain is almost finished."

On the day of the New Year, we will open our gates and invite Chaoyang Island and Jishen Mountain to attend the ceremony, interact with them, and then we will have a foothold in Yongzhou.”

"Of course, we'll need all of you senior uncles to lend your support for the New Year's ritual," Gu Zhao said with a smile.

The old Taoist priests all cupped their hands in unison, saying, "We will certainly not disappoint our sect leader!"

(End of this chapter)