Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 326 Recognizing the Mountain Lord of Bailing Mountain as an Older Sister
The eight great divine incantations of Taoism each have their own unique uses.

Their most frequently used spell is the Golden Light Divine Mantra, which is unparalleled in both offensive and defensive purposes.

The least commonly used incantations are the incantations for offering incense, and the routine recitations during religious ceremonies.

Although Master Mingyu knew that this divine incantation was for concentrating one's mind, respecting the gods, comprehending the universe, and connecting with the ancestral master in the upper realm, he had tried it once before and was unable to contact the ancestral master at all.

During this New Year's Grand Ritual, when the Incense Offering Incense was performed, they also felt the disappearance of the incense's power. However, they thought it was a natural dissipation after reaching the Nine Heavens. But after confirmation by True Lord Tianchen, it turned out to be a means of connecting with the Upper Realm!

Gu Zhao's heart pounded. "Could our prayers really be heard by the Three Pure Ones?"

Master Yihong's breathing became somewhat rapid, and even his telepathic message carried a hint of anticipation, "Perhaps?"

"Calm down, calm down," Master Yansong replied. "Let's deal with the immediate problem first."

Gu Zhao smiled faintly and looked at True Monarch Tianchen, "True Monarch, your insight is truly remarkable."

Tianchen Zhenjun took a deep breath, Bailing Mountain Master couldn't help but take another bite of the cold tomato salad, and even Mieyang Ancestor's breathing became lighter.

"It seems that the True Lord also knows a great deal about the Spirit Realm?" Gu Zhao asked.

Tianchen Zhenjun cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, saying, "My ancestor possessed the bloodline of the Golden Crow, and his lineage is also in the Spirit Realm."

Gu Zhao and the three old Taoist priests all felt a jolt in their hearts upon hearing this.

Golden Crow!
The top mythical bird in mythology is recorded in classics such as the Classic of Mountains and Seas, Huainanzi, and Xuanzhongji. It either appears with the sun, which symbolizes life and fire, or with top deities such as the Queen Mother of the West.

"A three-legged golden crow?" Gu Zhao confirmed.

"A three-legged golden crow?" True Monarch Tianchen was momentarily stunned.

Gu Zhao, “…”

Tianchen Zhenjun, "..."

"Cough cough!"

Seeing the slightly bewildered expression on Tianchen Zhenjun's face, Gu Zhao coughed twice, "I only heard it secondhand. There are three-legged crows in the sun and three-legged birds in the world. It may not be accurate."

Tianchen Zhenjun's eyes flickered, and he smiled slightly, "The Golden Crow has passed down its bloodline in this realm. Anyone with the Golden Crow bloodline who cultivates the Golden Crow Dharma and possesses profound talent has the potential to ascend to the Spirit Realm."

Ancestor Mieyang suddenly spoke up, "But I've heard that all the gods in the Spirit Realm are demons, and their bloodline has never been passed down by any sorcerer."

Gu Zhao looked at Ancestor Mieyang, whose eyes held a faint inquiry and a deeply hidden... expectation.
Gu Zhao's mind was also racing. He picked up a piece of cucumber with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth, finding it refreshing and invigorating.

Why did the Ancestor of Extinction of Yang have expectations in his eyes?

Are all the gods in the spirit world descended from demon bloodlines?
Is it...

Gu Zhao put down his chopsticks. "The gods of the spirit world pass on their magic through bloodlines, while my immortals pass on their magic through dreams. Magic follows the natural way of heaven, and not only sorcerers, but also spirit lords and ghosts can cultivate and ascend."

"what?"

True Monarch Tianchen was taken aback, while Ancestor Mieyang's eyes flashed with shock.

"How is that possible?" Ancestor Mieyang narrowed his eyes and questioned, "When living beings die, they become ghosts, and their bodies are devoid of the life force of Yang. Even if they absorb the power of incense and prayers to become gods, their foundation is still incomplete. They can only be called ancestors in this world. How can they ascend to immortality?"

Gu Zhao understood; indeed, the ghosts and gods of this world could not ascend to immortality.

Master Mingyu's eyes gleamed with a smile. "When a person dies, they become a ghost. Although they lack the life force of Yang, they can still refine pure Yin energy, cultivate a trace of pure Yang, or even directly cultivate their spirit through meditation. These are all methods of ascension. How can they not ascend?" Ancestor Mieyang fell into deep thought, but the pale-faced youth Lu Yu behind him couldn't help but ask, "How does one refine pure Yin energy?"

Master Mingyu glanced at him, a knowing smile playing on his lips. “To condense pure Yin energy, one’s soul must be clear and bright. Otherwise, if the soul is impure, how can one condense pure Yin energy?”

Lu Yu didn't understand, but Wan Ping beside him couldn't help but change his expression. He couldn't help but emit a yin aura, and there were even the wailing and roaring sounds of living souls in the yin aura.

Gu Zhao suddenly looked up, and the three old Taoists also put down their chopsticks.

Bai Lingshan Master gently reminded, "Ancestor Mieyang, this is the reception area of ​​the Daluo Palace."

Ancestor Mieyang turned around, and Wanping hurriedly lowered his head, saying, "Hearing such absurd words from the Daluo Palace, this disciple could not hold back for a moment. Please punish me, Ancestor."

"Get out," Ancestor Mieyang said calmly.

"Yes!" Wan Ping lowered his head, cupped his hands to the people in the room, stood up, and slowly walked out.

Ancestor Mieyang looked at Gu Zhao and said, "This disciple is ignorant and hopes that the Palace Master will forgive me."

"You're too kind, Ancestor of Extinction Yang." Gu Zhao cupped his hands in greeting.

"Is this the reason why the Great Luo Palace travels around doing good and eliminating evil?" Ancestor Mieyang asked again.

"Not to regard desires as evil, and to have a heart that is inclined towards goodness and empathy—isn't this the foundation of being human?" Gu Zhao countered.

Ancestor Mieyang fell silent again, but the Lord of Bailing Mountain smiled and said, "What a fine foundation for being a person. I toast the Palace Master."

Gu Zhao raised his cup in return, "Lord Bai, you flatter me. I heard from Qing Shuang that you have protected the people for hundreds of years. You have truly done immeasurable good deeds."

Bai Lingshan Master smiled slightly, "Qing Shuang is indeed lucky to have won the favor of the Palace Master."

Gu Zhao chuckled and replied, "It is my honor to have won Qing Shuang's heart."

Bai Lingshan was taken aback. Seeing Gu Zhao's sincere expression and the uncontrollable smile in Li Qingshuang's eyes, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by a sigh. He finally regained his composure and said with a gentle smile, "With Qingshuang here, it's a bit awkward to call you Palace Master or Mountain Master. I'm a few years older than you. If you don't mind, you can call me Sister."

Gu Zhao raised an eyebrow, showing no politeness whatsoever, "Gu Zhao greets elder sister!"

Master Bai Lingshan nodded and smiled, "Bai Fei greets her younger brother."

The two actually became siblings right there at the dinner party!
Tianchen Zhenjun gave Bai Fei a deep look. Although Bai Fei seemed to be moved by Gu Zhao's deep affection, since Gu Zhao's status and power were obviously higher than Li Qingshuang's, she still praised Li Qingshuang in her words. But he did not believe that Bai Fei was willing to recognize a younger brother just for this reason.

Clearly, the formidable foundation of the Great Luo Palace and Gu Zhao's unparalleled potential are the fundamental reasons.

Similarly, when Gu Zhao is currently unable to deal with a possible crisis, Bai Fei can also become one of the backers of the Daluo Palace!

Then Tianchen Zhenjun smiled and said, "The Daluo Palace is located in Heyan Prefecture, and Chaoyang Island is just outside the sea of ​​Duchuan Prefecture next door. We will be neighbors from now on, so we can visit each other more often when we have nothing to do."

Gu Zhao raised his cup in a toast, saying, "That is indeed my wish, but I dare not ask you to."

True Lord Tianchen laughed heartily. Although he still had some questions, it was not appropriate to discuss the details at their first meeting.

Ancestor Mieyang glanced at Bai Fei, then at True Lord Tianchen, suppressing a fleeting thought in his heart. He raised his cup and said, "I have observed that the various methods of the Great Luo Palace are strange and unique, including methods for cultivating Yin energy. We can discuss the methods and their effects in the future."

Gu Zhao and the three old Taoists exchanged smiles and raised their glasses in unison, saying, "Please!"

(End of this chapter)