Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 503 First, let's go back to the modern world and recruit some people.

Before heading to Qingqiu Mountain, Gu Zhao needed to use up the thunder seeds condensed by the Five Thunder Token.

The threat from the Demon Ancestor is getting closer and closer. In addition to improving his own cultivation, he naturally needs to continue to call for reinforcements.

At this time, the top-tier Taoist masters in the palace had already cultivated their skills to a very high level, each with a thousand years of cultivation. If there were a demonic cultivator of the same caliber as the Netherfire Cult Master, just two or three of them working together would be enough to defeat him.

Although it would probably take only ten days to half a month for him to return from Qingqiu Mountain, Gu Zhao still decided to bring him back as soon as possible.

Ten days is enough time for the newlyweds to recover their innate spiritual energy, become familiar with the basic spells within the Great Luo Palace, and then choose magical treasures to descend the mountain and vanquish demons.

So Gu Zhao returned to his courtyard and happened to meet Zhuo Qingyan, who had just gotten up.

Sunlight filtered through the window curtains, transforming into a gentle, soft glow that shone on the female ghost draped in a thin veil. She stretched languidly, like a cat, exuding a captivating allure.

Gu Zhao thought for a moment and decided to travel back in the afternoon to work.

……

"Uncle-Master Xu Ning, have you heard anything from him lately?"

Gu Zhao returned to the Taoist Research Institute and greeted Master Xu Ning of the Qingjing School, who was there on a business trip.

"No, the most popular view is still the Golden Mountain and Silver Sea landscape." Master Xu Ning shook his head and smiled. "Some aerospace exhibition halls have also started exhibiting lunar rocks and soil, and people post about them online from time to time."

Gu Zhao shook his head and sighed, "So many times I've performed miracles in front of people, but it's not as impressive as a mountain of gold."

Master Xu Ning chuckled and said, "But subtly, the social atmosphere has actually improved a lot."

Since the old Taoist priests manifested their divine power before the emperor, the incense at Taoist temples across the country has flourished.

However, despite the increase in visitor numbers, these scenic spots have not experienced any negative news, and the tourists who climb the mountains to offer incense and worship the gods are all incredibly good-natured.

"Heaven is watching from above!"

This ancient saying, passed down through generations, is being mentioned again by the Chinese people.

The deeds of the Taoist priests in resolving rainstorm crises, rescuing people from mine and plane disasters, bringing back the Cherry Blossom Pagoda, and sending away the Golden Mountain landscape have almost brought this ancient saying to life.

Even many scenic spots that have nothing to do with Taoism will build a new earth god temple or something similar in the scenic area.

This trend gradually spread, and Taoist culture became popular among the people.

At the same time, there are fewer and fewer incidents of harm to Chinese people, both domestically and internationally.

Gu Zhao nodded. "Not bad, it seems the deterrent effect is working."

Master Xu Ning shook his head and smiled, "It's not just effective; many Chinese people have started to act bravely and righteously when they travel abroad."

"Good heavens! Are they that brave?" Gu Zhao was startled. "But we're not gods after all. If they encounter danger while doing what's right, we don't have the ability to save them."

“We don’t need to do that.” Master Xu Ning smiled kindly. “When this happens, the local system will handle it.”

"Huh?" Gu Zhao asked, puzzled.

Master Xu Ning said calmly, "If this news about local criminals persecuting Chinese people gets out, are you afraid that the local authorities will be afraid that we will go and have a heart-to-heart talk with them?"
"The Kabia's chief minister was burned to ashes by Senior Brother Yansong. Are there connections between the local system and the gangs? Are they responsible for the harm our people suffer there?"

Gu Zhao blinked. "You mean, if Chinese citizens encounter danger abroad, the foreign system will help them?"

"Do your best and fulfill your responsibilities," Master Xu Ning said with a smile.

“After we wiped out the telecom fraud zone in Southeast Asia last time, there have been far fewer crimes targeting Chinese people around the world,” Master Xu Ning continued. “Now, if Chinese tourists have their wallets stolen or their phones snatched while traveling, they can get them back in almost half a day if they report it to the police.”

"Wow!" Gu Zhao clicked his tongue in amazement. "So, Chinese people are getting preferential treatment abroad now?"

Master Xu Ning nodded, "So when many locals encounter danger, they start to ask Chinese tourists in the surrounding area for help, and many Chinese people start to act bravely and righteously."

But what's even more surprising is that most of the criminals, upon seeing Chinese nationals trying to intervene, would immediately stop their crimes and flee the scene.

Master Xu Ning helplessly raised his phone, "Some bloggers have even gone so far as to actively travel to various countries around the world to help local people catch thieves and robbers."

Gu Zhao, “…”

Strange things happen every year, especially this year.

"Aren't they afraid of running into someone who's really stubborn?" Gu Zhao asked.

"I don't know, anyway, they haven't encountered it yet." Master Xu Ning shook his head. "Maybe those thieves and robbers are just after money."

Gu Zhao was speechless for a moment, but after thinking about it, he could understand.

Decades ago in Tianxia, ​​domestic criminals only dared to target their own people and dared not lay a finger on foreigners.

It's just that back then, China was weaker than others, but now, the Heavenly Xia has extraordinary individuals.

“Alright.” Gu Zhao nodded and smiled as well. “This also has its advantages. It allows Chinese people to do good deeds for ordinary people abroad, which can also build up the moral image of the Chinese people of Tianxia.”

Master Xu Ning nodded, "That's right. In recent times, Tianxia's reputation abroad has improved a lot."

Gu Zhao couldn't help but chuckle, "That's truly rare."

……

Xiyue Grand Temple.

The last time Gu Zhao came here, it was when he met those Taoist priests at the Xiyue Scenic Area.

However, this time, those Taoist priests were not at Mount Hua, but were cultivating in seclusion at the Mount Hua Grand Temple at the foot of the mountain.

Last time, Gu Zhao left with Daoist Xining and Daoist Miaozhen. The remaining Daoist Xianyuan of the Quanzhen Huashan Sect, Daoist Faran of the Chenzu Huashan Sect, and the young Daoist Tonghui learned that there were extraordinary beings in this world.

The miraculous feats performed by Master Xu Ning and others in front of the public when they resolved the storm crisis were all later events.

From then on, Daoist Xianyuan, Daoist Faran, and young Daoist Tonghui secluded themselves in the Xiyue Temple for cultivation. Of course, they would occasionally make an appearance, and even made the news several times because of the Xiyue rescue incident.

When Gu Zhao entered the Xiyue Temple, he saw that the temple was filled with incense and smoke.

The Xiyue Temple is not a Taoist temple in the strict sense; it is dedicated to the Golden Heavenly King of Xiyue. However, it has been mostly used by Taoist abbots for worship in later generations, so it can also be considered a Taoist temple.

Gu Zhao walked through Haoling Gate, Lingxing Gate, and Jincheng Gate, and first visited this grand temple that was originally built in the Han Dynasty.

The temple complex contains both ancient palaces and modernly renovated buildings, attracting throngs of tourists, with Taoist priests occasionally seen walking by.

Gu Zhao went to the Temple of the Three Holy Mothers on the side and lit an incense stick for the Three Holy Mothers.

"If we can invite your second brother down for the next New Year's Grand Ritual, then all the problems can be solved." Gu Zhao prayed silently as he offered incense and bowed.

After offering incense, Gu Zhao paid homage to the God of the Western Peak before turning into the back courtyard Taoist temple, where he found Daoist Xianyuan and Daoist Faran, who had just finished lunch and were taking a walk to digest their food.

(End of this chapter)