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Chapter 71 Taoist Priest: This is not scientific!? (Please continue reading)

Modern world, time portal base.

Deng Dakang's eagerly anticipated teammates, who were also involved in paranormal research, were arriving here.

However, contrary to Wang Hu's assumption that his teammates in the supernatural power research group should be very powerful, these teammates were a bit confused at the moment.

"My goodness! This is completely illogical!!!"

Master Chen gripped his prized shotgun, then touched his dog-head knife, and subconsciously murmured his Taoist name.

However, his voice was dry and almost inaudible.

The Taoist priest Zhou, who was standing next to him with a shotgun slung over his shoulder, was deathly pale. He was gripping the cuffs of his Taoist robe so tightly that his knuckles had lost all color from the force.

Three views subverted!

No, this is no longer a subversion; it is the complete crushing and repackaging of the "Tao" they have cultivated since childhood, along with their entire worldview.

Just a few days ago, they were meditating in the Taoist temple, trying to comprehend the ethereal "Qi of Heaven and Earth".

Then the authorities invited them, saying that they had passed the initial review and warmly invited them to participate in a scientific experiment!
Then, they signed a bunch of confidentiality agreements, and then they were given some shooting experience, letting them really get a taste of what it's like to be a military enthusiast.

Finally, after being transported here by plane, they saw the real and stable "world passage" before them.

"This is absolutely not scientific!"

Hearing the two Taoist priests' words, Su Mingjin's lips curled up slightly.

Seeing the two Taoist priests looking so distraught, he looked at them with a hint of understanding.

Everyone who sees the portal for the first time has a similar reaction.

"Master Chen, Master Zhou, welcome to the forefront of humanity's exploration of other worlds."

Su Mingjin's voice broke the silence.

Master Chen suddenly snapped out of his daze, his gaze fixed on the stream of light, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down.

He forcibly suppressed the turmoil in his heart, put away the shotgun and food, and took out an ancient compass from his pocket.

The magnetic needle on the compass began to spin wildly and erratically, emitting a buzzing vibration.

"Magnetic field chaos, rampage!"

Master Chen put away the compass, his palms already covered in cold sweat.

He looked at Su Mingjin with an unprecedentedly solemn expression.

"Layman Su, may I bring some of my trusted disciples and followers with me?"

"I'm afraid that neither I nor Fellow Daoist Zhou can fully fathom the mysteries of the world beyond this gate."

He didn't say he lacked knowledge, but rather that the world was too big. This was both a sign of humility and a hint of confidence.

“Of course.” Su Mingjin nodded. “You just need to submit the list and it will be approved later.”

Master Chen grinned, forcing out a smile that looked more like a grimace: "Rest assured, the person I recommend will never let the country down."

Such a momentous opportunity to change the world must be seized by the most outstanding younger generation of the Taoist sect.

He paused, his tone becoming extremely solemn: "Furthermore, Layman Su, I have another request."

"please say."

“The magnetic field here… no, the ‘primordial energy’ here is unprecedented. I need to redraw a batch of talismans.” Master Chen’s eyes darted around slightly.

Before they came, they had heard that there was magic, undead, and even ghosts in the other world, but they thought it was a joke.

Now that they've seen the portal, they wish they could be covered in exorcising magic treasures left by their ancestors!

Master Zhou had recovered by now and quickly added, "That's right! The energy here is completely different. The cinnabar writing on ordinary talismans will probably become ineffective immediately! We need to use the local primordial energy as a guide to re-establish the altar and make new talismans."

Seeing the portal to another dimension shook his worldview; he realized that he hadn't put much effort into the talismans and other crafts he had drawn before.

He was very worried that the things passed down from his ancestors would become invalid because of him.

A hint of approval flashed in Su Mingjin's eyes.

“There’s no need for you two Taoist priests to worry.”

"Behind the door, there exists a special particle that we will temporarily name 'magical element'."

"Its nature is perhaps very similar to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth that the Taoist priests have been talking about. The lack of such spiritual energy in our modern world may also be the reason why the two Taoist priests cannot use those talismans!" These two sentences were like a thunderclap in the hearts of the two Taoist priests.

Master Chen and Master Zhou suddenly locked eyes and saw the barely suppressed fervor and desire in each other's eyes!
Really?

What is the purpose of a lifetime of spiritual cultivation?
Isn't that the legendary "spiritual energy"?

"We cultivators have an unshirkable duty to eliminate demons, defend the righteous path, and protect our motherland!" Master Chen nodded. "Layman Su, we have a small request."

"Please say!"

"Um, I feel that my Taoist robe is a bit too thin. I'd like to put on a bulletproof vest! A heavy one, preferably full-body protection."

"Me too!"

Su Mingjin nodded: "The other world has everything. Please get in the car, both of you Taoist priests. Your teammates are waiting for you."

"Amitabha, this humble Taoist is off!"

Master Chen straightened his Taoist robe and ritual implements, his expression solemn, and followed the directions to board the specially made transport vehicle.

Master Zhou swallowed hard and got into the car as well.

The vehicle slowly drove towards the streaks of light.

The instant I was transported, an indescribable sense of tearing and dizziness swept over me, as if my soul had been ripped from my body and thrown into a bizarre vortex.

The next moment, the view suddenly opened up.

A crisp, cold air, mixed with the smell of gasoline, rushed into my lungs through the filter.

With just this first breath, Master Chen felt an exhilarating sensation.

Is it spiritual?
He looked around this brand new world with curiosity.

Under a leaden sky, glistening snowflakes drifted down slowly, with snow-capped mountains stretching into the distance.

The various mechanical creations of the industrial age were in operation, full of vitality.

"Professor Deng Dakang, Comrade Wang Hu."

Su Mingjin's voice brought them back to their senses.

He pointed to two men in front of him who were not wearing any protective suits and had ruddy complexions, and introduced them.

"Professor Deng, this is Master Chen, a highly accomplished Taoist master. This is Master Zhou. From today onwards, we are comrades-in-arms fighting side by side."

Deng Dakang's eyes gleamed with curiosity as he extended his hand, saying, "Welcome, welcome! We've finally got the metaphysics expert here!"

After a brief handshake and pleasantries, Master Chen's gaze swept across the snowfield, sensing the vibrant energy in the air. The shock he felt had transformed into a desire for exploration.

He looked at Deng Dakang, bowed slightly, and performed a Taoist kowtow.

"Professor Deng, I have a question."

"Science emphasizes observation and data, while our Taoist school emphasizes introspection and intuition."

Master Chen spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of everyone present.

"Fellow lay practitioners have said that this place is rich in Taoist spiritual energy. I wonder how we can cooperate with you to participate in the study of this place?"

boom--

The sudden explosion startled Master Chen and Master Zhou, making them shudder.

Master Chen tightened his grip on the shotgun: "What's wrong? What's wrong?"

"Taoist priests, there's no need to worry. It's probably just our artillery clearing away some skeletons again!"

Seeing their surprised and uncertain expressions, Su Mingjin suddenly smiled and said, "Taoist priests, we'd love to see if your exorcism talismans can be used in this world. Would you be interested in joining us to fight the undead?"

Master Chen: "..."

Master Zhou: "..."

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(End of this chapter)