Shulong Daojun

The path of the gods is like the officialdom, where merit and demerit are intertwined.

The term "功" refers to incense offerings and good deeds.

It can be used to refine magical treasures, elevate one's status, and perform various supernatural powers, with endless wonders.

What has passed away is karma.

Those engaged in the business of offering incense, neglecting their duties, failing to act, or killing can cause the divine body of the gods to decay, their authority to be out of control, and even result in divine punishment.

Faced with a life-threatening situation, the burly man suddenly became clear-headed and no longer cared about his close friends.

Therefore, I was extremely anxious.

However, Xuanzheng only glanced at him indifferently and said, "It is the nature of the tortoise to eat stones, which is in accordance with the natural order of heaven and earth."

Even if he committed a heinous crime because of this, it had little to do with the mountain crocodile; at most, it was a crime of indulging in its care.

Besides, how can we know whether it was intentional or unintentional?

But you…

Xuanzheng changed the subject, put his longsword back on his waist, and sighed slightly: "Small evils accumulate into karma, great evils create karmic obstacles. By now, this stone-eating tortoise has committed countless sins."

You are the mountain god of this place. Even if you are completely unaware of what happened under your jurisdiction, the blame falls on you.

At best, their divine status will be stripped; at worst... their very form and spirit will be destroyed.

Having said that, she ignored the man's expression.

Ultimately, being fellow members of the Daoist sect, Xuanzheng considered this sentiment and offered further advice.

Since he had already spoken, he might as well say it all at once, so as to save Brother Baodao from having to waste any more words.

Now that this matter is settled, I should proceed to the Dharma assembly.

Xuan Zheng nodded slightly to the Taoist priest, and seeing that he also nodded, he immediately signaled Zhang Ziling to follow with his eyes, and then set off with light steps.

Lin Shu followed beside the Taoist priest, heading towards Chenji Mountain.

The words of the Taoist Master Xuanzheng resolved his doubts and benefited him greatly.

Even if one obtains the position of a righteous god, receives the imperial decree from heaven and earth, and has a territory to govern, one must still be wary of seemingly harmless creatures like mountain crocodiles, which actually harbor hidden dangers.

At the very end of the group was the burly man, who had already lost his senses.

The mountains stretch endlessly, the rivers rush and flow, and we trek over mountains and rivers, traveling under the sun and moon.

Along the way, the peaks rise one after another, the rocks are rugged and varied in shape, and mountain streams and waterfalls often lie among them.

Then the river surges and flows eastward in a mighty torrent, stretching to the horizon.

Lin Shu surveyed the mountains and rivers along the way, and on the fourth day, he finally saw a colossal shadow stretching across the land, shaped like a pillar of heaven.

The colossal shadow descended from the clouds, resembling a seated Taoist deity, draped in the glow of the heavens as its robe.

This is Chenji Mountain.

Looking towards the mountainside, the sea of ​​clouds surges and ebbs, like a celestial river descending to earth.

At the summit stands a magnificent palace built into the terrain.

With white jade as its base and golden tiles gleaming, the magnificent palaces and pavilions stretch endlessly.

However, it is difficult to see its full picture, and it is difficult to perceive its existence; it seems to be hidden between heaven and earth.

Only upon closer inspection did one realize with astonishment that such a celestial abode and divine mountain existed here.

at this time.

Those coming and going hurried by, all dressed in Taoist robes and headscarves, with the master in front and the disciples following behind.

Upon catching sight of Lin Shu and the others, they were taken aback for a moment, and then bowed in greeting.

This is the lineage of miscellaneous studies; according to the rules, it should be so.

Lin Shu followed the gesture of the Taoist priest and nodded slightly in return.

Just then, the palace doors opened wide, and golden light paved the way down from the mountaintop, reaching right in front of everyone.

A Taoist priest, with a wine gourd hanging from his waist and wearing a dark robe with cloud patterns, came in a carefree manner.

Before the person arrived, their voice preceded them.

"It's been a while since I last saw you, Junior Brother, you've gotten thinner."

The Taoist priest bowed slightly and cupped his hands, saying, "Brother Shouzheng of the Taiyi Yuanchen Sect, I pay my respects."

Before he finished speaking, Shouzheng had already walked up to him.

Upon hearing this, he shook his head and smiled helplessly, saying, "Junior brother, you're still the same as always."

Having said that, he turned his gaze to Lin Shu and said in a gentle voice, "As for you, my nephew, you are blessed with good fortune and have a deep affinity with the Dharma. Not bad."

"Uncle-Master, you flatter me."

Lin Shu immediately bowed and said softly, "It is all thanks to Master's excellent teaching. I have only followed your teachings to achieve what I have today."

"Oh?" Shouzheng was slightly surprised. He stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "Even your Dharma aura is like this?"

Lin Shu paused slightly, then nodded gently in response, "...That's true too."

He remembered the Taoist priest's previous instructions and repeated what he had said that day.

Shouzheng nodded, without asking any further questions. He simply untied the wine gourd from his waist, took a big gulp, and laughed:

"Since you've come to register your household, should you keep quiet and not let it get out for now?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Shu looked slightly taken aback, somewhat unsure of what Shou Zheng meant.

As far as he knew, registering a Dharma relative was simply a matter of the disciple bringing the Dharma relative to the Dharma Register Hall of the Taiyi Yuanchen Sect to verify their identity.

It's not as complicated as Shouzheng makes it out to be.

What does this mean?

As he pondered, he suddenly heard the voice of the Taoist priest in his ear:

"Good disciple, follow your heart. I have a deep friendship with your Uncle Shouzheng."

Lin Shu immediately stopped hesitating, cupped his hands slightly, and said casually, "Uncle-Master, there's no need for that."

"good--

Shouzheng laughed loudly and praised, "As expected of the pride of my Taiyi lineage, you should have such a mindset!"

"My uncle will now bestow upon you a great fortune."

As soon as he finished speaking, he tossed the gourd with one hand, and it spun in the air, emitting a brilliant spiritual light.

Suddenly, the gourd swelled up, and in less than half a breath, it had grown to the size of half a mountain, hanging above everyone's heads, exuding awe-inspiring power.

In an instant, everyone's eyes turned to him.

At this moment, Shouzheng's gaze swept across the four directions, and he said loudly, "Today, Lin Shu, a disciple of my Taiyi lineage, is accompanied by a dragon, which is truly an omen of Heaven's favor."

This is also a great event for our Taoist sect. It is wonderful and deserves our congratulations.

"Today, I will spare you fellow Daoists the trouble of hiking up the mountain. Please, climb this gourd, and I will give you a ride."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked stunned, and then a variety of expressions appeared on their faces.

There was awe at the presence of a dragon, joy at being spared the hardship of walking, and heartfelt congratulations.

Finally, they all cupped their hands in unison and offered their congratulations: "May the Dao and its Qi endure forever, and may the Heavenly Venerable bestow boundless blessings!"

After the congratulations subsided, everyone looked at Lin Shu with gratitude in their eyes.

This time, I can say that I owe Lin Shu a favor.

Although this place is at the foot of Chenji Mountain, it would still take quite a while to reach the Taiyi Yuanchen Sect at the summit on foot.

The group had traveled a long way, crossing mountains and rivers, and many were exhausted.

Now that I am spared, I am naturally very happy.

Beside him, Lin Shu met everyone's gazes and nodded and smiled gently.

At this moment, he suddenly understood Shouzheng's intention: to help him gain fame and also to make everyone feel indebted to him.

If he passes through the territory governed by a certain lineage in the future, it will be easier for him to speak up when something happens.

Thinking of this, Lin Shu turned to Shou Zheng beside him, bowed deeply, and expressed his gratitude.

After Shou Zheng nodded slightly, he raised his voice and said with a smile, "I invite everyone to board the gourd together and head to the Taiyi Yuanchen Sect."

The group returned the greeting and then set off.

Before long, a treasure gourd shot into the sky, with Shouzheng in front and Linshu and the others beside him.

Many like-minded people followed closely behind.