Hermit in the Mountains

Gu Changsheng also instructed Zhang Yuanfu to update the name change information for Kurong Mountain, changing it to Wandao Mountain.

To coordinate and provide guidance on the construction of land temples in Hanzhong, Chang'an, and Zijin.

The matter of establishing and coordinating the branch offices of Wan Jie Qian Zhuang.

Zhang Yuanfu is involved in everything, big or small.

Gu Changsheng was so used to the old man that he couldn't bear to send him to a post outside the capital. He decided to let him shine in Changsheng Cave.

Hanzhong Ancient City

In the study in the backyard of the city lord's mansion, Liu Yunzhong summoned his two brothers and explained the Nine Dragons Plan and the top three rewards in detail.

He looked at Zhuge Yanqing and instructed, "Second brother, you are familiar with Dean Zhang of the Longevity Sect."

"You will be in full charge of coordinating the formation of two liaison groups, drawing key personnel from the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue."

"Compile all relevant information about the Land God Temple and the Myriad Realms Money Shop into a book."

"At the same time, let the Ministry of Works select the most suitable locations for the local temple and money exchange."

"Complete the data collection as soon as possible, and construct the land temple and money exchange."

He turned to Guan Shanyue and gave him instructions, "Third brother, have the Embroidered Uniform Guard secretly spread the word about the construction of the Earth God Temple and the money exchange."

"Intentionally or unintentionally, we are guiding the people to think that Wandao City recognizes our Hanzhong side."

"Let the cultivators spread the message spontaneously in the virtual world."

"Remember, official cultivators cannot initiate topics in the virtual world; only civilian cultivators can freely discuss these topics."

Liu Yunzhong saw the "Humanitarian Eulogy" published in the virtual world, and he had to increase the popularity of the ancient city of Hanzhong.

By using public opinion to enhance the connection between Hanzhong City and Wandao City, and leaving the impression of them as semi-official partners in the minds of the people and cultivators, he achieved his goal.

It would be best if the common people and cultivators could associate this with the Longevity Sect.

He would not mention the words "Chang Sheng Jiao" (Cult of Immortality), as there are certain taboo names that cannot be touched or mentioned.

At the city lord's mansion in Chang'an, Li Chengzhi summoned the officials of the three provinces and six ministries, informing them of the Nine Dragons Plan and the rewards for the top three.

His approach was similar to Liu Yunzhong's: to set up a special task force to coordinate, implement, and execute the construction of the land temple and money exchange.

It's the same requirement, just one word.

fast!

In the Zijin Ancient City, at the City Lord's Mansion, Hua Anbang convened a meeting of the heads of various departments.

He roughly recounted what he saw and heard in the virtual world's Hall of Eternal Life, the Nine Dragons Project, and how he won the top three rewards.

He looked at Zhang Tianhu, who was sitting at the end of the conference table. "Minister Zhang, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is fully responsible for the procedures, conditions, requirements, and policies for the construction of land temples and money shops."

"The Ministry of Construction assisted in site selection and construction."

"The Ministry of Finance assists money shops in implementing various policies."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at everyone in the meeting room and said, "Time is short, so let's vote by raising our hands."

Suddenly, a dissenting voice rang out, "It's inappropriate for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be solely responsible for such an important matter."

"Shouldn't we form a top-level special task force to handle this matter, with an elder from the Zijing Pavilion serving as the task force leader to coordinate the entire operation?"

The others in the meeting room looked at the person who voiced their opposition as if they were idiots, while the two people sitting next to him silently moved their chairs.

Hua Anbang had long been dissatisfied with the current show-of-hands voting system, and they were well aware of this.

This concerns Wandao City, and you still jump out to oppose it? What else is that but courting death?

Hua Anbang glanced at the objectors, then his gaze fell on Zhang Tianhu. "Minister Zhang, you are familiar with Dean Zhang of Wandao City. Try to find out as much useful information as possible."

"If you encounter any difficulties, just come to me."

"You have the authority to act expediently in this matter."

"Implement and build the land temple and money exchange as soon as possible."

"Whoever secretly obstructs this matter and incurs such resentment from Wandao City shall be dealt with according to military law."

"Does anyone have a different opinion?"

Everyone in the meeting room raised their hands in agreement.

In six cities—Xianyang, Jinling, Kaifeng, Liaodong, Yudu, and Yinxu—highest-level meetings were also being held.

They were all discussing the Kowloon Project and how to win the top three prizes next year.

In addition to their nine ancient cities, the rulers of other ancient cities also discovered the "Humanity Ritual Text" published by the Immortal of Immortality account in the virtual world.

Countless sects, factions, and ancient cities began to study the "Humanity Sacrifice Text".

On Changsheng Peak, Gu Changsheng had no time for the outside world's disturbances; he was rebuilding the Changsheng Palace.

It took a lot of top-grade spirit iron and spirit wood, and three days to cultivate a top-grade magic artifact in the shape of a courtyard with four waters returning to the hall.

The ritual implements are engraved with patterns for gathering spiritual energy, concealing, and defending.

Gu Changsheng named it the Longevity Academy, as his place of residence in the outside world and a place to enshrine the three supreme treasures of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

The Changsheng Courtyard is 27 meters wide and 9 meters high, with blue bricks and black tiles, and an open-air pool in the center of the courtyard.

The courtyard is divided into four areas: front, back, left, and right.

The two sides of the front entrance area are used for storing miscellaneous items.

On the left is the Three Paths Hall, which enshrines three treasures of destiny: the Investiture of the Gods, the Seal of the Human Emperor, and the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls.

On the right is the Mountain Lord Hall, where the White Tiger sits in the courtyard, guarding the three supreme treasures.

Behind him was the Hall of Longevity, which served as his temporary lodging.

The Changsheng Academy is located in the very center of Changsheng Peak.

Gu Changsheng stepped into the courtyard and headed straight for the Third Hall.

There are three altars inside the hall, spaced two meters apart against the wall.

The altar consists of a jade stand, a jade plate, and a jade pillar from left to right.

Gu Changsheng waved his right hand forward, and the Investiture of the Gods landed on the jade shelf, the Human Emperor's Seal landed in the jade plate, and the mini version of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner was inserted into the jade pillar.

He waved his right hand again, and a three-legged incense burner appeared three meters away from the altar.

The incense burner made a dull thud as it hit the ground.

He stepped forward, stood in front of the incense burner, and with a flick of his right hand, three incense sticks appeared in his hand.

With a flick of his left hand, he lit the three incense sticks instantly.

He twisted his right wrist, and the flame on the incense stick disappeared.

He held the incense sticks with both hands and stretched them forward, then twisted his wrists and bowed forward with three incense sticks in hand.

As for him, he stood upright, without lowering his eyes or bowing.

He was the one who forged all three treasures; it would be quite an honor to offer incense to the powerful figure behind them as a sign of respect.

After bowing, he placed the three incense sticks in his hand into the three incense molds inside the incense burner, which were level with the opening of the burner.

The incense burner was empty, without any incense smoke.

Therefore, when he was making the incense burner, he included three copper incense sticks inside the burner, level with the mouth of the burner.

When offering incense, simply insert the incense sticks into the copper incense burner.

The white smoke from the three incense sticks formed a sliver that stretched straight to the roof, as if connecting with the heavens.

A delicate fragrance permeated the hall, giving people a sense of peace and tranquility.

He walked to the side, took out an incense stand from his mustard seed space, and placed all the prepared incense on the stand.

A clay god statue flew out and landed inside the hall.

Gu Changsheng summoned two ghosts with inherent virtue from within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner and appointed them as the local deities of Hanzhong and Zijin cities by imperial decree of the Investiture of the Gods.

How long they can maintain control over their respective territories depends on whether the local people genuinely approve of them.

The more the people recognized them, the more incense they burned, and the deeper their connection with the local land became.

Both were granted the title of eighth-rank deity and bestowed with the cultivation level of the peak of the Dao Seed Realm.

He also gave him the names Zhang Xiaoren and Zhang Daren.

These two names carry his blessings and expectations.

As night fell, Gu Changsheng entered Xu Xiulian's consciousness in her dream and bestowed upon her the title of god.

The seed of Tao gives birth to divinity and imprints a divine personality.

The seed of Tao is hidden within the clay god statue, opening up the divine realm and condensing the divine body.

He also sent portraits of the three men to Liu Yunzhong and the other two through the virtual world.

Liu Yunzhong and the other two were instructed to hang the portraits in the local temple for the people to worship.

At that time, the divine realm within the clay statue will be opened and the divine body will be successfully condensed. The statue can then be placed there along with the incense offerings.

Gu Changsheng walked out of the Three Paths Hall, looked at the white tiger waiting at the hall entrance, and gave it some instructions.

He pointed to the main hall opposite, "Bai Lingling, the Mountain Lord Hall opposite is your place of cultivation."

"Your duty is to guard Wandao Mountain and Changsheng Academy."

"Whenever you have free time, you may come to the Three Paths Hall to offer incense."

The white tiger bowed, its two front paws clasped together, and said, "Your subordinate will obey the divine decree of the Lord!!!"

Gu Changsheng took a step forward, his figure disappeared from the spot, and the next second he appeared in the Changsheng Cave.

With another step, they were back on Changsheng Island.

Take another step, return to the rear hall of the Hall of Longevity, and enter a meditative state.

The Breaking Law Ruler and the Withering and Flourishing Geng Metal Sword appeared before him.