Zombie World: Starting as an apprentice of the Thunder King

Shi Jian seemed to have seen through Lin Bei's thoughts and said coldly, "Don't think that every ghost messenger is a master comparable to the Celestial Master realm. On the contrary, their cultivation is not very strong. They mainly rely on the magic treasures of the underworld and their identity as ghost messengers."

"If we really run into a tough one, we'll devour them in no time!"

Lin Bei's eyebrows twitched slightly. He remembered that in his previous life, in Uncle Nine's movies and TV series, Wen Cai had done such a feat.

Just two talismans were enough to subdue the ghost messenger!

And it's a yellow talisman!

Lin Bei didn't think much of it and instead asked, "Nothing's happened for so many years, so why did this problem arise this time?"

A cold glint flashed in Shi Jian's eyes: "Hmph, either the seal itself is faulty, or someone has tampered with it."

Lin Bei's heart sank. Since the Quanzhen Sect had a leader and elders maintaining the seal, then someone must have tampered with it. But who was so bold?

When a horde of ghosts emerges, they will surely wreak havoc on the world. The karmic consequences they cause will weigh heavily on you, and no matter how strong your cultivation is, you will find it difficult to escape the calamity!

"Master, should we go too?"

"Go!" Shi Jian stood up. "If the Ten Thousand Ghost Cave is destroyed, tens of thousands of fierce ghosts will pour out, and not a blade of grass will grow within a hundred miles. This is a major event for the cultivation world, and we cannot ignore it."

"You two come with me and broaden your horizons."

Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian exchanged a glance, both seeing excitement in each other's eyes.

The Cave of Ten Thousand Ghosts, with tens of thousands of vengeful ghosts, sounds thrilling.

"Go pack your things, we're leaving tomorrow." Shi Jian turned and walked out of the main hall.

Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian ran back to their room and started packing their things.

Lin Bei stuffed the bundle to the brim, with more than two hundred talismans alone.

Shi Shaojian also stuffed a large bag, not as much as Lin Bei, but still quite a lot.

The next morning, the three of them descended the mountain.

Shi Jian walked ahead, taking long and fast strides, while Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian followed behind, jogging to keep up.

After traveling for five days, they arrived at a county town, took a boat across the river, and traveled for another day before finally reaching the foot of the mountain where the Quanzhen School was located.

The Quanzhen School's sacred site is located on Zhongnan Mountain, a steep and misty mountain.

The three of them walked up the stone steps for nearly an hour before they reached the mountain gate.

The mountain gate is magnificent, with a couplet carved on two stone pillars.

First line: The Complete Perfection School spreads its teachings throughout the world.

The second line reads: "Teaching the way through eternity proves one's immortality."

The horizontal inscription reads: "The Ancestral Temple of Quanzhen."

Two Quanzhen Sect disciples stood in front of the mountain gate. Upon seeing Shi Jian, they quickly bowed.

"Could it be Master Shi Jianshi of Maoshan?"

Shi Jian nodded expressionlessly.

"The sect leader has been waiting for a long time. Daoist Shi, please follow me."

The two disciples led the master and his two disciples inside.

The Quanzhen Sect's temple grounds were much larger than those on Qingzhu Mountain, with halls and pavilions standing side by side, stretching as far as the eye could see.

Quite a few people had already arrived in the courtyard, chatting in twos and threes.

Lin Bei glanced around and saw that there were not only disciples from various Taoist sects present, but also Buddhist disciples. This was the first time he had seen Buddhists, and he couldn't help but take a few more glances.

As soon as Shi Jian entered, the courtyard fell silent.

All eyes were on him.

An elderly Taoist priest with white hair walked over, wearing a blue Taoist robe and holding a whisk in his hand.

"Master Shi, it's been many years. I hope you've been well."

Shi Jian clasped his hands in greeting. "Sect Leader Li, how have you been?"

This person was none other than Qingxu Zhenren, the master of Li Zhichang and the leader of the Quanzhen Sect, who possessed the cultivation level of a peak Earth Master.

Master Qingxu glanced at Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian behind Shi Jian and smiled.

"These are your two outstanding students?"

Shi Jian nodded. "Lin Bei, Shi Shaojian, come over and greet Master Li."

Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Headmaster Li."

Master Qingxu glanced at Lin Bei, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"The Pure Yang Dao Body truly lives up to its reputation. Master Shi has taken on a fine disciple."

Shi Jian gave a faint "hmm".

Master Qingxu didn't care; he knew Shi Jian's bad temper.

"Master Shi, please!"

Master Qingxu led Shi Jian inside, with Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian following behind.

The experts from various factions in the courtyard made way for him, their gazes towards Shi Jian filled with awe.

The Thunder and Lightning Dharma King, with the peak cultivation of a geomancer, is one of the few cultivators in the northern cultivation world who can rival him.

However, there were a few people who looked at Shi Jian with unfriendly eyes.

A middle-aged man in a black Taoist robe stood in the corner, watching Shi Jian's back with a cold gaze.

The person next to him asked in a low voice, "Senior brother, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing." The middle-aged man looked away. "Let's go inside."

The group entered the main hall, where many people were already seated.

Master Qingxu sat at the head of the table, flanked by elders and leaders of various sects.

Shi Jian's position is first on the left, which shows his status in the cultivation world.

As the chief disciple of the Maoshan Sect, when I travel outside, I represent Maoshan. I have the right to do so in terms of both strength and status.

Lin Bei and Shi Shaojian stood behind Shi Jian, sizing up the various masters from different factions in the main hall.

The one from Longhu Mountain is Zhang Zhiwei's eldest disciple, Daoist Qingfeng, who has a mid-stage geomancer cultivation level.

The one from Qingcheng Mountain is Master Qingsong, who is at the early stage of the geomancer realm.

The one who came from Mount Emei was Abbess Jingyi, who was at the early stage of the Earth Master cultivation.

The one who came from Mount Wutai was Master Liaokong, who was at the mid-stage of the Earth Master realm.

There are also many leaders and elders of small sects, whose cultivation levels range from magicians to true immortals.

Lin Bei was secretly astonished. With so many experts gathered together, the Quanzhen Sect must have a lot of influence.

Master Qingxu stood up and looked around.

"Gentlemen, I have invited you all here today to discuss the matter of the Ten Thousand Ghosts Cave."

The hall fell silent, and everyone looked at Master Qingxu.

"The seal on the Ten Thousand Ghosts Cave is about to break. The specific reason is still under investigation, but it is certain that the seal will not last much longer."

"I have invited you all here so that we may work together to reinforce the seal."

A middle-aged man in a black Taoist robe stood up; he was the same one who had been in the courtyard earlier.

"Sect Leader Li, the sealing was the responsibility of your Quanzhen Sect. Shouldn't you resolve the problems yourselves?"

Master Qingxu glanced at him, his expression calm.

"Master Liu is right. The sealing was the responsibility of the Quanzhen School, and they should bear the main responsibility for any problems that arise."

"But if the Ten Thousand Ghosts Cave is breached, tens of thousands of vengeful ghosts will pour out, and not only will the Quanzhen Sect suffer, but the people within a hundred miles will also be harmed."

"I invited you all here not for the sake of the Quanzhen Sect, but for the sake of all living beings."

Master Liu sneered, about to say something, but was pulled back by the person next to him.

Master Qingxu continued, "Reinforcing the seal requires at least five experts at the Earth Master level to cast spells simultaneously. The Quanzhen Sect is not strong enough, which is why we are asking for your help."

Master Liaokong clasped his hands together and said, "Amitabha, Sect Leader Li, you are too kind. It is our duty to slay demons and monsters, and Mount Wutai is willing to help!"