Lord Shenxiu-Chapter 492: Heavenly Altar (Extra update for monthly pass)

Chapter 492: Chapter 492: Heavenly Altar (Extra update for monthly pass)

After discussing the matter of Zhong Shenxiu, Qingwei Dao Miao Zhenjun did not leave.

He first solemnly bowed and then said, "Your Majesty, the Heavenly Altar is ready, we are just waiting for the auspicious time..."

Concerning the previous assassination of the Prince and dealing with a Primordial Spirit, those were actually not as important as this matter.

Or rather, what was discussed before was just a preliminary topic.

The Heavenly Altar, the place for offering sacrifices to heaven!

Ever since the old emperor had renamed his reign to Chengtian, he had been continuously arranging the sacrificial ceremonies to heaven.

By now, despite the great chaos throughout the land, everything was finally prepared!

"Good... on what date will the auspicious time fall?"

The old emperor asked excitedly.

"Forty-nine days from now, on the fifteenth of July, celestial signs will appear!" Qingwei Dao Miao Zhenjun answered decisively.

"Issue a decree... Summon the Loose Cultivators and Sect Leaders from Penglai, Fangcun, Yingzhou, and others to the capital; I want to confer rewards on them all!"

The old emperor pondered for a moment and then immediately gave the order.

This was actually a call for experts from all regions to come to the capital for protection; the provinces of the world would inevitably deteriorate further.

Yet he didn’t care anymore and was nearly mad!

"As you command!"

A Great Eunuch immediately knelt and acknowledged the order.

The old emperor then looked at Qingwei Dao Miao Zhenjun, "Of the three sects of Taoism, only the Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect has consistently sent representatives to serve the court, practically integrating with the government... and only you, True Monarch, have not disappointed me."

He didn’t even use the royal ’We’ in his address, showing a trace of genuine sentiment.

"I naturally remain loyal to Yan Han and to Your Majesty."

Qingwei Dao Miao Zhenjun replied earnestly, "After all, Taishang Heavenly Emperor is long gone; now that we have entered the Seven Luminaries Heaven, we need to follow the local customs... The extinction of cultivators of ancient methods has already proven this point."

"Yes! But there are always people, always people out to harm me!"

The old emperor slammed his palm on the desk, and his thunderous anger made all the palace maids shiver in unison.

"Although the Taiping Sect and Miao Ji Zhen Sect have developed grievances, Your Majesty is still the legitimate ruler and isn’t easily opposed... At most they would remain neutral, the Buddhist Sect likewise. On the day of the celebration, there may be complications, so perhaps Your Majesty can invite Master Xiao Yuan of Vajra Temple and Bao Xiang of Tuo Mi Temple to the capital to preach..."

Both were renowned Dharma Body Experts of the Buddhist Sect, one had attained the ’Wisdom Arhat Golden Body’ and the other the ’Arhat Golden Body’, both high-ranking monks known for their compassion.

"If there are changes during the celebration, these two monks may not assist us, but they can at least protect the populace, allowing the Imperial Family to deploy additional forces for the Tribute!"

Qingwei Dao Miao Zhenjun suggested this.

"If that is the case, I will be much relieved; as for the six paths of the Demon Sect..."

A strange expression appeared on the old emperor’s face: "A bunch of demon pups, they likely do not care about the reputation of the Dao Ancestor, nor about the inheritance of the teachings... They all wish for this world to be in great chaos!"

In his view, the Demon Sect was just a group of oppositionists; no matter what the government intended to do, the Demon Sect would invariably oppose it!

Because their goal was to see the world in chaos!

Fortunately, the six paths of the Demon Sect each had different ideologies, making disintegration possible.

"It was the last time when the seal at Jiugong Mountain was damaged that let a Demon Sect Corpse Disintegration Immortal escape, which is greatly troubling!" the old emperor sighed.

The corpses of these immortals were like real nuclear weapons, not to be moved lightly.

Even news of them was strictly concealed.

Even Qingwei Dao Miao Zhenjun did not know, among the six paths of the Demon Sect, exactly how many Corpse Disintegration Immortals there were.

"Immortal demons do not perish; even if sealed, the seals can only hold temporarily, not indefinitely... Actually, the seal at Jiugong Mountain has long been in disrepair; it’s also the time for the Demon Immortal to emerge. Our Dragon Tiger Sect previously sent people to guard it, but that was merely doing what we could, resigning to fate thereafter..."

Qingwei Dao Miao Zhenjun replied.

"No wonder the last battle in Grotto Heaven felt somewhat anticlimactic..."

The old emperor understood then; this meant that releasing a Demon Immortal was easy, but maintaining the seal was difficult.

Therefore, he decided not to pursue any futile actions.

"If during the sacrifice to heaven, a Demon Immortal attacks, what then?"

The old emperor finally addressed the most critical issue, "How is the condition of that old ancestor in the True Monarch sect?"

"My uncle has always been recuperating in the sect. If the situation in Changluo becomes perilous, he might make a move..."

The voice of Qingwei Dao Miao Zhenjun became somewhat somber.

Around them, those palace maids and eunuchs who were initially perplexed now suddenly had a bewildered look in their eyes.

This top-secret information was not meant for their ears.

...

Daze City.

The rooster crowed, and the east was already white.

Inside Daoyuan Pavilion.

Countless servants were cleaning up the remnants of the battle from last night.

Even the elite guards left by the officials, as well as the cultivators from the Mystic Sky Bureau, occasionally cast reverent glances toward a particular house.

The heart-stopping sword from last night seemed to linger in their minds, unable to calm down for a long time.

After all, it was...

A sword that severed the Primordial Spirit!

The Primordial Pill Ancestor had lived for five hundred years, and to forge an Immortal Primordial Spirit was the true beginning of eternal life!

And yet, last night, a myth of immortality tragically fell.

It was a battle that would be remembered by the Cultivation World!

Inside the pavilion.

Zhong Shenxiu was leisurely enjoying the clear tea in front of him, accompanied by Bai Yunxian, Lord Qingyuan, and the Fourth Prince among others.

"I had not expected, fellow Daoist, that you were a Dharma Body Expert, my apologies!"

Bai Yunxiang kept bowing continuously, feeling a trace of gratitude towards Lord Qingyuan who had stopped her previously.

Had she really moved against Zhong Shenxiu at that time, by now she might have ended up like the Faceless Buddha, turned to cold ashes?

"Please rest assured, young master. This prince has already sent a message to the royal court for Daoist skill. Relief personnel will arrive soon!"

The Fourth Prince was in pain all over.

By now, he had heard of the death of Master Xuanxin.

Even for him, gathering support for a Primordial Pill Master cost a considerable amount of money and effort, and now all was lost.

However, he had long suppressed that blood-spitting point internally, after all, the Young Master Shen Xiu in front of him was a Primordial Spirit!

Even capable of slaying the Faceless Buddha, a formidable Primordial Spirit!

Such a figure, even princes could not easily court.

Perhaps only after he became the Crown Prince would he possibly be able to assign someone from the Royal Tributor, and still not necessarily as formidable as the Faceless Buddha.

"This assassination attempt on me must be thoroughly investigated!"

The Fourth Prince was genuinely frightened, hence his fury surged.

At this moment he also knew that his brothers had even hired assassins from the Demon Sect, nowhere was safe, it was better to stay by Zhong Shenxiu’s side until the imperial investigators arrived. "Also, young master, for your righteous help earlier, I shall definitely reward you generously!"

"It was only because they included me in their schemes that I made a move."

Zhong Shenxiu’s expression was indifferent.

In reality, he didn’t have a good impression of the imperial family.

After all, the Su Family was nearly wiped out because they were involved in the Eldest Prince’s conspiracy!

He had lacked strength back then and wanted to simply take care of Su Daoshi’s family while he was at it.

Now that he had the power, perhaps it was time to take revenge?

Lost in thought, his gaze suddenly shifted, looking towards a certain place. After a moment, the others saw a blue bird flying in, crying out loudly, "The Sect Master of the Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect, Qingwei Dao Miao Zhenjun has arrived!"

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