The Purple-Robed Celestial Master has turned into a zombie?! Who can stand that?!

Chapter 28 If it's a fight to the death, then it's your death, what does it have to do with me?
The thousand-year-old mudfish spoke up: "To be honest, fellow Daoist, I have been cultivating here for over 1700 years. If I am not mistaken, fellow Daoist is a Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain."

There are only a few people who can use lightning magic. Zhang Tianlu's strength is so terrifying that it's not hard for this thousand-year-old mudfish to guess his identity.

Zhang Tianlu told it to continue speaking.

The giant mudfish continued, "Since you are a Taoist master, you should be very knowledgeable. You must have heard of what 'ten-thousand-year-old submerged yin wood' is."

Submerged wood

Also known in folk tradition as sunken wood,
It is carbonized wood, which the people of Sichuan call ebony, and the Westerners call it "Oriental sacred wood".

The formation of petrified wood is ancient. According to available records, in ancient times, precious ancient trees in primeval forests that were hundreds or thousands of years old were destroyed by sudden and significant geographical and meteorological changes (such as earthquakes, flash floods, lightning strikes, typhoons, etc.).

Some are buried deep in the ancient riverbeds and silt of rivers and lakes, while others are buried in dark, oxygen-deficient strata for thousands or even tens of thousands of years.

They have endured the scouring of rapids, the crushing of mud and rocks, and the pecking of fish and the dwelling of crabs, resulting in a variety of shapes and postures.

The Taoist secret manual records that the sunken Yin wood is: "Riding on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, gathering the essence of the sun and moon, it is the spirit of all trees and the most revered of all spiritual trees!"
It is a top-grade material for making superior magical artifacts.

There are hardly any pieces of ebony wood left on Longhu Mountain. Judging from what this loach said, it has some in stock.
Zhang Tianlu asked, "What, you have submerged yin wood?"

The thousand-year-old loach said, "Of course, otherwise I wouldn't have said it. Moreover, this piece of submerged yin wood of mine is ten thousand years old. I found it in the mud and sand many years ago and hid it away."

Fellow Daoist Zhang, what do you think of this deal? I'll exchange my ten-thousand-year-old submerged wood for your innate Yin essence. We each get what we need, and you won't lose out! Let's turn hostility into friendship.

Listen to this ancient mudfish say these words.

Zhang Tianlu pondered for a moment.

He nodded.

"It sounds like a good deal, but I have a better option."

"What?" The thousand-year-old mudfish was taken aback.

What constitutes a better choice?

Then, Zhang Tianlu said, "Now that I know there's a ten-thousand-year-old submerged wood at the bottom of this reservoir, why should I make a deal with you? I'll just kill you, get the innate yin essence, and then go down to find that submerged wood, won't that be better?"

Zhang Tianlu almost burst out laughing.

Only children make choices. If I can have them all, why should I give you one?
Since the ancient ebony wood is right under this reservoir, why don't we just send our three vengeful ghost kings down to search for it?
If all else fails, let the three of them burrow into the mud and sand. They can dig three feet into the ground and still get their hands on it.
Anyway, I don't need to look for it myself.
Do you really think I can't find it?
Upon hearing Zhang Tianlu's words, the ancient mudfish immediately flew into a rage.

"Don't go too far, you have to leave me some! Are you really going to fight to the death..."

Zhang Tianlu: "You yourself said it, it's a fight to the death. What does your death have to do with me? Besides, even you are mine, what do I need to leave you?"
"This Celestial Master is currently lacking a henchman. How about this: if you're willing to surrender to me, you might save your life today; otherwise, it's hard to say."

Zhang Tianlu directly offered to take the thousand-year-old giant mudfish.

But now even this big mudfish has been provoked.

Having cultivated for a thousand years, how could it possibly be willing to surrender so easily?

Do you think a thousand-year-old demon like myself would just surrender to you like that?
It slashed out with one claw.

"Die!"

The loach, which has already transformed into a dragon, can use some of the dragon's supernatural powers.

After the dragon claw cleaved out, it tore open space, intending to rip Zhang Tianlu in two.

However, this level of attack posed no threat whatsoever to the Third Celestial Master.

This claw struck Zhang Tianlu's Golden Light Mantra, but couldn't break through its defenses. Then Zhang Tianlu attacked directly.

Since you're struggling to survive, I'll beat you half to death first.

He formed the seal of Wang Lingguan with both hands, then patted his waist.
The next second, the Zhengyi Alliance Talisman hanging on Zhang Tianlu's waist emitted a purple light.

The talisman slowly unfurled, just like Jiang Ziya opening the list of gods!
The Zhengyi Mengwei Talisman, "Lu" is a register of names of gods in Taoism.

It can "unite all gods and spirits in heaven and earth, subdue evil demons, slay monsters, summon spirits and energy, control mountains and rivers, cleanse the air of impurities, transmit memorials and messages, and communicate with immortals. Nothing is more important than the Zhengyi."

Zhang Tianlu formed the Taoist spirit official seal and pointed his finger at the talisman register.
"We beseech the divine might of the mighty general, the Great Spirit Official who punishes all evil spirits in the heavens, and the Three Thunder Gods of the Fire Chariot. We are commanded by the Three Pure Ones to subdue evil spirits."

Clad in golden armor, displaying divine might. Green boots and a phoenix belt protect his body. Three fiery eyes illuminate heaven and earth. In an instant, he ascends to the throne of the Supreme Deity.

Three thousand soldiers with silver teeth and phoenix beaks. A million soldiers with tiger heads and pixiu-like forms. Front and rear guards moving with fire and wind. They can pierce mountains and break rocks to capture demons.

All the great demons of the Three Realms bow in submission. All the heretics of the Ten Directions submit to me. I now earnestly request your arrival. May you bestow your great thunderous power and protection.

Once the spirit official uttered the incantation,
Wang Lingguan, come quickly!

Wang Lingguan is a famous Taoist god of thunder and fire, a god who subdues demons, and is in charge of eliminating plagues and poisons.

The foremost guardian deity of Taoism, the Supreme Thunder God!

Its full name is "Primordial Chief General, Loyal Protector of the Way, Three-Five Fire Chariot King, Heavenly Lord, Manifestation of Mighty Spirit, Heavenly Venerable".

According to the "Complete History of Immortals Through the Ages", Wang Lingguan was in charge of the inspection in heaven and on earth. He commanded a million divine generals and heavenly soldiers. He could walk on fire and wind, pass through mountains and break rocks, fly through clouds and mist, pray for sunshine and rain, suppress demons and monsters, exorcise evil spirits and cure diseases, universally save all living beings, and was extremely brave and powerful with boundless magic.

He commands a million Pixiu generals and three thousand silver-toothed phoenix-beaked generals.

In Taoism, there is a saying about five hundred spirit officials, with Wang Lingguan being the head of the five hundred spirit officials and having the title of "Grand Spirit Official of the Capital Heaven".
Generally, when entering a Taoist temple, the first hall inside the mountain gate is often the Lingguan Hall. The hall enshrines a red-faced, bearded deity wearing golden armor and a red robe, with three angry eyes, holding a wind and fire wheel in his left hand and a steel whip in his right hand. He is an extremely majestic and brave deity who inspires fear. He is called Marshal Wang, the Fire Chariot Lingguan.

Wang Lingguan is often depicted inside the mountain gate, guarding the Taoist temple.

There are many folk sayings and praises, such as "Three eyes can see all things under heaven, one whip can awaken people from the world" and "If you go up the mountain, first pay homage to Wang Lingguan".

This god has too many ruthless achievements.

For example, in Journey to the West, there is a scene where Sun Wukong wreaks havoc in the Heavenly Palace, wielding his iron cudgel to strike enemies from the east and west, and no god can stop him. He fights his way to the Hall of Universal Brightness and the Hall of Spiritual Clouds.

Fortunately, Wang Lingguan, the assistant of You Sheng Zhenjun, was guarding the palace. Seeing the Great Sage running rampant, he drew his golden whip and stepped forward to block him, saying, "Where are you going, you impudent monkey? With me here, do not be so arrogant."

Then Wang Lingguan and the Great Sage Equal to Heaven fought to a standstill in front of the Lingxiao Palace, protecting the Heavenly Court.

This shows how powerful this divine general is.

At this moment, Zhang Tianlu unleashed the Zhengyi Alliance Power Talisman.

As soon as the roster was unfurled, Wang Lingguan answered the call instantly.

The next second, a huge spiritual official's image appeared behind Zhang Tianlu.

This statue of the Spirit Official stands tall and imposing, with a red face and beard, fiery eyes and golden pupils, a phoenix beak and silver teeth, resembling the Thunder God!

He held a fire wheel in one hand and a golden whip in the other.

Zhang Tianlu waved his hand, giving orders to the Dharma Image King Lingguan behind him.

扁！
If you don't surrender, beat them until they're smoking!

(End of this chapter)