After the Skyfall

Chapter 568 Above the Court
Li Yi took a carriage straight into the palace, and when he got inside the palace he clearly felt the heavy aura of the emperor here. The dragon and tiger auras that rose into the sky hung down, making those who practice Taoism feel very depressed. If it were before, he probably wouldn't even be able to use magic.

But now, he has been appointed as the national teacher, canonized by the imperial court, and is worshipped by the people. The influence of the emperor's aura on him has been greatly reduced.

"No wonder my father wanted to confer the title on me first and then let me enter the palace. He also knew that the emperor's aura would suppress those who practice Taoism. If not, with my previous strength, it would be difficult for me to deal with some dangers." Li Yi thought to himself at this moment. He had said this when they were talking as father and son before.

If he were suddenly appointed as the imperial teacher, he would definitely be attacked by the ministers and might even encounter some danger.

But now, after realizing the magical power of incense, he is confident that he can deal with any danger.

As the carriage stopped.

"Master Taiyi, we've arrived. Please get off here." A guard with golden pupils said.

Li Yi got off the carriage at this moment, and found that he had arrived in front of a palace. This palace was magnificent and golden, facing the sun, with infinite light. And in the eyes of practitioners, the whole palace was emitting rays of energy. Because of the gathering power of incense, every brick and tile here seemed to be psychic and had its own consciousness.

If it continues to develop like this, in a thousand years, this palace will probably become a deity.

"Such a strong incense power. Fortunately, the palace is a mortal object. If it was a Taoist artifact with a spirit, it would have become a Taoist after receiving so much incense power. It is fair to say that in this world where incense can make you a god, there is no way to practice cultivation or refine artifacts. I don't know how much incense power has been wasted in vain."

Suddenly, Xiang Xiangzi on the Yuanshen Flower woke up again. She spoke with a tone full of regret.

"Fairy, so, the power of incense can also enhance the power of Taoist weapons?" Li Yi asked.

"More than that, if a low-grade Taoist weapon receives this level of incense, I'm afraid the weapon spirit will be able to fight against masters of the Three Flower Realm. If the weapon spirit of a top-level Taoist weapon becomes a god through incense, it can definitely fight against a Taoist master. Tsk tsk, this kind of wonderful thing is unprecedented in ancient and modern times. I can be said to have opened my eyes. Not only a Taoist weapon, but I used the power of incense to practice Taoism before. It was too easy. Guess what? I quickly comprehended and learned the Tianyi Sect's big and small Ruyi techniques. It's as if countless people are helping you to decompose and figure out the essence of the Taoism, and pour the results of your practice into your soul."

At this moment, Xiang Xiangzi gradually understood the mystery of the power of incense.

But the more you understand it, the more incredible it becomes.

"Taiyi, your path of using the false to cultivate the true is correct, and it coincides with my idea. You use the incense and faith to practice, gather energy, realize the truth, and learn the law. Even if the power of the incense is exhausted in the future, what you have learned will always be yours and will not disappear with the loss of the power of the incense." Xiang Xiangzi said with great appreciation.

"Of course. You can only feel at ease if your realm and strength are your own. Relying on the incense and faith of the people outside and being controlled by others is not the right way."

Li Yi said that at this moment, under the guidance of the Golden Eyed Guard, he walked towards the Palace of Light.

When they arrived outside the hall, someone went in to report.

Li Yi just stood there for a moment before he heard a voice coming from the Hall of Light.

"Xuan, Master Taiyi."

"Xuan, Master Taiyi."

The heralds came one after another, their loud voices gradually echoing until they reached outside the Hall of Light.

"Master Taiyi, it's time for you to follow us into the palace to meet the emperor." The golden-eyed guard at the side said in a low voice.

Li Yi nodded.

Soon, under the guidance of two golden-eyed guards, he stepped into the Hall of Light, which gathered incense from all over the world and symbolized the place of imperial power.

As soon as he walked in, he felt countless eyes focused on him.

Some people looked at him, some frowned, some were surprised, and many eyes even revealed strong kindness and hostility.

"Although most of these people are not cultivators, they all hold official positions and are powerful. They are worshipped by the people. Now that they are gathered together, the power of their worship is so great that it is hard to imagine." Li Yi narrowed his eyes slightly. He saw that the aura of incense on these people had already taken shape.

Some have giant pythons wrapped around their bodies, some have bears on their backs, some have white cranes on their heads, and some have wolves and leopards under their feet.

Civil and military officials are all different.

Among them, the aura of incense from several people was very special. One of them was ranked first among all officials. He was about fifty years old and had an extraordinary bearing. The faith and incense he gathered were several times greater than those of the others. He transformed into a golden eagle that could fight tigers and dragons. It looked extraordinary and majestic, as if he had become a spirit.

The other young man was also very special. The aura of incense on his body was equally powerful, transforming into a young dragon that coiled around his body. Although Li Yi did not know this person, the only person who could possess the dragon's aura, besides the emperor, was the crown prince of the current dynasty.

Even King Xin only has the aura of a dragon.

"Is this person Taoist Taiyi? He is really young, and looks to be in his early twenties. I wonder if it is because he has some secret to maintain his youthful appearance or because he has achieved great success in cultivation."

“He is extraordinary. Although he is wearing a Taoist robe, he has the aura of dragon and tiger surrounding him. Moreover, it is a silver tiger, a strange dragon, unprecedented in ancient and modern times.” There were many people in the court who were able to observe people’s aura, and they also discovered the aura of dragon and tiger on Li Yi, but they could tell at a glance that the dragon was not a real dragon, but the tiger was a divine tiger.

It can be seen that he does have the appearance of a king, but he is more murderous.

"Good physique, good looks." Some generals also marveled inwardly, a Taoist priest, but with a physique more amazing than that of a warrior, this person must have extraordinary strength.

Observe his aura and see his form. Many people's doubts have been mostly dispelled. With such background, although he is not a true immortal, he is definitely not a street liar. He must be a talented person with real skills.

However, since you, a Taoist priest, have such a background, why bother to get involved in the court? Wouldn’t it be better for you to live a carefree life in the mountains?

When the mighty Emperor Li Jiye, who was sitting on the dragon throne, saw Li Yi appear, a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth.

My son is really outstanding.

This demeanor and posture are truly that of an immortal or a god who has descended to the earth. They are not comparable to those of ordinary mortals. If this plan to destroy mountains and temples can succeed, his son will be able to become an immortal and live forever. If so, even if he dies in the future, he will be able to rest in peace.

"I'm Taiyi, and I'm here to pay my respects to the Emperor Shenwu." Li Yi was walking in the middle of the hall at this moment. As soon as he stopped, he bowed. His voice was clear, as if it had some kind of mysterious power that could go straight into people's hearts and could not be ignored.

"Master Taiyi, no need to be polite." Emperor Shenwu Li Jiye gestured and said.

"I have heard of the name of Immortal Taiyi for a long time. After seeing him today, I can see that he really has the appearance of an immortal and a god."

Li Yi said: "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty."

"My fellow ministers, do you think that Master Taiyi is worthy of the position of the national teacher?" Then, the Shenwu Emperor glanced at the others and spoke slowly.

He knew that some people were not convinced by Xiao Yi, so he wanted to take this opportunity to let Xiao Yi establish his authority.

"The position of national teacher concerns the country and the people. I wonder what ability Master Taiyi has to usurp such a high position?" An official stepped forward and asked immediately.

Li Yi glanced at it and said, "I wonder what kind of ability is needed to become a national teacher?"

"Observing the celestial phenomena, calculating the fate of the country, distinguishing between loyalty and treachery, exploring the earth's veins, and understanding the hexagrams are just the basics. The most important thing is whether it is beneficial to the country, whether it can benefit the people, and help the king govern the country." The official said again: "If you don't have such ability, Taoist priest, you should go back to where you came from. It's a small matter to implicate yourself, but it's a big deal to harm the court."

"Yes, a mountain Taoist knows a little magic, and it's ok for him to tease the common people. But if he wants to become an official in the court and become a national teacher, it's simply a pipe dream." Another official also expressed his agreement.

"If you feel guilty today, you can resign from the position of National Master. We will not pursue the matter or make things difficult for you. If you persist in your wrongdoings, you will definitely be held accountable in the future." Someone else threatened.

However, the Grand Tutor, the Crown Prince, and several other hidden officials of Emperor Yin kept silent.

They watched from the sidelines and also wanted to know what kind of strength and ability this Master Taiyi had.

Li Yi laughed at this moment: "Haha."

His voice seemed to carry the power of dragons and tigers. Just the sound of his laughter caused an earthquake and the entire hall was shaking slightly, as if it was about to collapse.

Moreover, the laughter seemed to be able to pierce gold and split stone. Just by hearing it, the officials felt dizzy, their heads hurt, and blood flowed from their noses. If it continued, they had no doubt that their heads would explode and turn into a bloody mist.

Seeing this, many people's faces suddenly changed.

This is the Hall of Light, the place where the dragon and tiger energy is strongest. Can Master Taiyi also cast magic?

Someone looked at the current Shenwu Emperor.

That’s right, the emperor’s dragon and tiger auras are still there, and it is the peak of his power. How could he not be able to suppress a Taoist priest?
Li Jiye, who was sitting on the dragon throne, squinted his eyes and remained silent, because he knew that this was not magic but pure power, which was not affected by the emperor's aura at all. To put it in words that these people did not understand, Li Yi's voice carried a sonic attack, and people with weak physiques would be shocked to death.

Just for a moment.

All the civil and military officials looked ashen, and many fainted on the spot. Their eyes were bloodshot, and their noses and ears were bleeding. The elderly ministers were so shocked that they spit out blood and fell to the ground.

All of a sudden, everyone was in a mess.

The power of incense and faith that they had always relied on seemed to have disappeared now, and there was no way to protect them at all.

At this moment, Li Yi stopped laughing, and the force that shook the Hall of Light disappeared in an instant: "My ability is so great that you ordinary people cannot understand it. I am proficient in countless spells. I can call the wind and rain, change the weather in an area of ​​500 miles, overturn rivers and seas, plow through mountains of 100 miles, subdue dragons and tigers, and destroy evil spirits. I can even divide the land into rivers. With just a finger, I can split a river that runs through the north and south. For thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, I only need one person to ensure good weather and good harvests year after year."

"Reciting the title of Taiyi Zhenren can save millions of people and solve the difficulties of all living beings. How can I not take on the position of the National Master?"

After saying this, he clenched his fist and released his fist intent.

In a trance, everyone saw that Taiyi Zhenren was standing in the hall at this moment, holding a dragon and stepping on a tiger, like Buddha Vajra. He had both the compassion of picking up a flower and smiling, and the divine power to destroy all living beings. People couldn't help but sit down and kneel down, not daring to look at him.

With just one move, all the civil and military officials were suppressed by the fist.

Whenever he sees Li Yi in the future, his fist intention will emerge and he will be so frightened that he will find it difficult to raise his head.

(End of this chapter)