Eternal Sword

Chapter 73 Xuanmen Test
After having breakfast outside, I could see a crowd of people on the street, most of them heading towards the West Market, which was completely opposite to the direction of Dingpin Parade Ground.

Chen Tang asked, "What are these people going to do?"

Mei Yingxue smiled and said, "They all went to the Xuantian Temple in the West Market to burn incense and pray for blessings, hoping that they would be blessed and be able to succeed in the training ground."

Chen Tang smiled.

Whatever strength you have, that's it. If you can't pull the three-stone bow, can you pull it by burning incense and praying?
Mei Nianzhi seemed to see Chen Tang's disdain and explained, "In fact, it has no practical use for Dingpin. It's just that everyone believes in Xuantian Sect and seeks comfort and good luck."

"Let's go over and take a look. In Xuantian Temple, you can not only burn incense and pray for blessings, but also test your chances with Xuanmen. If you can get the recognition of Xuanmen, you will have the opportunity to join Xuantian Temple and practice Xuanmen's magic, which is much more powerful than practicing martial arts."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, Chen Tang became interested.

What is the Xuanmen magic?
He had also heard of some techniques in his previous life, some of which were alchemy techniques, and some were vague and illusory techniques of longevity, things to fool the emperor.

Are the mysterious techniques here more powerful than martial arts?

Chen Tang asked, "Master Mei, have you ever seen the Xuanmen alchemy?"

"That's not true."

Mei Nianzhi shook his head slightly and said, "I have been staying in Changze County for many years, so how could I have the opportunity to see such magical skills? However, there are many legends about magic among the people."

Chen Tang asked again: "What about Xuanmen chance? Can this thing be measured?"

"can."

Mei Nianzhi said: "After the age of ten, everyone can go to Xuantian Temple for a test. Each person pays fifty taels and picks up a piece of Xuanmen Spirit Stone. If there is a reaction within ten breaths, it means that they are destined to be with Xuanmen."

Chen Tang smacked his lips.

Grab money!
Just a test will cost fifty taels.

The fat old man sneered and said, "What a bullshit opportunity, it's just a trick to fool people."

When he said this, not only did Mei Nianzhi and the others change their expressions, but even the passers-by around them looked sideways, some in surprise, some in anger.

In Qian Kingdom, Xuantian Sect has the supreme status.

Many people firmly believe in it.

Even if someone was dissatisfied with the Xuantian Sect, they would only complain in private and would not dare to speak it out in public.

The fat old man said, "That is a thing to test your aptitude. If there is a reaction, then you are qualified to practice Xuanmen Fangshu. If there is no reaction, then you naturally cannot practice."

"Just like a person who is born with a defective Dantian, he cannot cultivate internal energy."

Mei Nianzhi said: "That being said, there are too few people in the world who are qualified to practice Xuanmen alchemy. There is only one in ten thousand. If you have the opportunity to join Xuanmen, it would be a great opportunity."

"They all have their own strengths. Those alchemists and sorcerers..."

The fat old man wanted to say something, but Qing Mu pulled the corner of his clothes under the table, interrupted him, and shook his head slightly.

There were many people around looking at them, so there was no need to create trouble.

The fat old man curled his lips and said, "You guys go ahead. I'm not interested."

Qingmu looked at Chen Tang and said, "You and Zhiwei haven't taken the test yet, so it's a good idea to go and take the test."

Chen Tang was really curious about this thing, so he nodded and agreed.

Everyone followed the crowd and headed towards Xuantian Temple.

After a while, I turned a corner and saw Xuantian Temple at first sight.

In the Xuantian Temple, there stands an antique high-rise building with carved beams and painted rafters. It is very majestic and looks much more imposing than the county government office. It is considered the tallest building in Wu'an County.

In addition to Wu'an County, people from surrounding counties and towns also gathered here today.

There was a long queue at the door.

Everyone who enters Xuantian Temple must buy three incense sticks from the disciples at the entrance.

There was a small dispute ahead. It seemed that someone bought incense from outside and wanted to bring it into Xuantian Temple, but was driven out by the disciples at the door.

"What's wrong with the incense I brought from outside? Can't I still go up there?"

"Hmph, the incense in your hand has not been blessed by the temple master. Bringing it into Xuantian Temple is blasphemy to the Immortal Master. Since you are not sincere, why bother to come to Xuantian Temple to pray for blessings!" "Sincere heart will be effective, insincere heart will bring disaster!"

The two disciples spoke bluntly.

Mei Nianzhi explained in a low voice: "To burn incense here, you have to buy the incense from Xuantian Temple."

Chen Tang sneered and said, "I guess the fragrance inside is much more expensive than outside."

He is very familiar with this method.

Mei Nianzhi nodded and said, "Of course, after all, the incense inside has been blessed by the temple master. If you are a wealthy family, you can buy flowers, lamps, water, and fruits to offer to the Xuanmen together with the incense. This is called the Five Offerings, and it is said to have a better effect."

Chen Tang disagrees.

His attention was focused on the two Xuantian Temple disciples at the door.

These two disciples are very skilled and powerful, and appear to be of ninth-grade strength.

The two gatekeeper disciples of Xuantian Temple have such strength. It can be seen that the strength of Xuantian Temple is so strong. No wonder Li Boxiong is so afraid of them.

When I got to the door and asked, I was told that a stick of incense cost ten taels.

Chen Tang was too lazy to argue with the other party, so he bought three incense sticks and went in.

As for burning incense and praying for blessings, he did not go there, but just walked around Xuantian Temple.

The most eye-catching feature of Xuantian Temple is the five-story Xuantian Tower, which is located in the back hall of Xuantian Temple and is forbidden to outsiders. It is said that the master of the temple usually lives on the top floor of the Xuantian Tower, overlooking the entire Wu'an County.

After Qing Mu and Zhi Wei had offered incense, Chen Tang went with them to the side hall to line up to test the Xuanmen opportunity.

The lines here are longer.

Lu Shizong came from Changze County with his family, hoping that his child would be successful in the qualification examination. However, he did not expect that he would be used as a gun by Gou Ying on the way and offended the unlucky star, and Lu Ziqi's wrist was broken.

This time, there is definitely no hope for my child.

His own wife was also taught a lesson in public, feeling humiliated.

Along the way, he encountered snow bandits and almost lost his life. It was really terrifying.

This time I came to Xuantian Temple, firstly to pray for safety, and secondly to bring Lu Ziqi here to test whether I could have the opportunity to join the Xuanmen.

Finally they were in line.

Lu Shizong brought Lu and Lu Ziqi, paid fifty taels of silver, and entered the hall.

I saw a very handsome Taoist boy wearing a Taoist robe sitting in the center of the hall, and a tall disciple of Xuantian Temple standing next to him.

"Lu Shizong of Changze County brought Lu Shi and Lu Ziqi to pay homage to the Immortal Master."

Lu Shizong hurriedly took Lu and the child and stepped forward to bow.

This person is not the abbot of Xuantian Temple.

With their identities, they can't even see the master of the temple.

But no matter what, since he can be responsible for testing the opportunities of the Xuanmen in the main hall, his status in Xuantian Temple will not be too low, and it will not be wrong to call him Immortal Master.

The Taoist boy was not very old, and looked no more than 20 years old. He was fair and clean. He just nodded slightly and pointed to a fist-sized stone on the table in front of him. He said, "Whoever wants to take the test, pick up this stone, calm down and wait for ten breaths."

Mrs. Lu quickly pushed Lu Ziqi forward and told him, "Don't be nervous, relax. Whether your parents can hold their heads high in the future depends on you."

After all, Lu Ziqi had never experienced this before, so how could he not be nervous? He raised his hand tremblingly and grabbed the stone.

Lu Shizong was standing by and was also extremely nervous.

Now that they were closer, he couldn't help but take another look at the Taoist boy, and a sense of strangeness arose in his heart.

This Taoist boy looks familiar, as if I have seen him somewhere.

"Wife, look at him, does he look like Xu Feng's family..."

Lu Shizong pulled Lu and whispered.

(End of this chapter)