In the Sand Village, the clones are everywhere, and the Arkham game begins

Chapter 389 Tongtian Talisman and Taishang Sanwudugong Sutra Talisman
For Zhang Chulan, if Zhang Lingyu could be eliminated now, it would be a great thing, and it would even directly represent the completion of his purpose of coming to Longhu Mountain this time.

A look of hesitation appeared on Zhang Lingyu's face. He looked at Zhang Chulan, then at Qingshui, and said:

"Professor Zhuo, will you choose to accept the position of Heavenly Master?"

"What do you say?"

Qingshui did not answer Zhang Lingyu directly.

Zhang Lingyu has a simple personality and a pure heart, but this does not mean that the junior master uncle of Longhu Mountain is stupid and cannot see through some things.

He just has no experience, and doesn't know how to do many things, or he is too embarrassed to do them.

"I don't think so. For you, the position of successor to the Heavenly Master is dispensable. You and most of the extraordinary people who come here to participate in the Luotian Grand Ceremony have the same purpose, just for Elder Lu's Tongtian Talisman. So once you give up the qualification of successor to the Heavenly Master, then..."

Zhang Lingyu turned his gaze to Zhang Chulan, remembering the embarrassing incident that happened in public the night before.

"Longhu Mountain's thousand-year reputation, I'm afraid..."

Zhang Lingyu pursed her lips and didn't continue talking.

Zhang Chulan in the stands immediately showed a constipated expression:

"Does this guy think it's shameful for me to be the successor of the Heavenly Master?"

A smile appeared on Xu Si's face:

"If someone like you becomes a know-it-all director, I'd be ashamed. I'm afraid I'd submit my resignation to the board that very day."

Zhang Chulan lowered his head slightly.

"Fourth brother, do you think I have a chance of winning with the strength Zhang Lingyu showed just now?"

"Seventy percent. This is the injured Zhang Lingyu. If he were intact, you would only have a thirty percent chance of winning at most. This is considering that you know all of his abilities, but he doesn't know what cards you have in your hand."

Zhang Chulan scratched his head in annoyance.

He just wanted to know the truth of what happened from the old Taoist priest, not to make things like this.

At this time, Zhang Zhiwei also withdrew some of his attention from Zhang Chulan.

With his strength that overwhelms all the extraordinary people in the world, he could hear the conversation on Zhang Chulan's side as long as he wanted.

I'm sorry, Lingyu, the previous generation of Heavenly Master originally intended to pass the position of Heavenly Master to that big-eared thief...

Just as Zhang Lingyu tremblingly stood up from the ground and was about to continue fighting, the old Taoist priest also stood up from his position.

"Okay, Lingyu, stop messing around."

A golden thread that had solidified into substance popped out from Zhang Zhiwei's fingertips and tied up Zhang Lingyu tightly.

"Professor Zhuo won this competition, and he and Chu Lan entered the finals."

"Master!"

Zhang Lingyu knelt down in front of Zhang Zhiwei and lowered his head.

"I am sorry that I am incompetent and have disappointed you."

"Then, we'll have to wait until tomorrow..."

"Master!"

Zhang Chulan suddenly stood up from his seat.

"No need to wait until tomorrow. I admit defeat in this final. I can never be Professor Zhuo's opponent."

"Chu Lan, are you sure?"

"Master, I am sure."

Zhang Chulan said seriously.

The old Taoist priest looked towards Qingshui.

"Well, Professor Zhuo, congratulations, this reward..."

“You know, we came to participate in the Luotian Grand Ceremony for Mr. Lu’s prize. If you are not from Longhu Mountain, you will be in trouble for the position of Heavenly Master’s successor.

But I'm thinking about whether I can change this reward into something else. Don't worry, I just want you to do me a small favor, it won't be difficult."

Zhang Zhiwei nodded lightly, feeling quite happy in his heart, and naturally agreed to Qingshui's conditions.

Seventy years ago, during the Jiashen Rebellion, he, Tian Jinzhong, and the previous generation Heavenly Master Zhang Jingqing wanted to protect Zhang Huaiyi, one of the thirty-six thieves. The method they thought of was to bring Zhang Huaiyi back to Longhu Mountain and let him take the position of the Heavenly Master's successor.

In this way, anyone who wants to touch Zhang Huaiyi will be going against the entire Longhu Mountain.

At that time, Zuo Rutong had already died because of the disturbance caused by Wu Gensheng and Li Muxuan in Sanyi Sect. Zhang Jingqing was the top of the extraordinary world at that time, and Zhang Zhiwei was also in his thirties. Even if he was not yet the top, he had the strength of the two heroes today. Zhang Huaiyi himself possessed the origin of Qi body, and was equally terrifyingly strong.

In addition, as the leader of the Longhu Mountain Taoist sect and the position of Heavenly Master has special significance, Longhu Mountain really has the confidence to protect Zhang Huaiyi.

The successor to the Heavenly Master originally chosen by Zhang Jingqing was Zhang Huaiyi, and Zhang Zhiwei was just a insurance - because this Brother Bao Ying really did not need the Heavenly Master degree to become the best. The position of Heavenly Master and the Heavenly Master degree were a constraint for someone like Lao Zhang who had exceeded the upper limit of the world.

Then by then there will be two peaks in Longhu Mountain.

It’s a pity that Zhang Huaiyi didn’t accept it.

That was a special period. Zhang Huaiyi did not want to implicate his master, did not want him to cause conflict between Longhu Mountain and other forces in the alien world and affect the battlefield, and he also did not want his master to use the Heavenly Master Degree because of him, so he quietly hid his identity and hid for sixty years.

But this time, Zhang Zhiwei didn't want to leave any regrets.

I failed to protect my fellow apprentice Zhang Huaiyi back then, and now I cannot protect Zhang Huaiyi’s descendants for the same reason.

This time, there are no external enemies!

He is already over a hundred years old. If he still cannot protect his junior fellow apprentice's descendants, then wouldn't his status as the top person in the world of extraordinary people be in vain?

Since Qingshui doesn't want the position of Tianshi's successor, then naturally the second place Zhang Chulan will take it.

"Hahaha, Old Lu, now is the time for you to fulfill your promise, right?"

Zhang Zhiwei laughed and patted Lu Jin's shoulder.

"You old bastard don't need to remind me."

Lu Jin took out a box, opened it and placed it in front of Qingshui.

A thick black notebook, no bigger than a palm and with gold foil on the edges, appeared in front of Qingshui.

"This Tongtian Talisman was passed down to me by my good friend Zheng Zibu of the Shangqing Sect of Maoshan. I feel ashamed to have received it. I am not proficient in talismans, so I rarely use it and have not been able to carry it forward. Professor Zhuo, you are a great scientist and a very smart person. I hope that this Tongtian Talisman can play a greater role in your hands."

"Thank you very much, Senior Lu."

Qingshui took the Tongtian Talisman from Lu Jin with both hands, then looked at Zhang Zhiwei with a smile.

"Old Heavenly Master, you should have guessed what my little condition is now, right?"

Zhang Zhiwei also smiled and stroked his long white beard. "It seems that Professor Zhuo has already figured it out, but I still want to confirm, is it the talisman from Longhu Mountain that you want?"

"good."

Qingshui nodded slightly at Zhang Zhiwei.

The Tianshi Mansion on Mount Longhu, the Shangqing Sect on Mount Mao, and the Lingbao Sect on Mount Gezhao are known as the Three Sects of Talismans, and all are major Taoist sects that are proficient in talismans.

The most famous one is of course the Shangqing Lu of Maoshan, but the Zhengyi Lu of Longhushan is not much inferior.

If one wants to inherit the talisman technique of Longhu Mountain Zhengyi Lu without becoming a disciple, one must obtain the approval of the Heavenly Master.

"Okay, now that we're done, come with me."

Zhang Zhiwei agreed.

In the evening, after dinner.

Qingshui followed Zhang Zhiwei into the Tianshi Temple of Longhu Mountain.

Yue Qian was guarding outside the door, where Zhang Chulan was also waiting.

The hall is quite spacious, with five statues enshrined. The one sitting in the middle with a sword in hand is the statue of Zhang Daoling, the founder of Mount Longhu. The two smaller statues of Zuo and You Shichen Zhenren in front of him are Zhang Daoling's two disciples, Wang Chang and Zhao Sheng.

The remaining two statues are of the 30th generation Heavenly Master Zhang Jixian and the 43rd generation Heavenly Master Zhang Yuchu, who are the most famous among the Heavenly Masters of Longhu Mountain.

"The Longhu Mountain Talisman Method has a long history. It flourished during the Han Dynasty and formed a complete system at the turn of the Song Dynasty. It has gone through thousands of years and contains the hard work of the disciples of the Tianshi Mansion of all generations. If you want to learn it, you need to offer incense to several ancestors."

Zhang Zhiwei was wearing a simple white robe and facing the clear water.

"It should."

Qingshui took the incense, lit it, and then bowed in front of several statues.

Zhang Zhiwei then took a box from the table and placed it in front of Qingshui.

"You are not from my sect, so you don't need to be ordained. I won't give you a gold medal or anything like that. But there are some things that I still need to explain to you first. Tell me first, have you ever had any contact with talismans before?"

"Hmm...does it count if you've seen Lam Ching-ying's movies?"

After Qingshui said this, Zhang Zhiwei understood.

There is absolutely no understanding at all.

"Talismans have grades, which is also closely related to the talismans granted by Taoist priests. The one in your hand is my Zhengyi's "Taishang Sanwu Dugong Jinglu". Only by being granted this talisman can you enter the heavenly court and receive a sixth or seventh grade official title. The Dugong talisman in your hand, in addition to the petition, general edict, cloud horse, Dugong petition, recommendation letter and other items, also has sixty-four talismans, but the highest is only sixth to seventh grade. It's not that I don't want to give you talismans above the fifth grade, but talismans above the fifth grade are dangerous for you."

"Is there any danger in drawing talismans?"

Qingshui asked Zhang Zhiwei.

"Otherwise, why do all the major sects regard those high-level talismans as treasures? If you don't have enough merit and cultivation, you will only suffer backlash if you rashly use high-level talismans. Therefore, when Taoists perform rituals, they often need to open an altar to perform rituals, find precious talisman paper and talisman pens, recite scriptures, and pray for pens, ink, and paper. After drawing, they have to bless and consecrate them. In order to preserve or enhance the power, they have to be placed in the ancestral hall for disciples to worship at all times. It's very troublesome."

Zhang Zhiwei curled his lips in disdain.

Old Zhang has no need for talismans, a slap in the face is more effective.

"I see. Then, old Heavenly Master, if I can learn the sixth-grade talisman, can I come to Longhu Mountain to obtain a higher-grade talisman?"

Qingshui put away the box and asked Zhang Zhiwei.

"I can give you the 'Taishang Zhengyi Mengwei Jinglu'. The Wulei Lu of the third rank and above can only be granted by the high-ranking masters of our Tianshi Mansion. The Shangqing Lu of the first rank can only be granted by the Tianshi of all generations, because it is included in the Tianshi Degree, and it is a talisman with special functions, not for combat."

"That's it."

It’s a pity for Qingshui.

"but……"

Zhang Zhiwei suddenly changed his tone.

"If you can agree to one of my conditions, I can leave you the Heavenly Master's pardon order. As long as you go to Mount Longhu and leave a talisman of the corresponding grade at the Heavenly Master's Mansion, I can grant you the talisman of the next talisman, up to the second-grade Three Caves and Five Thunders talisman."

"Then your conditions are..."

"I am already over a hundred years old, and I don't have many years left to live. After I die, as long as you are alive, if Longhu Mountain is in trouble, I hope you can help once."

There seemed to be a hint of entrusting an orphan to someone's care in Zhang Zhiwei's tone.

On the one hand, he was indeed very old and would not live for many years; on the other hand, he had already decided to pass on the Heavenly Master Degree to Zhang Chulan.

Qingshui also noticed this, but didn't say much.

This was the private affair of the Tianshi Mansion in Longhu Mountain. It was not convenient for him, an outsider, to interfere. Not to mention that Zhang Chulan was a shrewd boy. After more than ten years of social experience, he was so cunning that he didn't look like a 19-year-old college student at all. He must have seen a lot of things.

"Old Heavenly Master, I agree to this matter."

"Well, then you go out and call Chu Lan in."

"Okay, by the way, old Heavenly Master, I wonder if there are any experts in Longhu Mountain who are good at talismans and I can ask for advice?"

"My eldest disciple Qian He and the sixth disciple Yu Nan, one was awarded the second grade and the other the third grade, they are both pretty good at talismans, but the most powerful one should be my junior fellow apprentice Jin Zhong, he has missing legs and has never left Longhu Mountain for decades. In addition to static exercises, he has also been drawing talismans for so many years, in order to leave something for the younger generation. Compared with the eldest and sixth disciples, Jin Zhong has more free time, you can talk to him, he will teach you."

"In that case, I would like to thank the old master."

Qingshui bowed to Zhang Zhiwei in the Taoist style that he had just learned, then opened the door and walked out.

Qing Shui looked at the sky which already had a few stars in it and said:

"Chu Lan, the old Taoist priest wants you to come in. Brother Yue, let's take a break first, then bring some midnight snacks and visit Mr. Tian."

It is estimated that Quan Xing will attack the mountain in a while.

"Professor Zhuo."

Looking at Zhang Chulan who walked into the Heavenly Master Hall, Yue Qian said:

"I don't recommend you go out tonight. I just received news that many surveillance cameras in Guixi City have found traces of Quan Xing's people. Nadutong has temporarily transferred a group of extraordinary people from its branches in North China and East China. The Lu family's retainers are also on high alert. I guess something is going to happen tonight."

"It doesn't matter. When there's movement, we'll go find Mr. Tian and make Longhushan owe me a big favor."

Qingshui, with his hands behind his back, walked from the Tianshi Hall to the upper room with Yue Qian. Looking at the hundreds-year-old plaque "Jiaoyan Zongchuan" hanging on the statue in the middle hall, he spoke.

"Then you can't leave my sight."

Yue Qian replied.

With the magical sunglasses given by Qingshui, the upper limit of Yue Qian's ability to exert strength has increased by half a level.

He was confident that even if he could not defeat Ding Shimaan, one of the two strongest heroes in the whole world, he would be able to retreat safely with Qingshui.

Not to mention that Qingshui's magic puppet is actually more powerful than he is.

He just needs to make sure Qingshui won't be ambushed. Then unless the old Taoist priest, the top expert in the alien world, attacks them, or a large group of experts besiege them, there won't be any problem.

(End of this chapter)