I am against feudal superstition, so I light incense on my midnight rice!

Chapter 57: Longhu Mountain Discussion and Martial Arts Competition, serial tasks are triggered again!

Jiang Chen originally planned to renovate the Taoist temple, but he was short of funds. With the few million Jiang Chen had, he could only rebuild a small Taoist temple.

At most, it is slightly wider than the current Zhenyao Temple.

Unexpectedly, the Governor's Office directly applied for a construction quota of 50 million, which solved one of Jiang Chen's problems.

Jiang Chen couldn't help but sigh that even people who practice cultivation would be confused by money.

To build the Taoist temple, Jiang Chen only needs to provide the blueprints and feng shui layout, and the rest will be left to Longteng Construction Company.

"Master Jiang, how about you pick an auspicious day?" Gao Fushuai said flatteringly.
"We don't care about these things here. We can officially start construction tomorrow." Jiang Chen couldn't help laughing when he heard this. He was against feudal superstition and didn't care about auspicious dates.

"Yes, yes, yes." Gao Fushuai nodded repeatedly
When they start construction at the site, they have to invite a master to perform a ritual and then choose an auspicious day.

But when he thought of Jiang Chen's abilities, he felt relieved.

At this time, a figure appeared at the entrance of the Taoist temple, and his extraordinary temperament instantly attracted the attention of Jiang Chen and Wang Zheng.

This man was about forty or fifty years old, with a thin face but a strong determination, deep and bright eyes, neatly tied black hair, and a kind smile on his face, making him very easy to get along with.

He was dressed in a black Taoist robe, which was clean and tidy, but seemed a bit loose. There were purple flowing Taoist patterns on the cuffs. The corners of his robe swayed gently in the wind. His posture was as straight as a pine tree, and his steps were steady and confident.

His every gesture reveals his otherworldly temperament, and there seems to be a subtle aura of peace around him that makes people feel awe and respect.

"The contemporary Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain! Zhang Xuanling!" Wang Zheng felt as if he had seen this person somewhere before, and memories kept emerging in his mind.
Finally I remembered who this person was.

More than ten years ago, he had followed his master to visit Mount Longhu. On that occasion, he had personally seen Zhang Tianshi, the leading figure among the extraordinary people and the incumbent Tianshi who was only in his thirties.

He has been sitting in the position of Heavenly Master for more than ten years now, but his appearance has not changed much, and he always has a friendly smile on his face.

This temperament is low-key and easy-going, unlike Jiang Chen's sharp and fierce temperament.

The two seem to be two extremes, forming a sharp contrast.

Zhang Xuanling slowly looked at Jiang Chen in front of the ancestral hall. Their eyes were bright, pure golden light flashed, and an astonishing aura emanated from them invisibly.

Wang Zheng and others only felt that the air was a little thin, and there was a slight feeling of suffocation, as if something was pressing on their chest.

However, in an instant, Zhang Tianshi's golden light was suppressed, and the hundred-year golden light could not create any waves.

"Hmph!" Zhang Xuanling groaned, his chest felt blocked and he took two steps back. He stepped heavily on the ground, crushing the diamond into pieces.

"Hahaha! Master Jiang is indeed a true Heavenly Master. It's true that the waves behind push the waves ahead. I admit defeat!"

Zhang Xuanling laughed loudly and walked into the Taoist temple, coming to Jiang Chen and wanting to pay his respects.

The people on the side were dumbfounded.

This is the living Taoist Heavenly Master. Last year, in the Taoist group photos, he was the one wearing a noble purple robe and sitting in the middle.

Seeing Jiang Chen today, I actually had to bow respectfully.
"No! Senior, you are embarrassing me."

Jiang Chen quickly reached out and held Master Zhang's arms.

Zhang Xuanling's physical strength was also extremely powerful, but it was useless in front of Jiang Chen. Zhang Xuanling shook his head helplessly, looking Jiang Chen up and down carefully, as if he was looking at a rare treasure.

Being looked at like this by Zhang Xuanling always felt a little strange.

Jiang Chen was a little amused.

It was also the first time that Jiang Chen met a leading figure of Taoism, and he was a little curious.

Although Zhang Xuanling had just tested him, he could feel that Zhang Xuanling had no ill intentions. It was just that Zhang Xuanling's golden light caused Jiang Chen's golden light to become restless.

"True Dragon Wang Zheng, I pay my respects to Master Zhang!" Wang Zheng saluted respectfully with some excitement. The person in front of him was someone that even his master respected.

"Your breath is steady and long, your blood is strong and vigorous. That thunder didn't kill you. Your fate is just as your master said, as hard as rebar." Zhang Xuanling raised his eyebrows and teased Wang Zheng.
"Hehe, I've been lucky since I was a kid, but it's all thanks to the master who saved me." Wang Zhenghan smiled.
Wang Zheng, the True Dragon Taoist, is probably only as docile as a cat in front of Zhang Tianshi and Jiang Chen.

"I wonder why Master Zhang suddenly came to my Demon Suppression Temple?" Jiang Chen asked at this time.
"I don't dare to be called Tianshi. I'm older than you. Why don't you call me Uncle Zhang? I'll call you Tianshi Jiang and you call me Uncle. We can talk about our own affairs." Zhang Xuanling suddenly said with a smile, looking a little shameless and taking advantage of Jiang Chen.
"Uncle Zhang." The man in front of him was famous among the strangers, and his master praised him highly. He was worthy of Jiang Chen calling him uncle.

"Okay, okay! Actually, I came here this time to..." Zhang Xuanling glanced at the governor and others beside him, and the meaning in his eyes was very obvious.

Obviously, the next words cannot be heard by outsiders.

"Master Jiang, Master Zhang, we have official business to attend to, so we'll leave first." Minister Gao naturally understood.
After everyone left, the entire Demon-Suppressing Temple instantly became deserted.

"Actually, I came here this time to invite Master Jiang Tianshi to participate in this year's Taoist 'Longhu Mountain Discussion and Martial Arts Competition'. Of course, this discussion is just a competition among the younger generation."

"After the conference is over, the Tianshi Mansion will confer the title of Tianshi on you in front of all the extraordinary people."

"Master Jiang, I am not qualified to receive the Heavenly Master's ordination for you. Even my master is not qualified. So when the time comes, we will petition the Nine Heavens to ask the Grand Master to receive the ordination for you!"

"In the entire Daoist world, only our Longhu Mountain can successfully make a petition to the Nine Heavens and have the ancestor appear!"

At this point, Zhang Xuanling raised her head slightly with some pride.

"Receive the position of Heavenly Master?" Jiang Chen pondered.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for triggering a hidden quest. Participate in the Taoist Longshan Martial Arts Competition, held once every ten years. Complete the quest and receive a collection of advanced talismans.]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for triggering the chain of hidden quests, "Living Heavenly Master"! Successfully received the title of Heavenly Master from the Grand Master. Completing the quest rewards you with the complete Taoist formations!]

"Two more hidden missions, and the rewards are surprisingly generous."

The power of the intermediate talisman is already very strong, and the purple high-level talisman is even more powerful.

"Since Uncle Zhang has come all the way from Longhu Mountain to invite me personally, I will agree." Jiang Chen nodded slightly.

Seeing Jiang Chen agreed, Zhang Xuanling's smile grew even wider.

"Wang Zheng, by then the Heavenly Master's Mansion will also grant you the ordination certificate. You'll be a true Yellow Robe High Master. With your level of cultivation, you might be able to receive the ordination certificate of a Red Robe High Master in a few years!"

The red robe is second only to the purple robe of the Heavenly Master. It is a symbol of status and also a symbol of strength.

(End of this chapter)