Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

With Gu Zhao's order, the old Taoists in Wanlingjiangbei and the mountains of Nanjiang changed their ways and began to actively inquire about the rarely seen masters and sect leaders.

Xiazhou, Chaoxia Mansion.

This place has already passed the Yuanjiang River, one of the three major rivers in the Central Plains. It is located on the north bank of the Yuanjiang River. If it were not adjacent to the Xuwang Kingdom, the strongest of the many divine kingdoms in the west, its prosperity would probably not be inferior to that of the Central Plains.

Even so, Chaoxia Prefecture in Xiazhou was one of the most prosperous prefectures in the Central Plains.

However, in the past year or two, a large number of people in the countryside of Xiazhou have been harmed. The official explanation is that experts from the Xuwang Kingdom have entered the country to practice magic, which has made the atmosphere at the border tense, but this has not slowed down the trend of people being harmed.

But just a few months ago, this situation suddenly slowed down.

“There must be demonic cultivators in Xiazhou.”

“Xiazhou is located in the Central Plains and is on the front line against the Xuwang Divine Cult. Most of the experts and ghosts in the state are benevolent, and most of the monsters are spirit lords. Logically speaking, they should not be tempted by the Demon Ancestor.”

"But wouldn't that make things simpler for us?"

"As long as they are people with a murderous aura, we don't need to judge whether they are inherently evil or have become too deeply possessed by demons."

Daoist Shenhao, his white eyebrows fluttering, gazed at the palaces and towers in the distance that seemed to float in the clouds. “Shenxiao Mountain does indeed share the same name as the lineage of our Shenxiao Sect.”

Master Mingyu chuckled and said, "If this Divine Firmament Saint Lord has fallen into demonic possession, we'll call over Old Daoist Chongxuan and have him clean up the mess."

Aside from Gu Zhao, Daoist Chongxuan is the strongest person from the Daoist Shenxiao Sect in this other world.

Master Shenhao glanced at Master Mingyu and said, "Back when the Shenxiao Sect declined, almost all of its members were incorporated into the Celestial Master's Mansion."

The most original and fundamental method of the Celestial Master's Mansion is the "Taishang Zhengyi Fawen Jing". Its core magic is to summon the gods. The famous thunder magic in later generations is actually a fusion of the Shenxiao School's tradition.

So, broadly speaking, Shenxiao Mountain and Shenxiao Holy Lord also coincide with the Celestial Master's Mansion.

Master Mingyu smiled slightly, and a gold-embossed invitation card flew into the clouds and landed in the hands of a disciple who was receiving guests halfway up the mountain in the mist. "Da Luo Palace Shen Hao and Mingyu request an audience with the Divine Firmament Saint Lord."

A moment later, a golden light stretched down from the mountaintop, all the way to the foot of the mountain, and stopped at the feet of Daoist Mingyu and Daoist Shenhao.

"Please come in, gentlemen!" A polite voice rang in their ears.

The two old Taoists exchanged a glance and stepped onto the golden light together.

The next moment, the golden light shrank, seemingly slow but actually fast, and soon carried the two of them up the mountain, through the clouds and mist halfway up the mountain, and arrived at the divine kingdom in the clouds.

Shenxiao Temple!

From a distance, the buildings on Shenxiao Mountain shone with golden light under the sun, appearing like a fairyland to ordinary people through the layers of clouds.

Now that they were closer, Daoist Mingyu and Daoist Shenhao realized that the Divine Firmament Temple was indeed cast in gold and white jade, exquisitely carved, luxurious and complex.

Meanwhile, shadowy figures roamed the palace, with ghosts and spirits walking among them, and monsters living in the mountains, creating a magnificent scene of human life.

"Greetings, two sorcerers!" Two women appeared before the two men, their demonic power pure and their clothes pleated with flowers.

Master Shenhao raised an eyebrow. "The Temple of Ghosts and Gods is actually where the Spirit Lord is welcoming guests. How strange!"

"Our Holy Lord has the well-being of all living beings at heart. Not to mention the Spirit Lord, there are many sorcerers in the palace. However, their lineage of sorcerers is not as good as that of the Great Luo Palace, which is truly a pity," the woman in yellow on the left said with a smile. "Our Holy Lord has long heard of the Great Luo Palace's reputation. He has done good deeds and helped the weak in Jiangnan and greatly admires your palace. It's just that we are too far apart and have no chance to pay him a visit," the woman in white on the right said with a smile.

"Please come in, gentlemen." The two women stepped aside in unison, inviting the two to enter.

Master Mingyu and Master Shenhao nodded their thanks and stepped inside.

They weren't surprised, because Shenxiao Mountain did indeed have a very good reputation in Xiazhou, somewhat similar to Bailing Mountain's reputation in Jiangzhou. Although the Holy Lord of Shenxiao was a ghost or god, he had recruited many demons and sorcerers.

Moreover, they treated the people under their rule extremely well, distributing porridge down the mountain during famine years, and frequently sending people down to treat the sick and save lives.

Of course, compared to the Daluo Palace directly punishing corrupt officials, the rich and unkind, and even directly dealing with bandits and harmful demons, it is still far inferior.

Theoretically speaking, the Divine Firmament Saint Lord would not fall into demonic possession. However, since he is a well-known expert in Xiazhou, it would be good to meet him and make friends.

After all, many disciples of the Daluo Palace have already established themselves in Jiangbei. One of the disciples of Daoist Mingyu has followed in his footsteps and established a Wenshi Temple in Xiazhou.

Upon entering the main hall of Shenxiao, a middle-aged man with a peaceful expression was waiting inside. "Wen Youhe greets the two Daoist masters."

The old Taoist priests of the Daluo Palace had been traveling in Jiangbei for a long time and had killed the Devouring Moon Sect Leader and the Heavenly Star Dharma King. The news had already reached the ears of those who were interested. This middle-aged man naturally knew that the mages in the Daluo Palace called themselves Taoist priests.

"Mr. Wen is a disciple of the Holy Lord, and is specifically responsible for receiving distinguished guests," the woman in yellow introduced.

"Greetings, Mr. Wen." Daoist Mingyu and Daoist Shenhao bowed respectfully.

Wen Youhe possessed the body of a ghost, his ghostly form serene and ethereal, his yin energy light and translucent, carrying a trace of spiritual energy, without a trace of malevolent aura.

“My master is currently in seclusion in the back mountain and does not receive guests. Please forgive me.” Wen Youhe apologized first. “But before my master went into seclusion, he praised the Daluo Palace for receiving the teachings from the spirits of the upper realm, which opened up a great path to heaven for the Dharma Master. This is a great thing, and I greatly admire your Palace Master.”

“Mount Shenxiao is located in the western border region, and the name of the Holy Lord Shenxiao is known throughout the world. It is an honor for us to climb the mountain and pay our respects today,” said Daoist Mingyu, cupping his hands in greeting.

“Since the Holy Lord is in seclusion, we naturally do not wish to disturb him. However, we still hope to travel to the place where the Holy Lord is in seclusion to pay our respects from afar, so as to fulfill our deepest admiration,” said Daoist Shenhao, bowing deeply.

Wen Youhe and the other two women were very pleased to see that Daoist Mingyu and Daoist Shenhao were so polite.

“Both of you Taoist priests are exceptionally elegant. I will show you around the mountain.”

Wen Youhe first had the two women serve tea to Daoist Mingyu and Daoist Shenhao. After chatting for a while in the hall, he then led the two on a tour of this famous mountain in Xiazhou.

The sacred Shenxiao Mountain soars into the clouds, with palaces stretching endlessly within its slopes. It was built by the Holy Lord of Shenxiao over several hundred years. The mountain is rich in spiritual energy and is home to rare flowers, exotic plants, and precious birds and beasts.

On Shenxiao Mountain, there were also dozens of demons in human form and ghosts in spirit form, roaming freely and enjoying themselves.

As Daoist Mingyu and Daoist Shenhao toured the mountain, they felt as if they were visiting Bailing Mountain or returning to Cuiluo Mountain. The feeling that Shenxiao Sacred Mountain gave them was even better than that of the several forces they had visited before.

A moment later, Wen Youhe led the two to a cliff in the back of Shenxiao Mountain, pointing to a mountain peak that was faintly visible behind a cloud of mist in front of the cliff.

"My master is in seclusion in the back mountain."

Daoist Mingyu and Daoist Shenhao stepped forward, about to offer their respects with clasped hands, when a tremor ran through their minds, and they sensed an endless aura of malevolent energy. (End of Chapter)