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Chapter 49 Taoism and the Imperial Dynasty

Which Taoist sect would offend such a young martial arts master who is on track to reach the True Person realm?

Yes, they went up Qingshan!

At this moment, if there were a crack in the ground, he would definitely be willing to crawl into it and never see anyone again.

But damn it, I have to come.

At this point, the situation had changed drastically. The Ming King was a martial arts master, a potential True Person Realm cultivator. From this moment on, Shangqing Mountain would no longer dare to underestimate the royal family.

In fact, even after suffering such a great humiliation, Chongxuan had no choice but to make a statement that this incident had absolutely nothing to do with Shangqing Mountain. Moreover, he had to come again and, in an even more humble manner, show his submission to the dynasty.

The mere existence of a wise king who achieved the status of a grandmaster has already changed so many things.

In today's world, the Chinese dynasty and Taoism complement each other.

The Taoist sect submitted to the imperial court in order to obtain resources for development.

The dynasty, on the other hand, devoted itself to cultivating the Taoist sect, regarding it as a high-end military force to deter foreign enemies.

Therefore, the relationship between the two sides was originally one of the imperial court as the master and the Taoist sect as the servant, and there was no conflict between them.

However, it is not appropriate to call them soldiers. Historically, the Pope has had an inherent advantage. They have a large number of believers and usually do not participate in politics or cause chaos in the country.

Therefore, the dynasty usually treats them with respect, and frankly speaking, the dynasty has never been afraid of them causing chaos in the country.

Even if they were more powerful than ordinary people, how could they possibly defeat an army of thousands? Moreover, the Taoist sect values ​​talent, and those with exceptional abilities make up a very small percentage of the population, so they cannot cause chaos in the country.

It is precisely for this reason that the dynasty has never stopped its development. Moreover, since the Taoist sects are flourishing throughout the world and other countries have such people, we cannot allow our country to stop developing and let other countries send these experts to cause trouble.

Therefore, they were strongly supported, and during peacetime, they were ordered to cultivate their character and study auxiliary methods such as medicine and longevity. They did indeed make a significant contribution to the country. Besides, which emperor would not have an expectation in his heart? Who knows, one day the foundation for immortality might be found.

In times of war, they can be used in extraordinary circumstances, either for protection or to guard the borders.

Of course, in chaotic times, they will inevitably become troublemakers, but this is unavoidable. After all, if it really comes to that, it means that the country is truly in trouble, and it is not just that the Taoist sect is disrespectful.

Even if you maintain an army, it might rebel in times of chaos. But you can't stop maintaining an army just because it might rebel, can you?

To put it bluntly, these gatekeepers are simply more opportunistic than soldiers. However, they also have their advantages compared to soldiers. Generally speaking, they won't have any thoughts of independence, since even if they did, they wouldn't be able to do it.

Therefore, the Taoist school has always existed, and there is a reason for it.

Although they were flirting with various factions in the chaotic world and were not loyal, they only wanted to ensure that no matter who ruled the country in the future, they could live in peace and tranquility.

It's even possible that they might help other forces to deal with the dynasty. But if things really come to that, the dynasty will be helpless. After all, in times of chaos, the Taoist sect has a greater influence and has always been the object of courtship by various parties.

Besides their enormous influence among the people, they were also the best ally in war in terms of military strength, wealth, and other aspects.

If the imperial court wanted to take a hard line against them, it would be pushing them into the hands of the enemy. It is precisely because of this that Shangqingshan was able to challenge the imperial family.

The reason why the royal family dared not act rashly was clearly not because they were afraid of Shangqing Mountain and could not destroy him.

Rather, it was because there was Master Mei at Shangqing Mountain, a figure who was practically the leader of the Taoist sect and had a great influence throughout the entire Taoist community.

It's not a big deal to mess with Shangqing Mountain, but the dynasty is afraid that the entire Taoist community will feel insecure and become disaffected, and will instead secretly support rebels to overthrow the dynasty.

In these chaotic times, every bargaining chip is precious. Emperor Dingwu, with his strategic mind, naturally could not engage in such a disadvantageous deal, which is why he hesitated.

But now, suddenly, the Ming King has transformed into a sixteen-year-old grandmaster, a rare genius who is a potential future true master.

That would be a very different situation; at least the dynasty would no longer be as passive as before.

Because the various sects are not peaceful either. There is a saying: wherever there are people, there is a martial arts world.

Within the present dynasty, there are a total of five great immortals and three famous mountains!

The Realm of True Persons is comprised of one from the current dynasty, one from the imperial family, and the remaining three belong to the three famous Daoist mountains of Shangqing, Yuqing, and Taiqing.

The three major Taoist sects, Shangqing, Yuqing, and Taiqing, are located in the southeast, west, and south directions, respectively. They are the leaders of the Taoist sects, enjoy the highest honor, and are respected by all Taoist sects.

Similarly, because they were powerful, the dynasty valued them and gave them the best resources. Naturally, they became stronger and stronger, always occupying the top position.

Other Taoist sects, lacking a True Person to oversee them, had to settle for a lower position. But human desires are insatiable, and which sect was truly willing to be relegated to a lower position?

Who doesn't want a prestigious family background? But if you want to be powerful, you need to have the resources to be powerful. Without a True Person Realm expert in charge, what can you do with empty words?

Therefore, in order to develop, whenever a person with exceptional talent is discovered in a particular place, it causes a sensation throughout the world. All sects compete fiercely for such a disciple.

This time, Shangqing Mountain went to great lengths for Lin Suyin, which is actually for the same reason. They also want to develop, and when they encounter someone with good aptitude, they are willing to go to great lengths, even sacrificing nine Guiyuan Pills.

This is because a Grandmaster is absolutely worth nine Returning Origin Pills, and if there is even a chance of becoming a True Person, then that can guarantee the sect's prestige for decades...

However, it is clear that nowadays, the wise king of the dynasty has become a genius of unparalleled talent throughout the ages.

Leaving aside the three major sects of Shangqing, Yuqing and Taiqing, which are guarded by True Persons, which of the major and minor Taoist sects in the world would not be tempted?

Which sect wouldn't want the Ming King to join their ranks, achieve the status of a True Person, and lead the Daoist sect to dominate the world?

Although there is only one Mingwang, and he can only eventually join one of them, people's hearts never die. Who wouldn't want that one family to be their own?

It should be understood that while the world changes, the Taoist path remains constant.

The Taoist school may change, but the true person remains the same!

Therefore, now that the Ming King is the most capable being to achieve true enlightenment in the world, how could they give up on him?

In this way, they will inevitably get closer to the royal family. If the royal family really wants to take action against Shangqing Mountain under such circumstances, Shangqing Mountain may not be able to coordinate the power of the entire Taoist sect to counterbalance the royal family.

Of course, these are all possibilities, but Shangqingshan cannot afford to take the risk of just these possibilities.

Therefore, Chongxuan had no choice but to come. At this very moment, Mei Yunqing, the Taoist Master of Shangqing Mountain, had already set off for Shangqing Mountain before receiving the news.

Upon receiving the news, Chongxuan immediately issued an urgent notice, ordering him to hurry and bring Lin Suyin back to Shangqing Mountain without delay.

The reason is quite simple: Lin Suyin's identity has suddenly changed with the rise of the Ming King.

Her status as the Princess Consort of Ming instantly became noble, for the sake of long-term consideration.

Who knows, one day, even if that Ming King truly becomes a True Person, and he is officially recognized, he can't possibly deny the Ming King's consort who worships Heaven and Earth.

Don't underestimate this title. The title of husband and wife is known to be very important. Shangqing Mountain is the sect of the Ming King's wife, so it is also the sect of the Ming King. Even if the Ming King becomes the supreme emperor in the future, he will still have to acknowledge this.

The Ming King then became associated with Shangqing Mountain. Whether it was Yuqing Mountain or Taiqing Mountain, even if one of them eventually won the Ming King, Shangqing Mountain would have an extra layer of protection. They didn't believe the Ming King would dare to betray his master and ancestors, thus incurring the wrath of the world!

"Of course, if we can persuade His Majesty to let Ming Wang also become a disciple of Shangqing Mountain..." Chongxuan slightly opened his eyes, still unable to help but make a wish in his heart.

However, while everyone was secretly plotting for the name "Ming Wang," no one knew what Emperor Dingwu was thinking at that moment.