Chapter 189 188 The Old Unlucky Guy

Chapter 189 The Old Unlucky Guy

Hearing Lei Jun's question, Zhang Yuan looked at a loss.

He recalled carefully for a while: "I went out to the mountains with my fellow disciples to practice before, but I didn't remember anything special happening. When I returned to the foot of the mountain, I vaguely felt something was wrong.

At that time, I considered going back to the Deacon Hall to make a handover, and then asking my master for help. Unexpectedly, after arriving at the Deacon Hall, my head became even more dizzy, and I don't know what happened later..."

Lei Jun: "Don't panic, it's okay."

His temperament and demeanor are not as warm as his master Yuan Mobai, who makes people feel like spring breeze.

But his calm and calm attitude naturally calmed Zhang Yuan down and relieved his mind.

"I remember that the errand you took in the Deacon Hall before was to go to Fanmo Mountain?" Lei Jun asked.

Zhang Yuan reported: "Yes, we took the task of the other mansion of Fanmo Mountain. We went back and forth to deliver a batch of high-quality talisman paper and talisman ink to the other mansion, and then took some products from Fanmo Mountain back to the mountain gate ancestral temple. Nothing special happened on the way."

Lei Jun: "We didn't go to other places or contact anyone along the way?"

Zhang Yuan shook his head repeatedly.

Lei Jun pondered.

If he hadn't worked in the Deacon Hall, he wouldn't have been able to contact Zhang Yuan in the first place.

Zhang Yuan went back to the Deacon Hall to hand over, so the first senior official in the mansion he contacted was the on-duty elder of the Deacon Hall.

He was attached to the shadow before, and the situation was not good. The elders of the Tianshi Mansion who encountered this matter would deal with it in the first place.

If I can't solve it myself, I will report it to the elders of high merit.

Whether Lin Shan or Ke Sicheng is the on-duty elder of the Deacon Hall, if they report for help, they will most likely give priority to their respective masters, that is, Shangguan Ning and Yao Yuan.

No matter how they deal with it in the end, Lei Jun was not there, so he naturally missed it.

And now Lei Jun is the elder on duty in the Deacon Hall, so he can handle this matter on his own.

"Elder Lei, I..." Zhang Yuan was uneasy and looked down at his chest.

Lei Jun: "It's the spell of the Nanhuang Wumen Curse Blessing, which is what some people call black magic."

He comforted Zhang Yuan: "Don't worry, I have exorcised the other party's spell. You just need to go back and concentrate on meditation and rest for a few days."

Zhang Yuan was relieved when he heard it.

Lei Jun also ordered: "Just in case, call in the few people who went to Fanmo Mountain with you, and I will check them one or two."

"Yes!" Zhang Yuan responded and hurried out to call people.

When everyone arrived, Lei Jun checked carefully and found nothing more.

Everyone was relieved.

Lei Jun told Zhang Yuan and the others to disperse, and he made relevant records.

Many people knew that Zhang Yuan was unwell before, so Lei Jun did not intend to keep it a secret.

However, as the first-hand person in charge, he naturally recorded it in the public records according to the Nanhuang Wumen spell.

Then, he talked to his master Yuan Mobai about the relevant facts.

Yuan Mobai had long known about the matter of the Heavenly Book and even the Seven Stars in the book.

Hearing that there was a new change at the moment, the purple-clothed young man was thoughtful:

"For public statements, just follow the witchcraft of the Wumen spell, but ask Fanmoshan Biefu to see if there are people with the same symptoms.

Then follow the path that Zhang and his nephew took to Fanmoshan and back, and investigate."

Lei Jun: "That's what I mean."

Fanmoshan sent a message back, saying that there was nothing unusual.

But after hearing about Zhang Yuan's experience, everyone in Biefu also started an inspection to guard against the strange and unpredictable people in the Nanhuang Wumen who were difficult to distinguish between enemies and friends.

However, no more discoveries were made on Fanmoshan.

Later, Lei Jun went down the mountain secretly without disturbing others.

He had already asked about Zhang Yuan and others' round-trip route.

After walking for a while, Lei Jun did not find other shadows.

The Heavenly Book in the Zhenyi Altar Cave Heaven also did not react.

There was a place along the way where he found a place where the earth veins were twisted. The earth shook and a rift appeared, but the scale was not as large as the Qiluo Valley where Lei Jun got the Heavenly Book.

He roughly checked and found that there was originally earth vein spiritual energy flowing at the bottom of the valley, but as the earth veins changed and twisted, the energy here had gradually dispersed and changed to other directions.

Lei Jun guessed that the shadow moved with the earth vein spiritual energy.

But because the earth veins here were twisted and changed, the spiritual energy was exhausted, and the shadow was also left nearby.

When Zhang Yuan and others passed by, the shadow accidentally attached to Zhang Yuan.

However, there was a problem.

With Zhang Yuan's cultivation level of the next three days, being attached by this shadow should make him feel uncomfortable soon, and his soul and thoughts and physical blood will be confused.

Lei Jun left the valley and stood on the ground looking back at the direction of Longhu Mountain.

There is still some distance between this place and Longhu Mountain.

According to Zhang Yuan and others, everything was normal on the road.

Zhang Yuan felt uncomfortable only when he returned to the foot of the mountain, so he could not hold on to the Deacon Hall after going up the mountain, and the period was not long.

Lei Jun carefully checked the area around his own Longhu Mountain and found nothing extra.

The shadow was indeed most likely to attach to Zhang Yuan in this valley.

Excluding human factors, Lei Jun considered other possibilities, and the most likely ones should be two situations.

The first possibility is that the shadow was in a dormant state before, and was stimulated by Zhang Yuan's popularity, and then slowly revived, so after a period of time, it in turn affected Zhang Yuan.

But if that's the case, Zhang Yuan just happened to have an attack when he returned to the foot of the mountain, and the timing was too coincidental.

"That's the second situation." Lei Jun raised his eyebrows: "The two were originally at peace with each other, but after Zhang Yuan approached Longhu Mountain, some kind of existence in the Longhu Mountain area stimulated the shadow..."

Zhang Yuan's relationship with the shadow is like an animal that carries grass seeds and helps plants spread.

As for what inspired the shadow... Lei Jun held his forehead and sighed softly.

It seems, maybe, seems, probably, maybe he is Elder Lei.

In other words, it is the page of his heavenly book.

Isn't it because Zhang Yuan turned into an old unlucky man?

Sin, sin.

Lei Jun shook his head slightly and looked down at Digu again.

The direction of the earth's spiritual energy is unpredictable, and the place has undergone drastic changes, making it even harder to distinguish.

Lei Jun's cultivation level has been getting higher and higher in recent years, and he roughly estimates that the shadow is more likely to originate from the southeast.

"It's a place with vast territory, sparsely populated areas, and steep mountains and rivers." Lei Jun looked there specifically.

After traveling a long way and finding no other valuable discoveries, he finally stopped and returned to the mountain.

Before sunrise, Lei Jun returned to his mountain gate.

According to the public explanation, Zhang Yuan's previous fainting was caused by a witchcraft spell.

However, the rain has passed and the sky has cleared up now, and no trace of the people in the Samsara Abyss of the Wumen Curse and Zhu Lineage Holy Land has been found, so the relevant discussions have gradually faded away.

Only Zhang Yuan himself was secretly unlucky.

Fortunately, Elder Lei took care of him and personally gave him some healing and calming elixirs, which comforted Zhang Yuan.

Lei Jun, like everyone else, stopped paying attention to this matter.

When there was nothing else at hand, he began to study the shadow seriously.

The shadow and the heavenly book are closely dependent on each other, as if they are mutually reinforcing and opposing existences.

It's just that Lei Jun's Book of Heaven, Page Three, originally explained the way of the change of Yin and Yang in Liangyi. Now this shadow is opposite to it. After Lei Jun carefully figured it out, he felt that the two sides were originally from the same source.

There is no evil in the shadow, it is more like another explanation and embodiment of the principles of the heavenly book.

If the Book of Heaven explains the wonderful changes of creation, then this shadow seems to explain some negative changes and influences during the operation of creation.

The so-called negative exists objectively compared to the positive. It may not be helpful to everything in the world at first glance, but if you look at it more calmly, it is also part of the wonderful truth of heaven and earth.

Lei Jun calmed down and relied on the Book of Heaven to slowly figure out and refine this shadow.

The shadow is somewhere between reality and reality. It was virtual before, but now it has turned into reality under the control of Lei Jun.

Lei Jun spread out his palm, and a piece of black appeared from it.

The shadow broke away from the Zhenyi Altar Cave in his soul, but was still under his control.

"Right now, it looks more like a spiritual object, but its function..." Lei Jun raised his eyebrows: "Making things tend to be disordered and chaotic is not beneficial to you, but on the contrary, it can be used to eliminate the power of others. "

Wait a mininute……

It doesn’t seem like it’s completely useless to me?

Lei Jun had some inspiration in his heart and planned to study it carefully.

However, there is no rush.

Just take your time and work slowly on weekdays.

Currently, Lei Jun's focus on cultivation is still on improving his own cultivation and building a fifth Taoist palace.

As for the duties within the sect, the New Year is approaching and the new transmission ceremony is about to be held.

This transmission, which had been postponed for a year because of the overwhelming waste after the war and the ceremony for the new Celestial Master to take over, is finally here.

Generally speaking, the transmission ceremony is presided over by high-gong elders.

However, the situation this year is special. The new Heavenly Master has just ascended the throne.

As usual, this year's ceremony will be hosted by Tang Xiaotang himself.

As the elder on duty at the Deacon Hall, Lei Jun had to handle many matters related to the ceremony.

In terms of time, it has been five years since the last burial ceremony.

When the six-year period expires on January 15 next year, it will be time for a new burial.

At that time, it will also be the first time that the new Celestial Master will confer burials since he ascended the throne.

Although the etiquette is complicated, Tang Tianshi is still very fresh and interested.

The only suspense is that I don’t know how long her interest will last...

Six months ago, the new Celestial Master ascended the throne. The ceremony was grand, guests gathered, and congratulations came from all directions.

This time, after a lapse of half a year, the standards for the guests were relatively low.

However, there were still heavyweight guests who had cultivated for the past three days.

"Lei Taoist Master, I have admired you for a long time."

The visitor looked like a young man in his twenties or thirties. He was dressed in casual clothes, but he still had a fighting spirit.

Under normal circumstances, Lei Jun is quite tall among the crowd, but the young man in front of him is as tall as him.

Compared with Lei Jun who is as tall and straight as a jade tree, his opponent is more powerful.

Shangguan Peng.

Of course, by secular standards, the leader of the new generation of the Shangguan clan is much older than he looks on the outside. But compared with his cultivation and lifespan, he is truly the proud son of the younger generation in the monastic world, a person in the seventh heaven realm. A master of martial arts, he joined the Shence Army of the Tang Dynasty when he was young, and is now an important general in the army.

The Shangguan clan has always been closely related to the Zhang family, the imperial family of the Tang Dynasty, and is the number one martial arts family in the Tang Dynasty.

During the previous demonic chaos in the Western Regions, the vitality of the Tang Dynasty imperial family was severely damaged. This was not only reflected in the death and injury of many royal masters including the late emperor Zhang Qilong, but also in the Shangguan clan's also suffered heavy losses.

Under such circumstances, although Shangguanpeng is of the younger generation, he began to shoulder important responsibilities early.

Not only within the Shangguan clan, but also within the Tang Dynasty court.

After quelling the Wu Wang Rebellion a year ago, Shangguan Peng was ordered by the emperor to rush to the Wuyue area in Jiangnan as soon as possible.

"General, you are too polite." Lei Jun greeted him, then smiled and told Shangguan Hong beside him: "Junior Brother Chonghong, you take General Shangguan into the mansion to rest first, and remember to notify Uncle Wu."

Shangguan Hong had not yet been ordained, and at this moment his expression was serious: "Yes, Elder Lei."

Then he stepped forward to greet his cousin Shangguan Peng.

Shangguan Hong was very serious. He first arranged a temporary resting place for Shangguan Peng on the mountain, and then informed his master Shangguan Ning.

Later, Shangguan Peng met Shangguan Ning and saluted first: "Aunt."

Shangguan Ning: "No need to be polite."

Shangguan Peng sat down, and Shangguan Hong left with Shangguan Ning's permission.

Although he and Shangguan Peng were brothers of the same generation, the age gap between them was huge, at least two generations in the secular world.

After Shangguan Ning and Shangguan Peng were the only aunt and nephew left in the room, Elder Shangguan asked, "Is the capital city all right?"

Shangguan Peng replied, "It's calm on the surface, but it's turbulent inside."

Elder Shangguan was not surprised and nodded slowly.

Shangguan Peng then asked, "Aunt, is there any information about the Heavenly Master Seal and Heavenly Master Robe in the Heavenly Master Mansion?"

"Not yet, but..."

Elder Shangguan frowned slightly as he spoke, "I intuitively think that there might be something wrong with the Heavenly Master Seal."

Shangguan Peng: "Oh?"

Elder Shangguan: "Seven years ago, after Senior Brother Qingfeng died, facing the attack of foreign enemies, the Heavenly Master Seal was briefly revealed by the spiritual treasure, but it eventually disappeared and lost its whereabouts again. Li Zhengxuan even accidentally lost the Heavenly Master Sword. Lost.

A year ago, our sect was in turmoil again. Because of the great battle on the mountain, the Heavenly Master Sword finally reappeared and returned to Longhu Mountain. However... in this battle a year ago, the Heavenly Master Seal did not reappear like the Heavenly Master Sword. "

Shangguan Peng pondered after hearing this: "Auntie means that the Heavenly Master Seal may have an owner, and is no longer drifting alone... Could it be someone on Longhu Mountain?"

Elder Shangguan shook his head: "There is no clue yet."

She looked at Shangguan Peng: "I have two questions for you."

Shangguan Peng felt the opposite side of the middle The young nun asked solemnly: "Aunt, please ask."

Elder Shangguan: "First, when the Heavenly Master Seal last appeared in the world seven years ago, the owner of Suzhou Yuezhai also appeared near Longhu Mountain and tried to subdue the Heavenly Master Seal. In the end, it seemed that everyone failed, but is it really so?"

Shangguan Peng: "Based on the information my nephew knows, Chu Sheren did not get the Heavenly Master Seal, but I dare not make a rash judgment on the truth inside."

Elder Shangguan nodded, and then asked: "The second thing is about the mysterious person who attacked Senior Brother Qingfeng and Senior Sister Hongyu?"

Shangguan Peng: "No more information, but it should not be..."

He looked up, and before he finished speaking, Elder Shangguan had already got the answer he wanted: "Is that so."

Shangguan Peng: "Aunt, are the people who plotted against the previous Heavenly Master seven years ago and the person who appeared again a year ago the same person?"

Elder Shangguan: "Based on the common opinion of me, Junior Brother Yao, and Junior Brother Yuan, it should be the same person without a doubt."

Shangguan Peng nodded silently

Elder Shangguan changed the subject: "I heard that you also went to the southwest to meet the owner of Yuezhai?"

"Yes." Shangguan Peng replied: "The chaos in the southwest has been largely quelled, but the root cause has not been eliminated, and there is a fear of resurgence."

Elder Shangguan: "So, it is indeed the remnants of the previous dynasty?"

Shangguan Peng: "This time, it should be the remnants of the previous dynasty. Various signs show that in recent years, they have been recuperating in the Southern Wilderness and gradually gained some momentum, but they are still acting in secret. We need to investigate further."

Elder Shangguan: "The Southern Wilderness, the blood and chaos there make it difficult for ordinary people to gain a foothold, but it may indeed give a few people a chance to survive!"

She turned He looked up at Shangguan Peng: "But, are there any Confucian scholars secretly helping behind this?"

Shangguan Peng: "It's possible!"

…………

On the other side, in Yuan Mobai's mansion, Lei Jun sat opposite his master Yuan Mobai, and the topic was also about the current situation of the Tang Dynasty:

"The territory of the Tang Dynasty seems to be temporarily calm, but both the imperial family of the Tang court and the famous families are working hard in secret."

"Yes." Yuan Mobai's smile was still gentle: "There are some things that we need to be mentally prepared for."

Lei Jun: "Master, what do you mean?"

Yuan Mobai: "The latest news is that the current emperor intends to open a new school outside the Imperial College."

Lei Jun's eyes flashed when he heard this.

The Imperial College is the highest institution of learning in the Tang Dynasty. Its function is not only to manage the world's academic affairs, but also the highest official Confucian education institution in the Tang Dynasty.

In particular, as a central official school, it is an educational institution for the preparation of officials in the Tang Dynasty.

There are six schools in it, namely the Imperial College, the Imperial College, the Four-door School, the Law School, the Book School, and the Mathematics School.

It is worth mentioning that the Imperial College only recruited children of officials above the third rank, the Imperial College recruited children of officials above the fifth rank, and the Four-door College recruited children of officials above the seventh rank.

The Law, Calligraphy, and Mathematics are for children of officials of lower ranks and common people.

Okay, now it's time for questions:

Only children of officials above the third and fifth ranks can enter the best Imperial College and Imperial College, so what kind of people are the fathers and grandfathers of these officials?

Then, to what extent can they be connected with the five surnames and seven names, which are famous families that have passed down the classics for generations?

There is a saying among the people that the emperor and the aristocratic families share the world, which is reflected in all aspects.

"So, Her Majesty is going to open a new school outside the Imperial College." Lei Jun guessed easily: "The foundation of the relevant classics comes from the Longwai Xiao Clan?"

In this way, it is indeed not that the Queen favors the aristocratic families, but that she has dug into the corners of the Five Surnames and Seven Families, and she can already see the foundation with a hoe.

The Longwai Xiao Clan has completely handed itself over.

Lei Jun has begun to guess the reactions of the other major families.

The Longwai Xiao Clan was not completely exterminated by the demon chaos, but now they have to be careful of the threats of the same human race and even the same Confucian heritage.

"Your Majesty, the move is bigger than expected."

Yuan Mobai said slowly: "The newly opened school is not only about Confucian heritage, Her Majesty intends to summon the descendants of the Buddhist and Taoist holy places, and even scholars from all over the world, to participate in this grand event."

Lei Jun heard this and his expression became strange.

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