"Go!"
The Junior Brother, who had forcefully mustered a breath of True Qi, stared coldly behind him.
Upon seeing this, Yun Youzi and the other Cultivator immediately felt their hearts skip a beat, still wanting to stay.
However, under the other party's repeated urging, they could only force themselves to turn and flee.
The Junior Brother beside him felt a slight sense of relief upon seeing this, and watching the constantly moving forest behind him, he stood proudly in place, awaiting the enemy.
After about half a cup of tea's time, the thing in the forest finally couldn't hold back and suddenly pounced out.
The pouncing thing directly transformed into an afterimage, rushing towards the Daoist.
However, the Daoist showed no fear upon seeing this. Holding a peach wood sword, he activated a spell and charged at the opponent. As the spell was activated, the peach wood sword was immediately coated with a layer of golden light.
In an instant, the mountain ravine glowed brightly, accompanied by roars and rumbling sounds.
It wasn't until half an incense stick later that the commotion in the mountain ravine finally subsided. Then, a dark figure emerged, clutching a head in its huge, furry claw.
The emerging figure looked around, confirmed its direction, then threw the head to the ground, crushed it with a foot, and strode away... Qiyun Temple.
Three days passed in a flash. On the day of the grand ceremony, He Xiuyuan emerged from his meditation chamber. The next moment, he heard celestial music echoing all around, and the entire Qiyun Temple was bustling with activity.
At this moment, all the Disciples lined up to welcome He Xiuyuan out.
He Xiuyuan, dressed in a purple robe, wearing a purple-gold crown, and holding a whisk, stepped out.
Upon seeing this, the Disciples were momentarily stunned, and their expressions froze slightly as their gaze fell upon He Xiuyuan.
If there were Immortals in this world, this must be what they looked like, right?
The Disciples looked at He Xiuyuan, only feeling that the person before them possessed an ethereal and extraordinary demeanor.
He Xiuyuan's expression was solemn at this moment. After stepping out, he walked to the front, leading the Disciples towards the main hall.
The Disciples, as if waking from a dream, followed closely behind He Xiuyuan and entered the main hall.
According to the book, He Xiuyuan needed to pray and offer incense in the main hall, bow to the Daoist Ancestral Master, and inform him of the day's events.
After completing this, He Xiuyuan then circled the temple gate before arriving at the front altar.
He again offered incense and prayers, then took out the sacrificial text.
"Majestic Heaven, covering all directions.
Sun and Moon shine brightly, illuminating the eight wildernesses.
Wind and thunder flow, rain and dew pour abundantly.
Five grains flourish, the people live in peace and health.
This land, with its profound virtue, endures long.
Mountains and rivers nurture beauty, grass and trees are verdant.
Your Disciple respectfully receives this auspicious fortune, observing the prosperity of the times.
Millet and grains have been harvested, offerings are fragrant.
Respectfully display ritual vessels, reverently offer wine.
May Heaven grant a clear gaze, and bless our nation.
The four seasons are harmonious and smooth, the year is bountiful and prosperous.
Weapons of war cease forever, teachings are spread.
The common people enjoy their work, sharing in the light of peace.
May the spirits hear this, and forever bestow good fortune."
He Xiuyuan held the sacrificial text, reciting it word by word. His voice at this moment spread far and wide, reaching beyond a hundred li from the Qiyun Temple gate.
However, as He Xiuyuan continued to recite, the surroundings remained utterly calm, with no abnormalities appearing.
Even after He Xiuyuan finished reciting the sacrificial text, it was still calm and peaceful.
Upon seeing this, everyone was stunned, and then their faces instantly turned pale... According to what they knew before, if there was no movement at this point, it meant failure.
Songfeng's face also changed upon seeing this, filled with unconcealed disappointment.
It seemed this attempt had failed... "What is that sound?"
At this moment, dozens of li away from Qiyun Temple, a fox with shiny fur suddenly raised its head, a look of confusion on its face.
It had just heard a sound, seemingly coming from a very distant place, but it didn't know what kind of sound it was, or how it traveled so far.
Moreover, it seemed to be able to hear a faint sound, but what exactly was being recited was somewhat unclear.
Another yellow-furred fox accompanying the fox couldn't help but prick up its ears and listen carefully, then smiled knowingly.
"It's nothing major. It should be those guys from Qiyun Temple holding a grand ceremony to worship Heaven and Earth."
The young fox beside it was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, then glanced in the direction of Qiyun Temple.
It was familiar with Qiyun Temple because its Family had an old female Cultivator with profound Dao. After they gained sentience, this old female Cultivator would tell them some things about Cultivation.
They all knew more or less about things like Cultivators.
However, the old female Cultivator had not mentioned anything about this worship of Heaven and Earth before.
"What is this worship of Heaven and Earth?"
Thinking of this, the young fox couldn't help but ask curiously.
"Worshiping Heaven and Earth, simply put, is when the Cultivators of Qiyun Temple pray to Heaven and Earth for blessings, hoping for some grace from Heaven and Earth. If they succeed, then Qiyun Temple will be able to become an Immortal place, and Cultivation will be twice as effective with half the effort, do you understand?"
The yellow-furred fox beside him thought for a moment after hearing this question and then explained.
Upon hearing this, the young fox's eyes immediately lit up. An Immortal place? Cultivation twice as effective with half the effort?
If that were the case, wouldn't it mean that just by Cultivating casually, its Dao would advance by leaps and bounds?
Thinking of this, its heart was filled with anticipation. If it could Cultivate in such a place, wouldn't its transformation be just around the corner?
Seeing the young fox's expression, the yellow-furred fox knew what the other party was thinking. Upon seeing this, it couldn't help but shake its head, "What are you thinking? Someone like you, still wanting to enter their Qiyun Temple?"
"Moreover, I see that the sacrificial text has already been recited, and there's no other movement within Qiyun Temple now, so it should have failed."
"This kind of sacrificial ceremony isn't something that can succeed just by saying so."
After speaking, it shook its head and prepared to leave with the young fox. The young fox, seeing this, was slightly stunned before realizing, so it had failed?
..."It's not working?"
On the altar, He Xiuyuan looked at the motionless surroundings, then at the sacrificial text in his hand, and frowned. Recalling what he had seen and heard throughout his Cultivation journey, he took a deep breath and, cupping his fists, spoke loudly to the sky.
"Your Disciple, He Xiuyuan, recites a chapter of the Scripture of Deliverance to enlighten the Azure Heaven."
"The Human Dao is vast, the Immortal Dao is boundless, and the Ghost Dao is joyful! When humans enter the gate of life, the Immortal Dao values life, and the Ghost Dao values the end;
The Immortal Dao is always auspicious, the Ghost Dao is always ominous; the High Purity is beautiful, mournful songs echo in the vast sky;
Only wish the Heavenly Dao to be achieved, not wishing the Human Dao to be exhausted.
In the Northern Capital's Spring Melody Mansion, there is a myriad of ghosts.
They only wish to obstruct human destiny, to sever the gate of human life;
People sing the Cave Chapter, to control the Northern Luofeng, to bind demons and spirits, to slay the six ghost blades.
The Qi of all Heavens is vast, my Dao flourishes daily."
As He Xiuyuan recited, a ethereal and boundless voice spread, reaching directly to the sky above.
In an instant, winds and clouds surged all around, and rays of light shone brightly.
