"After talking about the Wang family, let's talk about the Lu family. The Lu family is one of the four great families. They have a secret family technique, Ruyi Jin, and have lived in Lujia Village for generations. The family tradition is very strict, and the strength and talent of the clan are the main factors in judging the level of talent."
"Among the younger generation in Lujia Village, the Lujia Shuangbi is extremely famous, and among them, the Lujia Dabi is praised by many extraordinary people as having the potential to become the number one among the younger generation!" said Zhang Jingqing.
"Master, you said the Lu family's inherited skill is Ruyi Jin? Is that all? Could the Lu family also have inherited an innate supernatural power?"
Zhang Zhiwei thought for a moment and asked tentatively.
Zhang Zhiwei remembered that in later generations, the Lu family also inherited the innate supernatural power of Minghunshu through their blood, which was inextricably linked to the Shuangquanshou, one of the Eight Wonders.
"Innate supernatural powers?" Zhang Jingqing asked, "Where did you hear that? How come I don't know about it?"
"No?"
Zhang Zhiwei immediately understood that the Soul-Clearing Technique was probably something the Lu family had gained during the Jiashen Rebellion, and it naturally no longer existed.
"Ah, that might be a rumor that my disciples heard from others!" Zhang Zhiwei made up an excuse to get away with it.
Zhang Jingqing didn't think much of it and nodded, saying, "Don't trust rumors. In today's martial arts world, the hype surrounding some extraordinary people is a bit exaggerated."
"By the way, Zhiwei, aren't you even a little curious about these two pillars of the Lu family? You know, there's no first in literature, and no second in martial arts. They're your potential rivals!"
"Ah? The two pillars of the Lu family? Are they my rivals?"
Zhang Zhiwei was stunned for a moment, then spoke frankly, "In my opinion, my only opponent has always been myself!"
"Arrogant! You know there are always people better than you, don't underestimate the extraordinary people in this world!"
"Master is right, I will definitely keep it in mind!"
Zhang Zhiwei smiled, but he was complaining in his heart, I admit that the Lu family's two pillars are very strong, and the Lu family's Ruyi power is also very strong, but if, I mean if, I roll up my sleeves, activate the Golden Light Mantra, and show a big slap, how should the Lu family's two pillars respond?
Zhang Jingqing looked at him blankly: "What are you laughing at?"
Zhang Zhiwei quickly said, "Nothing, Master. Please continue. You've only just described three of the four great families. What about the other one?"
"There is also the Gao family among the four families. As for this Gao family..."
Zhang Jingqing was about to speak when a noise was heard. It turned out that they had arrived at the street where the Lu family was holding a banquet.
Not far ahead, at a busy crossroads, there were loud drums and music, singing and dancing, and a festive atmosphere amidst the bustle.
On both sides of the long street, there are people fighting dragons and lions, people breathing fireballs and throwing jars, people performing face-changing and street art, lantern parades on the water, dragon dances on the ground, and the streets are crowded with tourists.
All kinds of musicians, prostitutes, actors and actresses were eager to show off their talents, which drew loud applause from the audience.
This interrupted Zhang Jingqing's introduction. The fun was about to begin, so Zhang Jingqing said little and just watched the excitement.
"How spectacular! The Lu family put on such a grand display. The cost must be astronomical!"
Zhang Zhiwei looked at this scene in some surprise. The world was not peaceful nowadays, with wars happening year after year. He had only seen such a prosperous scene in his previous life.
Zhang Jingqing said, "After all, it's Old Master Lu's eightieth birthday, and it's also the handover of the position of Patriarch. If we don't make this such a grand event grand, how can we live up to the reputation of the Four Great Families?"
"However, this is only possible because the weather is good this year and there haven't been any major wars. Zhiwei, enjoy it! I don't know when I'll see such a grand event again!"
Hearing this, Zhang Zhiwei was shocked. His master was right. This year was the most difficult year, but it was also the best year in the next few decades.
"Master, shall we go to the Lu family first?" Zhang Zhiwei said.
"No rush, let's watch this show first!" Zhang Jingqing pointed to a place not far away, "Look, that's quite interesting!"
Zhang Zhiwei looked in the direction his master pointed.
Not far ahead, there was a stage. Under the stage, there were tables, chairs and benches, and they were filled with audiences listening to the opera.
On the stage, the Peking Opera "Zhong Kui Marries His Sister" was being performed, and at this moment, it was the part where Zhong Kui appeared on stage.
Zhong Kui was seen walking with ghostly steps and floating out quietly. Behind Zhong Kui were a group of ghost followers. But the strange thing was that these ghosts were just some red and green costumes that no one was wearing. But they stood on the stage and sang like real people.
At the same time, Zhang Zhiwei also noticed that there was no music in this Peking opera, but the sounds of sheng and xiao continued. It turned out that musical instruments such as big gongs, small gongs, cymbals, and drum boards were floating in the air, playing music rhythmically on their own.
The whole play was perfectly coordinated and exquisite, but it was only carried out by one person, Zhong Kui.
"This method..."
An idea just popped into Zhang Zhiwei's mind.
Then I heard Master Zhang Jingqing say, "Do you feel your horizons have been broadened? This is Changyou, also known as Wu Nuo, a school of shamanism."
"People of this sect can communicate directly with 'gods' through song and dance. They use their own lives to portray the gods. When they believe in them, they can use themselves to portray the gods, become the gods themselves, and then borrow the power of the gods."
"Furthermore, the actors will 'steal' people's power of worship through unknown means, thus generating a certain power derived from faith. The consciousness based on this, based on legendary figures or gods, is called a godhead, commonly known as a godhead mask. This person is playing Zhong Kui!"
Listening to his master's instructions, Zhang Zhiwei muttered to himself, "Both are borrowing the power of the gods. This is somewhat similar to our opening altar rituals, asking for divine assistance!"
Zhang Jingqing shook his head and said, "There is a fundamental difference. We in the Zhengyi Sect have always had a motto, 'A righteous spirit cannot possess a body, and a possessing spirit is not a righteous spirit.' This means that we only grant orders and utilize the power of ghosts and gods, and never invite ghosts and gods to possess us and pollute our own spirituality."
"Admittedly, inviting the power of ghosts and gods to enter the body can be simple and crude, and can significantly improve cultivation in a short period of time. However, if your life is not pure, how can you go further?"
Hearing this, Zhang Zhiwei suddenly realized: "I understand, this divine mask is actually similar to the divine fighting techniques of those Ye Maoshan people, right?"
Zhang Jingqing said, "There is a difference. The Divine Strike Technique is for small gains, disregarding personal losses and boosting combat power in a short period of time. Those who perform the Divine Strike Technique must know that this power belongs to God and that they possess it only temporarily, and must return it after use!"
"But these god masks are different. They aren't after petty gains; they're playing the long game to catch a bigger fish. By impersonating a god, they convince themselves and others that they are truly divine, thus usurping the throne, stealing the throne, and becoming a god instantly."
"If the art of fighting with gods is for temporary power, then the 'nature' of ghosts and gods will pollute one's own 'nature' and thus become impure."
"The mask of godhood is about actively embracing oneself, acting as if one's own 'sexuality' is the same as that of a god. Once one's own 'sexuality' is completely identical to that of a god, then one can steal the godhood and become a god!"
