txolops Chapter 2477 5th Thunder Cult
Chapter 2477 5th Thunder Cult
Chapter 2477 Five Thunder Sect
"take it."
Qin Sang handed the bone armor to Bai Ying'er. After he refined it, the treasure had become a defensive spiritual treasure, and its quality was even higher than before. However, Qin Sang was not satisfied with it because the characteristics of the bone bead had been changed.
The legacy of the Shadow God Kingdom is indeed unique.
"There's one more thing," Qin Sang said, his gaze sweeping over everyone, "It's time for you all to step forward and name yourselves... the Five Thunder Sect!"
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Qin Sang could not openly spread his teachings under the name of the "Taoist sect," but he also could not remain hidden in the shadows forever. To let the people of Jiaosheng Kingdom know who was helping them resist foreign enemies and making them proud, and to gain their heartfelt gratitude and respect, he could only take a roundabout approach. He created the Five Thunder Sect and became its leader.
As if overnight, the Five Thunder Sect rose to fame in the Kingdom of Jiaosheng. With the full cooperation of the King of Jiaosheng, the merits of the Five Thunder Sect were being publicized everywhere.
From the moment they began building the altar, Bai Ying'er and her group were laying the groundwork for this day. The entire Jiaosheng Kingdom already knew that a mysterious force had helped them defeat their powerful enemy and destroy the Liufeng Kingdom. They easily accepted the Five Thunder Sect and became its followers, or even believers.
The king of Jiaosheng Kingdom designated the Five Thunder Sect as the state religion. Taoism is different from other religions, and Qin Sang dared not openly preach. The so-called Five Thunder Sect doctrine was only passed down by Qin Sang in eight characters: "Strive for self-improvement and cultivate virtue to carry all things."
It's more accurate to call it a sect than a 'religion,' only it's given the title of 'state religion.' The Five Thunder Sect doesn't openly interfere in politics, nor does it forcibly change the normal lives of the people of Jiaosheng Kingdom.
The altar is usually built in famous mountains and rivers. The disciples of the Five Thunder Sect, which are also Taoist disciples, cultivate hard on the mountain all year round, always on high alert. They will not exploit the people or bully men and women. Occasionally, disciples will go down the mountain to eliminate demons, defend the righteous path, and uphold justice, which will only make the Five Thunder Sect more prestigious.
In the hearts of the people of Jiaosheng Kingdom, the Five Thunder Sect is the guardian of Jiaosheng Kingdom, and naturally has many believers.
Bai Ying'er ordered all branch altars to open front halls for believers to offer incense and worship. There were no shrines in the halls, but the believers worshipped nothing more than Heaven and the leader of the Five Thunder Sect.
Jingtan.
Qin Sang sat cross-legged in meditation, silently circulating his profound inner energy, as if he could hear the voices of countless believers coming from all directions.
Based on this, I have made some progress in understanding the "Ziwei Sword Scripture," but it is still far from enough.
Moreover, the most devout are mostly the people of the former Jiaosheng Kingdom. After all, the Five Thunder Sect was the culprit behind the destruction of the Liufeng Kingdom, and the former people of the Liufeng Kingdom still find it difficult to accept 'recognizing a thief as their father'.
However, Qin Sang was not worried. As time went by, after experiencing one great battle after another and destroying one powerful enemy after another, the Jiaosheng Kingdom would be far stronger than it is now, and at that time they would wholeheartedly recognize the Five Thunder Sect.
Qin Sang opened her eyes and looked into the dimly lit palace. She could almost see pious faces in the room and felt a little hypocritical.
Looking back on my three experiences of casting altars, the first time was in Yuedu Bay, the second time was in Qingyangzhi, and now it is the third time.
When he was in Qingyang, the Storm Realm was considered his hometown. There were many people he wanted to protect, and the cultivators of the Storm Realm had been worshipping him for a thousand years. It was a natural progression, and there was nothing to hesitate about.
This time was different from the time in Moonbeam Bay. The mortals of Moonbeam Bay were caught between Cloud Capital Mountain and Fallen Soul Abyss and indeed encountered many hardships. At that time, he was alone and could not directly confront the two major sects of Cloud Capital Mountain and Fallen Soul Abyss. He needed to first comprehend the Thunder Talisman and repair the Thunder Altar, and finally cooperate with a plan to intimidate them in one fell swoop. All his choices were made based on the situation.
Here, the only pure oppressors and oppressed are the demons and half-demons.
"Does this mean we should lead half-demon in rebellion against the demon race?"
Qin Sang clearly wouldn't, and wouldn't dare to, have such ambitions.
Even if he unified the half-demon realm and built countless altars, he would still be no match for those demon saints.
He wants to use half-demons to cultivate the Mahayana killing path, but he doesn't dare to touch the essence! What he is doing now is nothing more than taking advantage of the resentment of the Horned Kingdom towards the Flowing Wind Kingdom, and he will continue to take advantage of it. In the upcoming war, he will always portray his side as the invaded and attacked party.
Although the truth may be just as it is, and he may not need to do it deliberately, Qin Sang cannot deny his own feelings.
If he only appeared openly to help Bai Ying'er and the others repay their debt of gratitude, destroying Liufeng Kingdom would likely have deterred the five great kingdoms from bothering him with this small, remote country, allowing Jiaosheng Kingdom to become a haven in the chaotic world.
But Qin Sang wouldn't do that. He wanted the Horned Kingdom to keep expanding. Did he really want to protect them, or was he just using them as tools to cultivate the Mahayana Killing Path?
How can this not be hypocrisy?
"The Mahayana path!"
Qin Sang realized that she still did not understand the Mahayana path.
Perhaps, deep down, he never truly accepted it; he was simply pushed to this point because he cultivated the "Purple Star Sword Scripture" and had no choice but to do so.
Of course, regardless of whether it came from the heart or was hypocritical, Qin Sang would resolutely continue on this path. But he had one question: when the Purple Star Sword Master embarked on the Great Ascension Killing Path, did he ever experience this kind of hesitation?
"Master..."
Bai Ying'er's call pulled Qin Sang back from her reverie.
At this moment, Bai Ying'er was presenting a memorial at the Capital Altar, reporting something, her tone somewhat excited.
"Master, Chi Lei and Fellow Daoist Bai He just sent a message, they may have found the whereabouts of the murderer who killed Senior Jing Yu..."
Qin Sang and Jing Yu were equals, so Bai Ying'er also called her senior.
"Oh?" Qin Sang's eyes flashed with a sharp light, a murderous intent crossing them. "The Eastern Flood Dragon King has finally decided to leave the palace?"
The Zhu Qian Dynasty had eight kings, each with a prestigious reputation, who each ruled over a different region. Their enemy was none other than the Eastern Jiao King, one of the eight kings.
In a one-on-one fight, the Eastern Flood Dragon King would be no match for Qin Sang, but the Eastern Flood Dragon King spends most of his time in seclusion in the palace and rarely goes out, so there is no opportunity for him to strike.
The cost of forcibly breaking into the Prince's mansion is too high, amounting to a direct confrontation with the Zhu Qian Dynasty. Moreover, the mansion is heavily fortified, so success is not guaranteed.
At this moment, Qin Hou's voice came through on the other end, his tone excited, "Chi Lei and his men encountered a subordinate of the Eastern Flood Dragon King in the Crimson Flood Kingdom, and discovered that the Eastern Flood Dragon King seems to be heading to the Qingning Palace again. Moreover, they also found out that there were not only the Eastern Flood Dragon King at the Qingning Palace, but also two other kings!"
Qingning Palace sounds like a palace, but it is actually one of the seven forbidden areas of Dafeng Plain, and the only one located in the territory of half-demons. Although it is not as vast as Fengmo, it is said to be even more dangerous.
Qingning Palace is located in the far south, south of Cangwu Kingdom. In order to heal their injuries, they were looking for a rare medicinal herb. Upon learning that Qingning Palace had such a herb, Jingyu and Qinhou set off from afar to collect it, but they never returned and perished there.
If it were simply a matter of insufficient strength that led to being trapped in the forbidden area, one could only blame others. However, Jing Yu was killed by someone else.
Qin Hou was also there at the time, and Jing Yu risked her life to protect him so that Qin Hou would not be discovered by the enemy. In the end, Qin Hou brought the medicine back, but whenever she recalled that scene, she hated the murderer to the bone.
The murderer who killed Jingyu was none other than Dongjiao King's subordinate, and he was acting under orders. Only now do we realize that not only Dongjiao King was present, but three of the eight kings of the Zhuqian Dynasty were also gone.
"The three princes are going to Qingning Palace again. When will they set off?" Qin Sang pressed.
The enemy's departure from the palace was undoubtedly the best opportunity, and the forbidden area was the perfect place to destroy the evidence.
"The two of them face many inconveniences in the Crimson Melt Kingdom, and their whereabouts have not yet been discovered. It's a pity that Fellow Daoist White Crane has not yet been able to capture Fairy Moon's heart..."
Bai Ying'er was calmer, knowing that this matter could not be rushed, and continued to report, "There is another matter. Ten days ago, Jing Kingdom suddenly surrendered to Lingmo Kingdom. The Lingmo Kingdom's army is showing signs of gathering in the northern border. I suspect that Ying Shen Kingdom is manipulating things behind the scenes. In addition to Lingmo Kingdom, Qionghua Kingdom also shows some unusual signs."
The Jing Kingdom that Bai Ying'er mentioned is a half-demon kingdom located in the south of Liufeng Kingdom and adjacent to it.
Lingmo Kingdom is even further south.
In recent years, Lingmo Kingdom, like Liufeng Kingdom, has caused trouble everywhere and annexed several small countries. Now it seems that it is very likely that it is also under the control of Yingshen Kingdom.
This time, it wasn't just the Jing Kingdom that surrendered to the Lingmo Kingdom; several small countries between the Jing and Lingmo Kingdoms also surrendered. The Lingmo Kingdom's territory expanded dramatically, directly bordering the Jiaosheng Kingdom. There must be something fishy going on here; those small countries were likely intimidated by the Yingshen Kingdom.
Shadow God Kingdom's move was clever. If they had entered the fray directly, it would have attracted their opponents to manipulate pieces to test Horned Kingdom. Even if they were ultimately defeated, it wouldn't have caused any fundamental damage.
Little did they know, this move was exactly what Qin Sang wanted, as Jiao Sheng Kingdom needed to grow stronger step by step.
"It seems that the Shadow God Kingdom has a deep control over this territory. However, the Shadow God Kingdom is stirring up trouble in the shadows. Could it be that they have already sensed the impending chaos and started making preparations in advance?"
Qin Sang pondered for a moment and said, "It's time. Write a letter, in the name of your teacher, inviting Fairy Moon to come and visit."
"Disciple obey!"
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In the following period, Lingmo Kingdom made frequent moves, gradually gathering heavy troops on the border between the two countries. Its intentions were obvious. It was probably still digesting the new territory, so it did not launch a direct attack. However, Jiaosheng Kingdom had already felt the pressure.
After annexing Liufeng Kingdom, the kingdom did not enjoy a few days of peace before the shadow of war once again loomed over Jiaosheng Kingdom. The situation was precarious, and the fate of the nation weighed heavily on the hearts of the people of Jiaosheng. Furthermore, the sudden closure of the Five Thunder Sect's mountain and prohibition of incense offerings and worship only exacerbated their anxieties.
After the worry came anger. They couldn't understand why it was so difficult to live a peaceful and tranquil life!
On this day, the gates of Dutan Mountain, where Bai Ying'er was stationed, were opened wide to welcome distinguished guests.
The distinguished guests came from the Kingdom of Chirong. Fairy Yue'er led her entourage, along with Chi Lei and Bai He, to pay their respects.
Upon seeing Fairy Moon's gift list, Bai Ying'er was taken aback, but then she remembered that her master had saved her life, and she understood.
"Please sit down, Fairy Moon."
After exchanging pleasantries, Bai Ying'er invited Fairy Moon to a guest seat. Seeing Fairy Moon looking around, she smiled and said, "Master is currently in seclusion. I have already informed Master and she should be out of seclusion soon."
Fairy Moon was somewhat embarrassed: "I dare not disturb your cultivation, Senior, by coming here so abruptly. If I had known that Senior Qingfeng was cultivating in Jiaosheng Kingdom, I would have come to visit you long ago. Please do not blame me for being impolite, Senior Bai."
As she spoke, Fairy Moon glanced at White Crane with a hint of reproach.
Bai He and Chi Lei, having been instructed by Qin Sang to keep their secrets, are only now revealing their origins to her.
"Hehe, I consider myself an equal to Fellow Daoist Baihe. Fairy Yue'er, please call me Sister Bai," Bai Ying'er said, her eyes crinkling with a smile as she secretly marveled. No wonder Baihe was so infatuated; Fairy Yue'er looked exactly like Yue'er from back then, the charm in her eyes and brows was practically identical.
Fairy Moon understood the implication in Bai Ying'er's words, her pretty face blushing slightly as she cleverly replied, "Then Sister Bai, please don't call me Fairy anymore. In front of the naturally beautiful Sister Bai, Fairy Moon can't accept such a title..."
"Then should I be called Princess Moon?"
Bai Ying'er glanced at the white crane beside her and couldn't help but shake her head secretly.
He had just been glared at by Fairy Moon, but he took it as a flirtatious glance and was ecstatic.
It's said that Yue'er was the one who actively pursued Bai He, doting on him and completely infatuated with him. But fate has turned, and now the tables have turned. This guy's talent for flirting seems to have vanished; he hasn't been able to win over the fairy Yue'er yet.
Has he gotten tired of being a playboy and started playing the innocent girl?
However, they did do something and discovered some signs.
"No! Sister Bai, just call me Sister Yue'er. From now on, Yue'er will treat Sister Bai as my own sister," Fairy Yue'er said sweetly.
Seeing that she did not deny her status as a 'princess', Bai Ying'er had a plan in mind. She affectionately called her "Sister Yue'er" and the two addressed each other as sisters, which immediately brought them closer.
As they were talking, Bai Ying'er suddenly sensed something, looked outside the hall, and quickly stood up to bow, "Greetings, Master!"
‘Wow! ’
All the cultivators in the main hall stood up.
"Moon greets Senior!"
The Moon Fairy stepped forward quickly, bowed deeply, and expressed her sincere gratitude.
"It was nothing, just a small favor," Qin Sang said as she entered the main hall, gesturing for everyone to rise, and then asked Fairy Moon some questions.
Seeing Qin Sang's approachable manner, Fairy Yue'er's nervousness subsided considerably, and she answered fluently. Finally, she said, "My father has been wanting to pay a visit since he learned that you saved my life, but Fellow Daoist Baihe has always refused to reveal your Daoist abode. He originally intended to come in person, but unexpectedly encountered some matters, so he asked me to convey my father's gratitude to you."
"Hehe, I am flattered by the favor of the King of Chirong Kingdom."
As Qin Sang spoke, he suddenly turned to look outside the hall and said loudly, "That distinguished guest outside must also be an envoy, right? Why is he staying outside? Why not come in for a chat, so that no one will say that the Five Thunder Sect is ignorant of etiquette and has turned away a distinguished guest?"
All the cultivators looked out of the hall in surprise. Bai Ying'er had built a three-courtyard house in the capital. At this moment, the central courtyard was wide open, and an old man in a gray robe suddenly appeared outside the door.
Upon seeing the old man, Fairy Moon was greatly surprised, "Uncle Lu?"
Clearly, she didn't know the old man had followed her.
The old man walked slowly over, looked at Qin Sang, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes. He prided himself on his extraordinary abilities and said that no one in the Crimson Melt Kingdom could match his ability to hide. He never expected that he would be seen through so easily.