Chapter 172 Daoji Grand Ceremony, times have changed!
Chapter 172 Dao Ji Ceremony, times have changed!
Ten days later, Shenxiao Peak.
A row of ancient Taoist bells hanging outside the Yunding Taoist Palace rang six times in a row, blessed by the fluctuations of the magic, and resounded endlessly throughout the entire sect.
At the same time, the sun is rising, and Ji Qiu has packed up and is fully prepared.
He was seen wearing a purple robe that was more gorgeous than before, embellished with platinum patterns, and his dark hair was tied up in a jade crown. He climbed the mountain calmly from the foot of Shenxiao Peak.
On both sides of the foot of the mountain and all the way up, there were ordinary disciples and even ordinary servants from a distance, watching the ceremony at the foot of the main peak.
With endless admiration and envy in their eyes, they looked longingly at this young figure.
Each of the Daoji monks is the high-end combat power of the sect.
Even if the Shenxiao Sect wants to give birth to a genuine Taoist monk, it will probably take more than ten or twenty years.
Therefore, when these Dao-based masters held their promotion ceremony, the sect almost always made a big fanfare and spread the news to the disciples from all directions in the six peaks, hoping that everyone would know about it.
The purpose of this is to strengthen the confidence of the disciples, and at the same time, it also allows them to have a good look at the glory of these seniors of the sect who are climbing up the road ahead, and also to strengthen their own thoughts of cultivation.
Even though the effect of the harvest may be minimal, even if only one person can be affected and achieve the realm of Daoji, it is already considered a huge gain.
While walking on this winding road, Ji Qiu's personal feeling was naturally more intuitive.
Although there is only one step between the realms of Qi refining and Dao foundation, they seem to be just the two most basic passes on the immortal road.
But when you really practice, you will truly understand the gap like a chasm.
Some people, or ninety-nine percent of the Qi-refining monks in the world, face this pass and estimate that they will end up wasting their time and die of old age throughout their lives, which is a pity.
The old Dao Ji who was leading the way in front of Yu Ji Qiu was half a step ahead of him. When he noticed Ji Qiu's gaze, which was currently glanced at both sides of the road, he couldn't help but smile:
"Junior Brother Ji, are you quite touched?"
"I think back a few years ago, when I met you, Taoist Taoist, you were just a Qi-refining practitioner who had just started practicing. However, now that time has passed, you have already become a Taoist master alongside me!"
"The old Taoist's vision was indeed correct."
"It's just a pity that Junior Nephew Lu Bai who led you to the beginning, even though he was fully prepared, failed to successfully cross the Daoji Pass. Now that I think about it, the immortal road is really ruthless, and the fortune and misfortune are unpredictable."
After saying that, the old Taoist sighed regretfully, but then he said again:
"Forget it, forget it, people like to talk about old things when they get old. Today you have a happy event. If I mention these things, it will be bad luck. I won't talk about it."
The old man who spoke was none other than Wei Feng, the master of the Deacon Hall, who was responsible for managing all the miscellaneous and secular affairs of the sect.
During this promotion ceremony, Wei Feng was Ji Qiu's leader and was responsible for leading him up Shenxiao Mountain to be observed by the ordinary disciples of the sect and remind them to remember the appearance of this young senior.
I know that from now on, there will be another Taoist master in the sect.
And the Lu Bai he mentioned was the purple-robed monk who had previously recruited Ji Qiu to join the Shenxiao Sect, and then took a foundation-building pill to break through the realm, but his success failed.
Now that Ji Qiu thinks about it, he still vaguely remembers how Lu Bai looked calm on the surface, but found a talisman in his sleeve and secretly sent a message to Jiang Yuanshan.
If it weren't for him, whether he could practice in Shenxiao Mountain is still open to question.
Recalling the figure who was extremely happy after receiving the Foundation Establishment Pill, but was devastated after failing to break through the realm, his foundation was damaged, and he had to go down the mountain lonely, Ji Qiu felt a little dazed for a moment.
It turns out that when I look back.
That is the scene of the past and will never be the same again.
Ji Qiu looked at the disciples on both sides of the road.
There were people he knew there, such as Zhao Chongzheng, who showed excitement and admiration. He noticed his gaze and raised his arm to wave vigorously.
There is also Shen Yunxi, who is dressed in red and full of spiritual energy, with a complex and tangled expression.
It seems that she did not expect that in the blink of an eye, her junior brother, who was a latecomer, would be able to catch up to the latecomers, and be one step ahead of her, entering the new realm of Daoji.
After feeling the difference, Ji Qiu was quite impressed after listening to Wei Feng's words:
"Senior Brother Lu Bai, it is indeed a pity. Without him, I, Ji Qiu, may not be able to worship in Shenxiao Mountain, and I may not be able to achieve what I am today so quickly."
"Master Wei is a nostalgic person. Junior Brother knows this. Senior Brother Lu Bai led me in. I dare not forget this. If there is a chance in the future, I will definitely return this favor."
"Let's keep walking."
Ji Qiu agreed with Wei Feng's words, and then walked up to Shenxiao Mountain accompanied by the old palace master.
The side halls of the main peak of Shenxiao have already been tidied up, and most of the Taoist masters who stayed behind at Shenxiao Gate are gathered together at this moment.
There are long-bearded Taoist priests sitting at the banquet holding a whisk in hand; there are also beautiful female nuns wearing green robes and graceful figures.
There are monks who are short in stature and have unattractive appearance, but their eyes are bright and lively; there are also strong men with solemn expressions and thunder wrapped around their bodies, which is quite extraordinary.
These are all Taoist masters of the Shenxiao Sect. On weekdays, the dragons are always seen but never seen.
But today's grand gathering was without exception. He took some time out from his busy schedule to come and support Ji Qiu.
And the one at the top was Zhang Shouyi, who had changed from his usual simple gray robe appearance.
I saw this old Taoist priest, wearing a luxurious purple robe that symbolized the real person of Zixiao Sect, with his hands behind his back, waiting for the arrival of the protagonist along with everyone.
That Ji Qiu followed Wei Feng into the palace.
All eyes were focused on him.
"The rightful owner has arrived."
Seeing the young Taoist wearing purple clothes and a jade crown on his head, Zhang Shouyi nodded with a smile and said something.
He personally stepped down from the stage, dressed Ji Qiu, guided him to worship the Taoist statue first, and then went through a series of red tapes. After a long time, he took him to the seat.
"Today I will personally host the initiation ceremony for you. From now on, Ji Qiu, you will be the Taoist monk and nominal elder of our Shenxiao Sect!"
"If you encounter something that you can't handle when you are away from home, remember that the sect is your backing!"
Before sitting down at the table, Zhang Shouyi said solemnly to Ji Qiu, then pointed to the many seats and led Ji Qiu to introduce them to the Taoist masters one by one. After both parties got to know each other and became familiar with each other, , then gave up.
Of course, there are some hiccups in the middle.
For example, after Ji Qiu met Li Qiubai and Cui Qinghe.
The middle-aged man in purple whom he is going to meet next is Jiang Yuanshan who once drove a flying boat and brought him to Shenxiao Mountain.
This Taoist monk who had left a deep impression on Ji Qiu's heart in the past and was the first Taoist monk he had ever met in his life, with the passage of time and several years, was no longer so unattainable.
For example, right now, Ji Qiu had no worries at all. He just smiled and bowed:
"Ji Qiu, I have met Senior Brother Jiang."
Jiang Yuanshan was slightly stunned by this, recalling an old scene from just a few years ago.
"I, Jiang Yuanshan, are you willing to join the lineage of my Shenxiao Sect?"
When I went to Yuan Mountain to find the Immortal Sect, the young man at that time had not even entered Taoism yet.
But now, unknowingly, it is enough to compare with myself.
The cicadas chirp for a lifetime but autumn is not enough, and you and I are still fighting to survive.
After coming back to his senses, Jiang Yuanshan stood up and responded with a smile, looking at the Taoist who looked the same as before, but with a bit more poise and purity.
"Congratulations to Junior Brother Ji for entering the gate of the Great Dao."
"From now on, the future is bright!"
After saying this, he rolled up his sleeves and returned the gift politely.
After the two exchanged some brief greetings, Ji Qiu turned to chatting with other Taoist masters until the round was over.
Fine wines, delicacies, and exotic fruits were served to the banquet one after another.
A dozen Taoist masters sat down separately and talked to each other about Taoism, coming and going.
While chatting, someone else recounted what they had seen in Beicang. They also mentioned the high mountains and vast seas, the sea monsters, and strange spirits. It made people feel that the world was vast and boundless. It was really full of wonders.
Chapter completed!