Chapter 105: Fighting in the Palace
The disciples had all kinds of looks on their faces, and the temple was filled with incense. Taoists wearing monastic robes, sutra robes, and Taoist robes gathered in the main hall.

Many Taoists who lived in seclusion in the mountains to practice Buddhism also came to the temple, standing at the end of the row wearing patched robes.

The Taoist priest prayed outside the temple, and the high-ranking monk in robes chanted scriptures. Bells, chimes, drums, and other instruments played together, and the sound of wooden fish continued.

"The Supreme said, the etiquette of receiving Taoism in Zhengyi is: when one first enters the Taoist sect, one goes to the master to receive the certificate. If one does not accept the certificate, the real officials guarding the land and mountains and rivers will not be included in the Taoist name, and the governing officials will hinder and delay one, making it difficult for one to achieve Taoism. If one receives this certificate, no one dares to delay one at the gates of heaven and earth." The sound of chanting scriptures was heard, and the Taoists followed suit.

They all worshipped the Jade Emperor. Bells and drums sounded, and everyone knelt down to worship.

First the Jade Emperor, then the gods. Drums and music were played, and the immortal sounds and Taoist voices were heard.

The crowd outside the hall also closed their eyes sincerely and prayed towards the Jade Emperor Hall. For a moment, the entire hall became quiet.

"bye!"

The master shouted.

The Taoists stood up and bowed again.

"Get up~!"

A melodious voice came, and the sound of everyone standing up came. Li Daoxuan followed suit, kneeling three times and bowing nine times, and then quietly looked towards the old Taoist in front.

This was the first time he had experienced such a scene, and he felt very curious.

This Taoist ritual is similar to that of the imperial court, both of which confer titles and ranks. The so-called "Heavenly Official Blessing" refers to the "Heavenly Official of the First Rank Ziwei Emperor" among the Three Yuan Three Ranks Three Officials, and also refers to Taoist priests with ranks.

The robes and robes are divided into different grades, similar to the clothes worn by court officials. The hu in the hands is also what ministers hold when they meet the emperor.

The same is true for the ordination. Rather than saying it is ordination, it is better to say it is the conferment of an official rank. However, this official is a heavenly official, not an ordinary one.

When meeting the Jade Emperor, one must kowtow three times. One is to the heaven, two is to the earth, and three is to the Three Pure Ones. The emperor and his subjects meet, and the emperor is given the title of Heavenly Official and is granted the talisman.

The third master stood up, looking pleased.

Li Daoxuan and other disciples who were to be ordained stood up and stood in the Jade Emperor Hall to listen to the ordination.

Hold the lower edge of the wooden tablet with both hands and place it in front of the chest. The tablet covers the mouth and nose to prevent the foul breath from the mouth from offending the smoke from the incense burner and offending the gods.

The hu is used for court appearances, and is engraved with talismans. If one wishes to see the gods, three incense sticks are used to scratch the hu, so that the smoke can reach the gods.

There is a memorial under the hu, on which is written the date of birth, name, etc. It is used to report to the Jade Emperor and the Heavenly Court.

On these, it is usually written that on a certain day of a certain month of a certain year, in a certain village in a certain state, a certain temple was used to receive a certain magic certificate, and then the certificate was given to the gods, and the gods were informed that they had received protection from soldiers and horses, and the names of the three masters were signed.

The disciples waiting to be ordained stood in the hall, and the Taoist in yellow robe came forward and recited Taoist scriptures.

“At that time, Taishang Laojun had told Wuxiang Zhenren and others about the precepts and regulations, and he also talked about the ten things of dignity. He had not yet announced them to you. Now I am telling you about them, as they are the most important…” The Taoist in yellow robe recited “Ten Things of Xuanmen Dignity” and warned everyone.

"The Supreme One said: One is to hold the altar, two is to pay respects, three is to go in and out, four is to sit up, five is to hold the bottle, six is ​​to wash, seven is to use towels and utensils, eight is to eat, nine is to ask for the Dharma, and ten is to protect and support."

"These ten things are the matters of my sect. I will teach you to practice them and persuade men and women to ascend to the level of immortals. Wuxiang bows his head, kowtows to the ground, kneels for a long time and believes..."

The guardian monk chanted, and Li Daoxuan felt drowsy.

This situation was probably similar to a class, which always made people yawn. However, under the watchful eyes of the public, he still had some sense of propriety.

After the guardian monk finished reciting the ten solemnities, he smiled at the old Taoist priest behind him. The Taoist priest in red watching him also looked happy.

After all, the conferment of the ordination certificate symbolizes the prosperity of Taoism.

Nowadays, foreign religions are prevalent, Buddhism is gaining momentum, folk teachings are endless, and the Maxian in the north is prosperous.

Although Taoism has gone through thousands of years, it must be passed on.

Zhang Renzheng, the 61st Heavenly Master of Mount Longhu, worked hard to make the Zhengyi League glorious. He passed on the blood of the three mountains and advanced and retreated with the Maoshan Taoist sect. Baiyun Temple is one of the three palaces and five temples of Maoshan, so it is naturally valued by Mount Longhu.

Although he could not go to the Wanfa Sect Temple to receive the ordination, Changming Zhenren sent a letter to Zhang Tianshi, so Zhang Tianshi naturally gave face to Changming Zhenren.

After all, in Xuanmen Taoism, the title of Changming Zhenren is no less than that of Tianshi.

"Present the memorial." The old Taoist said leisurely, and a Taoist priest in purple came forward to collect the memorial and then presented it to the old Taoist.

The old Taoist took his disciple's memorial and walked before the Jade Emperor, reciting it devoutly, and conveyed his disciple's memorial to the will of heaven.

During this time, the Taoists continued to chant the Zhengyi Weiyi Sutra with loud voices.

"Next, you should go to the master and receive the talismans of the twenty-eight constellations and seven stars. If you do not accept them, the star officials in heaven will not descend to you to prolong your life. The heavenly officials will not respond and will not descend even if you are summoned. If you accept them, you will be called to the heavenly officials to prolong your life. If you pray to the star officials and do as they say, you will attain the Tao and ascend to immortality, and the gates of heaven will open by themselves."

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"From Daluo above to the boundless below, in the ten directions and three realms, the Great Dao responds and preaches the Dharma. The thirty-six divisions, the true Dharma, the Dharma, the outer and inner treasures, the talismans and precious scriptures, all arise to take refuge."

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It was during this period of chanting that the old Taoist priest conferred upon his disciples the official titles and the altars to which they belonged.

Every time someone sings, there are waves of scripture sounds.

"Tell the disciple Li Daoxuan, the altar Jing said: Flying spirits to the altar, recovering nature and ascending to the true Jing. Qi Zhi: Zhen Duozhi leads the spirit and qi on the right."

"The Taishang Yiguan Tongzi Lu."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked. The Taoists looked at each other in confusion.

The Tai Shang Yi Guan Tong Zi Talisman is from the "Tai Shang Zheng Yi Meng Wei Jing Talisman", which is a fifth-grade title.

This kind of cross-grade acquisition is rare in the Taoist sect. Most of the ordinary disciples who are granted the talisman start with the Dugong talisman. After three or four years, they have improved their Taoist skills and met the requirements of the Tiantan Jade Code before they can be promoted to the Mengwei talisman.

I never thought that someone would directly grant me the Alliance Power Scripture today. It is really strange.

However, the three masters of the altar were silent, the six guardians did not raise any objections, and no ordinary Taoist priests asked any more questions. Except for the three masters, everyone looked at Li Daoxuan in surprise, with many doubts in their hearts.

Seeing this, the old Taoist looked pleased. He pointed outside the hall and said, "Daoxuan's Taoism has improved greatly, and he has entered the inner world. If you are dissatisfied, you can discuss Taoism with him. In this ordination ceremony, success or failure will be the only issue, only Taoism will be considered."

"I have a doubt!" As soon as the old Taoist finished speaking, a Taoist in a green robe came out. He raised his hut and bowed to the old Taoist, then looked at Li Daoxuan and said, "Those who have been granted the talisman in the past have all started with the talisman of capital merit, and few have been granted the talisman of alliance and prestige. Even the successor of the Heavenly Master's Mansion is the same. Although Daoxuan is smart, I don't think he can obtain the talisman of alliance and prestige."

"If you have any doubts, then we can discuss them. Why talk too much?" The old Taoist said nonchalantly. "You should all know the old Taoist's rules. The one who has achieved success comes first. If you can surpass me in Taoism, the abbot of Baiyun Temple will also be able to give you a chance."

"Daoxuan, are you willing to compete with your Senior Brother Wang?"

"Master, I am willing." Li Daoxuan responded.

"Very good." The old Taoist nodded and asked someone to bring in two yellow talismans. He placed a cinnabar wolf-hair brush on them and said to the two of them, "Put one stick of incense on each of you and draw one talisman."

Li Daoxuan straightened his robe and stood up calmly. Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he and Taoist Wang walked to the table together.

All the Taoists in the Jade Emperor Hall were delighted. After all, such a scene was rare in a century. The outcome of the battle in court was unpredictable.

The other two divisions did not try to stop this, and it was obvious that this had been discussed beforehand.

Maybe this Junior Brother Li really has some skills?
The hall was quiet, and both Li Daoxuan and Taoist Wang held up their wolf-hair brushes.

The fight begins.

(End of this chapter)