Chapter 456: Gods and Immortals Come into Dreams Seven hundred days and nights have passed since I started refining the elixir. Just as the world has undergone tremendous changes during these seven hundred days and nights, spiritual practice has also made great progress during these seven hundred days and nights. But doubts also linger during these seven hundred days and nights. As early as when he was in the Western Regions, he had vaguely "glimpsed" the truth of the great way between heaven and earth, the opportunity for longevity, which should be a sign that his cultivation was close to perfection. However, that place was always shrouded in a layer of fog, and it was like he was in a dense forest with mountains and rivers, and it was difficult to find the direction and there was no way out, so it naturally could not come true. Then it was time to search for direction and clear the fog. But I never thought that until now, the fog is still that fog and the way forward is still unknown. Why is there no change at all? Why can't I find any direction? Lin Jue couldn't help but think about this question. Is it because I am too obsessed? However, in the process of traveling around the world and visiting famous mountains from the East China Sea to the Western Regions, the sea of ​​clouds rises and falls, the wind and flowers sway, and there are often times when I feel touched and times when I let go. At that time, there is no obsession in my heart.

Could it be that my cultivation is too short and my accomplishments are still shallow? It is true that Taoism and cultivation are not the same thing. Although I have talent, luck, and the help of the silver-eating ghost, I have completed the journey that other immortals took dozens or hundreds of years to achieve in just a dozen years. But if you think about other immortals, which one is not a genius, which one does not have luck, opportunity, or even the help of the time? Most of them still need dozens or hundreds of years. It’s not that there are no people who can practice for a longer period of time, but that’s the maximum lifespan of mortals in most cases. But if this is the case, how can the Corpse Tiger King become real? Could it be that monsters are different from humans? Lin Jue shook his head and stopped thinking about it for the time being. He just said to the junior sister beside him: "I'm going to take a nap. It's still the same as before. Call me in half an hour." "remember." Junior sister is also very tired. The senior brother was refining a pill and made her very tired. But he never thought that when Lin Jue took a nap, a spirit would come into his dream - He was a priest who came to ask for an audience. He was wearing a bright red official robe and had a five-colored divine light around him. Two heavenly soldiers followed on his left and right. In the void, the priest saluted him: "Your Majesty, I am the ceremonial officer of the residence of the Three Realms Demon Suppression and Protection Saint Guanghua Xianling Zhenjun under the throne of the Heavenly Lord. I am honored to be here." The so-called Three Realms Demon-Suppressing Guardian of the Saint Guanghua Xianling True Lord is the Guardian of the Saint. When Lin Jue heard this title, he felt a little bit of sarcasm, but also a little bit of solemnity and doubt: "What does the priest want from me?" "The Immortal's practice is almost complete, and I heard that he is refining the golden elixir. Haha, although the way of our gods is different from the way of the Lingfa School and the Danding School, I have seen a lot and know a little bit, so I came here specially to congratulate the Immortal. When the Immortal takes the golden elixir, he will become a real immortal. Tsk, I haven't seen a Taoist from the Lingfa School become an immortal for hundreds of years. Congratulations." The priest smiled and saluted him. "What do you mean, Priest?" "Why should the Immortal be so vigilant? The gods have their own duties and virtues, as well as their own restrictions. Since ancient times, unless the cultivators themselves have deficient virtues or committed serious sins, it has never been heard of that the gods prevented the cultivators from becoming immortals."

The priest smiled sincerely: "I came here this time because the Heavenly God values ​​your virtue and character and wants to help you become an immortal. He has named you the Great Guardian of the Law, and your statue stands beside him. He enjoys half of the incense in the Heavenly God Hall. All other treatment is the same as that of the Four Saints." Lin Jue frowned, but still answered tactfully: "Thanks to the kindness of the Heavenly Man, I do not want to ascend to heaven to become a god, I only wish to be a free and easy immortal." "Huh? Why?" The priest was puzzled. "You must know that this is no longer the ancient times. Today is the world of incense and gods. Even if you can achieve enlightenment, longevity does not mean eternal life. Moreover, immortals also have their own tribulations. Isn't the Queen Mother of the East unable to cope with the tribulations? Only by becoming a god can you live long." "That's not the ambition." "How can one achieve enlightenment without ascending to heaven?" "Aren't there many immortals in the world?" "Those are all ancient immortals..." "I really don't want to." "Master, do you think that ascending to the Ninth Heaven and having a position means you are not free enough? Well, there is no need to be so. There are many immortals in the heavens. Some of them are as good as the True Lords and the famous gods worshipped by the world. Why are their names rarely heard? It is because they are free and easy in the Ninth Heaven and are not so busy, so naturally people rarely hear their names." Do you want me to say that Tian Weng is disloyal and that I only have the intention to fight him and will never accept his reward or serve under him? Lin Jue still smiled at this time: "This matter is very important, please let me finish refining the pill before I talk about it." "Is it because of an old grudge between you and my Master? Haha, that's not necessary. My Master is also a generous person. Moreover, you have done a good deed in my Master's memory many years ago, so he can understand the big picture. I only hope that you can achieve enlightenment and ascend to heaven soon. Then, I and my Master will bring three thousand heavenly soldiers, five hundred ceremonial officials, and countless cranes and precious birds to take you there." "You need to think about this." "Why does the real person keep declining?" "I am a Taoist who practices Taoism. I am free in my heart and do not want to be an official." "Going to heaven as a god, although being an official, does not necessarily require a real job, and you can bring your relatives and friends with you to heaven. Isn't this much better than being exposed to the wind, sun, snow and rain in the mountains?" "How can there be a vacant position when the world is changing so drastically? I just don't want to get involved in this mess." The priest tried to persuade him several times, but Lin Jue still refused. At this moment, someone was shaking him. A soft cry sounded in my ears: "Senior brother..." "Why does the Immortal have to do this? Nowadays, it is not easy for the spiritual practitioners to become immortals without other help. Moreover, judging from the changes in the celestial phenomena, the golden elixir you refined should be the legendary four-sided five-element golden elixir. To be honest, I know an immortal from the Danding School who became immortal by eating this elixir. Please guess, Immortal, how many of these elixirs have been refined from ancient times to now? Does the one in your furnace still have the magical effect of making people become immortals on the spot?" The priest shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Someone is calling you outside. I dare not disturb you from refining the elixir. Please consider it carefully. I will come again before the elixir is ready." "Senior brother..." The face of the junior sister appeared in front of him, and she was shaking his shoulders. Lin Jue suddenly frowned. "Half an hour has passed." "Okay." "Brother, are you too tired? In the past, you would wake up as soon as I called you." The younger sister asked with concern, "Second Brother is also very accomplished in alchemy, why don't you ask him to come over and help you?"

"no……" Lin Jue still frowned with a serious expression. The priest in the dream came politely, so he treated him with courtesy. This was a critical moment for him, and he was even more unwilling to fall out with Tianweng and Protector Zhenjun. If he could achieve enlightenment, who would be afraid of that damn True Lord? But even with such a polite conversation, he vaguely sensed something and his face looked a little unhappy. This actually has a huge impact on one’s mood. Lin Jue had no choice but to suppress it, not thinking about it or guessing, and concentrated on the path ahead. "but--" Lin Jue turned to look at his junior sister again: "Junior sister, when you change Fuyao, please go back to Yishan and tell Senior Brother that this is a critical moment for me, and perhaps also for Fuqiu Temple. Please be sure to borrow the Mountain Moving Mirror for me." "what?" The little sister was startled for a moment, but seeing his expression and hearing about the Mountain Moving Mirror, she knew that the matter was of great importance, so she immediately agreed: "I will talk to the eldest brother." "Just in case." "Know!" Lin Jue withdrew his thoughts and continued to throw something. "Om..." Suddenly, a dragon roar came from the furnace, penetrating the beams and tiles of the house. The raging fire in the furnace and the gradually taking shape of the golden elixir's aura seemed to transform into a fire dragon, swirling and crashing around in the furnace, making the furnace rumble. In the blink of an eye, the cauldron seemed to be broken. "Quiet!" Lin Jue shouted angrily in a deep voice. Most people in the world fear power rather than virtue, while most people in the world fear virtue rather than power. The gods here do not specifically refer to the gods incense and worship above the nine heavens, but all the gods and virtuous beings in the world. In addition to his merits, Lin Jue also had a level of Taoist skills that the alchemists of the Danding School did not possess. With this scolding, his virtue and power were so great that the fire dragon in the furnace actually became much quieter. At the same time, in the southern part of the city, dignitaries were strolling on the streets with their concubines, peddlers were carrying loads on their shoulders, some were pushing carts, some were carrying sedan chairs, some were having a drink in the tavern, some were drinking tea and discussing their concerns about the world today, and some were begging on the street. There were thousands of people of all shapes and sizes, and suddenly they were all startled and looked towards the source of the sound. "What...what's that sound?" "What's that screaming?" "It is so clear and long, shaking the clouds, could it be the legendary dragon's roar?" "Where did it come from?" "That's... Master Lin's residence! Legend has it that Master Lin is refining elixirs in the capital, and some say that Master Lin is taking the dragon energy from ginger!"

Lin Jue dozed off for a moment, and another immortal appeared in his dream. He was an old immortal, also an ancient immortal, wearing old white clothes, with white hair and beard, and smiling: "Fellow Daoist, I am the Taoist Master Xuanming. I am honored to meet you." "Thank you." Lin Jue returned the greeting. "What is the matter with you, senior?" "You and I are destined to be together. Do you know where this fate lies?" Lin Jue just glanced at him and said, "Because the senior became an immortal by eating the golden elixir of the four directions and five elements." "Fellow Taoist, you have good vision!" Xuanming Zhenren smiled, "But there is one more thing. A few hundred years ago, I also practiced in Yishan. At that time, I was affiliated with Jiulong Temple. Because Fuqiu Temple also has alchemy skills, I have always been on good terms with Fuqiu Temple and often visited it." "So that's the case." After hearing this, Lin Jue bowed again and said, "Greetings, Senior." "That's not necessary. Those who practice Taoism, unless they come from the same sect, should treat each other as equals. Moreover, when three people are walking together, the child can also be a teacher." Xuanming Zhenren waved his hand and said, "I came here this time because I heard that there are people in the world who are refining the Four Directions Five Elements Golden Pill. I felt that we are predestined. It happened that the Protector Zhenjun asked me to help intercede, so I will tell you--" Xuan Ming Zhenren was quite direct: "The Guardian Saint felt that he had some grudges against you. At this unusual time, he did not want to make an enemy of an immortal who was good at fighting, so he asked me to come here and recruit you to join the Tianweng. If you agree, the past grudges will be written off, and your status and incense in front of the Tianweng God will not be reduced. The Tianweng treats the gods under his command well. "If you don't agree, I guess I'll just have to try to trip you up. "Are you willing?" Lin Jue also answered directly: "Junior doesn't want to." "That depends on your ability." Xuan Ming Zhenren waved his hand, "In that case, I won't persuade you any further. But since we are here, we can still have a chat." "my pleasure." Taoist Xuanming waved his hand, and in the vast white sky and earth, mountains and rivers were outlined with light ink. At first glance, it seemed too freehand and not real, but only the two people who came from Yishan knew that this was the real scene of Yishan in the mountain fog after the rain. With a few more strokes, like ink and mist, a pavilion, a coffee table, a pot of tea and two teacups were outlined between the mountains in the ink landscape painting, with a little white smoke rising from it. "It's not an easy task just to collect all the materials for the Four Elements Golden Pill these days, right?" "Which one did you eat, senior?" "The seventh one..." "Seven now..." While refining the elixir, the world was in turmoil and the gods were watching, but the two of them sat here and talked with each other. They didn't talk about anything else but sighing about Yishan and the elixir. They were really free and easy like Taoists. (End of this chapter)