I have a Taoist temple that connects me to other worlds

"Sword practice begins with form. How can one successfully learn swordsmanship if they can't even swing a sword?" In the training grounds of the Jingxu Temple, Li Yunshang pinched a tree branch, adjusting Mo Xiang's sword-wielding posture.

Mo Xiang's fair face was covered in sweat, and she looked like a steamed shrimp fresh out of the steamer. Her hand gripped the iron sword, trembling incessantly, but she still gritted her teeth and persevered.

Having witnessed Li Yunshang's swordsmanship these past few days, Mo Xiang also wanted to practice the sword with her. However, despite Li Yunshang's gluttony, she was strict when it came to teaching. Jiang Wen, watching from the side, felt a little concerned and wanted to advise Mo Xiang to give up learning the sword.

But Mo Xiang insisted, so he could only let her learn.

Several days had passed since the last riot, and the village at the foot of Jingxu Temple had largely returned to its former tranquility.

Perhaps because the villagers had witnessed Li Yunshang's divine aura, they all wanted to send their children to the temple to become disciples. Jiang Wen didn't want to reveal too many secrets for the time being, so he didn't plan on accepting any disciples.

This made the villagers in the nearby villages feel very regretful.

So, they discussed and built an ancestral hall in each village to worship the immortals in Jingxu Temple. This action was somewhat unexpected to Jiang Wen and brought him extra incense offerings.

Jiang Wen was naturally happy to see this situation. He informed everyone of the title of the Three Pure Ones, the Taoist Ancestors, and incidentally added a "Good Weather and Bountiful Harvests" BUFF to each ancestral hall. As long as the villagers continued to offer their sincere worship, the incense offerings they obtained would be enough to sustain the BUFF's consumption.

This was also a new ability he had discovered, somewhat similar to the legendary divine protection. However, his protection was much more convenient than that of the gods. As long as there were enough believers, he could even stack BUFFs, which was very convenient and quick.

He immediately attached himself to the statue and opened his Dharma Eyes to survey the surroundings. He saw several strangers in plain clothes standing on flying swords around the temple, silently watching it.

Jiang Wen took this opportunity to ask Li Yunshang about her grievances with these people.

The temple was unusually quiet late at night, and even the usually noisy insects dared not chirp. Jiang Wen was sitting on his bed, cultivating, when he suddenly felt something was wrong. A disgusting smell arose spontaneously, indicating that something was disturbing the temple.

From their conversation just now, he knew that these people were coming for Li Yunshang. Although he didn't know what trouble the girl had gotten into, he couldn't worry about so much at this time.

"Are you saying that the Marquis of Pingnan wants to sever the Great Qian's dragon vein? And secretly adopted heretical sorcerers?"

The voice came, and a white-robed elder stood in the air. His eyes were fixed on the brightly lit temple, and his face was without joy or sorrow.

"No matter how well this girl can run, she can't escape the Elder's eyes. Didn't we still find her?"

"That Taoist can't even fly. He usually walks or takes a carriage when he goes out. He must be a fake Taoist."

"Mm." The elder responded calmly, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings of the temple. "This temple is indeed a bit mysterious. No wonder it can conceal my tracking. Have you investigated the people here clearly? Don't let things go wrong and become a joke."

Pushing open Li Yunshang's room, he saw that she was still sound asleep.

"I was injured a bit and came here to recuperate. I thought I could meet a senior from the Righteous God Sect nearby, but it was all in vain. Seeing that your temple can conceal auras, I wanted to stay for a few days, but I didn't expect to implicate you." Li Yunshang sighed, clutching the flying sword tightly in her hand.

Jiang Wen couldn't help but feel a headache.

"Marquis of Pingnan? Lackeys? What grudges do you have with them?" The temple had the protection of the divine statue, and the other party seemed to think there was something fishy about it, so they didn't dare to enter for the time being.

"Enemies?" Li Yunshang responded blankly.

"Yes, Elder."

Jiang Wen took out his tablet and turned on the monitor, aiming the camera at the sky outside the temple. In high-precision night vision mode, the figures of several people could be seen clearly.

What time is it? How can this girl not have any sense of crisis? The enemies have invaded right under her nose, why doesn't she react?

He reached out and pushed Li Yunshang. The girl rubbed her eyes, still sleepy. She stared blankly at Jiang Wen, about to say something, but Jiang Wen covered her mouth.

"I'll go distract them. I definitely won't implicate you." The girl said, stubbornly rushing out. Fortunately, Jiang Wen stopped her in time.

This girl is a good person, and Jiang Wen believed that she wouldn't harm him.

"Hush, your enemies seem to have arrived."

"She's here?"

"Elder, rest assured, I have thoroughly investigated this temple inside and out. Although this temple has some strange places, it only houses a Taoist and the two little girls he adopted. According to the villagers, no one else has been seen."

But this idea was shattered by a sudden attack after only one night.

"Very good. Capture that girl from the Tai Shen Palace. Afterwards, there's no need to leave any clues here. The Marquis's grand plan cannot have any omissions."

They each went to the four sides of the temple, each holding a large flag of different colors.

As the four people waved them, a four-colored formation enveloped the entire temple.

Jiang Wen only felt a sense of suffocation coming over him. He withdrew his consciousness from the statue. After getting dressed, he pushed the door open and walked out.

"That's right, I've already obtained their most important thing. These people are chasing me for that thing." Li Yunshang said, with a somewhat guilty expression. "I'm so sorry for dragging you into this. I originally planned to leave in a few days. I didn't expect these people to come so quickly."

"It's too late for you to leave now, so we can only think of a way." Jiang Wen comforted her. "I just strengthened the temple's defenses. The other party won't be able to get in for a while."

"Oh?! Perhaps you have some hidden secret?" Li Yunshang's eyes lit up, and she sat back down. "I knew you definitely weren't simple."

"..." Jiang Wen was a little stunned, but he checked his merit points. There were still more than 5,000 available, which should be enough to exchange for a spell to repel the enemy.

"It can't be considered a secret, but there are still some backup plans."