The system asked me, a weak woman, to challenge a saint

Shuangxi Town is not big, and the lives of the residents appear simple and unpretentious.

At this time, Xiao Yuhan, who was wearing a green robe, stood out among the crowds of people going in and out of Bajun. But her mind was not looking at the grocery stores and fair-skinned and beautiful girls in this small town, but looking for an inn where she could settle down.

The fatigue of the journey made her feel a little tired, so she planned to stop in the town and inquire about the way to Shangqing Palace.

In the evening of that day, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the streets of Shuangxi Town. Xiao Yuhan dragged her tired body and found an inconspicuous-looking inn in an alley. The front door of this inn is relatively shabby, in sharp contrast to the adjacent wine shop with a brand new sign. But this is in line with Xiao Yuhan's principle of being low-key and cautious during this trip.

She pushed open the door of the inn and found that the environment inside was also very simple. The dim light shined on the wooden floor. The landlady was holding a tray to entertain the guests, while she warmly greeted Xiao Yuhan to settle down in a good guest room. Xiao Yuhan smiled back and said that she planned to stay a few more days.

In this way, Xiao Yuhan started her new life in this inn in the border town of Bajun. Although it was a simple place, it brought her rare peace and tranquility. Every morning, she would ask the innkeeper's wife to help her prepare a breakfast and enjoy the ordinary life of a common citizen. Whenever night falls, Xiao Yuhan will hide in his room, sort out his mood, and prepare for the upcoming challenges.

During the few days he stayed in Shuangxi Town, Xiao Yuhan began to notice the regional customs that were different from other places. The people here have obviously different living habits from other areas in Dajin that Xiao Yuhan has seen, and even the exercises they practice have their own unique styles. Xiao Yuhan recalled some rumors Chen Jiaoer told her about Shu Tianshi Tao and local sects before she left Qinglong Fort.

Xiao Yuhan thought of this and asked Xiao Xuan in her mind: "Sister Xuan, do you know the ghost way?"

Xiao Xuan had ignored Xiao Yuhan in Xiapi for the past three years and rarely answered Xiao Yuhan's inquiries unless it was an urgent matter. However, since entering Shu, she seemed to have returned to normal and would respond positively to Xiao Yuhan's questions and answers.

Xiao Xuan said: "Later generations believe that the ghost path is another name for the Celestial Master's Dao, but now the ghost path has not been fully integrated into the Celestial Master's Dao."

Xiao Yuhan asked doubtfully: "But Chen Jiao'er said that the Celestial Master Dao and the Ghost Dao are not easy to deal with, and you said they are the same thing. What's going on?"

Xiao Xuan replied: "Xiaohan, Tianshi Tao is not originally a local religion in Shu. Tianshi Tao originated in the Han Dynasty and was founded by the Taoist master Zhang Daoling. This Taoist sect is used to exorcise ghosts and subjugate demons, ward off evil spirits and suppress evil spirits. It is the main belief content. The Tianshi Taoism inherited from Zhang Daoling is permeated with Taoist elements, emphasizing the cultivation of Taoism, internal alchemy and external refining, while focusing on the use of incantations, magic spells and spiritual talisman formations, etc., and pays more attention to the belief in ghosts and gods, yin and yang and the five elements. research on aspects.

After Zhang Daoling entered Shu, he learned and improved the techniques of local monks in Shu, and founded the ghost path lineage. Ghost Way advocates the practice of yin and yang, ghosts, ghosts and gods. Ghost monks are good at controlling yin energy, summoning ghosts to control souls, conducting ghosts and conspiracies, etc., especially various evil and ghost spells specifically targeting these ghostly things. Due to the particularity of the Ghost School's training and the mysterious protection of the Yin and Yang, most Ghost monks are well aware of fate and blood feuds between their enemies, and can predict, decipher and respond to various omens.

Monks of the ghost path are also good at controlling various ghosts and gods in the yin and yang world, such as drought demons, water monsters, earth cats, spiders, etc. They control these ghosts and gods through various powerful formations and spells, thereby enhancing their strength and status in the world of immortality. Although most of the actions of Ghost Dao monks are very secretive, they have a very high reputation in the local immortal world and are admired by other cultivators. There are even many laymen who want to learn Ghost Dao techniques and cultivate into Ghost Immortals.

Since Zhang Daoling did not always preach in one place, after the Shangqing Palace was built, he went to other places to preach, and this place was left to his disciples. As time goes by, the ghost path of Tianshi Dao has penetrated into various places and formed many local sect forces. These local ghost forces not only have a very in-depth understanding of local ghosts and gods, but they can also use their influence to provide various support and assistance to monks practicing ghosts.

If this situation is in a political era, of course it will have a very positive effect. Local religion can be used to stabilize people's livelihood and public opinion in border areas. But you have to know that these are troubled times. The jurisdiction of the Jin Dynasty in Shu is very weak, and there are slightly stronger forces. If they cause disturbance, ghost monks who do not belong to the orthodox Celestial Master's Way will become evil cultivators, disrupting people's livelihood and even dominating one side. "

Xiao Yuhan listened quietly to Xiao Xuan's story. She gradually realized that the world of cultivating immortals in Bashu was far from being as simple as she imagined. She secretly made up her mind to be cautious and stay away from troubles along the way.

After a few leisurely days in Shuangxi Town, Xiao Yuhan stayed in a small inn in the southwest of the town. The proprietress here was a middle-aged woman who was enthusiastic and diligent. She told Xiao Yuhan many interesting things about the town. After visiting for a few days, she found a Taoist temple in the north of the town. It was very popular and seemed to be very respected by the locals. She observed it from a distance for a few days and felt that there was nothing wrong with it, so she curiously walked closer to find out more about the mysterious beliefs of the Shu people.

As soon as he entered this ancient Taoist temple, Xiao Yuhan saw incense smoke filling the entire hall, and an endless stream of devout believers offering incense and praying for blessings from the gods. The incense here is extremely strong, and compared with other Taoist temples Xiao Yuhan has seen before, it seems more solemn and mysterious.

I saw a huge statue in the middle of the hall, surrounded by dozens of statues of Taoist gods. The believers worshiped each statue in turn. The elders and disciples in the Taoist temple were busy maintaining order, and from time to time they also answered questions for the believers. There was a solemn and solemn atmosphere in the hall, and she could feel the piety of every believer present. In this solemn atmosphere, Xiao Yuhan also found a moment of tranquility and peace in her heart.

However, in this peaceful atmosphere, Xiao Yuhan asked the Taoist priest for news about Shangqing Palace, and she couldn't help but feel subtle fluctuations in her heart. During the communication process, she found that the Taoist priests in these Taoist temples were much more sensitive to the topic of Shangqing Palace. It seemed that this topic touched a certain taboo in their hearts.

"Excuse me, Taoist priest, how old is this Taoist temple?"

"Compassion, compassion, this Taoist temple has a history of more than [-] years and has inherited our Shu Taoist tradition."

Xiao Yuhan looked at the surrounding buildings with interest, and then asked casually: "Oh, that's it. Taoist priest, do you know how to get to Shangqing Palace?"

When the Taoist priest heard this, his eyes changed obviously, and he looked slightly defensive, but he still replied: "The Shangqing Palace is located in Qingcheng Mountain in the northwest, and it is a thousand miles away along the mountain range. The road to Shuangxi Town is not the way to Shuangxi. The best route, but since the war between Qin and Jin, the Jin Dynasty lost its safe route to Shu, and Shuangxi Town has gradually become more lively. If you want to go northwest, hurry up and get on the road."

Xiao Yuhan noticed the Taoist priest's reaction. Although she was full of doubts, she couldn't ask any more questions, so she said, "Thank you, Taoist priest, for your answer."

Xiao Yuhan was about to turn around and leave when she heard the Taoist whisper: "Nowadays, the relationship between the Ghost Path and the Heavenly Master Path is subtle. If you want to go to the Shangqing Palace, you must proceed with caution."