Chapter 240 Spiritual Testing Ceremony
In the twelfth year of Zhengyong, it was the fifth day of the second lunar month.
Your Majesty has issued a special edict here to hold a "Spirit Testing Ceremony"!
[The emperor was entrusted with the mission of heaven, and the edict said: There are immortals in the world, and I will also get them. However, all the people in the world are my subjects, and I am determined to teach them. 】
[However, the way of heaven is fifty, and one of them escapes. Therefore, when Heaven is about to entrust this person with a great responsibility, he must first strain his mind and will, strain his muscles and bones, starve his body and skin, and mess up his actions, so that he can move his heart and forbearance and gain what he cannot. 】
[Those who cultivate immortality need to have spiritual roots. Those without spiritual roots will have no chance of becoming immortals for life. 】
[To this end, I have specially held a spirit testing ceremony. All children between the ages of five and sixteen in the Gyeonggi area can go to the Shangwu Division to register and select a date to hold the spirit testing ceremony! 】
[Every official of the imperial court, relatives of the emperor, common people, traffickers and lackeys are all eligible to participate in the Spirit Testing Ceremony! 】
[Everyone who passes the Spiritual Testing Ceremony will be trained by the imperial court and will serve as my guardian, Dayu, and will also become a cultivator of immortality! 】
【Appreciate this! ! ! 】
When this imperial edict was sent out from the Supervisor of Ceremonies, it was as if a high-explosive bomb had been dropped into a calm pool of water, causing huge winds and waves in an instant.
"Seizure, Spiritual Testing Ceremony!"
"Your Majesty, what are you going to do?"
"Your Majesty wants to announce the method of cultivation?!"
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is wise!"
"He is worthy of being the most sage monarch in history!"
"Quickly, hurry up and inform the clan members and bring all the children in the clan to the capital!"
"Spiritual Testing Ceremony...Spiritual Roots, I wonder if I have spiritual roots?"
"What a pity! My son is already over sixteen years old, I don't know..."
“The imperial edict only mentions the Gyeonggi area, but other states and counties...”
"My, my son can also attend the Spiritual Testing Ceremony? That's great!"
"Your Majesty! As long as my son has those spiritual roots, he can reach heaven in one step!"
"This is easier than the imperial examination..."
For a time, everyone from the emperor's relatives, civil and military officials to the common people, traffickers and lackeys were discussing this matter.
In just half a day, all the strongholds of Shangwu Division were already crowded with people coming to register.
Some people even thought of fishing in troubled waters and bringing in older people, but unfortunately they were all beaten with sticks.
For a time, the entire capital city, surrounding counties, villages, and even surrounding prefectures and counties heard the news, and countless people rushed towards the capital city.
In just a few days, everywhere in the capital was overcrowded and news was flying everywhere.
In fact, the content of this imperial edict is still spreading to other states and counties at a rapid speed, and countless people are discussing it.
cabinet.
Several cabinet ministers had no intention of working at all. They all gathered together and looked at each other, not knowing what they were thinking.
They were still maintaining the imperial court and maintaining the war in the south, but they didn't expect that His Majesty would suddenly cause such a big thing.
For a moment, several people were confused.
In the end, it was the mature Lu Xiangqing who took the lead and said, "Colleagues, what do you think of your Majesty's matter?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Xuanyue took the lead and said: "I am skeptical about the matter of cultivating immortals because of my strange powers!"
"His Majesty's imperial edict states that once a spiritual root is found, it will be supported by the imperial court and can even serve as an official in the imperial court. This matter... is really ridiculous!"
"How could I be suppressed by a Lao Shizi spiritual root after studying hard for ten years..."
Lu Xiangqing was the first to shake his head and said: "Mr. Zheng, there are indeed people who cultivate immortality in this world. I have seen it with my own eyes."
"This..."
Zheng Xuanyue was stunned, his views were overturned for a moment, and he couldn't believe it.
Han Chuang, a scholar who has studied hard for more than ten years, is not as good as a child with spiritual roots. This...
Lu Xiangqing looked at Wang Anshidao: "I don't know, Mr. Wang, what do you think?"
Wang Anshi acted very calmly and said: "Since your Majesty has issued the imperial edict, there is nothing we can do even if we object again."
"The top priority is to prepare for and deal with the aftermath of the Spiritual Testing Ceremony."
"As far as I know, there is only one mortal in a million who carries spiritual roots, and the number is extremely rare."
"How many ordinary people can there be in the Gyeonggi region? Two million are as strong as the sky, and the number of people with spiritual roots can only be more than 200 at most, or even less."
"It will take at least more than ten years for them to grow up. For the court and the world, their impact is not very big."
"What I have to do now is to ensure the stability of the southern army's logistics, food and supplies."
"Master Xu's previous information has shown that King Chen, Tianlong Temple, and the remaining rebels from Yun Mengze have gathered in Xuzhou, and the war... is about to begin!"
Wang Anshi's words made several people present breathe a sigh of relief.
But Lu Xiangqing took a deep look at Wang Anshi. Where did he learn so many things?
It seems that my family should also secretly look for some cultivators.
For some reason, an idea suddenly came to Lu Xiangqing's mind.
In the future, Dayu...will be dominated by cultivators!
At this moment, a figure trotted in, but it was Cai Dashi who had already disappeared.
He first smiled and bowed respectfully to several cabinet ministers. Then he came to Wang Anshi and Yuan Qichang and whispered: "Master Wang, Master Yuan, your Majesty invites you."
"Your Majesty?"
Wang Anshi's expression changed, and he stood up immediately and said: "Your Majesty, I will take my leave now."
"Easy to say."
Wang Anshi, Yuan Qichang, and Cai Dashi left one after another, and soon only Lu Xiangqing, Zheng Xuanyue, Li Changfeng and others were left in the cabinet.
Zheng Xuanyue asked strangely: "What are you going to do, Mr. Wang?"
"Not sure."
"Your Majesty is inviting you? Maybe it's about the Spiritual Testing Ceremony."
Several people discussed in low voices, but were obviously absent-minded. Then they excused themselves and returned to the mansion. They quickly gathered the children of the appropriate age in the clan and taught them earnestly. By the way, they sent someone to the Shangwu Division to register.
Some people unexpectedly wrote letters to their tribesmen in other places, asking them to rush to the capital with their children of school age.
In the palace, Wang Anshi asked strangely: "What's the important thing for your Majesty to recruit us now?"
Yuan Qichang was also confused and shook his head: "I don't know even the lower officials."
Cai Dashi smiled and said: "This is what a young eunuch came to tell me. It seems that there is a great opportunity... waiting for us!" "Oh?"
Baiyu Jingnei.
Zheng Yi was closing his eyes to rest, while outside the room, groups of shadow guards and Ouchi guards were guided into the exclusive room by dedicated personnel.
But there were more people waiting for something in different rooms of Bai Yujing.
These people are all shadow guards who have been brainwashed since childhood and are loyal to Zheng Yi.
As well as those whose identities have been tested and who are extremely loyal to Zheng Yi, including Ouchi guards and members of the imperial party.
The spirit testing ceremony is scheduled to be held in a month.
Of course, Zheng Yi was not out of kindness and releasing cultivation resources in vain.
Instead, make the plate bigger!
The more monks you gather under your command, the stronger your power will be and the more benefits you will gain.
The identities of the children with spiritual roots found in the spirit testing ceremony a month later must be a mixed bag of good and bad.
But Zheng Yi doesn't care about these.
After all, in Zheng Yi's view, they were just outer disciples or even handyman disciples.
Only those who are highly talented, loyal to him, and have passed the test of a lot of time can enter and become 'inner disciples'.
But before that, he wanted to search for those with spiritual roots among all the Shadow Guards, Ouchi Guards, and members of the Imperial Party, and become 'inner disciples' in advance!
As for his children, of course they are 'core disciples'.
The entire Dayu will become a cultivation sect that belongs exclusively to Zheng Yi!
At this moment, Chen Zhongyi came out with six figures.
"Greetings to Your Majesty~!"
Six innate warriors, including Chen Zhong, Chen Xiao, Chen Yi, Chen Li, Chen Ti, and Chen Zhi, knelt down respectfully.
"Flat body."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The six people stood up respectfully. There were more than 500 Shadow Guards, including more than 400 people undergoing physical examination, and only more than 100 palace maids.
But only these six people have successfully advanced to the innate level by relying on the "Black Lotus Book"!
Even their names were given by Zheng Yi, and they were given the highest honor and favor.
Chen Liancang raised his voice and said: "Your Majesty, the Holy Spirit, hereby conducts a spirit test for you in advance before the spirit test ceremony to determine whether you have spiritual roots."
"If you have spiritual roots, Your Majesty will personally give you the cultivation techniques."
"From now on, you can become a monk, your strength will double, and your lifespan will even increase."
"You must remember to be loyal to Your Majesty and to Dayu."
The six people respectfully said: "Dare to die for Your Majesty!!!"
Zheng Yi nodded and said, "Chen Xiao, you are physically disabled, are you sure you want a spirit test?"
Shadow Guard Chen Xiao cut off his left arm due to Taizu Zombie, and his martial arts training has come to an end.
Unexpectedly, this time the Shadow Guard was testing spirits, but he still came.
Chen Xiao knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, this servant is willing to swear allegiance to your Majesty to the death!"
"Please forgive me for your majesty's spirit testing. If I really have spiritual roots, I will never forget your majesty's teachings!"
"Okay, I will naturally give you a chance."
Zheng Yi waved his hand and said: "Mr. Chen, let's start."
"No!"
Chen Liancang said respectfully that Zhuang Yuheng had already taught him the spirit detection technique, so today's spirit detection for many shadow guards, imperial guards, imperial guards, and Jinyi guards was performed by him.
As for the women in the Shadow Guard and the maids in the harem, they were handed over to Cui Xiabing and several other concubines.
After all, they are concubines, so naturally they cannot come into contact with other men's bodies.
Not even a eunuch!
This is very painful for Chen Liancang.
But fortunately, Tian Xingzi will come to help him with the spirit detection ceremony in a month's time.
Chen Liancang came to Chen Zhong first. Chen Zhong looked calm, but his eyes could not hide the excitement.
After practicing in seclusion for such a long time, his cultivation has already reached the third level of Qi training.
It is only one step away from the middle stage of Qi training.
His hands were like lightning, and he quickly hit Chen Zhong three times.
Three rays of mana entered the body. In Chen Zhong's excited eyes, Chen Liancang shook his head and said: "No spiritual roots."
Chen Zhong's expression became visibly depressed, but he still reacted quickly.
"Thank you for your hard work, godfather."
"Next, Chen Yi!"
Performing the old technique again, three rays of magic power entered the body, Chen Liancang felt it carefully.
"Chen Yi, no spiritual roots!"
"Chen Ti has no spiritual roots!"
"Chen Li has no spiritual roots!"
"Chen Zhi has no spiritual roots!"
There were five people in a row, all of whom had no spiritual roots, and the faces of everyone present were even more ugly.
Only Zheng Yi, still leaning on the dragon chair, was still there.
The theory of spiritual roots was illusory. Even if the six people present had no spiritual roots, he was not surprised.
Chen Liancang finally came to Chen Xiao, connected the dots with one hand, and three rays of mana poured out.
Everyone around him looked at Chen Xiao, and even Zheng Yi looked over with interest.
Chen Xiao, does he have spiritual roots?
After a few breaths, Chen Liancang turned around and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Chen Xiao...has no spiritual roots!"
(End of chapter)