Chapter 2, Invocation of the Incense Charm
This father and son both bear the surname Wang and are hunters from a nearby place called Shanhouli. The father's name is Wang Da, and the son's name is Wang Xiong
In those years, Master Zhang Tian was cultivating on Crane Ming Mountain, breaking mountains and demolishing temples, defeating the Eight Demon Generals, commanding the Six Heavenly Demon Kings to return to Beifeng, and establishing the Twenty-Four Administrative Divisions, among other achievements
Two days later, when Liu Yi once again felt cold and hungry, that pair of father and son indeed returned to the shrine, bringing incense and bowing before the deity.
This bit of faith and willpower is thus incorporated into the call of the talisman, transformed by light into the purest white vapor. It circulates within Liu Yi's body, causing the constant hunger and cold of the soul body to vanish without a trace.
On the second day, at the break of dawn, as the sun was just rising, the father and son caught a whiff of a peculiar fragrance, which immediately stirred their stomachs like thunder, awakening both of them.
Upon opening it, a manifestation of the Ghost Emperor appears within the book, exuding boundless majesty, causing countless ghosts to submit in fear
This symbol summons within the sea of consciousness, continuously rotating and drifting, the fire-refined red script, enveloping the boundless. Each character measures one zhang, with eight corners extending their brilliance. Each character emits a faint white light, illuminating the sea of consciousness
The "Six Paths of Heaven Scriptures" also records this, but many things can only leave a direct impression when witnessed with one's own eyes
This mountain is called Fenglai Mountain, and it is not very large. At the foot of the mountain, there are three villages named Shanqianli and Shanhouli. ... Another village, Laifengli, is not called Shanzhongli ... . ... It belongs to the territory of Fenglai Pavilion
The power of will is an intangible entity, which, when attached to incense offerings, can provide protection for the spirits and deities
In fact, it is indeed about the ways of heaven, earth, humanity, deities, ghosts, and shamanism. At this moment, Liu Yi opened it up and saw that all other content had completely vanished, leaving only the ghostly path standing out alone, revealing the contents of a set of "Fengdu Ghost Emperor's Sovereign True Spirit Technique".
He wandered around the supermarket, contemplating. This amount of money is not much and should not be spent recklessly
Liu Yi, following the teachings in this book, merely thought of the Heart Sutra of the Ghost Emperor lightly. The "Fengdu Ghost Emperor's True Spirit Control Technique" then continuously evolved, transforming into a talisman to summon.
A wisp of smoke, delicate as a thread, rises straight up to a height of three feet, only to suddenly vanish
They stared in astonishment at the place where the offering table had been set up yesterday, now occupied by a peculiar table. On it were two brightly colored bowls, from which a strange fragrance wafted.
As for the broader geographical information, this father and son were unaware. They only knew that there was a county town, Lingcheng, located several dozen miles away.
However, it is still necessary to find ways to develop new followers. These matters cannot be rushed
At this moment, a tremor shook again. Within the sea of consciousness, a pinpoint of light expanded, revealing a vast supermarket. Incredibly enormous, it was filled with a dazzling array of goods. Apart from Liu Yi, there was not a single other shadow to be seen.
Liu Yi speculated that this pair of father and son had likely become his followers and established a connection with him
I hope this money is well spent
Whenever they speak of themselves, they are simultaneously channeling their wishes and aspirations towards themselves
However, the attached smoke did not dissipate; instead, it surrounded Liu Yi as if it had wrapped him in a thick garment. Upon closer inspection, even the mist around him had thickened slightly
This "Fengdu Ghost Emperor's True Spirit Technique" is aimed at cultivating the true form of the Ghost Emperor, ruling over the underworld and commanding the spirits of the deceased.
Indeed, ghosts are a fragile entity; even this small amount of willpower allowed Liu Yi to endure for two days
Liu Yi suddenly understood why the power of incense offerings would be utilized in the function of incense.
That pair of father and son were burning incense and making wishes in the temple. After respectfully bowing, a white line suddenly emerged from the tops of their heads, passing through the mysterious void and connecting to Liu Yi.
The "Six Paths of Heaven Scriptures" encompasses everything and contains all. One might initially think that its name is related to the Buddhist concept of the six realms of reincarnation.
The two individuals respectfully knelt at Liu Yi's feet and bowed three times. Only then did they devour the two bowls of instant noodles, leaving not a single drop of broth behind.
This system of practices is said to originate from the earliest Wudoumi Dao, which is the ghostly path of the Tianshi Dao.
Even this bowl and chopsticks they have never seen before, they appear to be like paper, yet they are completely watertight, astonishing to the utmost degree
The father also swallowed a mouthful of saliva, faintly sensing the aroma of beef tallow and the flavor of spices such as Sichuan pepper.
Liu Yi silently gazed at the incense smoke, which extended like a mist. The symbols in the sea of consciousness emitted a faint white light, operating to transform these wishes into pure divine power
I see now
The father and son bowed several times before leaving, feeling satisfied. This sincere kneeling and worship significantly increased the power of their offerings, multiplying it tenfold. No longer was it just a tiny pinpoint of white light; it was now at least the size of a firefly. After being transformed through the invocation, Liu Yi felt a surge of energy throughout his body, no longer experiencing that sense of weakness.
Last night, Liu Yi spent seven yuan to buy two bowls of instant noodles. As for the altar, it cost not a single cent, merely a cheap plastic table, only a few dozen yuan at most
The father and son were filled with suspicion, and upon examining the new offerings that appeared today, they suddenly understood that the deity from the ancestral hall had indeed visited last night. Not only did the deity not blame them for burning the offerings to keep warm, but also provided them with food.
Visualizing the manifestation of the Ghost Emperor, performing the Ghost Emperor's hand seal, and reciting the Ghost Emperor's heart mantra constitute a complete system of cultivation, remarkably profound
I have never consciously eaten such delicious food in my entire life, and I feel that this is something only immortals could possess
"Father, this noodle smells so good!" The young man glanced over and saw a bowl of curved noodles, topped with a layer of bright red oil. The aroma was intoxicating; he had never encountered such a fragrant scent in his entire life
The current Emperor of the Daotaoqi family has firmly held the world for nearly five hundred years
Each item is marked with a price, and Liu Yi realized that he was holding one thousand yuan in his hand
This is a golden finger prepared for oneself? Liu Yibu is not foolish; being a ghost, he does not need these things. Looking again at the one thousand yuan in his hand, it seems this is the starting capital.
He felt a surge of joy in his heart, as it seemed that this investment had truly been successful. Although there were fewer than two followers, at least they could manage to make ends meet. They would not suffer from hunger and cold, nor would they dissipate.
After more than a month of living this way, Liu Yi gradually began to understand the situation in the vicinity
One thousand yuan is indeed not a small amount. It must be spent sparingly! If it were not for the fact that the offering table is an important reminder, Liu Yi would really prefer not to spend this money
He let out a soft sigh, stating that humans are, after all, creatures driven by self-interest. Only through incentives can one achieve results
This is the establishment of a ghostly nation on earth through humanitarian means and interference with the underworld. These six paths of heavenly scriptures are an inheritance of the early teachings of Taoism.