Chapter 845: Chapter 38: Primordial Yin Sends the God, Zhu Qingyou’s Shock, Where Are My Ghost Soldiers and Ghost Generals? (Da Zhang!)
"During the Emperor Jing period, he found this policy too slow and began taking action against the Yin Gods. However, the division of feudalism, military reforms, and the Ping Man War consumed much of his energy, and the final effects were merely average," Zhao Xing thought silently.
There were many Yin Gods, but the priests of the Great Zhou were limited, and the nourishment derived from the faith of the ordinary people was too scarce, leading to intensified conflicts among the deities in the Yin Realm.
"In this Liang King rebellion, many Yin Gods are struggling for survival, as being complacent will eventually lead to oblivion. Previously, they lacked the ability to resist and had few opportunities, but now they must seize the chance, as the cost of summoning the gods has become lower."
Of course, Yin Gods like Fu Tianyang and Wu Cheng, who were of the first grade, had no such concerns.
Those who followed Prince Liang in revolt were mainly obscure or nearly forgotten Yin Gods.
After all, this is not the declining period of the Great Zhou. If another two thousand years pass, chaos would be inevitable.
Not to mention the greatly weakened control, the Yin Realm has even seen opportunities for resurrection! The Realm Wall between the Yin Yang realms has also weakened significantly.
Even some township-level minor gods have jumped off the altar to wreak havoc in the human world.
"Emperor Jing was indeed ruthless. This rebellion by Prince Liang not only allowed him to see hidden factions that had been unexposed for two or three centuries of reform but also helped him to cut down the Yin God system he always wanted to change."
"After this, the number of Yin Gods in the Yin Realm will decrease considerably, with many of the eliminated ones being the ancestors of noble families."
"If Prince Liang succeeds in subduing the barbarians, it would be excellent. He can carry out the actions with supreme authority. If not, he can easily clean up the mess and lay a foundation for the next generation."
Wuuu~
Countless Yin Gods wailed, their various desires ringing in Zhao Xing’s ears.
These thoughts were of high levels but were obstructed by the barrier between Yin Yang realms and the sealing of the divine temple, unable to break through.
If one’s will is slightly weak, they might be tempted, possibly gaining great power momentarily, but later becoming ’Divine Servants’ or ’Puppets.’"
Of course, Yin Gods like Wu Cheng and Fu Tianyang were not among them.
They wouldn’t stoop to these evil deeds nor participate in such petty matters.
The Minister of Agriculture God lacked neither incense faith nor the necessity to partake in these affairs.
"Stop! Who are you?"
After walking for 15 minutes, Zhao Xing quickly encountered another priest who could move freely outside.
He looked entirely normal, appearing wholly human. Zhao Xing used the Heavenly Eye Skill to observe him, and there was no divine presence attached to him.
"Already reached the Earth God Temple area?"
"This is an Earth God Priest."
Through multiple observations, Zhao Xing immediately discerned the other’s identity.
He could not gauge the depth of this person but felt that he was somewhat dangerous.
"I am Zhao Xing, Hundred Dao Transfer Envoy of Tianhe Prefecture, and concurrently the Eastern Five Prefectures Three-level Inspection Envoy of Pinghai State, Marquis Yuan Rang appointed by the court!"
"I am here to request the golden body of Tianyang True Monarch!"
Although the Hundred Dao Transfer Envoy was only fifth-rank, being the Eastern Five Prefectures Three-level Inspection Envoy constituted a standard fourth-rank official position.
Zhao Xing’s reasoning was sufficient and his identity justified, appearing at the divine temple without any issues.
Upon hearing this, the priest on the opposite side immediately cupped his hands and introduced himself: "I am Yao Yuanchun, the Right Director of the Earth God Temple."
He became courteous, not because of Zhao Xing’s status, as he was also of the standard fourth rank.
However, the reason for this manner was mainly due to the fact that Zhao Xing’s clone was holding the head of the Eight-Armed Yaksha.
"Are you a Minister of Agriculture or a Priest?" Zhao Xing asked.
"Priest, I believe in the Hai Shan True Monarch," Yao Yuanchun replied.
Hai Shan True Monarch was the fourth Grand Minister of Agriculture, Meng Haishan.
He was also the grandfather of Meng Kun.
"I see, you and I are fellows in the Dao," Zhao Xing exchanged pleasantries with him.
In truth, he was frantically scanning Yao Yuanchun.
A moment later, the top-level Heavenly Eye Skill finally revealed some signs.
"As the Main Temple Priest, the cultivation technique Yao Yuanchun practiced should be ’Resonant Concealment of Gods,’ with the core of the technique being [Divine Palace] [Spirit Platform], similar to the Minister of Agriculture’s Seasonal Order and Earth Sand,"
"When summoning deities, he can have them reside in his Divine Palace and the two acupoints of the Spirit Platform."
"No wonder I couldn’t perceive his depths earlier, this fellow’s deity summoning was quite extraordinary, with Yin Gods not entering his Sea of Consciousness, but existing around his acupoints."
"Aside from the Divine Palace and Spirit Platform, his eyes also hosted two Yin Gods, having at least nine Divine presences throughout his body, seemingly comprising deities of different occupations... I’ve encountered a master!" Zhao Xing thought silently.
Nine Gods entering the acupoints, creating [Divine Palace] [Spirit Platform], proficient in multiple occupations.
His talent in the priesthood mirrored my own cultivation of the Ten Thousand Dharma Avatar and Pure Element Soil while mastering Heavenly Time and Geographical Advantage Skill!
With nine Gods hidden within acupoints, he can exert tremendous power.
Judging by his lifespan’s chakra wheel, Yao Yuanchun, this fourth rank, is at least 200 years old.
Yao Yuanchun gazed at Zhao Xing, sensing the same impression.
For Zhao Xing’s clone wasn’t a short-lived talismanic spell body or Primordial Qi Dharma Body, but a Self Sect’s Ten Thousand Skill Avatar!
What could be seen overtly were eight clones, but there were dozens more, hidden!
Combining the lightning fluctuations earlier and the death of the Eight-Armed Yaksha, Yao Yuanchun understood he had encountered a master.
He remained highly vigilant.
Uncertain whether Zhao Xing was friend or foe.
But ultimately needing to inquire:
"Mr. Zhao, what is your purpose in requesting the Tianyang True Monarch?"
Yao Yuanchun stepped forward, his gaze sharp.
"Do you support Prince Liang or oppose him?!"