Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 27 Finally learned some basic common sense
Gu Zhao finally found the highlight and thought of the thing that felt wrong just now.

The three Jinfeng Sect ghosts that attacked today were not much different in strength from the black-clothed ghost that he encountered that day when it was chasing the white fox. In addition, each of them seemed to have a magical weapon with him.

The goddess of the Golden Wind Sect whom he killed when he first crossed over was the weakest and was killed by a palm thunder from him.

but!

The black-clothed ghost had no magic weapon. Although the three ghosts had magic weapons in their hands, except for the four metal bracelets, the wooden crutch and the red gauze were destroyed by their own thunder.

Compared to the fragility of these magical instruments, the wooden sculpture that he had received from the goddess of the Golden Wind Sect was intact. Moreover, through the induction of his soul, he could feel that the energy contained in the wooden sculpture was richer than that of these three magical instruments.

It would be fine if he had never seen the magic weapons and artifacts in this world, but now that he had seen them today, and thinking about what happened that day, Gu Zhao instinctively felt that something was wrong.

Now after listening to what the white fox said, the matter became very clear.

He accidentally killed the goddess of the Golden Wind Sect who was passing by the village, took away the wooden sculpture, which was their incense statue, and sent it to Blue Star, and then ignored it.

The Black-Clothed Ghost who was investigating the matter discovered that the White Fox was at the Jinfeng Sect base in Xiuyue County. He then misunderstandingly chased the White Fox all the way, and happened to be spotted and killed by the Black-Clothed Ghost. So from the perspective of the Jinfeng Sect, this actually confirmed that the White Fox had stolen the statue and killed the Black-Clothed Ghost.

Thinking of this, Gu Zhao looked at the white fox with a somewhat embarrassed look.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Bai Ke misunderstood Gu Zhao's expression and couldn't help but bared his teeth. "I'm not a thief. I didn't steal their incense and statues. That thing has been mixed with the spell of the Golden Wind Sect Leader. If I dare to use it, won't I become his puppet?"

Gu Zhao nodded subconsciously, but then pointed at the white fox and said, "You said yourself that you went to their place to ask for favors."

"That's just a few scattered incense sticks!" Bai Ke said angrily, his tail flaring up. "There's only a little bit!"

"Okay, what about the incense statue?" Gu Zhao asked tentatively.

Bai Ke looked at Gu Zhao as if he was looking at a fool.

This time, Gu Zhao understood the white fox's eyes and formed a Heavenly Thunder Seal with his left hand again.

"The leader of the Golden Wind Sect was originally an evil ghost. Later, he got an opportunity to preach in several counties around Changping Prefecture. He built altars and statues, collected the incense and spiritual power of believers, and then absorbed the power of the incense from the statues to nourish his soul and increase his divinity." Bai Ke explained.

Gu Zhao nodded slightly without saying anything.

I can understand every word and roughly grasp the meaning, but I still feel a little confused.

"They're preaching in Changping Prefecture and attracting believers. Logically, they should be keeping the area safe, but to me, they look like a cult!" Gu Zhao thought about the words and actions of those ghosts, who completely disregarded human beings. "Doesn't the imperial court care?"

"The imperial court? The imperial court is only the nominal overlord. The Xuanwei Divine Religion that protects the country is almost being driven out of the south of the Wanling River. Few people come to the Lingyuan Court that tours the world. Now it's good enough that three of the eight prefectures in Jiangzhou can continue to obey the orders of the imperial court." Bai Ke curled his lips.

Gu Zhao nodded as if he understood, but didn't ask any questions, fearing that he would appear weak.

But several conclusions can be drawn from the white fox's words.

First, the Xuanwei Divine Sect and the Lingfeng Court should be the forces of the imperial court.

Second, the world is not at peace now, with local forces and the imperial court fighting each other openly and secretly. Third, Xiuyue County belongs to Changping Prefecture, one of the eight prefectures in Jiangzhou. Changping Prefecture is located south of Wanling River, and the imperial court is at a disadvantage.

fourth……

Gu Zhao asked, "Since the Golden Wind Cult needs its followers to donate incense, why are they so unscrupulous and take human lives so lightly?"

"The leader of the Golden Wind Cult calls himself the Golden Wind God King, but he's actually an evil god who relies on deceiving his followers to gain worship." Bai Ke said disdainfully, "The ghosts and gods under his command are naturally not good people either."

Gu Zhao understood. This was the universal template of a cult. It was the same in every world. They appeared to be compassionate and sympathetic to the outside world, but who knew how perverted and corrupt they were inside.

Of course, neither the Xuanwei Divine Sect nor the Lingyuan Court has anything to do with Gu Zhao now. What he cares about is whether the Jinfeng Sect can find this mountain village.

"When the Golden Wind Sect's guardians discovered me, they exposed my identity and caught a wisp of my aura." Bai Ke shrank his neck. "But these three guardians have already brought my aura with them. They can't find me anymore."

"That black-clothed ghost and these three ghosts, are they all guardians of the Golden Wind Sect?" Gu Zhao asked.

Bai Ke nodded repeatedly, "The Golden Wind Sect has a great leader, two great consorts, and eight great guardians."

Gu Zhao teased Bai Ke, "You know it quite clearly."

"Because these people have been made into statues and placed on the altar of the Golden Wind Cult for people to worship." Bai Ke said as a matter of course.

Gu Zhao was speechless. "Beihuo... Oh, that's not right. They are already dead... Oh, that's not right. They are already dead. Why don't they go to the underworld?"

Bai Ke looked at Gu Zhao, "What is the underworld?"

Then Gu Zhao stopped talking. Although this world looked very similar to the ancient Tianxia, ​​there were actually many differences. For example, there were obviously no Taoists in this world, and it seemed that there was no underworld either.

"When people die, they become ghosts. Do they all wander around in the world of the living?" Gu Zhao asked.

Bai Ke once again looked at Gu Zhao with a strange look in his eyes. This time, without waiting for Gu Zhao to make the Heavenly Thunder Seal, he immediately replied, "Most people die and their souls disappear, even magicians and us fairies are no exception. Only those with extremely deep obsessions and resentments, or those blessed by divine power, can become ghosts.

Originally, apart from sporadic wild ghosts, only those who were blessed by the Xuanwei Sect could become ghosts, and then accept the incense from believers to cultivate their spirits and consolidate their souls. Not only could they appear in the daytime, but their strength was not restricted by the sun.

Later, the imperial court weakened, and ghosts and monsters began to appear everywhere. They set up altars and preached, absorbing faith and incense to become gods, wielding divine power, and the number of ghosts and gods in the world increased.

"So, gods are ghosts?" Gu Zhao asked. This was similar to the legend in his own world. Even in the Investiture of the Gods, one had to kill a person before becoming a god.

"Not necessarily. Some fairies also practice Shintoism, but it only assists in the cultivation of their spirits. Most of them rely mainly on their own demonic power. Only those fairies with weak bodies will focus on Shintoism." Bai Ke explained.

"For example, I don't practice Shintoism. At most, I absorb some scattered incense to replenish my soul." Bai Ke swung his tail. "Originally, I didn't want to find someone to practice with, but I didn't expect to meet the embroiderer."

This time, without waiting for Gu Zhao to continue asking, Bai Ke explained, "Combination can only occur between humans and demons, or humans and ghosts. When the two souls are particularly compatible, they can cultivate together. It is beneficial to both parties, and the more compatible the souls are, the faster the cultivation speed."

(End of this chapter)