Chapter 107: Yishan Dashan God

In late autumn, it was already very cold in the mountains.

Yishan was often foggy. In the early morning of late autumn, even if it was a sunny day, the mountain fog was heavy. Lin Jue got up early, pushed the door out, and saw that the whole courtyard was shrouded in thick fog. He couldn't see the houses on the opposite side at all, and even the ancient pine in the courtyard couldn't be seen clearly under the thick fog and the dim light of the early morning, only the outline could be seen.

Such a season and temperature were really good for sleeping.

Fuyao was originally sleeping in a daze and really wanted to sleep for a while longer, but Lin Jue went out to cook, so it had to shake its head and get up to follow.

Walking was staggering, but there was no other way.

Fortunately, the kitchen was warm, which was also very good for sleeping.

Lin Jue walked along the eaves, but before he reached the kitchen, there was a knock on the door outside.

"Who?"

It was obviously not a person so early.

Even if it was from a village at the foot of the mountain or another Daoist temple in the mountain, to arrive at the entrance of Fuqiu Temple so early, one had to set off in the middle of the night.

However, Lin Jue was not afraid, and went to open the door calmly.

With a creak, the big door opened.

The mountain fog and forest mist outside were heavier.

What came into view were two lanterns. When the wind blew and the fog dissipated a little, he saw two spirits behind the lanterns: a clouded leopard as tall as a person standing, and a tall and thin macaque. They were holding lanterns, standing at the door without saying a word, staring at Lin Jue.

Lin Jue then knew—

This was the messenger sent by the Dashan God to pick them up.

"So early..."

But it was not good to dawdle anymore.

"Please wait a moment. It's not just me going, I also have to call my junior sister and senior brother."

Lin Jue said and walked back.

The clouded leopard and the macaque turned their heads to look at each other, neither speaking, continuing to stand silently at the door in the fog, motionless. When they found that the Daoist left a fox after walking away, squatting on the ground looking at them, they lowered their heads silently and looked at this fox.

Lin Jue just walked back to the inner courtyard, and the junior sister had already gone out rubbing her eyes. She and Lin Jue had similar schedules and were going to burn fire to cook breakfast.

Lin Jue woke up the third senior brother again.

The three of them packed up in a hurry and went out.

The two messengers also walked back.

The fog in the mountains was really heavy. The sky light in the early morning was originally dark, and at this time it was even more blurry and dim. Fortunately, the two messengers held lanterns, and wherever the lanterns shone, everything became clear.

The two messengers took them toward the depths of Yishan.

At first, they walked on the road that the Daoists of Fuqiu Temple often walked up the mountain or to Xianyuan Temple, but they didn't walk for long before they walked on another road.

The Daoists of Fuqiu Temple often walked in the mountains and were very clear about which roads were on each mountain nearby, and even which places had no roads but could pass. However, the road taken by the Dashan God's messengers was not any road they were familiar with, because this road did not exist before.

This was a straight road.

The messengers held lanterns and only looked forward. Wherever they walked, wherever the lantern light shone, whether it was thorns, ancient trees, or withered branches and grass on the ground, they all automatically gave way to form a road.

The places that were steep in everyone's memory became gentle, and the places that could not pass became passable, and even the places that were originally cliffs and deep abysses had more roads at this time.

The three people and one fox looked around while walking, looked at each other, and communicated with their eyes.

The messengers did not speak, but were very patient. If they found that they could not keep up, they would stop in the depths of the fog in front and wait, and continue to walk forward after they walked close.

There were often ancient pines in the mountains, either growing on the road or rooted between giant rocks and cliffs.

When the Dashan God's messengers walked, they occasionally brushed against the ancient pines beside them. Wherever the lanterns shone, the ancient pines immediately turned from green to red, and the color was like the pine flowers in spring and summer.

Seeing this, the junior sister could not help but turn her head to look at Lin Jue—

Third Shixiong brother, look, was I right before?

Lin Jue noticed her gaze and naturally knew what this junior sister wanted to say at this time, but just smiled and did not answer.

Gradually, the sky became brighter and the fog became lighter.

Lin Jue and the three walked to the bottom of the valley, feeling a little tired. Through the stone mountains that were tall, thin, and straight like bamboo shoots pointing to the sky, they could probably distinguish where they had walked.

Could not help but stop and look up at the big mountain. It was an angle slanting upward. Various strange mountains were covered by ancient pines, with jagged rocks, and the blue sky and white clouds were faintly revealed behind them, which was unimaginably tall. Compared with this, the people walking in it were too small, and there was a strong sense of oppression.

"Hu..."

The three of them could not help but gasp.

If it were an ordinary person, walking to this place, I don't know how many times they would have rested on the way.

The three of them did not rest.

Looking up, the clouded leopard and the macaque were standing on the road ahead, looking back at them sideways. The three looked at each other and continued to follow.

Only the fox was not tired, jumping nimbly between the strange rocks.

Unknowingly, they arrived at the halfway up Lianhuafeng.

Passing through the mountain pass between Lianhuafeng and Lotus Stamen Peak, the view opened up. This was a good place to view Tiandu Peak, but the clouds and fog were heavy today, so they couldn't see it—the three of them had been here many times, and in their memory, there should be stone walls and stone cliffs beside them, but now there was an extra passage.

The passage seemed to be split by mountain stones, revealing stone steps, going straight into Lianhuafeng, but there were ancient pines growing beside them, probing out pine branches, as if to welcome them.

The Dashan God's messengers held lanterns and went forward.

Passing through the passage, it was a different world.

It was like in Lianhuafeng, and like above the clouds. Between the majestic strange mountains guarded like petals, there were suddenly more palaces, with ancient styles, and stone steps born from granite leading to the depths of the palace.

There were lamp posts on both sides of the stone steps, like jade pavilions.

There were also stone carvings, which were various spirits and monsters in the mountains.

Until they arrived at a palace.

"Zhiya..."

The messenger held the wooden pole and extended the lantern. When the lantern light shone, the door of the palace opened, but they stood at the door, turned their heads to look at the three people and one fox, and did not enter.

"Many thanks to the two."

The three said thanks, and then entered.

The palace looked luxurious from the outside, but there were not many displays inside. Only at the very top was a long couch, on which sat two people, a middle-aged man wearing ancient Chinese clothes, and a graceful woman wearing clothes that were very revealing and shining with green colors, like peacock feathers.

Standing on both sides were four yaoguai, all transformed into human forms, but not completely transformed into human forms.

They were Green Lion, White Elephant, Tuo Dragon, and Black Bear.

These four yaoguai were not only tall and incomparable, as if they were small mountains and giants, the three had to look up to see them, and the momentum they revealed was also extremely terrifying, with a strong sense of oppression. It could be imagined that they did not completely transform into human forms, which was definitely not because their cultivation and Daoist practice were not enough.

Even the fox, who was usually bold, could only stare at them quietly.

"Seen the Dashan God."

The third senior brother's voice came from the front.

"Seen the Dashan God."

"Seen the Dashan God!"

Lin Jue and the other two then followed, one after another.

"No need for extra courtesy."

The Dashan God's voice came from above, like a mountain collapsing, echoing endlessly, but with a bit of peace. After finishing, he asked: "Are you the Daoists practicing on Fuqiu Peak?"

"Exactly."

"Hahaha..." The Dashan God smiled, and then said the business: "I heard you say that there are changes in the human world at the foot of the mountain, and even strange things, which may affect my Yishan?"

"Yes, the current imperial court has already decayed, and it is almost time for the world to be in turmoil."

Lin Jue did not know how long this piece of Yishan had existed, nor did he know how long this Yishan Dashan God had existed, so he had to tell him the truth about the things at the foot of the mountain.

He did not mention his own guesses.

The Dashan God fell into deep thought after listening.

It took a long time for a voice to come again:

"In that case, I am afraid it is really not simple. If it affects the entire Huizhou land, if it were not for your timely discovery and if it were left alone, it would really be possible to affect my Yishan. You should be credited."

"Just notifying the Dashan God, hoping to respond early, so as not to cause disaster." The third senior brother said.

"Many thanks to the Dashan God." Lin Jue said.

"Don't worry too much. Even if there is a yaoguai king, if it hasn't reached the realm of ancient great powers, it won't offend my Yishan territory at will."

The Dashan God looked at Lin Jue, then at the third senior brother, thought about it and said:

"However, I have to guard against it.

"Fuqiu Peak is on the outermost periphery of Yishan. If there is an impact, you will indeed be easily harmed. Since this is the case, I will give you a token. You carry it. If there are yaoguai offending Yishan, you hold the token and chant my divine name, I am the Yishan Dashan God, and my divine power will descend immediately. You can also be considered to be guarding outside for my Yishan."

The Dashan God waved his sleeves.

An object flew toward Lin Jue.

Lin Jue was a bit surprised, reached out and took it. It was a token the size of a palm.

The token was made of metal. I don't know what it was. The weight seemed to be heavier than ordinary steel, but not as heavy as gold and silver, and it was surrounded by the spiritual rhyme of mountains and rivers.

"Holding it to walk in the mountains, the mountains and forests will naturally open the road. Even if you leave Yishan, it also has my divine power, which can suppress yaoguai and evil spirits."

"Many thanks to the Dashan God."

"I am not a human, so there is no need to hold so many human rituals."

The Dashan God looked at him more, then looked at the fox sitting obediently beside him, and suddenly smiled: "This fox yaoguai of yours is not an ordinary fox yaoguai."

"The junior does not know." Lin Jue just happened to ask for advice, "Please Dashan God for advice."

"Whenever the human world changes, the throne and divine power change, there are always people who attain the Dao. Practice well, don't forget your original heart, maybe it is among you." The Dashan God's voice was full of many feelings, as if he had already seen through everything, and then waved his sleeves at them, "Go back."

A little lantern light came from behind.

The three looked back. I don't know when, the clouded leopard and the macaque holding lanterns were already standing behind them.

The Dashan God did not tell him.

Lin Jue had to salute:

"Farewell."

"Although I am not a human, there is no need to hold so many human rituals, but I am a god. If you have nothing to do in your spare time, you can worship me."

"Respect the Dharma decree."

The three had to follow the two messengers and walk out. When they walked to the door and looked back, the Dashan God, the concubine, and the four tall yaoguai protectors behind them had all turned into stone carvings.

Lin Jue gripped the token in his hand tightly.

This Dashan God was unexpectedly kind.

Suddenly thinking of the words in the book—

"It is said that the four rivers and five sacred mountains all have gods, among which the gods of the five sacred mountains are holy and intelligent, and the gods of the four rivers are benevolent. Now it seems that the gods of Yishan also have their own style."

Lin Jue muttered to himself.

This Dashan God was not born at the same time as Yishan, but was also a spirit born in the mountain. After practicing for a long time, he was worshipped by spirits and monsters, and became a god in the mountain. Then I don't know how many years passed.

Such a Dashan God, as long as he is in the mountain, has infinite divine power. Unless one has the great power to shatter the spiritual rhyme of the whole mountain, no one can do anything to him.

But this is both divine power and imprisonment.

The Dashan God is a land god and cannot leave at will. Although he can sit and watch the changes of the wind and clouds and the ups and downs of the world, he is also rooted here. Many things can only be heard and seen, and cannot be personally participated in and experienced, which is probably very boring.

No wonder he has a long life, but asks them for meat to taste and asks for sacrifices.

When walking out of the mountain, the clouds and fog had already dispersed, and the world was vast and open.

Returning to Fuqiu Temple, it was already noon. First, he told the senior brothers and master about meeting the Dashan God today, and then placed this Dashan God token in the temple, and worshipped it in the Moving Dashan Hall.

In this way, no matter who discovers something unusual, they can return to the temple and take the token to ask the Dashan God for help.

And the Dashan God said that this token has the effect of suppressing yaoguai and evil spirits. Although he doesn't know how to use it and how much use it has, if anyone goes down the mountain to eliminate demons and carries it with him, it will never be a bad thing.

It can be considered the protection of the Dashan God. ===== CHAPTER 108 =====

No wonder it had such a long lifespan, yet it begged them for meat to taste and demanded offerings.

When walking out of the mountain, the clouds and mist had long since dispersed, and the world was vast and open.

……

Returning to Fuqiu Temple, it was already noon. He first told the story of meeting the Dashan God today to all the senior brothers and his master, then placed this Dashan God token in the temple, enshrining it in the Banshan Hall.

This way, whoever discovered something unusual could return to the temple to take the token and seek help from the Dashan God.

Moreover, the Dashan God said that this token had the effect of suppressing yaoguai and evil spirits. Although he did not yet know how to use it or how great its utility was, if anyone went down the mountain to eliminate yaoguai and carried it with them, it would certainly not be a bad thing.

It could also be considered the protection of the Dashan God.