Chonghua and Hougang stood side by side, looking at the Gu God Festival on a high slope in the distance, and said with spiritual thoughts: "Master Hougang, your companion is an expert. He wants to help these children, but he can't save them.
All. But his methods are very clever and the magical powers he uses are also extremely mysterious."
Taiyi mingled among the people in Yangcao Village and secretly cast spells to replenish the vitality of the young people in front of the main altar. Chonghua had already noticed it. The five great wizards were all well-trained, so they must have noticed it, but no one stopped him, let alone anyone.
Break.
In such an important festival, it is very taboo to use your great magical powers to intervene. But Taiyi did it very cleverly. Everyone could see that he was not interfering but helping, so that those children could go smoothly.
Successfully obtaining the Gu God's blessing can reduce future troubles even if it fails. In this case, all the experts present acquiesced. This was also a countermeasure that Taiyi had discussed with Huwa in advance.
At the center of the altar formation, Taiyi had another secret to protect Xiaoxiang. It basically relied on the magical effect of the five-color divine lotus, which was difficult for others to sense. The experts present did not know what happened to Xiaoxiang.
What happened? I only know that the boy is dead.
Hougang replied with his spiritual thoughts: "This Taoist friend's name is Taiyi. He was once a famous master in Ba Yuan. He had a close personal relationship with me, so he came with me to travel to the land of China. There are other people there.
This child is called Huwa, and he is also an old friend of mine. Please
I brought him to the land of China to see the world, but now he is very interested in Jiuli's witchcraft and wants to try to practice it. Taiyi was afraid that something would happen to him, so he took action to protect him and also helped other children.
.And this ceremony is extremely cruel."
Hougang's whereabouts in the villages of the Guli tribe are public. If Chonghua wanted to inquire, he would also know who was around him. Therefore, Hougang did not hide anything, but he did not reveal that Huwa had another identity.
Chonghua sighed again: "Danzhu shouldn't have come, at least he shouldn't have appeared here and now. I tried to dissuade him, but he still came."
Hou Gang also sighed: "Danzhu is the emperor's son and a Chinese angel. It is really not suitable to appear on this occasion. But he has his own considerations. There are gains and losses in everything. No matter who it is, Lord Boyi is like this
When you have an invincible general by your side, you will feel that you can do anything and go anywhere. But I have an elder who once said: To conquer the world, you should be free from trouble, not invincible."
What do these two people mean? Why shouldn't Danzhu come? Emperor Zhuanxu of Gaoyang had a decree of "Jedi Tiantong" in front of him. Jiuli was unwilling to follow it and moved far away. He came to this remote place to worship the Gu god. But.
In remote and outlying areas, there are often many such things, which cannot be managed and are difficult to control. Many times, the Chinese emperor will wisely turn a blind eye, and of course he will not mention it.
Worshiping the Gu God does not violate the government decree, but with such a grand and formal ceremony, and a looming Gu God that seems to exist behind the scenes, it is unclear whether this violates the emperor's decree.
As Danzhu, since he has formed an alliance with Jiuli, it is inconvenient to prevent the festival and attract hatred. However, he cannot participate in it personally and condone this kind of thing. The wisest way is to pretend not to see it. As long as these Jiuli tribes do not do anything
It's too outrageous. If you don't openly offend the emperor's majesty in front of outsiders, you can do whatever you want behind closed doors in your own home.
Therefore, Chonghua once advised Danzhu not to be present on the day of the festival, let alone at the festival site. Even if it was only one day earlier or one day later, the five great wizards could be summoned to make an alliance, and the matter of the Gu God Festival could be left vague and ignored.
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But Danzhu not only came, but also showed up at the Gu God Festival. He also put the signing of the covenant before the ceremony. The people of Jiuli present would inevitably misunderstand that the Emperor of China supported the Gu God Festival.
On the other hand, someone apparently also secretly used Danzhu to promote the alliance between the five major tribes of Jiuli. The worship of Gu God was originally a matter for Feili and Gu Li, but now it has become a common ceremony for the five major tribes.
It should be noted that for the so-called Gu God, the spontaneous worship and worship of the people is completely different from the authoritative and sacred ceremony organized by the entire tribe. In the minds of many Jiuli people, even
There may be an illusion. The alliance between Danzhu and the Jiuli tribes and the various help provided to them symbolize the blessings bestowed by the Gu God, because it happened on such an occasion.
Now that Chonghua has dissuaded him, Danzhu doesn't understand these truths. But Danzhu has other considerations. Using the Gu God Festival is indeed the fastest way to achieve his goal. The covenant signed by the five major divisions of Jiuli on this occasion is very important to them.
They all carry sacred symbols, which is equivalent to swearing in front of the Gu God. With the Gu God as witness, they must not be broken easily.
There are shamans and people from various villages at the ceremony, and they all have a sense of sacredness and solemnity in their hearts. With this occasion, Danzhu's name and image can be deeply rooted in people's hearts and spread throughout Jiuli. He accepts the people's wishes on behalf of the Emperor of China.
Worshiping, this is a feat and achievement that has never been done in hundreds of years.
Although it was the first time that Chonghua and Hou Gang met, they were both descendants of Emperor Zhuanxu of Gaoyang, so it was inevitable that they would think of certain issues at the same time.
Danzhu trusted his uncle Boyi more, and he must have consulted Boyi privately. Boyi's attitude was even simpler - why can't he go? If the Gu god really exists, find out his whereabouts, and bring him
Even if they can't be eliminated, even those great wizards can't do any tricks! This is due to their confidence in absolute strength and their different acting styles.
The sound of the maple cow drum gradually stopped, and the blessing ceremony, which lasted for more than an hour, finally came to an end. More than 200 teenagers including Huwa and others stood up. Some of them felt hot all over, were confused and felt a little dizzy.
They were helped to stand firm by their companions; some looked confused, as if they were still not used to the unprecedented experience; and some had surprise in their eyes, as if they had glimpsed some magical power.
Xiaoxiang also stood up. She seemed to take a deep breath, but her legs were trembling a little; while the young man on the other altar was kneeling there silently. At this time, the sacrificial songs started to sound again, and the people present also chanted along with them.
, not like an elegy of mourning, but more like a farewell blessing.
The sorcerer of the Feili tribe carried the young man out, which happened almost every year. The young man's death was also regarded as an honor. He sacrificed his life to the Gu God and received the gift of the next life.
blessing.
Xiaoxiang, who is safe and sound, is even more enviable. She has become an important figure in the tribe. If within Jiuli, the tribesmen also have a similar distinction between civilians and nobles, then Xiaoxiang is equivalent to an ordinary civilian girl.
, and immediately gained the status of a noble.
Every year, a boy or girl who is at the center of the altar will either sacrifice his life on the spot or be blessed by the Gu God. There has never been a third result, so everyone thinks that Xiaoxiang has been blessed by the Gu God.
Yes, there is no doubt.
The people of Yangcao Village were even more overjoyed. Two children like Hua Zai and Xiao Xiang appeared in their village one after another. Even other villagers felt that they carried the glory of the blessings of the Gu God. Only a few people present knew the truth.
Xiaoxiang is still the same ordinary Xiaoxiang. She has not entered the first stage. In a sense, she has failed the expectations of all her people. She has even deceived everyone.
Xiaoxiang felt extremely uneasy, and of course she didn't dare to say it. Even if she told others, her tribe would not believe it, because it was simply blasphemy against the Gu God.
When Hua Zai saw Xiaoxiang return safe and sound, his eyes were full of doubts. He did not ask Taiyi, but leaned in front of Huwa and whispered: "You didn't lie to me, you really did it! What's Xiaoxiang's situation now?
Have you succeeded in obtaining the Gu God’s blessing?”
Huwa whispered: "She's fine. But she didn't succeed either. Don't let the news leak out."
Hua Zai worriedly asked: "What should we do? Sooner or later, someone will find out. I'm afraid there will be no explanation by then."
Huwa: "Don't be anxious and don't let others see the flaw. We can think of a solution when we go back."
Hua Zai: "You have something to do about this?"
Huwa: "Yes, there will always be a way. Even if the Gu God doesn't bless her, it doesn't mean she can't practice."
Hua Zai was stunned, and then asked: "What about you, do you feel that you have obtained the witchcraft given by the Gu God?"
Huwa smiled: "How should I put it? I can only tell you that I have mastered the power of so-called witchcraft, or that I have entered the first stage of cultivation."
Then the festival became very lively. The sorcerer took the sacrifices dedicated to the Gu God from the altar and distributed them to various villages. Many of these sacrifices were food, which were presented to the Gu God during the ceremony and then brought back.
It symbolizes that the blessings from the Gu God have been received and can be shared by all the tribesmen participating in the festival.
The festival has been going on for almost a whole day, and everyone happens to be hungry. The most precious sacrifice is of course the most delicious meat. This is the rarest enjoyment in the year. Everyone is happy, but if there are some people who are secretly disappointed, that is probably
Even Bo Yi and Hu Wa did not notice any trace of Gu God.
After the ceremony, the people from each village did not disperse immediately, but stayed here for several days. The altar built against the mountain, the layers of platforms spread out like petals, each platform is a camp for a village.
with stalls.
If we don't talk about worshiping the Gu God, such a festival is actually their biggest festival every year and the most important opportunity for the people of each village to gather and communicate. Not only do they get spiritual comfort, but they also maintain a close relationship invisibly.
You can also exchange products with each other and get what you need.
The people sing and dance around the bonfire at dusk, and the young men and women who look at each other will go into the nearby mountains and forests for trysts to promote the integration and reproduction of the tribes. It will take at least five days before people will take the lead of the shamans of each village.
Leaving, the autumn harvest season is about to begin, repeating their life year after year.
Danzhu did not leave, and of course the five great shamans also stayed. There is another more exciting thing this year, Lord Bo Yi is going to kill the evil spirits.
Bo Yi was very straightforward in his work. He set out the day after the ceremony, bringing with him a specially drawn map, which marked the territories occupied by various evil cultivators and their possible haunts. Bo Yi did not need help, but he
A reliable guide was needed, and the person who followed Bo Yi was not a human being, but a centipede.
Huwa has never seen such a huge centipede. It is more than four feet long and two feet wide. Each foot is like a sickle. It has obviously undergone mutation and has two pairs of thin film-like flying wings.
Wings, capable of flying in the air.
This huge flying centipede is the natal Gu of Fei Li Chi, the great wizard of Fei Li tribe. It also temporarily served as Bo Yi's mount. When Bo Yi stood on the back of the flying centipede and flew away, the people in the mountains cheered.
They all kowtowed in the direction where they disappeared. (To be continued.) xh:.74.240.212