my demon

Chapter 107 God's Punishment

There was still commotion in the court hall, and the story of the woman blocking the imperial sedan chair and complaining about her grievances had already spread like wildfire, but the emperor's wisdom and majesty of that day were being proclaimed everywhere.In order to gain fame, Yushitai published a few impeachments of Qin Tianjian for being too public, and they were all kept by the cabinet.The mountain terraces in Kyushu are still being built step by step.Various places began to strictly investigate the matter of Star Worship Sect, and Dali Temple and the Ministry of Criminal Affairs issued several policies in succession for all parts of Kyushu to implement.

The most important thing at present is the promotion of the spring and new grains. The grains have been distributed to various places, and the spring plowing must be planted in the designated places. We will know what the grains are like next year's autumn harvest.

The exam started in the spring, and the ministers in charge of the exam had already entered the imperial chamber. The imperial question had just been submitted, and after the imperial pen ordered it, it was sealed and sent in. Even the bachelors who prepared the questions did not know what the emperor finally ordered. Which question is it.

The weather is peaceful and the people are prosperous. Xiao Yan stands on the gate of Xuanming Tower, looking down at the candidates for the entrance examination. This is a sign that talented people from all over the world are eagerly entering, and they want to be loyal to the emperor. As a result, next year is bound to be a bumper harvest, there will be no hunger in a prosperous age, the weather will be smooth, and the grains will be plentiful. Is this the world that the Dao of Heaven hopes for when the sage lives?

What about himself?

He is the darling of the heavens, and his lover returned to him through time and space in the vast starry sky, even if the price he paid was to divide the soul and body into two and forcibly sleep, giving him what he thought was the best day.

Why is he still not satisfied?

What is he not satisfied with?He wants a prosperous age, he wants peace and prosperity, he wants love, and heaven has given him everything.

Why is he still not satisfied?What exactly does he want?

What exactly did the lich see in the great prophecy?

I am the son of heaven, I am the darling of heaven, and I am favored by luck. What is the meaning of my existence?A tool used by the Dao of Heaven to govern the world?

Who am I, what do I want, what should I do?

A fire seemed to be burning in Xiao Yan's chest, which made him restless, making him restless all night.

Someone came to ask him to go down to inspect the examination room. The cabinet masters were waiting below. He walked slowly, but he thought in his heart that the Lich didn't know where he was today. When he went out in the morning, he saw him go early in the morning. laboratory.

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Standing in the cold wind of the island, the Lich looked at the vast sea, unaware that his partner had asked the ultimate philosophical question in his heart.He walked slowly on the surface of the sea suspended in the air, and the waves roared and roared, but not a single drop of foam splashed on the Lich's body.

Soon he floated up into the air, revealing his soul body, the roaring sea was covered with thick ice, in the snowflakes all over the sky, the cold light shone, the magic robe embellished with crystal soul gems fluttered in the air, crowned with brilliance Glittering overhead, golden hair and chains of bones flying in the void.

In the void, radiant eyes opened. They were the eternal eyes of the Lich. One was as bright as the sun, monitoring the world, and the other was as bright as the moonlight, examining the world of ghosts.

In his world, as a demigod, no one dares to mention his real name lightly. He only dares to vaguely and respectfully refer to him as Lord of Howling Icefield, Lord of Dead Souls, etc. Once his name is mentioned, he will Feel it.

His eyes are closed, but the golden and silver eternal eyes in the void are shining brightly, emitting bright light. He has sensed countless prayers in the dark. No one knows his name in this world, only his partner knows... But , his partner named him Jiuyao, someone was praying to this name, paid the vow and price, and got his divine response.

The power of faith contained in the power of will poured towards him endlessly.These days, his mana is growing rapidly every day, and the original reason is here.

He didn't get involved much in this world, so he didn't pay much attention to this name, and this name was also spread along with the construction of the Star Observation Mountain. Naturally, it was mentioned from time to time. He is now a mortal, so he is naturally not sensitive to this.

However, the rapid increase in mana every day still made him suspicious. Even if he was with the real dragon day and night, and his luck was in his body, it would not be so skyrocketing.

"The major event of the country lies in the sacrificial and military affairs. The sacrificial ceremony has the honor of holding on, and the military has the acceptance of the funeral. It is also the great festival of the gods."

The solemn eye of eternity slowly closed, countless mysteries swirled in the void, and the power of luck and faith surged into his soul body, the light was shining brightly, and he felt stronger than ever before.

He will become a god.

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"Your Majesty, I have something important to report."

Xiao Yan, who had just come out of the examination room, was asking Zhu Rufeng where the Lich was, when he turned his head and saw Ouyang Shuwen's serious face, he turned his head and said, "Come to the North Study Room."

Ouyang Shuwen was holding a box in his hand, and just about to bow down after entering the hall, Xiao Yan waved his hand and said, "Uncle, you don't need to be too polite, you are all from my own family, just talk about something."

Ouyang Shuwen opened the box in his hand, and He Changan came to take it, but Ouyang Shuwen put it on the case: "Your Majesty, this is the star worshiper that was found by the soldiers we sent after the careful examination of Li Weiniang. The gods and portraits worshiped by the religion. It is said that believers who sincerely worship the Star Worship Cult can give the gods and portraits to worship day and night. As long as they are sincere, their requests will be answered. There are more and more, and it is not so easy to ban it now."

Ouyang Shuwen first took out a portrait and unfolded it. Xiao Yan suddenly stood up at a glance, and walked over a few steps. Indifferent, slightly lowering his eyes and holding flowers to look at the world, the sun behind the god's blond hair and golden crown is shining golden, and his eyes are as bright and indifferent as a corona.

It is surprisingly a copy of Ni Gonglin's original portrait, with the sun and auspicious clouds added to make it more like a god.But that painting, after Ni Gonglin drew it, the original painting has been treasured in Jin'oufang, and no one can see it. It is not surprising that Pujue Guoshi, who was a ghost, had seen this painting at the time.

Ouyang Shuwen said: "This painting is hidden behind the portrait of Xingjun Saintess. The soldiers who went to confiscate it just happened to be raining. After accidentally getting wet on the portrait, they found that there was another layer underneath. After ordering someone to uncover it, they found the portrait behind it. , this should be printed in large quantities after engraving and engraving. I have sent people to check the printing workshop according to this. But for this reason, I asked the coppersmith to cut the bronze statue. Sure enough, the bronze statue is hollow. There is another bronze statue of the god hidden in it."

Ouyang Shuwen picked up the bronze statue in the box and handed it to Xiao Yan, Xiao Yan took a look and knew it was indeed a lich.

Ouyang Shuwen said: "The homes of several believers were searched one after another. The bronze statues and portraits that were not brought back were all like this. They were all begged from inside the church. It is useless to say that they were bought by themselves, only the sincerity of asking The offerings are the most effective—and, if there are offerings, praying day and night will be even more effective.”

Xiao Yan felt a strong ominous feeling in his heart: "It is said that Master Pucheng of Baoguang Temple and Marshal Lin Jiangping will enter the palace immediately."

He Changan quickly trotted out to order someone to pass it on, and soon both of them entered the palace. Xiao Yan showed them the portrait and bronze statue: "This is exactly the same trick as that used in Baoguang Temple back then, except that the people inside are replaced. Become an emperor teacher."

"The people behind it are the Beidi royal family's unmistakable crimes. Take a look, will this kind of magic be harmful to the emperor?"

Pucheng Guoshi looked at the portrait and was a little shocked: "This... I remember the emperor said at the beginning that this is just a temporary one-time use of the power of the wish, not long-term..."

Lin Jiangping picked up the bronze statue and looked at it, but turned his head and asked Ouyang Shuwen: "Is it very effective to enshrine this statue? Otherwise, the Star Worship Cult would not spread so fast."

Ouyang Shuwen said: "Yes, according to the believers, small wishes can often be answered after sincere prayers, but very big things need to be very devout and offer sacrifices..."

Pucheng Guoshi said: "Our monastery has a lot of believers on weekdays, and there are always people who pray for blessings and get consummation. Therefore, the incense burns endlessly. In fact, many of them are just luck."

But Lin Jiangping said: "Does the emperor know that the emperor gave me and Zhu Rufeng two wedding candies casually, saying that they were lucky candies, did we all get what we wished?" The wishes of the palace are like the wind.

Xiao Yan suddenly turned his head to look at Lin Jiangping, then at Zhu Rufeng, Zhu Rufeng cupped his hands: "I did ask the emperor for lucky candy, he gave me and Wei Fanjun as a gift, and now the old man has indeed recognized us, We..." His face was a little embarrassed: "Now I live with Wei Fanjun."

Xiao Yan looked at Lin Jiangping again: "What are you asking for?"

Lin Jiang flattened his hands: "I asked too much, it was absolutely impossible, but after I went back, I found an orphan who looked like King Duan back then, and I adopted him to comfort the loneliness of the rest of my life."

Lin Jiangping said meaningfully: "The emperor's teacher may be happy in his heart, so he gave it away and blessed him casually, but the blessing of the gods is extraordinary."

"I don't understand the metaphysics of so many vows and beliefs, what about Qi Yuan?" He still called Pu Cheng by his common name, but Qi Yuan didn't say anything, just said: "The emperor himself has great powers, but From my perspective, the emperor seems to be a person from a foreign land, just like when Buddhism was introduced from the Western Regions, if you want to gain the approval of the people in our dynasty, you need monks to preach, build temples, and collect incense...Beidi collects the power of faith and power for the emperor. Incense, I'm afraid it has ulterior motives."

He was silent for a while and then said: "Pujue was in our court back then, and he kept doing good deeds, spreading his reputation and collecting the power of faith. The Beidi people must have some knowledge in this. I don't know if they want to Stealing the godhead, or absorbing mana, the little monk's Taoism is superficial, it's hard to explain, I'm afraid I'll talk to the emperor teacher, the emperor teacher may know what they want to do."

Of course he understands it thoroughly, but he doesn't tell himself.Xiao Yan was a little irritable, and waved his hand: "Go down, I will think about it again."

Ouyang Shuwen said: "Then the Star Worship Sect is still investigating?"

Xiao Yan resolutely said: "Of course we have to investigate. Kyushu sent an order to confiscate all portraits and bronze statues. The sooner the better, no more worship!"

That is my god!

At that moment, the possessive desire in Xiao Yan's heart swelled like a flame, but at the same time, he was ashamed of his selfishness, but Beidi's people had ulterior motives, and no matter what, these believers could not be allowed to further expand...

Ouyang Shuwen just bowed to accept the order, but suddenly heard a "poof", everyone looked over, only to see that the paintings and bronze statues in the box were ignited for no reason. Curl burned and turned to ashes.And the bronze statue was burnt out of recognition under the eyes of everyone.

Above the vast sea of ​​ice, the endless void is like a deep and endless black hole. The Lich opened his arms, his eyes were shining like morning stars, his wide sleeves were hunting and swinging in the wind and snow, and his white bone hands stretched out in the void. His pale face was as indifferent as snow, and his thin lips mercilessly spit out a cruel curse:

"I am immortal, I walk alone in the world, and I answer only eternal sleep, the invitation to die—and not to be refused."

"Past, future, present, I don't need believers."

"I am a disbelief."

The order of the Necromancer spread in the endless void, spreading rapidly, like the wind passing through the endless night, passing through the sea and spreading to the whole world.

The portraits and bronze statues in the homes of countless Star Worshipers suddenly ignited dark blue flames out of thin air, as if the gods who were disturbed were punished in displeasure.

This is divine punishment.

Xian Yuluan spat out a stream of blood, her face was pale, she walked out caressing her heart, looked at the stars in the night sky, she saw the endless violent and domineering aura belonging to the dead monarch, covering the endless night sky.

The sky was dense with thunderclouds, and there were roaring thunder and lightning.

Being discovered so quickly, Xian Yuluan smiled wryly.

The author has something to say:

"The major event of the country lies in the sacrifice and the Rong. The sacrifice has the honor, and the Rong has the honor. The great festival of the gods." From "Zuo Zhuan·Chenggong·Chenggong 13th Year"