The next day, many disciples came to the square in front of the Lu Palace. Workers had already set up prayer mats here.
There were about three hundred disciples from the Dongting Protectorate who came to Qingyang. Later, Qianzhou Academy took in another batch. Now, there were about five hundred disciples in the spiritual pass.
At this moment, about half a mile away, there were many natives in the spiritual pass. There were at least ten thousand of them.
These heretical believers had now become followers of the Gods of Tianxia. They were very devout and built temples for the Gods of Tianxia in their own residences.
Among them, 'Fan Lan' and 'Qi Wu' were made into huge statues by the sculptors of the natives and placed there.
After Fan Lan and Qi Wu heard about this, they neither supported nor opposed it.
Although they could abstain from eating, some of the junior disciples couldn't.
This meant that they had to organize people and spend a lot of time on production. This would delay their cultivation time. The existence of these natives could free them from these matters.
However, they didn't just ask for things. They also ordered their disciples to provide some limited help to the natives.
They came from the Dongting Protectorate and had a lot of experience dealing with the natives. They already had a plan. When the time was right, they would send some servants to teach the natives the Tianxia language and Tianxia etiquette. Then, in about a hundred years, they would be able to become a member of the Tianxia.
However, they forbade the natives from using living creatures as sacrifices. After some initial discomfort, the natives accepted it.
After all, sacrifices were to communicate with the gods or ask for the gods' blessings. In the past, the gods didn't care about you at all if you didn't make a sacrifice. They weren't like the Gods of Tianxia who stayed in the world.
As long as they were near these gods, they didn't have to fear the attacks of those who still believed in the old gods. They could even farm and live on the fertile land that used to be used for sacrifices. In their minds, this was the happiest thing.
Today, when they heard that the most powerful God of Tianxia was coming to spread his grace, they all came here on their own.
After giving them a glance, Fan Lan didn't ask any more questions. The aboriginals themselves weren't a threat. Additionally, they were also providing some convenience to the cultivators. Thus, there was no need to drive them away.
As for whether or not he would listen to the Dao, that would be a joke.
Although the Profound Technique was not as profound as the True Technique and contained a large number of terms, it was not something that the ignorant natives could understand.
The atmosphere on the square immediately became solemn after all the disciples had sat down on the praying mats. The aboriginals were also affected by the atmosphere and did not dare to make any noise. They could only stare at the front with their eyes wide open.
Not long after, the sound of a golden bell rang from within the Lu Palace. Zhang Yu walked out from within. He wore a jade robe and was surrounded by a fluorescent fog. As he walked, there seemed to be a faint celestial sound coming from the clouds.
As soon as these aboriginals saw him, they were amazed and in awe. They all knelt down and lowered their bodies, not daring to look up.
Zhang Yu walked to the platform, glanced at the square, then sat down on the praying mat. After saying a few words, he began the lecture.
He didn't talk about the profound and obscure Dao, but he directly talked about some key points and points of the Profound Technique cultivation.
The disciples were very fascinated by the lecture. What Zhang Yu was talking about at this moment was exactly the problems they often encountered.
Even though the Profound Technique was not like the True Technique which only relied on the cultivator's own comprehension, it was inevitable that those who were not talented would have some doubts in the cultivation.
But for ordinary disciples, the master might not waste his own cultivation time to guide them. For example, when Fan Lan guided the disciples in the past, she was more patient with Zhang Yu, Bai Qingqing, and others. She was more casual with the other disciples.
Now that the disciples listened to Zhang Yu's lecture, their usual doubts were all gone. They suddenly felt enlightened. Everyone couldn't help but be excited.
Compared with them, the aboriginals were naturally at a loss. They didn't know what he was talking about.
However, they felt that the "God of Heavenly Summer" was good, so naturally, it was good. Furthermore, they felt that the voice coming from the top and bottom of the platform was exceptionally clear and pleasant to the ears. It had a soothing and calming feeling, as if their bodies had also relaxed a little.
Many people felt that they had been blessed by the gods. They all showed grateful expressions on their faces, and they kept kowtowing there.
Zhang Yu continued to speak for more than half a day before he stopped. Then, he was sent back to the Lu Palace by a group of disciples.
In the next five days, he would talk about a Summer Time cultivation method every day. Every time, the disciples felt that they had gained a lot. Although these could not immediately improve their strength, they were undoubtedly beneficial to their future cultivation.
The aboriginals were already considering making a statue of Zhang Yu. However, after asking for instructions from "God Tianxia", they were rejected, so they could only leave regretfully.
On the sixth day, Zhang Yu didn't go see any more disciples. Instead, he rode on a streak of light alone, moving along the northern end of the valley. In the end, he charged through a patch of fog and came out from the other end of the spiritual pass.
This place was not much different from when he came here. In the distance, there was an everlasting grayish-blue mountain shadow. Dense clouds gathered in the sky, and below, there was thin vegetation and flowing rivers of broken ice.
He also saw the huts set up by Fan Lan, Qi Wu, and the others, and the engraved Xuanhun Cicada Wing pattern. This was originally intended to let the passing flying ships contact them after seeing them, but it didn't seem to have any effect.
This was also because they were cautious. After all, their responsibility was to guard the spiritual pass. If they attracted a force that they couldn't resist, it would be troublesome.
There were two disciples guarding the huts. When they saw him come out, they hurriedly came up to greet him respectfully.
Zhang Yu nodded to them, and with a flash of light, he flew into the distance. He flew over the plains and snowy mountains. After passing through a coniferous forest, he arrived in front of an abandoned camp.
Previously, he had enlightened a native child here and taught him a part of his knowledge. He originally wanted to see how the tribe had developed after such a long time. However, it seemed that the tribe had long since migrated.
This choice was very normal. After all, the land here was not suitable for farming, and it couldn't support too many people. If they wanted to expand, they could only go to a place with more abundant water and soil.
He looked into the distance. This place was far enough away from the spiritual pass, but he still couldn't find any signs of civilization. He didn't even see any ruins from before the epoch.
Even if there was a place under Tianxia's rule in this place, it should only be a remote protectorate or a sentry post. It would be very difficult to find it.
Fortunately, this place would soon return to Xuanfu. At that time, he could send more Xuanfu cultivators to search without any misgivings.
After taking another look at the undulating mountain range and the horizon, his body flashed with light, and he returned along the path he came from.
After returning to the spiritual pass, he bid farewell to Fan Lan, Qi Wu, and the others. Although they were already preparing to return to the eastern court, the spiritual pass couldn't be left unguarded. After returning, Zhang Yu would make arrangements and send cultivators to replace them.
This time, Fan Lan and Qi Wu sent him out of the spiritual pass with Yan Yuming, Zheng Yu, and the little langjun. When they reached the outer room, Zhang Yu turned around and said, "Senior brothers, please stop here."
Fan Lan looked outside and saw that there was nothing around. He sighed emotionally and said, "I've seen the upper echelons of the region, whether they're armored soldiers or cultivators, travel by flying boat. Junior brother Zhang is a prefectural prefectural official, but you still fly by yourself. It's a bit too simple."
Qi Wu also nodded. Flying by air was also very taxing. Why would one fly by themselves when there was a way to save energy? The time saved could be used for cultivation. He also sighed in his heart. Now, only a person like Junior Brother Zhang, who had a deep heart and was strict and self-disciplined, would do this.
Zhang Yu said indifferently, "It's quite inconvenient to travel by flying boat."
Fan Lan nodded and said, "That's true. With junior brother's speed, traveling by flying boat is indeed a bit delayed." He raised his hand and cupped it. "Junior brother, take care."
Qi Wu also raised his hand and saluted.
Yan Yuming said from behind, "Teacher, I'll visit you again after we leave this place."
Zheng Yu, the little langjun, thought for a while. He, who was usually eloquent, could not say anything at this moment, so he puffed out his chest and said loudly, "Me too."
Zhang Yu nodded at them. A green rainbow flew up from his body and enveloped his entire body. He suddenly leaped into the sky and disappeared in the blink of an eye. Only the rumbling sounds left in the sky could be heard.
After leaving the Waste Region, it only took him a summer to return to the Inspection Department in Guangzhou. In the next few days, he cultivated while dealing with some trivial matters.
One afternoon, a disciple came in and reported, "Xuanzheng, Officer Su of the Brightness Camp is here to visit."
Zhang Yu put down the document in his hand and said, "Invite her in."
Not long after, Su Qian walked in from outside. She wore a close-fitting red outer armor, and her tall and beautiful figure was draped in a general's cloak. When she saw Zhang Yu, she cupped her hands and said, "Zhang Xuanzheng is indeed here."
Zhang Yu raised his sleeve and saluted back. "Oh? Officer Su, is there something you need from me? "
Su Qian said, "The great enemy in the north has been eliminated, and the road has been cleared. I'm about to bring the Brightness Camp back to Yujing to report on my work. It just so happens that a few of my comrades in the Inspection Department are also returning to the capital, and they need me to bring them back. I heard that Zhang Xuanzheng is also here, so I came to greet him and say goodbye."
Zhang Yu nodded slightly and saluted. "I wish you a smooth journey, Officer Su. Also, I'd like to thank you for the antiques you sent me several times."
Su Qian did not mind. "Xuanzheng, you're too kind. I'm just a warrior who goes to the battlefield to kill the enemy. These things are worthless in my hands."
At this moment, Wen Cong's figure appeared outside the hall. She first saluted Zhang Yu and said, "Officer, they've been received."
Su Qian said, "Understood." She turned around and looked at Zhang Yu. "It's time for me to leave too." She cupped her fists. "Zhang Xuanzheng, I'm going somewhere else to report on my work. I'm afraid I won't be returning to Greensun Empire. Goodbye."
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