Chapter 266
Defying Heaven! You want to do the work of a god?!
Chapter 266 Defying Heaven! You want to do the work of a god?!
So, in short.
The "箓" is equivalent to a personal email address that connects directly to the Jade Emperor.
The talisman is like an email sent to the Heavenly Court.
After the Jade Emperor has reviewed the matter, he will assign the appropriate immortals to assist in the matter.
--this!
This is the core essence of talismans.
Lu Chen had previously wanted to calculate the talisman positions, but strictly speaking, he wasn't trying to calculate the actual talisman positions.
He just wanted to see which level of mage he could compare to with his current level of merit and cultivation.
This is also the foundation of their lineage's practice.
What they pursue is merit and cultivation.
Taoist ordination ranks are divided into five levels, each with its own regulations, from lowest to highest:
—Du Gong Lu: Can only perform basic prayers, disaster relief, and small-scale exorcism rituals; cannot preside over high-level rituals such as the salvation of the dead or thunder magic.
Needless to say, with Lu Chen's current level of merit and cultivation, he has probably already easily covered this level thanks to the benefits of transmigration.
Otherwise, how could he have set up a Dragon King ritual at the well and consecrated the Kitchen God?
Second class:
—Mengwei Register: Can preside over regular religious ceremonies, deliver the deceased, cure the sick, and its authority extends to the ability to dispatch local deities.
—Third Rank, Five Thunder Register: Upon reaching this level, one can command the Five Thunders, pray for rain and suppress demons, mobilize the elite of the Thunder Department, and preside over large-scale Dharma assemblies.
—The fourth level, the Great Cave Register: This is the level commonly referred to as the Purple Robe Taoist Priest.
—The last and highest grade: Three Caves Register.
Also known as the Celestial Master, he commands the Three Cavern Gods and Generals, and is in charge of national-level religious ceremonies. He is the symbol of the highest divine authority within the religion, the most elite of the elite.
What Lu Chen wanted to test was the second-tier [Mengwei Talisman] – also known as the "High-Level Mage".
He wanted to see if his current merits and blessings were enough to reach this level.
If it's not enough, he can't draw real divine talismans or command divine generals.
They are even less qualified to perform the "transmission" ceremony and guide others into their own lineage.
Not to mention the bestowal of ordination.
Therefore, drawing talismans is by no means a matter of simply scribbling a few strokes.
Ordinary people have no rank or power, no Qi, so how could the talismans they draw possibly be effective?
Not to mention issuing commands to the gods.
……
"What's wrong? Go on, what exactly is the difference?"
Seeing Lu Chen suddenly pause halfway through his sentence, Sun Yourong couldn't help but press for an answer.
Lu Chen snapped out of his daze and waved his hand: "Never mind, I can't use that method for now. If I could, I would have used it already."
"Why? You can hold such a grand ceremony, but you can't do it by drawing a talisman? I see you've drawn them before, haven't I?"
“That’s different. The ones I drew before were altar talismans, but the ones I’m talking about are divine talismans. They’re specifically used to invite gods to descend to the mortal realm, and at the very least, they’re imbued with supernatural powers. In a way, they’re a spiritual treasure.”
"What?!" Sun Yourong's eyes widened suddenly: "Lingbao? You can make Lingbao? Isn't that a gift from the gods? You...you can even do this? Who taught you? The God of Wealth? The Plague God? Or the King of Hell?"
"Uh... I guess we each taught a little bit," Lu Chen said casually with a laugh.
Sun Yourong gave him a subtle look.
Clearly, this guy is keeping secrets again.
"Okay." She didn't press the matter further.
But my heart started racing.
Mass-producing magical artifacts... and even being able to directly summon deities?
This...this has completely shattered her worldview once again.
She hesitated for a moment and then asked, "Then why can't you do it? Logically speaking, you have so many gods who are on good terms with you. I think the Broom Star Lord listens to you quite well; he comes when you call him. If you ask them to bestow some blessings, they would definitely be willing, right?"
Lu Chen shook his head: "It's different. This matter requires the Jade Emperor's approval. Otherwise, the blessings cannot be bestowed, and the Heavenly Court's procedures cannot be followed."
"Blessings require the Jade Emperor's approval?" Sun Yourong asked in surprise, pointing to the statue beside her.
"But don't you already have a ready-made statue of a god? Since when did you need the Jade Emperor's approval to bestow blessings?"
No, it should be said that the Jade Emperor had already approved it.
Otherwise, how do we receive blessings through our regular offerings?
- Om!
Upon hearing Sun Yourong's words, Lu Chen's expression froze instantly.
Sun Yourong looked at him with even greater astonishment: "Isn't that how it is? We worship the gods, and the gods bestow blessings; isn't that a common practice? What kind of talisman are you drawing that requires the Jade Emperor's personal approval? This isn't an ordinary spiritual treasure, is it? Could it be an acquired spiritual treasure? Even that wouldn't require the Jade Emperor's approval, would it? Or is it... an innate spiritual treasure?!"
Hearing Sun Yourong's words, a storm suddenly raged in Lu Chen's mind.
A jumble of thoughts churned within me.
"Wait!" He jumped up abruptly. "Sister Sun, let me sort this out. Don't rush, don't rush!"
“I’m not in a hurry, you’re the one who should be in a hurry,” Sun Yourong said with a laugh.
Lu Chen nodded and began pacing quickly in the living room.
He thought to himself, "That's right! According to Sister Sun, as long as my merit cultivation truly reaches the level of the [Alliance of Might Talisman], I can draw talismans, and my magical power will be sufficient to contain the descent of deities or the presence of supernatural powers. Even if it's a 'private talisman,' so what?"
As long as it works, that's enough!
As for whether it complies with regulations...
"I've made so many days' worth of ghost money, and nothing's happened, has anything?"
At this moment, the smugness on Lu Chen's face was particularly intense.
"A private talisman? A private talisman... that seems like a good idea!"
If it weren't for Sun Yourong's words that woke him up, he would probably still be stuck in the rut of the ordination process.
—The Curse of Knowledge!
This is the curse of knowledge!
When a person is too familiar with the rules of a certain field, their thinking is often confined by those rules, forming a habit.
Just like Lu Chen right now, he is single-mindedly focused on "register positions" and convinced that "no talisman can be drawn without a register." This belief is as deeply ingrained as 1+1=2, and he has never thought of adapting to local conditions.
On the contrary, it was Sun Yourong, an outsider, who revealed the secret in one sentence.
Whether it's an official talisman or a private one, as long as one's merits and cultivation can withstand the test and the talisman is effective, then it's fine!
As for what happens next...
We'll talk about that later!
With this thought in mind, Lu Chen suddenly understood.
He strode forward and hugged Sun Yourong tightly: "Sister Sun, you really helped me a lot this time. Your words have been a wake-up call!"
He held Sun Yourong tightly, and her cheeks flushed slightly. She whispered, "It's good that I was able to help you... although I don't quite understand which of my words helped you."
"Help! It's been a huge help, it's like it opened up all my meridians in one go!"
Lu Chen released his grip, his expression now refreshed: "Before drawing the talisman, one must purify oneself and burn incense. Sister Sun, wait for me downstairs, I'm going to take a shower first!"
"Okay! Go ahead."
Lu Chen darted upstairs in a flash.
……
Half an hour later, the living room was filled with the aroma of cigarettes again.
Lu Chen had already changed into his bright yellow robe and stood in front of the offering table with a solemn expression.
Before drawing the talisman, there are five essential rituals to be performed:
—Purification.
— Burning incense.
--execration.
—Stepping on the Big Dipper.
—Contemplate and visualize the corresponding deities.
The first two steps are complete; next, it's time to chant the incantation...
As for what incantation to recite, that depends on what kind of talisman is made.
What Lu Chen wanted to make this time was a talisman for warding off disasters and misfortunes, and it had to be related to the jinx, so this was the only one that could do it.
——【Sweeping away misfortune and calamity is a sign of disaster】.
The Taoist classic "Dao Fa Hui Yuan" clearly records the incantation of this talisman, which is effective in clearing away evil spirits and protecting peace.
However, before chanting the incantation, Lu Chen lit incense at the altar of the Broom Star, summoning him down in advance.
"Your Majesty?" The jinx was taken aback. Didn't I just go back? Why am I being summoned again?
"You jinx, I've got an idea! I don't need you to bestow blessings upon me to achieve a similar effect."
Lu Chen got straight to the point.
"Huh? There's such a method?" The Broom Star was stunned for a moment, then quickly asked, "What method has Your Majesty come up with?"
“A talisman or a magical artifact, or you can call it a talisman treasure.”
"Lingbao?"
Upon hearing those two words, the Broom Star felt a chill run down his spine and stammered, "Well... Your Majesty, I am of lowly rank and limited ability. I simply cannot produce a magical treasure like a Spiritual Treasure. Moreover, even with my abilities, I cannot create a Spiritual Treasure—I am powerless even to refine a treasure embryo. That thing looks simple, but it actually requires immense magical power, which I... truly cannot do. I have tried several times and always made a mistake."
Lu Chen waved his hand, interrupting Him: "Alright, alright, don't misunderstand, I'll make this precious embryo! You just need to put some bad luck into it."
"What?! You...you want to refine your own spirit treasure?!"
The jinx was stunned on the spot.
"Did I hear that right?"
Lu Chen chuckled: "You heard me right, I'm going to refine a spirit treasure. Let's try it out first!"
Broom Star: "..."
My good lord!
You are truly amazing!
You want to do this god-like job now?!
(End of this chapter)