The source of the trembling was actually from the Thunder Talisman on the back of the Hook Paper!

In that moment, Li Yan suddenly understood the reason.

That Daoist Master Juchenzi, was probably just like him!

"Young Hero Li, what happened?"

Seeing him stop, Ling Yun quickly inquired.

"It's nothing."

Li Yan shook his head slightly and continued to follow behind.

Building a Taoist temple atop such a high mountain was never an easy task, and this mountain wasn't an Earth Vein Spirit Aperture, entirely funded by donations from devotees, so naturally, its size wasn't large.

Crossing through the corridors of the main hall, they soon arrived at the side courtyard.

Before the two could get close, they saw an old Daoist in bright yellow vestments emerge from the side courtyard.

The old Daoist was hunched over, with white hair and beard, and two long white eyebrows drooping down to his chest, appearing extremely elderly.

He even held onto a cane in his hand.

"Greetings, Granduncle Master!"

Ling Yun saluted, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

Juchenzi's vestments were very luxurious, embroidered with images of Yuluo Xiao Platform, Pagoda, Immortal Cranes, Qilin, Dragon and Phoenix, and Auspicious Cloud.

The color of the vestments held significance in the Mystical Sect.

Yellow symbolized honor and sanctity.

Either worn by Daoists of the Royal Temple or by a Sect Master, and must be on special occasions.

During ceremonies, most are in purple and red.

In any case, yellow vestments are quite rare.

Juchenzi held high seniority on Qingcheng Mountain and naturally possessed the qualifications, but it was Ling Yun's first time seeing him in yellow vestments.

Moreover, he was wearing a Purple Gold Jade Crown on his head.

What was the purpose of this?

The old Daoist Juchenzi obviously noticed Ling Yun's puzzlement but did not offer any explanation, instead gazing mildly at Li Yan with his cloudy eyes and saying, "Come in, I have matters to discuss privately."

"Yes, Senior."

Li Yan respectfully cupped his hands.

He vaguely understood some things.

This old Daoist wearing yellow vestments to see him probably represented his identity as a Heavenly Court Envoy.

Ling Yun wasn't invited, but he dared not show his displeasure, cautiously standing guard outside.

After Li Yan and Juchenzi entered the courtyard, Ling Yun felt a chill.

The Old Lord Temple couldn't restrict Divine Skills.

But as they entered, he felt nothing.

Clearly, there were words they didn't want him to hear.

Ling Yun felt even more curious.

The Master said it was to transmit teachings.

But now it seemed there was something else.

What secret even required keeping from the Master...

...

Juchenzi was very old, his vitality almost depleted, and although deeply versed in Dao, he walked with a shaky gait.

Supporting himself with a cane, he slowly moved in the snow.

"Senior, take it slow."

Seeing this, Li Yan wanted to help.

However, Juchenzi just waved his hand slightly and said calmly, "There's good in being slow, and good in being fast, are you perhaps impatient?"

Truly baffling...

With a head full of questions, Li Yan didn't push further.

Upon entering the main room, the old Daoist slowly closed the door, shakily poured tea for him, and dawdled for quite a while.

"Thank you, Senior."

Li Yan couldn't grasp his intention, so he followed the host's lead.

After finishing these actions, the old Daoist shook his vestments and sat on the chair opposite him, raising his eyes again to look him over.

The cloudy eyes seemed to want to see through Li Yan completely.

"If Senior has something to say, feel free to speak directly."

Unable to withstand the gaze, Li Yan directly inquired.

"I am the 'Heavenly Officer'."

The old Daoist Juechunzi suddenly spoke, "'Heavenly Officer' is similar to a living Yin messenger, but acts under the command of the Heavenly Court, primarily tasked with capturing those who violate the 'Heavenly Rules'."

"Heavenly Officer?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yan was thoughtful.

The secret strategy he obtained from Liu Gang mentioned that the "living Yin messenger" was once called the "Taishan visitor," the "Yellow Springs envoy."

The Mystic Sect also has similar roles, but they are even rarer.

Even Liu Gang had only encountered one once, without any interaction.

It turns out this profession is called "Heavenly Officer."

The old Daoist Juechunzi took a sip of tea and continued, "Those who hold the position of 'Heavenly Officer' are mostly from the Mystic Sect, and people from the Mystic Sect rarely obtain the Hook Paper."

"I am curious as to how you can hold two roles?"

At this point, Li Yan no longer hid anything and curiously asked, "Senior, how did you come to know my identity?"

The old Daoist Juechunzi was silent for a moment, "Recently, a golden-armored Divine Man appeared in a dream to inform this old man of this matter."

"This old man does not have long to live, why the Heavenly Court chose you, I no longer wish to know, but you must have extraordinary qualities, and things can be passed down."

Saying this, he shakily stood up, carefully bringing out a finely crafted wooden box from the adjacent antique shelf.

With his dry right hand, he trembled as he stroked the wooden box and shook his head, "This lineage of this old man belongs to the Earth God Sect, passed down to some disciples, but they cannot inherit its essence."

"In your hands, it should be more useful."

Saying this, he opened the wooden box and took out several books.

The manuals were all wrapped in brocade, using thick yellow paper, written with vermilion, the handwriting neat, with a touch of dignity.

The old Daoist solemnly said, "The Earth God Sect is a branch of the Northern Emperor lineage. The Northern Emperor Sect absorbed the Heavenly Master's art of summoning deities and commanding generals, and the Three Emperors Sect's essence of impeaching the names of ghosts and gods, and evolved from there."

"Within the Northern Emperor Methods, it is divided into Earth Deity Skill, Heavenly Peng Method, Fengdu Technique, Demon King Technique, and Zhenwu Technique. The old man, under command in a dream, is to pass two methods to you."

Li Yan's heart stirred, "I wonder which two methods?"

The old Daoist Juechunzi shook his head, "The Northern Emperor Methods are vast and profound. How could the old man learn them all? I only safeguard them. As for what to learn, it's up to you."

Li Yan's heart was pounding.

This old Daoist's words, although puzzling.

But he vaguely felt that his journey, having obtained the position of living Yin messenger, being chosen by the Thunder Department, seemed to be valued by many powers.

The choice of what method decides the future path.

He hesitated in his heart and asked, "Could the senior explain each one?"

The old Daoist Juechunzi seemed not to have a good impression of him, but did not hide the matter, solemnly explaining, "Each of the Northern Emperor's methods naturally has its merits."

"Tian Peng is one of the Four Saints of the North Pole, governing Beidou and Fengdu. The Heavenly Peng Mantra is also a core method of the Northern Emperor Sect. In terms of attack, it can be said to be foremost and is also the foundation of the Thunder Technique."

"But this method is difficult to learn. To achieve results is even more challenging, and this humble Daoist hasn't accomplished it either."

"The Emperor of Purple Tenuity and North Pole Jade Void governs above all stars, commands laws in the middle, rules Fengdu below, and is the master of all celestial stars. Naturally, the Fengdu Method is also a focus."

"Since you are a living Yin messenger, are you practicing the 'Six Paths Scripture'?"

Li Yan shook his head, "No, it's the 'Luo Feng Scripture' and the 'Northern Ghost Emperor Scripture'."

"Oh?"

The old Daoist, upon hearing, finally showed a good expression, "That's more like it, you've not forgotten your roots."

So that's the reason...

Seeing this, Li Yan immediately understood why the old Daoist had acted this way earlier.

It was rumored that people of the Northern Emperor Sect were extremely disdainful of the Buddhist sect, and nowadays, most living Yin messengers practice the 'Six Paths Scripture' mixed with Buddhist methods.

With the misunderstanding cleared, the old Daoist Juechunzi introduced even more thoroughly.

"This Fengdu Method can complete your heritage. If practiced successfully, you can obtain the 'Fengdu Nine Springs Command Token' and the 'Inspector of Three Realms' Deities Seal'..."

Li Yan's heart stirred, "May I ask, senior, what is this treasure?"

The old Daoist Juechunzi glanced meaningfully, "These two treasures belong to the Emperor of Purple Tenuity and North Pole Jade Void. If you acquire them, it is the Dharma Realm Divine Powers."

"It's the Dharma Realm Divine Powers!"

Li Yan was shocked, suddenly standing up.

He naturally knew what the Dharma Realm Divine Powers were.

The Soul Hook is one of them.

The old Daoist Juechunzi stroked his beard, "There are very few practitioners of the Fengdu Method, only because it requires adherence to Fengdu Black Law, but since you've become a living Yin messenger, this law can be circumvented, and the heritage can be completed."

"I know 'Luo Feng Scripture' requires building Six Palaces. If you practice as usual, you can only obtain ordinary Yin Bureau Divine Powers. With the Fengdu Method, when constructing the latter two palaces, you can obtain the 'Fengdu Nine Springs Command Token' and the 'Inspector of Three Realms' Deities Seal'."

Li Yan's heart was pounding, "These two divine powers, how do they differ from ordinary 'Luo Feng Scripture' divine powers?"

The old Daoist glanced, "Officer and clerk."

Li Yan was instantly enlightened, "Then I'll learn this method!"

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