Miracle Farmer with Special Abilities-Chapter 712 - 0: Welcoming the Ancestral Master_1
CRACKLE... POP...
It was morning when the earth-shattering sound of firecrackers suddenly erupted at the Longyin Martial Arts Hall.
"We welcome the Ancestral Master!" a thunderous shout echoed.
Tian Guangjin and Tian Bingbing, leading nearly a thousand disciples dressed in brand-new Taoist Robes, knelt respectfully at the entrance. Upon closer inspection, Zhang Lele, Liu Ruomei, Ma Rufei, Chen Chaoyue, Zhang Haijun, Zhao Dawei, Qian Bing, Sun Tie, and Yan Feifei were all among them. Even Red Leaf had rushed over from France. Of course, all the pets were there too; Xiao Jin, Xiao Xuanzi, Big Fatty, Second Fatty, and Hong Ya all knelt in place. The faces of all the people and pets were filled with fervent zeal.
With a grand and imposing aura, Zhang Bin, Xiao Qian, and Li Taiqing descended from the sky. Landing with them, of course, was the Ancestral Master Statue.
Yes, Zhang Bin had decided to place the Ancestral Master Statue at the Longyin Martial Arts Hall because almost all of the Taiqing Sect’s disciples were gathered here. The hall was also spacious enough to accommodate the Cultivation of several thousand disciples without any issue, making it convenient for everyone to offer their worship.
In the past, Zhang Bin might not have understood the importance of worship. However, ever since he saw the statue of the Evil Ancestor—which had absorbed a great deal of the power of faith from the worship of many people—he had learned it could actually communicate with Ancestor Deception in the Immortal Realm. Zhang Bin now understood that for a statue possessing Special Divine Skills, worship was of the utmost importance. Only through continuous worship could the statue maintain its Divine Skills.
BANG...
Zhang Bin placed the statue at the entrance.
"We welcome the Ancestral Master!" all the disciples shouted, their fervor intensifying as they kowtowed devoutly.
These were all disciples of the Taiqing Sect, yet in the past, they had not even known the history of their own sect. But just moments ago, Tian Guangjin had told them that the Ancestral Master of the Taiqing Sect was none other than Laozi Li Er, the one who had undergone Ascension to the Immortal Realm. In the thousands of years of humanity’s recorded history, which held many legacies from remote antiquity, only two people had ever ascended to the Immortal Realm. One was Bodhidharma, and the other was Laozi Li Er. Now that they knew the founder of their sect was Laozi Li Er himself, how could they not feel proud and ecstatic? How could they not be shaken with fervent awe?
In the past, they had only ever met Zhang Bin; they had never seen any of the other elders. But now, they saw Elder Li Taiqing, a true vision of an Immortal, radiating grace. His aura was as immense as a mountain, his Oppression as vast as the sea. His Realm was even much higher than Zhang Bin’s.
At that moment, the statue of the Ancestral Master Laozi Li Er began to emit a strange light. It was as if the statue’s piercing gaze was sweeping over all the disciples. A satisfied smile appeared on its face, for these disciples, almost all of whom practiced the Three Purities Secret Technique, were his inheritors.
"You may all rise."
A strange voice suddenly emerged from the statue’s mouth. It was majestic and vast, seeming to emanate from the Void itself. All the disciples were stunned, utterly shocked. They could hardly believe their ears. Good heavens, the Ancestral Master had revealed his spirit! As expected of the statue of an Immortal who had achieved Ascension.
"We pay our respects to the Ancestral Master!"
"We welcome the Ancestral Master!"
"..."
The disciples shouted with even greater fanaticism, kowtowing wildly. Ma Rufei, Chen Chaoyue, Zhang Haijun, Zhao Dawei, Sun Tie, and Qian Bing were especially zealous. Why? Because the Ancestral Master had saved them. They had been locked away by Zhang Bin in a secret room for secluded Cultivation. They couldn’t leave the room, couldn’t sleep with beautiful women, or even look at one. It was utterly miserable. Fortunately, they were required to participate in the welcoming of the Ancestral Master Statue, which was the only reason they were allowed out of their seclusion.
"Ancestral Master, if you please," Zhang Bin said. He and Li Taiqing stood on either side of the statue, ready to carry it inside. Of course, they could have used Telekinesis to move it, but carrying it in was the most respectful way.
However, something even more miraculous happened. The Green Ox statue suddenly let out a loud moo.
"MOO..."
Then, the Green Ox slowly began to move, its four legs walking as if they were real. It walked straight through the gates. At that moment, it seemed the Green Ox statue had transformed into a living Green Ox. The Ancestral Master riding on its back also wore a faint smile, his beard fluttering in the wind, as if he too had come to life.
"My God, how is this possible?"
All the disciples, including Zhang Bin and Li Taiqing, were so shocked they were almost stupefied. Their hearts, however, were filled with ecstasy. The Ancestral Master had truly revealed his spirit! The Taiqing Sect was destined to rise!
They followed it reverently, kneeling and bowing all the way until they finally escorted the statue to a high platform in a great hall. The statue walked up onto the platform by itself, turned to face the crowd below, and then became perfectly still once more. Candles and incense had already been lit, their flames flickering as smoke curled into the air. The ground was covered with meditation cushions.
Zhang Bin and Li Taiqing then led all the disciples through the ceremony of three kneelings and nine kowtows. The rite was exceptionally grand.
After the ceremony ended, the disciples remained in the great hall, their faces beaming with joy. The Longyin Martial Arts Hall was decorated with lanterns and colored banners, making it livelier than the New Year. The sound of firecrackers was incessant.
"Ancestral Master, since our Taiqing Sect has grown so large and you are well-pleased, please bestow upon us the complete inheritance," Zhang Bin muttered as he slowly walked onto the platform. He reached out to take the Jade Scroll from the Ancestral Master Statue’s hand. He was quite confident the Ancestor would agree. Besides, he was a little worried about leaving the Jade Scroll in the statue’s hand.
Just as his hand was about to touch the Jade Scroll, the statue’s hand moved. The horsetail whisk shot out like a bolt of lightning. Zhang Bin didn’t even have time to retreat. In the blink of an eye, he was bound by the whisk and rapidly shrank to the size of a chicken egg, left dangling precariously.
Holy shit... Zhang Bin was so furious he almost spat blood. He struggled frantically, but it was completely useless.
The disciples were utterly dumbfounded, their faces etched with disbelief.
Holy crap... The Ancestral Master Statue actually possesses such terrifying Divine Skills? This is just too inconceivable!
Terrified, they all dropped to their knees with a thud.
"The Ancestral Master Statue possesses terrifying Divine Skills, and I was just giving you all a demonstration," Zhang Bin, ever the thick-skinned one, immediately announced from within the horsetail whisk. "If a disciple of our sect is caught, they will be released after half an hour. If it’s an enemy, they will be instantly turned into meat paste."
An odd smile appeared on Li Taiqing’s face, while Xiao Qian giggled to the side. The disciples, however, were awestruck. Good heavens, the Ancestral Master Statue was that incredible?
"From now on, all disciples cultivating in the martial hall must come to worship once every day!" Zhang Bin ordered sternly.
The disciples naturally agreed with the utmost respect, their faces filled with reverence. This was truly the statue of an Immortal, one that possessed extremely terrifying Divine Skills and could reveal its spirit at any moment.
