"How dare you!" Xu Yang had just sized up the Emperor a few times when an angry shout came from the main hall,"Insolent commoner, do you think you can look at the face of the Emperor?”
Yes, in this era, the Emperor was supreme. No one dared to look at the Emperor like Xu Yang. They didn't even kneel down when they entered the main hall. In the eyes of these people, it was obviously an act of offending their superiors.
Of course, this was also because Xu Yang lived in the modern world and was taught the idea of equality from a young age. Although he knew that the emperor was very noble in ancient times, he did not have a deep concept.
"It's fine. Since you're a strange person in the mountains, it's understandable that you don't know the rules of the temple.”The Emperor sitting on the throne did not seem to be so strict. He waved his hand and said indifferently.
"But even so, when you see His Majesty, you should kneel and kowtow.”Although the Emperor did not take this bold look to heart, Xu Yang was still standing there arrogantly, which made people unable to look at him.
"I only worship heaven and earth in my life, why should I worship others?”Xu Yang said calmly.
Xu Yang's words caused the officials in the court to discuss in hushed voices. Beside him, Thousand Housekeeper Zuo looked at Xu Yang's appearance and became slightly anxious. After interacting with him for the past two days, he could tell that Brother Xu was not a pedantic person. Why was he so impudent and rude in the court today?
"Your Majesty, Mr. Xu is a Taoist priest who has become a monk.”Zuo Qianhu, who was secretly anxious, quickly stood up and explained to Xu Yang.
"Hmph, the entire world is the land of the king, and the shores of the land are the subjects of the king. Even monks are the subjects of the emperor, so how can they not kneel and kowtow?”When Zuo Qianhu stepped forward to help speak, there were naturally many officials who could not stand it.
"Forget it." On the throne, the Emperor waved his hand and stopped the discussion below."Since Mister Xu is a commoner from the mountains, there is no need to be so harsh on the red tape. The Left Thousand Households recommended you to me, saying that you are a capable person and that you have the heart to serve the court.”
"This Penniless Priest has many skills, but what I'm best at is still Daoist techniques.”Since he was here to subdue demons and devils, he naturally had to show his strength. In this world, only monks and Taoists could subdue demons and devils, so Xu Yang made himself a Taoist priest.
"Oh? Dao technique? Can you give me a demonstration?" As expected, the Emperor was interested in Xu Yang's ability. Pudu Cihang was the guardian of the country and had profound Buddhist teachings. However, the Emperor had never seen a talent in Taoism.
" My Taoist technique is very powerful. I might not be able to use it in this hall," Xu Yang said.
" Okay." Xu Yang nodded. Since he was going to show off his skills, he would look more powerful. Xu Yang looked at it and then raised his leg, stepping on the pillar of the palace and walking up step by step...
Xu Yang walked up to the upright pillar as if he was walking on flat ground. This scene caused many people to cry out in surprise. Even Thousand Housekeeper Zuo's eyes narrowed slightly. This was not something that could be explained by Qing Gong.
In terms of jumping onto the roof, Zuo Qianhu could easily do it himself. He believed that many martial arts practitioners could do it as well. However, for someone like Xu Yang to be able to walk on the pillar as if it was flat ground? Didn't that mean that any terrain like cliffs and cliffs was like a broad road to him?
In front of everyone, Xu Yang walked to the top of the hall step by step. Then, he formed a seal with his hands. In a moment, he spat out dozens of basketball-sized fireballs from his mouth like a machine gun. These fireballs looked like dragon heads.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Fireballs the size of basketballs fiercely smashed into the empty square, causing a series of explosions. Flames and gravel flew everywhere. The power and density of the flames caused countless officials and people to suck in a breath of cold air. With such an attack, even if hundreds or thousands of people rushed over, they would still suffer heavy casualties, right?
The terrifying huge fireball made many officials take a step back reflexively. Just the size of this huge fireball made people feel a great pressure, not to mention the temperature in the air suddenly increased by a lot.
In the sky, a huge fireball with a diameter of six to seven meters was like the sun. At this moment, not to mention inside the palace, even outside the palace, many people looked in the direction of the palace and pointed at the huge fireball in the sky. They shouted in surprise,"What's that? What a huge ball of flame!"
Even though it was broad daylight, that ball of flames that was six to seven meters in diameter was still very attractive. At this moment, almost half of the people in the capital saw the flames burning in the sky above the Imperial Palace and discussed it animatedly.
" Mr. Zhuge, the Taoist priest has made his move. He has set a huge fire in the palace!" In the inn outside the palace, Ning Caichen saw the huge fireball. He turned around hurriedly and shouted at Zhuge Wolong.
" Don't talk nonsense, you silly boy. People who don't know better might think that Mr. Xu is making trouble in the palace." Zhuge Wolong laughed and scolded Ning Caichen.
Looking at the flames in the sky above the palace, Zhuge Wolong nodded and said,""Well done. I believe this fire will burn out many demons and ghosts.”
In the sky, the burning flames took a long time to extinguish. However, the scorching temperature in the air still made many people feel a prickling heat on their skin. When they looked at Xu Yang again, whether it was the Emperor or the civil and military officials, their expressions had changed a lot.
In the main hall, many of these officials didn't like Xu Yang. They felt that he had no manners and was like a mason who had sneaked into the upper class. However, now, these officials looked at Xu Yang with respect.
Previously, they thought that Xu Yang was arrogant and presumptuous for sizing up the Emperor and refusing to kneel and kowtow. But now, they felt that Xu Yang deserved it. After all, since ancient times, it was not strange for extraordinary people to have their own pride.
It was just like a banquet in the upper class. Everyone was dressed in suits and evening gowns, but when a guy wearing beach shorts and flip-flops walked in, everyone would frown. The rude idiot would not like him and even want to chase him away. But what if this person was the richest man in the world? Hmm, then this outfit was a unique one. It didn't care about trifles.
Even the Emperor who was beside him looked at Xu Yang with amazement. As for the slight displeasure he felt for Xu Yang's lack of etiquette, it had long disappeared. He looked at Xu Yang affectionately and laughed loudly."Hahahaha, the heavens are really blessing our dynasty. The Buddhism Sect has the guardian of the country, Pudu Cihang. Now, the Taoist Sect has Mr. Xu. It's really our dynasty's fortune.”
"Congratulations, Emperor. Congratulations, Emperor." Following the Emperor's words, these officials naturally congratulated him in unison.
"Hahaha, to have a talent like Xu Yang willing to serve the imperial court, the emperor is naturally in a very good mood today."Mr. Xu is a transcendent immortal. The position of civil and military officials is naturally not suitable for you.”
After thinking for a while, the Emperor came to a conclusion and said,"How about this? Pudu Cihang is a monk and the guardian of the country. Since Mr. Xu is a Taoist, I can't favor one over the other. Otherwise, won't people say that I respect Buddhism and despise Taoism? Today, I shall confer you the title of Heavenly Teacher Protector. How about it?”
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