Yushan.
This is a high mountain that is some distance away from Tsuchimikado's house and seems to be in contact with the night sky.
There are lush trees on the mountain and it is deserted. There is only one mountain road leading directly to the top of the mountain, which is very spectacular as it leads people straight up to the sky.
At the highest point on the top of the mountain, all the trees here have been cut down. Even though it is still surrounded by tall trees, the middle has become a square. It is not vast, but it is not narrow either.
Right in the center of the square, there is a stone platform.
There are unburnt bonfires placed in the four corners of the platform.
There are four shrine gate-like torii gates standing in the four directions, each with its own color.
The torii gate on the east side is blue.
The torii gate on the west side is white.
The southern torii gate is red.
The northern torii gate is black.
Four torii gates surround the platform, making a sacrificial table sitting on the platform look particularly solemn and sacred.
If you look closely, you will see that there are various sacrificial supplies placed on the sacrificial table.
There are plates painted red with white silk rolls tied with silver thread inside.
There is a very old pommel horse that looks like it has some age.
There are paper dolls.
There are bells tied with ropes.
In addition, there are taiko drums and conch shells placed next to the altar table, as well as a folded tori.
This is the altar of the "Taishan Fugun Matsuri" that has been used by the Tsuchimikado family for generations.
At this time, three people came here.
It was none other than Luo Zhen, Natsume, and Dalianji Suzuka.
The three of them stood in front of the platform, quietly looking at the Temple of Heaven in front of them, relatively speechless.
This situation has been maintained from the beginning until now.
The three of them have been here for a while.
Because of this, some items needed for the ceremony can be prepared and the Temple of Heaven can be placed neatly.
The person who prepared these was naturally Dalianji Suzuka, who originally planned to hold the "Taishan Fugun Festival".
By manipulating the simple form, Dalianji Suzuka completed the preparations as quickly as possible, and the current scene was formed.
"... ... Ready."
Dalianji Suzuka did not look at anyone else, but only looked at the Temple of Heaven and spoke in a low voice.
"The ritual can be performed any day now."
This sentence caused a sense of tension to spread around.
"Really?" Luo Zhen nodded and said very simply: "In that case, let's get started."
Hearing this, before Dalenji Suzuka expressed her opinion, Natsume finally couldn't help but speak out.
"Is this really okay?"
Natsume couldn't help but said to Luo Zhen.
"Even if it's just the "Taishan Fukun Festival" that has been passed down from generation to generation in the Tsuchimikado family, and it's not an imperial ceremony, it's still very dangerous to hold this ceremony casually, isn't it
Natsume was worried about this.
Luo Zhen also knew that Natsume's worry was not unnecessary.
Yin Yang Tao teaches that after a person dies, his soul will return to Mount Tai.
There is an underworld in Mount Tai, and there are gods who govern the soul.
The god is called the Master of Mount Tai, who cuts off the yang during the day and the yin at night. He is the human god who judges the yin and yang realms impartially.
It is said that the Lord of Taishan is a god who is in charge of the most upright and greatest people in the world, and is replaced every five hundred years.
The "Taishan Fujun Sacrifice" is to offer sacrifices to a god-level spiritual being named Taishan Fujun, so as to contact him and control his soul. It is equivalent to a grand ceremony to ask God for assistance.
Of course, the modern pantheon does not recognize the existence of the soul, and excludes all religious overtones. All spells and research on the soul are considered taboo and no contact is allowed.
Now, although the "Taishan Fujun Sacrifice" that Luo Zhen is about to use is not an imperial soul spell that is considered absolutely taboo, but a sacrificial ritual passed down from generation to generation by the Tsuchimikado family, it is still a sacrifice to gods and human souls. It’s really hard to say whether contact will lead to prosecution.
It is precisely because of this that the Tsuchimikado family has not held the "Taishan Fujun Festival" ceremony since Ye Guang, leaving the Temple of Heaven to sleep here for almost half a century.
Now, Luo Zhen is preparing to perform this ritual again, so Natsume cannot help but be worried.
"Although the Yin and Yang Hall has not prohibited the Tsuchimikado family from performing the "Taishan Prefecture Lord Sacrifice" again, this time it is not considered a sacrifice at all, but a preparation for a spiritual seance. Is this really good?"
Natsume looked worried, and it was clear from a glance that she disapproved of Luo Zhen's actions.
Luo Zhen had already expected this and said nothing, just glanced at Dalianji Suzuka.
Dalianji Suzuka still didn't look at Luo Zhen, but as if she was aware of his gaze, she spoke in a low voice.
"It's okay that you can regret it at any time."
Dalianji Suzuka's tone was full of self-deprecation and self-abuse.
It seems that after realizing that he was defeated and calmed down, Dalianji Suzuka has understood his obsession and is now in a state of self-destruction.
Luo Zhen just curled his lips.
"Don't worry, since I said it, I won't break my promise."
Luo Zhen promised like this.
"Autumn view!"
Natsume could no longer hide her worry.
For such Natsume, Luo Zhen gave a smile.
"Okay, Natsume, when have you ever seen me do something inappropriate?" Luo Zhen said: "I promise you, there will be no problem, just believe me."
Luo Zhen gave Natsume another promise.
Under such circumstances, Natsume couldn't say anything else.
"...You should know how to hold the "Taishan Mansion Lord Festival", right?"
In the end, Natsume could only say this with a sigh.
"I know." Luo Zhen nodded and said: "After all, it was a ritual that the Tsuchimikado family would hold for generations in the past. Even though it is basically abandoned now, I still got the ritual book from my father, so I can remember it. .”
Under the tutelage of Tsuchimikado Yashun for many years, Luo Zhen basically inherited what the Tsuchimikado family should inherit.
Among them, of course, it also includes the ritual of "Taishan Prefecture King Sacrifice" that has been passed down from generation to generation.
"I'll start now."
Luo Zhen made a decisive decision and stopped delaying. After saying these words, he walked towards the Temple of Heaven.
Seeing this, both Natsume and Dalianji Suzuka held their breath.
Because, next, they will see the miracle of Yin Yang Dao that has been passed down for thousands of years.
Luo Zhen came to the Temple of Heaven and stood in front of the sacrificial table.
"Snapped!"
The next moment, Luo Zhen suddenly closed his palms without any warning, making a crisp sound.
At this moment, the magic power emerged from Luo Zhen's body.
"Bang!"
Around the altar, a bonfire was suddenly lit, causing flames to burn.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Along with three consecutive explosions, the other three bonfires also burned.
The bonfires around the altar illuminated the surroundings, and even emitted a hazy light, covering the entire altar.
"Snapped!"
Luo Zhen clapped his hands again and released the magic power.
"Boom!"
This time, the taiko drum was suddenly struck, receiving a direct blow from the curse, and a heavy drum sound was heard.
"Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!" "Boom!"
The drums beat one after another, rhythmically.
During this period, Luo Zhen clasped his hands again, causing the conch on the sacrificial table to levitate, and was blown under the instigation of the mantra.
"Woo!"
The long sound of the conch echoed throughout Yushan, and even spread to the night sky and the distant sky.
Only then did Luo Zhen reach out, pick up the statues on the sacrificial table, and open them.
Above, dense congratulations appeared like sacrificial inscriptions.