Three days later, six large and small reclusive sects gathered outside the imperial city.
Through their conversation, they learned that several stubborn sects had been wiped out, with the Maoshan sect suffering the worst fate, as all of its hundreds of members had been killed by Hao Yun.
The six sects that came to the capital were secretly relieved to hear the news, thankful that they had agreed to that demon's request.
Time passed second by second, and the sun rose high in the sky, but Hao Yun still hadn't shown up, causing the gathered sects to complain.
"What's going on? Why haven't they arrived yet? Could something have happened?"
"Shh, keep your voice down. If the devil hears us, we'll all be in trouble."
While everyone was discussing this, Hao Yun flew in from the sky atop the imperial city wall.
“Very good, everyone is on time. Follow me.”
In the past few days, the imperial court has been operating at high speed, but due to the demons, many decrees could not be conveyed, and disaster relief teams were also obstructed.
Hao Yun led his men to the Dali Temple's headquarters and turned to speak to them.
"From now on, this will be your home and your workplace. I don't care what sect you belong to. Once you're here, you'll only have one name: constables of the Dali Temple."
"Your mission is to slay demons and monsters, and restore a bright and clear world to the land!"
At this moment, the elders and leaders of the six sects noticed a strange light in the eyes of their disciples.
"From this moment on, the Dali Temple is officially established. In front is the Sutra Repository, and to the side is the Treasure Repository. As long as you complete the tasks within the Dali Temple, you will receive contributions."
"Once you reach the required contribution points, you can exchange them for cultivation techniques in the Scripture Pavilion, or go to the Treasure Pavilion to exchange them for pills and magic weapons that can aid in cultivation."
Leading everyone into the Scripture Pavilion and Treasure Pavilion, the eyes of the leaders and elders of the various sects gleamed with excitement.
What advanced cultivation techniques! What miraculous elixirs! What amazing magical treasures!
Chapter 228 Black Mountain Demon
Originally, the various sects were full of resistance, but under the temptation of cultivation techniques, elixirs, and magical treasures, they instantly became convinced!
"Can we exchange any of these?"
The leader of the Kunlun Sect held a bottle of three-stage golden pills, his body trembling slightly.
"That's right, as long as you have enough contribution points, you can exchange them."
After hearing Hao Yun's words, many old monsters whose cultivation was stuck at the Nascent Soul stage had their eyes gleaming with malice as they hatched wicked plans.
"I advise you to calm down. Since I've put these things out there, I'm not afraid of others causing trouble. What do you think?"
Hao Yun sneered and glanced at the six sect leaders present.
"Yes, the Imperial Advisor is right."
The Kunlun Sect leader wiped the cold sweat from his brow and muttered to himself that he had almost forgotten that the Imperial Preceptor in front of him was not someone to be trifled with.
The others echoed this sentiment, while also inquiring about the contribution points required to exchange for the items.
"The contribution points for exchanging items are all listed on the form. I've arranged for several commanders of thousands to come out!"
At Hao Yun's call, the leaders of the six sects stepped forward.
"Very well, you can manage your own disciples. Keep a close eye on them. If anyone commits adultery, kidnapping, or petty theft, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
"Zhi Qiu Yi Ye, come here and give them a copy of the Dali Temple Handbook, so that they won't blame me for not being fair in rewarding or punishing them if they make mistakes in the future!"
Zhi Qiu Yi Ye ran in from outside, carrying a pile of booklets in her arms.
"Each person gets a copy. Go back and study it carefully. If you can't remember it, then carry it with you."
After explaining the situation, Hao Yun waved for everyone to leave.
With the Dali Temple initially established, the intelligence department began sending information about demons, and members of the Dali Temple set out to fight in various places.
Under Hao Yun's reward system, the leaders of the six sects, namely the Thousand Households, worked exceptionally hard.
The evil spirits and demons that had been lurking around the imperial city were wiped out in just a few days.
Inside the imperial court, under Hao Yun's coordination, everything was running at high speed, and capable officials began to be promoted rapidly.
As for the emperor, he is now busy practicing Qi cultivation and health preservation every day, leaving all the affairs of the court to Hao Yun.
With the assistance of the Dali Temple, the imperial relief teams advanced rapidly and began delivering food to the hardest-hit areas.
Corrupt officials along the way were executed one by one by the Dali Temple, and those who had become outlaws were also wiped out by the Dali Temple and the army.
A year later, the Song Dynasty returned to stability, and the demons began to hide, fearing being discovered by the Dali Temple.
The Song Dynasty, which was on the verge of collapse, was successfully revitalized with the help of Hao Yun.
The Court of Judicial Review, which oversaw officials and exorcised evil spirits, began to expand rapidly after the court regained stability. Local government offices were successfully replaced by the Court of Judicial Review.
"Master, a hell entrance has been discovered near Sheshan."
Hao Yun, who was handling official business, looked up and glanced at Zhi Qiu Yi Ye.
“Send three commanders of a thousand households, plus three commanders of a hundred households, to investigate.”
"yes."
Three days passed in a row, and the commander who went to explore the underworld returned severely injured.
"Master, something terrible has happened! Something unusual has occurred in the underworld. Of the commanders who went to investigate, only one of the thousand-household commander and the hundred-household commander returned alive!"
Zhi Qiu Yi Ye burst into Hao Yun's room and loudly reported the intelligence gathered during this reconnaissance.
After listening carefully, Hao Yun frowned slightly. Black Mountain Demon, he hadn't expected it to be him.
"Have two commanders with their men prepare. Let me know when they are ready. I will set off with them this time. The affairs of the Dali Temple are in your hands."
"yes."
Under Hao Yun's tutelage, Zhi Qiu Yi Ye had long been able to stand on her own, and her cultivation was nearing the point of transcending tribulation.
In this world, to become an immortal, one must undergo tribulation. Because there is no Heavenly Dao, undergoing tribulation is very difficult, and very few people can overcome that hurdle.
Half an hour later, Hao Yun led the members of the Dali Temple and set off, heading straight for the entrance to the Sheshan Underworld.
It took Hao Yun four days to reach Sheshan with the main force.
"Stop and rest. Come with me to check the entrance after nightfall."
Hao Yun dismounted and stopped to rest on the official road.
One of the two commanders who accompanied them was the leader of the Kunlun Sect.
This reconnaissance mission made him somewhat uneasy, as the three commanders who came to investigate earlier were almost as strong as him.
Despite such a strong lineup, they were all wiped out, with only one person escaping with serious injuries.
"Grand Preceptor, should we send two people to scout ahead first?"
Hao Yun glanced at him. "No need."
The Kunlun Sect leader was somewhat embarrassed by the rejection of his suggestion, but he quickly covered it up.
After an afternoon of rest, the fatigue from the journey gradually subsided.
After nightfall, everyone had a hearty meal, and Hao Yun led the team to set off, heading straight for the interior of Sheshan Mountain.
Sheshan is made up of two low mountains with a funnel-shaped opening in the middle, and the entrance to the underworld is located at this funnel-shaped opening.
Some time ago, a group of members from the Dali Temple were passing through this place on business when they unexpectedly discovered that evil spirits had emerged from the entrance to the underworld. After a fierce battle, they finally succeeded.
The squad lost one member and fled back to the Dali Temple branch in a nearby town. The incident was also reported to the capital.
"Sir, something seems amiss around us?"
A centurion walked up to Hao Yun and reported to him with a solemn expression.
As night fell, Sheshan became eerie and terrifying, with many eyes seemingly watching their group from the darkness.
"Don't worry, keep going."
Hao Yun glanced around, then at the little devil in the forest, but didn't pay it much attention.
With the entrance to the underworld in sight, Hao Yun waved to signal the group to stop.
"Chief, step forward and come in with me. The rest of you, form ranks and wait in place."
After giving the order, Hao Yun stepped into the underworld.
"Such a strong yin energy."
The leader of the Kunlun Sect sighed and began to observe the surrounding environment.
This so-called underworld was extremely desolate, with the land as far as the eye could see being black and devoid of life.
"keep going."
Hao Yun took a step forward and began to explore the interior.
This was Hao Yun's first time entering the underworld, and he was extremely curious about everything there.
After walking for about an hour, a large, dimly lit river appeared ahead.
The river surface was very calm, and it seemed that the water was not flowing at all.
Not far from the river, a bridge was built, and a stone tablet stood in front of the bridge.
The Bridge of Helplessness!
Hao Yun suddenly turned his head to look behind him and snorted coldly.
"Stop hiding, come out."
The once silent underworld was suddenly filled with ghostly wails and howls, and a huge mountain appeared behind the three of them.
"So you're the head of the Dali Temple? You don't look like much."
This mountain is the true form of the Black Whistle Demon. After Hao Yun entered, he used magic to conceal his true form and secretly observed the group.
Hao Yun wasn't going to tolerate him and immediately retorted with a sarcastic remark.
"I don't think you're any better. Hey, tell me, how did the underworld become like this?"
"You little brat, I could crush you with a single finger. How dare you talk to your Black Mountain Grandpa like that!"