I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts

"Jiang Ziya..."

Han Zhan slightly opened his mouth, somewhat surprised, as that was a renowned figure.

Upon careful reflection, being Ji Fa, encountering Jiang Ziya seemed to be a very reasonable occurrence.

However, if the elderly man before him with white hair was Jiang Ziya, Han Zhan’s trust in the Ancestral Temple increased significantly.

"The Yanshi?" After respectfully saluting Jiang Ziya, Han Zhan looked at the young man behind him and asked.

Chang Hao’s face showed a look of surprise.

"You even know this? Indeed, you’re a figure destined to stand alongside the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, revealing such insight from humble beginnings."

Chang Hao remarked with admiration.

Han Zhan did not understand why Chang Hao felt this way.

He could recognize the Yanshi simply because he had used antique artifacts related to the Yanshi before.

Standing on the shoulder of the over three-meter-tall Star Official, more details unfolded before him,

and Han Zhan realized that the so-called Star Official was actually a puppet manipulated by the Yanshi.

No wonder its form was so bizarre, greatly differing from normal humans.

After a brief recognition, Jiang Ziya continued speaking:

"You are a raw jade, still requiring carving. Though you have life force bestowed upon you, it must be wisely guided."

"The doctrine of our Ancestral Temple aims to protect all people, safeguarding them from divine retribution, allowing them to enjoy the blessings of dawn and life."

"Ji Fa, do you wish to join my sect?"

Jiang Ziya extended an invitation to Han Zhan.

Such a scene unexpectedly made Han Zhan somewhat dazed for a moment.

Once upon a time, he also had a master who asked him similarly.

Thinking of this, Han Zhan lowered his gaze again, clasped his hands in front of him, and bowed slightly:

"I am willing to join you, Master."

Currently, his identity is Ji Fa; considering the main plot, joining Jiang Ziya’s sect should be a key decision to advance the storyline.

Perhaps aside from the sect, there are other forces that can be chosen, but the Ancestral Temple is the one Han Zhan currently can access and the quickest he can reach.

The doctrine of the Ancestral Temple and its reputation among the public are still good, which is also why Han Zhan decided to join.

Upon hearing Han Zhan agree, Jiang Ziya nodded with a smile.

Behind him, Chang Hao also showed a joyful expression. He was about to say something when Jiang Ziya’s hand was already on the back of his head.

"What are you standing there for?"

"Quickly complete the blessing and send us back. So careless, when will you be more stable."

Upon Jiang Ziya’s command, Chang Hao immediately collected himself and began to earnestly complete the task.

After reprimanding Chang Hao, Jiang Ziya turned back to Han Zhan with a renewed smile on his face.

This really is... Han Zhan still didn’t know what qualifications he possessed to make Jiang Ziya smile at him.

"Ji Fa, since you have recognized me as your master, if you have any confusion, feel free to ask me."

Jiang Ziya said with a smile.

With his words, Han Zhan did not hesitate and directly asked:

"Star Official Puppets are the means of the Ancestral Temple, but they can clearly bless the people, why are they usually so stingy?"

Han Zhan asked directly, and Jiang Ziya was not offended but rather nodded with satisfaction.

"You are concerned for the people and did not become arrogant after joining the Ancestral Temple, which is commendable."

"Your question has two reasons. The first reason is that blessings can provide the people with various special benefits, improving their lives, but too many blessings can create unstable factors."

Han Zhan gently nodded upon hearing this, deeply understanding the unstable factors Jiang Ziya spoke of.

Human nature is difficult to predict.

Desire is endless, and when a person gains power that does not belong to them, any choice they make is possible.

Do not test human nature.

"The second reason is that blessings are not unconditional; granting blessings to the people through Star Official Puppets requires consuming Starlight Stones."

"Starlight Stones?" Han Zhan repeated.

"Yes, Starlight Stones are key materials to resist the sun, obtained through human sacrifice, and ground to powder mixed with water can be applied on wood and stone to resist the sun’s heat and rays."

"Therefore, the quantity of Starlight Stones must be strictly controlled; it’s impossible to conduct blessings on such a large scale as today every day."

Jiang Ziya’s explanation gave Han Zhan greater understanding of this world.

And the mention of human sacrifice by Jiang Ziya reminded Han Zhan of another confusion he had previously.

"What exactly is summoned through human sacrifice? Why can it still appear alive the next day after being devoured?"

This was also a question that troubled Han Zhan.

Jiang Ziya pondered slightly.

He then swept his sleeve, pinched his fingers, creating an invisible wind that enveloped them, isolating their conversation from being heard or seen.

Jiang Ziya then continued:

"The so-called sacrifice naturally targets the high and mighty Celestial God."

"Celestial God?"

"Yes, they overlook the mortal realm from high above, and should their demands not be fulfilled, they will impose divine retribution, devastating the living."

"The existence of the Ancestral Temple is to communicate with the Celestial Gods and lessen their punishment upon ordinary people."

"This is one effect of the sacrifice."

"As for the resurrection you mentioned, it is not so. In reality, it is a blinding technique."

A blinding technique? Han Zhan was stunned by Jiang Ziya’s answer.

Quickly, a thought struck him like lightning, revealing an answer.

"I understand; it’s the Yanshi Puppet!"

Jiang Ziya looked at Han Zhan, nodding with satisfaction, "Indeed, very wise; yes, it’s the Yanshi Puppet."

"The ritual is real, and the people sacrificed are real. Only when the Star Official chooses them and sends them to the altar is there a switch."

The starlight released by the Star Official when selecting sacrifice personnel, besides perception, also has the effect of muddling vision.

Then, during the process of sending them to the altar, the real person is replaced by a Yanshi Puppet, swallowed by the giant mouth, completing a ’Heaven-Deceiving.’"

"Those puppets are crafted from special materials, possessing ’blood’ and ’flesh,’ absorbing the unique trait of the Celestial God during the chewing process."

"After being expelled, they transform into Starlight Stones, which is the origin of Starlight Stones."

So, it turns out to be like this.

Through Jiang Ziya’s explanation, Han Zhan was enlightened.

The human sacrifice ritual was a sore spot about the Ancestral Temple in his mind.

Though without saying, gathering people to sacrifice their lives to the Celestial God inherently breeds dislike no matter the circumstances.

But with more detailed revelations, he saw the painstaking efforts of the Ancestral Temple.

As the doubts and sore spots within his mind vanished,

Han Zhan’s recognition of the Ancestral Temple increased significantly.

While they spoke, Chang Hao diligently completed the task assigned by Jiang Ziya.

All the blessings finished, and the Star Official began to return to the altar.

Standing on the Star Official’s shoulder, Han Zhan waved towards Tong Yi and Tong Er in the crowd as a farewell.

Afterward, he followed Jiang Ziya and Chang Hao, heading to the Ancestral Temple.

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