The Tiger God of Hidden Mountain is an example of this, but strangely, he doesn't seem to have any desire for incense.
As for the fox god...... According to the village elder, in the past ten years, as a wild fox demon cultivator, he failed to advance to the Golden Pill Period, and his remaining soul was converted to the divine path.
He manages it very carefully, and in terms of the number of believers, he is much stronger than the Tiger God.
If this trend continues, I am afraid that the tiger god will be squeezed out by him in the future. At that time, the fox god will become the main mountain god of Wuyin Mountain, and the tiger god will be the deputy.
The focus of Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong's exchange was to estimate the strength of these two mountain gods.
The strength of the Tiger God, no matter how strong it is, should not exceed the primordial infant level. If he had the strength of the primordial infant level, the tiger god's sphere of influence should not be limited to this misty hidden mountain.
The strength of the fox god can be accurately estimated. He was a demon cultivator during the foundation building period, and he lost the impact on the golden elixir before he turned to Shinto.
In the early days of converting to Shinto, His combat power should be the weakest in the foundation level.
But over the years, he has collected incense on a large scale, and he is in his own home, so his combat power should be estimated to be one level higher.
According to common sense, the fox god should have the combat power of the golden elixir.
"Don't worry too much." Sun Lingtong said, "I am in the late stage of foundation building, and I have the magic to be by my side, and I also have the ability to escape in the face of Jindan monks."
"Xiaozhuo, your main body combat power is not enough. If you really want to fight, you will release the mechanism. Whether it is the heavy blood ape Dasheng, the Netherworld Envoy Qi Bai, or the milk butterfly girl, they all have quasi-golden pill combat power."
"Not to mention Buddhist doctors and dragons."
Ning Zhuo was very cautious: "Boss, don't be careless."
"Don't forget, we're in the wild, not in the city. With the Immortal City Formation suppressing in the city, the gap between various cultivation levels will be drastically reduced, and we can even rely on ourselves to face off against the Jindan monks head-on with a few moves."
"But in the wild, without the suppression of the Immortal City Formation, the gap between the Golden Pill level and the quasi-Golden Pill will be obvious. Not to mention, we are foundation-building monks."
"You still have to be cautious."
Sun Lingtong said with a big grin: "You're thinking too much, Xiaozhuo. You have had a hard time for more than ten years."
"Seizing the Lava Immortal Palace is too difficult for you and me."
"Relax."
"We don't need to think about the Lava Immortal Palace for the time being, this is just the Mist Hidden Mountain."
"Those two are righteous gods, how can they attack us indiscriminately?"
"We are just looking for things in the Hidden Mist Mountain, and we have carefully prepared sacrifices, not to go to war."
"Compared with the Fire Persimmon Immortal City, this is completely two levels of difficulty, one underground and the other in the sky."
"Xiaozhuo, your heartstrings are too tight, it's time to relax, you can take a vacation."
Ning Zhuo was silent for a moment: "Are you on vacation......"
He sighed: "Boss, I also hope that the next thing will develop as you expect."
The next day.
Sun Ning and the two bid farewell to the village elders, left the mountain village, and went straight up the mountain.
The rising sun rises in the east, and the shimmering light shines through the treetops, scattering into a soft golden light.
The mountain mist is permeated, like a milky white silk ribbon, wrapped between the green pines and cypresses, drifting with the wind, sometimes gathering, sometimes spreading, unpredictable.
The green leaves in the mountains became more and more verdant under the nourishment of the morning dew. The crystal dew condensed on the tips of the leaves, the breeze blew, and the dew gently slid down, shimmering with a little brilliance in the morning light.
Sun Ning and the two did not hide their own aura, and their foundation building cultivation was also slightly embarrassing, at least they scared away many beast fairies.
By the time the two of them came to the Tiger Temple in the north of the mountain, the sun had already risen.
The mountain fog has faded a lot, and the vision has widened.
The birds fly freely in the mountains, and their chirping echoes in the ears. On the mountainside, there is a large area of mountain flowers, colorful.
The Tiger Temple has white walls and gray bricks, simple and clean.
The temple door is made of wood, simple and unpretentious, with a plaque hanging on the lintel and the five characters "Night Tiger Mountain Temple", and the handwriting is strong and powerful.
After Sun Ning and the two saluted, they pushed the door in.
The small courtyard in the temple was empty, only a huge copper incense burner with some moss hanging.
The two continued to move forward, entered the temple, and saw the tiger statue. He was a tiger-headed man, more than ten feet tall, with a majestic demeanor and bright eyes.
The wooden incense case is clean and dust-free. There is an incense burner on the table, and several offerings are all fruits and vegetables produced in the mountains, which are simple and natural.
There are pictures painted on the four walls, in which the tiger god protects the forest and drives away evil spirits, and the image is vivid.
After Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong investigated, they took out the incense that had been prepared for the gods, lit it, and inserted it into the incense burner.
Three livestock and other tributes were also placed. The tribute grade, which has reached the foundation level, is also carefully prepared.
Ning Zhuo stood in front of the statue, took out the sacrificial text, and recited: "The year of Wei is Jiachen, the moon is in the ninth autumn, the sun is approaching, and it is in the morning. Ning Shi is not talented, so he carefully prepared three animals, incense candles and paper money, bathed and changed clothes, and worshipped in front of the mountain temple."
"The power of the mountain god protects one side, protects the living beings, and benefits all things......"
「…… The mountain god is powerful, has insight into ancient and modern times, and knows the old things in the mountains. Ning Shi had a wish, and the mountain god told the old things in the mountains and looked for the old things of his ancestors. Therefore, I worship the mountain god, beg for mercy, and use the divine power to show his whereabouts, so as to protect the Ning family to find it as soon as possible."
"I respectfully offer this, and I hope you will enjoy it."
"Ning bows again!"
After the memorial was recited, the mountain wind suddenly rose.
Sun Ning and the two heard a tiger roar in their ears, like thunder.
Immediately, the phantom of a tiger-headed man came out of his figure, he was condescending, looking down on the two of them, and then opened his mouth to inhale, and there was infinite suction, sucking the three animals and other tributes offered by Ning Zhuo into his stomach.
The incense burned into ashes in an instant.
After the tiger god had a full meal, Shi Shiran turned around and melted back into the statue, leaving only one sentence: "I accepted the things, go find my deputy Fox God, just say what I said, and let him help you find it."
The phantom quickly melted into the statue, and there was no change.
Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong looked at each other and were speechless for a while.
The two of them couldn't do it, so they had to leave. As soon as they stepped out of the temple, the temple door automatically closed behind the two of them.
Ning Zhuo shook his head and sighed.
It was far away, so he sent a message to Sun Lingtong: "I didn't expect this tiger god to be so lazy. From what I can see, I'm afraid that he has handed over all the daily prayers to the deputy mountain god to handle. No wonder, the fox god is almost exclusive to the incense."
Sun Lingtong put his hands behind his head: "Hehe, it's okay to sleep soundly, I swallowed the tribute and let the deputy work. Such a day is indeed a little enviable."
Ning Zhuo was helpless: "I can only go to the Fox Temple."
The two went to Shannan, and soon after, they arrived at their destination.
The temples are multi-layered and have very high specifications.
The main entrance is tall, supported by vermilion pillars, carved with cloud-patterned auspicious beasts, and a huge plaque hangs on it, with the five characters "Cloud Fox Fox Temple" written on it, shining with golden light and majesty.
When Sun Ning and the others stepped into the main gate, there were two fox acquaintances, dressed in Taoist robes, standing and walking, stepping forward to salute, and taking the initiative to lead Sun Ning and the two into the interior to offer incense.
Entering the front hall, the two saw four clay statues, namely the centipede knife and axe man, the scorpion single-spear general, the point-nosed pangolin, and the weasel with a mouth.
"These are the four protectors under my god's seat." The fox knower spoke in a creepy manner and took the initiative to introduce it.
Passing through the front hall and entering the courtyard, Sun Ning and the two saw two ancient pines, one on the left and one on the right, with pine covers like pavilions and full of vitality.
When I raised my eyes and looked straight ahead, I saw the heavy eaves of the main hall, covered with gold tiles, wind chimes hanging, and the bells were pleasant, like fairy music.
Sun Ning and the two entered the main hall, the incense table in the hall was vast, the offerings on the table, and the incense burner and candlestick were all made of pure gold and finely carved. Red candles stand high on both sides of the incense table, the candlelight sways and the smoke swirls.
Embroidered paintings are hung on the walls of the hall, telling the legendary story of the fox god's appearance and protection.
Sun Lingtong transmitted the sound Ning Zhuo, and his tone sighed: "If there is no comparison, there will be no harm."
Ning Zhuo's eyes were shining: "The unity of knowledge and action is true. Today's experience, along with the care contained in the book, made me feel more deeply. Shinto practice pays attention to people's hearts. In the future, my leader Ning's family will split up, and he can follow the example here."
Ning Zhuo took out the incense and took out the three animals and other tributes.
This time, he had just lit the incense to invite the gods, and the clay statue of the fox god came into motion and made a gentle voice: "Two pilgrims, what do you want?"
Ning Zhuo recounted his request.
Finally, he also attached the promise of the Zhengshan god he received after the sacrifice in the Night Tiger Mountain Temple.
The fox god smiled slightly: "Even if Lord Night Tiger refuses, this god will help you for the sake of the two of you being so sincere. And tell me what you need to search?"
Such an active cooperative gesture is in stark contrast to the tiger god.
Ning Zhuo said: "I don't know what the specific items look like. I am from the Ning family, and sixteen years ago, my Ning family migrated, passed by the Hidden Mountains in the Mist, and was trapped by the mountain fog for many days."
"What I want to find is all the items left behind by the Ning family's team when they passed here. Please fulfill it again!"
The fox god's face showed a look of memories: "Sixteen years ago...... I was very impressed. At that time, I was still a demon cultivator in the foundation building period, using the mountain fog to exercise my talents, and I was fortunate to get the help of a Jindan sister, drank some cloud tea, and understood the truth in the clouds, which caused the power of my talent to increase greatly."
"Young man, I smell your breath, but it is very similar to my sister. And ask what is your relationship with her?"
Ning Zhuo sighed and was surprised: "My mother's surname is Meng and her name is Yaoyin, I'm afraid she is the person God said. I didn't expect my mother and Lord Fox God to have such a relationship."
The fox god nodded immediately and said happily: "Since you are the son of an old friend, this god should help you! I don't know if your mother is ...... now."
Ning Zhuo: "My mother has traveled far away, and this time the junior is receiving my mother's task, to collect old things from the past along the way for deduction and calculation."
The fox god nodded: "I see."
"Sister's style, the little fox is still unforgettable......"
"Since it was my sister's order, this god immediately cast a spell to collect the entire Mist Hidden Mountain!"
"Little friend, go to the side hall to rest for a while and wait for the good news."
The fox god did what he said and did it immediately.
For a while, the mountain fog thickened at a speed visible to the naked eye, spreading rapidly, covering the sky and covering the entire Misty Hidden Mountain.
Sun Lingtong passed through the window and saw the vast white mist, and conveyed in a solemn tone: "This fox god definitely has the combat power of the golden elixir, and it is quite good!"
Ning Zhuo muttered: "I didn't expect it, the fox god and my mother had an intersection. This is great, after this matter, I have to ask ......"
Before he finished speaking, the thick fog was thick, and he got in through the cracks in the doors and windows, forcing Ning Zhuo and Sun Lingtong.
The fox god's voice came faintly: "Little friend, in the past, your mother gave me something, shaped like a petal, which made my talent skyrocket. Since you have been ordered to come, you must get your mother's advice. Can you take out the petals as a reward?"