I am Master Maoshan

Chapter 2363 Reason
On a sacred mountain in the Dan Sect, often shrouded in mist, lies a tranquil place where Elder Wu Ning rests in peace.

This mountain was originally the hermitage of Elder Canghai, and now, Elder Wuning's tomb is also quietly built here.

Two old friends who had weathered countless storms together can still be together in this familiar landscape after being separated by death.

With reverence and remembrance, Liu Jun followed Elder Canghai toward the tomb.

The two walked side by side, chatting as they went. Their conversation ranged from amusing anecdotes from their time at the Dan Sect to the various changes in the world today. Time slipped by in this relaxed yet slightly melancholic chat, and in the blink of an eye, they arrived at the tomb of Elder Wu Ning.

The tomb before me was not as luxurious as I had imagined. It was not large, and stood there quietly, seemingly blending into the surrounding flowers, trees, and shrubs.

A simple tombstone stands before the grave, bearing only the two characters "Wu Ning," with no other decorations. The ground around the tombstone is spotless, without a single weed, clearly indicating that someone regularly comes to maintain it.

Elder Canghai stood before the tomb with a bitter smile on his face. He spoke slowly, his voice tinged with emotion: "This old fellow said before he died that he only wanted his own name on the tombstone. Writing more would be too much trouble. He has always been so carefree and disliked those formalities."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun couldn't help but sigh. He gazed at the tombstone, his eyes filled with nostalgia: "That's just like Old Man Wu's character. He lived a free and authentic life, never bound by worldly rules."

As he spoke, Liu Jun's gaze fell on the fresh food placed in front of the tombstone.

It was obvious that people often brought food here; although Old Man Wu was no longer here, no one had forgotten him.

"Shall we have a meal with Old Man Wu?" Liu Jun suddenly turned around, looking at Elder Canghai with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Elder Canghai paused slightly, then slowly nodded. Her once beautiful face now bore an undisguised sadness.

Seeing that Elder Canghai had agreed, Liu Jun took out a hot pot from his storage space. The hot pot had an antique design and emitted a faint metallic luster.

Then, he took out three sets of bowls and chopsticks, various fresh ingredients, and several jugs of fine wine.

He set up the hot pot, put charcoal at the bottom, and soon the pot began to bubble and release an enticing aroma.

"This must be the old man's favorite hot pot, right?" Elder Canghai looked at the bubbling hot pot, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes, and asked softly.

Liu Jun nodded and said, "That's right, Old Man Wu loves this the most. When I lived in the Dan Sect, this guy almost lived there with me. He always thought about eating hot pot, and he ate it with great relish."

As he spoke, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, as if he had returned to those joyful times when he dined with Elder Wu Ning.

They placed the ingredients one by one into the hot pot, watching them tumble and change color in the boiling broth. Soon, a rich aroma wafted from the hot pot. Liu Jun picked up the wine jug, poured a cup of wine for Elder Canghai and himself, and then placed the third cup in front of the tombstone.

"Old Wu, the three of us got together for dinner again today. How are you doing over there? Do you miss us?" Liu Jun raised his wine glass to the tombstone and then drank it all in one gulp.

Elder Canghai slowly raised her wine cup, her hand trembling slightly, tears glistening in her eyes: "Old man, this mountain has become much quieter since you left. But don't worry, I will take good care of myself and will come to see you often."

After saying that, Elder Canghai tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp.

As they ate hotpot, the two reminisced about their time with Elder Wu Ning. Scenes of laughter, arguments, and fighting side-by-side flashed through their minds like a movie.

However, after the laughter, silence fell again. They all knew that Elder Wu Ning had left them forever and would never return. But this affection would never fade. On this mountain, before this simple grave, they used a hot pot meal and a memory to express their longing for Elder Wu Ning.

As time went by, the ingredients in the hot pot gradually decreased, and the wine in the wine pot was also emptied.

Liu Jun and Elder Canghai ate their fill, their faces showing a hint of satisfaction, but even more so, a longing for Elder Wu Ning.

"We should go." Liu Jun stood up and said to Elder Canghai.

Elder Canghai nodded, slowly stood up, took one last look at the tombstone, and then turned and left with Liu Jun.

Their figures gradually disappeared into the mountains and forests, but the tomb, the hotpot, and the friendship between them remained forever on this land.

"Your visit this time isn't just about going back to the Pill Sect to see us, is it?" Elder Canghai raised his head slightly, his gaze falling on Liu Jun, his voice calm yet carrying a hint of inquiry.

Upon hearing Elder Canghai's words, Liu Jun paused slightly and stopped.

"Part of the reason, and another reason, which I can't say." Liu Jun's voice was low and hoarse.

His gaze was fixed on the distance, his eyes seemingly filled with endless memories and unspeakable sorrow.

It's not that he doesn't want to talk about it, but his karma is too great right now. If he does, others will get involved in his karma and problems will definitely arise.

Elder Canghai sighed softly. She knew that Liu Jun's status was different now. Once, he was still that energetic, carefree young man in the Pill Sect, but now he had become a high and mighty God Lord.

God, the pinnacle of power and authority, is also entangled in terrifying karmic consequences.

For ordinary people, being entangled in karma won't cause any other changes, but for someone at the level of a God-Lord, a single move can have far-reaching consequences; a single word could trigger an earthquake that shakes the entire divine realm. "If you need help, I will do my utmost, but the Pill Sect cannot bear the karma associated with you. You are now a God-Lord; if you're not careful, the Pill Sect could be wiped out," Elder Canghai said solemnly, her eyes filled with worry.

She could risk her life for Liu Jun, but a sect is a sect. With so many people in the Dan Sect, as the Supreme Elder, she bears the heavy responsibility of protecting the sect and cannot allow any crisis of annihilation to occur.

Liu Jun turned around, his gaze meeting that of Elder Canghai, his eyes filled with sincerity: "Don't worry, it won't implicate the Dan Sect."

Elder Canghai nodded slightly, looking at Liu Jun with a hint of relief in her eyes: "Yes, I believe you."

"I need to go into the Trial Grounds." After a moment of silence, Liu Jun finally revealed the purpose of his trip.

Elder Canghai was slightly taken aback. The Trial Grounds were one of the forbidden areas of the Pill Sect. They were filled with all sorts of dangers and unknowns, but at the same time, they also contained tremendous opportunities.

She didn't know why Liu Jun had entered the trial grounds, but she knew that she couldn't know what he was doing. Everyone has their own secrets and missions, and since Liu Jun had chosen not to tell her, she wouldn't press him.

“I can tell you the location, but I don’t have the ability to activate it,” Elder Canghai said, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

The opening of the Trial Grounds requires specific conditions and power, which she is not yet capable of with her current strength.

Liu Jun frowned slightly, but quickly regained his composure. He had expected this outcome, but since he was here, he was sure he would find a way to enter the trial grounds.

"It's alright, I'll find a way to activate it," Liu Jun said, his eyes shining with determination.

He now has a very strong feeling that Tu Shan Su Su, Sister Su, in the Trial Grounds, will definitely have a way to help him.

The Supreme Elder of the Canghai looked at Liu Jun and silently prayed for him. She knew that Liu Jun had experienced countless hardships and obstacles along the way, but he had never given up, and this time he would surely succeed.

"Here, take this. It will tell you the current location of the Trial Grounds. Be careful, it's fraught with danger inside. You must act according to your abilities," Elder Canghai said with concern, handing Liu Jun a bronze disc.

Liu Jun accepted the plate and bowed slightly to Elder Canghai: "Thank you for your concern, Elder. I will."

After saying that, he turned and walked in the direction the disc pointed, his figure gradually disappearing into the quiet mountain forest.

Elder Canghai stood motionless for a long time. She gazed in the direction Liu Jun had left, silently praying that he would return safely and that his affairs would not implicate the Dan Sect.

The Dan Sect lost too many elites last time, and even Elder Wu Ning perished. It can no longer withstand too many changes.

Liu Jun gripped the disc tightly in his hand, his steps steady, and strode forward toward the location of the trial grounds.

At the same time, the hundreds of flying magical artifacts he brought with him from the Dan Sect were hovering above the Dan Sect.

At this moment, they simultaneously activated their protective shields, which resembled a transparent light curtain, enveloping the entire Dan Sect.

A massive amount of energy emanated continuously from the protective shield, spreading outwards like a tidal wave.

This energy was so powerful that it caused spatial fluctuations throughout the entire Dan Sect.

The surrounding air was compressed and distorted by this energy, producing a series of booming sounds.

Their sole purpose in doing this is to shield themselves from the attention of Heaven.

The Heavenly Dao governs the operation of all things in the world and has absolute control over everything. Any cultivator's behavior that violates the rules of the Heavenly Dao may be detected by the Heavenly Dao, thus incurring punishment.

As the new Order Keeper, Liu Jun is certainly under the constant watch of the Heavenly Dao. Once it is discovered that he has violated any of the Heavenly Dao's rules, he will surely fall into an abyss of no return.

Therefore, the protective shield activated by these hundreds of flying magical artifacts acted as a barrier, attempting to completely conceal Liu Jun's aura and actions, preventing the Heavenly Dao from detecting his existence and thus giving him ample time to do his own thing.

During this time, Liu Jun could explore the Trial Grounds without any scruples, searching for the power that could change his destiny.

At this moment, in that mysterious space deep in the universe, the old man was sitting quietly in an antique chair. In front of him was a huge crystal ball, the surface of which displayed the image of the area where Liu Jun was located.

Suddenly, the old man narrowed his eyes slightly and let out a soft "Eh," his voice carrying a hint of doubt and surprise.

"What does this mean?" The old man frowned slightly, a look of seriousness appearing on his previously calm face.

"Can't you tell? Liu Jun is about to make another move," Yu said slowly from the side.

They couldn't see Liu Jun at all now, not even by borrowing the power of the Heavenly Dao rules. This was because those hundreds of flying magical artifacts had altered the trajectory of the surrounding forces.

The originally stable energy field there was thrown into chaos by this powerful energy, with various forces intertwining and colliding to form a complex energy vortex.

Regaining information about Liu Jun will require some time to process, though it won't be long. But countless things can happen in that short period.