Xianye

Chapter 440: Control
After Du Zhan finished speaking, there was silence for a long while.

Duan Gui, who was sitting at the north seat, looked hesitant, while Jin Zongchun stroked his beard and said nothing.

Below these two elders, several disciples of Zhenwu Mountain were exchanging glances. As for the group of land warriors headed by Ban Su, their faces were not very good. Most of them had flickering eyes, unable to hide their panic.

When Cui Ju first crossed over, all the cultivators in the field were full of vigor and vitality!

After all, Xiping Land is still within the influence of Zhenwu Heaven, and is separated from Xudu Heaven by more than billions of miles of space. Even if Chen Heng dares to come here, he will be alone and powerless.

Moreover, Cui Ju's record of breaking through 24 golden locks in one day and forcing the contemporary Taoist master of Zhenwu Mountain to a tie was deeply rooted in people's hearts. His authority was great and he was in the limelight!
At that time, almost everyone was thinking about making a contribution and hoped to benefit from Ge Lu and his team.

Duan Gui and Jin Zongchun wanted to take this opportunity to further deepen their friendship with Cui Ju, and then establish some relationship with the martial arts master behind Cui Ju. Chen Ya, Du Zhan and other disciples of Zhenwu Mountain also wanted to receive a great reward from the sect.

As for the Lu martial artists in Ban Su and other places, they are even more eager to wipe out the entire territory of Ge Lu, hoping that they can be honored as ancestors from now on.

Unexpectedly, the sword that Chen Heng swung out five days ago made all of this become wishful thinking.

However, the Immortal Golden Elixir has already cultivated the sixth realm of the Sword Dao.

And at the sixth level of the sword path, one can use swordsmanship...

Such people are rare even in the ancient times when people were virtuous and as strict as a wheel. They deserve the title of "brilliant and handsome"!
Duan Gui thought to himself, if Dao Ting was still in control of the world and the underworld, he would be in control of the world.

Just by virtue of Chen Heng's sword, he would soon be recommended to the imperial court by the inspectors of the Taoist court, and be rewarded with precious items such as golden flowers and fire dates as recognition of his merits. From then on, he would be granted Taoist status and live a life of peace and happiness!

It was a pity that Cui Ju was defeated when facing such a person, but there was nothing he could do about it.

But now it has come to this.

So what should they do? It is indeed a troublesome matter...

Duan Gui pondered for a moment and was about to speak when he inadvertently glanced at Chen Ya, who was sitting below him, and noticed that he had a strange expression.

He thought for a moment, not knowing what he remembered, and finally raised his eyebrows and kept silent.

As expected, within a few breaths, Chen Ya pushed the table aside and stood up, shouting in a deep voice:
"Brother Cui just lost his luck. He made a wrong move. The situation may turn around. Why do you have to act like this?"

Du Zhan looked at him and asked, "I wonder what advice Senior Brother Chen has for you?"

Chen Ya narrowed his eyes, paused, and said calmly:
"Although the sword technique is extremely powerful and it is difficult for us to resist, how many sword strikes can Chen Heng make with his golden elixir body? It is really unexpected that he can use sword techniques at the sixth level. I think it is because of this that Senior Brother Cui was caught off guard."

Chen Ya walked slowly to the center of the cave hall. He bowed to the two elders, waved his sleeves, and looked at the cultivators sitting in the hall:

"But if Senior Brother Cui had been prepared earlier, the outcome of the fight would be uncertain!"

Ban Su frowned secretly and looked at a few of his confidants. He was quite confused about what Chen Ya said, but he did not ask any questions.

However, the two elders at the main seat understood the deeper meaning of Chen Ya's words.

Jin Zongchun nodded slightly, coughed lightly deliberately, and said:
"Even if you are prepared, it will be difficult to block the sword. What do you mean?"

Chen Ya sighed and bowed his hands helplessly: "To be honest, the elders and fellow disciples should know that my ancestors were from the Wusheng Sword Sect, and even one of the main lineage patriarchs once sat in the high position of Zhiyu, which was really glorious... Until the catastrophe came, the Wusheng Sword Sect was attacked and destroyed by all parties, the Chilong Xu family was tragically destroyed, and all the Zhiyu were killed one after another, and the patriarch of my Chen family's main lineage was no exception.

Fortunately, Zhenwu Mountain came to the rescue and saved a few of Chen's side relatives.

As a descendant of the Chen family, I am able to live in Zhenwu Heaven and continue my bloodline inheritance. I really need to be grateful for the great favor of the sect!"

At this point, Du Zhan also vaguely guessed Chen Ya's intentions.

He was startled and looked at Chen Ya with a serious expression.

Although the name of the Wusheng Sword Sect was very unfamiliar to local martial artists like Ban Su, there was no record of it in the ancient books and scriptures they read on a daily basis.

But Du Zhan was a person who liked to study ancient history, and he was also very close to Cui Ju, so he could gain a lot of convenience by relying on his status as Cui Ju's true disciple.

Therefore, Du Zhan was not unfamiliar with the Wusheng Sword Sect. He even knew more about it than a few of his fellow disciples who looked a little puzzled.

The Wusheng Sword Sect was once a well-known Taoist sect in the world of the living. All members of the sect were sword practitioners with extremely powerful methods.

As for the seven masters who were in charge of that sword sect, it was even more difficult to guess what they were doing using common sense!
Du Zhan once read in a book written by a sage that the seven sword cultivators of the Wusheng Sword Sect who were awarded the honorific title of "Zhi Yu" were all great and powerful men who had jumped out of the cage of the mortal world and achieved immortality.

With supernatural powers and boundless strength, he can ascend to the mysterious realm and move in and out without any interruption!

It can be said that this sword sect is extremely powerful and is a truly powerful sect!
As for why such a noble Taoist sect would perish tragically.

In the notebook that Du Zhan saw, only the names of several major sects such as Weisu Taoist Temple, Mocang Temple, and Lumo Sect were briefly mentioned.

There seemed to be some words at the end of the note, but they were erased by the owner.

The details are not clear.

I don't know much about his name Du Zhan...

However, Du Zhan knew clearly in his heart that till now, there were only a few descendants of Wusheng Sword Sect left, and it would be difficult for them to achieve anything significant.

People like Chen Ya, although he has the title of the descendant of the imperial guard.

But since his lineage came to Zhenwu Heaven, they had long stopped learning swordsmanship and had nothing to do with kendo.

Du Zhan also heard that the eight sects and six schools of Xudutian were also like Zhenwu Mountain in the past, and also saved some remnants of the Wusheng Sword Sect, and even the Red Dragon Xu family, which had the most prestigious status among the seven masters!

But in the "Zhonglang Catastrophe", the Chilong Xu family seemed to be unfortunately affected and reduced to ashes.

At that time, the Chilong Xu family, which was rooted in Zhonglangzhou, had a superb sword scripture passed down from generation to generation, but there were only a few people in the Xu family who learned sword.

Until the "Zhonglang Catastrophe" came, the Xu family had not produced any powerful sword practitioners.

In Du Zhan's opinion, this was just like what happened after the demise of the Wusheng Sword Sect. Although the remaining descendants were able to survive, they also received some kind of warning.

That warning is significant.

They were told not to venture too deeply into the art of swordsmanship, nor to cross any "barred areas"...

"Yes, although Senior Brother Chen's lineage has long stopped learning swordsmanship, he is after all a descendant of the Wusheng Sword School's 'Zhi Yu', and his family is well-versed in swordsmanship!"

At this time Du Zhan shook his head and thought to himself.

While Du Zhan was lost in thought, Chen Ya, in the center of the cave hall, had already made up his mind and spoke in a loud voice:
"So what if Chen Heng has mastered the sword technique? After all, my ancestors are descendants of the 'Zhi Yu'. People say that the best method to subdue demons is only found in the great sects of the magic path, and this principle is also applicable to the sword path.

When the Wusheng Sword Sect was at its peak, there were two mysterious techniques circulating among the sect: the 'Sword Catching Technique' and the 'Qi-Hunting Technique'. These techniques were jointly deduced by the various sect masters and were specifically used to restrain the talented sword practitioners outside the sect!
Although Chen's lineage is only a side branch, I also obtained the fragments of the 'Hun Qi Method' back then. I would like to present this method to Senior Brother Cui to help him!"

Chen Yayu's voice rumbled in the cave hall, like a spring thunder, which frightened many people.

"What this boy did today was to seek the opportunity of the Turtle Snake Cave and spend a lot of money... It seems that he is determined to win the big competition in forty-three years!"

Amidst a flurry of discussion.

Jin Zongchun suddenly shook his head and smiled, then sent a message to Duan Gui beside him:

"But there are so many talented people in the sect. Although Chen Ya is a figure and his furnace is of extraordinary level, it is difficult for him to stand out in the competition forty-three years later and gain the favor of the sect's venerables!"

Duan Gui did not reply, but looked thoughtful.

In fact, before Chen Heng and Cui Ju challenged each other to a fight, because they had been fighting for a long time without success, a talisman was sent from Zhenwu Mountain.

That talisman not only urged Cui Ju to deal with the Ge Lu affairs as soon as possible, but also added a gift.

After this mission is completed, all disciples of Zhenwu Mountain can go to the Turtle and Snake Cave to practice in seclusion for a year. If someone has made great achievements, this period can be extended to a full five years!
As for the two elders, they can even get a furnace of Earth Yuan Marrow Pills in their pockets.

The Earth Yuan Marrow-Making Pill is very beneficial for the practice of the Golden Body Realm of Martial Arts, and even people like Duan Gui and Jin Zongchun would not think it is too much.

As for the Turtle and Snake Cave, it is the fundamental and important place of Zhenwu Mountain. If you can enter it to practice diligently and polish your body, there will definitely be endless benefits!
In the vast Zhenwu Mountain, there are only about five people who can offer such a reward.

And then I thought about who would go to such lengths to deliberately make such an arrangement. Who was that person?

Of course, it is obvious...

"Forty-three years from now, it will be the day when Venerable Diyao comes out of seclusion. Whoever performs well in the sect's competition will be accepted as a registered disciple by Venerable Diyao. This is a great blessing."

At this time, Duan Gui suddenly spoke to Jin Zongchun:
"In the past, if Zhenwu disciples wanted to enter the Turtle Snake Cave, they had to exchange their merits for it. But the sect suddenly offered such a generous reward. It's not surprising that Chen Ya doesn't want to miss this opportunity. But according to Brother Jin, how confident is Chen Ya?"

Jin Zongchun shook his head: "I don't know what kind of luck Chen Ya will have if he enters the Turtle Snake Cave, but with his current abilities, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to pass Huan Ying and Wu Zhi."

Duan Gui seemed to be thinking about something after hearing this.

At this time, there was a lively discussion in the field. Chen Ya was determined not to give up Ge Lu for the opportunity of the Turtle Snake Cave, while Du Zhan wanted to back out and was hesitating.

"Winning and losing are common in the military! Why should we bow down to ourselves just because we accidentally lose a battle?"

Chen Ya frowned and shouted:

"With Senior Brother Cui's talent, plus the help of my 'Qi-Hun Method', as long as he can block Chen Heng's sword technique, the outcome is still unknown!

Senior Brother Cui is the true disciple of our sect, famous throughout the world, and is definitely not inferior to others! Moreover, Chen Heng wanted to trample our reputation under his feet when he first came out of Xudutian, and use it as a stepping stone for his merits. Are you willing to do this?"

"Why should we be unwilling? If we meet Chen Heng, we can be defeated with just one sword from him... Senior Brother Chen has really gone crazy for the competition forty-three years later!"

Du Zhan was secretly dissatisfied.

Du Zhan argued with Chen Ya for a few more sentences. Seeing that Chen Ya seemed to be determined, Du Zhan had to change the subject and asked:

"Even if we follow what Senior Brother said, it will take some time for Senior Brother Cui to heal his injuries and practice the 'Qi-Fu Method'. Right now, the Beiping Mountain formation is nearly half damaged and will be broken soon.

The enemy is already numerous and we are few, if we lose the advantage of terrain, how can we resist?"

"It's easy to get started with the Hun Qi Method, but hard to master it. With Senior Brother Cui's aptitude, it won't be difficult for him to master it!" Chen Ya was confident: "As for the enemy's large numbers and our small numbers, I have prepared several talisman books. As long as we release them, reinforcements will soon break through the boundary and arrive!"

Duan Gui frowned.

Du Zhan couldn't help but change his expression. He pointed at Chen Ya with a hint of anger on his face.

The Gelu dispute has now escalated to this point.

But in the final analysis, it is still a battle between Chen Heng and Cui Ju.

The last time Han Yinjue acted without authorization, he had already insulted Cui Ju, which made Du Zhan harbor murderous intentions.

And if Chen Ya were to ask other true disciples of Zhenwu Mountain for help in order to get the opportunity of the Turtle Snake Cave, it would not be glorious even if he won.

Even if both of them work for Cui Ju at that time, Du Zhan will definitely fight with Chen Ya and end this friendship!

Seeing Du Zhan's lips trembling, Chen Ya's expression became serious and he hurriedly explained:
"My dear brother, please do not doubt me! Even if I want the opportunity of the Turtle Snake Cave again, I will not be so stupid as to sacrifice the reputation of Senior Brother Cui..."

After Chen Ya explained the reasons, all the cultivators in the field also understood his plan.

After all, Xiping Land is closer to Zhenwu Heaven, and Cui Ju is the true disciple of Zhenwu Mountain. Because he admires the reputation of Zhenwu Mountain, there are some sects in the nearby lands that are willing to be Cui Ju's subordinates and be commanded by him.

What Chen Ya meant was to summon those sects to Xiping land.

Use their strength to defend Beiping Mountain until Cui Ju succeeds and leaves!

Duan Gui glanced at Jin Zongchun and saw that he did not make a comment. After hesitating for a moment, he said:
"Those sects have already signed the golden contract and can be regarded as Cui Zhenchuan's private soldiers. It is not unusual for them to act this way..."

Before Chen Ya could be happy, Duan Gui said:

"But even if you and I discuss this a thousand times, it will be useless. In the final analysis, this matter still depends on Cui Zhenchuan's intention!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Ya immediately bowed and looked at Jin Zongchun.

Jin Zongchun chuckled and said:
"I am not too concerned about the lower gifts in the sect. To be honest, I will not be willing to do anything in Gelu unless I personally crush that old villain Cai Qing to death!"

A trace of murderous intent flashed in Jin Zongchun's eyes, and the fierce light was revealed, but it was suppressed in an instant, and he just said calmly:

"But what Senior Brother Duan said is absolutely right. For matters like this, we still have to consult Cui Zhenchuan. According to Zhenchuan, neither you nor I have the qualifications to make the decision for him..."

"Disciple understands!"

Chen Ya smiled and agreed solemnly.

Having said this, there was nothing more to discuss. After exchanging a few polite words, the cultivators in the cave hall said goodbye and left.

When Jin Zongchun stepped out of the cave, he suddenly felt a vague sense of palpitations, which made him stop for a moment.

In the past few days, his martial arts spiritual perception has given him such warnings from time to time, but when he opened his divine eyes and scanned carefully, he could not find any clues.

Even after calling Duan Gui for help, the two of them couldn't find anything unusual.

"Could it be that the poisonous insect I kept in the mansion is dead, and I feel this way because of the connection between our hearts and blood?"

Jin Zongchun touched his chin, and a hint of suspicion flashed across his face.

Finally, he made up his mind and returned to the quiet room, where he immediately wrote a letter, asking his fellow disciples who were good at divination to help him make some calculations.

Not long after Jin Zongchun left, a speck of dust so tiny that it was almost indistinguishable to the naked eye suddenly bounced from where he had been standing and drilled into the ground.

When it reached about a hundred feet underground, the dust shook and transformed into a three-legged colorful lizard covered with hard scales. Its eyes were lively and seemed quite intelligent.

The colorful lizard stuck out its tongue and sniffed around as if looking for a direction. Then it wagged its tail and headed straight towards Cai Qing's tent, its movements as fast as lightning.

……

……

Just as Cai Qing heard the whispers stolen by the colorful lizard clearly, he hurried to Chen Heng's residence.

In Beiping Mountain, Du Zhan also received a report. When he met Cui Ju, he told him everything about the quarrel among the cultivators.

But when it was said that Chen Ya was willing to give up the "Hunqi Method" of his ancestors, Cui Ju's face showed no strange expression, and he was not surprised at all.

"Junior Brother Du doesn't know."

Cui Ju reached into his sleeve and took out half of a dark iron talisman. He rubbed it and said calmly:

"When I recovered a little from my injury the day before yesterday, Junior Brother Chen secretly asked to see me. At that time, he had already offered me the fragments of this Hun Qi method. I mentioned it today just to convince you and inspire everyone."

"The Hun Qi method of the Wusheng Sword School..."

Du Zhan was surprised.

I don’t know what kind of deal Chen Ya’s ancestor made with Zhenwu Mountain, or if it is just a fragment with limited use.

Although the Hun Qi Method is very famous, Zhenwu Mountain did not ask Chen Ya's ancestors for this method. To this day, this secret method seems to be unique to Chen Ya's lineage and is rarely circulated outside.

"Brother Chen, in order to obtain the status of a registered disciple, has already..."

Du Zhan shook his head, hesitating to speak, and finally looked at Cui Ju. Given their friendship, he didn't hesitate to speak out, and said straight to the point:

"In your opinion, what should we do? Should we summon our forces to defend Beiping Mountain and wait for you to master your magic, or should we give up Ge Lu and stop bothering him?"

Cui Ju was silent for a while, his eyes deep.

After a long time, he sighed and said:
"Chen Heng... I didn't expect Yuchen to have such a person. Although I never looked down on him before, it seems that I still underestimated him!"

(End of this chapter)