Xianye

Chapter 451: In the Clouds and Waters

At this moment, it was as if a spring was dug in the hall, and tremendous inspiration spread out from the grass that fell from the sky in all directions, covering a distance of dozens of miles, like dancing waves, with a roaring momentum!

Hearing Chen Heng's words, a smart-looking boy in golden clothes couldn't help but roll his eyes.

He seemed to be the leader of the group of boys in the hall. After bowing his head, he skillfully said some flattering words, then raised his head and said carefully:

"My Lord, True Lord Yan Yuan, has long admired the great reputation of True Lord Taihe, and has specially ordered the Lord of Earth to personally send out a visiting card and invite all the major sects to come and accompany him, just to see the honorable faces of the great heroes of heaven.

Please spare some time, my master is waiting for you to offer some wine to wash away the dust of the journey!"

"Master Yan Yuan... the ancestor of the Bolu Maocang Sect?"

After the boy said this, Xue Jing and others did not do anything.

Local cultivators like Wang Yun and Dong Qu had already changed color. Even Cai Qing, who possessed mysterious powers and was known to keep secrets, was quite surprised, and his throat churned.

As the only orthodox Fanxu Zhenjun in the open in Xiping Land.

The name Yan Yuan is well-known to local cultivators like them, and there is no need to say more!

And Yan Yuan was not a person without any background. According to some rumors, this man and the Maocang faction he was in charge of were said to have a close relationship with a prominent family of Yuan Zaitian, and could be considered a side branch of the family.

But even so, Yan Yuan was still humble in his words today and did not dare to show any arrogance.

Even though they already knew how precious the Great Heavenly True Transmission was, seeing it with their own eyes today, and seeing it in such a situation, it was inevitable that Wang Yun, Dong Qu and the others were shocked and a little dazed.

"Master Yan Yuan..."

Chen Heng pondered for a moment.

After nodding his thanks, he casually asked about the customs and culture of Bolu.

Chen Heng gave a slight signal, and another waiter came forward and led the boys in golden clothes to a side hall to rest.

“Master Yan Yuan, this person is indeed from the Yan family of Yuan Zaitian. It is said that although he was born from a branch of the family, he once managed a Taiyan Ding of the Yan family in his early years and was trained as a pillar of the clan.

But later on, he seemed to have made some mistakes in his cultivation, and was sent to Xiping due to the internal strife within the Yan clan. Over time, he became the master behind Bolu.

It was not only Yuan Yangsheng who was holding the Shanze iron with a hint of inquiry in his eyes. Local real people like Wang Yun and Dong Qu looked up several times, wanting to say something but stopping themselves.

After a moment's thought, Chen Heng told the information he had read before coming to Xiping.

"I know that this person is from the Yan family! If there is no support from the great heavenly forces, how lucky would it be to achieve the Return to Void stage in the earthly land?"

Cai Qing slapped his thigh and muttered secretly:
"I had argued with Elder Xushan about this before, and he believed that Master Yan Yuan only got close to the Yan family after he became enlightened, and there is no blood relationship between the two.

It's a pity that this guy fled to the Three Worlds Heaven after Ban Su's rebellion. Otherwise, if he were here, I would definitely humiliate him!"

Yuan Yangsheng nodded in understanding. He was not surprised to hear this.

"This kind of meeting gift is not ordinary."

Yuan Yangsheng exhaled and said to Chen Heng:
"The Yan family is worthy of being one of the six great families of Yuan Zaitian. It seems that they are quite wealthy!"

……

……

Three prosperous families, six powerful families, twelve major surnames, forty famous families, and one hundred and eighty well-dressed people.

It is different from the eight sects and six schools governing the world under Xudutian, and it is also different from the autocratic power of Fashengtian Xiaji.

In Yuanzaitian, it is the noble families that are in power, they take control of the world and rule over everything!
Drive out Tianzun, imprison Bu Yu, destroy Fu Shen, and destroy Dongshi...

Since the collapse of the Dao Court, after experiencing various major disasters, Yuan Zaitian has been run like an iron barrel by a group of aristocratic families, leaving no room for outsiders to interfere.

Although the clans are fighting among themselves fiercely and it is difficult for them to work together sincerely, and their achievements in expanding the universe have never been as good as those of other great clans, they are very tacit in defending their territory.

No matter what kind of immortal sect or pure land sect it is, it is difficult to extend its tentacles into Yuanzaitian.

Especially in the past when facing the joint attack of the two great celestial beings Jile and Xuyan, with all the major forces standing by and watching, the various clans still firmly guarded the gates of heaven and earth and kept the enemy out of the universe.

When this incident happened, it attracted the attention of everyone. With this, the various clans were able to completely establish their foundation and build up their own reputation.

However, although Yuanzaitian was ruled by aristocratic families, there were still differences in status among the aristocratic families.

For example, the Yan family, to which Yan Yuan came, was one of the six great families of Yuan Zai. They were truly majestic and powerful.

In terms of status and background, they are even the leader among the six wealthy families, only one level lower than the three prosperous families!
“The Yan family is not simple. I heard that the last ruler of Yuan Zai Tian was from the Yan family. When the Yuan Zai clans expelled Yuan Zai Tianzun, the Yan family played a vital role.

If the damage hadn’t been so severe, the Yan family would have been one of the most powerful families…”

At this time, Xu Zhi's face showed a thoughtful expression, and he said to Chen Heng:
"This Master Yan Yuan has already achieved the Return to Void stage, and his status in the Yan family must have been greatly improved. In my opinion, this banquet may have been arranged by the Yan family behind the scenes?"

Chen Heng nodded upon hearing this.

In order to facilitate planning and governance, the various noble families in Yuan Zai also supported a dynasty. The heroic leaders of each family took turns to be the boss, and they also appointed hundreds of officials to rule over all living things. It seemed that the structure was strict and had its own legal system.

However, since the various noble families were by no means united, the dynasty was only responsible for handling some minor matters. It was difficult to say anything about the real overall situation.

However, even so, the previous ruler was from the Yan family, which indeed demonstrates the depth of the Yan family's foundation.

"Even if we look at all the noble families in the universe, it is very rare to find a family as powerful as the Yuanzai family... I know that the twelve noble families in Xudu admire this very much and want to imitate the Yuanzai family, but in fact they are just parrots, which only makes them laugh."

Chen Heng sighed and looked at Xu Zhi and Yuan Yangsheng again.

"As the saying goes, if you eat someone's food, you will be soft-hearted, and if you take someone's money, you will be grateful. Anyway, Yan's family has already prepared a banquet, so why would it take so much effort to have one?"

Yuan Yangsheng shrugged his shoulders, put the Shanze Iron into his sleeve, and answered frankly:

"To be honest, Brother Chen, I am planning to go to Yuan Zai Chu's to help out. If I can get some inside information from Yan before that, it will save Yuan Zai and his group some trouble."

Xu Zhi nodded without objection.

Seeing this, Chen Heng said nothing more.

As Yuan Yangsheng said, it would only take about three or two days, which was not a big deal. Moreover, he got the great medicine like Heavenly Grass without any effort. It was reasonable for him to go and express his gratitude in person.

As for the intention of Master Yan Yuan.

Although the boys in golden clothes did not dare to speak out, he could guess a little.

"Xiping Land is isolated and close to Zhenwu, so it is not very useful to me. I took Ge Lu just for the merit of the sect. If I were to seek Bo Lu, it would be time-consuming and laborious, and it would be difficult to succeed. It is not what a wise man would do..."

Chen Heng shook his head secretly, then pressed the table with his hand and stood up from his seat.

Following his action, the noise in the field suddenly fell silent, and everyone looked at him sideways.

"I've been talking for a long time. It seems I should go meet the host of this place."

Chen Heng laughed and said:
"Everyone, since Master Yan Yuan has arranged a banquet, we should not let this kindness go to waste."

After these words were spoken, all the cultivators bowed their heads solemnly and responded in unison.

Then the orders were passed down one by one, and soon the sound of horses neighing was heard, and colorful lights gradually rose into the sky!

at the same time.

The world of black demons.

On an isolated peak.

The white fog stretched across the sky, like thousands of pieces of coarse hemp mixed together into a ball. It was so thick and heavy that when people looked around, they could only see a thick cloud of smoke. There was no ethereal and clear air at all. Even the mountains and rivers in the distance were just vague shapes, making it difficult to see clearly.

This world is separated from Xiping Land by some distance. It is said that a great mandrill monster was once born in this world, and became quite famous outside, hence the name.

However, today, when Lu Shen looked around, he saw that there were very few spiritual energy in this world, and the land veins were even more barren.

Not to mention the powerful monsters, there are not many creatures who have entered the realm of cultivation and refined the horizontal bone in their mouths.

Eighty to ninety percent of the people occupying this world are just wild beasts that eat raw meat and drink blood. They are muddle-headed and ignorant all day long.

"The great general Xuanxiao who once wreaked havoc on the world has become someone else's food for elixirs and blood. Even the Xuanxiao land was ruined and turned into the Xuanxiao world under Yang Jiubailiu's disaster... It's a pity that the sun passes and time passes."

On the top of the solitary peak, Lu Shen, whose face was as pale as paper, was silent for a long time. Suddenly, he shook his head and sighed, with a look of sorrow in his eyes.

Not long after, Lu Shen felt the sea of ​​clouds beside him tremble slightly, and the thick fog across the sky became deeper without him noticing.

He used his magic power and saw a polished copper pillar standing in the west.

Although it is only about ten feet long, it has a majestic and towering momentum, as if it can pierce through the sky and reach the galaxy at any time.

After the bronze pillar was erected, Lu Shen felt a little relieved.

After he took out a blood-red pill and swallowed it, he didn't look at it for long. He just sat cross-legged on the lonely peak and began to regulate his breathing.

It was not until a beam of light flew through the air that Lu Shen opened his eyes and frowned.

"Brother Lu, according to what you said, the four copper pillars have been placed in their respective positions."

At this moment, Han Yinjue appeared in the escaping light. He hesitated for a few seconds, but finally couldn't make up his mind, so he tried to test it:
"Brother Lu, do you really want to kill Chen Heng?"

"I am not a narrow-minded person. I will not get angry and lose my temper because of a defeat."

Upon hearing this, Lu Shen's face suddenly turned serious, and he said in a deep voice, word by word:
“I killed him for the sake of the overall interests of our ancestors and Shao Kang’s foundation!
You also know the result of the previous battle. If this man does not die in the future, he will definitely rise to the top of the world and lash out at the world. If we allow him to become a god, it will be another great threat to our two families!

Don't forget, if it weren't for your Zhu Jing Han's help during the Zhonglang catastrophe in Xudu, the ancestor would have been less calm. The eight sects and six schools are our common enemies. If a catastrophe really occurs in the future, how can the Han family stay out of it?"

There was already a hint of coldness in the last words, which frightened Han Yin inexplicably and he could only smile bitterly without saying a word.

He was also born into a prominent family and knew the rules.

In a fight between people of the same realm, if Lu Shen really had the ability to do so, he would have killed Chen Hengge on the spot. Even if the Yuchen side was resentful, it would not have led to the entire clan being outraged.

But fighting with the same realm was fruitless, and they wanted to play some shady games behind the scenes.

If this matter gets out...

Han Yinjue felt his throat dry at this time. He tried to speak several times but didn't know what to say. In the end, he could only say helplessly:
"That being said, it is hard to deceive the great masters. If the great masters of Yuchen come knocking on our door, what can we do?"

"Do you think I want to ask the Grandmaster to kill Chen Heng quickly?" "Not really?"

"Absolutely not."

Facing Han Yinjue's slightly surprised look, Lu Shen said calmly:

"How can we be so reckless in killing a future Taoist of Yuchen? It is absurd to kill quickly. Even if we plan for this for hundreds of years, it is not too much. I am still worried that we are not well prepared and may act too hastily!
Regardless of whether the master would condescend to deal with a junior, I also don't want to tarnish his reputation.

But remember, I said before that if it really came down to a life-and-death fight, Chen Heng might be easier to deal with than Cui Ju."

"Divination? Calculate the tether of his Taisu jade body?"

Han Yinjue couldn't help but ponder, first he suddenly realized, then he was shocked.

"I know what you are thinking. Chen Heng's Taisu item must have been concealed by his teacher with great magic power. Those who can calculate this item are all powerful giants with great reputations in the world. Even if they have the means, they will have some reservations and are unwilling to kill."

When Lu Shen said this, his expression was a little strange:
“But, I happen to know such a person with great magical powers who does things without any taboos, and the true meaning of his swordsmanship is to restrain the methods of deduction and divination.

If he is willing to take action, the mysteries of the ten worlds will definitely be destroyed, and it is possible that Yu Chen’s people will find it difficult to find you and me..."

Han Yinjue was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly asked for his name, but he only heard Lu Shen slowly say the three words "Fuchu Mountain".

"Fuchu Mountain?"

Han Yinjue pondered over it for a long time, but had no impression of this name at all, so he was inevitably shocked.

"The Han family is one of the largest families in Zhu Jingtian. Your family must have hidden the secret documents about Fuchu Mountain. As for why you don't know about it, it's actually a common thing."

Lu Shen shook his head at Han Yinjue:

"Fuchu Mountain is not an ordinary force. As early as the ancient Daotingna era, many Taoist sects kept their distance from it for some reasons.

Not to mention the mountain gate headquarters and the true Dharma of this force, even the name of this force has been banned.

If the person who hears it does not have sufficient cultivation, even if he hears the name for a while, he will soon forget it.

And if you dare to use paper and pen or use supernatural powers to memorize, you will be punished. It is really terrifying! "

Han Yinjue's pupils shrank suddenly, and then he pondered carefully, and was surprised to find that the three words "Fuchu Mountain" were slowly fading in his mind, like water stains drying up in the sunlight.

He was at a loss for what to do, and stood there for a long time before he managed to collect his thoughts. He couldn't help but feel envious of Lu Shen.

"Brother Han, you don't have to envy me. It was just a coincidence that I was lucky enough to remember the name of Fuchu Mountain and ask the senior from Fuchu Mountain to help. Not only did I suffer a lot back then, but I also suffered the consequences after I became enlightened."

Lu Shen glanced at Han Yinjue and said:
“Although the senior from Fuchu Mountain promised me that I could ask him to help me, the matter of calculating Chen Heng’s connection to the object is still of great relevance.

I am not completely sure whether the senior will be willing to come forward after receiving the letter after leaving the customs."

Han Yinjue was a little curious when he heard this, but he also knew the pros and cons and did not dare to ask too many questions.

He simply turned his attention to the bronze pillars on all sides and looked at them carefully.

At this time, the four copper pillars were emitting light, illuminating the air, as if they were about to produce infinite brilliance.

At the same time, the white mist became increasingly larger and more endless, like huge mountains rising from the ground and piling up into the sky!

This strange sight not only made Han Yinjue dizzy, but also made the beasts in the Xuanxiao Realm uneasy and roared continuously.

“I wonder how long it will take Senior Liu to come out of seclusion this time. I remember that the last time I sent a message, it took him twelve years to respond.

However, there is no rush to kill Chen Heng. Let’s send out what we want first and see what Senior Liu is going to do…”

Also gazing at the strange sight above his head, Lu Shen looked solemn, but in his heart he was not as calm as he looked.

The reason why he was able to establish a connection with Fuchu Mountain.

Firstly, Lu Yusheng had reached some kind of tacit understanding with Fu Chushan in secret.

Secondly, it was because the Master Liu Jian, who represented Fuchu Mountain to come to Shaokang Mountain to sign the contract, was also the root of Jiuying and was from the same clan as Lu Shen...

The innate gods and monsters were rare to begin with, and perhaps because they were from the same clan, the Sword Master Liu naturally had some good feelings towards Lu Shen.

But this alone is far from enough.

What really made Lu Shen become friends with Master Liu Jian and was able to ask him to take action was the "Furnace-Refined Spirit Treasure Nirvana Sutra"!
At this moment, Lu Shen unconsciously stroked the spirit platform, but what was rooted deep in his purple palace was only a withered and shriveled sword seed.

Let the magic power nourish you and chant the mantra as you wish.

The swords in Lu Shen's purple palace showed no signs of movement. They were clearly present within his body, but seemed to be hanging alone in the void, lonely and helpless.

"With my talent, I am far from being able to bring this sword, which was made specifically for me, back to life, and teach them the 'Furnace-Refined Spiritual Treasure Nirvana Sutra' from Fuchu Mountain.

In this vast world of the living...how many people can accomplish what they envisioned in Fuchu Mountain?"

Thinking of this, Lu Shen felt a little confused.

Soon, when the four copper pillars clanged and the white fog exploded, a big hole suddenly appeared in the sky.

The letter that Lu Shen had tied to the northern bronze pillar suddenly turned into a beam of golden light, went into the cave entrance, and disappeared without a trace.

This sudden change happened in a flash. By the time Han Yinjue realized what was happening, all the strange phenomena had disappeared. Only four copper pillars flew up and were put back into Lu Shen's sleeves.

After doing this, Lu Shen was not in a hurry to leave.

He took out a few bottles of pills and swallowed them. Half a day later, his injuries healed a little and he flew up into the clouds.

"That senior is always so hard to find. If you and I wait here, I'm afraid we'll waste a lot of time. Slow down, this matter can't be rushed!"

Lu Shen briefly explained to Han Yinjue and said with a smile:

"I want to go back to the Turtle Snake Cave in Zhenwu Mountain to study the mysteries. I wonder what Brother Han's plan is?"

"Brother Lu, do you really want to kill Chen Heng?" Han Yinjue asked inexplicably.

"The letters have already been delivered, how could they be false?" Lu Shen said solemnly.

"In that case..."

Han Yinjue hesitated for a while, and finally a trace of cruelty flashed in his eyes. He clapped his hands and said:
"Anyway, I have already committed a serious offense, and there is absolutely no room for easing the situation. In order to facilitate the killing of Chen Heng in the future, I am willing to do my part!"

"Brother Han, what do you mean?"

"When Xudu was hit by the catastrophe in Zhonglang, it wasn't just you and me who were involved. Changwentian, Wuliangguangtian... If the eight sects and six schools allowed another strong man to achieve enlightenment, I'm afraid these families would also be worried."

Han Yinjue said in a deep voice:

"Besides, fighting against the eight sects and six clans together is our tacit agreement. How can you use your own favor, Brother Lu, to do the work of everyone else?"

Lu Shen became slightly more interested after hearing this.

However, after Han Yinjue told him his idea, Lu Shen showed no expression on his face, but shook his head in his heart, obviously not very optimistic.

"This matter..."

After Han Yinjue finished speaking, Lu Shen considered his words.

Unexpectedly, he had just uttered a few words when he was disturbed by the miserable roar of beasts under the clouds.

The message sent to Master Liu Jian just now was no small matter.

When I looked up, I saw smoke covering the sky and a rumbling sound, which naturally frightened the animals and made them run away in panic.

"These beasts..."

Lu Shen shook his head, withdrew his gaze from under the cloud, and turned his eyes back to Han Yinjue.

But in the blink of an eye, a red rainbow suddenly appeared from almost between the elbows, piercing through the air and suddenly rushing towards him!
Although Lu Shen's injuries had not healed, he still had some fighting strength. Without bothering to remind Han Yinjue, he raised his hand and released a circle of clear light in the air, protecting his entire body.

When the red rainbow came into contact with the clear light, a sharp sound like tearing silk was heard!
In a moment, flames rose up, and countless red flames transformed into the shape of fire dragons, roaring in the sky. I don't know how many hundreds of them there were, all biting towards him!

When Lu Shen tried to use some means to resist this magical power, he suddenly felt a chill in his heart and subconsciously used the escape technique to disappear from the spot.

Almost at the same time as he was performing the escape technique, a clear sword sound suddenly rang out. Even though they were several miles apart, it still made Lu Shen alert and his face looked grim.

"Brother Han!"

There was murderous intent in Lu Shen's eyes.

Following Lu Shen's gaze, he saw Han Yinjue, who was unable to move in time and had a terrified look on his face. The magical powers in his hands collapsed before he could use them.

A circle of blood suddenly spread out on his left shoulder, and after a tremor, the entire arm suddenly shattered, and blood gushed out!

If Han Yinjue had not put all his strength into moving his body at the last moment, it would have been not just his arm that was broken, but his whole body would have been seriously injured by the sword light, and his fighting power would have been greatly reduced!
"You are so brave to commit a crime in front of me."

Lu Shen laughed in anger, and slashed against the sword light, protecting Han Yinjue, who was horrified, behind him. Then he shouted loudly, and bundles of golden ropes rose from behind his head, and he went to grab people in all directions.

The fight lasted for dozens of rounds. As the fight became more intense, Lu Shen gradually suppressed his anger and looked much more serious.

"go with!"

He released the insect pot from the top of the door, and while the strange insect was rushing into the flames, he exerted all his magic power to make the soft golden tripod as big as a mountain, knocking away the sword light that was falling rapidly, and temporarily jumped out of the battle circle.

"What a magical power, what a power."

Lu Shen flicked his sleeves, signaling Han Yinjue who was following closely to not move rashly, and sneered:

"With such skills, you must be no unknown person. May I ask where you come from?"

At this time, fire mist was rising in front of Lu Shen, rolling like a tide, threatening to burn the mountains and prairie fire.

Not long after, as the last strange insect was burned to charcoal ash, a ball of bright light rose up, condensing the flames. The figure of a woman could be vaguely seen in it, with cold eyes.

She said:

"The true teaching of Chi Ming, Wei Ling Jiang."

(End of this chapter)