Xianye

Chapter 509 A Lamp of the Heart Breaks Through the Fog

Now that all the maids had left, and seeing that there were no other people to disturb him, Xue Jing hesitated for a moment before speaking frankly:

"Both of these events actually happened recently. I only received the news not long ago. I originally intended to send a letter to Miaobao for the Master to read, but the Master happened to return in time."

I believe that face-to-face conversations are always better than written words!

Chen Heng pondered for a moment:

"Is it news about Yin Wuji, or has Chen Yushu leaked some information?"

Among his disciples, Xue Jing was not only the one with the strongest supernatural abilities, but also slightly stronger than Yang Kezhen of the Dazhi Hall, and he also had the widest circle of friends.

Whether it's the Xuanpai Demon Sect, the unorthodox demon clans, the Brahma Celestials, or the various extraterrestrial sects, Xue Jing can find some clues among them, more or less.

The two people Chen Heng mentioned earlier.

One is Yin Wuji, and the other is Chen Yushu.

The former was never insignificant. Since their meeting at the Ganliu Medicinal Herb Garden in Xisu Prefecture, both Chen Heng and Yin Wuji had a very deep impression of each other.

Even back then, they regarded each other as formidable rivals vying for the title of Dan Yuan leader.

No one knows where Yin Wuji went to cultivate in seclusion. The quality of his pills and his battle record after achieving the pills remain a mystery that has been the subject of much discussion to this day.

No one knows whether Yin Wuji has now mastered the inner realm and achieved perfect skill.

No one knows which type of supreme supernatural power of the Plague Sect he has cultivated.

However, this person, despite being the eldest son of a noble family, was exceptionally made to become the grand-disciple of Daoist Weiyu, destined to be the next Daoist of the Plague Sect.

Although Chen Heng was confident that he could win the championship in the end, he would never underestimate him!

As for the latter, Chen Yushu, there's no need to mention him further.

As long as this person is alive, who knows how many calamities he will cause? Chen Heng naturally wants to know his whereabouts.

Upon hearing Chen Heng's words, Xue Jing simply shook his head and said:

"That Yin Wuji either entered the important territory of the Plague Sect or went to the distant beyond the heavens. Please forgive me, Master, even though I used my connections within the Plague Sect, I still couldn't find out a single piece of information about Yin Wuji."

As for Chen Yushu, besides deciding to get involved in the Taichang Heaven, he has also been holding sermons in his grotto-heaven, attracting many cultivators from the six sects to listen.

Xue Jing paused for a moment before speaking:

"I have two matters to report to the Master. One concerns Ji Fakai within the sect..."

The second point involves an old acquaintance of the True Person from his time at the Changying Lower Academy, namely True Person Jiang Daolian.

"Jiang Daolian, Junior Sister Jiang?"

Chen Heng frowned slightly, tapped his knuckles lightly on the table, and seemed to be deep in thought.

After a moment, he said to Xue Jingyan:
"Let's talk about Master Ji first. What great things has he accomplished recently?"

Xue Jing nodded and spoke as instructed:
"Recently, the Daoist Master of Xuanfeng Cave personally took action. This man, all by himself, broke through the triple defensive formation and severely injured Wang Ruyi of Yuqi Tianyu Prefecture within a hundred moves, wiping out more than half of our sect's Dao lineage. Yu Prefecture is almost indefensible."

After receiving the sect's decree, Ji Fakai first engaged in a fierce battle with the Xuanfeng Cave Daoist in Yuzhou, temporarily forcing the latter to retreat. He then rallied the remaining forces of the Yu Chen sect in Yuzhou, and within ten days, he had recaptured the entire territory.

At this point, Xue Jing paused, a deep sense of apprehension flashing in his eyes, and said:
"Now, Wang Ruyi of Yuzhou has joined Ji Fakai's school and is willing to serve him."

However, the Xuanfeng Cave Daoist was unwilling to give up. He did not believe that he had lost to Ji Fakai. He only felt that he had temporarily retreated because the Yu Chen Daoist army was watching from the sidelines.

At present, Ji Fakai has the idea of ​​advancing into Yuqi Tianhezhou and expanding his territory, while Xuanfeng Cave Daozi has also mustered his troops and is considering competing with Ji Fakai.

Many in the faction were secretly observing the situation.

Let's see how this battle between the Xuan and Mo factions in Yuqi Heaven will end!

Upon hearing this, Chen Heng seemed to remember something and said:
"Is the Daoist of Xuanfeng Cave the one who forcibly seized the Buddhist divine hearing ability by using the method of 'reversing the rules'?"

"Yes!"

When the story of the Daoist disciple from Xuanfeng Cave came up, Xue Jing couldn't help but sigh:
"This 'Inverted Rules' method is one of the supreme supernatural powers of Xuanfeng Cave. It has the great ability to seize the creation of Yin and Yang in heaven and earth, forcibly suppress the supernatural powers and spells of others, and then take them for its own use!"
The Daoist of Xuanfeng Cave was named Mu Changzhi. When he achieved the primordial spirit and traveled through the universe, he set his sights on a powerful Buddhist disciple who had attained the 'Heavenly Ear'.

After a bloody battle, Mu Changzhi not only took the life of that Buddhist disciple, but also seized his "Heavenly Ear" to protect himself, causing all the primordial spirits in the universe to tremble in fear.

Afterwards, Mu Changzhi even considered fighting with Master Junyao, but Master Junyao was already nearing the end of his lifespan and wouldn't intervene unless it was absolutely necessary. Therefore, the two didn't truly clash at the Nascent Soul stage.

……

Xuanfeng Cave Daoist, Mu Changzhi—

A figure with an amazing record of battles, who also holds a high position among the disciples of the eight schools and six sects.

He and Ji Fakai actually faced off at Yuqitian, determined to have a final showdown.

This matter is bound to attract attention.

Meanwhile, in Yuqi Tianyu Prefecture, Wang Ruyi...

After Xue Jing finished speaking, Chen Heng searched his memory and quickly remembered the name, nodding slightly.

Wang Ruyi —

Chen Heng first heard this name when he was still in the Liuhuo Honghua Cave Heaven.

Wang Ruyi was a descendant of Wang Zhiqiong, the eldest disciple of Huoxia Patriarch. When he was young, his family was poor and he made a living by herding sheep for the Brahma Celestials. Later, when Elder Yuchen happened to visit a friend in Xisuzhou, Wang Ruyi was able to escape his suffering and had the hope of cultivating Tao.

Back in the time of Liuhuo Honghua Cave, Wang Ruyi had already begun to distinguish herself in Yuchen.

Because he had eradicated several Dao veins of Xuanfeng Cave in Yuqi Heaven and unified Yuzhou, in recognition of his achievements, Yu Chen not only bestowed upon him all sorts of benefits, but also simply gifted him the Liuhuo Honghua Cave Heaven, thus fulfilling the old friendship between their families.

At that time, Chen Heng considered entering the cave to cultivate as a great blessing, and he had never seen such a grand gesture before.
He couldn't help but feel emotional, and he remembered Wang Ruyi.

Who would have thought that upon hearing this name again, the Daoist lineages of Xuanfeng Cave, dissatisfied with the loss of their foundation, somehow managed to persuade Mu Changzhi to personally come out of seclusion.

By a twist of fate, Wang Ruyi also entered Ji Fakai's mansion and stood on the opposite side of Chen Heng.

Think about it carefully.

The intricacies and complexities of this world are truly like the ever-changing clouds, impossible to fathom...

"Wang Ruyi, if I remember correctly, she is quite popular in the sect. Before I was promoted to the rank of True Disciple, many people in the sect speculated that Wang Ruyi might be the sixth True Disciple of Yu Chen?"

Chen Heng smiled at this moment:
"Such a person is even more famous than Shen Jingshi of Changying Academy. Ji Fakai actually managed to win him over. In the eyes of many people, this is like adding wings to a tiger."

Xue Jing knew that the Shen Jingshi mentioned by Chen Heng was Shen Yuanzhi from the Lower Courtyard.

In Xue Jing's view, this person was indeed a man of great hidden talent.

She was clearly at the Golden Core stage, yet she had already mastered the Void Great Luo Method, one of the Twenty-Five Orthodox Methods of Jade Emperor, but she had kept it hidden and never revealed it to anyone for many years.

Now, Shen Aizhi has clearly broken through the barrier of the primordial spirit and achieved the Dharma form. However, she does not take up a position in the Nine Palaces, but continues to remain in the Jade Emperor Lower Courtyard, still serving as his scripture tutor.

Not long ago, both Zhang Taichu and Zhang Shou tried to recruit Shen Yuanzhi, offering her great rewards, but Shen Yuanzhi politely declined both times.

This made Xue Jing, who shared the same thought, even more uncertain, and his expectations for Shen Aizhi's delayed reply also dropped considerably...

"Is Elder Xue bringing this up because he's worried about the upcoming battle for the Dao Child?"

At that moment, Chen Heng suddenly asked with a smile.

After a moment of silence, Xue Jing spoke frankly:

"Please forgive me, Master, I did have such thoughts. Ji Fakai is no ordinary person, and now he has the assistance of Wang Ruyi."

If he defeats Mu Changzhi, the Daoist of Xuanfeng Cave, in Yuqi Heaven, his reputation in the sect will likely reach an unshakeable level!

If Master Shanjian had also lent a helping hand at that time, and given Ji Fakai's triumphant return, I fear—"

“I’m afraid even Master will find it difficult to suppress the expectations of the people, and Ji Fakai’s entry into Xiyi Mountain may become an unchangeable fact?” Chen Heng casually interjected.

Xue Jing remained silent for a moment, his voice inevitably tinged with seriousness:
"It is said that the will of the people is hard to defy and the desires of the people are hard to resist, but reputation is like a surging tide and a long wind, which cannot be suppressed even by the earth's boundaries and cannot be ignored..."

It is not that I underestimate you or have any ulterior motives, but from the day I wrote this contract, my life has been completely handed over to you to use at your disposal. I would have no regrets even if I died a hundred times!

"Under these circumstances, could you possibly consult with the two patriarchs?"

Chen Heng smiled upon hearing this and shook his head:

“My master is not in Xudu Heaven at the moment, and even if I wanted to find him, I would be powerless to do so.”

As for Ancestor Weiling, Elder Xue, you are unaware of his temperament. If I were to bother him with such trivial matters, it would likely backfire.

Xue Jing was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.

"It's not what everyone expected."

While Xue Jing was pondering, Chen Heng's voice suddenly rang out.

"Not what the public expected?"

Xue Jing repeated in a low voice, his gaze quickly turning to Chen Heng.

"If Ji Fakai can be promoted to the position of Daozi, the public's expectations are merely incidental, a natural consequence, and not really anything significant."

If he truly becomes a Daoist disciple, it's because of his illustrious military achievements before leaving Xiaoming Great Swamp, and because of his astonishing feat of defeating Mu Changzhi and subduing five true disciples of the sect upon his return!

Chen Heng stood with his hands behind his back and spoke calmly:
"And if Master truly allowed Ji Fakai to take over Xiyi Mountain, it certainly wouldn't be because of popular support..."

It's simply because I lost.

I was utterly defeated by Ji Fakai, and that's all!

Xue Jing's brow twitched. He felt a heavy pressure coming down on him from those words, like a mountain pressing down on him, making him inevitably tense up.

Chen Heng's expression remained unchanged, revealing nothing unusual.

“However, if Ji Fakai truly arrives with the momentum of a great victory, if I wish to maintain the so-called reputation within the sect and prevent him from monopolizing the limelight, there is only one way,” Chen Heng said.

"May I ask, Master, what is this method?"

Xue Jing's expression turned serious, and he stood up, bowed, and asked for guidance.

Chen Heng took a few steps forward slowly.

At that moment, the sky was bright and clear, with the sunlight shimmering and swirling like water, cascading down.

Since no one spoke, the hall became eerily quiet, adding an air of solemnity and grandeur to the atmosphere.

In those shimmering, floating golden rays, Chen Heng's features seemed hazy and indistinct, as if coated with a layer of flowing color, distant and profound.

"Only by winning the top prize can one accomplish what Ji Fakai was unable to do back then."

A moment later, Xue Jing heard Chen Heng's calm voice coming from the front.

Xue Jing opened his mouth, then inexplicably stopped, leaving only a silent silence in the room.

Xue Jing knew that the Dan Yuan Conference was no ordinary opportunity; it was a great fortune that ranked among the top in the entire Xudu Heaven.

Forty-two top-tier Golden Core cultivators from across the universe gathered together. The slightest misstep could send them crashing down to earth, causing them to miss out on that incredible opportunity.

As the battle progresses, it will likely no longer be a one-on-one situation, but rather a battle of one against many, facing an encirclement of multiple outstanding individuals of the same realm.

The one most likely to win the Dan Yuan championship will inevitably be targeted by the remaining people, who will try to eliminate him first.

The various traps and hidden schemes, the chaotic situation, are just like the turbulent waves, changing a hundred times in an instant!

Ji Fakai was defeated by a hair's breadth.

During the final melee, Junyao also showed signs of danger when he was surrounded and attacked by several outstanding talents from the same realm.

Xue Jing had great confidence in Chen Heng, believing that the latter was destined to become an ancestor.

However, Xue Jing dared not make a definitive statement as to whether Chen Heng could win the Dan Yuan Tournament.

Because there are so many variables involved, it tests not only magical powers and supernatural abilities, but also the sliver of fate in the dark.

The situation is constantly changing, and no one dares to say that they can easily sweep through and seize every opportunity.

But the calm and composed tone in Chen Heng's words made Xue Jing unable to utter any of the words he wanted to say.

He was stunned for a moment, then suddenly looked up and met Chen Heng's gaze.

In that instant, as if a cloud of doubt had been cleared from his mind, he suddenly clapped his hands and burst into laughter, feeling greatly relieved and radiant!
"Absolutely! Absolutely! If the True Man truly wins the championship at the Dan Yuan Conference, even if Ji Fakai arrives in Yu Qi Tian with a great victory, he will not be able to shake the True Man's position for a time!"
And if a true person were to achieve primordial spirit, then—”

Xue Jing paced back and forth for a while before calming his mind. He then stopped the words that were about to come out of his throat and bowed apologetically to Chen Heng.

"And the second thing Elder Xue mentioned is related to Junior Sister Jiang? When I was in the Lower Academy, Junior Sister Jiang helped me financially, so I know a little about her situation."

"If my guess is correct, could it be that someone from the Jiang family is trying to seize her family's business?" Chen Heng waved his hand and suddenly asked.

"That's right. However, we remember that you had some old friendship with that Master Jiang and secretly helped thwarted the Jiang family's scheme."

Xue Jing was surprised to hear this, but he didn't say much. He simply told Chen Heng the whole story.

After a long while, Chen Heng shook his head and waved his sleeve.

"This group of aristocratic families."

A hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)