Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1362 Internal and External Inferno
"it is good."

Long Kangyao's voice echoed calmly in the air. He put Pang Yi down, glanced at the people on his left and right, took a step forward, turned around, and faced away from everyone.

He said:

"I've taken your words to heart."

Fu He felt a chill run down his spine and slowly lowered his head.

Ke Long Kangyao stood quietly in place, seemingly waiting for something. In the world, there was only the tranquil lake and the brilliant sunset, which bathed everything in a red glow. No one appeared on the other side of the lake.

The previous words buzzed around him like flies, dissolving in Long Kangyao's heart, yet they evoked only one emotion.

disappointment.

Who is Long Kangyao?

There are actually quite a few descendants of Tongxuan today. Great supernatural beings like Guanhua and Shuolou who have seen the mysteries through observation have left behind surnames, such as Wei and Loutai. However, these people cannot be compared with Longkang.

According to the records of Zhaoyao Mountain, these True Lords did not leave any offspring!
The Wei and Loutai clans of today are merely descendants of these True Lords... While bloodlines are indeed precious, there is nothing mysterious about them. Although their ancestors cultivated their talents generation after generation, they are ultimately just members of the same clan.

But the God-Killing True Lord has a son.

As for Long Kangyao, he can be clearly traced back to which son of the eldest son of the Divine Demon True Lord, and which lineage of those sons and their descendants... Now, the Long Kang clan in Buzao Heaven can be counted on one's fingers, and there are even fewer Purple Mansion members among them. There is only one Great True Person, and he is the only one. To put it bluntly, Long Kangyao holds the incense of the Divine Demon True Lord in his hand, and the immortal blood of the Chaos Fire Buzao flows in his veins!

Therefore, with so many descendants of the Tongxuan lineage in the world today, Long Kangyao can disregard everyone's attitude. If he were to stand on Zhaoyao Mountain, the only one who could stand alongside him would be Xue Yang!

Doesn't Long Kangyao know that Gujun is a mess?
Qu Caotan ran faster than anyone else when he returned from the Ji River... Couldn't Long Kangyao see that?

He stood here for the sake of these traditions, for the old friendships, and for the so-called dignity of the Three Mysteries, but the people behind him, all the families in Gu County, had disappeared. There was no one there, no one there, and no one there. Only he, Long Kangyao, and a group of juniors who couldn't distinguish right from wrong stood in the pavilion.

Long Kangyao said calmly:
"Fellow Daoist Lü!"

Lu An had been listening quietly for so long, and was already deeply shocked by this series of reactions. He secretly applauded, and upon hearing this, he simply stepped forward, bowed, and listened to the Great Master say:
"Please..."

But his words came to an abrupt end.

All the supernatural beings in the hall seemed to sense it immediately, raising their heads to look at the sky. They saw that the western sky was already bright with light, and pale golden light was shrouded in clouds like thin mist. Behind the clouds was a magnificent heavenly gate that reached the heavens and the earth.

"Visiting the Heavenly Gate!"
The heavenly gate was so close, as if it were right in front of me, that I could see the various mysterious patterns carved on the gate and the illusions of golden armor and robes standing in the clouds.

Li Zhouwei.

‘Boom! ’

All the words seemed to explode in Fu He's mind. His face turned pale in an instant. He stared blankly at the Heavenly Gate standing outside Chuncheng, all the chaotic thoughts in his mind freezing into a cold expanse.

'He's here!'

'How could that be... With his domineering nature and tyranny... how could he possibly come? Since he's coming, Pang Yi... why bother arguing with me so much...'

The supernatural power traversed the void, appearing outside the pavilion. A cultivator bowed and exclaimed in surprise:

"Great Master! The King of Wei requests an audience outside the city!"

Long Kangyao turned his head and said:
"How many people came?"

The man lowered his head:

"All alone!"

Long Kangyao stared at him for a moment, without saying a word or questioning. The Great Master's figure exploded like flames and disappeared without a trace!

The courtyard fell silent once more, save for Pang Yi's slightly raised eyebrows and the subtle curve of his lips. The cold sweat that had been plaguing him finally subsided in that instant, leaving him with no joy, only endless trepidation.

He was also relieved!

The Ponzi scheme has gone too far!
Pang Yi was all too aware of his situation. Ever since Li Jiangqian laid out that open scheme, he had already anticipated what he would say, what kind of looks he would receive, and what his fate would be. He was not afraid of his own safety here; what he feared was that Li Zhouwei would turn around and suspect him and plot against him!
Because... if he, Pang Yi, were in Li Zhouwei's position, would he come to Chuncheng to prove it?
He actually doesn't.

'If I were Li Zhouwei, I would definitely refuse, hide Gu You, and then make Long Kangyao suspicious...'

Since Pang Yi has already betrayed his allies and has lost all credibility, once Li Zhouwei confirms Fu He's conjecture, and under the pressure of Fu Tanjian and Long Kangyao, with battles raging and Fu He watching with predatory eyes, the possibility of Pang Yi being killed without leaving a trace is too high.

"And Father will inevitably be sent to the front lines to atone for his crimes. Then I, as the King of Wei, will plot to kill him. Only then will I release Gu You! What about Pang Queyun shouting three times that 'Great Master Long Kang harmed my father and me,' which led to his execution? Long Kangyao, a proud and arrogant man who aspires to be perfect, will surely regret this act, breaking ties with the Fu family… perhaps even shattering his Dao heart, and helping the Pang family to report their hatred to Dong Mu!"

'In this way, neither Gu You nor Long Kang will be offended, and Gu County will be plunged into an irreparable rift. Fu Tanjian will lose all popular support, be caught in a dilemma, and suffer a great loss, losing all face in Dongmu…'

'What's the point of scheming against Fu He? If you want to harm someone, you should drag Fu Tanjian, a disciple of the True Lord, down from the mortal realm and persecute him. If you want to destroy someone, you should annihilate Long Kangyao, a descendant of the True Lord, and destroy his hopes for enlightenment. Only when the entire Daoist lineage is in pain can you say you've succeeded!'

'To make the Fu family's actions a disgrace to both Buzaotian and Dongmutian, an unspeakable rift between the two lineages, to tear the Fu family apart in Gu County, causing countless casualties—that's real skill! Then we'll see who dares to offend me!'

Once his cunning and ruthless nature kicked in, he lamented that he wasn't Li Zhouwei and sighed repeatedly.

However, precisely because of this, how could Pang Yi not worry that Li Zhouwei would discard him like trash? Otherwise, why would he make such a confident promise in front of that prince before the great undertaking was even accomplished, saying such things that would expose his weaknesses?
Just to avoid being taken advantage of!

As he perfected his wicked scheme, those four words struck Fu He like a thunderbolt, jolting him awake. He looked up in disbelief at Pang Yi and said in a trembling voice:

"You plotted against me...you conspired with Mingyang to plot against me!"

Li Zhouwei's appearance was like a key, unlocking all his doubts. His voice was filled with shock and hatred, carrying a chilling realization:

"It's not Gujun, it's not Longkangyao... Gu You was someone you deliberately abandoned, and you conspired with Mingyang to deliberately give me the false impression that he was in good condition. This was all your scheme to lure the snake out of its hole... Your target has always been me!"

Pang Yi didn't give him a second glance, only a cold look sweeping over him as if he were a child.

Fu He was truly grieved, tears streaming down his face. He removed his jade crown and cursed:
"Pang Yi! We've cultivated together for thirty years and are as close as brothers. Yet now, from the very beginning, you've been plotting against me since before I even left the cave. You're truly... the most vicious villain in the world!"

"How cruel you are!"

These words, uttered with such murderous rage, blared out. Fu He's eyes were bloodshot with rage. Pang Yi paused slightly, sensing something was amiss, but he could only raise his head and coldly reply:

"Scheme? What kind of talk is that? Since we are both of one mind for Gujun, let's see who is right and who is wrong in this matter, Grand Master!"

……

The setting sun casts its rays across the sky above Chuncheng.

Long Kangyao broke through the void and arrived. There, surrounded by a man like a king under the sunlight, he quickly noticed a mysterious urn placed beside his throne, which was being suppressed by his supernatural powers.

In truth, Li Zhouwei had come alone, and everything was already quite clear, yet his feelings were unusually complex:

There was no disdain at first sight, no regret upon retreat, not even anger at the loss of all four borders; only an extremely complex feeling—was it hope? Or helplessness? It was hard to say.

He said softly:

"The King of Wei...invited me to go west, but he himself came east."

Then they saw a flicker of sunlight, and the majestic yet sarcastic voice of the King of Wei echoed:

"With such a powerful figure under his command, how could the Great Master possibly move his feet?"

Long Kangyao didn't know how to answer him. All that coldness seemed to vanish in an instant, leaving only silence.

He remained silent, but the white qilin opposite him would not. Li Zhouwei's voice gradually turned cold:
“The Longkang clan does not cherish righteous men, but I regret the life of Master Gu. He single-handedly interrupted the supernatural powers of everyone, causing so many masters in Gu County to flee. Even if he is unwilling to serve me, I would not stoop to harming his supernatural powers or his life.”

"Not to mention, his great supernatural abilities were harmed by a villain."

Long Kangyao lowered his brows, feeling a slight tightness in his chest as he listened to the other's sarcasm. He rarely lowered his head, and said calmly:

"This matter was... ill-considered by me. The rumors in the county about Mingyang harming people are growing louder every day... it's unavoidable..."

"Having broken through your four barriers, have I been able to harm even one of your supernatural powers?"

Long Kangyao was speechless.

Li Zhouwei sneered:
"When the Great Master is desperate, he cares more about his own reputation than the safety of the county. When considering whether to ask others to intervene, there is no need to use such a high-sounding reason."

A peculiar gaze fell upon Long Kangyao… He had felt the gaze of this King of Wei, who valued him and regarded him as a formidable enemy, and he had also felt the gaze of him, who regretted letting a great scourge escape, but he had never imagined that there would be such a gaze.

Disdainful.

"I originally thought... that the Great Master was also a genius of his time."

Long Kangyao's expression froze, his face burning. He didn't know how to explain, or perhaps he didn't need to explain to this enemy chieftain. But in that instant, Long Kangyao understood what the white Qilin was thinking:

Yes:
'I never imagined that the Longkang clan would be so heartless and ruthless. I, the king, have taken good care of such a righteous man, unwilling to harm him… yet you have abandoned him without a second thought.'

Or perhaps:

'His life… you used it as a bargaining chip to lure him into interfering, but alas, he remained steadfast until death—next time we meet, I will seek justice for him!'

But the King of Wei watched coldly and said nothing more.

Long Kangyao stood there, stunned.

Long Kangyao was very arrogant. Facing this human white qilin, he dared not give him any face at all. Instead, he was proud of being his opponent and proud of ruining his plan. However, when the white qilin's contemptuous gaze fell on him, it was a different kind of humiliation!

This humiliation was even more damaging than the previous words, yet the other party didn't ask, giving Long Kangyao no chance to explain, but simply laughed sarcastically and said:
"Indeed, I have come to release Gu You. I did not harm him. However, before leaving, even though Master Yu vouched for him, several of my supernatural beings began to worry about the character of the Long Kang clan. Considering Gu You's unwavering loyalty, I put away all his spiritual treasures and valuables. He only has two swords stored within his body, to prevent me from being surrounded and killed by the Great Master..."

Long Kangyao's expression had become quite ugly. He took a deep breath and sneered:
"My character is far beyond the comprehension of you..."

"Long Kangyao, you and I are not enemies."

The King of Wei interrupted him, saying calmly:
"What I desired, I have now obtained, and I am about to depart. My uncle will personally go to Gu County to return Master Gu's treasures—as well as that Master Wen. I do not know about the character of the Great Master, but Master Yu is trustworthy."

Without uttering a single word, he vanished like a ray of light, so swiftly and unexpectedly that Long Kangyao, who was trying to organize his thoughts, suddenly looked up.

"Boom!"

But what echoed in the same spot was the thunderous sound of water, and the rampant Heshui River rose into the sky like a wild horse that had broken free of its reins!

A bluish-gray light filled the surrounding area, as if connecting to an endless sea, and only then could one see a person carrying two swords slowly walking out from the depths!

Gu You!

The Great Master of Heshui remained completely calm, showing no surprise whatsoever. His hands were clenched like iron fists. He neither chased after the light on the horizon nor looked up, but simply stood there staring straight ahead.

At its peak!

His injuries were not serious to begin with, and the combined water magic was constantly filling his magical power. After these few days of female water repair, his aura seemed to be close to perfection just by going out into the world!

Only now did Long Kangyao's eyes clear. Li Zhouwei's disdainful gaze seemed still vivid in his mind, like a spark that ignited his anger, making him grind his teeth.

We lost both face and dignity; it was a disgrace!
'Fu He... Fu Tanjian... excellent... excellent methods!'

At the height of his anger, he didn't immediately check on Gu You. Instead, he stood there stiffly for a long time before he finally caught his breath and looked at the young man beside him.

Perhaps he had already heard everything that had just happened outside, or perhaps one of his fellow Daoists had entered the spiritual treasure and spoken with him. There was no trace of confusion on Master Gu's face; instead, his expression was one of calm.

Gu You had already unfastened the two swords from his back, holding both swords by their waists with one hand. Clear He Shui swirled in his other hand, constantly wiping the sharp, intersecting blades.

"I've heard..."

The Great Master He Shui did not raise his head, but stared intently at the sword blade. The black pupils of his eyes narrowed slightly, and the terrifying flow of water around him transformed into silk-like threads that rippled back and forth…

He spoke softly and calmly:

"Some people are hoping for Gu's death."