Under One Person: I Opened the Age of Mythology

Chapter 183 The Heavenly Master comes down the mountain and demons dance wildly!
"Huaiyi, don't..."

How could Tian Jinzhong bear to see his junior fellow apprentice whom he hadn't seen for many years suddenly kneeling down? He immediately wanted to get up from the bed, but stumbled because of the problem with his hands and feet.

"Jinzhong!"

Upon seeing this, the old Taoist priest immediately jumped over to hold him, and at the same time, he released a golden light to lift Zhang Huaiyi up:
"Huaiyi, Jinzhong chose his own path, you don't have to do this. If you really want to kneel... go to Master's spirit tablet and burn some incense later."

"Brother...Okay then..."

When the two brothers insisted, Zhang Huaiyi had no choice but to give up, but his eyes were still fixed on Brother Tian's hands and feet, his face full of guilt.

"Brother Tian, ​​back then..."

"Huai Yi, you did nothing wrong back then. You just found your own 'way'. Senior Brother Zhi Wei and I are very happy for you. It's my fault that I shouldn't have asked those few extra questions. I shouldn't have known about your affairs."

"You also know that I regretted it at that time, right? Hahaha!"

It was obvious that Tian Jinzhong was really happy to see his junior fellow apprentice again after nearly seventy years. The sleepiness that he had been trying so hard to suppress disappeared in an instant, and a smile appeared on his face.

And just as he said, what really harmed him over the years was not Zhang Huaiyi, but the secrets he learned from Zhang Huaiyi. He believed that it was he himself who wanted to get to the bottom of the matter, and it had nothing to do with Zhang Huaiyi.

After this……

"Brother Tian, ​​you can't say that. I am a disciple of the Tianshi Mansion. I left the mountain without permission to swear brotherhood with others. This incident caused chaos in the world, and finally implicated my master and brother. I know the sins I have committed, and you don't have to excuse me!"

Hearing this, Zhang Huaiyi suddenly said with a serious look on his face.

"I came back this time to atone for my sins. I am willing to let my master and fellow apprentices deal with me. In addition, I know that there seems to be a famous doctor named Xia in the martial arts world. He should be able to cure Brother Tian's hands and feet!"

"Um……"

Seeing that he had made up his mind, the old Taoist priest and Tian Jinzhong looked at each other and said no more. After all, the most important thing in the path of cultivation is sincerity. Since he had such an intention, they would never stop him.

but……

"I still say the same thing. You can talk to Master about the sins you want to atone for. You can decide whether to face the wall or not. Remember, you have done nothing wrong in the eyes of me and your Senior Brother Tian."

The old Taoist priest spoke softly.

"As for the treatment..."

He then looked at Tian Jinzhong again.

"You are talking about Xia Ye, right? He came to Longhu Mountain to pay a visit a few years ago. At that time, he offered to treat Jinzhong, but was rejected by Jinzhong."

The reason for this was, of course, to keep the secret. Tian Jinzhong didn't know what would happen during the treatment, and Xia Ye also said at the time that anesthesia must be performed first, so in the end he had to give up.

You know, even the old Taoist priest didn’t know the secret that Zhang Huaiyi told Tian Jinzhong, so the old Taoist priest’s proposal to watch was also rejected. In Tian Jinzhong’s eyes, this was far more important than recovering his hands and feet...

After learning about this, Zhang Huaiyi felt even more guilty. He immediately walked to Tian Jinzhong's bed and said seriously:

"Brother Tian, ​​it's all my fault. You've suffered so much over the years. Now that I'm back, I don't plan to hide the secret anymore. Everything can be over now!"

"..."

Hearing this, Tian Jinzhong was stunned, his eyes flashed for a while, and then he smiled.

"it is good!"

He nodded, looking relieved.

After this……

Zhang Huaiyi brought food specifically for Tian Jinzhong and served him meals. After wiping his body, he helped him to sleep.

Now that he no longer had to keep the secret, he no longer had to suffer like this. This was the first time he had slept well in nearly seventy years, and the heavy stone in his heart had finally fallen.

And when Tian Jinzhong fell into a deep sleep...

Zhang Huaiyi went to the ancestral hall of the Tianshi Mansion with the old Tianshi. He bowed properly in front of the spirit tablet of his master Zhang Jingqing and burned a few incense sticks. He also felt extremely guilty.

If he had to say who he felt most sorry for besides Senior Brother Tian, ​​it would definitely be his own master. He knew very well how much his master valued him back then. If he had not left the mountain suddenly, he would be the Heavenly Master of the Heavenly Master Mansion now!

And thinking like this...

"Senior brother..."

"sorry."

"If I hadn't left the mountain, you wouldn't have to be the Heavenly Master, right?"

After paying homage to his master and walking out of the ancestral hall, Zhang Huaiyi suddenly spoke and apologized to the old Taoist priest.

"I know that you are a carefree person who doesn't want to be bothered by so many rules and affairs. But after I left Shan and Senior Brother Tian were deposed, there is no other suitable successor in the sect, so you have to take on the responsibility alone."

"These years...you've actually been very unhappy, right?"

"..."

Hearing this, the old Taoist priest suddenly fell silent, stopped walking, and his face darkened.

Just when Zhang Huaiyi thought he was right and was waiting for his senior brother's scolding, he suddenly felt an arm strangled his neck and laughter rang in his ears.

"Hey Huaiyi, after so many years, your cautious nature hasn't changed at all. What Master said back then was indeed true. You... are a complete rat, hahahaha!"

"Uh... Senior Brother?"

"Do you think that everything that happened today was caused by your leaving the mountain without permission? Do you think we should blame you?"

The old Taoist priest shook his head and strangled this guy just like he did back then.

"Come on, although what happened back then was caused by you, it was also a disaster destined for all of us and even the Tianshi Mansion. Whether it was Jinzhong being abolished or me becoming the Tianshi, it was inevitable. Even without you, we would still experience other disasters!"

The old Taoist priest had already understood this clearly. Now he was the best in the world, and what he thought, saw and heard were naturally far beyond those of ordinary practitioners. He also had his own feelings about the "mysterious destiny".

"So, stop flattering yourself. Everything that happened back then was just our misfortune that happened to happen to you, and then everything just happened. Do you really think you have the ability to influence our lives?"

“As for what happens next, it is the reflection of the calamity on us. As a cultivator, it is normal to encounter and overcome calamities. What does it have to do with you? Everything is up to us!”

"Do you know how desperate, conflicted and painful Jinzhong felt when he was brought back to the temple and found himself a cripple after waking up? And he promised to keep the secret for you?"

"But you have to understand that all of this came from him, and all the decisions were made by him. It's just that he couldn't figure it out at the time and wanted to end it all. Fortunately, we stopped him..."

"But these are not the main points. The main point is that after the master found out about this, he said to him..."

Having said this, he put Zhang Huaiyi down and said with a serious expression:
"Remember! You are not an ordinary person. You are a seeker of truth just like Master. You and I value life the most. Have you ever seen a seeker of truth commit suicide because of some hardships?"

"So, no matter how much pain and suffering you are going through right now, just keep living. And when you can't bear it any longer, remember this..."

“That’s the time to practice!!!”

"!!!"

Hearing this, Zhang Huaiyi was stunned on the spot. This was indeed the tone of his master, and it was indeed what his master would say. He couldn't help but feel dazed again...

Looking back, both myself and my former fellow disciples really had a very good master. You know, even in Taoism, a master who can teach according to the students' aptitude and is insightful and open-minded is quite rare!

"It's time to practice..."

Zhang Huaiyi couldn't help but nod his head while silently repeating these words in his mind. His mind suddenly became clear. Now... wasn't he also in the "time of cultivation"?

In this way, he temporarily put aside many obsessions and distractions in his heart and nodded to his senior brother:
"Brother, I understand, and I know what to do."

“Haha, that’s good to know!”

Having said that, the old Taoist priest prepared to take Zhang Huaiyi to his room. He had always remembered that Zhang Huaiyi had said before that he would tell him the secret of the past, and he could not wait any longer.

But at this moment...

"Ok?"

His eyes suddenly focused, and he turned to look towards the northeast. He seemed to sense something in his heart and frowned.

Not only the old Taoist priest, but even Zhang Huaiyi looked over there. At this time, what they saw was no longer the dark night sky, but a "pink and purple air".

"Is this... a demonic aura?!"

Something must be wrong when something is out of the ordinary. This means that something unusual may have happened in the west. The two of them looked at each other immediately...

"Huaiyi, do you want to come together?"

"This……"

"All right!"

……

……

at the same time.

East China Region.

Da da da……

On Nanjing Road, the busiest street in Shanghai, the sound of high heels was heard and a figure walked into the crowd, a smile forming at the corners of his mouth beneath the mask.

"Haha~"

Then, he waved his hand and a large cloud of pink and purple mist floated out. In an instant, the mist covered the entire commercial street, penetrated into the surrounding shopping malls, and enveloped everyone.

After a while...

“Hehe…hahaha…hahahaha!”

Suddenly, bursts of laughter rang out all around. All the passers-by stopped and looked silly with smiles on their faces.

At this moment, they seemed to have seen the happiest scene of their lives. They were completely immersed in it, and everything around them had nothing to do with them anymore, like wooden stakes.

happy!

This is the gift that this fog brings to everyone. It can increase the happiness of people in a very short period of time, to the point that the most desired illusion appears in the mind, allowing them to devote themselves wholeheartedly.

Of course, its essence does not cause any harm to the human body. On the contrary, this strong sense of happiness will temporarily disperse the darkness in the heart. When these people wake up, they will become more positive and optimistic, but not crazy.

There is no doubt that this was all arranged by Xia Ye. Now that the scheduled time has arrived, the "bomb" that had been buried long ago will also be detonated...

In order to give Mr. Zhao a surprise so big that he will never forget it in his life and that will be enough to bring him down, the "fuses" of not only East China but also the other six regions were lit at the same time!
……

North China Region.

Tianjin Riverside Road.

The already dark sky somehow became even darker, and the bright lights on the commercial street flickered, and all the lights became dim...

Sizzle! Sizzle!

Amid the obvious sound of electric current, all the lights went out in an instant, and the entire pedestrian street became pitch dark. Even if pedestrians took out their mobile phones to illuminate, the insignificant light would be swallowed up in an instant, making the darkness even darker.

"Woooooooooooooo..."

Soon, inexplicable crying sounds suddenly rang out, rising and falling, and all the pedestrians trapped in the darkness felt cold all over, as if they were locked in an ice cellar.

"Ahhhhhhh-"

After a while, a scream suddenly sounded, and the owner of the voice seemed to have seen something terrifying. Then everyone started screaming, with fear in their eyes.

But soon...

The screams died away.

Instead, there were frozen figures, like ice sculptures, standing still in various positions. The next moment...

Swish, swish, swish, swish!
Everyone's head suddenly dropped, and then they opened their eyes, but their eyes turned pitch black and a creepy smile appeared on their faces.

clatter……

clatter……

clatter……

Like zombies, they dragged their bodies and began to disperse in all directions...

……

Northeast region.

Shenyang Middle Street.

"What are you looking at? Uh..."

When he saw the pair of blood-red eyes, the shouting man suddenly shut his mouth and stood there in a daze.

Then, his eyelids fluttered and he fainted on the ground. People around him thought he had a sudden illness and immediately surrounded him enthusiastically.

But the next second...

wow——

An invisible aura spread out instantly, sweeping in all directions like a gust of air, and wherever it passed, everyone froze.

Immediately afterwards...

"?!!!"

Almost at the same time, all those who felt this momentum were shocked and trembling all over. A huge fear emerged in everyone's heart, as if it came from the depths of their souls and was irresistible!
……

Northwest Region.

Xi'an mules and horses.

"W-what's going on?!"

When everyone saw that the plants around them began to grow wildly, swaying and attacking people as if they had become spirits, they were stunned.

Before they could react...

Rumble, rumble, rumble!
The ground of the pedestrian street suddenly began to shake and bulge. Roots of plants stretched out from it and instantly entangled everyone's body.

This is not over yet...

When everyone was unable to move, huge trees suddenly rushed out from the side of the pedestrian street, and in a blink of an eye they entangled and turned into a cage that covered the entire pedestrian street, imprisoning everyone inside.

Immediately afterwards...

wow——

A ray of emerald green light appeared on the cage, spreading and floating, and in a blink of an eye it spread out hundreds of meters, and the green plants covered by it also rioted!
……

Southwest Region.

Chengdu Chunxi.

Rumble, rumble, rumble——

Huo Cha!

Hua la la la la——

The originally clear night sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, and after a few thunderous sounds, heavy rain began to fall from the sky.

At first, pedestrians thought it was just an ordinary thunderstorm and didn't pay much attention to it. But just as they raised their bags to avoid the rain, suddenly...

"Huh? What's going on?"

Everyone felt the temperature around them suddenly drop. They looked up and found that the heavy rain in the sky had disappeared at some point, replaced by pure white snow falling.

You know, this is Sichuan where the summer is hot. It is hard to see snow even in the coldest winter. And now it is the height of summer, so this is simply impossible.

"It's snowing in July, could it be that there is injustice?"

As everyone was watching this once-in-a-lifetime wonder, taking out their phones to take pictures and discussing, the first flake of snow fell on the ground...

The ground froze instantly!

"My toothbrush! (Oh my god)"

At one moment, everyone realized that something was wrong, but when they were ready to escape, it was too late. Heavy snow and ice blocked the entire pedestrian street, forming a "frozen world"!
……

South China Region.

Guangdong Shangxiajiu.

At some point, a fog suddenly appeared, covering the entire pedestrian street and all the pedestrians.

From the outside, it looked like an incredibly thick and strange fog, but to the people inside, there was no fog at all, and they didn't even notice anything.

But it was obvious that this was only temporary. After a while, the pedestrians on the pedestrian street discovered something unusual. Everything around them was very familiar, but they got lost after just a few steps and became dizzy.

What’s even more strange is that no matter how they try to figure out or use any method to confirm their location and target direction, they will end up going around in circles, as if they were trapped in a “ghost wall”.

And soon...

"Did you run into a ghost?"

Everyone was stunned, because they found that just as they were running around like headless flies, everyone else around them had disappeared. This huge pedestrian street...

They are the only ones left?!

In a short while, everyone was terrified by this strange scene and began to run like crazy. However, no matter how they ran, they would only return to the starting point, and panic spread...

……

At last.

Central China Region.

Jianghan Road, Wuhan.

A figure sat quietly on the top of the tallest building in the entire pedestrian street, looking down at the pedestrians below from the edge of the roof, with a calm look in his eyes.

Soon, as she moved her mind, an invisible soul force invisible to the naked eye rippled like water waves, and in a blink of an eye it covered the entire pedestrian street, covering all the pedestrians.

"Go to sleep..."

There was no extra movement, just a few words whispered, and it was as if some kind of switch had been pressed...

Woo buzz——

A mysterious force suddenly emerged.

next second...

Plop! Plop! Plop!
All the pedestrians on the pedestrian street felt an irresistible drowsiness sweeping over them. Their eyelids fluttered and they fell down. However, under the control of an invisible force, their movements were very gentle and they soon fell asleep.

"Hey……"

"We've got it done here in Central China."

After confirming that everything went well, the figure reported, then jumped down and landed lightly on the pedestrian street.

pat!

And just as she landed, other people's voices were heard on the communication channel:
"East China (North China, Northeast China, Northwest China, Southwest China, South China) has also been completed!"

At the same time, the other figures also appeared and stood in their respective pedestrian streets...

……

……

After a while...

The headquarters can be found everywhere in the city.

"What did you say? Say it again!"

Hearing the news from the people below, Zhao Fangxu stood up suddenly and could no longer sit still.

"The heads of the seven districts have sent news that a large-scale alien riot broke out simultaneously in the center of the seven districts, on the most prosperous pedestrian streets. All seven commercial streets have been affected!"

The subordinate who came to report quickly repeated it again.

"They are still investigating the specific situation, but what is certain is that they had not received any news before this. Now they can only check the nearby surveillance cameras. Fortunately, they got some clues..."

"Hmm? What clues!"

Zhao Fangxu stared.

"It's the surveillance footage from the pedestrian street, but the situation is really a bit weird. Please take a look..."

As the subordinate spoke, he quickly pulled up the video from the seven district leaders on his tablet computer. Zhao Fangxu took a look at it and immediately frowned:
"This is... Qu Tong?"

"Yes, judging from her appearance, this is indeed Qu Tong, the leader of Yaoxing Society who is currently wanted by us. The strange thing is that the surveillance footage sent by the heads of the seven districts all shows Qu Tong, which means... at least seven Qu Tongs appeared at the scene."

The subordinate nodded.

"From the information we have obtained before, it is possible that these are all clones of Qu Tong. However, it is probably impossible to achieve these goals with clones and the 'Double Hands' alone. He must have mastered other masters!"

"Master?"

Hearing this, Zhao Fangxu frowned even deeper, wondering:
"What kind of expert can display such a wide range of supernatural powers in such a short period of time? Unless a large number of fellow disciples perform the same technique at the same time, or..."

At this moment, he suddenly thought of someone!
"That's right, old master!"

Without any hesitation, Zhao Fangxu immediately picked up his phone and called the old Taoist priest. He immediately received the news that the old Taoist priest was heading towards Shanghai. Only then did he know that the old Taoist priest had also noticed something unusual and had already extended a helping hand.

……

……

As for the Heavenly Master.

"So that's how it is. There really is more than one evil spirit. My perception is correct..."

After listening to Zhao Fangxu's description, the old Taoist priest fully realized the seriousness of the matter. He immediately put in a little more strength, and took Zhang Huaiyi with him, turning into a ray of golden light and flying at full speed in the sky, heading straight for Shanghai.

With his current level of cultivation, when he used all his strength to display the golden light to escape, his speed was even more terrifying than Quan Xing's "Master of Golden Light" back then. He had crossed a distance of hundreds of kilometers in just over ten minutes and arrived above Shanghai.

"Ok?"

Seeing the pink and purple mist filling Nanjing Road below, the old Taoist priest fixed his eyes and flew straight down...

At the same time, Zhang Huaiyi beside him looked at him, as if he remembered something...

"this is not?"

"Um……"

(End of this chapter)