Being knocked down by the Heavenly Dao while ascending

When Xiao Kong saw Pei Mingyan coming out, he grabbed him and looked him over like an old nanny. After confirming that everything was correct, he finally breathed a sigh of relief, muttering, "Fortunately, fortunately, no limbs are missing."
Just as she was about to let go, she suddenly became nervous again and reached out to touch his body, "Are your internal organs still there?"

Pei Mingyan's chest was originally stuffy and stuffy, but it all disappeared when he heard this. "No way, I'm just a little suffocated and need to take a few more breaths of oxygen."

"Oh." Xiao Kong let him go, stepped back, and asked in confusion: "What is sheep qi? Is it sheep farting?" He looked at Pei Mingyan with disdain, his face full of how could you be so vulgar, "You are so weird, you actually like this kind of thing."

"...No. Hey, I'm not talking about sheep or fart." Pei Mingyan pressed his chest and pounded it. He felt like his chest was stuffed again, like it was stuffed with cement.

Xiaokong waved his hand, "Don't pretend, you don't look like you can't breathe! It doesn't matter. Have you talked to your fiancée?"

"..."
Pei Mingyan couldn't hold it in any longer, and patted his head, "Kong, please leave me a way out! Please! I'll only say this once, remember, she is not my fiancée, I don't have any fiancée, can you please stop mentioning this?"

Xiaokong suddenly realized, "I see! Then she is a liar!"
He nodded heavily, pointed at Fang Qing and shouted, "Did you hear that? You've seen the person! Hurry up and bring out the spiritual herbs!"

Fang Qing was a little absent-minded. He hesitated for a moment, then slowly turned his head to look at him.

Xiaokong shrank back instinctively and hid behind Pei Mingyan.
Pei Mingyan was slightly surprised by Xiaokong's reaction, but still stepped aside to block him.
Xiao Kong now had someone to back him up, so he stuck his head out and shouted to Uncle Yu: "Uncle Yu! She's a liar! Catch her now!"

Uncle Yu's eyes tightened and he was about to take action.

Fang Qing came to his senses, took a few steps back, and howled, "You guys, come on! I'm going to return the jade intact to you, but you're just killing me!"

Uncle Yu ignored her nonsense and asked directly: "Where is the spiritual herb?"

Fang Qing smiled awkwardly, "Well, I was just about to explain this to you. That grass...it..."

"What's wrong with it?!" Xiao Kong rushed out from behind Pei Mingyan, his face full of anxiety, "If you can't tell, you're a liar!"

"Uh... I don't think I've ever seen this grass before." Fang Qing said. Seeing that several people were about to get angry, she quickly said, "But! Don't worry, I know where it went!"

"where?"

Fang Qing touched his nose and said awkwardly: "If I'm not mistaken... the grass merged into my body as soon as it saw me."

Xiao Qi's eyes turned red.
Tang Gu and the medicine manager stepped forward.

Uncle Yu seemed to have lost all hope. He took a few steps back and muttered, "How is it possible..."

"Don't be like that!" Fang Qing said, "Why don't you tell me what that grass is good for? I'll see if I can find you a substitute with the same effect."

"It's...it's no use...it's all useless."

"No, you don't even tell me, how do you know it's useless?" Fang Qing was also anxious. If she didn't give an explanation, this group of people would never let her leave!
The medicine manager looked at Tang Gu, then stepped forward and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Tell me clearly, where did you hide the spiritual herbs?!"

Pei Mingyan watched coldly. The medicine manager spoke in a firm tone... Could it be that this grass has some secret?
"I wonder why you don't believe me?! At that time, I was just an ordinary person who hadn't practiced cultivation. I had just escaped from the brothel when I met Qi Changle from your academy. When I heard that he was from the academy, I thought he must be a good person! He said he would teach me how to practice cultivation. I hated him so much at the time that I was thinking about revenge. But he tricked me into the temple. Ahem, don't get me wrong, he just wanted to refine me. He stuffed me into the alchemy furnace, and the hot air almost suffocated me. After that, I became confused, and I vaguely seemed to see a grass with only three leaves thrown in."

The medicine manager looked incredulous and asked, "What happened next?"

"Then I passed out. When I woke up, I was lying on the ground. The alchemy furnace had exploded, and his charred body was lying next to me. We might even be neighbors in the underworld." Fang Qing sniffed, "If I'm not mistaken, he was either blown to pieces by the furnace explosion, or there was a fight between big guys in heaven and he didn't hide, so he ran into the knife edge."

"...Do you think we are fools?" Veins popped out on the medicine manager's forehead and his white beard fluttered in the wind.

Fang Qing scratched her face, "Old man, don't be so angry, it's not good for your liver." She spread her hands, "You don't believe these two reasons, and you will believe the next one even less. Because the roof of the temple was blown off, and there were traces of burnt tiles. I didn't know it at the time. Now that I think about it, the only one who could have that ability must be the thunder during the tribulation! I thought that Qi Changle was a bad person, so he was struck to death by thunder, and the thunder also blew up the furnace... and I survived."
After Fang Qing finished speaking, he knew that this was a huge problem. Apart from modern people who read online novels, who would believe that God would favor a person so much? They didn't even know what the golden finger was.
The road to convincing Shang Nanyi is long and arduous.

Thinking of this, she emphasized: "I really didn't lie to you!"

Pei Mingyan almost couldn't help laughing. Who would believe this? If he hadn't been kicked down by the Heavenly Dao three times, he wouldn't believe it.

"Nonsense!" Tang Gu cursed!
"I'm really not talking nonsense! My life is in your hands, why would I lie to you!" Fang Qing said hurriedly.

Uncle Yu came to his senses and said, "I almost got tricked by you. So, the spiritual herb is not with you. We have to expand the search area."

The pharmacy manager said, "Put aside what you found. I don't believe what she said. Search her first."

Fang Qing dodged backwards, "Hey, you guys, come on. What I said is true! Who is the one in charge? Call him out, I want to talk to him face to face! He is definitely not as unreasonable as you guys!"

Everyone pretended not to hear her nonsense, looked at each other, and the three of them immediately took action.

The pharmacy manager held the acupuncture bag in his hand, and rows of silver needles flew out with a "whoosh", as if they were ready-made hidden weapons.

As Tang Gu's palms turned, thick green mist appeared. It was obvious that it was highly poisonous.
Damn it! Fafu.

Look at Uncle Yu’s figure, he’s ready for close combat!
She glanced at Pang Yuan again and thought that this person must be the genuine output!
Damn, it's so embarrassing to lose in the first fight.

Fang Qing decided to use his verbal skills to buy some time, "No, a real man should be brave enough to fight alone! I'm not setting up a ring for group fights, if you want to fight, come one by one! Do you understand the spirit of competition?!"

Several of them ignored her and attacked mercilessly.

Fang Qing threw out all kinds of magic weapons like Doraemon was taking out a treasure chest, and kept shouting, "Hey! I haven't even finished reading the rules of the game. Don't you know that you can't make a move during the invincibility period?!"

Green mist filled the air, silver needles flew everywhere, and Uncle Yu was chasing Fang Qing closely with punches and palms.

Pei Mingyan had already blocked Xiao Kong behind him. He didn't watch the fight, but looked at the pavilion.
The dean hasn't said a word from the beginning till now. Is he unconscious again?

"Cough, cough..."
Intermittent coughing sounds came from the pavilion.
As if they had received some kind of order, several stewards stopped at the same time and bowed respectfully towards the pavilion, "Master."

Fang Qing was so tired that she was out of breath. She had a lot of skills but she had never fought before and didn't know how to use them!
Seeing the movements of several people, she realized that when she was half-kneeling here just now, she was not kneeling to Uncle Yu at all, but to the pavilion that she didn't take seriously.

During the "fight", her hair was messed up, so she simply pulled off her hairband and hairpin and flattered the pavilion: "So you are the legendary Master Xue! I know from the voice that you must be 'standing like a fragrant orchid and a jade tree, smiling like the bright moon in my arms', a gentleman like no other in the world." Note①

Pei Mingyan couldn't help but laugh. This flattery was simply too much. Just by hearing the "cough cough", you can tell that the person is beautiful, has a wonderful smile, and is also a gentleman?

The people in the pavilion didn't know whether they were reacting to the praise or had other plans. Although they didn't answer, they saw Tang Gu and the medicine manager stand up, and in the blink of an eye they stood on the steps of the pavilion and lifted the curtain.

This gentleman with elegant appearance came out.
He was wearing a light green robe and a white gauze smock. His skin was as white as jade and he looked sensitive and fragile, as if the slightest touch would hurt him. But his eyes seemed to contain the vast ocean, so deep and tranquil that anyone who saw him would feel calm.

Pei Mingyan watched Dean Xue walk with great interest. He was indeed a gentleman. Even though he was a sickly beauty, his back was as straight as a pine tree and there was no sign of pain on his face.
He couldn't help but sigh: The heroine is worthy of being the heroine, she is treated well, and even the villain gives her face.

Unlike him, who is just a cannon fodder. The first time he comes, he lies down, but the second time he performs a big show for the audience.
The third time... Oh, thanks to the heroine’s halo, he can finally take a good look at his current top boss.

Xue Qingyu did not come over immediately. He stood on the steps of the pavilion for a long time without moving. He stared at Fang Qing with his eyes, which could even be said to be impolite. The gentleness in his eyes gradually disappeared. He lowered his eyes and walked down the steps, taking steady and slow steps. Uncle Yu reached out to help him several times, but he refused.

Finally, Xue Qingyu stood steadily in front of Fang Qing. His expression was gentle, making people want to get close to him for no reason.
"Did you kill the thirteen people who were tracking you in the academy?" The tone of the question was as friendly as if asking you if you have eaten.

Fang Qingke knew the character of Master Xue very well, and quickly raised his hands to show his innocence, "No, no, no, they are alive and well, and they are all honestly farming."

Xue Qingyu's lips curved slightly, "So, they have decided to retire and give you half of their life's cultivation?"

"No, no!" Fang Qing keenly sensed that the atmosphere was not right and took a few steps back. "I swear, this was really an accident!" She repeated what she had just said to Pei Mingyan.

Xue Qingyu smiled slightly, and suddenly his fingertips moved, and the Qingyuqin suddenly appeared in his hands.
He took a step back and plucked the strings with his fingertips. With a "clang" sound, like waves washing away the past, everyone present regained consciousness.

Fang Qing seemed to be suddenly under a spell, his facial expression froze and he stood there motionless with a stiff face.

Pei Mingyan was not worried about the heroine, he touched his arm.
He didn't know if it was an illusion, but for a moment he felt the water pattern was getting hot.

The sound of the piano rang out again, and light golden spiritual power swept out. Fang Qing raised his right hand like a robot.
The right hand kept shaking, as if it was fighting with itself.

Pei Mingyan realized that things were getting serious.
Because - the sky has changed.

The sky, which was so clear just now that you felt like there might be ten suns at once, was now covered with layer upon layer of dark clouds like patches.
The sky was pressing closer, gloomy and dark.

Pei Mingyan was struggling over whether to speak or not - in the current situation, it was probably that Tiandao discovered that his precious daughter suddenly lost contact and immediately prepared thunder to save her.

The problem is, the thunder hasn’t struck yet!
If he called a halt, it would be difficult for him to explain to the people in the academy later. If he didn't call a halt, then he would be doomed to be a grudge against the heroine.

Uncle Yu and the others looked up at the sky in surprise. The sky had become really weird.
Aunt Tang shouted: "Master——"

Xue Qingyu did not answer, but glanced at Pei Mingyan.
It was this one look that made Pei Mingyan stop thinking about stopping - he was just a weak, helpless and pitiful salted fish, how could he know everything.

Xue Qingyu didn't even glance at Tianlei, and he plucked three strings of the zither with his fingers.

Fang Qing slapped his own lower abdomen.

At the same time, countless thunders fell with a "chi chi" sound, and the blue-purple light hit the mountain protection formation of Yongshan Academy. The academy seemed to be located under the lake illuminated by the sun.

The heavenly thunder collided with the mountain protection formation again and again, like raindrops falling on the surface of a lake, causing layer upon layer of ripples.

The thunder from the sky continued incessantly, but the mountain protection formation needed time to accumulate energy. Cracks gradually appeared on the formation talisman, and Yongshan began to shake as if there was an earthquake!
If this continues, Yongshan will become a scorched mountain in no time.

Tang Gu shouted anxiously: "The story Fang Qing told might be true!"

"Stop talking! Think of a solution quickly!" the pharmacy manager yelled!

At the same time, within the Yongshan area, personnel from various academies felt the vibration. Although there was no order, they all flew up, gathered their own strength and sent it to the mountain protection formation.
Everyone fought without reservation, the cracks in the formation gradually disappeared, and a light golden light pushed from the inside out. The heavenly thunder was pushed away again and again and could no longer directly touch the formation.

Pei Mingyan was surprised. He couldn't help but look at Xue Qingyu.

This is like when one ascends to heaven and transcends tribulation, countless people help one person transcend tribulation. Books always say that the more people participate in transcending tribulation, the more heavenly thunder there will be, and the more fierce and powerful it will be.
But there is always a limit to the thunder.
The reason why many people in the novel failed to survive the tribulation may be simply because those who survived the tribulation under the thunderbolt were afraid. They would flee, would keep things to themselves, would be selfish. Even if one or two people could really die bravely, it is impossible for countless people to have the same idea.

But because this group of people were brainwashed by Xue Qingyu, their thoughts are unified in some aspects.
For example, at this moment, they will contribute all their strength without reservation and will not worry about any other variables. Even if their cultivation level drops sharply or they lose their lives, they will only do this one thing until they die, until they lose all consciousness, and until they turn into ashes.

The person who controls Xue Qingyu holds a real sword in his hand.

Pei Mingyan looked up into the air and saw that many people had exhausted their energy and fallen to the ground.
He hid his left hand behind his back, thought for a moment, then switched to his right hand and quietly input power into the ground.
The power seemed to have consciousness and followed the crowded places. When people kept falling from the sky, several forces gradually dispersed and mixed into the spiritual power that everyone was transmitting to the formation.

At the same time, four zithers flew out of the pavilion and merged with the four on the roof. Endless power poured out from the zithers and poured into the bodies of all the people who were exhausted from maintaining the formation.

There were already water stains at the corners of Xue Qingyu's mouth, which disappeared silently. However, he did not stop and pressed another string.

Fang Qing suddenly let out a long roar towards the sky.
The mixed destiny began to go separate ways, and the cultivation that had gradually condensed into a ball in her body seemed to suddenly come to life, and they refused to compromise and began to struggle inside her body.

Fang Qing was sweating profusely, and her whole body was wet in an instant. She was like a flashing colorful neon light tube, with all kinds of colors competing for beauty in her body.
After a moment, the colors broke apart and leaked out of her body like a deflated balloon, each going its own way.

Xue Qingyu stood there leaning on his zither, gasping for breath, his fingertips trembling, but his figure began to blur, as if he was about to disappear on the spot.
He didn't care, and casually put the zither behind his back. He glanced at Pei Mingyan's hands hidden behind his back from a distance, retracted his gaze, and said to Fang Qing: "From now on, all grudges are gone, you can go."

Fang Qing fell to the ground in a mess, no longer showing the teasing expression she had just now. She supported her body with one hand, coughed violently, and vomited a mouthful of bright red blood. "In this case, I would like to thank Dean Xue for not killing me."

Xue Qingyu's figure flashed, and the eight zithers on the pavilion could no longer support themselves and fell back into the pavilion. He breathed heavily and said to Pang Yuan, "Manager Pang, please send her away."

"Master!" Uncle Yu and Aunt Tang said at the same time.

Xue Qingyu's figure stabilized, his face pale, "I said, send her away."

Uncle Yu was dissatisfied and did not reply angrily.

Pang Yuan patted Uncle Yu's shoulder as if they were very familiar with each other, and replied lazily, "Yes."
He then picked up Fang Qing, who was seriously injured and unconscious due to the sudden loss of his cultivation, and left.

Outside the formation, the thunder still showed no signs of stopping.
Xue Qingyu could no longer stand steadily and was about to fall. Tang Gu hurriedly supported him and shouted, "Quick! Go to Songwu Academy and ask the deputy dean to come over!"
Xiao Kong also ran over, holding Xue Qingyu's hand, and choked up and shouted: "Master! Master! What's wrong with you?"

The two men helped Xue Qingyu quickly into the pavilion.

Pei Mingyan put away his hand that was secretly supporting the formation, and pretended to be frightened and his legs and feet were weak with fear.

The medicine manager also hurried into the pavilion, and when he lifted the curtain, he vaguely felt that something was wrong.
He looked back and saw that Uncle Yu not only did not catch up with him, but was kneeling in front of Pei Mingyan and lying on the ground.

Just as he was about to ask, he heard Uncle Yu say to Pei Mingyan, "Master Mei! Please save the dean!"

(End of this chapter)