Embers of Sword

Chapter 762 The Long Night Is Coming to an End
The flower master stared at the straw in Nalan Qiutong's hand.

Winter has arrived, and the Chongzhou area is covered in heavy snow and extremely cold.

But this blade of grass, by its very nature, exudes a green hue.

"You mean...the way of life?"

The flower owner was somewhat confused.

There are only two people in this world who have grasped the essence of life.

Zen Master.

Xie Xuanyi.

The Flower Master's pupils contracted slightly: "Could it be that the Zen Master visited the inner city?"

The Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince have been fighting for many years. Although the anti-Buddhist movement in the Great Li Dynasty is in full swing, the Fanyin Temple has not been defeated and is still in the stage of survival.

Therefore, the news of the Zen master's death has not yet been revealed.

This is a top-level secret of Buddhism. Only a handful of highly accomplished practitioners from the main temple of Fanyin Temple are allowed to enter and exit the forbidden area.

“My ‘string technique’ is still too shallow. I can’t see the cause and effect behind this blade of grass alone.”

Nalan Qiutong narrowed his eyes and slowly said, "But I think... this blade of grass might have a connection with Buddhism..."

"How can this be!"

Upon hearing this, the flower master broke out in a cold sweat.

With her strength, she could easily dominate Xuanbei Pass, and even against Han Li, she would be a match for him.

But the only one they couldn't withstand was Chen Chong.

If Nalan Qiutong's guess is correct, and the straw found in the Feather Camp's tent is related to Buddhism... wouldn't that mean that Chen Chong is secretly colluding with the Fanyin Temple?
This speculation is terrifying, and the consequences are unbearable.

"Senior sister, there's no need to worry too much. I will send a message to Master about this matter."

Nalan Qiutong took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Logically speaking, Chen Chong shouldn't have this connection with Buddhism... The Crown Prince's decree has been issued, and he must set off south immediately."

Regarding Chen Chong's attitude.

Over the years, everyone has seen it.

Chen Chong played the biggest role in the suppression of Buddhism in Yuanzhou. He personally commanded the iron cavalry charge and the encirclement and suppression from all sides. The temples in Yuanzhou were completely destroyed, and countless Buddhist monks were killed or wounded. Blood flowed like rivers and corpses piled up like mountains.

In Nalan Qiutong's view, anyone could potentially be a Buddhist.

But Chen Chong... is impossible.

……

……

The hour of Yin has passed; it is time to enter the inner city residence.

The long-browed Arhat was pacing anxiously, silently counting down in his mind.

The appointed time is almost here.

The Buddha has not yet returned.

Earlier, he had heard the sound of horses' hooves at the inner city entrance. Looking through the window of the mansion, he saw a carriage adorned with intricate patterns of mysterious flowers… The situation seemed worse than he had anticipated. Could the Buddha's disciple truly return from his meeting with Chen Chong? Nalan Qiutong had already entered the inner city; would he be stopped by the Hook Pliers Master later?

Numerous distracting thoughts intertwined in the lake of my mind.

suddenly.

A gust of wind blew.

A transparent outline gradually appeared in front of the long-browed Arhat.

Miyun dispersed its light and fire, revealing its form, and said with a smile, "Sorry to keep you waiting."

Because they were familiar with the route they came from, the return trip was faster.

He did not use up all the talismans; he still had a small portion left.

"...May the Bodhisattva protect you."

The long-browed Arhat exhaled a deep breath and couldn't help but sigh, "Buddha's disciple, I knew you would return safely."

Long Eyebrows dispelled the Divine Sea Secret Technique, and the grain truck finished unloading.

Without delay, the two set off quickly.

The carriage bumped and jolted as it left the inner city, passing by carriages adorned with mysterious floral patterns.

Even the wisest can make a mistake. Perhaps because he was too distracted by that piece of grass, Nalan Qiutong didn't pay much attention to the empty grain carts.

Nothing happened.

After that, everything was peaceful.

"Buddha's disciple... can we say that things are developing smoothly? Compared to the revelation of cause and effect when we entered the city ahead of schedule, has anything different happened this time?"

Long-browed couldn't help but ask.

"It should be considered...smooth sailing." Miyun recalled the scene in the camp earlier.

Just as Nalan Qiutong was about to arrive, Chen Chong made a decision: he completely released the suppression and directly dispelled the Dao Domain.

Miyun, without the slightest hesitation, immediately lit the talisman, used her supernatural speed to escape far away.

He completed his meeting with Chen Chong.

The news of the demonic tide at Xuanbei Pass was successfully leaked.

the most important is.

He was not detained by Chen Chong and remained in the inner city!
This is very important.

Chen Chong's strength far exceeded Mi Yun's imagination. If he were detained, even with his Dao Realm cultivation and Divine Speed, he wouldn't have the slightest chance of escape. At that point, he would truly only be able to regain his freedom after the "war ended."

"However, there are some places that are different from the previous scenes of cause and effect."

Miyun frowned.

In the previous revelation of cause and effect, he did not see Nalan Qiutong heading straight for the camp.

Logically, the Crown Prince's transfer order should have already been delivered.

There was no need for Nalan Qiutong to enter the inner city and personally visit Chen Chong...

The only variable in both incidents was the deceased "hook and pincer maker".

Did Nalan Qiutong go to find Chen Chong to investigate the case of the Hook Pliers Master?
The scenes reflected in the Dao of Cause and Effect are not static. If a powerful external force intervenes and changes the inherent cause and effect, then everything that follows will undergo unpredictable and earth-shattering changes.

"What should we do next? Shall I escort you out of the city?"

The long-browed Arhat took a deep breath, his expression solemn.

In his opinion.

Miyun is the most important figure in Buddhism today, and his loss is absolutely unacceptable. He and Fude entered the city ahead of time to lay the groundwork for this operation.

Now that the operation has been successful.

Then there's nothing to miss about this Suspended North Pass.

Just evacuate.

"Can't get out."

Miyun shook her head and said calmly.

"can not go out?"

The long-browed Arhat was stunned.

Now that I've met Chen Chong, do you think he'll let me leave so easily?

Mi Yun chuckled softly and said, "His divine sense is enough to cover the entire Xuanbei Pass... Right now, our every move is probably under his perception."

"This……"

The long-browed arhat's expression immediately turned ugly.

He looked up, his gaze passing through the carriage.

It was nearly dawn, and the darkness in the sky faded, revealing a faint gray hue.

he knows.

Above the ceiling is the Iron Curtain.

Now... we also need to add Chen Chong's divine sense.

Clearly, Chen Chong had already obtained information about the Buddha's disciple and himself.

"That's fine."

Long-browed Man sighed softly and said with a smile, "From the moment I entered the city, I never thought of leaving alive. If Lord Buddha can successfully meet with Chen Chong, then I, Long-browed Man, am content even if I die."

"The matter isn't that serious."

Miyun also looked up, gazing at the sky.

He looked intently at the sky.

The long night is coming to an end, but the dawn has not yet broken.

It has been many years since the internal strife began, and the Buddhist community originally did not want to get involved, but it has become increasingly entangled in it.

How long will this kind of life continue?
perhaps.

Dawn is approaching.

"Don't worry, you don't have to die... In the last manifestation of the Dao of Cause and Effect, we all left here alive."

Miyun took a deep breath.

He spoke earnestly and forcefully, saying, "Chen Chong's troubles are no less than ours. The Crown Prince has already sent an imperial edict to transfer him south to Wuzhou to 'suppress Buddhism'."

(End of this chapter)