Lingyuan Immortal

Chapter 813 The storm is coming

The sky is light and a cool breeze blows through the curtains.

The wisps of smoke from the incense burner in front of the window mixed together, making the figure behind him vague and unclear.

The man in the crane cloak reached out and took the wine cup, looked at it without drinking, and shook his head and said, "Brother Fang, you are wrong again."

"Right now, that monk Beiyuan is the one the palace values ​​most. Although my title sounds impressive, in reality, apart from my own disciples, I can't command anyone else. So what can I do?"

Seeing that the other party finally revealed his true feelings, Taoist Fang couldn't help but laugh out loud, and said with a flick of his sleeve: "Brother Ruan, why are you still tormenting yourself like this!"

He suddenly stood up and walked to the window of the flying pavilion.

The strong wind brought by it blew away the tangled smoke, and immediately, Taoist Ruan's figure appeared like the sun after the clouds had cleared, and the light returned.

"Brother Dao is the direct disciple of Master Dongzhen, and a fellow apprentice of the two Palace Masters Shenzhen and Xuanzhen. How many people in the sect can compare to Brother Dao?"

"Besides, that monk Beiyuan is only a guest official and shouldn't be allowed to become a master."

"If it weren't for True Lord Xuyun's decisive words and the convincing of True Lords Dongzhen and Suyang, how could such an unruly thing happen in my Black and White Dao Palace?"

"Fortunately, True Lord Xuyun is currently imprisoned in a demonic cave a million miles away. Without him to back that brat up..."

He snorted and chuckled: "Look at the many brothers in the sect. Is there anyone who is really willing to be overtaken by an outsider?"

"It's just that no one is qualified to stand up and fight with that person at this moment..."

Having said this, Taoist Fang suddenly turned around, his back to the floating light of the sea of ​​clouds, his expression blending into the shadows, and he spoke slowly in a deep voice:
"But Brother Dao is different. You have been promised a temporary position by the True Lord. If you step forward now and challenge that outsider, as long as you can gain a firm foothold before True Lord Xuyun returns, then we'll see how that person still has the nerve to beg the True Lord for help!"

"By then, the position of Palace Master of Shangzhen Palace will surely belong to Brother Dao..."

There was a drizzle outside the window, and the pavilion was silent for a while.

Taoist Fang did not urge him. With a flicker in his eyes, he returned to his seat and sat down. Then he said casually, "I think the pros and cons of this matter, Brother Dao, should understand it better than anyone else."

"Pros and cons..."

The man in the crane cloak muttered and repeated it, then suddenly sneered:
"Don't think I can't guess what you're thinking. You've never had any contact with that Northern Plains cultivator, yet you're trying to incite me like this right now. I'm afraid you've gained a lot of benefits from the Runan Jiang Clan, haven't you?"

Taoist Fang didn't try to hide anything and frankly admitted, "Let's not mince words. I was indeed asked by the Jiang family to say a few words, but..."

"If Brother Ruan Dao has no such intention, what good will it do for me to say more?"

His words were like thunder breaking through the sky, and the rumbling sound never stopped.

The man in the crane cloak fell into deep thought.

Although he was a disciple of Master Dong Zhen Zhen and had outstanding talent, he lost the support of his elders because of the mistake he made that year. He was also imprisoned for a hundred years and lacked all kinds of training, which led to slow progress in his cultivation.

Looking back to the past, he was even more popular than his two senior brothers Shen Zhen and Xuan Zhen today!
But right now...

The two of them had already reached the perfection of the Nascent Soul stage, and were just waiting for the arrival of the demonic calamity. Then they would have the opportunity to gain great fortune from it, break through the calamity in one fell swoop, and become a True God.

On the other hand, if nothing unexpected happens, it will be almost impossible for him to reach the state of transformation into a god in this lifetime.

But if he could secure the position of Palace Master of Shangzhen Palace this time, he would be able to make great achievements in the Demonic Tribulation with this status, and there might still be a chance...

He also knew that as the first sect in this world, his master's sect was not short of talents, and the selection of talents to support also depended on their character.

In the past, he was disliked by his master because of his moral behavior, but now he may be able to regain the respect of his fellow disciples because of this "righteous act"!
After all, that guy is an outsider who is putting pressure on them...

After thinking about it, the man in the crane cloak was a little moved, but he couldn't say it on his face.

He once again picked up the wine glass filled by Taoist Fang, glanced at him, and this time drank it all in one gulp.

Taoist Fang's eyes suddenly lit up, and just as he smiled, he heard a "bang" and it turned out to be a wine cup falling on the table.

The man in the crane cloak's face darkened without him noticing. He feigned displeasure and shouted, "Brother Fang, don't ever mention this in front of me again!"

After saying this, he stood up, flicked his sleeves, walked into the continuous rain, and left.

Taoist Fang was not annoyed. He looked at the departing figure with amusement, like a spectator, with a leisurely expression, and poured himself another glass of wine.

Then he turned around, looked out at the hazy clouds and rain in the mountains, drank slowly, and said, as if muttering to himself or someone else, "I've done everything I can. Now, let's wait for the show to begin..."

……

Between the clouds and the sky, a sword light stopped and circled around, then several figures emerged from the clouds.

"Which Taoist friend is visiting? Please state your name."

Yu Chengduan stood still and said in a clear voice, neither humble nor arrogant: "I came from Fushan Changhe, and I came here to rectify the situation according to the order of my master."

The disciple on duty subconsciously frowned and asked, "So it's Senior Beiyuan. I wonder who the mentor you're talking about is..."

"Snapped!"

But before he could finish his words, he felt someone patted him hard on the back of his head.

"Who... Master?"

He looked back with an angry look on his face, only to see his master coming towards him with a big laugh.

"Hahaha... I'm Wu Zan. I guess you're Fellow Daoist Yu, right?"

Yu Chengduan was startled and asked, "Master Wu, have you met me?"

Wu Zan shook his head, but his smile remained undimmed. He replied, "Immortal Yu Jian's reputation is widespread, even in Central Continent, people have heard of him. How could I not know him?"

This was actually a polite remark. The reason he was able to recognize the other person was simply due to careful speculation.

Coming from the Changhe River in Fushan, Beiyuan, it is said that they came here to "rectify" on the orders of their mentor.

Then who else could it be except that person's disciple?

Yu Chengduan also came to his senses at this point, shook his head and said with a smile: "Master Wu, you are too polite."

Wu Zan smiled and immediately led the other party into the black and white world. At the same time, he pinched out a small light crane with flapping wings and passed the news of Lingyuan disciples' visit to Shangzhen Palace.

Gazing at the two men's disappearing figures, a confused disciple asked, "Who is Yu Jianxian? I've never seen Uncle Wu smile at anyone like that before..."

"Silence!"

Another disciple quickly spoke up to stop the former's frivolous remarks, then pointed to the sky and whispered, "It wasn't Immortal Yu Jianxian who made Uncle Wu laugh, but the masters above him."

"above?"

"There's no one up there... huh? You mean..."

For a moment, the eyes of the junior disciples were filled with excitement, and their hearts were filled with turmoil.

Compared to those Yuanying Taoists who resented Chen Mu for being an outsider, many younger generations in the Taoist Palace had a quite good impression of him.

Now that this legendary figure is about to return, it's no surprise that he has such a reaction...

……

Shangzhen Palace.

The man in the crane cloak looked thoughtful as he walked without stopping until he reached the white jade steps.

Suddenly, bursts of noise broke the silence and reached his ears. He couldn't help but frown and looked up.

He saw Fenglian Zhenren from his own palace, excitedly leading a group of deacons and elders out of the palace. It looked like they were about to break down the palace gate. His face suddenly darkened, and he shouted, "Shangzhen Zhenren, what's all the commotion?!"

The sound was like thunder, instantly clearing the place.

Fenglian and the others came here because of their reputation. They couldn't help but tremble in their hearts. After looking at each other, they quickly stepped forward and reported:

"Palace Master, a message just came from the mountain gate saying that Chen Shangzhen's direct disciple has returned first."

"I feel I cannot be disrespectful, so I led the stewards out to greet you..."

Hearing this, Ruan Daoren's already gloomy face became even darker, but he was still suppressing the anger in his heart and pretended to be calm and said:
"Chen Mu was once the Palace Master of my Shangzhen Palace. His return after overcoming the calamity should be a cause for celebration. However, he is only a disciple here. Why should we bother to mobilize a large army to welcome him?"

He glanced at Fenglian and the others from left to right, and then said in a cold voice: "Pass on my order, palace stewards are not allowed to leave without permission, and those who violate it will be severely punished!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Feng Lian and others' expressions changed.

They had experienced countless things, so they could naturally understand what Taoist Ruan meant.

But precisely because of this, they couldn't help but wonder, "A few days ago, Palace Master Ruan reprimanded several disciples who were discussing the Palace Master's position. Why is he having different thoughts today?"

Things are changing so fast. Is it certain that Chen Shangzhen will not be "restored to his post" or even make things difficult for him?

If that were true, Palace Master Ruan would naturally not be afraid of Chen Shangzhen, but they would not dare to offend him...

Just when everyone was at a loss as to whether to respond or disobey, another voice came from the palace.

"Please ask Palace Master Ruan to retract this order!"

Feng Lian and the others all breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and looked at the figure walking out, bowed their heads and said, "Greetings, Master of Ziyang Palace."

Taoist Ruan narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Zi Yang, what do you mean by that?"

Zi Yang bowed and said righteously, "Although I am only a Jindan disciple, I have come here on the orders of Chen Shangzhen."

"If he doesn't welcome me, that's understandable, but if he restricts his disciples, it might make Palace Master Ruan seem unclear-minded, and thus cause discussion among the disciples..."

Taoist Ruan remained calm upon hearing this, and said coldly, "When have I, Ruan You, ever cared about what others say?"

Having said that, his thoughts were already clear.

Zi Yang's face turned cold. After exchanging glances with Ruan You for a moment, he casually bowed and turned to leave the palace.

Compared with Ruan You, his attitude is also quite obvious.

However, this tit-for-tat confrontation between the two of them caused great hardship to the Jindan deacons.

Feeling Ruan You's cold gaze, they were almost trembling in their hearts. They couldn't offend both sides, so what should they do?

"I can only take care of the present first..."

Not long after, someone bowed and responded, "We will follow the Palace Master's orders."

Once someone took the lead, the rest of the people were happy to follow suit and came forward to express their opinions.

Only Master Fenglian's eyes flickered, his heart wavering, and he was obviously extremely conflicted. But in the end, he gritted his teeth and set off to chase after him...

Zi Yang noticed something and waited for a moment before shaking his head and sighing, "Why do you have to do this? Even if you don't obey orders now, Junior Brother Chen won't blame you given his personality."

He and Ruan You are both at the Nascent Soul stage. Even if the other party gains the upper hand later, he will at most lose the position of the master of the Shangzhen side hall.

But it was different for Master Fenglian. After all, there was a huge gap between their status and his. If the other party deliberately targeted him, it would really cause endless troubles...

How could Master Fenglian not know the ins and outs of this? He just had his own choices regarding the situation.

She smiled and replied, "Palace Master, what you said is indeed true, but if I follow the crowd and keep silent today, how can I gain Chen Shangzhen's attention as before?"

"Besides, I believe that Chen Shangzhen will be able to restore order and reorganize the Shangzhen Dao Palace when he returns this time!"

She is not very talented, and she has reached her current position thanks to her beautiful appearance.

When Chen Mu first took office, she was worried that the other party would be alienated and abandon her because of her identity, but the result made her grateful.

Chen Mu was about to return, and whether considering past friendship or her own path, she couldn't adapt to the situation like her colleagues...

Zi Yang smacked his lips when he heard this and said, "You are so determined. I believe Junior Brother Chen will not let you down."

True Man Fenglian lowered his head and smiled, but said no more. He followed Zi Yang to meet them.

Not long after, Wu Zan led Yu Chengduan over. When he saw Zi Yang, his heart skipped a beat. He thought to himself, "I thought it was great to have all the deacons from Shang Zhen Palace to greet me, but I didn't expect that even Uncle Zi Yang would come..."

At this time, Zi Yang also saw the figure of the person coming. After looking at him carefully, he suddenly felt that Yu Chengduan was full of sword energy. He couldn't help but nod and praise him secretly.

Especially for Master Fenglian, she felt terrified. You know, she was at the Golden Core Perfection Realm, but she felt she was no match for the person in front of her...

"Fellow Daoist Yu, this is..." Wu Zan wanted to introduce him.

But Yu Chengduan knew what was going on and immediately guessed the old Taoist's identity. He stepped forward and respectfully saluted, saying, "Disciple Yu Chengduan, greetings to Master Ziyang."

The word "Master" immediately made Zi Yang laugh with joy, stroking his beard, and nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay!"

"Junior Brother Yu's swordsmanship is pure. Even ordinary disciples of Xian Jianchi cannot compare to you. You have not tarnished Junior Brother Chen's reputation!"

Yu Chengduan smiled and replied, "Master, you are too kind. I am ashamed..."

He then looked at Feng Lian Zhenren standing beside him and said gently, "This must be Fellow Daoist Feng Lian."

Feng Lian was overjoyed and asked, "Daoist Yu, do you know me?"

"When I came here, I heard my teacher talk about fellow Taoists..."

Yu Chengduan replied with a smile, but his eyes couldn't help but glance behind the two of them.

He has been in charge of the Nanming Taoist Temple for decades, how could he not know about worldly affairs?
I'm returning to the palace on behalf of my mentor, so I should be greeted by all the stewards, but right now, Feng Lian is the only one there...

His eyes turned cold, but only for a moment.

He had just arrived and didn't know the situation, so it was not appropriate for him to act rashly. It would be better for him to wait until he understood the reason and then report to his mentor for a decision.

Seeing that he suppressed the strange thoughts in an instant, Zi Yang nodded secretly, stretched out his hand and said, "Let's go back to the palace first!"

Yu Chengduan had no objection, nodded and left.

Feng Lian was about to catch up when she noticed Wu Zan still standing there in a daze. After a quick glance, she smiled and asked, "Brother Wu, would you like to come back to the palace with us for a chat?"

Wu Zan came back to his senses after hearing this. If he had heard this just now, he would have agreed and followed without hesitation.

But now...

The other deacons of Shangzhen Palace have not been seen for a long time, but he knows a thing or two about what this means.

The thought of this made him shudder all over, and he quickly put on a smile and said, "No, no, I still have important matters to attend to at the Mountain Gate, so I won't bother you, Junior Sister... Goodbye."

He saluted hastily and immediately turned and left.

After they were far away from Shangzhen Palace, He Fang murmured with a complicated expression: "Damn it, they are going to fight in the arena!"

"There's something good to watch..."

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(End of this chapter)