Zhu Tian: A journey of spiritual practice starting from Joy of Life

Chapter 285 Fusu Enters the Heavenly Sect for the Second Time, Xiaomeng Takes Over as Sect Leader
Three days later, at the foot of Mount Taiyi, a caravan of carriages and horses stopped.

With the help of his servants, Fusu jumped off the carriage.

An official standing nearby quickly said, "Young master, the visiting card has been delivered to the Heavenly Sect. They should already be waiting for your arrival outside the mountain gate!"

Fusu responded and looked toward the mountain path.

"I hope Master Qingyang and the others will accept my invitation, otherwise I won't be able to explain it to my father!"

With these thoughts in mind, Fusu led a dozen guards toward the Tianzong Mountain Gate at the summit.

Meanwhile, outside the Tianzong Mountain gate, Leng Feibai and Xiaomeng, who had received the news early in the morning, gathered the Tianzong disciples at the mountain gate.

"Brother!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiaomeng used the Heavenly Sound Transmission to ask Leng Feibai, "What does Fusu intend to do this time at the Heavenly Sect?"

"Nine times out of ten, they want us to come out of seclusion and help the Qin state deal with the Human Clan!"

Leng Feibai was well aware of the plot and knew exactly what Fusu was planning.

After hearing this, Xiaomeng continued, "Senior brother, should we agree?"

"What do you think?"

Seeing that Leng Feibai had passed the buck to her, Xiaomeng couldn't help but feel a little angry. She said irritably, "You're asking me? If I said I would kill the entire Human Sect lineage, would you agree?"

Seeing Xiaomeng's flustered expression, Leng Feibai couldn't help but chuckle to himself. He then said, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Although the Heavenly Sect and the Human Sect have different philosophies on the Dao, they ultimately belong to the same lineage. Even if their philosophies clash, they should resolve it behind closed doors. If they help outsiders attack the Human Sect, wouldn't that be like attacking themselves?"

Hearing Leng Feibai's words, Xiaomeng seemed to understand something, and then said, "Should we still avenge Senior Brother Chisongzi?"

“It is natural to seek revenge, but we cannot let hatred turn us into weapons in someone else’s hands.”

Leng Feibai calmly said, "Unless you don't have enough background and strength, and after taking revenge you need the other party's identity to protect your safety."

Following Leng Feibai's guidance, Xiaomeng suddenly understood and continued via telepathy, "So even if we want to settle scores with Xiaoyaozi, the only way is to defeat him honorably in front of the disciples of the Human Sect during the Battle of Guanmiao Platform. That's true revenge!"

Leng Feibai nodded, then his expression changed slightly, and he quickly transmitted his voice, "They're here! Fusu and the others are almost at the mountain gate. Be careful!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xiaomeng and Leng Feibai immediately stopped talking and silently waited for Fusu's arrival.

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Fusu and his guards appeared before Leng Feibai and the others.

"Greetings, Young Master Fusu!"

The members of the Heavenly Sect bowed and greeted each other. Upon seeing this, Fusu stepped forward and returned the bow, saying, "Reverend Daoists, please excuse the formalities. I apologize for my unauthorized visit."

Seeing Fusu's expression, Xiaomeng nudged Leng Feibai beside her.

Leng Feibai looked helpless and then said, "Young Master Fusu, you are too kind. Please come in and have some tea."

Inside the reception room, Leng Feibai and Xiaomeng accompanied Fusu.

After his disciple served him tea, Fusu finally spoke, "I was deeply saddened to hear of Daoist Chisongzi's passing. The last time we met, we hit it off immediately, and I only regret that we didn't exchange more words."

Seeing Fusu's appearance, Leng Feibai smiled and said, "Although my senior brother has passed away, he is no longer burdened by worldly affairs and can be considered to have been freed. Young Master Fusu, there is no need to be too sad."

Seeing Leng Feibai's expression, Fusu's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said, "Master Qingyang is magnanimous, which I admire. I have come here today to ask for your help with something!"

After hearing this, Xiaomeng looked at Fusu and said, "Is what Young Master Fusu is asking about related to the Human Sect's assistance to the Mohist School?"

"Exactly!"

Fusu said righteously, "The Human Sect is treacherous and has colluded with the Mohists to overthrow the world. I urge the two Daoists to come down the mountain to clean up the sect and restore peace to the Daoist community."

As soon as these words were spoken, Leng Feibai and Xiaomeng both fell silent.

Looking at the two of them, Fusu didn't say anything, but his heart was pounding with anxiety.

Not long after, Leng Feibai coughed lightly and said, "Young Master Fusu is right. The Human Sect has committed a heinous crime and should indeed be expelled. However, since Young Master Fusu has entrusted this matter to the Heavenly Sect, there are a few things that the Heavenly Sect hopes you will agree to."

Upon hearing this, Fusu breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "Whatever request Master Qingyang has, as long as it's not excessive, Fusu can agree to it."

“First, my junior sister will take over as sect leader in seven days. Considering other matters, it will only take her a month to descend the mountain. But I don’t have that many things to do. I can set off down the mountain after my junior sister’s inauguration ceremony.”

"can!"

Fusu quickly replied, "When the time comes, the two Daoists can simply travel to Sanghai City to meet with Fusu. Fusu will also arrange accommodations for the two of you in Sanghai City beforehand."

"second!"

Leng Feibai deliberately feigned a troubled expression and said, "Since my junior sister and I have taken on the task of hunting down the Killer Sect, then this matter will be handled by the two of us. No one else is allowed to interfere!"

"It's a little troublesome, but not difficult!"

After thinking it over for a moment, Fusu agreed.

"third!"

Leng Feibai stated his final request: "After this matter is over, the Heavenly Sect will be closed for ten years. During these ten years, the Heavenly Sect will not interfere in any matter in the world."

Upon hearing this, Fusu was taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "Daoist Qingyang, may I ask what the purpose of this third matter is?"

Leng Feibai shook his head helplessly after hearing this and said, "The Heavenly Sect's doctrine emphasizes seclusion and quiet cultivation. My junior sister and I have already violated the Heavenly Sect's rules by accepting Young Master Fusu's invitation. The ten-year closure of the mountain is also to prevent the Heavenly Sect from getting too involved with the secular world, so that the disciples of the sect will follow in the footsteps of the Human Sect."

Upon hearing this, Fusu seemed to understand something, then nodded and said, "I can agree to Daoist Qingyang's request."

Seeing that Fusu agreed, Leng Feibai secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself that he had finally fooled this guy.

"And one more thing!"

Fusu stared intently at Leng Feibai and said, "Last time, Daoist Qingyang mentioned the matter of the sea to me. I have pondered it for a long time, but I cannot figure out the answer. So I ask Daoist Qingyang to enlighten me!"

After hearing this, Leng Feibai sighed and said, "In that case, I will give you eight words: 'The sea accepts all rivers, and all things are compatible.'"

Upon hearing this, Fusu felt as if he had been doused with cold water, instantly sobering up considerably.

After pondering for a moment, Fusu cupped his hands to Leng Feibai and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Daoist Qingyang. I have learned a great deal!"

After saying that, Fusu turned and walked out of the reception room.

Leng Feibai and Xiaomeng quickly caught up and escorted the person to the mountain gate.

"If you still have any questions, young master, you can go and talk to Chu Nan Gong. That senior may be able to answer your questions."

Fusu nodded, signaling Leng Feibai and Xiaomeng to stay, and then left Tianzong with his guards.

As soon as Fusu left, Xiaomeng used her Heavenly Voice Transmission again to ask, "Senior Brother, what are your plans?"

"They're just showing up but not putting in the effort!"

Leng Feibai calmly said, "We'll injure them without killing them, then take them down and settle them in a secret place." Xiaomeng nodded, her tone playful, "But senior brother, compared to those Human Sect disciples who are in exile, I'm a little worried about those few guys left behind at the Human Sect's base!"

You mean Mu Xuzi!

As soon as Leng Feibai finished speaking, a sense of unease crept into his heart. In the original story, Mu Xuzi had genuinely betrayed the Human Sect, stolen its secret treasures, and intended to defect to the Luo Net.

As a result, he was first surrounded and beaten by Xiaoyaozi's disciples, and then killed on the spot by Xiaomeng who came to his aid. Several of his personal disciples also died at Xiaomeng's hands in the later plot.

"hehe!"

Xiaomeng smiled and said, "After my senior brother went down the mountain some time ago, I was a little worried about the Human Sect, so I sent two disciples with excellent lightness skills to secretly monitor the Human Sect's residence. They discovered that during this time, Mu Xuzi had been in a complicated relationship with several guys of unknown origin. By the way, I saw this symbol on the wrist of one of the men in black."

After Xiaomeng finished speaking, she used the Qiuli Sword in her hand to draw a spider pattern on the ground.

"This is the spider mark of the Net!"

Looking at the marks on the ground, Leng Feibai couldn't help but say, "I've met Mu Xuzi a few times. I didn't expect that this old, prudent fellow would also go and hook up with Luo Wang. Junior sister, it seems we'll have to find an opportunity to help Xiaoyaozi clean up his own house in the future."

As Leng Feibai spoke, he occasionally sensed his surroundings, and only stopped sensing after finding no suspicious individuals nearby.

Seven days later, in the main hall of the Heavenly Sect.

Led by the elders, the disciples of the Heavenly Sect gathered in the hall, their expressions solemn, awaiting the start of the succession ceremony.

When Xiaomeng took over as the head of the Tianzong sect from Chisongzi, the sect elders simply sent letters to the other heads and leaders of the various schools of thought as a matter of routine.

However, they were not invited to attend the ceremony, since Tianzong lived in seclusion and rarely interacted with the members of the various schools of thought.

Secondly, many schools of thought among the Hundred Schools of Thought have now chosen to turn against the Qin state, so naturally they would not come to visit Taiyi Mountain, which is not far from Xianyang City.

Therefore, the disciples of Tianzong simply renovated and tidied up the entire sect and did not hold any banquet to entertain guests.

Leng Feibai was in the lead, his face full of seriousness.

Of the older generation of elders in the Heavenly Sect, only Danyangzi remains.

The rest have either passed away or left the clan to travel.

Among all the elders of Tianzong, Leng Feibai is the strongest, so the task of presiding over the ceremony is undoubtedly his.

Before long, Xiaomeng emerged wearing a brand-new set of sect leader's attire. Her expression was cool and her steps were steady, making her appear much more composed than before.

Behind her followed four other disciples of the Heavenly Sect, including Xiaoling and Xiaoyi.

The four men each carried a tray, on which lay a scroll of bamboo slips, a string of peach pit beads, a short sword, and a whisk, respectively.

Upon seeing the four magical artifacts, the members of the Heavenly Sect all showed reverence and silently recited the Tao Te Ching.

After the scripture was recited, Xiaomeng turned to face the crowd, and Leng Feibai said loudly, "Junior Sister, these items are relics left by several ancestors of the Heavenly Sect and have been kept by successive sect leaders. Now it is your turn to take over."

Xiaomeng nodded slightly and took a few steps forward to stand in front of Xiaoling and the others.

Xiaoling and the other three bowed down and held the tray high, handing it to Xiaomeng.

When Xiaomeng put the four items away, all the Tianzong disciples bowed to her and said, "Greetings, Sect Leader!"

Xiaomeng nodded, then said, "Everyone, I have something to tell you..."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

Xiaomeng said in a serious tone, "Xiaoyaozi of the Human Sect has openly led the entire sect to join the Mohist rebellion, plunging the entire Daoist sect into dire straits. Therefore, Elder Qingyang and I will soon descend the mountain to kill Xiaoyaozi and retrieve Xueji. At that time, all matters, large and small, of the Heavenly Sect will be temporarily handled by Senior Brother Danyangzi."

Everyone was stunned when those words were spoken.

Danyangzi became even more anxious, but before he could speak, Leng Feibai and Xiaomeng used the "Harmony with Light and Dust" technique and disappeared from the spot.

Upon seeing the two disappear, the elders and disciples of the Heavenly Sect began to discuss among themselves.

"Quiet!"

Danyangzi quickly turned around to reassure everyone, and shouted, "I'm going to find those two. You all disperse and do what you need to do. The disciples on patrol, maintain the security of Tianzong. No one is allowed to leave the mountain without permission during this time."

After saying that, Danyangzi hurriedly left the main hall and headed towards the place where the two of them usually spent time together.

Not long after, in a pavilion within the Tianzong territory, Leng Feibai and Xiaomeng were quietly waiting inside.

"You two!"

Danyangzi, panting heavily from running, glared at them angrily. "Explain yourself! What are you two trying to do?"

Leng Feibai and Xiaomeng exchanged a glance and then revealed the purpose of Fusu's visit to Tianzong seven days ago.

Hearing their plans, Danyangzi's expression turned extremely ugly. She said irritably, "You two are playing with fire! Junior Sister, are you just going to let Junior Brother Qingyang act recklessly like this?"

"Do you have any good ideas, senior brother?"

Xiaomeng calmly said, "Or do you think that Tianzong can avoid Qin's watchful eye by remaining hidden from the world?"

Danyangzi was speechless and didn't say anything more. Then he sighed and said, "Forget it, you two better be careful. We old guys are either dead or gone now, there's nothing we can do to stop you from doing anything."

After saying this, Danyangzi left the pavilion, looking very dejected.

Leng Feibai shook his head without saying anything more, then turned to Xiaomeng and said, "Junior Sister, I'll be leaving now. You should take care of things at Tianzong before coming to Sanghai City."

"No hurries!"

As Xiaomeng spoke, she grabbed Leng Feibai's hand and said, "It's almost noon, why don't you have lunch with me before you leave!"

Seeing Xiaomeng's expression, Leng Feibai did not refuse, but simply told her to wait in his courtyard.

He transformed into a ray of light and flew towards the back of Mount Taiyi.

Not long after, Leng Feibai returned to his residence carrying four cleaned pheasants and a cloth bag.

As soon as he entered, two unexpected people appeared before his eyes.

"Xiaoling, Xiaoyi?"

Leng Feibai frowned and asked, "Why are you two here?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling rubbed her head and said, "This disciple had some things I wanted to ask Master, but instead of Master, the Sect Leader came instead."

As Xiaoling spoke, a fragrant aroma of rice wafted into Leng Feibai's nostrils.

"You even cooked the rice for me!"

Leng Feibai raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "Wait outside, I'll treat you to a good meal later."

(End of this chapter)