Ziwei Immortal Path

Chapter 147 The long night is hard to see
Xu Boyang's heart was pounding. Jiang Taiqing's voice was as cold as ice, like a sharp sword piercing his chest. He suppressed his palpitations and said in a deep voice:

"It doesn't matter who I am. Don't you think about it? Since you said that, I must have known about the Ding family's illegal activities. If I were a member of the Ding family, we would not be able to work together if we don't share the same ideals. Why would I waste my breath on you?"

"Is it just for this mere mortal?"

"Besides, this [Hidden Demon Mirror] has been wandering around for many years, you know that, right?"

"I might as well be frank with you. I came from abroad and found no news of Wolf Mo Changge here. I was afraid you had ill intentions, so I sent people to investigate in order to protect myself. That's all, I have no other intentions!"

"it is good!"

Jiang Taiqing said it decisively, without any hesitation.

"Just because you dare to say this in front of me, I will believe you. I promise you will release them both. When will you come to see me?"

Xu Boyang didn't expect that he would agree so readily. He hesitated for a moment, then said after a pause:
"You release them first. As for when, I need to ensure my own safety. Also, you have to tell me how you plan to remove this object."

"My friend..."

Jiang Taiqing shook his head, smiled bitterly, and sighed softly,
"An innocent man is guilty of possessing a treasure. This treasure affects the destiny of the Green God and is of great importance. If others knew about it, you would become the target of public criticism. I am not talented enough, but I can protect you. If you still insist on going your own way, I am afraid you will end up in prison and fall into the hands of treacherous people!"

Xu Boyang felt that his tone was quite strange, and he felt something was wrong. He said with a chill in his heart:
"What do you mean by that?"

Jiang Taiqing sighed:
"I won't hide it from you. Although I've never seen this thing before, I know that this [Hidden Demon Mirror] can only be retrieved by those who possess the power of the Purple Mansion. I asked you to come see me simply because I wanted you to stay by my side to avoid any misfortune..."

Hearing this, Xu Boyang felt as if he had fallen into an icy cave. He had not expected that his guess was correct. Even the Huang Ting Yushi could not take this thing out. He could not help but laugh bitterly, not knowing how to answer for a moment. Jiang Yuanli frowned and said loudly:

"My fellow Daoist, now that I've said this, you should understand my father's good intentions. Otherwise, why would I tell you the truth? With my family's strength, you'd be stuck in Yuchuan. I advise you not to be complacent and turn to the light as soon as possible!"

Xu Boyang was silent for a moment, feeling somewhat sad, and said slowly:
"Senior, I'm not one to covet treasures. Since you've been so frank tonight, I'll be frank with you. My cultivation is too shallow, and my words carry little weight. I don't have the courage to accompany you to meet the real master. If you're so kind as to release them, please do so. When I find another way to retrieve this item, I'll return it to you."

"But if you, Senior, persist in your wrongdoings and continue to kill innocent people without mercy, I will have no choice but to leave. Within a hundred years, I will return to collect this debt!"

"My friend... things are different now. I understand your fear, but such words and actions are indeed unnecessary. Don't worry, I will let them go. If you really don't want to see me... please leave as soon as possible!"

Jiang Taiqing's voice was full of fatigue and a little hoarse. He said slowly,
"The truth will eventually come to light. The leader of our Qingshen Taoist sect, 'Zhanming Zhenren,' and dozens of Taoist priests from the four sects have been trapped in the 'Wanxiang Tianshu' of the 'Zhuan Liuxu' Small Zhoutian for two years. Their whereabouts are still unknown, and their lives and deaths are uncertain."

"Looking at this whole world, no one can help you retrieve the [Hidden Demon Mirror]. If you don't want to fall into the hands of others and become an accomplice to the evil, please leave Qingshen as soon as possible. The farther away the better!"

Five thunder strikes!

Xu Boyang's face turned pale, and he was so shocked that he said in a lost voice:

"What did you say?"

"The world is about to be in chaos..."

Jiang Taiqing continued to speak, his voice becoming increasingly pale and weak, as if he was unable to do anything.

"You were able to come to Yuchuan on your own. Even though we have never met, I know your true intentions. You are a disciple of my Taoist sect, your heart is with Qingshen, and you hold the glorious path of my Qingshen Taoism in your heart..."

"Honestly, I don't know if I can maintain the current situation. The sky is about to fall, and demons will rise up. It is beyond the ability of me and my clan to stop it. I only hope that no matter where you are, you can take care of yourself and don't forget your identity."

"If you can use this opportunity to help future generations make a comeback and revive the Daoist world, I, Jiang Taiqing, will be able to die in peace."

As soon as Jiang Taiqing finished speaking, everything came to an abrupt halt. The space around him was rippled, and the scorching sun and the blazing fields suddenly dissipated like mist, sweeping away. Night fell again, and everything was silent.

"Don't worry, my Jiang family will keep their word. I will let them both go within three days!"

Jiang Yuanli picked up Xu Bozhao, looked up at the sky and whispered something, then disappeared lightly into the night.

Xu Boyang stood blankly in the dormitory, his mind full of turbulent waves, thunder and lightning, sweat all over his body, hot beads of sweat dripping down his temples, Jiang Taiqing's horrifying words still ringing in his ears, like the sound of a huge bell!

After a long time, he still found it unbelievable and couldn't help but use the [Demon Lord's Divine Sense] to expand the scope to search for the traces of the Jiang family father and son.

His spiritual consciousness arrived in an instant, and he saw that Xu Bozhao had been sent by Jiang Yuanli to a room in Luanli Mountain. He was lying on a couch, and two monks were treating his injuries. On the top of Luanli Mountain, under a green pine tree, Jiang Taiqing was alone, lonely, with a lonely look on his face, his sleeves hanging behind his hips, and he was looking at the night with his hands behind his back.

Xu Boyang couldn't help but follow his gaze towards the sky, and saw dark clouds, so low and thick that it was hard to breathe.

The night is long and dark.

Not long after, Jiang Yuanli flew up the mountain and bowed softly, saying, "Father."

Jiang Taiqing did not turn around, and said lightly:
"No need to investigate. The man who came here must be my Yuchuan disciple. He got this item by chance while abroad. The kid in the escort agency must be his brother-in-law. Even if we follow the clues and find him, if he is determined to die, the loss will outweigh the gain. And considering the current situation, it will be useless. After all, we don't have the time and energy to deal with this matter anymore."

Jiang Yuanli still had doubts: "But..."

Jiang Taiqing naturally knew what he was worried about, and said calmly:
"It's okay. This matter has nothing to do with the Ding family. If he really is a member of the Ding family, he wouldn't take the initiative to come looking for him. You can rest assured about this."

"Tomorrow morning, release this child and the wolf demon, and send them both out of the city!"

Jiang Yuanli bowed and said, "Yes, father!"

Jiang Taiqing nodded slightly and continued:
"Yuan Li, after tonight, the 'Earth Yuan Six Ding' will be decided tomorrow, and the 'Heavenly Gang Absolute Peak Arena' will begin at noon the day after tomorrow. Time waits for no one, so please wait patiently for my command."

"As I expected, the fate of Qingshen hangs on the summit of Yunxiao Peak. For two years now, they have been thirsty and hungry, unable to contain themselves any longer..."

"This game of chess involves countless lives, spanning thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. The struggle is endless, and it's time to withdraw..."

"I understand, Father."

But the father and son looked at each other in silence, without saying anything. After hearing these words, Xu Boyang's expression changed constantly, and finally turned into sadness. He sat down on the bed, muttering to himself:
"Tian Gang Jue Feng Arena? Isn't this Tian Gang Jue Feng Arena the place where the Tian Yuan Liu Jia are challenged?"

"On the summit of Cloud Peak... life and death... hunger and thirst... who are they? What are they planning to do?"

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At noon the next day, the sun was shining brightly, and Yuchuan City was peaceful and tranquil.

The "Earthly Evil Nine Palaces Platform" Nine Palaces Formation suspended above the Linghuai River was still radiating spiritual light, with layers of cultivators hovering in the air, watching the last three Earthly Origin level competitions.

The glamorous Linghuai River is still crowded with people, and it is so crowded that no one can get through. Countless people are rubbing shoulders with each other, craning their necks, and looking forward to it.

Yesterday, Xu Boyang, the biggest dark horse in the Diyuan-level competition of this Taihe Jingwu Banquet and a guest of the Ding family, suddenly admitted defeat and gave up his fourth competition, causing countless gamblers who had placed heavy bets on him to cry and curse, and slap their thighs, saying that there was something shady about the competition in the Taihe Jingwu Banquet.

So far, except for Yan Qingshang and Ding Xuelian who have advanced first, the suspense of the other four "Six Dings of the Earth" of this year's Taihe Jingwu Banquet has been left to the last moment, and will not be finally revealed until after today's battle!
The battle for the championship of the top four groups of Diyuan: Wen Boqing versus Fang Zhinan, the civil war in Yuchuan, who will have the last laugh?
The battle for the third place in the first-class group of Diyuan: Zeng Shuming versus Zhou Fuhai. The two have experienced many twists and turns. Who will be the winner in the end?
The final winner of the first place in Group A will be Xu Boyang versus Shen Zhaolin. Who will win the title, the unknown dark horse from Fengqing Town or the talented young man from Yexia Town in Yunfu County?
At present, Xu Boyang has three wins and one loss in four games, with nine points, ranking second in the Diyuan finals. Shen Zhaolin is in first place with four wins. If Xu Boyang wants to win this battle, he must win and then fight another game, while Shen Zhaolin only needs to not lose to win the first place in the Diyuan Six Ding One A.

The three final showdowns took place on the three nine-palace star formations of the "Earthly Evil Nine-Palace Platform", namely the [Central Palace], [Qian Palace] and [Kun Palace]. At noon, the three battles started simultaneously!

Xu Boyang stood in the [Central Palace] light array, took a deep breath, looked at the countless burning gazes in the sky, and looked at the [Fei Lai Ju] floating in the distance like a towering mountain. He felt that the sunlight in the sky suddenly became a little dazzling and captivating.

Early this morning, under his watchful eye, Lang Mo Changge and Xu Bozhao were escorted out of Yuchuan City in disguise and concealed their tracks, escorted by two Jiang family elders in the late Foundation Establishment stage.

After leaving the city, when the two Jiang family cultivators left, Xu Boyang used the [Demon Lord's Divine Consciousness] to contact them impatiently.

"What? Leaving Fengqing Town?"

Xu Bozhao's neck was as smooth as before, without a single scar, and his face was even rosier. He was quite surprised to hear his elder brother's stern instructions. After hearing Xu Boyang's words, Lang Mo Changge's face changed slightly and he nodded seriously.

"Brother Xu, we met by chance, and I will never forget your kindness. You can rest assured. Leave all your family members, young and old, to me. I will bring them safely to Nanhu even if it means risking everything. The situation in Yuchuan is full of twists and turns. When you come back, we can discuss the long-term plan!"

After the two of them successfully disappeared outside Yuchuan City, the huge rock that had been hanging in Xu Boyang's heart all night finally fell to the ground, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

His spiritual consciousness couldn't help but turn to the east of Yuchuan City, circling around.

He found that Jiang Yuanli was sitting leisurely in a room of the Shenlong Escort Agency, meditating with his eyes closed, as if nothing had happened last night.

The fire at the Shenlong Escort Agency last night killed several escorts, and people on the streets were talking about it. Unfortunately, Yuchuan City is too big. In front of the Taihe Jingwu Banquet, such trivial matters were just after-dinner talk among the neighbors.

In the entire Yuchuan City, the huge city is bustling with traffic and everything is as usual!
Recalling this, Xu Boyang came to his senses a little, and found that a handsome young man wearing a golden robe and holding a white jade sword was looking at him with a faint gaze.

Shen Zhaolin, wearing a light robe and loose belt, looks as handsome as ever.

At this moment, the chief official of the [Central Palace], Qi Lianrou, fluttered her sleeves and floated down, smiling:
"Today, I have the honor to host the competition between two top-tier students. I am honored!"

Shen Zhaolin was the first to bow:
"Shen Zhaolin of Yexia Town, Yunfu, greets the chief nuclear officer and fellow disciples!"

Xu Boyang came back to his senses after hearing this and bowed slightly:
"Xu Boyang from Fengqing Town, Yuchuan, greets the chief nuclear officer and fellow disciples!"

He was upset and bored the whole night and had no intention of competing at all. Besides, being first in the Diyuan Class A was meaningless to him. He originally planned to admit defeat, but then he thought it was not a good idea. After all, the Diyuan finals were the focus of everyone's attention. Admitting defeat twice in a row would inevitably attract countless people's attention and cause criticism.

In addition, the incident happened suddenly last night, and I was frightened in the middle of the night, and I had a direct collision with Jiang Taiqing. Although the voice transformed from my spiritual consciousness was vague and not my original voice, there were still some clues revealed between the lines. It is better to be careful and not let him target me.

Xu Boyang pondered for a moment, put aside his distracting thoughts, and said:

"Forget it, at least I can fight this young man first, and then I can take the opportunity to admit defeat!"

As soon as he thought of this, he took out "Liuhe" from the storage bag on his waist and held the sword in his hand.

Shen Zhaolin is the person Xu Boyang has studied the longest since the Diyuan finals. He knows that Shen Zhaolin is an excellent swordsman, proficient in magic, familiar with talismans, and good at formations. His cultivation is almost perfect in the Condensation Period and he basically has no shortcomings. He can be regarded as the strongest opponent he has encountered since participating in the Taihe Jingwu Banquet.

"Brother Xu."

Shen Zhaolin raised his hand lightly, his slender fingers crossing the white jade sword in his hand.

"This sword is called 'Floating Cloud', it is three feet six inches long, and it is a magical weapon made of Kanshui Condensed Essence."

"Liuhe"

Xu Boyang said calmly, "Three feet and nine inches, a Lihuo Ningyuan magic weapon."

Shen Zhaolin nodded lightly, took a step forward, leaned slightly, and gently made a sword flower. Snowflakes in the air beside him fluttered down along with the Floating Cloud Sword.
"Please enlighten me!"

"please!"

The sword flashed!
The two figures were like dragons and snakes!

The two men faced each other immediately, Shen Zhaolin bullied him, and a white jade-like frosty sword energy came with the wind, like a biting north wind in winter. Flames burst out from the tip of Xu Boyang's sword, and a wind, fire and flame dragon rose up instantly!

"Qiang!"

The two swords intersected in the air, water and fire clashed, and a sound of metal and stone burst out!
On the cliffside of Feilai Residence, Jiang Taiqing, Ding Qingliao, and Shaozai Xingguan sat on three armchairs. Jiang Taiqing looked at the figure moving below, his eyes flickering, and asked calmly:
"Qing Liao, I heard that this man is a guest official of your Fengqing clan. Is his surname Xu?"

Ding Qingliao put down the teapot, his face indifferent, and said:
"My family is a small clan with few people, so it's not uncommon to occasionally have some guest officials."

"Surname Xu?"

The Junior Star Officer was slightly surprised and twirled his beard, saying,
"I've rarely heard of the Xu family in Yuchuan. Could they be the descendants of the Fulong lineage of the East China Sea?"

Ding Qingliao smiled:
"Young Prime Minister is a man of great learning and scholarship. Back then, the Xu family of Fulong Mountain in Yuchuan betrayed their own people and colluded with the East Sea Crystal Palace, intending to overthrow Qingshen. They were single-handedly destroyed by our sect leader. Now, the Xu family has been scattered like monkeys when the tree falls, and has long been forgotten by the world."

"That's it."

The young astronomical official suddenly understood and could not help but praise,

"For the remnants of this treasonous and rebellious gang to survive until today, Yu Chuan was able to preserve their descendants and have them thrive until today. The Taoist priests even accepted them as guest officials. This is truly a noble act of righteousness and a sincere act of kindness."

Ding Qingliao's eyes flashed with a hint of satisfaction. "The Taoist scriptures say, 'Those who inherit are the first, and those who bear are the last.' This Fulong disaster has lasted for three generations. We can't just keep holding on to it. There's a saying in the world, 'The sin should not be extended to parents, and the disaster should not be extended to wife and children.' Even ordinary people can let it go, let alone my Taoist sect!"

The Junior Star Officer twirled his beard and smiled, "The feathered scholar has a profound opinion."

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