Fangxian Heretical Path

Chapter 252 Five Sects and Five Elders

Two conflicting thoughts were raging in Long Gu's mind.

One method was to use Fang Shu as a medicine manipulator, draining his thick and pure vital energy to repair his foundation.

Another reason is that she wants to see if the path to alchemy she has planned will work on Fang Shu, and whether Fang Shu will one day be able to achieve alchemy and reach her long-cherished goal.

In an instant, Long Gu also thought of Fang Shu's cautious yet clever nature, and couldn't help but recall herself back then, her thoughts immediately drifting towards the latter.

But soon, she let out a scream. One by one, maggot-like insects crawled out of her eye sockets again. These insects buzzed and turned into flying insects in the blink of an eye, making a flapping sound and enveloping her whole body.

The excruciating pain caused Long Gu's face to twitch and contort, and she couldn't help but scream:

"Noisy!"

Buzzing! But the insects on her body were even louder and more numerous, constantly crawling out from her seven orifices, and even nine orifices, covering her face with insects, making her extremely terrifying.

This action caused the long-headed snake lying prone to slightly raise its head, its eyes filled with worry.

Hao Junliang thought to himself, "Senior sister, if you hadn't let Master down, then you, me, and junior brother wouldn't have put Master in such a difficult position."

the other side.

Fang Shu returned to his cave, holding the amber Gu worm bestowed upon him by the immortal Long Gu.

The first thing he did upon returning to his cave was to immediately set up a ritual to divine whether the object would bring him good or bad fortune.

Compared to when he was in the Water and Fire Spirit Chamber, he has spent nearly half a year carefully studying the art of divination and numerology.

Although he is still not quite an expert, the rituals he performed before were much simpler and more refined than before.

He still used hair to make a small figure, but he placed the amber worm and the figure together. He sat cross-legged on the altar, reached out and used a strand of hair to suspend a silver needle, which landed on the top of the hair figure.

"The silver needle is tempered with spirit, penetrating the profound mysteries. With a single point of the needle, one can discern good fortune and misfortune."

Fang Shu chanted incantations, and in just a short while, a strange sensation arose in his heart.

He opened his eyes in surprise and examined the amber worm: "Dragon Master really only gave away a treasure this time, without leaving any backup plan?"

After sensing the amber worm, he found no danger from it, nor did he realize that the Dragon Maiden Immortal had left any hidden tricks.

In other words, when Long Gu met him this time, she did not take the opportunity to place any restrictions or measures on him to ensure that he would be obedient and used by her in the secret realm.

Fang Shu also recalled the words Long Gu had said when they met: "Safety is more important."

A strange feeling crept into his mind: "Could it be that this time I've judged a gentleman by my own petty standards...?"

However, he quickly put those chaotic thoughts out of his mind.

Regardless of whether it's well-intentioned or feigned, whether someone is a scoundrel or a gentleman, he'll continue to be wary and just play along. Why bother with so much?

Fang Shu had already decided to keep the amber worm for now, but he would use it as soon as they arrived in the secret realm, lest it contain any methods that he couldn't sense.

"After all, my inheritance of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires was obtained from Master Long."

He thought to himself, "Master Long must have known about this kind of whimsical idea before I did. He might just turn the tables on me."

After making the decision, Fang Shu began to nurture the Gu worms inside the amber according to the divine message on it, so that he wouldn't have to use it later and delay the battle due to unfamiliarity with it.

The following days.

He remained holed up in his cave.

Finally, that day arrived.

The bell tolled, echoing through the mountains of Wuzangmiao. It struck six times in total, its sound incredibly powerful and resounding in all directions.

Even inside the mountain, Fang Shu could still feel the vibrations in his ears. This bell-like sound was the call from the temple's immortals, reminding their many disciples that it was time to head to the hidden realm of Mount Lu.

Fang Shu slowly opened his eyes: "You're here."

Without further hesitation, he immediately made a hand seal and escaped from the cave, heading towards the main hall of the temple.

When he arrived, the large open space in front of the hall was already filled with people. Moreover, powerful divine senses were constantly sweeping through the crowd around the hall, causing the disciples in front of the hall to remain silent and dare not utter a sound.

Fang Shu discreetly blended into the crowd.

Before a cup of tea could be brewed, the area in front of the hall was completely filled with people.

Such a number surprised Fang Shu for a moment.

Although there were quite a few sixth-level immortals in the temple, the number of disciples who were of the right age and willing to fight was actually not many. Among the hundreds of people present, many were disciples below the sixth level, clearly wanting to join in the fun and seek fortune in danger.

Suddenly, an immense pressure descended from the sky.

Three figures appeared above everyone's heads. All three looked like Taoists, their robes billowing, and they were sitting cross-legged in mid-air, exuding a mysterious aura.

These three Taoist priests, one with a deer's head, one with an ox's head, and one with a sheep's head, were the "Three Masters of the Five Internal Organs Temple" whom Fang Shu had met when he was promoted to the inner sect.

Aside from these three, the other Foundation Establishment cultivators also appeared near the hall. Their figures varied in height and size, just like Qi Refining disciples, quietly waiting around without causing any trouble.

San Du scanned the crowd, and among them, the Deer Chariot Immortal smiled and spoke:
"The matter of the secret realm is of great importance. Today, the three of us old fellows will personally escort you young friends there."

Upon hearing this, the quick-witted immortals present immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Three Capitals!"

"Greetings, Three Capitals!"

The scene was filled with a buzzing noise as everyone paid their respects.

"Hahaha!" The Immortal Deer Cart's smile widened as he spoke:

"Before heading to the secret realm, I have a few words to tell you young friends."

This journey into the secret realm will yield numerous ancient treasures, wondrous techniques, and spiritual medicines. For those below the Foundation Establishment stage, everything you acquire will belong to you. However, for those at the Foundation Establishment stage and above, the temple will conduct a buyback program. Those with exceptional merit may even receive personal assistance from the temple master to elevate them to the Foundation Establishment stage.

After a pause, the Deer Chariot Immortal asked, "Are you all willing to accept these conditions?"

The buzzing of discussion continued, and although there were many people, no one dared to express any dissenting opinions.

"This disciple is willing."

Amidst a chorus of clasped hands, the immortal of Lushan stretched out his neck and exhaled, wisps of dark auspicious clouds spewing from his mouth and nose, sweeping across the entire Hutang Mountain.

A loud laugh came from the Deer Chariot Immortal's mouth: "Since all of you young friends are willing, I will save myself the trouble of raising the flag. Let's set off."

These words sent chills down the spines of some disciples who harbored ulterior motives, and they immediately shut their mouths.

With a thunderous roar, hundreds of people were thrown about, swept up by the dark, auspicious clouds, and lifted into the air.

Whoosh! A chilling wind blew, and black mist swirled, causing the crowd to blot out the sky as they flew towards the depths of Mount Lu.

Along the way, the mountain vegetation bowed its head, and the monsters trembled.

Not long after.

The group from Wuzangmiao flew to a peak in Lushan called "Five Old Men Peak". At its top, there are five large rock platforms, shaped like five old men sitting side by side, with the peaks touching the sky.

The five sects of Lushan arrived almost simultaneously, some carried by auspicious clouds and others by strange beasts. After landing, they all remained stationary on the rocky platforms, facing off against the other four groups.

(End of this chapter)