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Chapter 128 Lao Tzu leaves Hangu Pass to the west, and the Immortal Peach yields celestial treasures.

"Boom!"

A deafening roar came from deep underground.

It's not an earthquake, but rather the "pulse" of countless powerful spiritual substances flowing forth after the ancient dragon vein has been revived!

One by one, the ancient Taoist temples, stone carvings, and blessed grottoes, which had been silent for thousands of years, lit up with a hazy glow, as if the chanting of sages and the discussions of hermits could be heard, transcending time and space and echoing through the night sky.

At this moment, everything in Zhongnan Mountain is undergoing a transformation, reaching its ultimate sublimation.

Ordinary stones, when infused with spiritual substances, are transformed into dazzling spiritual stones; metals are also imbued with this energy, turning ordinary iron into divine gold.

Ordinary plants became even more lush and vibrant, especially the ancient and ancient ones, which even began to sprout new branches and leaves, bloom with shimmering flowers, and bear fragrant exotic fruits.

Countless hibernating birds, beasts, insects, and fish uttered joyful cries, bathing in the tide of spiritual energy, undergoing an incredible transformation.

As the saying goes, "When one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven; when a mountain is revived, all things are enlightened!"

But the most astonishing changes occurred in the core area of ​​Louguantai.

The nine ancient cypress trees known as the "Nine Elders of Louguan" were now radiating a warm, jade-like blue light, and the patterns on their trunks seemed to come alive, flowing with profound Taoist charm.

Beneath the ancient cypress, the stone ox, though erected by later generations, has become an extraordinary symbol due to the legend that Lao Tzu once sat upon it.

"Moo—"

A deep and ancient cry, seemingly from the distant past, echoed through the mountains and fields!

The stone ox is alive!

No, it wasn't a true resurrection of flesh and blood, but rather the complete enlightenment of faith and heritage accumulated over thousands of years, which was fully restored in Zhongnan Mountain at the moment when the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was boiling.

A warm and wise light shone in the stone ox's eyes. With a "crack," its stone body actually moved, its four hooves striding into the void, creating ripples of golden light.

On its broad back, a blurry figure had appeared at some point.

It was the phantom of an old man with white hair and beard, a gaunt face, wearing a simple Taoist robe, holding a bamboo scroll, sitting sideways on the back of an ox.

He turned back and looked into the depths of Zhongnan Mountain, his gaze piercing through time and space, carrying a knowing smile.

Then, the stone ox took a step.

It took no ordinary steps; with each step, a phantom path paved with dazzling Dao patterns naturally appeared beneath its hooves.

The path winds upwards, reaching straight into the azure sky, like a shortcut to heaven!

"The shortcut to Zhongnan Mountain—the shortcut to Zhongnan Mountain has manifested!"

The knowledgeable elders of the family exclaimed in surprise.

Compared to titles such as "Ancestral Home of Taoism" and "Number One Blessed Land Under Heaven," what the world truly knows most about Zhongnan Mountain are two idioms:

The shortcut to Zhongnan Mountain!

May you live as long as the Southern Mountains!

The so-called "shortcut to Zhongnan Mountain" originally refers to the story of Lu Zangyong in the Tang Dynasty, who passed the imperial examination but was not given important positions. He then went into seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain to seek fame, and was eventually summoned to serve as an official.

Now, the Zhongnan Shortcut has transformed into a shortcut to heaven, a path to immortality!?

Under the astonished gazes of many, the old man's illusory figure rode the stone ox, treading the "Zhongnan Shortcut" shimmering with light, and walked unhurriedly into the depths of the azure sky.

At the end of the path, amidst the swirling clouds and mist, the faint silhouette of a majestic, ancient, and ethereal gate could be seen!

"West of Hangu Pass—is that the Western Heavenly Gate?!"

"Legend has it that when Lao Tzu left Hangu Pass to the west, the Heavenly Court lay beyond the pass?"

"Could the myths be true? Is this phantom a manifestation of the Dao traces left by Lao Tzu?!"

"A shortcut to heaven? Are there really immortals in this world?"

Exclamations and murmurs echoed through the mountains.

Only Xia Xinghan's eyes gleamed slightly, his super vision fully activated.

He saw it more clearly.

The stone ox is indeed "alive," but the figure of the old man on its back is not a real person. Rather, it represents the fact that Zhongnan Mountain, as the ancestral home of Taoism, carries too many legends and beliefs about Lao Tzu.

Stimulated by the revival of Zhongnan Mountain and the outpouring of boundless spiritual matter, these accumulated "cultural heritage" and "ideas of belief" have been materialized, forming a breathtaking and wondrous spectacle.

But then, the real highlight came!

As the old man's illusory figure rode the stone ox into the depths of the azure sky, the illusory image of "Hangu Pass" slowly dissipated with a "whoosh!!!"

Nine ancient cypress trees burst forth with a soaring blue light.

The stone ox is gone, and the ancient cypress is left unbound!

It was initially thought that the ancient cypress and the rope had bound the stone ox, but now it seems that the stone ox was actually binding the ancient cypress.

The valley was filled with a bluish light, and the colorful lights merged into one. The shadows of the nine trees gradually overlapped in the light and blended perfectly!

To everyone's astonishment, nine ancient cypress trees, each over a thousand years old, merged into one.

A peach tree!

The ancient cypress tree has turned into a peach tree.

Everyone was astonished.

It's okay to revive, but how can it cross species boundaries?!

"The spirit is unpredictable and ever-changing. People's impression of Zhongnan Mountain, besides the Zhongnan Shortcut, is also of longevity. Over time, people have forgotten that what follows is the immortal pine," and instead associate "longevity like that of the Southern Mountain" with peaches. Therefore, the imagery transforms the ancient cypress into a peach tree. This spiritual root of heaven and earth is an immortal peach tree." Xia Xinghan stood under the tree, seemingly enlightened.

The peach tree is about nine meters tall, with a canopy like a canopy. Its entire body is crystal clear, as if carved from jade. The trunk is naturally covered with Taoist patterns such as Tai Chi Bagua and Sanskrit Buddhist images. The branches and leaves are filled with flowing light, and the Taoist charm is naturally formed.

And among the lush foliage, nine fruits were hanging prominently!

Nine immortal peaches!!

Each one is bigger than a fist, with a crystal-clear skin, plump flesh like pink jade, and inside it seems to have a hazy glow, emitting a unique and intoxicating aroma.

Just a whiff of it makes one feel relaxed and refreshed, and one's lifespan seems to be increasing!

"The spiritual root of heaven and earth—has taken human form? Pine and cypress trees have transformed into peach trees, and they even bear immortal peaches!!"

May your happiness be as boundless as the Eastern Sea, and your longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountain pine!

"Where's the pine tree you were promised?"

The various powerful families were in an uproar.

"Never mind that, but one thing is certain: this peach is no ordinary spiritual fruit; it's a rare treasure that can extend one's lifespan!"

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"Nine! A full nine immortal peaches that can extend lifespan!!"

"One is enough for each of us, hahaha."

"The Gao and Lu families left too soon; they're probably kicking themselves for it now."

These important figures laughed heartily, the peaches still hanging on the tree, yet they already considered them theirs.

On Yejiashan Peak.

Ye Yang, who had been standing still like a stone statue, was the first to react, and a terrifying glint flashed in his eyes.

Ye Hong screamed excitedly, "Uncle, get the peach! Get the peach at all costs!!"

"Now that I have obtained the imperial seal of the former dynasty and have been chosen as its master, I possess the bearing of an emperor and the countenance of a true dragon. If I were to eat the immortal peach, I would truly be worthy of the title 'Long Live the Emperor'!"

"Do it!!"

Almost at the same time, the other companies also realized what was happening.

What are those illusions of Lao Tzu and the phantoms of the Western Heavenly Gate? None of them matter in the face of the immortal treasures that can truly increase one's lifespan!

"Clang!"

Behind Ye Yang, the Shaoyu Sword, which was rumored to be "Where is Yu Jiang now? Only Shaoyu shines brightly," was unsheathed on its own, transforming into a sharp sword light that tore through the sky, carrying a terrifying sword intent that could cleave mountains and rivers, and slashed straight at the emerald peach tree of Louguantai.

Do not!

To be precise, it was cleaved at Xia Xinghan, who was standing under the tree.

This sword strike is devoid of any fancy moves; it aims to overwhelm all defenses with sheer force and seize the initiative!

The peaches are still bearing fruit.

Therefore, it is precisely the time when the nail sticks out gets hammered down.

The various powerful families reached a tacit agreement to eliminate Xia Xinghan first, regardless of whether he was the Martial Ancestor or an extraterrestrial being. When it comes to interests, anyone who stands in their way will die!

However, "buzz"

An even more domineering and dazzling sword light, carrying the aura of ruling the world and commanding all soldiers, came from beyond the sky, arriving first after arriving later, and accurately intercepting Shao Yu's sword!

A "ding" sounded.

The two swords clashed!

There was no loud noise, only a clear, melodious sound like the clinking of metal and jade.

Shao Yu's sword light trembled violently, and he was actually forced back several feet!

The sword emitted a mournful cry, and its spiritual light dimmed.

"Um?"

Ye Yan, who was usually silent, lowered his gaze and turned to look at the direction from which the sword light came.

A middle-aged man dressed in a simple Zhongshan suit, with sharp eyes, held a bronze longsword with an ancient design and bird-script inscriptions on its blade. He stepped on a swallow, traversed the void, and landed on Louguantai, facing the mountain peak occupied by the Ye family.

The sword in his hand was not long and had no dazzling light, but it possessed an imperial aura that made all other swords bow down!

"The Sword of Goujian, King of Yue—the number one sword in the world!" Someone gasped.

The newcomer was none other than Tan Qingyue, the wielder of the base's national defense!

"Uncle Tan, did Grandpa Qian send you?"

When Xia Xinghan saw the unassuming yet righteous middle-aged man before him, a strange light flashed in his eyes.

Tan Qingyue's appearance was so sudden that even he didn't notice.

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Mr. Guo is here too!

"They must be hiding in a corner, with the enemy in the open and me in the dark." Xia Xinghan shook his head helplessly.

Tan Qingyue didn't speak, but glanced at Xia Xinghan out of the corner of his eye, feeling a sense of déjà vu.

As the chief of the State Guard, he was extremely busy on weekdays, either doing missions or cultivating in his spare time. He had only met Xia Xinghan once when he escorted him back to the base at Wangjia'ao.

At that time, Xia Xinghan was still a tiny baby, lying quietly in the incubator.

Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, three years later, the baby of yesteryear has become the Child Martial Ancestor, famous throughout the world and revered by thousands!

"Lord Martial Ancestor, I've come to help you conquer Zhongnan Mountain!"

Before he finished speaking, Tan Qingyue drew the Sword of King Goujian of Yue, its sharpness fully revealed. A streak of azure-gold sword light shot straight into the sky, overpowering the Sword of Shaoyu.

"Hahaha! Tan Qingyue! You think you can stop the Ye family with just a Yue King's Sword?!" Ye Hong laughed wildly from the Ye family's camp. "Famous swords? The Ye family has no shortage of famous swords!"

Before the words had even finished—

"Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Four distinct yet incomparably sharp sword lights shot into the sky from the Ye family camp!

Swords of King Fuchai of Wu! Swords of King Guang of Wu! Swords of King Bushu of Yue! Han Dynasty Swords!

All four are historically renowned divine weapons, including Zhanlu, Chun Jun, Sheng Xie, Yu Chang, and Ju Que.

You should know————

The legendary sword-making master Ou Yezi was a man from the Yue Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period!

The most famous swords in the world come from Wu and Yue!

At this moment, under the urging of the Ye family's weapon wielder, the four swords echoed the Shaoyu Sword, forming a chilling sword formation with sword energy crisscrossing and pointing directly at Tan Qingyue!

Five swords drawn together, their power overwhelming!

For a time, even the sword of King Goujian of Yue was suppressed.

The six swords, suspended in mid-air, had not yet truly clashed, but their naturally revealed sharpness had already collided in the high sky, blooming into a dazzling display of light and color, illuminating the vast, empty night sky of the deep mountains.

"Wow!"

In the mountains and forests, a crow cawed excitedly.

It received a massive amount of spiritual substances to temper its body, thus attaining enlightenment in one fell swoop, transcending the mortal realm, its black feathers turning into dark gold, its size increasing dramatically, becoming extraordinary and miraculous, just like the legendary bird king.

They thought they could fly freely in the sky, but as soon as the crow took flight, it stumbled into the midst of the six swords, and its golden feathers were shredded to pieces, turning into a bloody mist in the sky, leaving not a trace.

"Hmph, Tan Qingyue, you burned your life force to kill Lady Xin Zhui before, how much strength do you have left now?"

"I told you not to die here, it'll cost the base dearly."

Ye Yang's eyes flashed with killing intent, and his dantian surged with powerful spiritual energy, which he poured into the Shaoyu Sword to enhance its mystical power.

In an instant, the sword light materialized into a ferocious beast with a deer's head and a dragon's body!

"This is Yu, a legendary mythical beast."

Xia Xinghan raised his eyebrows, a look of surprise in his eyes.

To be able to activate a heirloom to this extent without burning one's life force, Ye Yang's cultivation level must be quite high; he must have at least broken through to the Innate Realm.

Xia Xinghan asked doubtfully, "Even though Master Zhang created the Pseudo-Core Realm some time ago, the Basic Spirit Forging Method can only be cultivated up to the Innate Realm. Could it be that Ye Yang is practicing the Zhou Tian Hun Yuan Wu Ji Gong?"

Tan Qingyue fully activated the Sword of King Goujian of Yue, and replied, "The Complete Library of the Four Treasuries has been restored, and someone from the Ye family has taken charge of it. Using the mysteries of the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries, they have deduced new cultivation methods and completed the chapters on the False Core Realm."

"Oh."

Xia Xinghan couldn't help but laugh.

As expected of a prestigious family, while ordinary people are still worrying about blocked roads, they already have new cultivation techniques, seizing the initiative and always staying ahead of others, occupying a high position.

"Clang! Clang! Ring!"

During the conversation, Tan Qingyue suddenly fell silent, his expression solemn as he focused intently on the battle before him.

After the sword spirit of Shaoyu Sword manifested, its power indeed increased greatly. He alone could not withstand it. The sword light twisted and shattered the stars and moon. Sometimes the sword light was frost-cold for hundreds of miles, and sometimes the night sky was torn apart like jade.

"hold head high-

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Just as Xia Xinghan was about to make his move, a clear dragon's roar rang out, and a graceful figure rode the clouds, descending from the heavens like a divine dragon.

It was Gu Zhi Qiu!

She held a sword in each hand, a Spring and Autumn Period gold-hilted iron sword in her left hand and a jade-hilted iron sword in her right hand, the sword light pure and vast.

Controlling gold, controlling earth.

The moment the mystic energy was activated, Gu Zhi Qiu's expression changed slightly. He felt that the soil and rocks of Zhongnan Mountain after its restoration were as heavy as ten thousand pounds and extremely solid.

Under full force, the soil and rocks became as stable as Mount Tai, making them difficult to control.

Left with no other choice, Gu Zhi Qiu summoned his twin swords, which transformed into two slender sword lights in the darkness, and attacked Ye Family Mountain.

"Hmph, a junior like you dares to show off?"

The spiritual senses of the Innate Realm suddenly shifted, and an elder from the Ye family sneered. He changed his sword technique, wielding the "Jade Ruler," and a green blade of light, like a huge wave, swept over, knocking the "Twin Swords" away.

"That's the Xia Seven-Hole Jade Knife? Is the Ye family truly masters of both swords and sabers?"

Xia Xinghan's super vision allowed him to immediately see what the old man from the Ye family was holding and tell him its origin.

Meanwhile, several other companies also made moves!

"We can't let them get there first!"

Beneath the ancient pavilion, Wang Jialuo lost all composure. He suddenly stood up, and an ancient scroll flew out from his sleeve, swelling in the wind.

As the scroll unfolds, a vast landscape stretches for thousands of miles, its misty waves creating a powerful suction force that envelops Tan Qingyue, Gu Zhiqi, Xia Xinghan, and the peach trees that are now bearing fruit again!

It is indeed the "A Panorama of Rivers and Mountains"!

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