Fairy, please don't do this!

"Follow them."

Gu Jinzhao called out to Lin Qingci beside him.

Lin Qingci followed with a blank expression: "What is Senior Brother doing?"

Now that the trouble has been resolved, you should return to your sect. Why are you still following this monk?

Should we take this opportunity to ambush him, put him in a sack, and teach him a lesson?

"Since others have come to set up their arenas, we, as disciples of the Qingyun Sect, should naturally know some manners."

Gu Jinzhao narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone turning cold.

Lin Qingci's expression changed slightly: "Senior brother, are you going to block the door?"

"Isn't it normal to reciprocate gifts?"

Gu Jinchao grinned.

In the game, Huiyu, who blocked the door, was just one of them.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, disciples of the Zen Realm have set up arenas in all four cities of Qingyun City, from the southeast to the northwest.

The arena battles lasted for three days, with many Qingyun Sect disciples stepping onto the stage, but almost all of them were defeated.

Left with no other choice, the eldest brother Jie Hongchen and the second brother Mo Zangfeng stepped in, which saved some face, but in the end they were both defeated by Chan Jing.

Therefore, before the gathering of heroes from the six sects even began, the Qingyun Sect, the host, was trampled underfoot, and the word "Zen Realm" was once again remembered by the world.

This is why Zen Realm entered Qingyun City ahead of schedule.

At this moment, with the Dao Realm not yet arrived and the other three sects still on their way, it is the best opportunity to seize the initiative.

This is also a good thing for Gu Jinchao.

After all, since the other party took the initiative, it was only reasonable for him to seek out the monks of the Zen realm to hone his swordsmanship.

Of course, this was something Gu Jinzhao had planned long ago.

Since he wanted to gain Xiao Qingyi's attention through the gathering of heroes from six sects, he naturally had to make a show of himself in front of everyone.

"Return to the sect immediately and report!"

"Senior Brother Gu... Senior Brother Gu is going to block the door of those monks in the Zen Realm!"

Realizing that something big was about to happen, the expressions of the several Qingyun Sect disciples around them changed drastically, and they quickly rushed towards the direction of Qingyun Mountain.

"Let's go, let's go support Senior Brother Gu!"

The other disciples, who were seething with anger, exchanged glances and followed Gu Jinzhao and Lin Qingci in the direction where Huiyu had disappeared.

Zen Realm has come to bully them right at their doorstep, how can they just cower like turtles?

……

Inside the Hundred Herbs Hall, Mu Yiren, who had just finished breakfast and was scratching her cat's itch, saw Hongdou rush over.

"Senior sister, senior sister...something terrible has happened!"

"Your fiancé and his junior sister went to block your door!"

Mu Yiren released the calico cat, who looked utterly dejected, and looked up to ask, "Whose door were you blocking?"

Red Bean's little face was full of excitement as she recounted what had just happened: "Senior Sister, you have no idea how lively the East Market was just now..."

She had just been watching the commotion in the East Market when she saw Huiyu, who was asking for a beating, and Gu Jinzhao, who defeated him. Afterwards, without saying a word, she went straight to block the door.

This is absolutely thrilling!

If she hadn't had to come back and tell her senior sister, she would have followed them long ago.

Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed in Mu Yiren's beautiful eyes, but without any hesitation, she transformed into a streak of light and sped out of Baicaotang.

She possesses memories of her past life, so she naturally knows that Zen Realm will cause trouble today.

Therefore, before returning to Baicaotang, I discussed with the sect that I hoped the disciples at the Dao Realm could set off ahead of time.

If all goes well, we should arrive today.

With the help of Dao Realm experts, the predicament of Qingyun Sect will naturally be resolved.

She will also defeat Zenko and stop Zen's scheme.

But now, Gu Jinzhao went directly to block the door.

This never happened in my past life...

Chapter 77, Winning Some Chips for Xiao Qingyi (3K)

Qingyuezhai is the temporary residence of Zen Jing in Qingyun City.

It should have been a time of gentle Zen chants, a time of tranquility and non-action!

However, at this moment, the atmosphere in front of this elegant courtyard was so tense that it was almost grim.

There stood two figures, a man and a woman, quietly in front of the stone steps.

The two were Gu Jinzhao and Lin Qingci.

Not far behind them were a dozen or so Qingyun Sect disciples who had rushed over upon hearing the news.

There was a quick reaction inside Qingyuezhai.

A middle-aged monk dressed in an apricot-yellow robe walked slowly out of the dining hall, surrounded by a group of young monks.

He clasped his hands together, his face solemn and dignified, and said, "Amitabha!"

"This humble monk is Jiekong. I wonder what brings you two benefactors here together, blocking the entrance to my humble abode?"

His gaze fell on Gu Jinzhao, who was in charge, clearly indicating that he was the one in charge.

Gu Jinzhao returned the greeting with a respectful bow: "Gu Jinzhao, an inner disciple of the Qingyun Sect, greets Master Jiekong."

"I have come here not to disturb the peace, but to hone my swordsmanship."

"Refine your swordsmanship?" Elder Jiekong's brows twitched slightly, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes: "If Benefactor Gu wishes to practice swordsmanship, your sect's martial arts arena and the secret realm behind the mountain are both excellent places. Why did you choose Qingyuezhai?"

“Master, you are unaware of this!” Gu Jinzhao sighed, somewhat distressed, “Although I am a member of the Qingyun Inner Sect, my talent in swordsmanship is truly dull and incompetent, a complete blockhead.”

“My master often admonished his disciples, saying that my swordsmanship was as slow as an old ox pulling a broken cart and as clumsy as a child wielding a heavy pestle.”

"If one were to descend the mountain to slay demons and monsters with such swordsmanship, not only would one fail to rid the people of harm, but one would also likely lose one's own life in vain."

He paused for a moment, then continued, “Therefore, my master ordered me to find someone to spar with every day, to hone my skills in actual combat, and to make progress step by step.”

"However, the senior brothers and sisters in the sect all possess exquisite and swift swordsmanship, as fast as lightning."

“When sparring with them, the younger generation often only has the ability to parry and defend, without any opportunity to fight back and hone their skills.”

"How can one improve their swordsmanship if this continues?"

Gu Jinchao turned his gaze slightly to Huiyu beside Jiekong and said gratefully, "This morning, I had the honor of meeting Zen Master Huiyu in the East Market Square!"

"In order to hone his 'immovable Zen,' he needed external force to temper him, so he sought tempering in the marketplace!"

"So, on a whim, I dared to ask Zen Master Huiyu for some guidance."

"The Zen state of 'Immovable Zen' truly lives up to its name, like a towering mountain, unbreakable!"

"Even with all my strength, I could not budge it in the slightest. Instead, my sword intent was repeatedly worn down by that unmoving Zen-like Zen."

"Just as I was about to exhaust myself, I sensed something. Under the pressure, the sword intent underwent a slight change, which barely allowed Zen Master Huiyu to move his body slightly."

Didn't you set up a challenge in the city under the guise of honing your Zen skills?

Then I can use the pretext of honing my swordsmanship to block your path to Zen.

Upon hearing this, Huiyu, who was standing next to Jiekong, couldn't help but twitch his lips and turn even paler, despite his considerable Zen cultivation.

He clearly defeated him easily with just two sword strikes, yet he claimed to have used all his skills—it's utterly devastating!

Elder Jiekong was no ordinary person; how could he not understand the implication in Gu Jinzhao's words? He turned his gaze to Huiyu: "Huiyu, is this true?"

"That's true!" Huiyu quickly composed himself and then transmitted his voice, "But the facts are somewhat different..."

After listening carefully, a hint of surprise flashed in Jie Kong's eyes.

The fact that he could break through Huiyu's "Immovable Zen" with just two sword strikes shows that his swordsmanship is absolutely not to be underestimated.

“Amitabha.” Jiekong’s gentle smile remained unchanged: “Since the Zen state of Immovable Zen is beneficial to Benefactor Gu’s swordsmanship training, we naturally have no choice but to do our part.”

After speaking, he turned slightly to look at another young monk with a square face beside him: "Huineng."

"The disciple is here."

The monk named Huineng stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Jiekong.

Jiekong said calmly, "Huiyu's [Immovable Zen] is still too shallow, and he has not been able to satisfy Benefactor Gu."

"Since your cultivation is slightly deeper, you can take over and help Benefactor Gu hone his swordsmanship."

"Yes, Master."

Huineng turned to face Gu Jinzhao, put his hands together, and said, "Benefactor Gu, please."

He simply took a step forward, and his aura became a unified whole, as if a mountain stood before him, steady and imposing.

Clearly, his mastery of "Immovable Zen" far surpasses that of Huiyu.

Gu Jinzhao cupped his hands in thanks: "In that case, thank you very much, Zen Master Huineng."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the not-so-wide street in front of Qingyuezhai and the growing crowd of onlookers, and he suggested:

"People come and go here. If we were to make a move here, it would inevitably disturb everyone around us and we wouldn't be able to carry out our actions properly."

"Why don't we move to the Cloud Platform?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped forward with both feet and flew toward the several-foot-high platform in the center of the square.

This platform, located in the central square of Qingyun City, is several meters high and is built from a single piece of Qinggang rock. It is the venue for the Six Heroes' Gathering.

Not only are there six tall viewing platforms around the area, specially designed for the six high-ranking officials to watch the ceremony, but the square where it is located also offers a wide view, allowing people in the surrounding restaurants and teahouses, and even pedestrians on the street, to have a clear view of what is happening on the platforms.

Since Gu Jinzhao wanted to make a grand spectacle in front of everyone and create the biggest commotion, he naturally had to choose a stage that would attract everyone's attention!

His idea was very simple.

Before the Six Sects' Heroes Gathering officially begins, we will defeat these Zen Realm disciples who have set up challenge arenas everywhere on this cloud platform!

If this succeeds, it will be earth-shattering and shake the entire Cangyue Dynasty!

Its effect far surpasses that of defeating Zenko in the main tournament of the Heroes' Tournament.

Of course, the risks are also extremely high.

If you fail, not only will you fail to show off, but you will also be branded as arrogant and conceited, bringing shame upon yourself.

Gu Jinzhao did this early not only to make Xiao Qingyi value him enough, but also to help her gain more leverage and thus obtain greater benefits in negotiations.

The gathering of six outstanding disciples was merely a springboard for the return of Zen to the Central Plains; regardless of the outcome, it could not be prevented in the end.

After all, the current Zen Master is already a half-step transcendental being, and he has enough confidence even when facing Empress Dowager Xiao Qingyi or the Dao Master in the Dao Realm.

What he had to do was not only to prevent Zen Realm from establishing its authority, but also to make it lose face.

This will not only greatly boost the morale and prestige of the Qingyun Sect and the Daoist sect, but also provide Empress Dowager Xiao Qingyi, who is currently battling with the Zen Realm, with a very important bargaining chip.

This would give her a more advantageous position in the court struggle with Emperor Yongxing.

Seeing that Gu Jinzhao had already rushed towards the cloud platform, Huineng did not say much. With a swift movement, he arrived first and landed steadily on the wide cloud platform.

"Please, Mr. Gu!"

He sat down cross-legged, his hands forming a mudra on his knees.

The next moment, his aura suddenly changed!

His previously restrained aura suddenly burst forth, and pale golden Buddhist light emanated from his body, condensing and piling up as if it were a tangible substance, forming a visible golden wall of energy three feet away from his body.

Above the air wall, Sanskrit characters could be faintly seen flowing, exuding a majestic and imposing aura!

His "Immovable Zen" is far superior to that of Huiyu!

Gu Jinzhao then lightly landed on the other side of the platform, his gaze calmly sweeping over the audience below.

In just a short moment, the square, which was originally quiet in the early morning, was now bustling with people and packed with them!