I Killed Gods and Demons in Song Dynasty

Chapter 160 Master Feng

The sound slowly disappeared, and the noise around seemed to be drained away in an instant, and the back mountain fell into silence.

All the registered Taoist children seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and stopped what they were doing in unison.

No matter if they were working in the fields, fetching water or chopping wood, or busy cooking, they all raised their heads and looked in the direction of the martial arts field.

Li Qingyun also stopped, frowned slightly, turned around, faced Song Youde, and asked in a calm tone:

"Supervisor Song, I'm new here and don't know the rules. May I ask what's going on?"

Song Youde was teaching his younger brother a lesson, but was startled by the sudden question. After he came to his senses, a look of uneasiness flashed across his face.

What happened just now was still lingering in his mind. The image of the two-headed monster seemed like an evil ghost from the underworld, deeply engraved in his heart.

He hastily sorted out his thoughts and put on a smile, but his expression was somewhat forced and stiff:

"Brother Gao, this is a good thing. Sometimes when the seniors in the mountain need help, they will come to the back mountain to select some registered Taoist children to help. If they do a good job, they will have the opportunity to be directly selected to become formal disciples."

Li Qingyun nodded, showed a satisfied smile, and clasped his fists towards Song Youde:
"Thank you, Supervisor Song."

Then he continued walking towards the training ground.

Song Youde stood there, cold sweat soaking his back.

Although the man in front of him had a smile on his face and spoke humbly from beginning to end, in Song Youde's eyes, his existence was no less than a demon king from the abyss. Beneath that kind smile, there was a doomsday-like aura of disaster, which made him feel cold and unable to calm down.

The reason why Song Youde suddenly changed his attitude towards Li Qingyun, Lu Feng and others was all because of the two-headed monster he had just encountered on the mountain path.

Although he remained calm on the surface, his heart was already filled with fear and regret.

Song Youde still felt shaken when he recalled that moment.

The two-headed monster just moved its fingers casually and beat him up, leaving him with a bruised face and nose, and he fell in the mud in a miserable state.

However, what really frightened him was not the pain of being beaten, but the terrible aura emanating from the monster.

It was an unfathomable power. Even with Song Youde's strength as a foundation-building cultivator, he couldn't see through the truth. This meant that the opponent's strength was at least above the fourth level "Demon King".

He knew in his heart that this monster could ignore the protective formation of Mount Longhu and enter the back mountain at will to cause trouble for him. Its real cultivation level was far more than that, and it might even be a "Demon Lord" of the sixth realm!
Thinking of this, Song Youde felt a chill down his spine and his steps became a little shaky.

A monster at the "Demon Lord" level would actually risk sneaking into Longhu Mountain and personally appear to warn him not to touch the new "Gao Renan" again. This made him terrified and sweaty.

He didn't dare to imagine what stupid thing he had just done, yelling and making things difficult for a friend of the Demon Lord.

He didn't even dare to imagine what the consequences would be if he continued to put pressure on Lu Feng and others.

"I really hit a wall this time..."

Song Youde was secretly annoyed. He originally just wanted to take the opportunity to take revenge, but he didn't expect to attract such a terrifying existence.

He looked at his brother who was kneeling beside him, and his teeth were itching with hatred.

You bastard, instead of causing trouble on earth, you insist on poking a hole in the sky!

Just as his thoughts were in a mess, he saw that the disciples around him had gathered towards the martial arts field one after another.

Song Youde kicked his disappointing brother hard again and made up his mind to act carefully according to the other party's request and never cross the line again.

He took a deep breath, forced himself to calm down, and quickly followed the crowd toward the martial arts arena.

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Not long after, the well-trained registered disciples, under the command of Song Youde, lined up neatly on the martial arts field, each with a solemn expression.

Everyone's face was filled with anticipation, and they all knew in their hearts that today's call meant a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

As long as they are chosen by the seniors in the mountains, whether to make elixirs, draw talismans, make tools, or carry out missions, it may mean a quick rise to fame and the road to success they have always dreamed of.

As expected, after a while, gusts of fresh and fragrant breeze blew, and a young female Taoist priest Feng Xu came riding on the wind.

She was wearing Bagua fairy clothes and a water and fire silk belt around her waist. She looked elegant, as if the Queen Mother of the Nine Heavens had descended to earth.

This Taoist nun is in her prime. Not only does she have beautiful features, but she also has a well-proportioned figure. Even the loose Taoist robes cannot hide her slender and hot curves.

Her arrival immediately caused a sensation among the boys in the martial arts arena.

"It turns out to be Senior Feng!" a voice exclaimed in the team.

"She is 'Feng Yaqin', Senior Feng? No wonder she is so stunningly beautiful!" another person exclaimed in amazement.

"Senior Feng is really this young. He looks younger than many of us!"

Some people were talking in low voices, their tone full of envy and awe.

This sentence immediately ignited everyone's curiosity...

"Of course. I heard that she was born with a Taoist body and extraordinary talent. Some time ago, when she was less than 20 years old, she was granted the title of Master of Sacrifice by the Heavenly Master."

"Oh my, comparing yourself to others is really frustrating. We are the same age as you, but we are still doing chores here, while they are already senior masters, have achieved Nascent Soul stage, and can fly!"

"Could it be that she is here today to select disciples? I heard that Master Feng has just taken over the 'Yuyuan Palace' as his training ground, and he is still short of a lot of people to serve him. If I can be chosen by her, wouldn't it be a great thing?"

Seeing this young and beautiful female Taoist priest, the boys in the audience immediately started talking about her.

Feng Yaqin slowly landed in the field, and her pair of phoenix eyes glanced towards the martial arts field indifferently. In an instant, all the noise stopped abruptly.

Her cold eyes carried an unquestionable majesty and oppression that made everyone feel in awe. They held their breath and dared not make any sound.

"I am Feng Yaqin, and I am honored to be favored by the Heavenly Master and appointed as the Master of Longhu Mountain. I came to the back mountain today to select a few disciples to join my 'Yuyuan Palace' to practice Taoism."

The sound of the Fengyaqin is cold and majestic, as crisp and pleasant as the sound of jade hitting each other, but with an incredible grandeur and uprightness.

As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar.

The originally tense atmosphere suddenly became more excited. There was a glimmer of hope in every disciple's eyes, as if they saw the moment when the door of destiny was about to open for them.

They knew in their hearts that today would be an important moment that would decide their fate. Feng Yaqin had just been promoted from "Taoist priest with ordination certificate" to "Master of Jiu", and she was in urgent need of talents to fill her Yuyuan Palace.

She now has only a few disciples and many vacancies. If one can be chosen by her to enter Yuyuan Palace to practice Taoism, it will undoubtedly be a great fortune sent from heaven.

Being able to become a disciple of this extremely talented master among the younger generation not only means that they can officially embark on the path of cultivation, but also means that they have a powerful backer in Longhu Mountain, and will have a smooth path forward for their cultivation in the future.

“To be chosen by Master Feng is like a leap from a fish into a dragon, with a bright future ahead of me!” one disciple thought to himself, clenching his fists and his heartbeat quickening.

"If I can enter Yuyuan Palace, the resources for future practice, guidance on magic, and even contact with other seniors will no longer be an unattainable dream!" Another disciple prayed silently in his heart excitedly.

"I must seize this opportunity!" The same wish is burning in everyone's heart.

The emotions in the entire martial arts arena became more and more heated because of Feng Yaqin's words. Everyone tried their best to perform at their best, hoping to be caught by the eyes of the senior.

The young Feng Yaqin stood in the middle of the field, slowly sweeping her eyes over the disciples, as if she was carefully evaluating each one's potential and character.

Whenever her gaze rested on a disciple, the boy would feel as if struck by lightning, his whole body tensing up unconsciously, as if his whole body was seen through.

The silent silence lasted for a whole cup of tea, and finally Feng Yaqin said:

"Those who want to become my disciples must pass three tests first. I will select five people to complete a mission later. This mission will be dangerous and may even cost you your life."

She paused, observing the changes in the registered Daoist children's expressions, but there was no hesitation or delay in her voice. "If you don't want to participate, you can withdraw now."

After these words were spoken, the Taoist children who were originally full of expectations all showed complicated expressions on their faces.

This is the first time in many years that Longhu Mountain has selected disciples through dangerous missions.

A trace of fear flashed through the hearts of many people. Feng Yaqin's words were like a basin of cold water, instantly extinguishing their enthusiasm.

Everyone knows that the path of spiritual practice is full of difficulties and unknowns, but when faced with a true test of life and death, most people begin to waver.

After weighing the pros and cons in their minds, some disciples gradually lowered their heads and quietly retreated.

After all, cultivation is important, but if you lose your life, everything will become nothing.

Li Qingyun stood in the crowd, watching all this silently.

His expression didn't change at all, he still looked indifferent, as if all this had nothing to do with him.

However, he knew in his heart that this was exactly the opportunity he needed, a chance that would allow him to get closer to the secrets of Longhu Mountain.

Soon, Feng Yaqin looked at the remaining thirty or so Taoist children who had bright eyes and did not flinch, and nodded with satisfaction:

"On the road to seeking the truth, only the brave can walk, only the lucky can get through, and only the capable can achieve it. Regardless of your talents, you have such a firm determination to seek the truth. At least you are courageous. You have passed this first level."

Her voice was cold but contained a hint of appreciation. When the remaining Taoist children in the martial arts arena heard her comments, they couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and expectation.

Feng Yaqin then smiled sweetly, so beautifully that it was like a spring breeze, and instantly made everyone present fall in love with her.

She took out a few small bamboo sticks from her sleeve and continued:

"The second level will depend on your luck. These five bamboo sticks are small gadgets I made casually. After I throw them out, they will randomly land on five lucky people. Whoever they land on will be the chosen one and can complete the final task."

Hearing this, the atmosphere in the field became tense again.

All the Taoist children stared at the five bamboo sticks, feeling both expectant and nervous.

This level completely relies on luck and there is no skill involved. Everyone prays secretly in their hearts, hoping that they can be the lucky one chosen.

Looking at the expressions of the crowd, Feng Yaqin smiled lightly, shook her wrist, and five bamboo sticks flew up instantly, drawing a graceful arc, and floated into the air.

Five points of light circled in the air, with a faint aura flickering, as if looking for their owner.

Li Qingyun looked up at the five bamboo sticks, thinking secretly in his mind, and quietly used his magical power...

"Heaven's secrets have changed"!
The magical power of this third-order "manipulator" has incredible power. It can change the probability of surrounding events by manipulating the power of fate and make them favorable to itself.

Li Qingyun used up a small half of the power of destiny that he accumulated every day, which brought him great luck. He immediately felt a strange power surging around his body. At the same time, there was some indescribable existence watching him from nowhere.

The thread of fate was quietly plucked, and the originally chaotic random results became orderly and shifted in a direction that was favorable to him.

Soon, the bamboo sticks fell down, and one of them seemed to be guided by an invisible force and fell steadily into Li Qingyun's hands.

He held the bamboo stick, a barely perceptible smile appeared on his face. He turned his head to look at the other four selected disciples and found that they were all young boys, including Lu Feng.

At this moment, Lu Feng was extremely excited, with an expression of irrepressible excitement on his face. It was obvious that he did not expect that he would be so lucky.

However, the most surprised person present was Feng Yaqin herself.

She saw with her own eyes the bamboo sticks floating towards Li Qingyun, and her heart was puzzled and full of doubts.

These five bamboo sticks are magical instruments that she has carefully refined. On the surface, they appear to be completely random, but in fact they are extremely spiritual and will only choose those young teenagers with excellent qualifications as their targets.

After all, the purpose of this selection was to select several potential future disciples and train them carefully to become the core force of her Yuyuan Palace.

But why did this bamboo stick choose an "old Taoist boy" who was nearly thirty years old and still hadn't gathered his energy?
Logically speaking, such qualifications have long been cut off from the path, and there is almost no possibility of further development.

"Is there something wrong with my weapon refining method?"

Feng Yaqin secretly doubted it in her heart, but quickly rejected the idea.

She had great confidence in her weapon-refining skills, and the possibility of making mistakes was minimal.

"Or is it... this older disciple is particularly lucky?"

Feng Yaqin's gaze stayed on Li Qingyun for a moment. Although she was surprised, since she had made a promise in public, she naturally would not go back on her word.

She continued calmly:

"Since you have passed the second level, I will announce the final task next. Those who complete it will obtain the status of a formal disciple of my Yuyuan Palace..."

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(End of this chapter)