I Killed Gods and Demons in Song Dynasty

Chapter 242: Don't ask how strong the wind is ahead, step on the cloud peak with great ambition (the finale of the second volume)

"The Pure Land of Buddha...?"

Li Qingyun was slightly stunned, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes deeply fixed on the endless gray fog.

He didn't know much about Buddhism, but had read some records in the classics of the Tianshi Mansion.

Similar to the Taoist "Yuxu Palace" and "Tuoshita Palace" which are the temples of the Taoist "Mahayana" true gods, the Pure Land of Buddha is an independent kingdom of gods created by the ninth realm "Buddha" with great magic power and supernatural powers.

These places form a world of their own, above the "human world" and "spiritual world", hidden in an unknowable and unpredictable mysterious space, which is simply inaccessible to ordinary people.

Compared to the visible and tangible Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion in the first test mission, the illusory goal of the Pure Land Buddha Kingdom is much more difficult.

As for investigating the secret of the "Buddha's" identity, which involves the "Supreme God" who transcends the true God, Li Qingyun, as an ordinary sixth-level cultivator, has no clue at all.

Fortunately, this task is not time-limited. Even if it takes eight or ten years, a hundred years, or a thousand years, as long as you investigate slowly, you will always find some clues. Therefore, Li Qingyun is not in a hurry and temporarily puts the matter in his heart.

Just as he was lost in thought, a low roar suddenly came from the depths of the mysterious palace, and the gray fog began to churn violently, as if stirred by some invisible will.

The entire palace began to shake slightly, and flowing rune light emerged on the ground beneath his feet. The light spread out like a tide, surging towards Li Qingyun's feet layer by layer, lifting him up.

"Return to reality..."

A majestic and indifferent voice sounded from the depths of the gray fog, as if it came from some distant and supreme existence, carrying an irresistible power.

The gray fog climbed over Li Qingyun's body like a tide, wrapping him tightly. The huge will lifted him up and crossed the endless void.

The space around him distorted rapidly, becoming strange and abstract, as if countless overlapping lines and blocks of color were spinning wildly before his eyes, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Li Qingyun felt as if he was being stretched and then flattened, as if he was thrown into the deep sea, surrounded by pressure that he could not escape.

However, in this chaotic void, a familiar breath suddenly penetrated into his mind from the cracks in the void.

The spiritual energy was clear and gentle, carrying a vitality unique to the earth. It blew on his face like a warm breeze in early spring, instantly sweeping away his feeling of depression.

Li Qingyun suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze penetrated the thick gray fog and saw a familiar mountain range.

In front of us are the lush green peaks of Longhu Mountain.

As the morning light shines, the mist covering the mountains gradually dissipates, and the green trees sway gently in the breeze.

Fresh spiritual energy flows in the air like a gurgling stream in the mountains, infusing every corner of the world with vitality.

The outline of Tianshi Mansion on the top of the mountain is vaguely visible. This huge Taoist temple, which has been passed down for thousands of years, still retains a bit of majesty and tranquility.

Li Qingyun slowly emerged from the gray fog and stepped lightly onto a bluestone on the top of the mountain.

He closed his eyes, took a deep breath of the fresh mountain air, and felt his mind and body lighter than ever before.

After returning from the dream world, I don’t know how much time has passed, but now standing in the familiar Longhu Mountain again, Li Qingyun actually feels as if he was in another world.

However, before he had much time to sigh, he saw a flash of light in the direction of the Tianshi Mansion in the distance, followed by several long rainbows breaking through the air and landing in front of him in the blink of an eye.

The leader was a Taoist priest who looked like a young boy. His appearance was immature, but his eyes were like lightning and his aura was unfathomable, like an immovable mountain.

His appearance caused the surrounding spiritual energy to stagnate instantly.

"Mr. Xu Jing..."

Li Qingyun said secretly in his heart, he had recognized that this person was Zhang Jixian, the leader of Longhu Mountain.

On both sides of Zhang Jixian stood two powerful men with imposing manners.

The man on the left, wearing a Taoist robe, was surrounded by lightning and had a fierce aura. He was none other than Tian Yiming, the powerful Yangshen master.

The one on the right was Zhang Mingyi, the "Five Thunder Immortal" who was once at the top of the Earthly Fiends list. His aura was surprisingly different - not as reserved as before, but rather soaring into the sky, as if he had just made a major breakthrough in his cultivation.

Li Qingyun's eyes narrowed slightly, and he immediately realized that Zhang Mingyi had entered the sixth realm.

It turned out that during the time when he entered the dream world, considerable changes had taken place in Longhu Mountain.

"Who are you?"

Mr. Xu Jing's eyes were as sharp as knives, and his tone was calm, yet it revealed an invisible pressure.

He glanced at Li Qingyun and was obviously very wary of the unfamiliar sixth-level expert in front of him.

Li Qingyun's heart moved slightly, and then he realized that his fate had not changed after returning from the dream world, so he did not show himself as "Gao Ren'an", a disciple of Longhu Mountain.

However, now that he had completed the first inheritance mission of the Mysterious Palace, he had no intention of continuing to practice in Longhu Mountain, so he honestly admitted:
"Your Majesty, I am Li Qingyun, and I am the captain of Kaifeng Prefecture."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Xu Jing narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a soft voice:
"Are you from Kaifeng Prefecture? As far as I know, Lord Bao does not have such a strong man under his command."

Li Qingyun showed an apologetic smile on his face, and bowed slightly, saying:

"My other identity is Gao Ren'an, a disciple of Mount Longhu."

As soon as he finished speaking, he gently used the magical power of "Bass Snake Swallowing Elephant".

A strange wave spread from his body, and his appearance, aura and even fate changed drastically in an instant.

Li Qingyun, who was originally a handsome young man, suddenly turned into a middle-aged man in his thirties, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. His face showed a bit of vicissitudes, but also had a sharp edge that was hard to ignore.

At this moment, he has become the disciple of Mount Longhu, "Gao Ren'an", and his brows reveal a kind of calmness after traveling around.

"you……"

Seeing this, Tian Yiming's eyes widened, and he stood there in a daze, his face full of disbelief.

As the top warrior in Longhu Mountain and the number one person under Heavenly Master, Tian Yiming has always prided himself on his sharp vision.

He didn't even realize that the "Gao Ren'an" whom he personally promoted as the successor of Longhu Mountain's Taoist priest was actually an impostor.

Thinking of this, he was filled with shame and anger, his face turned pale, and then he stepped forward and asked angrily:
"How dare you pretend to be a disciple of Mount Longhu? What is your intention?"

As he spoke, he raised his right hand, and ice-blue lightning suddenly appeared in the palm of his hand. The lightning jumped like a snake, making a crisp "crackling" sound, as if it was about to pour down in the next moment and suppress Li Qingyun in front of him on the spot.

Tian Yiming's sudden anger made the atmosphere tense in an instant. On the top of the mountain, the air was stagnant and tense.

"Junior brother, please be patient."

Just as the lightning was shining brightly in Tian Yiming's palm, Mr. Xu Jing stretched out his hand to block it and stood in front of Tian Yiming.

He looked like a naughty boy and spoke in a childish voice, but his words revealed unquestionable authority, which instantly dispelled the suffocating pressure.

Tian Yiming gritted his teeth. Although he was unwilling, he finally retracted the lightning in his palm and took a half step back.

However, his gaze was still as sharp as a sword, staring at Li Qingyun, and it was obvious that he was still angry. Mr. Xu Jing looked normal, and he looked at Li Qingyun in front of him, but his heart was surging.

The aura of the young man in front of him is now unfathomable, several times stronger than when they last met in the East China Sea.

Although Gao Ren'an at that time showed extraordinary talent, he was far from being as intimidating as he is today.

Now, let alone Tian Yiming, even if he took action himself, he would definitely not be able to gain any advantage over the other party.

Not only that, Li Qingyun's Taoist method of being able to perfectly change one's fate was even more horrifying to him. Even with his wide reading and knowledge of ancient and modern studies, he had never seen it before.

Such means are not something that ordinary people can possess, and are by no means trivial.

"You have unique skills, but you have changed your name and identity and joined Longhu Mountain. Please tell me the secret."

Mr. Xu Jing spoke slowly, his voice calm as water, with a hint of kindness in his tone, but his eyes like cold stars clearly did not relax his vigilance.

Li Qingyun's expression did not waver in the slightest when facing Mr. Xu Jing's gaze.

He took a deep breath, restored his original appearance, then bowed respectfully to Mr. Xu Jing and said:

"I joined Longhu Mountain not out of ill intentions, but out of necessity...

“…I was originally a lieutenant in Kaifeng Prefecture. In order to save the people in Huojiaji, I killed a dragon that was causing trouble to the world. Although I won by chance, I offended the Prince of Wugong, Zhao Dezhao.

"This man is a sixth-level Hunyuan Grandmaster. I know I cannot compete with him, so I can only fake my death and escape, hiding my identity, and finally come to this thousand-year-old temple in Longhu Mountain to seek refuge."

Li Qingyun naturally would not reveal the real purpose of his coming to Longhu Mountain, but this set of words was all true and not false at all.

There was helplessness and bitterness in his tone, and there was no trace of hypocrisy between his brows. His few words seemed plain, but each one was powerful, logically consistent, and impeccable.

Mr. Xu Jing nodded slightly, his gaze lingering on Li Qingyun for a moment. Although he still had some doubts about him in his heart, he could not find any flaws in the other party's performance.

Tian Yiming snorted coldly, still with some dissatisfaction:

"So, you pretended to be a disciple of Mount Longhu just to escape under the protection of my sect?"

Li Qingyun said frankly:

"That's true, but since I joined Longhu Mountain, I have never done anything that would damage the dignity of Tianshi Dao."

Tian Yiming was speechless for a moment. Although he was still angry about Li Qingyun's impersonation, he could not refute it. He said coldly:
"In that case, now that you have learned all the Taoist methods of the Tianshi Mansion and have achieved great success, you must have gained a lot in the forbidden area. Is it time for you to leave?"

Li Qingyun did not get angry when he heard this, but instead showed a faint smile.

He flipped his palm, and a sharp and ancient sword light slowly appeared, carrying a strong sense of Taoism, instantly stirring the surrounding spiritual energy.

This is the "Tianshi Sword" left by Master Dongxuan at the bottom of the abyss in the dream world.

"This is……"

Mr. Xu Jing's eyes suddenly focused. He recognized this Tianshi Sword. It was one of the treasures passed down in Longhu Mountain for thousands of years, but it had been missing for many years. He did not expect that it would appear in Li Qingyun's hands today.

Li Qingyun held up the Heavenly Master Sword with both hands, handed it respectfully to Mr. Xu Jing, and said slowly:
“In the forbidden area, I was fortunate to meet Master Dongxuan and receive his guidance.

"This Heavenly Master Sword was entrusted by our ancestor. I am returning it to Longhu Mountain today."

As soon as he finished speaking, the spiritual energy on the top of the mountain suddenly surged, the runes on the Tianshi Sword lit up slightly, and a long-lost aura of majesty filled the chests of everyone present, causing Tian Yiming and Zhang Mingyi to look shocked.

Mr. Xu Jing took the Heavenly Master Sword, looked at Li Qingyun with a complicated expression, and said slowly:
"It is a great honor for Longhu Mountain that you have a connection with our ancestor. Please describe in detail what happened in the forbidden area."

Li Qingyun nodded, and then recounted his experience in the fallen immortal dream, especially focusing on the experience of Patriarch Dongxuan, but he omitted the part about the mysterious palace and Xiao Hongyu.

After listening to this, Mr. Xu Jing pondered for a moment, as if recalling something, and then sighed:
“It has been passed down through the generations that the Dongxuan Patriarch had already ascended to heaven, but I didn’t expect that he had been trapped in the forbidden area.

"I once entered the dream of the fallen immortal, but was quickly driven out. I am really ashamed. It is said that the fallen immortal was involved in the great calamity between heaven and earth, which is one of the great secrets of the human world and is not something that mortals like us can talk about. It is a great fortune that Fellow Daoist Li was able to escape from it smoothly.

"Now that Fellow Daoist Li has achieved great success in his cultivation and has few rivals in the human world, I'm afraid Longhu Mountain is no longer your place to go."

Li Qingyun nodded and said frankly:

"To be honest, Master, I still have some unfulfilled wishes in the mortal world. After I have dealt with my personal affairs, I will return to Mount Longhu to apologize in person. I just don't know what the situation of the rift in the spiritual world is like now?"

Mr. Xu Jing nodded slightly:

"A few months ago, a large number of demigods descended from Yuxu Palace and the Kingdom of Bliss. They used magic weapons and great magical powers from the upper realms to seal the rift in the spirit world. The human world got a temporary respite, and I was able to return to Longhu Mountain from the East China Sea."

Li Qingyun's eyes lit up when he heard this:
"In that case, could it be that the crisis of the God War has been resolved?"

Mr. Xu Jing looked serious, shook his head and said:
"On the contrary, according to Emperor Donghua, the war between gods has already begun, but this time the battlefield is not in the human world, but in the void outside the domain. This can be regarded as a disaster that our human world has escaped."

The war of gods has finally begun...

Li Qingyun muttered to himself, his face remained calm. As long as the human world was not affected and the people he cared about were not affected, what did it matter if those high and mighty gods and immortals fought to the death?

Now he is invincible in the human world, and even Zhao Dezhao can't threaten him. He can finally return home in glory, return to Bianliang City, and live a peaceful life as the leader of his Changle Gang.

That’s right, this is the ambition that Li Qingyun had when he traveled through time.

Until today, it has finally become possible.

Thinking of this, he became a little impatient, so he bowed to Mr. Xu Jing, then said goodbye and left.

As the mountain breeze blew, his figure gradually moved away and finally disappeared into the deep clouds of Longhu Mountain.

Mr. Xu Jing stood there, staring at his back for a long time. His expression was calm, but with complex meanings.

Tian Yiming frowned and said, "Brother, this person is so extraordinary. Will he..."

"He possesses unique skills and has broken the dream of the fallen immortal. We are far from being able to restrain him."

Mr. Xu Jing said softly, with a deep sigh in his voice, "His fate has long been beyond the control of Longhu Mountain."

After saying this, he closed his eyes and said no more.

Above the clouds, only the Heavenly Master Sword was left quietly floating, guarding this ancient Taoist temple until the sky was completely dyed with light, the fog dissipated, and the wind cleared...

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End of volume two.

Please look forward to the third volume of this book - The Age of Gods and Demons.

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