After returning to the village, start chasing the mountain from binding Emei

Chapter 859 The Method of Concealment and Hiding One's Footsteps, Information from the Shennong Sect!
The martial arts and secret techniques of this foreign, short-lived country are not entirely without merit.

Chen Yang immediately activated his secret technique, and the cool Yin energy slowly flowed out from his Yintang acupoint, like a cool stream of water flowing through his meridians.

The meridians seemed to really like this energy, making Chen Yang feel exceptionally comfortable.

On such a hot day, it felt like taking a cool shower.

Chen Yang channeled this energy to his chest and injected it into the Moon Goddess Jade pendant hanging around his neck.

The white magatama emitted a hazy, clear glow, and Chen Yang immediately felt a strange energy being released from the magatama, spreading from his chest to his entire body, clinging to his skin and enveloping him completely.

Chen Yang felt as if he were encased in an invisible bubble.

The eight-winged centipede said, "This energy membrane can not only shield the aura of its own blood and spirit, but also absorb light."

"Absorb light?" Chen Yang was slightly taken aback.

The eight-winged centipede said, "That's right, absorbing light. The reason you can see me, and I can see you, is because of the reflection of light on me. When the light on me is completely absorbed, you naturally won't be able to see me anymore..."

Physical invisibility?

Chen Yang thought of the battle at Sipan Mountain. Back then, Moriyama Yuichi not only concealed his aura but also became invisible to the naked eye.

The ability of this jade pendant to achieve complete invisibility, from the naked eye to the primordial spirit, is simply too powerful.

"Don't be happy too early."

At this moment, the eight-winged centipede said, "This light absorption capacity is limited and not very strong. In other words, when the light exceeds a certain amount, this energy membrane cannot absorb it all. If it exceeds its capacity, it will naturally be unable to become invisible."

Chen Yang paused for a moment, then said, "So, the dimmer the light, the better the stealth effect?"

"That's right. If you use it in broad daylight, it's the same as walking naked down the street. It won't make you invisible; at most, it will just block your presence."

"Ah."

Chen Yang nodded slightly, which was acceptable. If one could become invisible in broad daylight, it would be a bit too abnormal.

He was eager to see how it would work.

I got up and went to the full-length mirror in the corner.

The Taiyin energy was injected into the Moon Goddess Jade, and soon a thin film of energy covered the whole body.

He looked into the mirror, and his figure was clearly reflected in it.

At that moment, he turned off the light.

The room suddenly darkened, with only the moonlight shining in from the window, and the light was much weaker than before.

Looking in the mirror now, it was pitch black, and there was no trace of him left.

This feature is definitely better used at night.

It's practically a weapon for stealth and concealment, for home and travel, for murder and robbery, and an essential tool for cunning schemers.

Good stuff, this is a real steal.

This Moriyama Yuichi knew how to prepare surprises for himself; his death was truly worthwhile.

The eight-winged centipede said, "This Moon Goddess Jade, although it can make one invisible, has a flaw: after becoming invisible, one cannot make any large movements. If one makes too large movements, there is a risk of being exposed..."

"That doesn't matter."

Chen Yang shook his head.

Even if the invisibility effect is excellent, and others cannot see you or detect you with their spiritual senses, once you make a big movement, it will cause abnormal air movement, and someone with a purpose can still easily locate your position. Therefore, this flaw is completely acceptable.

"This old grandson also knows the Azure God Sword Technique. Do you want me to recite it for you?" the eight-winged centipede suddenly asked.

"Azure God Sword Technique?"

Chen Yang was slightly taken aback.

The scene of Yu Huaizhen and Moriyama Yuichi fighting flashed through my mind.

Those "Falling Sword Technique" and "Ten Thousand Swords Technique" are indeed powerful and cool.

But then I thought about what happened to Yuichi Moriyama.

Stealing secret techniques from other schools is a taboo in the cultivation world.

Just like the "Marrow Cleansing Classic" that Chen Yang learned, although it was passed down to him by Xue Chongli and he learned it by accident, he was caught red-handed by the monk Kongming of Faxiang Temple that day, which made him very embarrassed. He didn't know if Faxiang Temple would pursue the matter further.

If he were to steal the secret sword techniques of the Qing Shen Sect again and be caught by Yu Huaizhen, how would he explain it and how would he end the situation?

Moriyama Yuichi learned the Azure God Sword Technique, but was directly killed by Yu Huaizhen.

Although a major reason why Yu Huaizhen was determined to kill him was because of Moriyama Yuichi's identity as a cultivator from the Dwarf Kingdom, Yu Huaizhen probably wouldn't have let it go if anyone else had stolen his skills.

Chen Yang said, "Forget it, if I want to learn it, I'll just ask Master Yu for it when I have the chance."

Indeed, contacting the official seller can guarantee genuine authorization, but whether they actually grant it is another matter entirely.

It's just a sword technique. Although it's indeed very strong and cool, it's not essential for Chen Yang.

"You have a lot of influence."

The eight-winged centipede chuckled mockingly, "If you won't learn, I will."

"You're going to learn?"

"What, are you discriminating against me? Can't insects learn your human swordsmanship?"

"Can I learn it?"

Chen Yang looked at it in surprise. Many human cultivation methods have great limitations. The most crucial point is that the path of cultivation, meridians and acupoints, these things greatly restrict the cultivation of other species.

A centipede wanting to learn human swordsmanship sounds somewhat comical.

"Tch, you're so shallow."

The eight-winged centipede chuckled, "This sword technique emphasizes the use of the primordial spirit to control the sword, which has little to do with meridians and acupoints. Besides, even if there is some connection, with my wisdom, I can easily figure it out with a little thought. Just you wait and see, once I master this sword technique, I'll dazzle you!"

"Hehe, then I wish you success."

Chen Yang chuckled twice.

"Nothing."

The eight-winged centipede hissed; Chen Yang's attitude had ignited its competitive spirit.

……

-

The next day, early in the morning.

"Lu Lingfeng?"

Under the loquat tree, an old man and a young man were eating breakfast. Chen Yang recounted the information given by the eight-winged centipede.

Zhou Mingyuan was somewhat surprised after listening to Chen Yang's story.

"Does Old Zhou know this person?" Chen Yang asked.

Zhou Mingyuan shook his head, "I haven't met him many times. There's a Shennong Mountain in Beihu Province, and there's a secluded sect in the mountain called the Shennong Sect. But it's been closed for many years, and I haven't been there for many years either. This sect specializes in pharmacology and agriculture. Lu Lingfeng is a disciple of the Shennong Sect..."

"The last time I saw this person was probably sixty or seventy years ago. We met by chance in the Western Frontier. At that time, the Shennong Sect had already retired, and Lu Lingfeng was only one step away from the late stage of the Creation Realm. He was one of the few disciples who were still traveling and training in the outside world at that time..."

"This person has good talent. After so many years, he has probably already entered the Dao True Realm. I just don't know exactly which level he has reached."

……

"Shennong Sect?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yang frowned slightly.

"What, you've also heard of Shennong Sect?" Zhou Mingyuan asked in surprise when he saw his reaction.

Chen Yang nodded slightly. "I have heard of it. It is said that it appeared briefly a hundred years ago and then disappeared."

The jade cabbage left behind in Qinzhou belonged to the Shennong Sect. In the will left for Chen Yang, Chen Yang was instructed to find a way to return the jade cabbage to the Shennong Sect.

How did Ding Huanchun get involved with Shennongmen?

Zhou Mingyuan nodded. "This lineage cultivates seclusion, hiding deep in the mountains year-round and rarely showing themselves in the mortal world. Three years ago, the Shennong Sect held some kind of sect competition and sent someone to Chengdu to invite me, but I didn't go. At the time, I guessed that this sect might want to show itself in the world, but then there was no news..."

"Is this faction righteous or evil?" Chen Yang was very concerned about this question.

Zhou Mingyuan smiled and said, "They should be considered righteous, after all, they've secluded themselves in the mountains to cultivate for so many years without affecting the outside world, only focusing on their own development, so they definitely can't be considered evil..."

"However, a hundred years ago, when the Shennong Sect appeared in the world, it was during a great calamity in the Central Plains. Many people thought that the disciples of the Shennong Sect appeared in the world to heal the sick and save the country, but in fact they did nothing. They just came out for a stroll, and after only a year or two, the disciples all withdrew back to Shennong Mountain..."

"It is clear from this that this sect has little sense of national responsibility and is a disgrace to the name of Shennong. Therefore, it seems a bit of a stretch to call them righteous..."

……

Chen Yang found it strange, "They just came out for a stroll and didn't do anything?"

Zhou Mingyuan said, "Yes, if they were cultivating the Dao of Non-Action, that would be fine, but that's not the case. They cultivate medicine and agriculture, which are all techniques that benefit the country and the people, yet they do nothing..."

"Back then, Buddhism, Taoism, and shamanism, along with countless other sects in the folk, all gave their all to fight for the country in its time of crisis. Even the Northern Emperor Sect sent many disciples to help in the battle. But this Shennong Sect, not only did they remain indifferent, they even made a special trip out for a stroll. It's truly ironic!"

"...So, in that sense, the Shennong Sect really is a scoundrel."

Chen Yang got a little angry and couldn't help but start cursing.

I'm not afraid that you're a villain, I'm afraid that you're nothing. If you were a villain, I would at least have a good reason to take you down, but this Shennong Sect is really a bit different.

This matter involves national righteousness and is no longer a matter of refusing to help or moral blackmail.

Zhou Mingyuan's assessment of this school of thought is certainly accurate. It's likely that this was the reason why Zhou Mingyuan did not go to the invitation extended to him by the Shennong Sect back then.

"Well, anyway, so much time has passed. As long as this faction doesn't cause trouble, we can just pretend they don't exist."

Zhou Mingyuan sighed, "Speaking of which, it all started with that expedition to the Shuailao Mountain a hundred years ago. Too many Dao Realm experts perished..."

Looking back, Zhou Mingyuan still felt somewhat emotional.

If he hadn't been in seclusion during that time, facing a crucial breakthrough, he might have perished at Mount Shuailao.

Chen Yang said, "Now, the Shennong Sect has gotten involved with Ding Huanchun. I'm afraid the Shennong Sect is about to cross the line..."

"It's too early to say that."

Zhou Mingyuan waved his hand and said, "Currently, there is only one such person in Moriyama Yuichi's memory, but he has not appeared in person. To conclude that Shennong Sect and Ding Huanchun are colluding based on this is too arbitrary. Moreover, there are quite a few people in this world who are destined for greatness..."

Chen Yang nodded slightly, "But we must be careful. Elder Zhou, we'll probably need to call in more experts. Also, we must be wary of Huanglong Daoist."

"Ah."

Zhou Mingyuan nodded, "I know how to handle this..."

Just then, Chen Yang's phone rang.

He took out his phone and saw that it was Huang Can calling.

"what's up?"

Chen Yang's first reaction was that it was related to Huanglong Daoist.

But what Huang Can said surprised him.

"what happened?"

Zhou Mingyuan looked at him.

Chen Yang hung up the phone and shook his head. "Huang Can said the construction team dug something up in Yangliu Bay and asked me to go take a look..."

"Oh?"

Zhou Mingyuan raised an eyebrow and gulped down the porridge in his bowl. "Let's go, let's digest a bit."

……

-

Yangliu Bay.

Not far from Huang Can's new house, the road construction team got stuck here.

Yesterday at noon, while the excavator was widening the road, it dug a large pit in Song Kaijiang's field.

The Song Kaijiang family blocked the construction team and made a scene all afternoon yesterday. I heard that the village officials also came, but they still couldn't reach a conclusion.

This morning, as soon as the construction team arrived, they were blocked by Song Kaijiang and his family again.

Chen Yang hadn't been to the scene and didn't know the specifics, but he knew Song Kaijiang well. They had gone into the mountains together before, and Song Kaijiang was a straightforward man who shouldn't be the kind of person to act unreasonably.

Yangliuwan is considered to be the best place in the village in terms of feng shui. It is backed by mountains and faces water, with a large pond. Not far from the pond is Jiapigou.

With the recent days of blazing sunshine and not a drop of rain, the village is already experiencing water shortages, and the water in the ponds and ditches is almost gone.

The farmland along the roadside is largely dry, with cracks appearing in many places. The crops in the fields are temporarily kept from dying by the water in the ponds and the water released from the Tuanjie Reservoir upstream.

However, the Tuanjie Reservoir is clearly insufficient to serve several nearby villages.

The weather forecast says there will be no rain for the next week, and the situation is indeed quite serious.

Chen Yang, who did not engage in farming, was unaffected by the situation, but many of the villagers were complaining bitterly.

The village's main products are tea and fruit. The weather is too hot to harvest tea, and the land is too dry, resulting in a reduced fruit yield. Everyone can only watch with growing anxiety.

It's only a little past eight in the morning, and many villagers are still taking advantage of the cool weather to go up the mountain to harvest tea and earn income. In a little while, around ten o'clock, when it gets hot, they will have to rush back.

Many people, even for a little bit of income, take advantage of the cool evenings to pick tea leaves with flashlights, turning their days and nights upside down.

It has to be said that farming is indeed hard work, and you don't earn much money even after a long day of hard work.

When the old man and the young man arrived at Yangliu Bay, there were already more than 20 people gathered there.

Besides the construction team, there were Song Kaijiang and his son, Chen Guoqiang and two village officials, as well as some onlookers.

Huang Can is here too.

This guy is a well-known idler in the village. Most of the people watching the excitement are old people with nothing to do, and he's the only one who looks quite young.

Upon seeing Chen Yang and Zhou Mingyuan, Huang Can hurried a few steps to greet them.

"What's going on?" Chen Yang asked.

Huang Can pointed to the farmland by the roadside, "Look, there's such a big hole."

Chen Yang came to the roadside and looked around.

What used to be a wide cornfield by the roadside has now collapsed into a large clump.

A huge pit, probably more than fifty meters in diameter, suddenly appeared before us.

So big!
Chen Yang only knew that he had dug a pit, but he never expected that it would be such a big pit.

It's no wonder that Song Kaijiang's family is so insistent on keeping it up. Such a large piece of land, just like that, is gone. No one could pretend nothing happened.

The construction team was still arguing with Song Dajiang's family. The excavator operator had only dug one scoop, but who would have thought that the bottom was hollow and that such a big hole would collapse, even trapping the excavator. Fortunately, no one was hurt, and a crane was called this morning to lift the excavator out.

Our construction team hasn't even asked the village for compensation yet, and you still want me to compensate you?

Both sides have their own reasons, and their arguing is escalating to the point where they seem ready to come to blows.

Chen Guoqiang and his men tried to persuade him, but to no avail. He was at his wit's end.

What was supposed to be a good road repair project has turned into this mess.

"Didn't you say you dug up something?"

Chen Yang didn't care whether they were arguing or fighting, and it wasn't his place to try to stop them. The reason he came over to join in the fun was because Huang Can said he had dug something up and asked him to come and take a look.

Huang Can pointed to the bottom of the pit, "When the crane was lifting the excavator just now, they found something down there, but now the soil has slid down and buried it again, it looks like a coffin..."

Although it only shook briefly and was quickly buried, Huang Can, with his sharp eyes, used his mental power to investigate and quickly discovered the situation below.

"coffin?"

Chen Yang frowned slightly and subconsciously probed with his mental energy.

The pit is probably more than ten meters deep.

Indeed, buried under the soil at the bottom of the pit was something resembling a coffin, and if you had a good eye, you could even see a thin layer of black.

Did they dig up a grave?

Huang Can said, "Song Kaijiang said it was his grandfather's coffin, but I just went down to take a look, and it doesn't look like it. It's a stone coffin, and quite large. I wanted to lift it up to take a look, but a chill ran through me, giving me goosebumps and making me feel uneasy. If it weren't for the fire silkworm helping me dispel the chill, I might have been frostbitten..."

"Song Kaijiang's grandfather?"

Chen Yang paused for a moment and looked over at Song Kaijiang, who was arguing in the crowd.

Huang Can said, "His grandparents' graves are in this land, but so many years have passed, the coffins have long since rotted away, and the one below is a stone coffin..."

No wonder, with their ancestral graves destroyed, it's no wonder the Song Kaijiang family is incompetent.

Chen Yang turned his gaze to the pit and scanned it with his spiritual power. It was indeed a stone coffin, but the stone was special and would rebound against his spiritual power.

Chen Yang looked at Zhou Mingyuan.

Zhou Mingyuan simply shook his head calmly.

"How about this, let's have the crane check if it can lift the coffin up first. If we have any problems, we can talk about it at the village committee..."

Chen Guoqiang shouted loudly, urging the crane operator who had just finished hoisting the excavator to get back to work.

The crane operator was initially reluctant to lift the coffin, but after Chen Guoqiang promised him a large red envelope, he finally agreed.

"Canwazi".

Chen Guoqiang yelled at Huang Can, "Come on, grab the chain, come down with me..."

Huang Can was both amused and exasperated.

Chen Guoqiang has never forgotten this kind of thing.

(End of this chapter)