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

Chapter 941 Binding to the main peak of Emei, Mount Da'e!

The following day, at Baoguo Temple.

When Chen Yang arrived, it was already 10:30 in the morning.

In the association's meeting room, Wang Yuanchao, under the guise of a briefing, summoned all those who had participated in the Dawa Mountain Hell Worm operation.

"Everyone is here?"

"I just got notified that the meeting is at 11 a.m., and everyone should be on their way."

"Not one left behind?"

"Not one was left out."

……

In the hallway, Wang Yuanchao led Chen Yang toward the conference room.

Wang Yuanchao had dark circles under his eyes, clearly indicating that he hadn't slept well last night.

Chen Yang said, "I brought Ke Shaohua over. His condition is much better than yesterday. Have someone take over his care. Huang Can will keep an eye on things downstairs."

Wang Yuanchao nodded slightly.

He casually beckoned to a passing staff member, gave him some instructions, and then continued leading Chen Yang toward the conference room.

"We know very little about the Hell Worm. What it's like to be possessed by one is something only you know. You should tell everyone about it at the meeting later. Also..."

Wang Yuanchao moved closer to Chen Yang and lowered his voice, "Do you really have a way to tell who has been possessed by that insect?"

"Don't worry, it's not difficult."

Chen Yang nodded confidently, chatting with Wang Yuanchao while opening the system panel.

……

Number of mountains that can be bound: 1. [View Details]

……

[Ding, searching the map...]

[Search complete. The host may choose one of the following mountain ranges to bind to.]

【1.Da'eshan】

【2. Er'eshan】

【3. San'ashan】

……

The main ridge of Mount Emei consists of four mountain ranges: Mount Da'e, Mount Er'e, Mount San'e, and Mount Si'e.

Of these, Mount Si'e has already been bound by Chen Yang, while the remaining three are still unbound.

The land where Baoguo Temple is located, the land beneath Chen Yang's feet, is Mount Da'e.

Mount Da'e is also the main peak of the four mountains of Emei. Since Mount Da'e has been developed into a scenic area, there are many people on the mountain, so the experience value it can bring to Chen Yang is not much. For Chen Yang, there is no point in doing it, so he has never bound it.

But now, it seems that not binding it is not an option either.

The hell worms are so well hidden that they are difficult to detect by ordinary means.

Although his mothball could make the insects react, using a mothball would be too obvious.

Therefore, using a system to distinguish is the simplest and most covert method.

Whenever a Hellworm appears, the system will automatically pop up a hunting mission. In other words, the existence of a Hellworm is evidenced by the presence of a hunting mission.

However, this depends on one condition: whether it is within the system's binding location.

If you are outside the bound location, the system will not respond.

He couldn't possibly bring such a large group of people to Qishan, so binding himself to Da'eshan was essential.

It will make things easier in the future.

Fortunately, the reward for the Hellworm's illustration was a special one: an additional slot for a Mountain that could be bound to another character.

Therefore, it was just right to be used on Mount Da'e.

There's no need to hesitate.

Chen Yang directly chose to bind himself to Mount Da'e.

……

-

The binding was completed shortly afterward.

When Chen Yang looked at Wang Yuanchao again, he could already see Wang Yuanchao's basic information.

"Why are you looking at me?" Wang Yuanchao asked, sensing Chen Yang's gaze.

Chen Yang smiled. "Let's see if you've been parasitized by that insect?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Yuanchao rolled his eyes at him, "Did you or didn't you?"

"No."

Chen Yang answered crisply.

As they spoke, they arrived at the conference room.

Inside the conference room, some staff members were tidying up the space and preparing for the meeting.

The notice had only been sent out a short time ago, and none of the attendees had arrived yet.

Chen Yang took out his phone and checked the time. "Old Wang, could you have someone set up a checkpoint at the end of the corridor? Let them enter one by one. Otherwise, with so many people, I won't be able to tell them apart..."

"it is good!"

Wang Yuanchao responded, "If we find out who has been infected, don't act rashly. Let's discuss this further first..."

He was very uneasy at the moment.

Ideally, no one would get infected.

But what if someone gets infected?

He worried all night and even made the worst-case scenario plan: what if all the people who came back from Dawa Mountain were infected?
You know, Xuan Jing and Xuan Qing have all gone to Dawa Mountain. What would happen if these people were possessed?
If that's the case, then if we can't beat them, we might as well join them.

As the meeting time drew closer, Wang Yuanchao, following Chen Yang's instructions, had two tables moved to the end of the corridor, blocking it off and leaving only a narrow opening for one person to pass through.

Several association staff members were there to greet them.

Not long after, someone else arrived.

Those who arrived first were actually the ones who had traveled the furthest: Xuan Jing, Xuan Qing, Huang Daolin, and Lang Se.

The four of them came down from the mountain and, instead of going to Baoguo Temple, went straight to the association building.

They were stopped in the corridor, and the staff guided them to register and sign.

All four of them were a little confused. This procedure had never been followed before when they came to meetings. Why were they doing this today?
Although they were puzzled, none of the four said anything and obediently signed in.

Hyun Jung signed first, and after she finished, she wanted to wait for the people behind her, but she was led by a staff member and walked towards the conference room first.

It's all so inexplicable.

It feels like attending a film festival or fashion week and walking the red carpet.

"You kid..."

As soon as Xuan Jing entered the conference room, she spotted Chen Yang.

This kid was sitting in the first row, on the side; he was incredibly conspicuous.

"Grandmaster!"

Chen Yang stood up with a grin to greet him.

My anxious heart relaxed a little at this moment.

The system is unresponsive.

Although he couldn't see Xuan Jing's specific numerical information because Xuan Jing's cultivation level was higher than his, the fact that the system hadn't issued any tasks was enough to prove that Xuan Jing was safe.

"When did you come?"

Xuan Jing walked over and sat down next to Chen Yang.

"I just arrived too."

As soon as Chen Yang finished speaking, another person came in.

Xuanqing, Huang Daolin, and Langse entered the conference room one after another.

Chen Yang greeted them one by one.

I feel much more at ease now.

The system did not react to the arrival of the four people, which means that there was nothing wrong with the four people.

It seems my worries were unnecessary.

Given Xuan Jing and his group's strength, now that they've dealt with the situation at the Corpse Eye Pool in Dawa Mountain, the cultivators who went with them shouldn't be possessed right under their noses, right?

"What's going on today? Why are they having a sign-in system?" Langse asked, puzzled.

We had a meeting yesterday, and we're having another one today. Are there really that many meetings in Sichuan?
His intuition told him that today's meeting was probably not simple.

Xuanjing and Xuanqing had already heard Yuanlong's report last night and roughly knew what had happened.

They immediately started chatting, and he asked Chen Yang about what happened last night.

Having confirmed that Xuan Jing and the others were alright, Chen Yang didn't hide anything and told them everything that had happened.

I explained to them everything, including why we were having on-site sign-in today and what the purpose was.

After hearing this, all four of them couldn't help but sigh.

They thought their mission to Dawa Mountain was a complete success, but they never expected that such a big hidden danger would remain.

"Damn it, if I had known this would happen, I should have burned those corpses of the Northern Emperor's faction back then," Xuan Jing said. If the corpses had been burned back then, this whole mess wouldn't have happened.

But now it's too late to regret.

They did consider burning the body at the time, but the existence of the Northern Emperor's faction made them hesitant.

A group of people come here to exorcise demons, only to be sent back with a handful of ashes. Who could accept that?
The Northern Emperor's faction acts so domineeringly that if things get out of hand, it won't be easy to handle.

If they had to do it all over again, they would most likely make the same choice: at worst, organize a human escort or directly notify the Northern Emperor to send experts to pick them up in person.

"You must have been quite frightened?" Huang Daolin asked.

Chen Yang gave a wry smile. "Uncle, you don't know, when Xie Xiaofeng called me, Ke Shaohua was already in the car. Later, I called Old Wang to confirm, and he said Xie Xiaofeng was also dead. It was truly terrifying..."

"However, it's not too bad. Dealing with this bug isn't difficult. Ke Shaohua is lucky; when the bug tried to possess him, it was injured by the power of heavenly punishment in his sword and couldn't devour his consciousness. He should still have a chance to survive, but the others probably..."

At this point, Chen Yang shook his head.

It was pure luck, an accident, that Ke Shaohua was able to retain his subconscious.

Could other people encounter such an accident?
The men all looked grave; given what had happened, today's meeting was absolutely necessary.

"You brought Canwazi with you?" Huang Daolin asked.

Chen Yang nodded. "This insect is after the Fire Cloud Pearl inside his body. I can't remove the pearl, so for safety's sake, I had to send him to Emei. Otherwise, I can't keep an eye on him all the time."

Huang Daolin nodded slightly and looked at Xuan Jing.

He himself was only temporarily staying in Emei, and did not have the right to accommodate others.

Xuanjing said, "Alright, that kid does have some potential. Let's take him to Tianhua Temple later..."

……

After chatting for a while, the others arrived one after another.

These people mostly live in Baoguo Temple. Some are monks in the temple, while others are lay practitioners who stay at the temple for spiritual practice.

There were many familiar faces, but also a few unfamiliar ones.

As the attendees arrived one after another, and the system remained unresponsive, Chen Yang finally felt relieved.

It's best if there's no reaction, proving that your worries were unnecessary.

The seats in the conference room gradually filled up.

……

"Ding, mission issued."

"Mission: Hunt S-rank insect [Hell Worm] *2, Mission progress (0/2)."

"Reward: Advanced Insect Growth Essence *2"

……

Just when Chen Yang thought things had come to a perfect end and his previous worries were nothing but overthinking, the system suddenly popped up a task prompt.

Chen Yang's pupils suddenly contracted as he looked towards the doorway.

Two elderly men entered last, one after the other.

The person walking in front was not tall, about 1.6 meters, and had a thin build. He was wearing a white casual outfit and looked very energetic.

The man behind him was taller and more robust, wearing a gray robe and holding a string of prayer beads in his hand.

The two men looked to be in their sixties, not old, but definitely not young.

The tall old man quickened his pace and walked alongside the old man in front of him. After entering, he naturally greeted everyone and then walked to the empty seats in the last row.

Chen Yang frowned slightly.

The system didn't react when other people came in, but it sent out a task as soon as these two came in. It goes without saying that these two are definitely suspicious.

"Master, do you know these two people who just came in?"

Chen Yang quickly asked Xuan Jing, who was sitting next to him.

Both of them were unfamiliar faces. Chen Yang had visited Emei many times and stayed at the temple for a long time, but he had no recollection of these two people.

When the two passed by, Chen Yang used the system to check their numerical information.

The information is there; both are at the mid-stage of the Creation Realm, but the entries for their names are blank.

This situation can only mean that the two people are no longer here, and what is here are just two walking shells.

"What's wrong with these two?"

Upon hearing the question, Xuan Jing immediately seemed to realize something.

At this critical juncture, Chen Yang's question most likely indicates that he has discovered something amiss with these two.

Chen Yang nodded in agreement.

Xuan Jing frowned. "The tall one is called Pan Renfeng. He's not very famous in the martial arts world, but his father is a ruthless character. He was Pan Dehai, the sixth brother of the Punishment Hall of the Sichuan Provincial Elders' Association. The short one is his senior brother, Ye Qingzhou..."

"The Grand Secretary's meeting?" Chen Yang's eyes flickered slightly.

Xuanqing chimed in, "Although the Shu Region Elders' Council has been gone for many years, it still wielded considerable influence in the Shu region's cultivation world back then..."

"A hundred years ago, the Sichuan Grand Secretaries' Association was far more influential and powerful than the Pingtian Sect of that time. There was even a saying that 'nine out of ten households in Sichuan were members'..."

"While this statement may be exaggerated, it is enough to illustrate the influence of the Grand Council at that time. When ordinary people encountered any problems, their first thought was not the government office, but to seek a public trial from the Grand Council. Many people from all walks of life had joined the Grand Council. Of course, some were grateful, while others held grudges..."

"Pan Dehai, as the sixth brother of the Punishment Hall of the Grand Elders' Association, had offended many people during his lifetime. After the Grand Elders' Association was disbanded, he was killed by someone seeking revenge. His son and apprentice, fearing that their enemies would come after them, came to Emei to seek protection and have stayed there ever since, for decades..."

……

As Xuan Qing recounted the story, Chen Yang's expression turned serious. "Pan Dehai? That name... I feel like I've heard it somewhere before."

Xuan Jing asked, "Do you remember that the Tong family had an ancestor named Tong Bai?"

Chen Yang nodded slightly.

Xuan Jing said, "A hundred years ago, the Seven Killings Stele, a relic of Zhang Xianzhong, appeared in Pengzu Mountain, attracting many experts from Panshan to fight fiercely. Tong Bai, the patriarch of the Tong family, died at the hands of Pan Dehai, the sixth brother of the Grand Secretary's Punishment Hall..."

Only after hearing this did Chen Yang remember.

I heard Xuanjing mention this matter when we were in Dawa Mountain.

This event is also recorded in the Tong family genealogy.

It is said that after Tong Bai died, on the way back to Dawa Mountain, the ferry over the Jinkou River had an accident and the coffin fell into the river.

In the Tong family ancestral cemetery, Tong Bai's tomb is merely a cenotaph.

"So, the Tong family and these two must have a long-standing feud, right? And they went to Dawa Mountain when the incident happened?" Chen Yang asked in surprise.

Xuan Jing nodded and said, "So many years have passed. Besides, even if they are sworn enemies, what can the Tong family do to them? These two are both at the mid-stage of the Creation Realm..."

"If you calculate it that way, these two must be quite old, right?"

"They should be around 120 or 130 years old. Neither of them is particularly talented. At this rate, they probably won't even be able to touch the Dao True Realm in their lifetime..."

At 120 or 130 years old, only at the mid-stage of the Creation Realm, that's really not much talent.

At most, there are seventy years left. Even if one can break through to the late stage of the Creation Realm, there is no guarantee that one will have the opportunity to reach the Dao True Realm.

"Are they parasitized? Should we take action and arrest them?" Xuan Jing said immediately.

"It's good to know they have a problem, but there's no need to rush to arrest them. In a bit, like this..."

Chen Yang used his primordial spirit to transmit his voice, giving instructions to Xuan Jing and the others.

A short while later, Wang Yuanchao and Liu Jianguo came in.

The two went straight to the stage, and everyone in the conference room fell silent.

The meeting begins.

Wang Yuanchao first recounted what Chen Yang had encountered the previous night, and then discussed some information about the Hell Worm.

In short, the situation has changed, and things could escalate into something very serious.

Although the situation at the Corpse Eye Pool in Dawa Mountain has been dealt with, some individuals have still escaped the net.

These things have escaped, and the potential dangers they pose are considerable.

The association has very little information about the Hell Worm, but it clearly records the tragic scene of the last time the Hell Worm wreaked havoc in western Xinjiang more than a hundred years ago.

If this incident is not handled properly, the consequences could be dire.

Everyone realized the seriousness of the situation and began to whisper among themselves.

After Wang Yuanchao finished speaking, he called Chen Yang up on stage and asked the person involved to explain the specific situation.

Everyone present had seen those insects when they were in Dawa Mountain, but apart from Chen Yang, no one else had ever seen what it was like to be parasitized and possessed by the insects.

Chen Yang had even fought against the host of the Hell Worm, so he certainly had the right to speak on the matter.

Everyone listened attentively and did not underestimate Chen Yang because of his young age. Many people present recognized Chen Yang and knew a little about the young man's abilities.

The key point is that when they sat down, they were always sitting with the big shots, which shows that what they said was highly credible.

"Young friend Chen Yang."

Chen Yang was speaking when someone suddenly interrupted him, raising their hand to ask a question.

Looking in the direction of the sound, Chen Yang was slightly taken aback.

The one who raised his hand was none other than Pan Renfeng.

Chen Yang couldn't help but find it a little funny. I haven't even taken the initiative to contact you, but you've already taken the initiative to contact me?

"How should I address you, Senior Pan?"

Chen Yang glanced calmly at Pan Renfeng, who was sitting in the last row.

He could roughly guess that Pan Renfeng was feeling resentful because he had just heard Chen Yang mention that he had eliminated a Dao True Realm Hell Worm.

After all, they are their own kind, and how could a Hell Worm at the Dao True Realm be so easily killed?

Especially since he was killed by Chen Yang, and that kid was only at the Creation Realm.

Don't just brag here!
(End of this chapter)