Catching Monsters

Where is Qu Wushang in Chapter 683?
Liu Boqing was not surprised by this; cutting off the path for future generations was something he had done before in the Kunlun Domain.

He calmly said, "After becoming a saint, whether it's to consolidate one's own position or for other reasons, cutting off the path to advancement for future generations is not uncommon anywhere."

Upon hearing this, Luo Fang fell silent, listening to the bustling noise below: "Mr. Liu, please rest first. There are too many guests downstairs. I'll go down and help out."

Not long after, a carriage slowly drove into the back alley of Yunluo Inn. Jiang Yun and Qin Shujian, along with Qu Wushang, stepped off the carriage.

On the way, Jiang Yun also told Qu Wushang about the plan to send him to Penglai Wonderland.

Qu Wushang stepped down from the carriage, glanced at the inn, frowned slightly, and asked in a deep voice, "Are the people in this inn truly from Penglai Wonderland?"

Qu Wushang naturally believed Jiang Yun, but he was surprised, which is why he asked the question.

When he roamed the world, he was full of arrogance and even went to seek the legendary Penglai fairyland, not for the so-called immortality.

He simply wanted to have a match with that legendary immortal on the path of immortality and hone his swordsmanship.

In the end, of course, nothing was gained.

He also knew that Jiang Yun had once set foot on that immortal island and found elixirs there to prolong the life of the late emperor.

Unexpectedly, the people from the Immortal Island were actually in this remote inn in the outer city.

After entering the inn from the kitchen, Jiang Yun led Qin Shujian and Qu Wushang directly to the second floor and arrived at Liu Boqing's room.

dong dong dong.

Jiang Yun knocked on the door.

Soon, the door opened, and Liu Boqing's gaze fell on Qu Wushang. He smiled calmly and gestured for him to come in: "Sword Saint Qu, please come in."

Qu Wushang glanced at Jiang Yun, who then introduced him, saying, "This is Mr. Liu Boqing from Immortal Island."

Qu Wushang said in a deep and polite voice, "In front of the immortals of the Immortal Island, how dare I call myself a Sword Saint?"

“Sword Saint Qu, you’re too kind. I’m just an ordinary mortal, not some immortal.” Liu Boqing waved his hand and sat down before saying, “Our immortal is in another place. If he were here, many things wouldn’t be so troublesome.”

After Qu Wushang slowly sat down, he said, "Lord Jiang, may I go to the Immortal Island to avoid disaster?"

Liu Boqing nodded and asked, "Your ascent to the Immortal Island is not troublesome, and I can agree to it. However, the Immortal Island will open in seven days."

"Can you survive these seven days...?"

"That's the crux of the matter. Now can we talk about who wants to kill you?"

Qu Wushang's pupils dilated slightly. After glancing at Jiang Yun and Qin Shujian in the room, he slowly began to speak.

"Twenty years ago, I had already reached the peak of the First Grade Realm and had a premonition that I was about to break through."

As Qu Wushang recounted his story, his thoughts slowly drifted back to twenty years ago.

Twenty years ago, at the summit of a mountain, Qu Wushang sat under a tree.

He is already the number one person below the Saint Realm, and his understanding of the Saintly Path is about to reach the state of oneness with heaven and man.

I've come here today to make a final push and break through to the Saintly Realm.

Everything went smoothly. He had reached the Celestial Realm. At this moment, he seemed to be able to hear the joyful sounds of fish in the stream at the foot of the mountain and the playful sounds of monkeys in the forest.

It was a feeling of being integrated into the mountains and forests, becoming one with them.

He understood that, if he wanted to, he could break through from mortal to sainthood at any time.

Unexpectedly, just as he was about to take that step, a figure suddenly appeared from the sky at lightning speed.

It landed beside him instantly.

This is a middle-aged man.

Upon seeing this, he instinctively reached for his sword, but unexpectedly, the Lingfeng Sword in his hand was unparalleled in the world and could break through anything.

But the saint merely flicked two fingers, and the Lingfeng Sword instantly shattered into more than a dozen fragments, scattering all over the ground.

Immediately afterwards, the other person placed their hand on Qu Wushang's shoulder, and all the meridians in his body shattered instantly, causing him to collapse to the ground.

Even though he is the number one person below the so-called Holy Realm, seemingly invincible in the world.

But before this true saint, they had no power to resist whatsoever.

"Who are you?" Qu Wushang asked, his tendons ruptured, blood spurting from his mouth, his hair disheveled.

The middle-aged man said calmly and coldly, "In this world, sainthood is forbidden. This is the rule we set. You have crossed the line."

Qu Wushang: "Forbidden to become a saint? You set this rule? And who are you?"

The other person remained calm and slowly said, "People are ignorant and delusional, hoping to become saints and attain enlightenment."

"In our time, there are many who have become saints, but they bring endless disasters to the world."

"The struggle between sages will bring countless calamities to the world."

"After we established this rule, the world prospered for many years."

Qu Wushang: "Becoming a saint is a rule of heaven and earth, how can you possibly stop it?"

After saying that, Qu Wushang tried his best to get up, but he had no strength left in his body.

The middle-aged man said, "I am kind-hearted and do not wish to commit more killings. There is more than one path to sainthood in this world. I advise you to enjoy everything in this world."

"If you dare to become a saint, I will return and take your life."

……

Qu Wushang paused at this point, then slowly said, "When my meridians were completely destroyed, I discovered that the so-called path to sainthood was nothing but a deception. With my beliefs collapsing, I willingly fell into depravity and refused to face the sword and the Dao again."

"It wasn't until Long Qixing came to my door that I saw the obsession with the sword in his eyes, and then I suddenly understood."

"There was a time when I was just like him, willing to do anything to practice swordsmanship, and fearless of any dangers in front of me."

"That's why I chose to take this step, even if it means death, I will have no regrets."

After listening to Qu Wushang's words, Jiang Yun said, "Senior Qu, now that you have become a saint, even if that saint comes to kill you, you are not without the power to fight back, are you?"

“There is a huge difference.” Liu Boqing said calmly, “Not to mention that there are differences even among saints. Qu Wushang’s meridians were all severed, and even if he has become a saint now.”

"He can only be considered half a saint. Unless he can cultivate his meridians, he can unleash the power of a true saint."

"Even this newly enlightened saint is no match for the one he speaks of."

Upon hearing Liu Boqing's words, Jiang Yun's expression changed slightly.

"Alright, Lord Jiang, leave him to me. I'll find a way to bring him back to Penglai."

"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Liu."

……

Inside the dark palace, many imperial guards were patrolling back and forth.

Xiao Jingzhi was also somewhat agitated and had no interest in handling government affairs.

"Your Majesty, please have a bite. You haven't been able to eat a single bite since Qu Wushang became a saint today." Jiang Xing stood beside him, holding some freshly prepared food.

"I have no appetite," Xiao Jingzhi shook his head.

The emergence of a sage poses a tremendous challenge to imperial power.

Just then, the door suddenly whistled open in the wind.

A middle-aged man with a square face and a refined, approachable appearance was standing outside the door. "Who goes there?" Upon seeing this, Jiang Xing quickly shielded Xiao Jingzhi behind him and shouted, "Help!"

Soon, the two figures, one black and one white, who had been hiding in the shadows, appeared instantly and stood in front of Xiao Jingzhi.

"You must be His Majesty the Emperor now?" The middle-aged man walked directly into the imperial study without any expression.

The two figures, one in black and one in white, exchanged a glance, then instantly drew their weapons and attacked the middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man easily dodged the two men's attacks, raised his hand, and slapped them on the back of the head.

The two of them collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"Protect the Emperor! Protect the Emperor!" Jiang Xing shouted hoarsely.

"Don't worry, I'm not here to kill His Majesty the Emperor." The middle-aged man casually sat down on a chair. "Your two men are just unconscious. I don't like killing."

At this point, he sighed and said, "I am kind-hearted, but twenty years ago, I left behind some troubles. I have come here to make amends for the mistakes of twenty years ago."

"Who are you?" Xiao Jingzhi took a deep breath, but he remained calm and composed as an emperor, staring sharply at the other party.

"To Xingyun."

"Xiang Xingyun?" Xiao Jingzhi and Jiang Xing exchanged a glance. The name was unfamiliar to them, and they couldn't recall such a master existing.

Soon, Qin Hong led several experts from the Tongyou Guard to the location.

He glanced at the two figures, one black and one white, who had already fainted on the ground, and then quickly entered the Imperial Study.

But soon, Qin Hong's body trembled slightly.

Jiang Xing and Xiao Jingzhi could not sense the terrifying aura of the other party, but they knew that the newcomer was quite powerful.

However, Qin Hong could sense a terrifying power emanating from the other party.

other side.

He is a saint.

Qin Hong's pupils dilated slightly.

Just then, as if remembering something, Jiang Xing said nervously, "Your Majesty, I remember now, the Xiang family's ancestor, it seems, had this name."

After a moment of silence, Xiao Jingzhi asked without hesitation, "What brings the Sage here?"

“I told you, I’m here to make up for a mistake I made twenty years ago.” Xiang Xingyun paused, then asked, “Where is Qu Wushang?”

"Qu Wushang?"

Those present were even more bewildered. Xiao Jingzhi said, "Sword Saint Qu should be in the Eastern Garrison Office right now. If Your Majesty wants to find him..."

"No, I've already been to the Eastern Garrison Command." Xiang Xingyun looked at Qin Hong expressionlessly: "Your Tongyou Guard has a lot of intelligence. Finding someone in the capital shouldn't be difficult, right?"

Qin Hong glanced at Xiao Jingzhi subconsciously and nodded. There was nothing he could do; this sage had come to him with a request, and who would dare not agree?

Seeing Qin Hong nod in agreement, Xiang Xingyun finally smiled and said, "Very good, I need to find out his whereabouts as soon as possible."

"I will stay in the palace for the time being."

"Quickly, quickly arrange accommodations for the Sage," Xiao Jingzhi said anxiously.

Xiang Xingyun: "Also, who is the leader of the Embroidered Uniform Guard? Have him come to see me first thing tomorrow morning."

Those present naturally agreed quickly.

Only after Jiang Xing personally led Xiang Xingyun to her residence did the powerful sense of oppression suddenly disappear.

"Phew." Qin Hong exhaled a heavy breath, his back already soaked with sweat.

If the other side wanted to, everyone in the Imperial Study today would probably lose their lives.

"Your Majesty." Qin Hong was also a little confused. After Qu Wushang became a saint, why did this ancestor of the Xiang family also appear?

Are we still looking for Qu Wushang?

He didn't quite understand the matter of the sage.

Xiao Jingzhi said in a deep voice, "Do as the sage says, do all his requests."

"Yes." Qin Hong nodded emphatically upon hearing this.

……

The next morning, just as Jiang Yun woke up, Jiang Xing from the palace arrived.

"Good morning, Eunuch Jiang."

Upon hearing that Jiang Xing had arrived, Jiang Yun personally went out to greet him, but Jiang Xing seemed preoccupied: "Lord Jiang, please come with me to the palace quickly."

"Go to the palace? Does His Majesty have something to tell you?" Jiang Yun asked curiously.

“A sage came last night,” Jiang Xing said in a low voice. “He came looking for Sword Saint Qu, but Sword Saint Qu was not at the Eastern Garrison.”

"You are the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. You may know their whereabouts, which is why the Emperor wants to see you."

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Yun's face remained unchanged, but his heart skipped a beat, and he secretly felt fortunate.

If we hadn't managed to take Qu Wushang away last night, I'm afraid...

Jiang Yun swallowed hard, gave an awkward laugh, and said, "Where did Sword Saint Qu go? How would I know?"

"The affairs of sages are none of our business."

“That makes sense.” Jiang Xing nodded upon hearing this, and said, “But if that sage wants to see you, no one can stop him.”

"Let's go."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yun nodded and, after a moment of mental preparation, quickly followed Jiang Xing into the carriage.

On the way to the palace, Jiang Xing was still somewhat worried and whispered, "By the way, Lord Jiang, have you properly resolved the conflict with the Xiang family?"

Why does my father-in-law ask this?

"The sage who has arrived is none other than the patriarch of the Xiang family," Jiang Xing said in a low voice. "If he knows about your conflict with the Xiang family, and if he becomes dissatisfied..."

"Thank you for the reminder, Father-in-law." Jiang Yun quickly thanked him upon hearing this. Knowing the other party's identity in advance would at least give her some insight.

Soon, the carriage slowly arrived at the palace, and Jiang Xing led Jiang Yun towards the Imperial Garden.

Early this morning, the Sage Xiang Xingyun came to the pavilion in the Imperial Garden and sat quietly, and no one dared to disturb him.

From afar, Jiang Yun spotted Xiang Xingyun's figure.

Accompanying Jiang Xing, the two soon entered the pavilion.

"Your Majesty, I have brought the person. This is our Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Lord Jiang Yun." After saying this, Jiang Xing quickly withdrew.

Jiang Yun stood outside the pavilion, respectfully clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and said, "I am Jiang Yun, greetings to the Sage."

Xiang Xingyun, who was inside the pavilion, glanced at Jiang Yun before saying, "Come in."

"Yes."

After Jiang Yun entered the pavilion, the other party did not mention it, so he felt awkward about sitting down.

Xiang Xingyun showed no intention of inviting Jiang Yun to sit down. Instead, he gazed at the scenery of the Imperial Garden and asked, "Where is Qu Wushang?"

(End of this chapter)