Embers of Sword

Chapter 581 Idiot and Fool (Part 2)

The rain intensified in Tailing, and the mountain roads became increasingly muddy.

The carriage was originally very bumpy, but because of the talisman that reinforced it, no one inside the carriage noticed anything.

The man and woman who were initially keeping a certain distance from each other.

They looked at each other, their cheeks almost touching, yet they were completely unaware of it.

"..."

Chen Jingxuan looked into Tang Fengshu's eyes.

A relieved smile appeared in his eyes.

Fight back.

Being able to utter these three words indicates that the control of the "mind cage" has been completely lifted.

This is the woman I know.

No setback in this world can break her.

The more setbacks they face, the more courageous they become; the more fiercely they fight, the more determined they are.

This is Tang Fengshu!

However, the idea of ​​sending it back is somewhat "presumptuous".

"Fight back..."

Chen Jingxuan smiled and shook his head, saying, "Fight back to the Daoist sect? Do you think that's feasible?"

"How will you know if you don't try?"

Tang Fengshu was very serious, and his tone became very solemn: "If it were just me alone... I would have no chance of winning if I fought back to the Daoist sect. But if you were added to the mix, it would be different."

Speaking of which.

She paused.

Although Tang Fengshu was strong-willed, she was not reckless. She had already suffered a great loss at Chongkan's hands, so she naturally learned her lesson.

"If I'm not mistaken, you should have already advanced to the Yang God realm, right?"

Tang Fengshu stared for a long time before speaking earnestly.

The scholar in the blue robe had already concealed his dharma-like appearance, but Tang Fengshu still sensed something unusual about the aura emanating from Chen Jingxuan.

This guy clearly doesn't practice much.

Yet he reached the Yang God realm even earlier than I did.

It's really annoying to compare people to each other.

"Yes."

Chen Jingxuan smiled helplessly: "Getting you out of the Daoist sect isn't that simple... Without a Yang Shen realm cultivation, I'd probably be dead on the back mountain. But I'm not good at fighting, so you're not expecting me to hold off Chongkan for you, are you?"

Tang Fengshu smiled.

She was well aware, of course, that there were different levels within the Yang Shen realm.

This realm is different from the Yin Spirit Realm.

In the Yin God Realm, some exceptionally talented cultivators, having comprehended the "Dao Principles" early on, soar to great heights after condensing their Dao Realm. After breaking through the realm, they directly condense their Dharma Body and join the ranks of fifth-level cultivators.

But all the Yang Gods are monsters among monsters, prodigies among prodigies.

Those who are able to advance are already extremely rare among countless geniuses.

A very few exceptionally gifted individuals are able to advance directly to the second realm after reaching the Yang God level.

This is already an extremely remarkable existence.

Chen Jingxuan is a prodigy, a genius, but his age is a factor... Although he has advanced to the Yang God realm, he is not qualified to compete with Chongkan.

"if……"

Tang Fengshu took a deep breath.

Her eyes blazed with fire as she asked, word by word, "If... the two Yang Gods were to join forces and return to the Daoist sect, what would that mean?"

"Oh?"

Chen Jingxuan was somewhat surprised.

He knew that Tang Fengshu had already reached the perfection of Yin Spirit cultivation long before the battle of Carp Tide City.

Ask your heart, ask the question.

These two major calamities stopped her...

Chen Jingxuan originally thought that these two major tribulations would continue to trouble her for another three or five years.

Judging from her tone now, Tang Fengshu seemed very confident that as long as she took one more step, she could reach the summit that millions of people yearned for.

this is a good news.

But it's a pity.

"Two Yang Gods working together are not enough."

Chen Jingxuan shook his head, his tone remaining calm.

“I went to the Daoist sect last night.” He sighed. “Before I arrived at the Daoist sect, Master Xuanzhi had already fought with Chongkan… It was a very fierce fight, and the fortunes of the seven Daoist mountains were severely shaken. Master Xuanzhi lost.”

"Xuanzhi?"

Tang Fengshu raised an eyebrow, his eyes filled with disbelief: "He fought with Chongkan? Are you serious?"

Of the seven masters, besides Yuqing Master Shu Ning, Tang Fengshu had the best relationship with Xuanzhi Zhenren.

In her early years of cultivation, the headmaster often sent her to Qingnang Mountain to help.

Although Xuanzhi Zhenren was a disciple of Chongkan, her cultivation philosophy was highly appreciated by Xiaoyaozi. As the sect leader's favorite disciple, Tang Fengshu was naturally influenced by her master... In her heart, Xuanzhi Zhenren was the strongest among the seven masters, so when she heard the news of her advancement to Yang Shen, Tang Fengshu was not very surprised.

The reason she looked incredulous was...

Because of……

She couldn't believe that someone like Xuan Zhi would fight, especially her own master, Chong Kan!
This news was truly beyond her expectations.

For nearly sixty years, Qingnang Mountain has remained aloof from worldly affairs and refrained from conflict.

Master Xuanzhi was oblivious to everything else, focusing solely on tilling the fields.

Can such a person also get angry and fight?

"If I'm not mistaken, True Person Xuanzhi has likely reached the sixth realm of the Yang God..."

Chen Jingxuan calmly said, "Besides him, there is another great demon who converted during the Battle of Drinking Poison on the back mountain of Qingnang Mountain. Judging from the battle traces left on the back mountain, this great demon of the green ox has also advanced to the Yang God level. Even if these two Yang Gods are combined, they still can't defeat Chongkan. Chongkan's strength far exceeds the realm that ordinary Yang Gods can reach. Even if you can complete your advancement, even if he was injured in the last battle, we still have no chance of winning."

This is why he entered the Taoist sect last night without making a move or fighting.

Chen Jingxuan never does anything meaningless.

He would risk trying even if there was only a 10% chance of defeating Chongkan.

Unfortunately.

He had calculated in his mind that if a real fight broke out, he wouldn't even have a 10% chance of winning.

Even after advancing to the Yang God realm, one can barely protect oneself.

"Of course we can't win in a fight..."

Tang Fengshu sighed softly; she understood what Chen Jingxuan meant.

Tang Fengshu remained persistent: "However, Senior Brother Xuanzhi's battle has already proven that the two Yang Gods working together can put up a fight against Chongkan, haven't they?"

"what you up to?"

Chen Jingxuan frowned.

"My plan is simple."

Without the slightest hesitation, Tang Fengshu poured out his long-cherished plan.

In fact, she had long since noticed Chongkan's dissatisfaction with her.

Master is in seclusion.

In the past two years, several other Taoist masters have come to him more than once to convey his intention to build a shrine.

Since the Taoist sect has publicly declared its seclusion, she, as the head of the sect, should end her travels as soon as possible.

Tang Fengshu had already sensed the uneasy atmosphere.

Therefore, Tang Fengshu only chose to return to the Daoist sect after cultivating until he reached the complete perfection of the Yin Shen realm.

these years.

She had already planned what she would do upon returning to the Taoist sect...

Unfortunately, it was suppressed by Chongkan last time.

Her perfect Yin Spirit level was not enough to support her in fulfilling the idea in her heart.

……

……

After Tang Fengshu finished expressing his thoughts,

The carriage remained silent for half an incense stick's time.

"It has a certain degree of feasibility."

Chen Jingxuan lowered his eyes, pondered for a long time, and gave his evaluation, but in the end he still shook his head: "However, this plan is not safe. Once it fails, all my efforts will be in vain."

"What do you mean?"

Tang Fengshu vaguely understood the implied meaning in the words.

She had assumed that Chen Jingxuan's compromise with the Daoist sect meant he had lost his fighting spirit.

Abandoning the library, the Fangyuanfang, and even the position of "Imperial Preceptor"... were all choices made after all spirits had been extinguished...

Now it seems that the situation is not quite what I imagined.

"Come with me to Beihai."

Chen Jingxuan did not offer much explanation.

He lifted the carriage curtain, looked at the torrential rain outside, and slowly said, "The rain in the capital is getting heavier and heavier, and it will probably take a long time to stop... I hope that Beihai will not be affected. I have always wanted to see what the reed marshes look like under the sun."

(End of this chapter)