Embers of Sword

Chapter 593 Please emerge from seclusion

The Taoist gate was shrouded in a thick fog.

A streak of light swept into the mist. This streak of light was incredibly fast, moving like a snake through the thick fog without attracting anyone's attention.

It was none other than the True Man of Junshan.

"senior……"

Standing on the flying sword, Deng Baiyi cautiously asked via telepathy, "Won't we be discovered like this?"

"It's hard to say, we can only take a gamble."

Master Junshan took a deep breath.

He was holding a talisman in his palm, which emitted layers of light, enveloping the two of them within a three-foot radius.

This is one of the few "spiritual treasure-level talismans" he left behind in his previous life.

Great amulet.

By igniting the Great Concealment Talisman with one's divine sense, one can completely conceal one's divine sense aura. Unless a Yang God Realm expert arrives in person, most Yin God Realm cultivators will not be able to detect the existence of the Great Concealment Talisman.

This talisman is extremely precious, its only drawback being that there is only one, and its coverage area is limited.

Fortunately, this body is still young, just the body of a child.

By squeezing in with Deng Baiyi, they were finally able to be completely covered and not exposed.

The Taoist sect is full of experts, and apart from the Xuanzhi incident, it is now under heavy guard.

Master Junshan hovered in mid-air on his sword, extremely cautious.

The moment the Great Charm was lit.

Master Junshan had considered the worst-case scenario: upon entering the main sect of Taoism, he was immediately discovered by Chongkan.

But... fate still smiled upon me.

"Chongkan did indeed participate in the siege of the imperial city. This guy's true form is very likely not even on the back mountain."

Using the Great Concealing Talisman to hide for several miles, they successfully slipped into the crevice of the original site of Qingnang Mountain. Only then did Master Junshan exhale a breath of turbid air. Chongkan had no time to care about himself, so the plan to sneak into the Daoist sect was half successful. Next, they would follow the secret map given by Chen Jingxuan and use the strange path of Qingnang Mountain to escape into the secret realm of Tianyuan Mountain.

Junshan glanced at the distance not far away.

A thick fog blanketed the sky.

Because of the battle at Xuanzhi Mountain, Qingnang Mountain was uprooted, and the fortune of the entire Daoist sect underwent a dramatic change as a result...

This kind of news should have spread throughout Da Chu by now.

But Chongkan set up this Great Luo Mist Formation.

At this moment, the Great Luo Mist Formation was filled with disciples of Duobaozhai, hammering, patching, and mending.

The phrase "to deceive the heavens and cross the sea, to steal the beams and replace the pillars" is used to describe this situation.

It's probably unimaginable that the second-in-command of the Taoist sect, who had been in charge of law enforcement for many years, would betray the Taoist sect in the greatest way in a thousand years.

Master Junshan was unaware that among the seven monks, there were several "insiders" standing on Chongkan's side.

But he was burning with rage.

"If my senior brother from Tianyuan Mountain knew that the Daoist sect had become like this..."

Master Junshan felt both anger and bitterness: "My senior brother must be very sad..."

Under the protection of the Great Convergence Talisman, the sword energy flowed smoothly forward.

In a few breaths, we will enter the Tianyuan Mountain area.

Just when Master Junshan thought everything would go smoothly and there would be no more obstacles,

"Uncle-Master Junshan."

A hoarse sigh suddenly rang out not far away.

Suddenly, a figure draped in a gray robe appeared amidst the thick fog surrounding Tianyuan Mountain. The figure had his hands tucked into his sleeves and bowed slightly, as if he had been waiting there for a long time. This figure was none other than Master Yanwei of Zhongmiaozhai, who was in charge of guarding Tianyuan Mountain.

The Great Charm is still burning.

The light and fire swirled in the thick fog, avoiding the light reflected from all directions, but they could not escape the gaze of the True Man Yanwei.

The Master of Zhongmiaozhai stood still, his gaze fixed on the figure of the True Man of Junshan riding his sword.

"..."

Master Junshan stopped the flying sword.

He did not deactivate the Great Containment Talisman, but calmly handed it to Deng Baiyi.

Deng Baiyi pursed her lips and solemnly accepted it.

"Nephew Yanwei."

The boy in the Taoist robe chuckled softly, standing atop the flying sword with his back straight, and said with a hint of mockery, "I never expected your cultivation to be so rapid these past years... It seems you're only one step away from becoming a Yang God? Could it be that you'll ignite your life fire and advance to Yang God the moment a fight breaks out next?"

"My senior uncle thinks too highly of me."

Master Yanwei shook his head: "This step is an insurmountable barrier, which has blocked countless heroes and warriors. To take this step... is difficult, extremely difficult."

Throughout history, countless people have perished at this pass.

Xuanzhi is such an oddball.

This is the only case like this in thousands of years.

"Although I am not very talented, I can still sense some of the aura of this 'Great Concealing Talisman'."

Master Yanwei said calmly, "If Martial Uncle wants to enter Tianyuan Mountain, why bother with such secrecy and hiding? Just swagger in and visit directly from the back of the mountain."

"Look at what you're saying, what kind of talk is that?"

Master Junshan sneered, "What happened to the last guy who swaggered in from the back mountain? How is your Senior Brother Xuanzhi doing now?"

"..."

Master Yanwei remained silent.

Just a while ago.

He witnessed firsthand the epic battle between the Taoist sects that would be recorded in history.

Senior Brother Xuanzhi went up the back mountain and fought a great battle with Master Chongkan... In the end, he was suppressed.

If the True Man of Junshan were to also follow this path.

The ending will probably be the same.

To Chongkan, there seemed to be no difference between junior brothers and apprentices.

“Uncle-Master, there is only one way to reach Tianyuan Mountain; this is an ironclad rule of the Daoist sect.”

After a long silence, Master Yanwei spoke, his attitude respectful and his voice sincere: "Before the Sect Leader went into seclusion, he personally instructed the Zhongmiaozhai to guard the Tianyuan Secret Realm and not allow any 'outsiders' to enter without permission. All those who enter the secret realm must report in advance. Entering without permission will be considered an intrusion."

Who are you calling an outsider?

Master Junshan coldly replied, "I am your martial uncle!"

Upon hearing this, Master Yanwei lowered his head, but his figure standing in the thick fog showed no intention of backing down.

“Fool. Back then, you were too stubborn and inflexible, which is why you were assigned to guard the gate of ‘Zhongmiaozhai’.”

Master Junshan couldn't help but scold, "Think carefully, what is the purpose of the ironclad rules and principles you believe in?"

"Of course...it's for the sake of the Daoist sect."

Master Yanwei frowned slightly.

Tianyuan Mountain is the most important secret realm of Taoism.

He is stationed here and cannot back down an inch under any circumstances.

The sect leader entrusted him with the most important position, so he naturally could not let the sect leader down.

Tianyuan is the foundation of Taoism!

"Yes. Can't you see what the Daoist sect has become now?"

Master Junshan rebuked in a low voice: "Your good master has drained the fortune of seven sacred mountains of the Daoist sect... Master Xuanzhi was suppressed after climbing the mountain. This guy is going to gamble the thousand-year foundation of the Daoist sect with Renshou Palace. Do you want to be his accomplice?"

"……this?"

Upon hearing this, Master Yanwei was startled.

He looked in disbelief in the direction of his own Zhaishan.

He had indeed sensed the changes in the fortunes of the seven sacred mountains.

During the great battle at the back mountain, Master used the "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones" Dharma Form to directly lift up the fortune of the seven Zhaishan Mountains... True Man Yanwei originally thought that Master had other arrangements for the fortune of these Zhaishan Mountains. Because of the missing Qingnang Mountain, the disciples of Duobaozhai were repairing the Daoist formation. Once the formation was completed, the fortune that had been lifted up would naturally be put down by the Huishi Zun.

Master Yanwei had never considered any other possibility! "Uncle-Master... how can you speak carelessly about such a momentous matter!"

Master Yanwei's tone was also tinged with anger: "Do you have any evidence? If you have no evidence, then you are slandering your master!"

Master Junshan was speechless for a moment.

evidence?

News from the capital was all obtained indirectly; given Chongkan's style of doing things, how could he possibly leave any evidence?
No evidence is needed.

Master Junshan took a deep breath: "If you let me into Tianyuan, I will ask my senior brother, the sect leader, to come out of seclusion. The truth will then naturally come to light."

"Feel sorry……"

Master Yanwei said in a deep voice, "I am afraid I cannot obey. The Sect Leader's seclusion this time is extremely important, a matter of life and death. If he is disturbed, he may very well face 'desolation'. Based on what you said earlier, I will not allow him to leave!"

Whoosh!
Say it.

Master Yanwei flicked his sleeve, and from the distant edge of the thick fog, a wisp of energy swept out.

Master Junshan's expression was gloomy as he unleashed a wisp of sword energy to counterattack!
With a bang, the void shattered. The gray-robed True Man Yanwei, who had cultivated to the perfection of Yin Spirit, remained unmoved, while True Man Junshan, who had just completed his advancement, staggered back several steps and almost withdrew from the Great Convergence Talisman.

"Do you know... if something happens to the Daoist sect, you will be a sinner for all eternity!"

Junshan was quite annoyed by this stubborn boy. "It's not too late to make way now!"

"Make way..."

Master Yanwei's expression remained unchanged, but his feelings were extremely complicated.

He couldn't tell whether Junshan's words were true or false.

Deep down, he didn't want to believe that his master would do such a wrong thing, but the Daoist sect was indeed acting strangely now.

"Uncle-Master, Yanwei absolutely cannot refuse today's trip."

Master Yanwei said decisively, "Please forgive my rudeness, but after this battle, I will take you to see Master. I believe that the rumors you have heard are just that—rumors… Once you are brought back to see Master, the truth will naturally come to light."

"you you you……"

Master Junshan completely gave up on the idea of ​​communication.

these years.

Chongkan, who was in charge of the Taoist sect, brought all seven Zhaishan under his control, and his prestige and status had accumulated to a level that outsiders could not shake.

Without evidence, it would be almost impossible for his reincarnated Yang God uncle to persuade the Master of the Myriad Wonders Hall with words alone.

That being the case.

We have no choice but to force our way through Tianyuan Mountain!

“Little Deng, just charge forward. I’ve been to the Tianyuan Mountain Secret Realm once before. It’s a sacred place of Taoism with a thousand-year history. Although there are powerful demons that have been suppressed, sincerity is key. You are a direct disciple of Tianxiazhai… Hold this ‘Great Gathering Talisman’ and recite the Tianxiazhai Taoist incantation. You will naturally be able to reach the end of the secret realm safely.”

Master Junshan took a deep breath, held his breath, summoned a second flying sword, and sent it to Deng Baiyi's feet.

"……it is good!"

Deng Baiyi, who held the Great Gathering Talisman, was completely focused, concentrating her mind on the talisman.

The next moment.

Suddenly, the child in the Taoist robe rushed out from the range of the Great Convergence Talisman, along with the Purple Cloud Flying Sword!
A streak of purple lightning pierced through the thick fog!

Master Yanwei snorted coldly, immediately stepped back, and raised his hands to strike the slender flying sword!
He knew that this senior uncle was highly skilled, and was once the only Yang God Sword Immortal in the Daoist sect... But so what? After reincarnation and cultivation, this former Yang God is now still below him. How could he retreat when facing a Yin God at the 20th level against a Yin God at the 10th level?

Rumble!
Thunder roared!

The purple lightning touched his palm and immediately spread, transforming into a pool of thunder!
Master Yanwei's pupils contracted slightly. He had thought that his reincarnated senior uncle, who was "extremely strong and fierce," would attack him head-on with swordsmanship!

But to everyone's surprise, this seemingly delicate purple lightning sword was not its primary weapon; the real killing weapon was the lightning talismans attached to the flying sword! Dozens of overlapping lightning pool talismans ignited and exploded in an instant, tearing apart the chaotic fog within a fifty-foot radius. Master Yanwei reacted extremely quickly, immediately trying to escape, but the immense suction of the lightning pool pulled him back, pinning him down and rendering him immobile—

In his previous life, Master Junshan was the master of the arts of the "Taishangzhai" and "Yuqingzhai" sects, having mastered both swordsmanship and thunder magic!
Except for the "Great Extinction Talisman".

The remaining "spiritual treasure-level talismans" are all here.

Trapped within the Thunder Pool Talisman, True Person Yanwei felt a chill run down his spine. He looked up and saw more than a dozen bolts of lightning sweeping in like a tsunami, piling up like raging wolves, growing higher and higher...

boom!
Master Yanwei unleashed his full power, striking out with both palms that slammed heavily into the thunder waves, causing the immense lightning to cave in.

Chaos was torn apart by the Thunder Pool.

Within the Thunder Pool, only a large circular domain remained.

Master Yanwei struggled against the raging waves.

In fact, these lightning talismans were nothing to him. Although they were a little tricky to deal with, they would never be in mortal danger.

But battlefield opportunities are fleeting.

His purpose in appearing here was to stop Junshan.

Junshan's goal is to break into Tianyuan!

The Purple Cloud Flying Sword shot out, and Master Junshan, having succeeded in his attack, showed no intention of pausing, directly wielding the sword towards the Tianyuan Mountain Secret Realm.

"No!"

Master Yanwei was furious.

Although he used thunder talismans to hold off Yanwei Zhenren and briefly create some distance, Junshan Zhenren showed no joy on his face.

A young boy in a Taoist robe rode a sword alongside Deng Baiyi, his hands constantly forming hand seals.

"Take action quickly!"

Master Yanwei's forehead veins bulged, and he roared furiously, "Stop him!"

The next moment, a streak of light tore through the void and burst out from the thick fog.

It was none other than the incense master, the Candle Taoist.

The Candle Taoist gritted his teeth and stretched out his palm, wanting to unleash his treasure to stop Junshan.

"roll!"

Master Junshan didn't even bother to look at this incense-offering master.

He slapped Zhu Daoren across the face, sending him flying. Although he had just advanced to the Yin God realm, he had achieved Dao at the third level! Such Dao-attaining talent was a once-in-a-millennium occurrence. In terms of the difficulty of achieving Dao, perhaps only Xie Xuanyi, who had mastered both the Life and Death Daos, could rival Junshan!

How could someone like Zhu Daoren, who is not good at fighting, have the right to stage an accident?

Snapped!
The Candle Taoist was sent flying, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

But that’s not the end.

The void shattered, and a second stream of light appeared.

"Master?!"

The newcomer was none other than Li Chen, the master of Taishangzhai. Li Chen had received a divine message informing him that there were intruders on Tianyuan Mountain, and he rushed over immediately.

He never imagined that the intruder Yanwei Zhenren had mentioned would be his own master.

Half of Li Chen's cultivation level was taught by Junshan. The two were not only master and disciple in name, but also in reality!
"Step aside!"

Upon seeing Li Chen, Junshan couldn't help but frown and snort softly.

"..."

Li Chen wavered for a moment, but quickly regained his resolve. He gritted his teeth and looked towards the back mountain with fear and apprehension.

Yes.

Junshan was indeed his master, but...

It was Chongkan who truly nurtured him over the years.

Li Chen did not retreat in the end, but instead stood in front of the Purple Cloud Flying Sword.

A hint of disappointment rose in Junshan's heart, but he did not hesitate and completely settled the complex Dao seal with both hands.

A tremendous force erupted, piercing through the void.

Deng Baiyi felt a jolt beneath her feet, and her whole body accelerated instantly, as if she had broken through some kind of barrier.

Under the full power of Master Junshan's sword control...

She rode on her flying sword, brushed past sword energy, crashed through lightning, and finally disappeared into the thick fog of Tianyuan Mountain.

"go with!"

The voice of the True Man of Junshan echoed in her divine sea.

"Go and invite the sect leader to emerge from seclusion!"

(End of this chapter)