The Great Way to Truth, Starting from Jiazi Laodao

Chapter 27: Tao has a heart to help the world, but also has a thunderous anger

Floating Cloud Mountain, True Mysterious Peak.

The wooden sword was sheathed, Xuanming first waved his sleeves to put away the golden knife, then took out the projection stone, threw it to Xuankong, and instructed:

“The Tao has the heart to save the world, but also the wrath of thunder.”

"Although our Qiuzhen Temple is a Taoist sect, we do not like fighting and treat others kindly, but we will not tolerate bullying and scheming by others. Since Chen is not willing to give in, our Qiuzhen Temple does not need to be polite and should show its edge."

"Now that Old Master Chen has gone up the mountain, the Chen family is probably waiting anxiously. While there is still time and they haven't guessed that Old Master Chen is dead and can't react in time, I, the Truth Seeking Monastery, should act quickly and catch the Chen family off guard."

"Thank you, Junior Brother Xuankong, for setting off overnight and riding a crane into Fengyang County to report this matter to the Guangfa Division and request an order to execute him."

Xuanming looked at the others and continued to instruct:

“If you cut the weeds without removing the roots, they will grow again when the spring breeze blows.”

"I'd like to trouble you all to go down the mountain and surround the Chen residence, block their retreat, and prevent the Chen clan from escaping. Since we have made enemies with them, we must uproot them as soon as possible to prevent them from seeking revenge and disturbing the peace of our Qiuzhen Temple."

Everyone knew the situation was urgent and immediately expressed their opinions:
"Don't worry, I'll leave right away."

"We will also gather our disciples and go down the mountain immediately."

Xuanming nodded with satisfaction.

As everyone was busy with their actions, he stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at Fuyun County below the mountain with a cold gleam in his eyes.

Time waits for no one, we must seize every moment.

What we are fighting for now is a time difference.

Of course, Xuanming also had selfish motives behind his decisive decision to take action against Chen.

This clan has been passed down for hundreds of years, so their collection of books must be rich. Now that a grudge has been formed and there is no way to resolve it, we must put these books in the mountains as soon as possible to prevent them from being burned or moved.

Maybe there are Taoist scriptures that are not in the Sutra Repository.

Withdrawing his gaze, Xuanming took a step of a hundred feet and leaped away.

Everything that needs to be said has been said, and the Taoists are reliable and will not let us down at critical moments.

He doesn't need to worry about anything else.

This is the team advantage.

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Zangdao Peak, Daoyuan.

The Wusheng Golden Sword was casually thrown on the table. Xuanming sat cross-legged, silently reviewing the battle just now.

One's own family knows one's own affairs.

He seldom fights and lacks experience.

Whether it was the last time he slew the demon or this time he killed Old Master Chen, he relied on his powerful strength to win.

Although it feels great to crush everyone, Xuanming is not overambitious. Having lived for sixty years, he has a clear mind and thinks things through carefully. He will not be easily carried away by victory.

Therefore, after each fight, he would carefully review the details of the fight, analyze the pros and cons, summarize the experience, and try his best to fill in his own shortcomings.

After a stick of incense, Xuanming lay down on his side and fell asleep.

With every breath, inspiration comes in and out, surrounding the body.

It can make you breathe deeply and return your breathing to its roots.

With every breath he took, his magic power and foundation would grow a little, and his spirit would increase a little.

As time passed, Xuanming fell into a deep sleep, breathing in fresh air and exhaling turbid air, surrounded by mist, just like an immortal. Sleeping soundly in the clouds and mist, he unknowingly gained a bit of immortal air, becoming ethereal and otherworldly.

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The situation was urgent and the Taoists were racing against time.

At this moment, time is the opportunity.

In the silence of the night, the entire Qiuzhen Temple began to move.

A fat figure rode out of the mountain on a crane, followed by a corpse-carrying crane.

Dozens of Taoist priests, both big and small, were awakened and gathered urgently. Under the leadership of their master, they went down the mountain with swords on their backs. The lowest level of their cultivation was at the second level. Chang'anzi, Changqingzi and others were among them.

Xuanyin was smart, and before leaving, he entered the Taoist temple and asked to see Xuanming. When he came out, he walked briskly and had a peach wood sword on his back.

Fuyun County is the ancestral home of the Chen clan.

In the Jiying Hall, the top leaders of the Chen family gathered together.

They stayed awake all night, feeling uneasy and worried ever since their ancestor left home.

This is indeed a serious matter.

If successful, Chen will be able to suppress Qiuzhen Temple, and from now on, there will be only one voice in Fuyun County.

If they fail, the Chen family will be in danger in an instant. Not only will they be targeted by the Qiuzhen Temple, they may also be punished by their superiors, which will affect the rise and fall of the Chen family. They have no choice but to pay attention to it.

Seeing that the ancestor still hadn't returned at four o'clock in the morning, everyone was panicking, whispering to each other, and an anxious atmosphere spread. Although Chen Liang was a little impatient after returning from Floating Cloud Mountain last time, as the head of the family, he had some real skills. At this moment, Chen Liang made a prompt decision and issued an order:

"The ancestor has not returned yet, I'm afraid he is in danger."

"Before you think about winning, you must think about losing. Before you think about gaining, you must think about losing. In this situation, no matter what the outcome is, we must prepare for the worst. We cannot put all our hopes on the ancestors. To protect the family heritage, we must make preparations for both situations and immediately transfer some of the young clan members out."

"As long as there is life, there is no need to worry about running out of firewood. If the old man returns successfully, that's good. If he really encounters an accident, they are the hope for the continuation of our Chen family."

When this was said, everyone agreed.

In times of crisis, they united to face the outside world without arguing or procrastinating.

The third elder, who looked a little fierce, stood up and added, "If the ancestor really survived a narrow escape, then the Qiuzhen Temple is more terrifying than we imagined. I'm afraid there are strong people who are not weaker than the ancestor or other unknown terrible methods."

"There are many smart people in the mountains. These Taoists may be on their way here. We must prepare for the rainy day and take more precautions. It is not enough to transfer the tribesmen. We need to divide them into two groups."

"One group fled to the outside of Fuyun County, and the other group ran to the Fuyun County God's Office, voluntarily giving up their places in Qiankun Tower, and begging for asylum from the court on the grounds of their family's precious inheritance and their achievements in flood control last time."

“It’s safer to take a two-pronged approach.”

"Otherwise, even if the tribe members escape, they will be caught up and die."

Everyone nodded their heads in agreement.

Then everyone performed their duties and started moving quickly.

This concerns the survival of the family, so they dare not be careless.

In the early morning, the Chen family's house was brightly lit.

Some people are responsible for defense, and some are responsible for carrying.

Some young men were gathered together. They were strong and quick in movement, so they had a greater chance of escaping. As for the old, weak and sick, they could only stay in the tribe.

This world is very realistic and cruel. In the face of life and death crisis, the weak can only be at the mercy of others.

What's more, since they enjoy the protection of their family, they need to sacrifice for the family when necessary.

Everything is for the continuation of the family!
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Looking at the busy tribesmen, Chen Liang felt heavy-hearted.

He handed over his descendants, including Chen Qingshu, to the third elder, hoping that he would lead the tribe away.

Although the two of them usually fight for power, Chen Liang has to admit that the Third Elder has a thorough understanding of things, and his strategies and wisdom are better than his. He is a rare wise man in the clan.

It would be most appropriate to hand over the tribesmen to him.

Unfortunately, the Third Elder waved his hand and refused.

He stretched out his right hand, which had only four fingers, and said, "When I was young and frivolous, I looked down on others and caused trouble when I traveled abroad."

"Later, a powerful enemy came to my door. I was able to save my life only by relying on my family's protection and giving up a lot of money and many rare treasures. After this incident, I cut off one of my fingers to make it clear that I must be cautious in my life and think twice before doing anything. I also pledge my life to the family."

"Now, knowing that my uncle was going to take risks, as a junior, I did not advise him in time, which is my fault. I took chances, broke my oath, and put the family in trouble. It is my fault."

"Emotionally and rationally, this old man is unforgivable."

"I am already in my twilight years, not much younger than my uncle. If the Chen family is really in danger, let me use my broken body to protect the younger generations, and let us sink together with my clan."

"I was born here, grew up here, and grew old here. I experienced joy and sorrow here, and I should repay this place. It is a great comfort to be able to bury my bones in the land of my clan."

Looking at the Third Elder expressing his true feelings, Chen Liang felt mixed emotions, including being touched and ashamed.

However, things are unpredictable.

Although the Chen family responded quickly.

But it was still a step too late.

Some members of the tribe have not yet evacuated.

The clan protection formation has not yet been activated.

The Taoist priest from Qiuzhen Temple came quickly.

Dozens of Taoists swung their swords together, performing the same sword technique: Bagua Sword Technique.

Sword energies of all sizes swarmed in, and strong and weak sword intents erupted.

The Bagua sword energy swam like a fish, forming a dense sword net. With the peach wood sword in his hand as the base, he set up the Bagua sword formation.

Peach wood swords were inserted into the ground and arranged around the Chen Mansion, with one sword every three meters.

Dozens of Taoists were standing guard in various places, ready to fight. Anyone who tried to escape would be injured by the sword energy.

Some had their arms chopped off, some were stabbed in the chest, some had their hands and feet broken off, and some were coughing up blood.

Xuanyin, Xuanyang and others stood on each side, guarding the important roads, while looking at the Bagua Sword Formation with smiles on their faces.

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(End of this chapter)