Controlling the Five Thunders and the Two Worlds

Chapter 229 reveals far too much information.

The group looked at each other, each with their own guesses, but none of them could be certain.

The host glanced at the elderly man sitting in the head seat and said, "The research team's assessment is that, given the uncertainty of Gu Zhao's attitude, it is best to approach him cautiously."

Another person pointed to the paused video on the big screen, "Is it because of this? If this video is real, then the palm lightning he used is also real."

"Yes." The host switched the images and messages on the big screen again. "Not only the Palm Thunder, we just talked about the timeline of Gu Zhao's connection with those Taoist priests, but during our investigation, we also found some other information."

"what's the message?"

"First, while Gu Zhao was inviting Daoist Jingfeng, a wildfire broke out near Fengdu Temple. The weather forecast said there would be no rain for half a month, and the fire department had already notified the people around Fengdu Temple to evacuate."

But at noon that day, the area where the wildfire was burning suddenly began to rain in a short period of time, and the weather cleared up shortly after the fire was extinguished.

Moreover, the weather map showing the rain clearing and clouds dispersing was very strange, causing a stir at the Chongqing Meteorological Bureau at the time. It was even reported to the National Meteorological Bureau, and an investigation was conducted locally, but no findings were found.

On the big screen, a donut-shaped weather map showing the rain clearing and clouds dispersing was played at ten times the speed.

"Importantly, shortly after the wildfire was extinguished, Gu Zhao appeared at Fengdu Temple with Daoist Yi Hong from Baiyun Temple, Daoist Ming Yu from Tianshi Mansion, and Daoist Yan Song from Qingcheng Mountain."

There was also a light drizzle during the Qingming Festival ritual at Sanmaoshan this year, but the rain suddenly stopped at the end of the ritual, and a rainbow and auspicious clouds shaped like cranes appeared. We checked the weather map at that time, and the weather map after the rain stopped and the clouds dispersed was almost exactly the same as the weather map of the previous time in the mountain city.

"hiss--"

"Summoning wind and rain?"

"And the times when Gu Zhao appeared at Baxian Palace and Longmen." The host displayed two video screenshots on the big screen. "He appeared at Baxian Palace at 1:30 pm that day, and at the Longmen Mountain ticket office at 2:30 pm that day."

Longmenshan is located on the outskirts of Longxian County, nearly 300 kilometers away from Xijing. There is no high-speed rail connecting the two places, and it takes more than three hours to drive there.

Meanwhile, he left Longmen Mountain around 4 PM and appeared in Guangzhou before 6 PM to have dinner with Xiao Ya and Jiang Shishi.

"hiss--"

"Ride the clouds?"

"Third, Master Yihong contacted friends at the Capital Steel Plant and the Armory, and used obsolete submarine steel to forge many cold weapons such as knives, spears, swords, and halberds, which were then sent to Guangzhou."

Gu Zhao and Xiao Ya, along with Jiang Shishi, filmed several videos showcasing impressive martial arts skills. Their White Crane Fist demonstration was particularly captivating, even causing a misunderstanding with a red-crowned crane.

"This……"

"Highly skilled in martial arts?"

"Moreover, since those Taoist priests were already masters of Taoist internal energy cultivation, we suspect that not only Gu Zhao, but also the Taoist priests he selected to take to Guangzhou should have improved to varying degrees."

The host said in a deep voice, "Otherwise, there is no way to explain why they followed Gu Zhao to Guangzhou without hesitation."

Everyone looked at the golden bracelet on the table and nodded silently. "Perhaps what we are seeing now is only the tip of the iceberg," someone said in a deep voice. "If he can use the Palm Thunder, summon wind and rain, and ride the clouds, then he can do far more than we imagine."

The fact that it wasn't discovered doesn't mean the other party can't; it might simply be because they haven't shown it.

"The research team suggested that we find an excuse to ask Master Yihong to return to Yandu, first to test his opinion, and then establish contact with Gu Zhao as appropriate, so as not to frighten him and make him have unnecessary concerns."

"Pfft!" Someone spat out a mouthful of tea. "Scared him? He's the one who scared us!"

“Young people might have concerns or distrust towards us, which is understandable.” The elderly man at the head of the group shook his head. “So we must make sure to leave a good impression on him during our first meeting.”

"Moreover..." the old man paused, "we were the ones who took the initiative, and we do indeed have something to ask of him."

Putting everything else aside, they don't need Gu Zhao's attack power, but that seemingly mass-producible golden energy bracelet is extremely important, both for the covert operations and for protecting key personnel!
“So Master Yihong is indeed a good choice.” Another old man nodded. “Master Yihong is an elder of Baiyun Temple in Yandu. He knows many people in the system. The forging of those cold weapons all relied on connections within the system. Even if he doesn’t agree, he won’t sell us out.”

"Judging from the fact that he led people through time and gave away gold bracelets everywhere, I think he was not particularly concerned about being exposed. This is actually a kind of trust in us."

Someone shook their head, "I think you're overthinking it. Our background is different from that of the United States, and Gu Zhao is clearly a patriotic young man. Just say what you want to say."

“Better safe than sorry,” the other person retorted, shaking his head and giving the first person a meaningful look. “Not everyone is like you.”

"Since that's the case, then it's settled." The elder in the lead made the decision and looked at the person next to him. "After the meeting, go and contact Daoist Yi Hong's junior brother, Daoist Yi Guan. When Daoist Yi Hong contacts him again, find an excuse to invite Daoist Yi Hong back to Yandu."

"Okay!" the man agreed.

"Finally," the old man said, looking around, "the contents of this meeting must be kept strictly confidential. No one is allowed to contact Gu Zhao or his family without permission, especially his parents, grandparents, and his two girlfriends."

A chill ran through everyone, and someone asked, "Should we send someone to protect them?"

The old man pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Follow them from a distance, just in case the news leaks and someone has ill intentions."

"Yes!" someone replied.

……

As the meeting in Yandu concluded, the battle at the White Stone Mansion in the other world also drew to a close.

Daoist Yihong and Daoist Yansong forced the White Bone God and his wife into the Five Thunder Dragon Imprisoning Formation of the Daluo Temple in Baishi Mansion. Together with Daoist Mingyu, Daoist Jingfeng, and Daoist Yanling, the five of them surrounded and attacked them!
Master Shenhao and Master Qingyuan, one with profound skill and the other with extraordinary combat prowess, were both of great help. Moreover, their Daoist Qi was pure and abundant, allowing them to fight beyond their level. Even though the White Bone Divine Lord had profound Daoist cultivation, he was still no match for the old Daoists.

Lady White Bone's skin had long been damaged, leaving only a weathered, pale skeleton, which was barely maintained under the care of the White Bone God.

The White Bone God failed to break through several times and suffered serious injuries. He used three or four magic treasures but to no avail. Instead, his soul was affected by the Taiyi Divine Light and the Mingling Hell, and his body was suppressed by the Taiyi Wind and Fire and the Five-Colored Thunder Clouds, causing him to suffer setbacks at every turn.

The next moment, thirty-six dragon-binding iron chains wrapped around the White Bone God. Daoist Yi Hong flashed and instantly appeared behind the White Bone God, raising his crescent blade high.

"cut!"

(End of this chapter)