The Terror of the Heavens Begins with Gu

Chapter 279 Changshan, Longhushan, Maoshan, Wunu, and the Official Response

Li Xiangwen knew his own background.

Such a large-scale anomaly must have nothing to do with him, which is why he directly denied any connection to it.

After realizing this, he remembered that Dongyang was where that person lived. Even if these strange phenomena had nothing to do with that person, that person must know the truth.

If this strange phenomenon is truly related to that person, then the extent of that person's terror in his mind will definitely increase dramatically.

The ability to cause such widespread celestial changes was beyond his comprehension of ghosts...

He hadn't communicated with that person for several days since returning from Changshan.

However, he did not forget the "asking the spirits" method he had learned.

Li Xiangwen arrived at the altar he had set up, burned three sticks of incense, bowed to the altar three times, and then began the ritual of asking the spirits.

Once the ceremony was over, he sensed that this time was different from the past.

In the past, once the ritual was completed, he could have directly summoned that being.

However, this time, even after he completed the ritual, he did not feel anything unusual.

Li Xiangwen's heart skipped a beat, and some unpleasant thoughts began to form in his mind.

Did something happen to that person?
Just as he was lost in thought, his heart suddenly clenched, as if something had grabbed him.

It was as if an extremely terrifying being had cast its gaze upon him, causing his body and heart to tighten instantly.

Some thoughts appeared in his mind, making Li Xiangwen even more panicked.

He instinctively thought that something was taking over his body, but when he understood the meaning behind that thought, he was stunned.

From that thought, he actually saw the other person's confusion, as if wondering why he was performing the ritual of asking the spirit.

Li Xiangwen felt a sense of relief, which then stirred up a huge wave.

In the past, when he performed divination, that person would either come in person or send other evil entities, but this time, they communicated with him directly in this way.

How is this any different from the decrees issued by immortals?
He didn't know why that person was becoming more and more terrifying and unpredictable, but he had already guessed that the strange phenomena outside were probably related to this person.

Clearing his throat, Li Xiangwen respectfully said, "The old Taoist Xuan Gui from Changshan called to ask me about the strange phenomenon in Dongyang. I don't know how to answer, so I would like to ask you for your guidance."

As soon as he finished speaking, an obscure voice rang out in his mind.

A moment later, the sound disappeared, and Li Xiangwen, who was feeling dizzy, felt a little better.

It really was that person who caused the strange phenomenon...

He shook his head, tidied up the altar, and respectfully placed the rag doll back in its original spot. Then, he picked up his phone and called Master Xuan Gui.

As soon as the call connected, the anxious voice of the old Taoist Xuan Gui came through: "Brother, what exactly is the situation in Dongyang?"

Li Xiangwen feigned composure and said, "Don't worry, it's just a natural reaction caused by the heavens and earth out of taboo. It has no effect on ordinary people. Those strange phenomena will probably disappear after a while."

The old Taoist priest Xuan Gui caught the key phrase: "Taboo...taboo? What taboo?"

Li Xiangwen actually didn't know anything about "taboos".

But he couldn't reveal his true intentions at this point, so he pretended to be profound and said, "It's just the kind of taboo you understand. Anyway, don't worry, it's not a big problem."

After a while, the old Taoist Xuan Gui replied, "Thank you for answering my question, fellow Taoist."

Whether it was his imagination or not, Li Xiangwen felt that the old Taoist Xuan Gui's voice seemed to tremble slightly.

He was thinking about what he had heard during the divination, and at this point, he was too lazy to say anything more to Daoist Xuan Gui, so he hung up the phone directly.

……

Changshan.

The old Taoist priest Xuan Gui, standing outside the main hall, put down his phone in a daze.

Sitting in his wheelchair, Master Mingzhen frowned and asked, "Uncle-Master, I think I heard something taboo?"

Several Taoist priests, older than him, stood beside him, all looking at Xuan Gui Taoist.

The old Taoist Xuan Gui licked his lips and said in a dry voice, "He said that this strange phenomenon occurred because of the taboo of heaven and earth."

As soon as he finished speaking, you could hear a pin drop.

After a long while, Mingzhen Daoist finally said, "Uncle-Master, did you hear me correctly?"

A white-haired old Taoist standing behind him said, "The taboos of Heaven and Earth cannot be spoken of casually. Apart from the birth of some extremely evil beings, or something so terrifying that it affects the operation of Heaven and Earth and the fortune of humankind, Heaven and Earth do not have any taboos."

The old Taoist Xuan Gui said, "The two possibilities you mentioned are actually just one possibility under certain circumstances."

"What does Uncle Master mean?" Master Mingzhen seemed to understand what Master Xuangui wanted to say.

The old Taoist Xuan Gui said, "What if there were an extremely evil being, or a being who cultivates evil ways, so terrifying that they could affect the operation of heaven and earth, or even affect the fortune of humankind?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the old Taoist priest who had spoken earlier immediately shook his head: "That's impossible! What kind of person could reach the level you described? Could such a being exist in this era?"

Master Mingzhen sighed, “There are people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens. We think cultivation is becoming increasingly difficult, but there may be people who can cultivate to that level. Moreover, this may not be a modern person. If some old thing is still alive and hiding somewhere, it can scare us quite a bit if it appears. Don’t forget, Master has seen quite a few old things.”

After a moment of silence, the old Taoist priest still shook his head: "I don't think many old people will live to see this era."

Xuan Gui Daoist said, "Li Xiangwen's deeds can all be found. He only recently became mysterious. There is no doubt that there must be an extremely terrifying existence behind him. The one who solved our problem before should be that mysterious existence."

He glanced at Daoist Mingzhen: "The one who fought with Mingzhen and injured him might also be that person."

Master Mingzhen coughed twice and frowned, saying, "That one is frightening, but he doesn't seem to be that frightening."

“That person may not have gone all out,” said the old Taoist Xuan Gui. “Li Xiangwen must have just asked about this matter. The only one who knows about it and is in Dongyang is that person.”

He sighed again: "This matter has too great an impact and is beyond what Changshan can handle. I suggest we report it directly to the officials who consulted us and let them resolve it themselves."

The old Taoist standing behind Mingzhen said, "At that time, Maoshan and Longhushan will definitely send people here."

The old Taoist Xuan Gui said, "This matter can't be suppressed. It may have already reached their ears. How could they not get involved in something like this? Dongyang is about to get interesting."

He patted his sleeves and said, "I'll personally make a trip to Dongyang to see if I can get in touch with them beforehand."

Master Mingzhen frowned: "Uncle-Master..." Master Xuangui interrupted: "I've had contact with Li Xiangwen more than once or twice, so there shouldn't be any danger to his life. Didn't he ask us for some documents last time? This time I'll take more with me as a gesture of goodwill."

He looked up at the sky: "This matter has a huge impact. If it is not handled properly, who knows how much more turmoil it will cause."

Master Mingzhen said, "As long as ordinary people are not harmed, the impact of this matter can be controlled within the circle. Even if some people die, the impact will be significant, but not insignificant either."

He snorted: "Some people are used to being pampered and do things in a very assertive manner. They are used to controlling everything and feel uncomfortable when something comes out that is beyond their control."

“My master suffered a lot of trouble from them back then. He once told me that those people were blocking my way, and if they could control the quota for becoming an immortal, they could even control it. I have always remembered those words vividly.”

"Master died so young, it's definitely their fault. Let's see if these people get hurt first."

The Taoist priest standing behind him also said, "We'll settle our scores with Master sooner or later."

The old Taoist Xuan Gui said, "Your master has had a tough time. I won't say more; I'll pack my things and head to Dongyang. Whatever our reasons, we should try to make contact with that person first."

"His willingness to help us last time shows that he had good intentions towards us, so this incident shouldn't have a huge impact on us."

Master Mingzhen smiled wryly and said, "If that incident hadn't happened, communication would definitely have been easier."

The old Taoist Xuan Gui said dismissively, "The other party probably didn't take it to heart."

……

Below the Wushui River next to Changshan Mountain.

A coffin had been opened, and the Wunu lay quietly inside, her hands folded over her chest.

"My lady..."

A maid carrying a red lantern appeared silently beside the coffin.

The Wu Nu opened her eyes, revealing two dark eyes without any whites.

"Have you found out what happened?" A faint voice came from her mouth.

Half an hour ago, she was awakened from her sleep by a sudden feeling of palpitations and felt very uneasy.

Something big seems to have happened somewhere not far away that will involve her.

Given the level of unease she felt, this event must have had a significant impact on her, and might even have determined her future path.

"The investigation is complete," the maid said, her head bowed. "I visited the homes of the fishermen's descendants who serve the Empress and obtained some information from them."

"According to them, the only place nearby where something big happened was Dongyang. Half an hour ago, dark clouds suddenly gathered over Dongyang, followed by thunder, and then a sudden fog enveloped the entire city."

"Even more bizarrely, some people saw many moving ghostly figures in the fog."

After the maid finished speaking, there was no response for a long time.

She looked up and saw that the Wu Nu had sat up from the coffin, seemingly lost in thought.

"Empress, what are you..."

“Such a big thing has happened, I can’t stay out of it.” The Wu Nu slowly climbed out of the coffin. “If my Wu Nu Palace hadn’t been destroyed and my energy hadn’t been leaked out, I could have hidden for a long time, but I can’t now. Come and help me with my hair and makeup.”

As soon as she finished speaking, several red lanterns hanging on the roof lit up and then fell to the ground.

Several maids appeared under the lantern and caught it before it hit the ground.

The maiden entered a bedroom and sat down in front of the dressing table.

The maids chattered as they followed her into the room and began to help the Wu woman with her makeup and dressing.

One of the maids who was combing the Wu Nu's hair said, "It's all that person's fault. If it weren't for that person causing trouble, Your Highness could have avoided all the trouble."

Another maid said, "Her Majesty said that man's life wouldn't last long, and he might already be gone."

The woman wanted to speak, but suddenly felt a pang of heart palpitation.

……

On the outskirts of Dongyang City.

On the bus, Chi Lihui lazily said to the old man in the front seat, "Uncle Huang, this isn't my fault, is it? I was already planning to go back, but who knew such a big commotion would happen here. Isn't it obvious they're trying to keep me here?"

“This commotion isn’t good to watch.” The old man glanced solemnly at the still-spreading mist. “I’m a little uneasy. If you go in, I can’t guarantee your safety.”

"Don't worry, don't worry," Chi Lihui said with a smile. "I've already called home and told them this was my decision, and I'll take full responsibility for anything that happens. Hurry up and drive, Uncle Huang, or we'll miss the excitement!"

The old man in front sighed helplessly and drove the car into Dongyang city.

The fog at the edges wasn't very thick, so it didn't affect driving.

While examining the situation in the fog, Chi Lihui said with great interest, "Such a huge phenomenon, Longhu Mountain and Maoshan will definitely react. How many years has it been since a phenomenon like this has caused such a reaction across the entire circle? Seeing them join forces, it was truly worth the trip."

The elderly man surnamed Huang asked, "Will the family send someone over?"

Chi Lihui pointed to himself: "Look, isn't this it? The Chi family representative is right here."

The elderly man surnamed Huang shook his head speechlessly.

Chi Lihui then asked, "Uncle Huang, you're very knowledgeable. What do you think is going on with this strange phenomenon? There's an eerie aura in this fog, and I can't hide that smell from you... It's strange, could someone really be causing trouble here?"

"I haven't seen much of this before," said the old man surnamed Huang. "This scene doesn't look like someone is causing trouble; it looks more like a natural reaction from heaven and earth."

Chi Lihui frowned: "How could the heavens and earth react?"

The old man surnamed Huang said, "The heavens and earth will naturally react to things that are beyond reason. For example, when a terrifying zombie appears, there will be a tribulation of lightning."

"A tribulation of lightning?" Chi Lihui thoughtfully grabbed a handful of mist. "People who defy common sense... that sounds more interesting. Uncle Huang, I have a feeling that things here will be very interesting."

"Of course it'll be interesting," the old man surnamed Huang sighed again. "On the condition that we don't run around recklessly and lose our lives, otherwise how will we enjoy the show?"

Chi Lihui laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'm not a stupid deer. I know how to hide when I'm in danger. Speaking of which, I wonder if that person we met before will show up here?"

The elderly man surnamed Huang replied, "If they were nearby, they would definitely come; if they weren't, I don't know."

(End of this chapter)