With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 395 The Lonely Martial Arts of the Eight Immortals Temple: One Saint and Two Heavenly Kings!

This is his evaluation as a "real combat elite," which brings the United Nations mission system and the priority push of "high-difficulty" missions.

The fact that a senior second-tier member has gone missing makes this situation extremely difficult.

After thinking about it, Meng Chuan decided to give up for now and ignore it.

"I can defeat a second-level limit, but I don't have the ability to make a living person vanish without a trace."

I suspect this was mostly the work of the demonic path. This kind of task is better suited for a martial arts master like Senior Brother Chen Jing; only then would the success be guaranteed.

While he was practicing his inner energy cultivation technique and adjusting his breathing, he opened the "Task Details" again.

I reviewed the police station's preliminary investigation results.

A moment later, Meng Chuan was even more certain of his guess.

The disappearance of the Flying Star Pavilion Master is most likely related to the demonic forces.
He had a vague feeling that the Demon Summoning Palace had been destroyed twice in Yong'an.

Could it be that he went to develop his career in a small city like Fucheng?
After finishing his mental cultivation practice, he relayed his guesses to Chief Inspector Long.

Ask him to remind the police station in Fucheng that they could investigate along the line of the Demon Summoning Temple.

On the other end of the phone, Chief Inspector Long looked somewhat surprised.

In his memory, Meng Chuan was always known for being "strong, capable of fighting, and able to withstand heavy blows".

When will I be as wise as myself?
Coming to his senses, he smiled and nodded, saying:
Don't worry, your guess is also part of their investigation plan.

However, no activity traces of the Summoning Demon Palace forces or demonic followers have been detected so far.

Okay, I just received the assignment from the school. I don't have the skills to take it on, but I thought I'd offer some advice.

Haha, it's okay, it's good that you have the intention.

Meng Chuan, I heard you're close to breaking through to the second limit. When are you going to break through?

On the other end of the phone, Meng Chuan smiled confidently:
[Within three days!]

Meanwhile, preparations for the Lunar New Year were underway in Yong'an City.

Meanwhile, in the demon's lair outside the city, war raged.

This is exactly what the old saying means: when you are living a peaceful life, there is always someone who has to bear the burden for you.

The work on dealing with the [Crow] demon's lair outside the city is nearing completion.

However, there are still garrison troops and social martial artists working together to clear the battlefield.

The newly formed demon nest [Snow Demon Deer] near Fucheng, after the death of its nest master, the Great Demon Deer King.

The Central Military Academy requisitioned the "demon's lair" for training exercises, and will open access to the public afterward.

As for the most dangerous one, [Lingnu].
Winter arrives in the Qinling Mountains, snow weighs down the pine branches and falls in a rustling sound.

The garrison troops of the Three Qin regions waded through the streams, where a thick layer of ice had formed on the surface, gleaming like shattered silver.

Footprints were deeply embedded in the white carpet, and not far away, a dense forest was shrouded in a thick, leaden-gray fog.

This thick fog is the entrance to [Lingnu].

Half a kilometer away, the Lingnu Special Operations Command Center is located here.

Lifting the heavy windproof curtain, a pure white halo floated above the head seat facing the main entrance of the tent.

It is precisely the manifestation of the spirit of [Fuguang Dasheng·Zhou Yun].

To my left sat a man as strong as a bear; just sitting there, his head almost touched the top of the tent.

Guarding the northern lands, [Tianxiong Shakes the Mountain - Lu Ang].

To the right of Zhou Yun, the Great Sage, was an old Taoist priest with a worried expression.

The current Palace Master of Baxian Temple, [Xuanweizi·Wuyang].

The Baxian Temple was built a thousand years ago and was the largest Taoist temple in Yong'an in ancient times.

It houses statues of the Eight Immortals, including Tieguai Li and Han Zhongli, and was extremely popular in ancient times.

Legend has it that Lü Dongbin, the ancestor of Taoism, manifested here long ago, making it a pilgrimage site for Taoist believers.

And now
Although it followed the era of martial arts and qi cultivation, Baxian Temple was reorganized into the Baxian Temple Taoist Academy.

However, its student recruitment is too poor; in Yong'an, it's not as well-known as Yong'an Wuhan University.
But Wu Yang wasn't worried about that. He had something else on his mind, pressing down on his chest like a heavy stone.

The palace was facing a talent shortage and was reduced to a "minor force".

Even the incense offerings to the "Eight Immortals" have weakened.

Has the demonic contamination already occurred?

Wu Yang was unaware, and dared not even think about it.

Like Lu Ang in the left-hand position, he is a Six-Limit Martial Arts King.

Even as a veteran superstar who has been in the game for a century, his strength surpasses that of Lu Ang.

In Taoism, the Five Limits Venerables are called True Lords, while the Six Limits Heavenly Kings are close to the Tao and are also called "Taoist Lords".

However, at this moment, Daoist Wuyang's figure did not possess the majestic presence of a Heavenly King like Lu Ang; instead, he appeared somewhat hunched and dejected.
The three of them—one Great Sage and two Heavenly Kings—represent the importance that the Great Chu Dynasty placed on Ling Nu.

To be precise, it is about giving sufficient attention to the "ultimate darkness" behind its nodes.

The ultimate darkness within the Qinling Mountains is officially known as the "Ancestral Dragon."

The power of its Demon Nest Lord is comparable to that of a Heavenly Demon Marshal like the Whisper of the Mountains, who is restricted by the rules of the mortal world to the depths of the Demon Nest and unable to move.

However, this does not mean that their generals cannot descend to the human world through key points and the Demoness's Lair.
Besides the three people, bigwigs from various factions around Yong'an were also present.

If Meng Chuan were here, he would surely recognize Principal Yang, Principal Yin, and even Secretary Wang of Yong'an City sitting at the very end.
He is a top figure in Yong'an City, a martial arts master.

But here, being able to sit and listen in is already a privilege.

Didn't you see that the Yong'an City garrison commander, who is also a martial arts master, was standing behind Lu Ang?
Everyone held their breath, waiting for the Great Sage at the head of the group to speak.

Silence reigned inside the tent, a tense atmosphere pervading the space.

The ball of light suddenly flickered a few times, as if a "signal" had been connected.

Upon seeing this, everyone immediately sat up straight.

A few breaths later, Zhou Yun's figure remained hidden, still just a ball of white light, with only his voice emanating from him.

"Secretary Wang?" "Here!"

Secretary Wang was startled and quickly responded.

"It's okay. You're sitting the furthest away, so I'm just testing whether you can hear me."

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“I heard you very clearly, Mr. Zhou.”

The ball of light flashed a few more times, and Zhou Yun's voice drifted out:
"Ling Nu is easy to deal with; the masters present can handle it."

The key lies in the nodes. Lu Zhenshou and Wu Yang Laodaojun guard one side of Ling Nu's node, while I go to the other side to destroy the node.

If a Heavenly Demon General or Commander-in-Chief were to escape from the Ancestral Dragon while I was off guard.

"You two should hold them off until I return."

"clear."

Everyone said in unison.

They already had their own ideas, because this was the Great Chu, when facing the Demon Nest that connected to the ultimate dark node.

This is the most reliable approach, selected through several rounds of practice.

The key to this mission is for the Great Sage to completely destroy the node connecting the two from the other side.

"I have limited time, and I still need to go to Taihang to exchange for Xun Sheng."

"You're only responsible for destroying the nodes and dealing with the great demons that escaped from the Ancestral Dragon. Everything else within Lingnu is your responsibility."

"Understood, Zhou Sheng, rest assured, leave the rest to us."

Lu Ang spoke on behalf of everyone.

"Okay, let's get started now, I'm on my way."

The signal was poor, and as Zhou Yun finished speaking, the light dissipated.

Everyone stood up and acted according to Zhou Sheng's instructions.

Wu Yang slowly stood up, and after a brief moment of eye contact with Lu Ang, their figures disappeared simultaneously.

As the surrounding scenery changed, Lu Ang's voice rang out:

"Lord Wu Dao, what are your thoughts on the matter of renovating the Martial Shrine?"

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Wu Yang remained silent the whole way, and only spoke after a few breaths when they reached the key point.

His voice was initially subdued, then became somewhat agitated:
"Old Daoist, you are a wise man. Regarding the [Temple], although it's not yet certain whether the Eight Immortals have been corrupted by demons, or even if all of them have been corrupted, they must all be condemned, Old Daoist."

Seeing that Wu Yang's emotions were becoming increasingly agitated, Lu Ang quickly interrupted him:

"Daojun, you flatter me. The legacy of the Eight Immortals still exists, doesn't it? The Eight Immortals Temple wasn't shut down or demolished; it's just that incense is no longer offered. But the martial arts spirit remains, and who knows, one day in the future..."

Upon hearing this, Wu Yang remained silent for a moment, then nodded emphatically.
Now that things have come to this, he has to consider the bigger picture.

The tide is turning, and it involves "demon contamination".

Not to mention him, even the forces behind the Great Sage would have to compromise.

Whether a martial god with eight limits can defeat the Heavenly Demon deep within the [Ultimate Darkness] is unknown.

However, preventing its strength from further increasing is the bottom line that the current martial arts world must adhere to.

The next day, a cordon had been set up in a corner of the Qinling Mountains.

It is located in Yong'an City, which is two to three hundred kilometers away from the Qinling Mountains.

Meng Chuan had just finished his mental cultivation practice and had been looking at news about the area around Yong'an and the United University mission system when the [Demon Nest Recruitment] mission was pushed to him again.

He pondered in his heart:

"The Shaanxi Garrison is issuing a call for cooperation to the Northern Associated University. Seven days are required, and generous rewards are offered."

This time, they assisted the garrison in clearing out the outer demons surrounding Lingnu Demon Nest.

All merits earned in battle were settled at 120% of the normal rate, with subsidies provided by the Great Chu Army.

It's a pity, I was just a few days away from breaking through the second limit.

Even if he breaks through, he still needs to recuperate after the mutation ends, so he won't be able to catch up.

"Lao Xu and his buddies really pulled off a killing spree. They earned a lot of merit points over seven days, plus school credits."

Xu Qingfeng and the Longhu brothers, perhaps spurred on by his impending breakthrough to second place, all chose to stay at school for extra training.

"New Year? What New Year! I want to practice martial arts!"

It's hard to imagine that these are the words that the previously "lazy" Xu Qingfeng would utter.
Now that Lingnu's Demon Nest is open for recruitment, it can be considered a reward for the three of them who persisted in staying in Lishan and worked hard.

"Once Ah Long emerges from the demon's lair, he'll probably be close to reaching the second limit."

Chu Yanlong's five orifices are now complete, and his six orifices are connected. With the remaining two or three hundred units of Qi and blood, his six orifices will be filled with Qi and blood without any leakage.

Meng Chuan had heard the other party say that his "Martial Arts Guidelines" had reached their limit.

Once the three flowers are in harmony and the Qi and blood are in perfect balance, one can attempt a breakthrough.

I'm afraid they won't be much slower than me.

But Meng Chuan had no other thoughts; they were all just pigeons, and besides, he wanted to be the first to drive the "Land Rover".
A person's life is not just about solitary martial arts.

Just like climbing a mountain, if someone can support you, you can probably climb even higher.

Meng Chuan also sincerely hopes that his friends will become stronger and stronger, so that they can catch up with his pace.

As for those who have fallen behind on the path of martial arts but are determined to continue climbing, Meng Chuan is willing to lend a hand.

Meng Chuan also understands those who are unwilling to continue striving upwards.

After all, for most people, martial arts is not everything in life.

"The path of martial arts is like climbing to the heavens. Some are willing to walk alongside you on the clouds, while others are content to bow their heads and watch the dust. I will walk towards the peak myself and not block the path of others."

(End of this chapter)