Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 358 The Old Celestial Master's Purpose
"Misunderstand?"

A cold smile crept across Zhang Jingqing's lips.

"You crippled my disciple's limbs and wreaked havoc on my Celestial Master's Mansion during the Celestial Master's succession ceremony. Is all this a misunderstanding?"

After saying that, Zhang Jingqing glanced around and, after confirming that Liu Zhao had no other helpers, a murderous intent gradually appeared in his eyes.

"It seems like no one is coming to rescue you anymore..."

"Old Celestial Master, are you determined to exterminate them all?!"

Liu Zhao gritted his teeth and roared angrily.

"Exterminate them all? Heh, the reason I came down from the mountain is precisely to wipe out you beasts for the sake of the world!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Liu Zhao, who had been kneeling on the ground, suddenly sprang up, pulled out a long thorn from his pocket, and stabbed it fiercely into Zhang Jingqing's heart.

But just as he stood up, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck down from the sky with lightning speed!
boom! ! !
"what!!!"

With a piercing wail, the next second, Liu Zhaoyi, like the corpses on the roadside before him, turned into a charred corpse.

After doing all this, Zhang Jingqing didn't even lift her eyelids, but simply continued walking forward.

This was the sixth person he dealt with after coming down the mountain. Of the remaining thirteen people on the list, only five remained besides Yin Lin and Qian Lu.

But just as he had taken a few steps, Zhang Jingqing suddenly stopped.

"Since you're here, there's no need to hide anything."

As Zhang Jingqing finished speaking, Zhao Zhen slowly emerged from behind the tree.

"You finally came..."

Upon seeing that the visitor was none other than Zhao Zhen, the CEO of Nadutong, Zhang Jingqing showed no surprise whatsoever.

"Old Master."

Zhao Zhen bowed with his hands clasped as always.

"You didn't come here to persuade me to stop, did you?"

Faced with Zhang Jingqing's questioning, Zhao Zhen simply shook her head slowly.

“I had no such intention. On the contrary, I came here today to help you.”

"help me?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Zhang Jingqing's eyes.

Zhao Zhen didn't speak, but simply clapped his hands lightly.

Soon, several figures emerged from the woods and began to skillfully dispose of the corpses of the Quanxing demons that Zhang Jingqing had killed along the way.

After the employees from NaDuTong finished their work and left, Zhao Zhen turned his gaze back to Zhang Jingqing and slowly began to speak:

"Master, I know that your time is almost up, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jingqing's pupils instantly contracted.

The fierce killing intent that belonged to a vengeful spirit on his face quickly dissipated, replaced by an unfathomable calmness and a fleeting turbulent emotion in his eyes.

He slowly turned around, his eyes, which had seen the vicissitudes of life, like two ancient wells, fixed firmly on Zhao Zhen.

"What did you say?"

Zhang Jingqing's voice was low and calm, yet it contained a mountain-like pressure, making the air seem heavier.

Zhao Zhen met the old master's gaze without flinching, his face still displaying that gentle yet undeniable calm.

"What I mean is, I know that after passing on the Heavenly Master's Code to Zhang Zhiwei... that will be your time of return."

This time you've descended the mountain not only to seek justice for Jinzhong, but also to find a peaceful place for yourself, and incidentally, to cleanse the Celestial Master's Mansion and the world of extraordinary beings once more.

"..."

Zhang Jingqing remained silent. The wind rustled through the treetops.

His face showed no anger or panic at having his secret exposed, only a sense of understanding and a deeper complexity.

After a long while, Zhang Jingqing finally spoke slowly, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible fatigue and relief.

"The secret of the Celestial Master's Ordination is the core taboo passed down through the Celestial Master's Mansion for thousands of years. It can never be revealed except through oral transmission from one Celestial Master to another."

Zhao Zhen...how did you find out?

Zhao Zhen bowed slightly, his tone respectful and sincere.

"This junior dares not presume to claim that I have glimpsed the supreme secrets of the Celestial Master's Mansion, nor do I have any intention of coveting these secrets."

"But Elder Celestial Master, from the moment I witnessed the birth of the Eight Extraordinary Skills, some secrets that might be considered secrets by others are, in my opinion, not secrets at all."

Zhao Zhen paused, his gaze sharp as a knife.

"Your killing of these Quanxing members is certainly to avenge Jinzhong, but it's also like... clearing the way for the Celestial Master's Mansion."

"Clear the road?" Zhang Jingqing's eyes flickered slightly.

"Correct."

Zhao Zhen took a step forward, lowering his voice even further, yet each word was clear.

"You are cleaning up potential future troubles for the Celestial Master's Mansion."

As you know, once the immortals pass away, the Celestial Master's Mansion will undergo a generational change. Brother Zhiwei has just assumed the position and his prestige has not yet been established. This is precisely the time when some dormant forces will make rash moves.

Since they dared to openly launch a large-scale attack on Longhu Mountain before, they will surely do even more outrageous things in the future.

So you want to use your last bit of strength to eliminate as many of his henchmen as possible, to dampen his arrogance, and to buy some time for the Celestial Master's Mansion and the world of supernatural beings.

Zhang Jingqing listened quietly, her expression not changing much, but her tense shoulders seemed to relax slightly.

"Chairman Zhao's meticulousness and profound insight are truly admirable. It seems you've seen right through my selfish motives..."

"It's not out of selfishness, but out of a sense of righteousness," Zhao Zhen said earnestly.

"This further proves the purpose of my coming here."

Old Celestial Master, your journey is fraught with danger. Since the other side dared to make a move on Longhu Mountain, they must also be wary of you coming down the mountain.

They were numerous and powerful, used unorthodox methods, and had a mastermind lurking in the shadows.

Although your achievements are comparable to those of nature, but...

Zhao Zhen didn't finish speaking, but the meaning was already clear: Zhang Jingqing, who had lost the Heavenly Master's Seal, was nearing the end of his life and could not be allowed to fight for long.

"So, you brought people here to lend me a hand?"

Zhang Jingqing's tone revealed neither joy nor anger.

“Yes, but not entirely.” Zhao Zhen’s gaze was intense.

"What I want to do is to ensure that your will is carried out and that you leave no trace of the 'dust' you want to sweep away!"
The power of Na Du Tong has now spread out, tracking the whereabouts of the Quanxing masters, especially those involved in the attack on Jinzhong.

"This junior has come in person to seek your permission, Elder Celestial Master. All-Knowing Tong intends to use you as bait, waiting until Quanxing is completely desperate before joining forces with you from within to wipe out these lunatics in one fell swoop!"

At this point, a cold glint began to flash in Zhao Zhen's eyes.

Zhang Jingqing didn't speak. He looked up at the thick, lead-gray clouds, where a thin electric snake was faintly visible deep within the clouds.

The wind grew stronger, blowing his gray hair and robes.

After a long while, Zhang Jingqing finally looked away and turned to Zhao Zhen with a complex expression.

There was reflection, emotion, and a clear-headed decision.

"Brother Zuo, if you have a spirit in heaven and see this scene, you should be able to die without regrets..."

(End of this chapter)