He's alone, but he's a tomb raider!

Nothing was said that night. As the sun rose the next morning and golden light bathed the mountains, Qin Yun was already in Fujian, regardless of what others thought.

The place before us, with its towering peaks and rolling sea of ​​clouds, was the site of the Sanyimen garrison during the Republic of China era.

However, since Zuo Ruotong passed away, and with the three disciples of the sect almost all killed or injured, the sect has ceased to exist.

The original Sanyi Gate has now become Sanyi Mountain!

The once-prestigious sect has now faded into the background, transformed into a popular tourist attraction.

The old temple gate has been converted into a tourist attraction, and there are many swindlers hired by the tourism bureau to trick tourists into donating money for incense.

Fortunately, compared to famous mountains and rivers like Songshan, Wudangshan, and Longhushan, the level of commercialization at Sanyi Mountain is still acceptable.

Tickets cost 28 yuan. Since I graduated a long time ago, I couldn't enjoy the student discount.

After walking up about two or three hundred steps along the main road, Qin Yun saw a courtyard that looked somewhat familiar.

Beside a quaint courtyard at the foot of Mount Sanyi, a group of tourists are gathered listening to the tour guide's explanation.

The tour guide, wearing a red hat and holding a flag, pointed to the old, large water vats neatly arranged in the courtyard and the stacks of dry firewood, and spoke with great emotion.

"Dear visitors, legend has it that this is the place where the disciples of the Sanyi Sect once practiced asceticism!"

In the Xuanmen culture, although the Sanyi Sect is not as famous as Zhengyi, Wudang, and Quanzhen, it has produced many highly accomplished masters in the past!

Unfortunately, in chaotic times, Bodhi remains indifferent, while Laozi wields his sword to save the common people!

During that national war, the disciples of the Sanyi Sect went down the mountain to fight against the Japanese invaders with their own flesh and blood, and were eventually almost all killed or wounded.

The once-thriving orthodox Xuanmen sects declined from then on.

To this day, only a few sticks of incense burn in the temple gates!

The tour guide's sales pitch sounds like something the tourism bureau hired to fool people.

Because of the disciples' travels down the mountain, the Sanyi Sect is indeed somewhat famous locally, but it's definitely not as exaggerated as the tour guide described.

Furthermore, the tour guide made a big mistake!

Unlike Zhengyi, Wudang, and Quanzhen, the Sanyi Sect, despite its great prosperity, was not among the Xuanmen (Taoist sects).

However, they are just ordinary people after all.

Tour guides' primary goal is to boost consumption; things like these old stories are certainly not within their scope of work.

Feeling interested, Qin Yun didn't rush to go up the mountain. Instead, he followed the tour guide and strolled around the courtyard.

If I remember correctly, this was the place where the Sanyi Sect used to test its disciples.

People like Lu Jin, Liu Deshui, and the mischievous Li Muxuan all spent their first time here.

Only after passing the test can one be accepted into the sect and become an inner disciple!

……

Tour guide: "It is said that the San Yi School selects disciples based on their character, not on their talent or aptitude, but only on their diligence."

In ancient times, when disciples first entered the sect, they had to fetch water, store it in vats, and chop firewood to start fires every day.

The more diligently one works and the more hardship one endures, the more sincere one's heart becomes, and the greater the chance of being accepted into a master's school and learning the supreme Dao!

Upon hearing about the spirit of hard work and perseverance, the surrounding tourists nodded in admiration, marveling at the arduous cultivation of Taoist practitioners in ancient times and the principle that the path to enlightenment lies solely in diligence.

In their minds, this wasn't just the case at Sanyi Gate; the same principle applied to the craters left by the warrior monks at Duolin Temple.

However, as Qin Yun stood in the crowd listening to the tour guide's introduction, he couldn't help but shake his head.

It is truly true that a single sentence can convey a profound truth, while countless books can contain false teachings!

Contrary to what ordinary people imagine, ordinary sects are another matter. However, any sect related to orthodox Xuanmen never advocates excessive labor, let alone ascetic training that exhausts the body.

What is spiritual practice?

Cultivate your nature and life, nourish your qi and blood, and solidify your foundation in Tao!

This process requires a balance of tension and relaxation, and just the right amount of time.

Excessive physical exertion, strain on muscles and bones, and depletion of vital energy will only damage the foundation and sever the path to enlightenment, which is the greatest taboo in spiritual practice.

A sect will never mold its disciples through mindless drudgery.

If it is truly as the tour guide said—hard work is the path to enlightenment, and exhaustion is the essence of sincerity.

Back then, Liu Deshui, who was the most willing to put in his life's effort among the members of the Sanyi Sect, should have had the highest cultivation level and been the most valued.

But the actual history is quite the opposite.

Born into the prestigious Lu family, Lu Jin, who knew from a young age that he would not harm himself, and the quick-witted Li Muxuan, were the people chosen by the Sanyi Sect.

It cannot be said that Liu Deshui lacked talent, nor can it be said that his diligence was wrong.

However, his opportunity did not lie with the Trinity Sect!

Getting back to the point, the rumors circulating in the streets are nothing more than idle gossip and fabrications by later generations who are trying to appear cultured.

Qin Yun was too lazy to argue and had no interest in listening to these false and unofficial histories.

After a quick glance, I confirmed that this was the entrance to the Sanyi Gate.

I bought a panoramic map of the scenic area on a whim, avoided the noisy crowds, and walked alone along a secluded mountain path straight to the primeval forest behind the mountain.

After all, Qin Yun spent 28 yuan to climb Sanyi Mountain today, not just for sightseeing.

The ancient forest behind the mountain is secluded and deep, with towering ancient trees and overgrown weeds covering the path.

Because it has never been developed or constructed, it has long been isolated from human life, and its tranquility is somewhat eerie.

Although there was a sign saying "No Entry for Tourists" hanging above, Qin Yun had already entered the back mountain in a flash.

"I remember it was a cave where you could see the sun; it must have been in a pretty high place!"

But before Qin Yun could follow his memory, climb Mount Sanyi, and enter the dense forest, his eyes had already narrowed.

"We've been following you all this way, and there's no one around anymore. Why don't you show yourself?"

As soon as he finished speaking, realizing that they had been discovered, a murderous intent suddenly erupted in the forest!

Brush brush!

In the blink of an eye, twenty or thirty dark figures suddenly darted out from behind the trees, bushes, and treetops!

They were all dressed in black, their faces covered and heads bound, with samurai swords at their waists. Their movements were swift and their aura sinister!

This outfit is somewhat similar to that of Higashikazu, who was stationed at the Kwantung Army base.

Fortunately, it wasn't the ninja in the green vest and slippers from my memory.

If you're from Konoha, I might give you some face, but if you're from Mount Hiei...

I can imitate Night Guy's taijutsu, but you'd better actually have the Rinnegan!

……

The blade was drawn, its cold light gleaming, locking onto Qin Yun and sealing off all escape routes.

In the center of the crowd, a slender female ninja slowly stepped out.

"That man! Hand over Hiruma!"

"This is a legendary weapon passed down through my Bihe Mountain; it is not for you to possess!"

"If you know what's good for you, hand it over immediately, and we might still spare your body!"

"If you resist, this place will be your burial ground, and we will personally take up our swords and behead you!"

After the female ninja leader finished speaking, all the ninjas rushed forward, adopting a posture of forcibly seizing the sword and ruthlessly killing the victim.

"They may have petty courtesy but lack principle, they fear power but don't cherish virtue; the Japanese devils will always be Japanese devils!"

Facing the fully alert and murderous ninjas of Mount Hiei, Qin Yun wasn't particularly afraid. After casually cursing, he continued...

"You lot are no match for me!"

The gaze penetrates the layers of soil beneath the ground.

"Friend, you've been following me since last night, why haven't you come out yet?"

As Qin Yun finished speaking, the soil beneath their feet suddenly loosened!

Bang!

A tall figure burst from the ground and landed steadily!

The man was tall and slender, with a mole between his eyebrows.

His demeanor was fierce, his eyes and brows held an extreme warlike intent, and his aura was condensed and restrained. He appeared ordinary, but in reality, he possessed the power to shatter mountains and split rocks.

It was Ding Shian, who was known as one of the two heroes in the circle of extraordinary people!