Chapter 271

Chapter 271 Hu Zezhi’s Plea, Sacred Heart Cliff

Hu Zezhi was bewildered   after hearing the conversation between Lin Zhirui and the old doctor.

What did she mean by a dark aura on her face, implying a catastrophe

? Could it be that she would face a life-or-death crisis in the near future? She couldn’t help but ask.   Unexpectedly, when she asked, Lin Zhirui and the old doctor looked at her with a hint of pity in their eyes.   This made Hu Zezhi even more anxious.   ”Miss Hu, it’s like this…”   Lu Qing then spoke, outlining the situation.   Hu Zezhi had to be told about this, and she had a right to know.   However, Lu Qing didn’t mention her imminent death, but rather that she was likely to face a catastrophe in the near future.   Even so, Hu Zezhi felt uneasy.   After all, the people sitting before her were influential figures she had never imagined.   If even they found it difficult, how could she possibly resolve the crisis on her own?   Feeling the panic in the girl’s heart, the old doctor asked again: “Zhirui, is there any way to resolve this situation? Can we just watch the disaster happen?”   Hu Zezhi immediately looked at Lin Zhirui hopefully.   Lin Ruizhi pondered for a moment and said, “The secrets of fate are ever-changing and mysterious.   No one’s destiny is predetermined, and the future is uncertain.   The so-called art of divination is simply to deduce a person’s future possibilities and determine a path with a relatively high probability of occurring.   But fate is full of countless possibilities. Often, a sudden thought can change a person’s life and disrupt all future events.   So, Miss Hu, there is no need to worry too much.   The dark aura between your brows only foreshadows that you will soon encounter great danger.   But it does not mean that you will definitely die.   As long as you are cautious and careful recently, avoid taking risks, and associate with more blessed people,   perhaps at some point, the disaster will disappear on its own.”   After hearing Lin Zhirui’s words, Hu Zezhi felt a little relieved, although she didn’t get the answer she wanted most.   However, when she heard about associating more with blessed people, her heart moved, and she couldn’t help but look towards Lu Qing and the others.   She felt that she had nearly been killed by those beastly individuals that day, and it was Lu Qing and the others who had saved her.   If there were any blessed people, then Lu Qing and the others were undoubtedly her greatest benefactors.   Lu Qing felt Hu Zezhi’s gaze and smiled faintly, “Don’t worry, Miss Hu. As friends, we won’t sit idly by and watch you suffer.”   She was actually quite curious about what kind of murderous intent could have caused such a person of such great fortune to appear doomed.   Was it a human being, or some unknown natural disaster?   Logically, shouldn’t a person of Hu Zezhi’s fortune be protected by it, able to turn misfortune into good fortune?   Could it be that a disaster could actually destroy the fortune of such a person of great fortune?   Hearing Lu Qing’s words of comfort, Hu Zezhi felt even more at ease.   She also reflected that Lu Qing and the others had saved her life in the first place.   If it hadn’t been for Lu Qing’s intervention, she would have been a rotting corpse at the bottom of the cliff, tortured and dead.   It can be said that she has earned it to be alive until now.   In this case, what else is there for her to be afraid of.   Could it be that when the so-called disaster comes, no matter how bad the outcome is, it can be more terrible than what happened that day?   Thinking of this, Hu Zezhi’s expression became calm and firm.   She stood up and saluted Lu Qingyingying.   ”Thank you, Mr. Lu, but Zezhi has another request, I hope you can agree.”   ”What is it, just tell me.”   ”In front of Qinglong Pass, Zezhi was coerced by the evil people and almost died in the wilderness. Fortunately, you rescued me and I was spared from humiliation and died unjustly.   Your kindness to Zezhi is as heavy as a mountain. Zezhi will remember it in her heart and will never forget it. I want to repay you.   The only thing I can do is to beg you to agree to one thing for Zezhi.”   Hu Zezhi paused here, and then continued with a firm tone: “As Lord Zhirui said, the future is really unpredictable.   If God wants to kill Zezhi, Zezhi had no choice but to accept the calamity.   Zezhi knew that Master Lu valued friendship, but my request is that if the calamity is truly unavoidable and threatens to harm you,   please do not risk your own life. Let Zezhi bear my fate.   Otherwise, if you trade your safety for Zezhi’s life,   even if Zezhi survives, she will surely suffer a lifetime of unrest. It would be better for her to accept her fate.   A hush fell in the courtyard.   Everyone stared at Hu Zezhi in surprise, having never imagined that this was the young woman’s request.   Lu Qing quietly observed the determination on Hu Zezhi’s face.   Suddenly, he smiled faintly, “Don’t worry, Miss Hu. Although I pride myself on my strength, I am by no means reckless. If the situation is truly impossible, I will not overestimate my capabilities.”   ”Then Zezhi will be relieved.”   Lin Zhirui observed this scene and shook his head slightly.   He could see that Hu Zezhi’s words came from the heart.   She really didn’t want Lu Qing and the others to be in danger because of her.

But he also understood the dispositions of Lu Qing and the old doctor.

It was impossible for them to watch a young woman perish, let alone Miss Hu, someone they knew.

However, he also knew that if there was any hope for the young woman, it would likely only be for Lu Qing and the others.

After all, both of them were figures he couldn’t even fathom, while Elder Chen radiated an uncanny aura of virtue, truly a blessed person.

But how could Elder Chen’s aura of virtue have intensified so much more in just two years?

Curious, Lin Zhirui observed the faint golden glow around the old doctor, invisible to the n*ked eye.

Compared to two years ago, the aura of virtue was much stronger.

Could it be that the old doctor had performed some great good deed in those two years?

Once Hu Zezhi had calmed down, Lu Qing began to inquire about other matters.

“Sir Zhirui, a lot has happened on our way here. We also met with Senior Xuanjizi in Qinglong City, so I have something to ask you.”

“You’ve met Uncle Xuanjizi?” Lin Zhirui was a little surprised.

“Yes, Senior Xuanjizi said that not long ago, the sound of the Dao of Heaven and Earth resounded throughout the universe, spiritual energy revived, and undercurrents surged in Zhongzhou, with major sects fighting each other.

The conflict was later quelled by the three Holy Lords. May I ask, Sir Zhirui, what is the current state of the situation in Zhongzhou, and in the Holy City and the Holy Mountain?”

Lu Qing didn’t try to be polite and ask directly.

He knew that when talking to a wise man like Lin Zhirui, honesty was the best way to communicate.

Sure enough, after hearing Lu Qing’s words, Lin Zhirui did not feel disgusted, but fell into deep thought.

After a while, he slowly said: “The current situation in Zhongzhou is not good.”

“Oh, what do you mean?”

“Since you two have met my uncle Xuanjizi, you should know why the two major sects had a conflict and fought like that.”

Lu Qing nodded: “Senior Xuanjizi said that the two major sects were originally feuds, and they were fighting for the ancient practice method, so they did not hesitate to fight to the death.”

“Yes, the two major sects are indeed feuds, but what really caused them to break the rules and fight is the ancient practice method that can refine spiritual energy for their own use.”

“But didn’t Senior Xuanjizi say that the three saints personally came forward and took out several ancient practice methods for the major sects to comprehend and stop the fighting?”

“The three saints did take out three ancient practice methods.

However, they did not give the exercises directly to the major sects.

Instead, they engraved them on the holy mountain for all warriors in the world to go and comprehend.”

Lin Zhirui said something that surprised Lu Qing very much.

“Inscribed on the Holy Mountain?” The old doctor was also a little surprised.

“Yes, the three techniques are now inscribed on the Holy Heart Cliff of the Holy Mountain.

The three Holy Lords have said that any warrior in the world, no matter who they are, who can reach the Holy Heart Cliff can comprehend the techniques.

As for how much they can comprehend, it depends on their understanding and opportunity.”

“So that’s the case! The breadth of mind of the three Holy Lords is truly admirable,” Lu Qing exclaimed in sincere admiration.

If it were him, he wouldn’t have the courage to so selflessly give away his treasured techniques.

“The Holy Lords’ hearts are naturally beyond the reach of the likes of us,” Lin Zhirui said.

“Similarly, after the three Holy Lords’ decision was announced, it caused a sensation throughout Zhongzhou.

For a time, all the powerful warriors in Zhongzhou who received the news rushed to the Holy Mountain.

They wanted to climb the mountain as soon as possible to comprehend the supreme skills.

It is said that the news has gradually spread to the outer states, and no one knows how many warriors will continue to rush here.

Now in the Holy City, no one knows how many martial arts masters are lurking.

Many of them have grudges against each other, and when enemies meet, they are naturally jealous of each other.

These days, people die in battles every day in the Holy City.

The Holy City is now in a state of uncertainty, and it is unknown when something big will happen.”

“Why is that?” Lu Qing was puzzled. “They traveled all over the place to come to the Holy City. Isn’t comprehending the skills the most important thing? Why do they have to fight?”

“That’s because, of course, although the Holy Lords allow any warrior in the world to comprehend the skills on the Holy Heart Cliff

, not every warrior is qualified to climb the Holy Heart Cliff.”

Lu Qing’s heart moved: “Sir Zhirui, is there any mystery about this Holy Heart Cliff?”

“Of course there is. Young friend Lu Qing should have heard that ordinary people are not allowed to climb the Holy Mountain, right?”

“Yes, I have heard that.”

“The Holy Lords issued this ban because a mysterious power envelopes the Holy Mountain.

This mysterious power not only makes the body feel unusually heavy, but also suppresses the mind and will.

Not only ordinary people, but even ordinary warriors would struggle to take more than a few steps if they attempted to climb.

Furthermore, the mysterious power grows stronger the closer they get to the summit.

In some places, even those at the Innate Realm are forbidden from venturing.

The Cliff of the Sacred Heart is located midway up the Holy Mountain.

There, the mysterious power is so intense, the suppression so intense that even ordinary Innate Realm warriors would struggle to withstand it for long. If even ordinary Innate Realm warriors

struggle to stay there for long, how could warriors below that level possibly reach the Holy Mountain Cliff?”

“…” Lu Qing was silent for a moment.

However, he could vaguely guess the three Holy Lords’ intention.

An ancient method capable of refining spiritual energy must be extremely profound, requiring extremely high cultivation requirements.

Even if an ordinary warrior mastered it, they would be unable to comprehend it.

Perhaps only those gifted cultivators with exceptional aptitude and willpower, or those at the Xiantian realm who have already opened their Qi channels, are qualified to practice.

“Then, Master Zhirui, have you ever gone to Sacred Heart Cliff to comprehend a technique?”

Wei Zi’an, who had been listening nearby, suddenly asked curiously.

“No,” Lin Zhirui shook his head. “Originally, when the Saint Masters first recorded the technique, I wanted to go and see it for myself.

But my master said that I had just achieved a breakthrough and my foundation was not yet solid.

Rashly comprehending a more advanced technique would not only be harmful, but would also easily disrupt my mind and be detrimental to my martial arts path.

Therefore, he told me to calm down and solidify my foundation before going to Sacred Heart Cliff to comprehend it.”

“It seems that the technique the Saint Masters have brought out must be extremely profound. Even a simple contemplation of it could disturb the mind of a Xiantian realm expert,” Lu Qing exclaimed in surprise.

“That’s natural. It is said that so much time has passed since the Holy Lords engraved the exercises.

The supreme elders of the major sects and the powerful innate realm masters

have made some gains, but so far no one has been able to break the shackles and step into a higher and incredible realm.

You can imagine how difficult it is to comprehend those three exercises.

By the way, Senior Chen, you have a deep fortune and a high realm. Why don’t you go and comprehend them? Perhaps you will gain something.”

Lin Zhirui suddenly said to the old doctor.

“Haha, so many powerful masters from major sects haven’t grasped the secret. I’m an old man with a dull mind, so I won’t show off my talent,” the old doctor chuckled.

“Senior Chen, you’re joking. If you call me dull, then I’m afraid we’re as stupid as pigs.”

Lin Zhirui laughed. Senior Chen was still so humble.

He knew that the old doctor not only possessed the light of merit and deep blessings,

but also had excellent martial arts talent.

He still couldn’t forget the shock he felt when the old doctor displayed the innate realm when he stopped Yan Canghai outside the Cang County gate more than two years ago.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhirui’s heart moved, and he remembered something: “Oh, Senior Chen, since you have come to the Holy City, there is one person you should pay attention to.”

“Who?”

“Wang Cangyi. Not long ago, several Supreme Elders from the Tiancang Sect in the northern border also came to the Holy City. Among them was Yan Canghai, who had clashed with you before.”

“It’s him!”

Hearing the name Wang Cangyi, not only the old doctor and Lu Qing were surprised.

Even Wei Zian and Ma Gu were stunned.

(End of this chapter)