Chapter 265

Chapter 265: The Sound of Heaven and Earth Reappears, the Essence of the Moon

“Is this…”

“The Sound of Heaven and Earth?”

Lu Qing and the old doctor, who were preparing to study the poisonous blood, were startled at first when they sensed the vast ripples of heaven and earth, then expressions of shock crossed their faces.   They

discovered that this ripple was identical to the Sound of Heaven and Earth that had occurred when the laws of nature began to shift.

Immediately, they both abandoned their studies of the poisonous blood and

hurried out of the room, gazing upwards. “Brother!”   Xiaoyan, holding Xiaoli, ran out of the room.   Clearly, she and Xiaoli had also heard the Sound of Heaven and Earth.   ”Young Master Lu!” Hu Zezhi limped out of his room, a look of panic on his face. “What’s that sound?”   ”I’ll explain it to you later. Let’s get to the roof first.”   Lu Qing’s expression was solemn. Holding Xiaoyan in one hand and Hu Zezhi’s arm in the other, they leaped to the rooftop of the inn in a few bounds.   The old doctor, however, was even more relaxed, strolling leisurely and effortlessly onto the rooftop.   Hu Zezhi’s relaxed demeanor made him stare.   Only then did she realize that the always kind and gracious old doctor was also a martial arts master she had never imagined.   The inn’s rooftop was quite flat. Lu Qing asked Hu Zezhi to take a seat, then looked up at the sky. ”   Hum… ”   Then, another invisible sound of heaven and earth began to echo, resounding through the heavens. ”   Master Lu, this…”   Hu Zezhi realized that the sound she had just heard had actually come from the heavens above, and her mouth dropped open.   ”Shut up.”   But Lu Qing didn’t have time to explain.   He was observing the sky.   Today was a full moon.   But only then did he realize that the night sky was exceptionally clear, the moon exceptionally bright and clear, even giving off a faint, oppressive feeling.   Hu Zezhi suppressed her doubts and looked up at the sky together.   ”Hum…   ” Another sound of heaven and earth began to echo.   And so, they remained quietly on the rooftop, listening to each and every one of these heart-shaking sounds.   Finally, after the ninth sound, the world returned to peace.   But Lu Qing and the old doctor’s expressions didn’t relax.   They sensed a growing pressure between heaven and earth.   The bright moon grew even rounder and larger,   as if something was brewing within it, trying to break free.   Lu Qing stared intently at the moon, trying to discern something.   But this time, his unwavering ability failed for the first time.   Although he could see the moon, he wasn’t sure if it was too far away or too high a level.   He looked for a long time, but no note appeared in his field of vision.   While his ability couldn’t detect any useful information, Lu Qing could sense a certain aura brewing between heaven and earth.   ”Ah~”   As the strange aura brewed, Xiao Li, in Xiao Yan’s arms, began to stir inexplicably.   ”Xiao Li, what’s wrong?” Xiao Yan soothed his head with her hand.   Lu Qing’s heart stirred, and he was about to ask   when he heard their two tall horses in the inn’s stable neighing excitedly.   Even faintly, from the forests near Yunlai Town, the long howls of numerous wild beasts could be heard.   Before Lu Qing could comprehend what was happening, he suddenly turned his head and looked toward the sky.   At the same moment, the old doctor called out, “Ah Qing, it’s coming!”   As the old doctor’s words fell,   the strange aura between heaven and earth seemed to reach its peak. The bright moon high in the sky suddenly shone with brilliant brilliance.   Then, Lu Qing saw countless beams of moonlight transform into tiny stars, raining down upon the earth like shooting stars.   ”This is…”   Seeing such an unforgettable scene, Lu Qing’s eyes suddenly widened, and he thought of a legend recorded in the Lihuo Sect’s tradition.   ”Ah!”   Seeing the moonlight pouring down from the sky, Xiao Li was instantly excited. He   leaped straight into the sky.   He could sense that this moonlight was of great benefit to him.   With this leap, Xiao Li soared over ten feet into the air.   However, those moonlights, though seemingly close, were actually still extremely far away from them.   As expected, Xiao Li’s attempt to reach them was in vain, and he could only lightly flip back onto the roof.   ”Xiao Li, don’t be impatient. Wait a moment!”   Seeing Xiao Li falling back onto the roof, still trying to leap out, Lu Qing reached out and grabbed him.   He then turned to his master and said, “Master, these moonlight essences are a great opportunity for Xiao Li. I need to find a way to collect as much of them as possible. Please help me protect them.”   ”Okay!”   The old doctor nodded without further questioning.   Seeing that his master had agreed, Lu Qing immediately sat down cross-legged on the roof.

Time was of the essence, and he didn’t bother to conceal his presence. He reached into his bosom and pulled out a palm-sized jade bottle. He

placed it before him.

The next moment, his mind raced, and the Soul Talisman, previously hidden within the Earth Spirit Pearl, suddenly emerged from the acupoint between his eyebrows. It

swelled in the wind, transforming into a massive talisman, radiating immense power and majesty. It pushed the Earth Spirit Pearl downwards, reclaiming its position at the very center of the acupoint.

As the Soul Talisman unleashed its might, Lu Qing’s body began to radiate a soul-wave that would have shocked even the old doctor.

For the first time, he truly realized the immense power of his disciple’s soul.

But Lu Qing had no time to dwell on such trivial matters.

After activating the Soul Talisman, he began rapidly forming seals with his hands.

Soon, a spiritual light emerged from between his hands, hovering in mid-air.

As the spiritual light appeared, the old doctor began to sense the surrounding spiritual energy suddenly surge, gathering towards Lu Qing.

Centered around the spiritual light between his hands, they all poured into it.

As the vast amount of spiritual energy was absorbed, the spiritual light rapidly expanded, eventually swelled to a sudden size, transforming into a Qi symbol emitting a hazy white light and imbued with a mysterious aura.

“Go!”

After condensing the Qi symbol, Lu Qing, without hesitation, pointed forward with a hand seal, and the Qi symbol immediately flew forward, landing on the white jade bottle he had placed before him.

The Qi symbol’s presence caused the white jade bottle to tremble violently. The next moment, a sudden glow appeared. When it faded again, mysterious patterns appeared on the bottle’s surface.

A closer look revealed that the patterns were identical to the Qi symbol Lu Qing had previously condensed.

After imprinting one Qi symbol on the jade bottle, Lu Qing didn’t stop. With incredible speed, he condensed two more Qi symbols and injected them into the white jade bottle.

He then stopped, wiped the sweat from his forehead, looked up at the sky and smiled: “Fortunately, I just made it in time.”

Fortunately, his spiritual power has made great progress recently under the nourishment of the Earth Spirit Pearl.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to continuously condense three spiritual energy talismans in such a short time.

Meanwhile, a moment of silence had fallen.

Everyone was stunned by the sight of Lu Qing refining the jade bottle.

Hu Zezhi, in particular, was stunned by Lu Qing’s miraculous, godlike technique, his mind blanking.

Lu Qing picked up the white jade bottle and sensed it with his spiritual power.

“Not bad, a little crude, but it should work.”

“Ah…ah…”

Xiao Li then leaped onto Lu Qing’s shoulder, pointing to the sky and calling anxiously.

It was the moonlight descending from the heavens, finally nearing its descent to the earth.

“Don’t worry, I’ll start collecting it now.”

Lu Qing reached out to comfort Xiao Li, then tossed the jade bottle forward, his mind moving: “Go!”

The jade bottle gently landed on the highest point of the roof, and the next moment, a glimmer of light emanated from the bottle.

Then, a strange scene unfolded.

Within a radius of several miles, the moonlight, once dispersed and destined to fall to the earth,

suddenly shifted direction, drawing closer to Lu Qing and his companions.

“It really works!”

Lu Qing rejoiced.

He’d originally planned to give it a try, but he hadn’t expected it to actually work.

Without further hesitation, he channeled his spiritual might into the talisman on the jade bottle.

The next moment, the jade bottle shone brightly, and its suction force suddenly multiplied.

The speed at which the moonlight drifted also increased dramatically, gathering over the inn like birds returning to their nests, before falling into the jade bottle.

“Ah! Ah!”

Xiao Li, standing nearby, jumped up and down in excitement, his ears trembling as he watched so much moonlight essence being sucked into the jade bottle by Lu Qing.

The moonlight, as swift as it arrived, vanished.

Soon, the sky returned to calm, and the moon, once breathtakingly bright, returned to its normal state.

Yet Lu Qing could still sense a vague, inexplicable meaning in the bright moonlight.

Of course, this wasn’t the time to dwell on such matters.

Seeing the moonlight fade from the sky, Lu Qing immediately executed a magical gesture, and the jade bottle’s light faded, flying up and landing in his hands.

Lu Qing produced a jade stopper and sealed the bottle.

“Ouch!”

Xiao Li couldn’t wait any longer, leaping onto Lu Qing’s shoulder and gazing at him eagerly.

“Not yet. If you take it now, you’ll probably be unconscious for who knows how long. Let me study it before I give it to you,” Lu Qing said sternly.

He wasn’t sure if the contents of the bottle were what he suspected, so

he couldn’t give it to Xiao Li without hesitation. Xiao Li, though anxious, knew that the matter rested with the Twolegs.

So, despite his reluctance, he agreed and returned to Xiao Yan’s side, his tail drooping.

“Ah Qing, can you tell me now? What exactly happened just now?” the old doctor spoke.

“Master, our previous prediction might be coming true,” Lu Qing sighed.

“You mean…”

“The reappearance of the Dao Sound of Heaven and Earth tonight indicates that the laws of Heaven and Earth have evolved to another stage, and new changes are imminent.

This change will have a far greater impact, targeting all living things.

If I’m not mistaken, the moonlight I just saw was the essence of moonlight.

This essence awakens the intellect of all living things, enlightening and purifying their bloodlines.

Even plants, trees, bamboo, and stones, if fortunate enough to absorb and refine it, may one day transform into spirits and possess spiritual intelligence.

Tonight, from the bright moon, the essence of moonlight pours down to the earth with a mighty force.

Who knows how many living beings will be given the opportunity to transform.

After this, from now on, I’m afraid all sorts of rare and exotic animals, spiritual beasts, and magical medicines will gradually appear in the world.”

Hu Zezhi was bewildered by Lu Qing’s words.

The old doctor, however, seemed lost in thought.

“So, according to you, the moonlight essence just now was an opportunity bestowed by Heaven and Earth upon all living things?”

“Indeed, the most important effect of this moonlight essence is that it can awaken the stubborn to life, opening the spiritual intelligence of all things.

For humans like us, who are naturally gifted with spiritual intelligence, while the effect is somewhat significant,” Lu Qing replied.

“As expected, Heaven and Earth are fair. The opportunities bestowed upon us are not just beneficial to humans, but also to all other living things.”

The old doctor praised, without any regrets.

“Master, with this second appearance of the Heavenly Dao Sound tonight, the laws of Heaven and Earth must have evolved to a considerable degree. I ‘m

afraid there will be more changes to come.”

“Indeed, I can sense that the laws of Heaven and Earth have evolved to become more complete,” the old doctor nodded.

As a congenitally powerful being, he could better perceive the subtle changes in the laws of Heaven and Earth.

“Disciple has a feeling that something big is going to happen in the Holy Mountain soon. We need to get there as soon as possible.”

After the second appearance of the Heavenly Dao Sound, Lu Qing discovered that the attraction he had felt before was even stronger.

He had a premonition that if the great opportunity he had been sensing was really there…

I’m afraid that opportunity will appear soon.

“We will set off early tomorrow morning.”

The old doctor, who also had a premonition, nodded without hesitation.

“And, Miss Hu.”

After seeing that his master agreed, Lu Qing looked at Hu Zezhi, who was still stunned.

“Uh, what?” Hu Zezhi came back to her senses, but her expression was still a little dazed.

There was no way, what she saw and heard tonight had a huge impact on her.

She couldn’t digest it at all for a while.

“Miss Hu, I originally wanted to help you heal your leg and then send you to Xuanxin Sect.

But now the situation is urgent, we must rush to the Holy Mountain as soon as possible, I’m afraid I can’t take a detour to send you to Xuanxin Sect.”

“You are going to the Holy Mountain?” Hu Zezhi was surprised.

Of course she knew about the Holy Mountain, it was the most sacred place in Zhongzhou.

However, before this, she didn’t know that Lu Qing and others’ destination was the Holy Mountain, and they didn’t mention it during the day.

“That’s right, so please forgive me, Miss Hu. I see that Yunlai Town is quite peaceful and the townspeople are kind. Why don’t you heal your leg here first? We’ll come back to pick you up after we finish our business at the Holy Mountain.

Of course, don’t worry about the money, Miss Hu, we’ll take care of it for you.”

Lu Qing had originally wanted to get along well with this person of great fortune and observe what was so special about someone who was loved by fortune.

But now, he couldn’t spare such thoughts.

Upon hearing this, Hu Zezhi’s mind was immediately in turmoil.

To be fair, staying in Yunlai Town to recuperate was indeed a good choice.

After all, she had heard the conversation between Lu Qing and the old doctor just now. They were afraid that they would encounter dangers when they went to the Holy Mountain this time.

But for some reason, she didn’t want to stay like this.

Finally, after struggling for a while, Hu Zezhi mustered up the courage, looked at Lu Qing and said:

“Mr. Lu, can I go to the Holy Mountain with you?” (End of this chapter)