Chapter 372

Chapter 372: The whole world is watching, hiding

“Alright, regardless of the Ghost-Faced Man’s true identity, since he’s determined to be an enemy of Xuankong Mountain, we can’t remain silent.

Otherwise, our Xuankong Mountain will lose its prestige, and controlling Xizhou will be even more difficult.”

As the several souls within the jade token argued endlessly, the person who initiated the debate spoke up.

With these words, the other souls suddenly quieted down.

They knew the host was right.

There was no point in arguing over the Ghost-Faced Man’s identity.

Since he had already provoked Xuankong Mountain to this point, the most urgent task was to capture him and execute him publicly.

Otherwise, if he continued to flaunt his power in Xizhou, it would be a fatal blow to Xuankong Mountain’s prestige.

In the future, let alone dominating the world, even controlling Xizhou would be a question.

“The host is right. No matter who this person is, if we can capture him, everything will be clear.”

“Indeed, this person is arrogant and conceited, and clearly doesn’t take us at Xuankong Mountain seriously. It shouldn’t be difficult to ambush and capture him.”

“Once we capture him, we can’t let him die so easily. We must extract his spirit and refine it into a lamp, burning it day and night to comfort his spirit in heaven!”

…

Just as several powerful spirit fluctuations, using the jade tablets to discuss and plot,

many forces across the world also received information about Xizhou.

The emergence of the four secret places was such a major event that it attracted great attention.

Many powerful forces had long since sent spies to constantly monitor the movements of the secret places.

Even the secret places themselves sent spies to spy on each other, so as to understand each other and keep abreast of their opponents.

Lu Qing had caused such a huge stir in Xizhou that no one could hide it.

So, that very day, amidst the fluttering of numerous carrier pigeons, hawks, and jade talismans, nearly all the world’s leading powers knew of the events in Xizhou.

In Dongzhou, atop a majestic and lush mountain, before a Taoist temple, an old Taoist sat cross-legged on a bluestone, preaching. A

dozen or so Taoists stood before him, listening intently.

Suddenly, the old Taoist’s expression shifted, and he looked up toward the sky, catching a streak of light that fell from the sky.

The light dissipated, revealing an object within: a small, white jade talisman.

The old Taoist, using his spiritual power, probed into it, reading the message within, and a look of surprise soon crossed his face.

“Master, what happened?”

a middle-aged Taoist asked.

Had Lu Qing been there, he would have recognized the questioner as the Taoist Yangming, with whom he had so happily conversed that day in the Holy City.

“Something’s happened in Xizhou,”

the old Taoist said directly, without concealing anything.

“Something’s happened in Xizhou. What’s up with those old bald donkeys?”

Taoist Yangming asked, his face showing no surprise.

Clearly, he believed those old bald donkeys were already restless, and it would be unusual for them not to stir up trouble.

“It’s not those monks causing trouble, but others are causing trouble in Xizhou, and it seems they’re heading specifically for Xuankong Mountain.

A mysterious figure has appeared in Xizhou, piloting a flying magic weapon, and is wreaking havoc on the temples and statues under construction at Xuankong Mountain, slaughtering their disciples who have left the temple…”

The old Taoist recounted the events described in the jade talisman.

The other Taoists were stunned and astonished.

“How could such a thing happen? Who has the audacity to provoke Xuankong Mountain like this? Do they really think those old bald donkeys are vegetarians?”

Taoist Yangming was equally shocked and incredulous.

He couldn’t believe that someone so audacious could dare to provoke those crazy bald donkeys.

Even Qingyang Temple, despite their deep grudge against Xuankong Mountain, wouldn’t dare to bully them like this.

“We don’t know yet,” the old Taoist shook his head. “That man wears a masked face and doesn’t reveal his true identity. No one knows his true origins.”

“Master, could it be someone from the other two secret places who did this?”

Taoist Yangming thought for a moment and said.

“It’s hard to say, but it’s unlikely. Yunshui Secret Realm and Hanshui Palace don’t have any major grudges against Xuankong Mountain. Logically, they wouldn’t provoke those monks for no reason,” the old Taoist said.

Taoist Yangming nodded. Indeed, among the four secret places, Qingyang Temple and Xuankong Mountain were the most at odds.

The other two secret places might also dislike Xuankong Mountain, but there was no reason for them to cause trouble at this juncture.

“That means there’s another mysterious and powerful individual who dislikes Xuankong Mountain.

Anyone who dares to provoke those bald monks like this must be extremely powerful.

And their hatred for Xuankong Mountain must be quite deep,”

Taoist Yangming speculated.

Somehow, Lu Qing’s face suddenly surfaced in his mind.

If he were to ask the most powerful person in the world who held the deepest grudge against Xuankong Mountain, the first person he would think of would be that young man.

And given Lu Qing’s character, as he had witnessed that day in the Holy City, that fearless young man might actually be capable of such a shocking act.

But could it be him?

Taoist Yangming wasn’t sure.

After all, his master had just said that the mysterious individual who had challenged Xuankong Mountain in Xizhou was piloting a golden flying magical instrument.

Only cultivators who had already embarked on the path of immortal cultivation and possessed profound cultivation could wield a magical instrument.

Although Lu Qing was powerful, he had only just survived the heavenly tribulation and entered the Xiantian realm in the Holy City that day. Moreover

, Taoist Yangming could see clearly at the time that Lu Qing was following the path of martial arts, and what he cultivated was Xiantian Zhenqi, not spiritual power.

It seemed to be different from what the master said.

“Yangming, what are you thinking about?”

The old Taoist asked when he saw Taoist Yangming looking thoughtful.

“Nothing.” Taoist Yangming came back to his senses. “Master, since such a big thing happened in Xizhou, I want to go over there to take a look.”

The old Taoist thought for a moment and said, “Well, Xuankong Mountain will definitely respond to such a provocation. If

you go there, you may be able to see a little bit of their background.

But you must remember that you must be careful and cautious on this trip, and you must not act recklessly or reveal your identity at will.

Those old monks are furious right now, and they might even think that the mysterious man was sent by our Qingyang Temple.

If you cause any trouble, they will take their anger out on you, but we are too far away to protect you. It will be difficult for us to protect you then.”

Taoist Yangming was startled and replied respectfully, “Yes, disciple will remember this.”

The old Taoist took out an object from his bosom and handed it to Taoist Yangming, “Take this. If you really encounter any trouble, use it to protect yourself.

Also, go to the temple and pick out two magic tools to take with you. When you go out, everything must be based on ensuring your own safety.”

“Thank you, Master. “When Taoist Yangming saw the object, he was shocked and took it respectfully.

Half an hour later, a stream of light flew out from the mountain and headed straight for Xizhou.

Similar situations also occurred in the other two major secret places.

In Dazhou, where the Yunshui Secret Realm is located, several giant birds took off into the sky.

In Beizhou, several streams of light also flew up.

They were also heading towards Xizhou.

Even the top forces in other states in the world sent disciples or spies to Xizhou to inquire about the situation.

After all, this matter was too big.

Xuankong Mountain is one of the four secret places. It has just been reborn, and someone dared to step on its head and provoke it.

Everyone wanted to see how Xuankong Mountain would respond.

More importantly, they wanted to see whether this ancient secret place that has been passed down for tens of thousands of years is really as profound and invincible as the legend said.

For a while During this period, Xizhou, which had already attracted much attention, became the focus of attention of the entire world.

Countless forces have sent people to enter it.

Although Xuankong Mountain was aware of this, it was helpless.

Because of the wanton slaughter by the mysterious ghost-faced man, the disciples they sent out all rushed back to the Lingshan Mountains after hearing the news.

Everyone cherishes their lives, and knowing that a powerful evil demon is hunting down the disciples of Xuankong Mountain, no one is willing to take risks.

This also means that Xuankong Mountain has no time to take care of other things, and can only allow various forces to send spies into Xizhou.

What makes Xuankong Mountain even more distressed is that since the first day when they destroyed their strongholds everywhere, the mysterious ghost-faced man suddenly disappeared.

In the following days, there was no movement, as if he had already left Xizhou.

This made it impossible for Xuankong Mountain to set up an ambush attack.

“Young Master, how long will we stay here? “

In a hidden cave, the figure of “Yan” emerged and sat opposite Lu Qing.

Lu Qing was sitting cross-legged, with Xiao Li sleeping soundly in his arms.

Between the man and the spirit, there was a chessboard.

Lu Qing and “Yan” were playing chess.

“No hurry, it won’t hurt to wait another day or two.”

Lu Qing picked up a black chess piece and placed it on the chessboard.

“Anyway, it’s not me who’s anxious now, but that group of bald donkeys. I guess they are searching the world for my whereabouts, right?”

“Young Master, you have killed so many of their elders and disciples, and destroyed so many temples and Buddha statues.

You have completely stepped on the top of Xuankong Mountain, so of course they will be anxious.”

“Yan” also picked up a white chess piece, tapped it on the chessboard, and said with a smile: “But there is one thing I don’t quite understand. Young Master, you obviously had the opportunity to kill all the disciples who went out of Xuankong Mountain. Why did you let some of them go and let them retreat safely to Lingshan Mountain Range?”

“It is naturally easy to kill those ordinary disciples. “Lu Qing made another move,” but my intuition tells me that something’s not quite right with Xuankong Mountain.

So, for safety’s sake, I’ve decided to observe for a few days.

Killing those ordinary disciples or not won’t have any impact on the overall situation.”

“I see.”

“Yan” suddenly understood.

It had been wondering why Lu Qing, in high spirits, had suddenly chosen to disappear that day.

It turned out he had sensed a warning.

It couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. He

was truly a son of great fortune, blessed by the light of merit and virtue from heaven and earth. Even the Heavenly Dao was constantly helping him.

Once there was danger, an immediate warning was given.

To be an enemy of such a being favored by heaven and earth was truly terrifying. For

Xuankong Mountain to provoke such an enemy was simply their nightmare.

“But young master, if Xuankong Mountain remained huddled in the Lingshan Mountains, wouldn’t you be powerless against them?”

“Yan” asked again.

“If you can’t do anything about it, then so be it.” “Lu Qing said indifferently, “The purpose of my coming here this time was not to destroy Xuankong Mountain.

I don’t have that ability now.

I just need to destroy their plan to control Xizhou and make sure they can’t spare the time to go to Cangzhou to cause trouble for Jiuli Village, then I will have achieved my goal.”

Lu Qing knew very well that Xuankong Mountain had a secret realm as a fallback, and it was unrealistic for him to completely destroy it.

Unless he had the strength to break through the secret realm and sweep away everything.

Otherwise, even if all the disciples of Xuankong Mountain outside were killed, it would at most only dampen their spirit and make them lose some vitality, but would not hurt their foundation.

But obviously, he did not have such strength now.

So Lu Qing was already quite satisfied that Xuankong Mountain was blocked in the Lingshan Mountains and dared not come out.

After the commotion he made a few days ago, the outside world must have almost known what happened in Xizhou.

With the entire world watching, he wanted to see how Xuankong Mountain would respond.

Would it remain in hiding, or would it make some other move?

An inexplicable light shone in Lu Qing’s eyes.

(End of this chapter)