The plan to summon the gods had an unexpected twist 1

The group looked up at Huaiwen, exchanging bewildered glances.

Huaiwen cleared his throat and explained, "Now that we've confirmed that the True God Fulin is still alive, he'll discover the matter of the energy cluster sooner or later. What we need to do now is not to look for a needle in a haystack, but to lure the snake out of its hole."

Canglun asked, "How do we draw it?"

"Staging a grand propaganda drama."

This time, it was Shi Yulu who asked, "What do you mean?"

Huaiwen was very patient. She slowly explained to the two priests before her, "I want to give a Taoist sermon so that everyone in the world knows about this. Spreading the word will, firstly, allow them..."

Shi Yulu frowned slightly: "You mean that group of ghost soldiers?"

"Ghost soldiers?" Huaiwen asked.

Shi Yulu calmly explained that their superiors called this group of people infected by the black cloud "ghost soldiers".

Huaiwen nodded, his expression suddenly becoming serious: "This matter is of paramount importance to the world! It cannot be hidden! If we wait until the world is in turmoil before we can bring out the true god Fulin, then this world, whether human, god, or demon, will surely fall into ruin and be destroyed."

Shi Yulu lowered her head and remained silent. This matter was of paramount importance to the world. When the Heavenly Emperor had instructed her to investigate, she was told to be cautious in her words and actions and not to discuss it with others. Now, Huaiwen wanted to make the matter public, which had put her in a difficult position.

But Shi Yuluo also knew that if she wanted to hide it, she could. But secrets can't stay hidden forever; one day they will be exposed. And when that day comes, it might truly be as Huaiwen said: the world will already be plunged into chaos and suffering.

That wasn't her intention, and she felt that wasn't the Heavenly Emperor's intention either. When they first discovered the ghost soldiers, they didn't inform everyone because they wanted to wipe them out as soon as the matter began to surface. But things didn't go as planned, and there was no way to back out of the ghost soldiers issue.

Cang Lun didn't think too much about it; he just laughed and praised Huai Wen, "That's why I said you're from the transvestite institute; your mind works fast."

Huaiwen waved her hand, a little smug. Xuan Ye looked at her little expression, the corners of his mouth turned up, and he couldn't help but reach out and pat her little head, full of doting affection.

Shi Yuluo and Cang Lun had witnessed the two's sweet, peach-like physical contact before, so they didn't think much of it now. But Ce Mie was different; he was about to explode! He knew it!

That couple is no ordinary pair! Pah! They're homosexuals too!

Damn it, another stupid demon has been added to the world!

On the other hand, Xuan Ye stood beside Huai Wen, leaned down, and asked with a smile, "So what do you plan to do?"

Huaiwen was lost in her own thoughts and didn't notice Ce Mie's gaze. She smiled and said, "Find someone to be the teacher."

After discussing the matter of the True God of Fulin, everyone was exhausted from several days of activity. They dispersed to rest. Ce Mie, trapped in the cage, also lacked the strength to struggle and fell asleep immediately.

Huaiwen looked outside; the moonlight was bright. She stood there, lost in thought.

A shadow appeared, and Huaiwen looked over; it was Xuan Ye.

As the night deepened and the wind grew colder, Huaiwen felt warm, knowing that Xuanye had cast a spell.

"Lord City Lord."

"Yes, I'm here."

Huaiwen turned his head and looked up at Xuan Ye with a calm expression, his voice filled with concern and doubt: "I want to ask you something."

Xuan Ye bent down: "Okay."

"How do you know that the true god Fulin is still alive? How do you know that there are water ripples on Cemie's upper body?"

Xuan Ye did not answer directly, but Huai Wen saw his deep eyes, which always carried a sense of sadness at something lost and then regained.

Huaiwen had to think deeply about what had happened between Ruan Shiyun and Xuan Ye.

Or perhaps something happened between her and Xuan Ye.

"I know all this because I want to find you. I want to help you remove these curses from your body." When Xuan Ye said this, the regret in his eyes had faded, leaving only endless tenderness.

Huaiwen knew what Xuan Ye referred to.

Xuan Ye continued, "Only by finding the Fu Lin can we know what happened to you in the past."

The moonlight streamed in again, and the wind blew fiercely. Xuan Ye conjured a cloak and draped it over Huai Wen. He then looked into Huai Wen's clear eyes, smiled indulgently, and began to tell him the rest of the story.

To successfully perform the technique of rewinding, a wisp of one's soul must be sacrificed in exchange.

This wisp of soul is a vital bridge connecting the past and the present; as long as the soul exists, the person exists. If the soul is destroyed, the person dies. This is why no one in the Three Realms dares to cast spells lightly.

Because everyone knows that a person without this wisp of soul is extremely prone to losing their true self and will never be able to be themselves again. What's even more frightening is that, if they are not careful, they will be destroyed in both body and spirit, and there will be no more reincarnation or the chance to relive their past lives.

Huaiwen tilted his head back and pressed, "You still haven't told me how you knew Ce Mie had water ripples on his body?"

Seeing that Huaiwen was a little anxious, Xuan Ye comforted him, "When you were injured in Zhiyang City, I received a message from Qingye. She said that Ce Mie was disrupting my business outside, and during the fight, she found marks on his body."

"Is it those ripples on the water?"

Xuan Ye nodded: "That's why I left then."

No wonder Huaiwen couldn't be seen back then. So he was busy with this. Huaiwen thought for a moment and then said, "You know that Ce Mie has water ripple marks on his body, so you came to confirm whether they were left by the True God Fulin."

"yes."

Xuan Ye turned to the side, his eyes lowered with concern: "Huaiwen, don't be afraid, I'm here. I won't let you get hurt."

Huaiwen paused for a moment, turned her head away, and sighed, "I hope to see the true god Fulin soon."

When the sun shone again, they had left Cemie's territory and returned to Xicuo Town.

Following Huaiwen's advice, they found a school and posted a notice outside offering free lectures on immortal arts and doctrines. Soon, people were drawn to it.

In this scene, Canglun is a traveling and preaching immortal master, and the rest of the people are his disciples, except for Cemie, the mascot who was turned into a bronze statue by Xuanye.

Cang Lun, who hadn't given a presentation in a long time, couldn't help but get nervous that night. Shi Yulu watched him pace back and forth in the room and finally couldn't help but reassure him.

In a daze, time seemed to flow backward, and both Cang Lun and Shi Yulu thought of the past.

Shi Yulu paused, then tentatively asked, "How about... I practice with you?"

"good……"

Jiang Liyan entered at this moment; he had come to accompany Cang Lun in rehearsals, but it seemed unnecessary now. He observed that he would make sure to perform well during tomorrow's presentation.

On the other side, Huaiwen was too tired and went to lie down to rest early.

It's that same bottomless dream again.

Those same words kept repeating in my dreams.

"You deserve to die."

"Killing you would be as easy as turning my hand."

"Only the winner is a saint."

When Huaiwen woke up, she was covered in a cold sweat. She was so curious! What on earth had happened? She got up to drink some water, and a thought suddenly struck her. Her intuition told her that this dream must be related to Ruan Shiyun. She should have realized it from the moment Xuan Ye's attitude towards her changed.

What exactly happened in the past?

What exactly happened to Ruan Shiyun? What happened between them? If, as Xuan Ye said, she is indeed Ruan Shiyun, then the most likely explanation is that she has lost her memory and forgotten her past.

Thinking of this, Huaiwen felt a strange sense of desolation welling up inside her. Subconsciously, she told herself that that memory was very important. Huaiwen clutched her chest, frowning. She tried to remember something, but couldn't recall anything; she only felt a headache coming on.

It was the sound of the door being pushed open. Huaiwen looked up and saw Jiang Liyan rushing in.

"Let's go, Huaiwen, we're going to give a presentation."

Huaiwen put down her cup and nodded. Then she heard Xuan Ye's voice. He said, "Remember to knock before entering in the future."

Jiang Liyan waved his hand dismissively: "We're all grown men, no need to worry about these things."

Xuan Ye stared at Jiang Liyan with a warning look, a half-smile on his face: "Oh, disobedient?"

In an instant, Jiang Liyan came to his senses. He had learned his lesson; he should have avoided Xuan Ye. How had he ended up walking right into her line of fire? He immediately stood up and respectfully assured her repeatedly that he would follow Xuan Ye's instructions. Xuan Ye was satisfied upon seeing this.

Before long, the group arrived at the school, where a crowd had already gathered. Huaiwen led Xuanye forward to guide them, and soon the school was filled with both humans and demons.

Cang Lun cleared his throat, signaling everyone to quiet down. He glanced at Shi Yulu standing to his side, seemingly gaining immense strength. He sat up straight and spoke with a powerful voice: "The cycle of fate has spanned three thousand lifetimes, the Upper Cycle remains undying, and the Lower Cycle remains unperturbed. In this present world, many hardships are present. Whether one seeks knowledge or enlightenment, or strives to become an immortal, if one is unclear about the predicaments surrounding them, one cannot break free from them."

Someone asked, "What kind of predicaments are you referring to? Is it poverty? Or is it that you are not destined to cultivate immortality and attain enlightenment?"

Cang Lun cleared his throat and shook his head: "No, no."

"What is that?" asked the crowd and the demons.

"The difficulties you just mentioned are mostly due to personal limitations, not to the overall situation. Sometimes, we cannot become great talents because of the overall situation."

The crowd remained puzzled. Cang Lun glanced at Huai Wen and said slowly, "Then let me ask you all, do you know what the current situation of the world is like?"

In today's world, whether in the human or demon realm, one thing remains constant: the struggle for territory. Several examples were mentioned, such as the human realm's examination system, where those without power have difficulty gaining access; and the abuse of power to bully others.

Cang Lun nodded, and at this moment, Jiang Liyan, who was sitting below, stood up and said, "I personally feel the same way about what you all said. But today I want to ask the elder about something, something that has been bothering me for a long time."

Jiang Liyan stepped forward and said, "Taoist Master, I want to ask why I always feel that there is an evil spirit surrounding me."

"Oh? When did you start to feel that way?" Cang Lun asked casually.

Jiang Liyan was very immersed in his role, his face showing bitterness: "It all started when I encountered that great chaos in Zhiyang City. That day, the fire raged, and countless people in the city were like walking corpses, killing anyone they saw. Devouring and darkness enveloped the entire city of Zhiyang. After I escaped from there, I always felt that I was particularly unlucky. Everything I did was miserable. I couldn't sleep well at night, and I couldn't concentrate on my studies..."

Seeing that Jiang Liyan was about to go off-topic, Cang Lun quickly interrupted him: "I know about that fire. And as far as I know, such fires have happened in more than one city."

Soon, people from other cities stood up, sharing the same feeling. They had the same experience. They also noticed that some people around them seemed normal during the day, but when they encountered them at night, it was terrifying. It was as if they wanted to devour people alive; it was extremely frightening.

Another person immediately chimed in, saying that there was a plague in their area, spreading everywhere. That's why they fled to Xicuo. The plague was somewhat similar to what the first person had described; once infected, people appeared outwardly no different from ordinary people from a distance.

But if you get closer, you can see that the skin of those people has red spots, and these spots are shaped like human eyes. Suddenly, they come to life and blink.

Isn't that scary?

Huaiwen was stunned. Her gaze met Xuan Ye's, and the meaning was clear. The Yin soldiers had withdrawn from the mutated creature, making it even more ferocious! A second outbreak was imminent.

Someone cautiously asked, "Taoist Master, is the world about to descend into chaos?"

Cang Lun's gaze swept across the crowd; from his vantage point, he could clearly see the faces of everyone present, all etched with worry. According to the priest's decree, he couldn't create panic. But he wasn't a priest now, and revealing the truth was inevitable.

Cang Lun took a deep breath and remained sitting upright: "Chaos is unavoidable, but breaking the deadlock is urgent."

Upon hearing this, everyone became restless. They talked amongst themselves, their words revealing endless worry and fear of the future.

Seeing the situation was getting out of control, Huaiwen immediately gestured to Jiang Liyan, but the latter ignored him, engrossed in his discussion. Huaiwen sighed and shouted into the crowd, "Don't panic, everyone! We have a way to break this deadlock!"

A sharp voice shouted, "How do we break this deadlock!"

Then came a scream, and a man pointed at another man, trembling, "He...he, he, he has red eyes!"