Chapter 167: Heaven's Law is Orderly and Cyclical

The rain did not stop until midnight, and the sky was gloomy for the next two days.

There was a faint earthy smell in the air, but the summer heat had dissipated a lot.

Over Chengdu, a cuckoo falcon with a blue-black crest flew through the dark clouds, clutching a skink. Its pupils shrank into a cross, and the bustling city below made it extremely alert.

This cuckoo falcon flew from south to northwest, perhaps heading to Qingcheng Mountain.

As it passed through the city, it saw far more people than ever before. As it approached the north of the city, it heard a louder commotion, which startled it so much that it flapped its wings and flew into the depths of the dark clouds.

A large group of people walked through the wet mud and headed straight for the north city gate.

The three major forces controlled Bashu, but retained the Sui system. Even if there was no war, the soldiers defending the city would be stationed on the eighty-foot-high city wall every day.

Whether there are a dozen riders or hundreds of riders.

The guards have become accustomed to this these days. A few armed soldiers did their job impartially and went down to question the person. After the person answered a few words, they put on a smile and let him go.

“Gee, gee~!”

The strong man in the lead shouted, whipped his horse and left.

The people behind him were not only tall, but also smart and reserved, with eyes as sharp as a hunting falcon. One could tell from a distance that they were masters of internal martial arts.

"Who is that?"

At a blacksmith shop near the city gate, someone didn't hear clearly what the guard had just said and hurriedly asked.

"An Xiuren."

"A general under Emperor Li Gui of Liang, he came from the An family, a wealthy Sogdian merchant family in Liangzhou."

Many people suddenly realized that the An family possessed enormous financial resources and tribal influence in Hexi. They were members of the Nine Zhaowu Hu clans, had friendly relations with the Turks, and were one of the two largest forces in Liang.

The mixed characteristics of Li Gui's subordinates, including the Han and Hu people, were more obvious than those of Xue Ju on the Western Qin side. The An brothers, as descendants of the Sogdians, held military power and became an opposing force to the literati of the local counselor group in Hexi.

Chengdu locals also know a lot about the news inside Duzun Fort.

For example, the leader of the Liang Kingdom team that came here before was Li Zhongyan, the son of the Liang Emperor.

Now a powerful general has arrived, and he has brought so many experts with him.

The timing was just before the three-party alliance, so Liang State’s intention was really intriguing.

A man with his sleeves rolled up to his shoulders said, "A Liang clan leader is nothing to be ashamed of. Didn't the Li clan send several experts yesterday? Diao Ang from the Longxi clan, the largest clan in Guanzhong, Qin Wutong with the Thunder Blade, and Qiu Tianjue, a subordinate of the Li clan's eldest son."

He mentioned many famous people and attracted many passers-by.

For example, Xue Renyue, son of Xue Ju, the overlord of Western Qin, and Zhang Gui, the general.

"There are so many troublesome people, but the castle lord hasn't revealed who he will support. This is the difficult part."

"Don't worry. With so many masters in the Wulin Holy Land, who would dare to attack? The Castle Master probably wants to take this opportunity to explain the matter of the Evil Emperor Temple. I don't know how many battles have been fought for the Evil Emperor's relics."

Many local Bashu people shook their heads:

"It's puzzling. Why doesn't the castle lord just support the Grand Commander of Jianghuai? The Grand Commander could have solved the Sichuan Gang's troubles with a single blow. This way, peace with the Sichuan Gang and the Ba League would have been restored, and everyone would have been happy."

"That makes sense!"

Things are different now. Eighty to ninety percent of the people around me are agreeing.

As the owner of the Coffin Palace retreated, the authority of the Wulin Judge was also severely hit. After all, it was a fact that Duzun Castle was unable to deal with the Coffin Palace.

In the past, even if Jie Hui had risked everything, even if no one understood, they would have thought that perhaps the castle lord had some brilliant ideas that they themselves could not comprehend.

Nowadays, the reputation of being the best swordsman in the world has spread throughout the city.

The Grand Commander's reputation reached its peak in a short period of time.

He is already someone who can compete with Master Yijian, and he is so young. I really don't know what the castle lord is hesitating about.

Xie Hui's fickleness has caused dissatisfaction among many people.

The public opinion in the city is completely different from before.

Some people even doubted Xie Hui's intentions.

Because people from Mobei entered Duzun Fort, and because of the people from Xiqin and Liang, this was not what Xie Hui said when he established the Three Alliances of Bashu to jointly protect Bashu and wait for a wise leader.

There are also people who support the Du Zun Fort near the blacksmith shop.

Listening to the discussions around them, they no longer dared to argue as they usually did.

How do you explain the Sichuan Gang incident?

Did the owner of the coffin palace give you face?

Some people who just came to Chengdu from other places felt a little dizzy.

There were people in the city who gathered together to criticize Duzun Fort and even accused Jie Hui by name. Is this still Shu County?

Two more days passed.

The atmosphere in Chengdu became increasingly heated. The surrounding Heyi Sect, Shenquan Sect, Wan'an Gang, as well as the Suishan Sect and Longyou Sect of Meishan County, and other forces all sent people here to watch the ceremony.

The three major forces in Bashu formed an alliance, and dozens of small forces from the surrounding areas came.

Behind this alliance, there are also overlords vying for supremacy in the world, as well as martial arts holy places and evil sects.

In the peaceful and war-free Shu County martial arts world, there has not been such a grand occasion for a long time.

Therefore, the eyes of the people in the martial arts world were all fixed on the center of this intense atmosphere - Duzun Castle.

This may not be a good thing, but it will definitely affect the situation in Bashu.

Fortunately, the sky cleared up after another day.

I hear the cicadas chirping in the tall willows and the frogs croaking in the new pond.

Not far in front of Duzun Fort, there is a huge lotus pond. The wind carries the lotus fragrance, and the leaves flutter, which is full of vitality.

The various forces of Shu County were crushing the sunlight and heading straight for the castle that was crawling in the capital like a black giant beast.

The main body of Duzun Fort is not built on flat ground, but is cleverly built along the mountainside.

Huge stone slabs were carved directly out of the mountain, stacked layer upon layer, blending into the rock, as if the entire mountain had been artificially endowed with ferocious edges and a steel will.

The tower in front of the fort is five meters high. It is not a smooth wall, but is covered with sharp protrusions, deep arrow holes, and lookouts. From a distance, it looks like the bony spurs standing on the body of a giant beast, revealing a coldness that keeps people away.

Just by looking out, one can feel the majesty of the most powerful force in Bashu.

At this time, if you throw a stone in Duzun Castle, it is very likely that it will hit a big shot in a county or city.

suddenly

The castle gate was opened to the maximum, and a tough-looking man walked out of the castle with a lot on his mind. The young lady beside him gave him a reassuring look.

Many people looked sideways as they made their way through the separated crowd to meet a group of carriages approaching the Sovereign Castle.

Jie Wenlong continued to move forward. When the people around saw the flag of the Sichuan Gang and the Ba League, they immediately guessed who was so powerful that the young master of the fort could come out to welcome him.

There was a commotion and excited chatter all around.

I saw a group of Sichuan Gang masters guarding a luxurious carriage pulled by three horses, with a gorgeous canopy and flags fluttering.

Regardless of whether they had seen it before or not, whether they were just watching the show or famous figures in Bashu, everyone looked at it with their eyes.

An elegant and graceful young man in white emerged from the carriage. He had no expression on his face, yet he looked awe-inspiring. Then, in a trance, his feet were already on the ground.

"Grand Commander."

Jie Wenlong and Song Yuhua greeted them together, and a large group of guards from Duzun Fort led the way.

This etiquette is already in place.

Zhou Yi smiled and asked, "Have Alliance Leader Feng and the others arrived?"

Xie Wenlong said seriously, "We're here. They're already in the Zhenchuan Tower in the fort. The Grand Commander's arrival is perfect. Let's go into the fort now, taste a few cups of Mengdingshihua, and then we'll get down to business."

"good."

Zhou Yi responded, and Song Yuhua gestured towards Duzun Fort: "Grand Commander, please."

Following the young master and his wife, Zhou Yi walked in front.

Beside him were Hou Xibai and Shi Qingxuan, and some elders from the Sichuan Gang and the Ba League also accompanied them.

Fan Zhuo and Feng Zhen led their men ahead.

They planned to take advantage of the current change in the situation to test Jie Hui's attitude again before the alliance meeting officially began, and try to persuade him.

Although Zhou Yi knew there was no hope, he did not stop it.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the group entered the Duzun Castle.

This fort is built against the mountain, but its interior is flat and spacious. At a glance, you can see many wonders of craftsmanship.

However, I saw Pegasus Ranch, a paradise on earth.

In his eyes, Duzun Castle was just a bigger, more spacious stone city with a tough style.

Unfortunately, the castle lord's temperament is totally incompatible with the architectural style of this unique castle.

Pass through buildings such as Lifeng Hall, Panshilin, and Duzun Tower.

At the end of the stone steps, a vast bluestone plaza opened up, its surface smooth as a mirror, capable of accommodating thousands of people for martial arts practice. Directly in front of the plaza lay the core of Duzun Fortress—Zhenchuan Tower.

This building is not an ordinary building with carved beams and painted buildings. Instead, it is shaped like an inverted giant tripod. It is also made of huge rocks as the main material, with hard lines and clear edges and corners.

The building stood six stories high, each with a vast terrace. Its eaves, like hooks, were adorned with the mouths of ferocious beasts. Near the summit, the building was shrouded in mist, adding to its majestic and mysterious presence.

Song Yuhua introduced the knife-carved stone tablet in front of the square, with "Zhenchuan" engraved on one side and "Duzun" engraved on the other.

They were engraved by Jie Hui and Song Que respectively.

Zhou Yi stared at the word "Zhenchuan" in a daze. Song Yuhua asked, "When did the Grand Commander go to Lingnan? My father has spoken highly of you, and I'm curious about the origins of what you're talking about."

Zhou Yi smiled and said, "Once this matter is settled, I will write a letter and send you a visiting card."

Song Yuhua nodded and hurriedly asked, "Can the Grand Commander reveal something?"

"Perhaps your father will understand after seeing a sword."

sword?

Xie Wenlong looked at Song Yuhua, who just shook her head. Zhou Yi didn't say much and approached Zhenchuan Tower. They didn't want to ask any more questions.

An incense altar has been set up in the center of the bluestone square.

There were also a few novice monks lighting incense.

There are many martial artists around, from different forces.

The looks these people gave Zhou Yi were naturally different, with many of them showing hatred, fear, and hostility.

"Grand Commander."

Yan Chongxian, who was waiting downstairs of Zhenchuan Building, stepped forward immediately. When Zhou Yi saw him shaking his head at him, he knew that Feng Zhen and Fan Zhuo's persuasion was futile.

"What other forces haven't arrived yet?"

Deputy Gang Leader Yan said, "Without the Grand Commander, this alliance meeting naturally cannot be held. The other absent families are only here to serve as witnesses, so they are of no importance."

"You can't say that. This is a meeting of the three major forces of Bashu, and I am just a spectator."

Yan Chongxian grinned and did not refute.

Zhou Yi glanced at Li Wenlong. Among the people here, he was the one with the most worries.

The second floor of Zhenchuan Building is extremely spacious and can easily accommodate a thousand people.

From the outside, it looks like all big rocks, but inside, it is exquisite and elegant, without bright red or purple, but with plain colors. Hanging there are landscape scrolls, classical calligraphy and paintings, and bookshelves. On the bookshelves, there are not only martial arts books, but also Buddhist scriptures and Zen sayings.

It can be seen that Jie Hui understands Fan Qinghui's preferences very well.

When Zhou Yi arrived, Zheng Zong and an old butler named Jie Zhiling came to greet him.

This person has white hair, kind eyes and looks very gentle.

Even with a big belly, she still looks a bit funny.

Zheng Zong is responsible for working outside, while Xie Zhiling is responsible for managing miscellaneous affairs within the fort. Both of them are deeply trusted by Xie Hui.

At this time, he spoke up and invited: "Grand Commander, please take a seat."

Xie Zhiling led the way, and Zhou Yi passed a lotus screen and saw that the main hall was next to the terrace, with many people gathered there, some standing and some sitting.

On the left side are several old monks with solemn appearances.

One of the old monks with long eyebrows smiled kindly upon seeing Zhou Yi and raised his eyebrows at him.

The most out of tune person is naturally Master Daoxuan.

The martial arts power of one holy monk may not reach the top level, but when the four holy monks gather together, there are few opponents in the world.

Zhou Yi also had to be cautious.

What's more, the people in charge this time are not these four.

There is also a beautiful nun above, who must be the favorite of the Wulin Judge, Fan Qinghui.

Further up, there was an old nun with a serious face, who was at least eighty years old.

She came from Jingzhai, but she did not hold a sword. Instead, she held a whisk, exuding a mysterious and otherworldly air.

only

The moment Zhou Yi showed up, the old nun's gaze suddenly became deep, and an unconcealable sternness appeared on her face.

It's as if looking at something perverse and unorthodox with an orthodox perspective.

Full of suspicion, vigilance and hostility.

There was even a hint of murderous intent lurking within him.

Slowly, the old nun frowned, and Jie Hui, who was sitting on the main seat and preparing to greet everyone, was suddenly startled.

He was a tall and strong man with broad shoulders, wearing a black robe. He sat between two armed warriors, facing a group of powerful men calmly, showing the domineering attitude of the number one man in Bashu.

But at this moment, doubts also appeared on his dark face with a special look.

On the right side, three young men with different temperaments who were sitting next to Boss Fan and the four leaders of the Ba League were sneering secretly and pretending to be enjoying the show.

because

The famous and feared Grand Commander of Jianghuai was walking towards the reclusive master of Cihang Jingzhai.

He ignored Jie Hui, which was very impolite.

But the more this happened, the happier they were.

If a fight breaks out, that would be great.

Li Yuanji, Li Zhongyan, Xue Renyue, representatives of the Li clan, Liang State, and Western Qin, all noticed that the stern look on the old nun's face was becoming more and more severe.

Shi Feixuan, who was sitting behind Fan Qinghui, had no time to react before she saw Zhou Yi walk up to Master Uncle Yixin.

The distance between the two was less than half a foot.

For experts, this is an extremely dangerous distance.

The old nun Cihang remained calm and quietly grasped the whisk in her hand.

The hall, which had been noisy, suddenly became quiet.

"Master, you want to kill me?"

Zhou Yi looked at her with a smile, and with his words, the entire Zhenchuan Building became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop!

Master Jiaxiang, Venerable Dixin, and Master Zhihui all turned their heads to look. The look in their eyes alone was too much for ordinary people to bear.

Master Daoxin shook his head secretly, while another old monk next to him, with white beard and eyebrows and a peaceful air, was a little curious.

Master Yixin spoke.

Her voice was dry, and her words fell like hard stones:

"I have been meditating in Zhongnan Jingxin Hall for many years, focusing on the cultivation of my disciples' minds and spirits. I have a calm mind, but I would never have the intention to kill someone I met for the first time. Why does the Grand Commander ask this?"

"I don't mean to offend you, but anyone who has murderous intentions towards me cannot hide it from me, such as these three."

Zhou Yi smiled and pointed at Li Yuanji, Li Zhongyan and Xue Renyue.

After hearing this, a fierce look appeared on Li Yuanji's stubborn face, but he quickly hid it.

His hiding was totally unnecessary, Zhou Yi didn't even look at him.

"Master, you give me the same feeling as these three. If you think my perception is wrong, it means your martial arts skills are higher. Why not discuss martial arts with me? If you can kill me, this trip will be perfect."

The atmosphere in Zhenchuan Building changed again.

This was the first time that representatives from many forces in Bashu met this Grand Commander, who was even more domineering than the rumors had said.

But he is worthy of being the best in swordsmanship, and he is not afraid of the Cihang Sword Canon of the hidden master of Zhongnan!

Nun Yixin said, "Your martial arts skills are indeed very high, but I want to ask why the Grand Commander practices martial arts."

"Master, you should think about it yourself, why push it onto me?"

Master Yixin was exposed by him, but she was not angry. She just said:

"Practicing martial arts is to protect the Dao, to protect the Daoist tradition, and even more so, to protect the Dao of the world. I have trained my mind for many years, and I have no intention of killing anyone.

The murderous intent the Grand Commander felt was simply my compassion for the world."

Zhou Yi was amused by her: "Master, is it possible that all the affairs of the world are up to you?"

Master Yixin slowed her voice: "The way of heaven is orderly, and everything should be in accordance with the orthodoxy."

"So, everything is destined?"

Zhou Yi was very interested: "How did you know that? Then who can be the emperor?"

Nun Yixin's voice suddenly became gentle: "Grand Commander, please come to Zhongnan Emperor to step on the peak. I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

"Not interested."

Zhou Yi waved his sleeves:

"Master, your wishful thinking won't work on me. Trying to impose these ideas on me is just wishful thinking on your part. Didn't you ask me why I practice martial arts? This is one of the reasons."

Seeing that Master Daoxin kept blinking, Zhou Yi decided to quit while he was ahead by reducing the Holy Land's fighting spirit.

Master Yixin regained her stern expression.

Zhou Yi glanced at the troubled Shi Feixuan, while Fan Qinghui looked at Shi Qingxuan.

Shi Qingxuan smiled politely at Fan Qinghui and Shi Feixuan, but did not say hello, and followed Zhou Yi closely.

Fan Qinghui sighed inwardly.

Bi Xiuxin's daughter really looks like Bi Xiuxin.

She glanced at her disciple beside her and calmed down again.

But the moment Fan Qinghui looked away, the saint's eyes changed.

"Grand Commander."

The Wulin Judge stood up from the main seat, as if he had not seen what had just happened.

He was tall and had a polite smile on his face, but his skin was dark and the smile was not very obvious.

"Lord of the Castle, I am sorry to bother you."

"Of course not. The arrival of the Grand Commander in person brings honor to my humble fortress."

Xie Hui said politely: "Please sit down."

The front row on the right side of the main seat were all people from the Sichuan Gang and the Ba League. Of course, there were fewer people sitting and more people standing.

According to the rules, as a guest watching the ceremony, you should sit towards the back.

However, Fan Zhuo, Feng Mengzhu and others did not follow the rules at all.

The old butler Jie Zhiling had just led the way, and Fan Zhuo, Alliance Leader Feng and others all stood up and made room for the top seat.

Zhou Yi did not refuse and sat down face to face with Yi Xin Nun.

Shi Qingxuan and Hou Xibai sat behind Zhou Yi. As soon as the rich young man sat down, they patted him on the back.

Without him saying anything, Zhou Yi understood that he was talking about the Saint.

When the people from Li Clan, Liang State and Xi Qin saw the attitudes of Ba League and Sichuan Gang, they all looked very unhappy and no longer had the mood to watch the show.

These two are too determined.

However, the forces in Bashu believed that these two were correct.

They were originally immersed in the powerful majesty of the Holy Land of Martial Arts, but they did not expect that the Grand Commander would be so powerful.

Many people just remembered it.

The Grand Commander is not only the best swordsman in the world, but also the best in lightness skills.

Without absolute certainty, the Holy Land of Martial Arts would not dare to take action.

Everyone looked at Jie Hui again. Judging from his performance just now, Jie Hui's attitude seemed to have changed a little.

If he also supports the Grand Commander, there will be no more disputes in Bashu.

As Zhou Yi took his seat, discussions arose among the hundreds of people in the hall. Xie Zhiling led the servants in the fort to serve tea to the spectators.

We have just finished one round of drinking, and this is the second round.

After everyone had some tea and calmed down, the place was almost full.

Seeing that the main characters had arrived, Fan Zhuo informed Fan Caiqi and then turned his head to look at Jie Hui: "Brother Jie, we can begin now."

Jie Hui nodded at the two of them, glanced at Zhou Yi, and then looked at where Fan Qinghui was.

He took a deep breath and put on a solemn face.

He was not called the Judge of the Martial World for nothing. With just one expression, many Bashu forces fell silent.

On the Heyi Sect's side, Tongtian Shenlao, who had originally closed her eyes, now narrowed her eyes slightly.

Jiezhihui stood in the middle of the left and right seats and said loudly:

"My fellow Bashu people, since the alliance between the Duzun Fortress, the Ba League, and the Chuan Gang has been established, we must strictly abide by the established rules, not usurp the title of king, not boast of hegemony, and only ensure that the people of Shu live in peace."

"Until now, we have lived up to our expectations. Whether it's peddlers, merchants, gangs, or craftsmen, everyone can live and work in peace and contentment, free from the dangers of war."

"However, since Yang Guang was assassinated in Jiangdu, the whole country has been in turmoil. Warlords from all over the country have been vying to seize control of Bashu, causing repeated unrest and disturbing the peace and tranquility of the people of Bashu."

"This time we renew our oath of alliance, and together we will discuss a wise leader, so as to stabilize Shu and prevent the covetous thoughts of the four directions."

Xie Hui's words were different from what was agreed upon during the previous alliance meeting. The so-called selection of a wise leader was to wait until the general situation in the world was clear. It was too hasty to do so now as everything was in chaos.

But considering the current situation, everyone nodded.

It was useless for them to raise opinions. Once the three major forces made a decision, no one in Bashu could object.

So, after Xie Hui finished speaking, the spectators remained silent, only Fan Zhuo and Alliance Leader Feng spoke.

The two said in unison: "That's exactly what I meant."

Fan Zhuo stood up and continued, "My Sichuan Gang has always been straightforward in its actions. Now that Lord Jie has spoken and decided on a clear leader, I won't keep you in suspense."

He spoke first, "Our gang is unanimous in its opinion that Bashu should join Jianghuai, and we will follow the lead of Grand Commander Zhou."

"The boss is right!"

Many elders of the Sichuan Gang echoed in unison.

Those forces that have good relations with the Sichuan Gang all came out to cheer.

Feng Zhen stood up and said solemnly, "All the members of the four major tribes of the Ba League, Yao, Qiang, Miao and Yi, support Commander-in-Chief Zhou."

The three leaders, Sina, Jiao Luofeng and Chuan Muxun, all agreed.

Suddenly, in the main hall on the second floor of Zhenchuan Tower, not only the people from the Ba League, but also the neutral forces stopped hesitating and voiced their support one after another.

Larger sects such as the Heyi Sect, Longyou Sect, Shenquan Sect, and Wan'an Gang would also mention the names of their gangs when they voiced their support.

In the noisy hall, Li Yuanji, who looked somewhat similar to Li Erfeng but was more sturdy and robust, revealed an uncontrollable vicious look.

He looked at Jie Hui again, relying entirely on Duzun Castle.

Li Zhongyan and Xue Renyue standing beside him were different from him.

The two men looked at each other, each with a hidden light flashing in their eyes.

Behind Li Zhongyan, Liang State General An Xiuren looked at the three leaders of the Sichuan Gang, the Ba League, and the Duzun Fort, and then his eyes fell on a man next to him who looked to be about thirty years old.

He was as tall as a white crane, with a majestic appearance and an air of freedom.

It's just that he is relatively low-key at this time, otherwise it would definitely attract attention.

"Brother Jie, what do you think?!"

Fan Zhuo stared at Jie Hui. More than 70% of the people in the hall agreed.

Jie Hui went with the flow, and everyone was happy.

Li Yuanji felt a little nervous. The masters beside him, such as Qin Wutong, Diao Ang, Qiu Tianjue, etc., also looked at Jie Hui nervously.

I was afraid that the castle lord could not withstand the pressure.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Jie Hui, but this judge of the Bashu martial arts world smiled and clasped his fists towards Feng Zhen and Fan Zhuoluo.

"Brothers, I'm afraid it won't be possible for Xie to fulfill his wish."

Feng Zhen said, "Master, please tell me what you have to say."

Xie Hui's gaze swept across the leaders of the Ba League, then passed through Xue Renyue, King of Jin of Western Qin, and Li Zhongyan, King of Qi of Liang, and finally stopped on Li Yuanji.

Li Yuanji was ecstatic.

"Xie Mou wants to support the Li Clan in Guanzhong."

A clear female voice suddenly rang out from behind Zhou Yi: "Lord of the Castle, are you going to support Li Yuan?"

Fan Qinghui and the others all looked at Shi Qingxuan.

Xie Hui also turned his head. He hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Of course I support the head of the Li clan."

Shi Qingxuan asked again: "Is it the future head of the Li Clan or the current head of the Li Clan?"

Li Yuanji smiled wryly: "What's the difference?"

Hou Xibai glanced at Shi Feixuan across from him, then at Zhou Yi, and said to himself, "I'm sorry, Miss Shi," and then took over Li Yuanji's words:

"The difference is that the fortress lord received instructions from Senior Cihang. If he supports Li Yuan, it means he is the one that Master Yixin mentioned as the law of order. Otherwise, he could be Li Yuan's son, or perhaps you, Li Yuanji."

Li Yuanji smiled even more: "What's the point of all this?"

Hou Xibai laughed and said, "From what Master Yuanji said, it seems the Li family doesn't care about Bashu at all."

"Currently, the majority of people support Grand Commander Zhou. Lord Jie is suspected of acting on his own, which is unbecoming of his position. When the three families formed an alliance, it was for the stability of Bashu. Now, they are going back on their word and dragging Bashu towards division."

"I think, from the major forces in Bashu to the common people in Bashu, no one is willing to accept this outcome."

Hou Xibai unfolded his folding fan and said politely:

"Of course, Lord Jie has his own reasons and difficulties. So please share your reasons so that the people of Shu can clear up their misunderstandings about him."

Zhou Yi smiled slightly, Lao Hou is a good friend.

Jie Hui knew that the words were a deception, so he said without hesitation: "I naturally support the clan leader Li Yuan."

Yixin Old Nun flicked her whisk and took over the conversation:

"Hundreds of years ago, there was a scholar in Yan territory named Lu Sheng. He was ordered by the First Emperor to go to the sea to seek immortality. Upon his return, he met the First Emperor and presented him with an ancient book. In the book was a sentence: 'The one who will destroy Qin is the Hu people.'"

"During the Western Han Dynasty, there was a willow tree in Shanglin. It withered and then grew again. Insects ate its leaves and formed a pattern: Gongsun Bingyi should ascend the throne. Later, Emperor Xuan of Han, Liu Bingyi, was crowned emperor."

"This world has long had a prophecy. By the end of the Sui Dynasty, everyone had heard it: 'The poplar flowers fall, the plum flowers bloom. Peaches and plums will rule the world.'"

"Therefore, what Lord Jiebao does is in accordance with the Way of Heaven."

Zhou Yi glanced at the old nun and was sure that she was not telling the truth.

Awaiting rebuttal.

Suddenly a laugh came from behind the screen:

"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Yixin, it turns out you are also good at fortune-telling."

Everyone is realizing that the prophecy is mysterious, and there are many people in this world who believe in gods and ghosts.

At this moment, my thoughts were interrupted and I looked in the direction of the sound.

I saw an old Taoist priest with a slender figure and a heroic spirit walking out with a long sword on his back, stroking his beard and smiling.

It was the Taoist master, Yuan Tiangang.

As soon as he arrived, he revealed the identity of Master Yixin.

"Fellow Daoist Yuan."

The old nun also greeted him. Yuan Tiangang exchanged glances with the others, nodded to Jie Hui, and continued:

"I have studied the Book of Changes for a long time and have a basic understanding of the mysteries of the universe. I have also learned a little about astronomy and the calendar. Regarding the human face and bones, I have also mastered the human relations, the tortoise shell, the qi and nerves, and the bone method. Today, I heard the wonderful prophecy of my fellow Taoist, Yixin, and realized that we are a fellow Taoist. I am particularly delighted."

"I was observing the celestial phenomena at night and saw changes in the Purple Star. I cast a tortoise shell and divined, and I got a prophecy, which I would like to share with my fellow Taoists."

"It's really a coincidence, wonderful."

The people of Bashu were surprised, as they naturally knew the name of Yuan Tiangang.

In terms of physiognomy, who can compare with him?

Seeing him walking into the hall, he pricked up his ears and listened, hoping to get some clues.

"The vast universe knows no end, the sun and moon cycle in a cycle, over and over again."

He finished reading slowly and glanced at Zhou Yi.

Shi Qingxuan felt familiar.

This was exactly what Zhou Yi said when he met Yuan Tiangang.

Little did they know that this was the first image Zhou Yi picked out from "The Book of Changes".

There was a moment of silence in the hall as everyone pondered these words.

The Tongtian Shenlao of the Heyi Sect, who had her eyes closed, opened them and exuded a sharp spiritual light.

She shook the gems and jades all over her body, and with the expression of a female zombie, she spoke in a low, murky voice that seemed to penetrate the human spirit:

"I also heard this prophecy when communicating with the Netherworld, but it was vague and unclear. Now that Fellow Daoist Yuan has cleared up my confusion, I feel that the Dao follows nature and is incredibly marvelous. It's just as Fellow Daoist Yixin said, it repeats itself over and over again. This is the orderly course of Heaven."

This is a serious matter.

Even the goddess Tongtian opened her mouth.

Yuan Tiangang observed the stars and celestial phenomena, and the goddess went straight to the underworld, reaching up to the nine heavens and down to the nine netherworlds. This prophecy is tens of thousands of times more reliable than the folk songs of Dongdu.

Nun Cihang frowned, and Fan Qinghui asked, "What do you mean?"

Hou Xibai really wanted to be a substitute for the others, and it would be even better if someone else said it at this time.

Even though there was an echo in my heart, it was a little lacking.

But before he could worry about it, Sister Shi beside him spoke:

"In the past, King Wu defeated King Zhou, conquered the Shang Dynasty, and received the mandate to establish the Zhou Dynasty. The Zhou Emperor was the ruler of the world. The vast universe is endless. The sun and the moon are bright, and they have cycled for thousands of years. Now it is time for the cycle to begin again."

"This Zhou is naturally General Zhou."

"King Zhou of Shang lost the support of the people, and so did Yang Guang. Of all the heroes today, only the Grand Commander has the deepest affection for the people."

Before Fan Qinghui could speak, Shi Qingxuan said:

"Back then, Guangchengzi created the 'Eternal Life Secret' and gave the Evil Emperor's relic to the Yellow Emperor, who later passed it on to the Zhou Emperor. The Secret of Eternal Life disappeared for many years, but it was only when the Grand Commander arrived in Jiangdu that it became known to the world. Now that the relic has reappeared in Bashu, isn't that also confirmation?"

"Whether it's the disputes in the martial arts world or the ambition to conquer the world, everything has fulfilled the prophecy of Taoist Yuan."

“Besides.”

"As the saying goes, the poplar flowers fall, and the plum flowers bloom. There are many Li flowers: Li Gui, Li Mi, Li Yuan. Perhaps it was one of them."

The girl's voice was soft but powerful as she recounted everything she had heard and seen:

"But among these Li hegemons, Li Mi rebelled against his former master, Li Yuan was lustful and obsessed with women, and Li Gui colluded with foreign tribes."

"Master, when it comes to prophecies, compared to these people, Grand Commander Zhou is beloved by the people. He eliminated bandits and evildoers in Bashu, cured the plague in the ancient village, and repelled the foreign tribes that coveted Bashu. He also has a compassionate heart that ensures the long-term stability of Bashu."

"Could it be that, just because of this far-fetched prophecy from the abbot, Lord Jie is going to act on his own will and disregard the earnest expectations of countless Shu people?"

Nun Cihang was speechless and felt regretful that she shouldn't have taken this prophecy, but some things could not be said in public.

When the Bashu forces heard this, they felt their blood rushing to their heads.

Yes, you are right!

The atmosphere in the hall changed drastically.

"The castle lord should think twice~!"

Some people were angry: "How can these people compare with the Grand Commander?!"

Someone hiding behind the crowd was shouting, "The fortress lord supports Li Yuan. Is it because the Li family promised him high positions and generous salaries?"

Fan Zhuo and Feng Mengzhu advised at the right time:

"Brother Jie, do you remember why we formed the Three Families Alliance in the first place?"

"The stability of Bashu should be our top priority, Brother Jie!"

Looking at those who originally supported him, they now turned to the Sichuan Gang and the Ba League.

Xie Hui, who had originally made up his mind, was suddenly at a loss.

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(End of this chapter)