Many of the older generation of practitioners in the Xuanmen sect still remember this past event. However, the price paid to resolve the demon god's descent into the world was far too terrible, and many are unwilling to discuss it further.

Back then, the sect most affected was the Maoshan Sect, which was the most powerful sect in the Xuanmen (Taoist) world at the time.

Those were more than forty experts, and almost all of them perished in the Thousand Gu Cave after the battle.

"But do you know that this time Song Ke colluded with the sorcerers! Back then, the demons summoned by those sorcerers almost destroyed the entire China. Even knowing this, Song Ke and his accomplices still joined forces with those thieves!"

Master, I believe you didn't just find out about this today, right?!

Song Mengmeng did not overlook the faint haze beyond Master Dukong's Buddha aura; it was proof that evil deeds had existed! The kind-faced elder in front of her, hailed as the current light of the Xuanmen, was not entirely without taint!

“Benefactor, there are always some things in this world that we cannot control!”

I know that some mistakes cannot be avoided, but some things must be done by someone!

I know about Song Ke's matter!

However, it wasn't much earlier than yours! To my shame, it was only because of Hu Yue's accident that I started paying attention to Song Ke!

So at that time, I contacted Song Ke immediately, hoping that he could turn back from the wrong path!

Unfortunately, Song Ke did not agree with my advice and insisted on going his own way!

I contacted Hu Yue's mentor immediately! My original plan was to find more flaws in Song Ke's actions and then appeal to the Chief of Staff through the Special Case Team, but unfortunately, before I could do so…”

Master Dukong didn't offer any explanation for this. He did indeed do it, but before he could proceed to the next step, the incident of the Chief of Staff being murdered by Song Ke occurred on Hu Yue's side!

"Forget it, it's all in the past, there's no point in bringing it up again!" Song Mengmeng really didn't intend to continue arguing with Master Dukong about this issue. She changed the subject and moved on to a new topic: "By the way, I introduced an acquaintance of mine to the master for guidance. Has the master met him?"

"That benefactor came, but then left!" Master Dukong smiled and whispered to Song Mengmeng, briefly recounting Song Hui's visit to him.

Just as Song Mengmeng guessed, Song Hui naturally couldn't accept spending the rest of his life in a Buddhist temple practicing asceticism!

However, Song Hui did not give up easily. He pleaded bitterly at the pagoda temple for a long time, and only when he saw that he could not get any other solution did he finally give up and leave in frustration.

"He has no fortune, prosperity, longevity, or wealth; his bad karma has backfired, and he is plagued by misfortune! Asceticism is his only way out." Master Dukong sighed. Regarding Song Hui's situation, he shared the same opinion as Song Mengmeng.

However, the final decision rests with Song Hui himself.

If Song Hui himself is unwilling, then no matter how much others try to persuade him, it will be of no use.

The conversation subtly shifted to the purpose of Song Mengmeng's visit.

In the quiet meditation room, only Master Dukong and Song Mengmeng remained.

With Hu Da's barrier in place, no one will be able to spy on what's happening inside for the time being. Therefore, Song Mengmeng didn't delay any longer and simply explained her purpose.

"Many people say that the Buddhist temple was built because the Buddhist scriptures brought back from the Western Paradise landed here." Master Dukong was not surprised at all by Song Mengmeng's purpose this time.

In fact, it was as if a weight had been lifted from his shoulders, and his tone became much more relaxed.

“However, very few people know that before the Buddha Pagoda Temple, this place was actually a forbidden area.” As he spoke, Master Dukong slowly stood up: “Back then, the seal on the forbidden area was already on the verge of collapse!”

In order to stabilize the situation, the Xuanmen sect of the Chinese nation tried every possible means!

Ultimately, by sheer chance, Buddhist scriptures were found in the Western Paradise, and the Pagoda Temple was built here! Throughout history, eminent monks of the Pagoda Temple have chosen to pass away here, using their own merits to reinforce the seal of the underground palace!

Even so, we can gradually feel the power of the seal weakening little by little!

Master Dukong raised his hand and gestured to Song Mengmeng, "I can take you to the entrance of the underground palace, but whether you can enter and take away what you want depends on yourself!"

Seeing Master Dukong's cooperation, Song Mengmeng was somewhat surprised. She didn't rush to get up, but instead looked up slightly at Master Dukong, who had already reached the door of the meditation room, and asked in confusion, "Master, aren't you worried that I have ulterior motives or intentions?!"

“I am well aware of Benefactor Song’s strength! I also understand that if you truly have ulterior motives and want to take away the things in this underground palace, even if I gather all the monks of the Buddhist Pagoda Temple to resist, we will not be able to stop you!”

Moreover, there are quite a few people coveting the contents of the underground palace! Rather than waiting for it to fall into the hands of villains in the future, it's far more prudent to hand it over to you, benefactor.”

Master Dukong smiled, looking at Song Mengmeng with complete composure.

To become the current leader of the Xuanmen sect in China, Master Dukong is definitely not a pedantic old man who only knows how to chant Buddhist mantras!

Given his current position, he certainly knows more and more comprehensively than others! In addition, he originally guarded this responsibility and secret, so he is even clearer about how to make the right choice to benefit the current situation.

Song Mengmeng nodded her thanks, then stood up and followed Master Dukong toward the back mountain.

Along the winding path, pagodas stand in rows.

Each of these pagodas is the resting place of the spirit of a deceased eminent monk. It is precisely because of the blessings of these monks' merits that the seal on this originally dilapidated underground palace has been barely maintained until now.

The entrance to the underground palace is surrounded by these pagodas.

It looks very dilapidated, as if it has been neglected for years and forgotten!

"The entrance to the underground palace is right here!" Master Dukong raised his hand and pointed to the dark entrance, saying to Song Mengmeng, "To my shame, I have lived in the Buddha Pagoda Temple since birth and have cultivated for so many years, yet I still cannot get even half a step closer to this entrance."

It's already a miracle that we can even see the entrance!

For ordinary people, all they see here is a dilapidated forest of pagodas and steles! Therefore, despite the changing dynasties and various wars in China over the years, the peace here has never been disturbed!