"Where did this portrait come from?" After a while, Mu Hanyan came back to her senses from her shock and asked Sikong Qinglan.
"This was left by my master." Sikong Qinglan replied.
"Your master?" Mu Hanyan was a little confused.
"My master's name is Hua Guanyu!" Sikong Qinglan said solemnly.
"Ah!" Mu Hanyan exclaimed in a low voice.
She had heard from Ye Yian a long time ago that the Huayu Temple had a long history and had produced many talented priests. Hua Yue's father, Hua Guanyu, was one of them, and the decline of the Huayu Temple was also caused by him. However, she had not expected that Sikong Qinglan had such a connection with him.
"Have you also heard of my master?" Seeing Mu Hanyan's surprised expression, Sikong Qinglan asked curiously.
"I've heard the Lord Worshiper mention that it was because of him that the Huayu Temple caused the Lord God to be furious." Mu Hanyan would of course not tell him that the descendants of Hua Guanyu were his followers.
"So that's how it is. The Lord Worshiper has been in seclusion all year round, and he might not know the Lord God's ban. My master's name is a taboo in the temple, and no one is allowed to mention it. It's okay if you don't know it, but don't mention it in front of outsiders in the future." Sikong Qinglan suddenly realized, and then reminded.
"I understand." Mu Hanyan nodded. It seemed that Hua Guanyu's betrayal had indeed angered the Divine Master so much that even his name had become taboo.
"Before Master Grandmaster disappeared, he had been in seclusion in the Flower Rain Temple for ten years. This portrait was painted during his seclusion. After he came out of seclusion, he gave it to Master. When Master was dying, he gave it to me.
The master also left a will, saying that the reason his master left was for the person in the painting. He also said that the Continent of Gods, and even the entire Holy Continent, would suffer a catastrophe, and thousands of lives would be devastated, and even the entire continent would be destroyed. Only the person in the portrait could turn the tide and save the people. He could even allow the people of the Continent of Gods to no longer suffer from the hardships of life and live and work in peace and contentment as they did a million years ago.
"Master also said that this person would face a life-death cycle. To save her, Master took away a divine treasure, said to be able to reverse fate and transcend reincarnation. It was for this reason that the Lord Divine Master was furious. Oh, and Master also said that besides him, there must be someone else in this world who can see through the secrets of heaven. If we can find his help, we will definitely be able to save the person in the painting." Sikong Qinglan said slowly, gazing at Mu Hanyan.
Mu Hanyan's mind was in turmoil, and her hands subconsciously pinched the Destiny Star Plate hanging on her chest.
When she was reborn, this destiny star disk appeared beside her, but she didn't know where it came from. She just guessed that her rebirth might be related to it.
Sikong Qinglan's words confirmed her suspicions. The phrase "turning the world upside down and transcending reincarnation" referred to this very Destiny Star Plate. It turned out to be the most precious treasure of the Temple. So, Hua Guanyu's journey to the Holy Court Continent, after all, had such a hidden story behind it.
As for the other person who could see through the secrets of heaven that Hua Guanyu mentioned, it was undoubtedly Lu Guantian. However, she could not guess the details of how he found Lu Guantian and how he died at the hands of the Holy Lord.
Thinking of this, Mu Hanyan couldn't help but think of Hua Yue again. It turned out that his father had gone to the Holy Court Continent for her sake, bringing disaster upon himself. Thinking of Hua Yue, who was stranded in the void, she felt even more guilty and determined to recover her strength as soon as possible and rescue them from the void.
"Is the person in the portrait you?" Sikong Qinglan asked after a long time.
Although he had almost determined that she was the person in the portrait after seeing all the amazing things about Mu Hanyan, he still couldn't be completely sure without Mu Hanyan's personal confirmation.
Mu Hanyan looked into Sikong Qinglan's eyes. How much did he know about Hua Guanyu's whereabouts? If he knew that Hua Guanyu had fled to the Holy Court Continent, then confirming his guess would mean admitting the secret that he was from the Holy Court.
Sikong Qinglan also looked directly into Mu Hanyan's eyes, his gaze was so clear, without a trace of impurities.
"Yes." Mu Hanyan finally nodded, frankly and calmly.
Sikong Qinglan smiled and his expression became unusually relaxed.
"I don't know where you come from, nor do I know your past, but I believe that what my master said is correct, so I will do my best to help you and protect this continent." When Sikong Qinglan said this, he suddenly touched his chest with his palm and knelt on one knee to salute Mu Hanyan.
Such rituals are said to be the most noble rituals among priests.
"Master Sikong, what are you doing? Get up, get up!" Mu Hanyan hurriedly helped Sikong Qinglan up. Judging from his expression, even if he didn't know the truth about Hua Guanyu's disappearance, he should have guessed something. However, he didn't show any hostility, but saluted solemnly. This made Mu Hanyan feel relieved, but also a little at a loss.
"Sir, this is my master's last wish and also his dying advice. No matter what my master did, it was for the hundreds of millions of people in the Continent of Gods. Maybe he is no longer in this world, but I, Sikong Qinglan, will never forget his last wish." Sikong Qinglan said firmly, and after performing the salute, he stood up.
Mu Hanyan's heart was deeply touched. Bu Xuanji had said something similar before his death. Although the concepts and cultivation methods of the Holy Court Continent were different, and they regarded each other as heretics and demons, but for the people of the world, whether it was the Holy Court or the practitioners of the Temple, their mentality was the same. They all took the peace of the people of the world as their own responsibility. Even the Holy Lord was like this, but he was too paranoid.
"I promise you that I will do my best to protect this continent and hundreds of millions of people." Mu Hanyan said with determination.
The disaster that befell the Sacred Continent was originally caused by her. It was her responsibility to protect this continent and the hundreds of millions of innocent people.
Even after returning to her room, Mu Hanyan still felt a heavy weight on her shoulders. Some things are easier said than done. She hadn't even become a true priest yet, and it was unknown how long it would take to recover to the peak strength of a former great swordsman. Wasn't talking about protecting the continent just empty talk?
"Hanyan, you're back?" Ling Baobao's voice came from outside the door.
"What's wrong?" Mu Hanyan asked when she saw Ling Baobao looking sad.
"There's no food. I'm starving." Baby Ling said pitifully.
Mu Hanyan was speechless. Even though his strength was suppressed, he had practiced for many years and his physique was very different from that of ordinary people. It was impossible for him to be so hungry without a meal. I remember that he ate a big piece of dried meat at noon. What a foodie!
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