"It should be almost correct, but it seems that Dou Nanshan doesn't know the secret of the Soul Forging Tower." Mu Hanyan said.
"Whether he knows it or not, he'll never let you escape the Soul Forging Tower." Fen Qianji frowned. Dou Nanshan, given his status and position, was already humiliated by being forced to stop. How could he possibly stay in the Zhu family? It was all because of the mark on Mu Hanyan's body.
Because of his own intervention, Dou Nanshan would definitely suspect that he was also coming for the Qiankun Life and Death Seal. Fearing that the night would be long and dreams would arise, he would definitely look for every opportunity to attack Mu Hanyan again. The Soul Forging Tower's Trial Conference was undoubtedly his best chance.
"I know, but I didn't expect Dou Nanshan to come so soon. I can still deal with those elders. Even if I can't defeat them, I can still escape. But if Dou Nanshan takes action, I'm afraid it will be really difficult for me to succeed." Mu Hanyan also said solemnly. Although she was confident, she was never blindly arrogant.
Having seen Dou Nanshan's strength with her own eyes, how could she dare to underestimate him in the slightest?
"Are you really confident that you can deal with the three elders of the Dou family?" Fen Qianji asked.
"Yes." Mu Hanyan answered affirmatively.
"Okay, I will hold Dou Nanshan back, you just need to be careful." Fen Qianji said.
"Yeah." Mu Hanyan nodded heavily.
She didn't say thank you. Between her and Fen Qianji, was there any need to say thank you?
Seeing that it was getting late, Fen Qianji stood up and said goodbye.
From beginning to end, they did not mention one thing. There was still one last piece of Qiankun Life and Death Seal, which was treasured in the main temple. Mu Hanyan would take it or not, and Fen Qianji would stop her or not.
It wasn't that they had forgotten, but it was too early to discuss the matter. After experiencing two lives of ups and downs, the cycle of life and death, and finally untangling their knots, both of them had become more open-minded. Things in the world were inherently full of surprises and too many variables, so why bother worrying about the future?
At the same time, in Zhu Xiangchen's study in the backyard of the Zhu family, Dou Nanshan stood with his hands behind his back, gazing out the window at the night scene with a cold expression.
In front of him, Zhu Xiangchen leaned slightly, looking humble as if listening to instructions.
"Master Zhu, I heard that thirty years ago, the master of the Ye family and the elders were ambushed by your Zhu family in the Soul Forging Tower, and they were seriously injured and died?" Dou Nanshan suddenly asked.
"Rumors, they're all just rumors. Our Zhu family is one of the twelve prominent families of Lesser God Heaven, and we have always strictly adhered to the laws of the Temple. How could we dare to commit such a despicable act?" Zhu Xiangchen quickly denied it. Even if the incident from thirty years ago had long been a semi-public secret, he couldn't dare admit it in front of the High Priest of Divine Punishment.
"Haha." Dou Nanshan chuckled, but didn't dwell on the matter. He changed the subject and said, "Mu Hanyan injured several members of my Dou family. Even the third elder, Dou Changping, was killed by her. This vengeance must be avenged by my Dou family."
Zhu Xiangchen was a little confused. He was just talking about the old incident between the Zhu and Ye families thirty years ago, but why did he suddenly bring up the feud between their Dou family and Mu Hanyan?
"What does Lord Dou mean?" Zhu Xiangchen's heart moved, but he was not sure, so he asked tentatively.
"Tomorrow, several elders of my Dou family will also go to the Soul Forging Tower to observe. Please take good care of them. Also, they have different identities, so don't spread the news." After saying this, Dou Nanshan left the study with his hands behind his back.
Behind him, Zhu Xiangchen's eyes lit up, his face filled with excitement and joy. Wasn't Dou Nanshan's intention clear enough? He was clearly planning to murder Mu Hanyan in the Soul Forging Tower.
Mu Hanyan's life or death actually had nothing to do with him, but with Mu Hanyan around, it would be impossible for him to suppress the Ye family. If he wasn't careful, he might even give the Ye family a chance to turn things around. However, since Dou Nanshan had already decided to kill Mu Hanyan, she was doomed, and the Ye family was finished!
The next day, just after dawn, the heads and elders from hundreds of families gathered in front of a hillside west of Chiyue City.
This earthen slope was not originally in Chiyue City. Later, the Zhu family expanded the city and incorporated it into the city. They also built the Zhu family mansion nearby, so this earthen slope also became the Zhu family's back garden.
Initially, no one knew why the Zhu family abandoned their ancestral home and built a new settlement in Crimson Moon City. It wasn't until the Soul Forging Tower appeared that the reason became clear. Of course, according to the Zhu family, the Soul Forging Tower had always belonged to them, but the time hadn't come to unveil it. Anyway, that was decades ago, and no one cared much about it anymore; everyone's attention was focused on the Soul Forging Tower.
Although everyone knew that the discussion conference in the Soul Forging Tower was actually a means for the Zhu family to suppress dissidents and win over people's hearts, but after several discussion conferences, those who should be suppressed had been suppressed, and those who should be won over had been won over, so the heads of the various families just let it go.
In fact, this Soul Forging Tower was indeed very beneficial for cultivation. Many of the patriarchs and elders had already reached the realm of Soul Priest, or were only one step away from it. Reaching the next level was as difficult as ascending to heaven, and the Soul Forging Tower's discussion conference became their best opportunity to make the next step forward.
At this moment, looking at Zhu Xiangchen who was chanting softly and performing hand gestures on the high platform in front, everyone's face was excited and their eyes were full of anticipation.
"It appears, the Soul Forging Tower appears!" As a tall tower slowly emerged, an uncontrollable cry of excitement rang out from the crowd.
The five-story tower is ancient and majestic. In the hazy morning light, it appears even more mysterious and solemn.
Mu Hanyan couldn't help but clench her fists, a hint of excitement in her eyes. "Yes, that's it." The moment the Soul Forging Tower emerged, a mysterious aura surged through her mind. Though it was extremely faint, Mu Hanyan knew it all too well. It was the Qiankun Seal of Life and Death. Her suspicions were correct. This Soul Forging Tower indeed contained a remnant of the Qiankun Seal of Life and Death!
"Fellow Patriarchs and Elders, I'm sure you all already know the rules of the Soul Forging Tower Trial Conference, but I'll still repeat them so that if something goes wrong you don't blame me for not reminding you.
The Soul Forging Tower consists of five floors, each containing the mysteries of heaven and earth. If you can comprehend them, it will greatly benefit your cultivation. However, this Soul Forging Tower has been left unused for too long and is in a state of disrepair. While it holds mysteries, it also carries dangers. If you find something amiss, please exit immediately to avoid ruining your cultivation and potentially even losing your life.
Also, with each level you ascend, the mysteries of the universe become more profound and mysterious, and of course, the dangers also become greater. If you are not completely confident, you must be extremely cautious, especially on the last level, which is fraught with danger. Don't force yourself. Do you understand?"
"I understand." The heads and elders of each family said in unison.
"Well, I declare that this conference officially begins." Zhu Xiangchen made the last hand gesture.
With a creaking sound, the heavy stone door slowly opened, and the heads and elders of each family rushed in one after another.
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