To the north of Qingyang City, there stands a high mountain in a dense forest, and Xiqishan Temple is located on this mountain.
The dense forest where the mountain is located is also called the "Cloud Barrier" because it is shrouded in fog all year round. When the fog is so thick, people can't even see the road ahead.
When Qin Yuesheng and his group reached the outside of the forest, they saw a white mist filling the air. They could hardly see anything beyond five steps.
In the distance, the mountain where Xiqi Mountain Temple is located is faintly visible in the fog.
"It's really not an ordinary place." Zuo Zonghao said meaningfully, then nodded and said, "Let's do it."
An Iron Toad official immediately stepped out and took out a small green gourd-shaped fan from his bosom.
He took the handle of the fan and fanned the forest vigorously. A strong gust of wind whistled out, swirling into the dense forest and flying several feet away.
Wherever the strong wind went, the fog dissipated, revealing its true appearance.
"This thing!" Qin Yuesheng looked at the fan in the man's hand with great interest. The fan looked somewhat similar to the Empress' Seven Elements Creation Art, but the power was far less. When the Empress was in the sea of red spider lilies, she created three tornadoes at the same time.
With this Iron Toad official leading the way, Qin Yuesheng and others followed behind, and soon they cut through the thorns and bushes and made their way straight in, arriving at the foot of the vast expanse.
Looking at the plank road leading up the mountain, Zuo Zonghao did not choose to step on it immediately. Qin Yuesheng was a little puzzled and had to stand by and watch curiously.
"Zuo Zonghao, a fourth-rank official of the Tang Dynasty, has come here today to pay respects at the mountain gate. I hope the abbot will come out to see me."
Zuo Zonghao's voice seemed to be shouted out by some means. The sound was louder when far away and smaller when near. Qin Yuesheng and his group standing next to him did not feel anything. Instead, the sound on the mountain was like thunder, and the echo was deafening.
A short while later, a young Taoist priest ran down the plank road and saluted Zuo Zonghao. "Master Zuo, our Xiqi Mountain Temple has been closed for many days, so it is inconvenient to welcome guests now."
Zuo Zonghao grabbed the Taoist priest with his big hand, and he instantly flew into Zuo Zonghao's hand as if he was attracted by suction, and was grabbed by the collar by Zuo Zonghao.
"Remember, I'm not discussing this with you Taoists, I'm informing you."
Zuo Zonghao said in a cold and arrogant voice, "If you don't open the mountain gate today, you are going against the entire Tang Dynasty."
Zuo Zonghao had been an official for many years and had already developed an aura of superiority. Even if he showed no expression on his face, he still made people feel intimidated without being angry, and people did not dare to resist.
There was no other way, so the young Taoist priest said hesitantly: "Then I will go and ask my uncle for instructions."
"No need to go through so much trouble, just lead the way." Zuo Zonghao swung the Taoist priest's body lightly, and the Taoist priest's whole body spun like a top and flew several steps away. When he stood still, he staggered and his legs lost their balance, and he sat down on the ground.
"Puchi." Huo Bang found the scene so funny that he couldn't help laughing out loud.
Bai Hao quickly slapped him on the back, forcibly stopping Huo Bang from smiling.
Huo Bang was seen grimacing in pain, his face twisted, but he could no longer smile.
"Go up the mountain." Zuo Zonghao said, and then strode towards the plank road.
An Iron Toad official lifted the Taoist priest's shoulders and followed him, and then everyone started to move.
As soon as he stepped onto the plank road, Qin Yuesheng felt that the scene in front of him suddenly changed. The originally straight plank road became winding and dilapidated, and the two sides of the plank road turned into cliffs and steep cliffs.
There really is no sun above and no earth below.
This height, if you have acrophobia, would probably scare you to death.
"Lord Bai?" Qin Yuesheng asked Bai Hao.
"No need to ask too many questions, just follow Lord Zuo's footsteps. We can't tell the truth from the falsehood right now." Bai Hao replied.
Suddenly, everyone was like a long dragon, hanging behind Zuo Zonghao. Wherever he went, everyone followed, not daring to take a wrong step.
Halfway through the journey, Zuo Zonghao suddenly stepped outside the plank road. There was a bottomless abyss surrounded by clouds and mist. Even a master of internal strength would be killed if he fell down.
Qin Yuesheng was secretly shocked when he saw this.
But the next moment, Zuo Zonghao was seen standing firmly on the cliff, his whole body steady, with no intention of falling at all.
After walking a few steps on the cliff, Zuo Zonghao's figure suddenly disappeared in the air, and everyone hurried to follow.
Then I saw the surrounding scenery suddenly changed. There were no cliffs anymore, but green mountains and bamboo forests.
Not far away, the gate of Xiqi Mountain Temple can be seen at a glance.
"What a magical maze!" Qin Yuesheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
The gate of Xiqi Mountain Temple was sealed. If Zuo Zonghao hadn't led the way, they probably wouldn't have been able to find the exact location of the gate.
When Zuo Zonghao walked under the archway, an old Taoist priest just came out.
"I am Qingshui, the poor Taoist. I am honored to meet you, Master Zuo."
Zuo Zonghao's eyes were like torches: "If you are here to persuade me to leave, then forget it. I must see your master today."
"Your Excellency is overthinking it. Please come this way. I will lead the way for you." Taoist Qingshui said with a smile.
The interior of Xiqishan Temple really feels like a fairyland. Not only are there lush green pines and stacked strange rocks, but there are also white cranes and sika deer playing and running around in the temple, which is truly breathtaking.
After walking through many rugged paths, the group, led by Taoist Qingshui, finally arrived at the highest point of Xiqi Mountain Temple, the main hall located on a huge rock.
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