Under the moonlight, Old Sun's figure appeared exceptionally lonely. He gently closed the ancient book, a hint of confusion in his eyes.
Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, a glint flashed in his eyes.
He hurriedly opened the ancient book, turned to a certain page, and slowly ran his finger across it, as if searching for something. Finally, he stopped at a certain line of text, and a flash of understanding appeared in his eyes.
Old Sun stayed here for more than a month, but he never saw the true form of the leader. This person was elusive and never showed his true face.
Since that's the case, he should try to find a way to get out of there.
Suddenly, a series of hurried footsteps broke the silence of the night.
Old Master Sun's heart skipped a beat. He quickly put away the ancient book and looked towards the door. He saw a man in black rush in, his face full of anxiety.
He walked up to Elder Sun and said in a low voice, "The leader has ordered you to go to the secret chamber immediately to discuss important matters."
Old Sun was taken aback, then nodded and followed the man in black into the night.
The man in black led Old Sun through a winding corridor to a hidden secret room.
The door to the secret room slowly opened, and a strange aura rushed out.
As Old Sun stepped inside, he saw a huge stone statue in the room, its face blurred, yet exuding a chilling aura.
Old Sun felt a jolt in his heart, as if he had a premonition of something.
At that moment, a deep voice came from behind the stone statue: "Master Liu, you've arrived."
Old Sun looked up and saw a figure slowly emerge from behind the stone statue, shrouded in darkness, its face obscured.
Taking a deep breath, he bowed and asked, "May I ask what important matter Your Excellency has summoned me for?"
The man gestured for Old Sun to come forward. He carefully walked to the stone statue and saw that the statue was holding a small jade box in its hands.
Old Master Sun reached out and took the jade box. He opened it and saw a crystal-clear pill inside.
A thought struck him: Could this be the important matter the Venerable One spoke of?
The man said in a low voice, "The sect leader is currently in seclusion, but he sensed some unusual phenomena and specially sent me to invite you to come and discuss this matter."
His gaze swept over Master Liu, and he slowly said, "To join my sect, you need to take this pill to show your loyalty. Of course, we respect everyone's choice and will not force anyone."
Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed in Old Sun's eyes.
He knew that this elixir might be extraordinary, but the current situation forced him to consider it.
He took a deep breath, nodded, reached out and took the pill, swallowing it without hesitation.
Instantly, a warm current surged through my body, as if some power was quietly awakening within me.
Seeing this, the man smiled slightly and said, "Very good, Master Liu. From now on, you are a member of my sect. During the sect leader's seclusion, sect affairs will be discussed and decided by us. Today's matter is of great importance, and we need to carefully discuss countermeasures. Please follow me."
After saying that, he turned and walked toward a secluded hall, with Old Sun following closely behind, his heart filled with anticipation and unease.
After passing through a winding corridor, the two arrived at an ancient and simple hall.
The palace doors were tightly shut, but a mysterious atmosphere permeated the surroundings. The person gently pushed open the doors, and a cool breeze rushed in, as if they had entered another world.
In the center of the main hall, there was a huge stone table, around which sat several people dressed in black robes.
Upon seeing Elder Sun arrive, they all nodded in greeting. "Master Liu, please have a seat." One of them pointed to the empty seat next to him, and Elder Sun sat down as instructed, secretly on guard, pondering how to respond.
Under Sun Lao's meticulous planning, the real Master Liu was hidden in a secret sect to avoid some unnecessary trouble.
To cover up Master Liu's whereabouts, Du Yifei used his superb skills to create a face mask for Master Liu that was almost indistinguishable from a real person.
After studying Master Liu's behavior in depth, and through a period of diligent imitation, Mr. Sun was finally able to portray Master Liu in a way that was indistinguishable from the real thing.
Therefore, he was able to successfully enter the core of the Red Lotus Sect.
Master Liu was highly favored by the Red Lotus Sect for his outstanding astrological and divination skills. They had always hoped to recruit him and add strength to their forces.
However, Master Liu was well aware of the Red Lotus Cult's ambitions and evil intentions, and therefore consistently refused their invitations.
Now, Elder Sun has replaced Master Liu in the Red Lotus Sect and has become a guest of honor in their eyes.
"I wonder what Master Liu's insights are?" The Venerable One turned his gaze to Elder Sun.
Old Master Sun smiled slightly, stroking his beard with feigned profundity, and slowly began to speak: "The Red Lotus's power, though it was at its peak for a time, was not on solid foundations and was beset by both internal and external troubles. If it wished to last, it needed to cultivate itself, manage its family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world. This is my humble opinion. What does Your Excellency think?"
His eyes gleamed with a profound light as he gently swung the divination board in his hand, as if conversing with the stars.
"Although the Red Lotus Sect is powerful, it cannot conceal its evil nature. I observe that the celestial phenomena suggest a change. You all must act with caution and not make any rash moves." Old Master Sun's voice was deep and powerful, which convinced everyone.
Upon hearing this, the members of the Red Lotus Cult all showed expressions of surprise.
The Venerable One took a deep breath and slowly said, "Elder Sun is absolutely right. We must act with caution. Does Master Liu have a solution?"
Master Sun nodded slightly and pointed to the divination plate, saying, "This divination indicates that a benefactor is about to arrive, who can help our sect resolve the crisis. You all must pay attention to this person."
He secretly added in his heart: They are the benefactors who sent you to the cycle of reincarnation.
"But where does this distinguished person come from? And when will they arrive?" another man in black robes pressed.
Old Sun counted on his fingers, remained silent for a moment, and then spoke:
"The secrets of heaven are unpredictable. The divination only indicates that the arrival of a benefactor will bring a turning point to our sect. However, it is difficult to discern who this benefactor is or when he will arrive. Nevertheless, our sect is currently beset by crises and must cultivate good relationships to turn danger into safety. Everyone, let us unite and work together to overcome this difficult time."
The church has indeed been quite turbulent lately, with continuous disputes and external pressures putting immense stress on its members.
Old Sun stopped there, sitting quietly with his eyes slightly closed, as if deep in thought.
Xiaoxi should have already received his letter.
His current location is confirmed to be within the area of Cloud City.
However, there is currently no clue as to how he got here.
Yuncheng is just one of the many secret strongholds of the Red Lotus Sect, and the sect leader's whereabouts are even more elusive and difficult to fathom.
His fingers tapped lightly on the table, as if tapping out the rhythm of time.
Outside the window, night deepened, and the twinkling stars added to the tranquility and mystery of the place.
Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew by, bringing a faint fragrance, which seemed to be the scent of flowers from afar, or perhaps some unknown omen.
Old Sun opened his eyes slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing within them.
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