Chapter 139 Gong Xin plopped down on the ground, wiping...
Shen Qiongzhi, being the most impatient, quickly pressed for details: "What kind of person is it?"
The two ghosts shook their heads in unison, "We didn't see it clearly."
Shen Qiongzhi revealed her true colors, stepping forward and grabbing the two ghosts by the neck with one hand each. "Say it again, did you see it clearly?"
The ghosts screamed in terror, crying, "We really didn't see him clearly, Grandma! He was too fast, none of us saw him clearly. In a flash, he was gone!"
"Qiongzhi," Zhu Jing called softly from behind, "They might really not know."
Shen Qiongzhi immediately let go, and the two ghosts were finally saved, gasping for breath while clutching their necks.
"Where is that person now?" she asked again.
"They should still be inside, anyway, I haven't seen them come out."
By this time, the four of them almost all had the same guess—
"Is it the new God Venerable Gongxin?" Yun Tianjiao asked Zhiwei.
Zhiwei nodded and said, "That's very likely. We need to be careful when we go in."
The two ghostly disciples guarding the gate kindly reminded them: "My lords, you should think carefully. Once you enter this mountain gate, you may never come out."
"Yes, we have witnessed too much in the past hundred years. Many powerful immortals and cultivators have tried to enter to explore for treasures, relying on their profound cultivation. In the end, without exception, they were all trapped inside."
Shen Qiongzhi scoffed dismissively, "No matter how powerful this place is, can it be more powerful than the Pagoda of Sorrow? I, your humble servant, still managed to get out!"
Regardless, the two ghosts meant well. As the four of them stepped into the mountain gate, Zhu Jing passed by them and gave them a special nod of respect.
"Thank you both for your kind reminder."
The two ghosts felt a refreshing breeze brush against their faces, and were nourished from head to toe by a vigorous power, sweeping away their dazed and confused state, and even their minds became much clearer.
"Ah, what is this?"
"I don't know, but it feels so good, and I'm so touched, I feel like crying..."
The two ghosts watched Zhu Jing's figure disappear into the distance, and just as she had done before, they both nodded in salute.
The four of them walked up the mountain without incident, and they didn't even notice a single spying glance.
Shen Qiongzhi looked around and wondered, "Strange, weren't many people trapped and killed? How come we can't see a single ghost?"
Yun Tianjiao chuckled and teased, "You shook out those ghosts hiding underground with just two kicks at the mountain gate. I'm afraid the news has already spread throughout the entire sect. Which of these demons and ghosts would dare to come out now?"
Shen Qiongzhi retorted, "That doesn't necessarily mean you're afraid of me. I'm just all bark and no bite. Tianjiao, don't forget, you have the Ghost King's Ghost Core in your body. Your intimidation power is much greater than mine!"
With Shen Qiongzhi lightening the mood, everyone felt less tense.
Zhiwei had been silent since entering the mountain gate, seemingly observing something in secret. It wasn't until they reached the halfway point of the mountain that he said, "No wonder the demons, ghosts, humans, and gods who enter here can't get out. What a powerful barrier."
Yun Tianjiao and Shen Qiongzhi were both newcomers to the mortal world, with limited understanding of the ways of magic and numerology. Zhu Jing, on the other hand, was originally from the righteous path of cultivation and had been ascended for many years, so he could see some of the tricks of the trade.
“This barrier is cleverly designed, with numerous array points and it seems to be reinforced every so often.” Zhu Jing said, looking up at the sky, then suddenly looked surprised. “What…is this?”
Seeing this, the others followed her gaze and saw that there seemed to be a faint black mist covering the entire Xuanxiao Sect. It was not visible at the foot of the mountain, but it became more and more obvious as they went up the mountain.
“This is neither cloud nor demonic energy…” Yun Tianjiao said.
“It’s a barrier,” Zhiwei concluded, her expression turning serious. “It’s the barrier that sealed off this mountain area, and it’s being corrupted.”
Shen Qiongzhi asked, "I've only ever heard of humans becoming demonic, demons becoming demonic, and ghosts becoming demonic. I really didn't know that barriers could also become demonic!"
“Anything in this world that has an obsession can become corrupted. However, in my opinion, this barrier doesn’t seem to have become corrupted on its own, but rather it has been interfered with by external forces.” Zhu Jing’s expression was just as solemn as Zhiwei’s.
Yun Tianjiao asked, "What will happen after the barrier becomes demonized?"
Zhiwei paused for a moment before saying, "It will annihilate all living beings within the barrier, including ghost spirits, divine essences, demon cores, and ghost cores."
Shen Qiongzhi was startled. "Ah? Does that mean we're all doomed?"
"Fortunately, the demonization has only just begun. As long as we break this barrier before it becomes completely demonized, there will be no problem." Zhiwei's expression returned to normal, and she spoke casually, as if breaking the barrier was just an easy task.
Yun Tianjiao knew Zhiwei best. She knew that if Zhiwei were really that relaxed, she wouldn't have shown that expression just now. She said seriously, "Zhiwei, the four of us are now in this together. If there are any concerns, we can't bear them alone. We should speak up in advance so that everyone can be prepared."
Zhiwei was taken aback, then smiled helplessly, "Your Highness, do I look like the kind of person who only reports good news and not bad?"
Yun Tianjiao, Zhu Jing, and Shen Qiongzhi all nodded at Zhiwei.
Zhiwei: "..."
It was rare to see Zhiwei with such a stunned expression. At this moment, Yun Tianjiao was actually staring at him intently, his eyes and lips smiling.
Zhiwei blushed under her gaze.
Zhu Jing's gaze shifted back and forth between Yun Tianjiao and Zhiwei, and he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
Shen Qiongzhi was drawn to Zhu Jing's secret smile, and her eyes widened.
Who would have thought that the once noble and virtuous Immortal Lord Zhu Jing would be so adorable when he transforms back into a girl!
In this eerie and dangerous place, each of the four saw their own unique scenery, and for a moment, they were all in a pleasant mood.
Finally, Zhiwei cleared her throat and shifted her gaze away from Yun Tianjiao. "Actually, I'm just worried about the person who came in. If he really is Gongxin Divine Venerable and is a friend rather than an enemy of us, then it won't be difficult for us to break this barrier if we join forces. Otherwise, it will indeed require some effort."
Zhu Jing then spoke up in a low voice: "I can try to draw the spiritual energy of heaven and earth into the core of the barrier array, which may help us break the barrier more easily."
"No!" the other three said in unison.
Zhu Jing's eyelashes trembled slightly from fright, and she blinked.
Shen Qiongzhi was a little angry: "You've only just recovered, and your body isn't fully healed yet. How can you use your spiritual energy so casually?"
Yun Tianjiao also said, "Unless absolutely necessary, we must not act rashly again. There are only a few people in the world who are capable of setting up such a barrier. Once we find out who it is and figure out their array setup habits, this barrier will not be difficult to break."
Zhu Jing nodded repeatedly after being reprimanded, "Don't act rashly, don't act rashly. But with me backing you up, there's no need to worry too much."
Shen Qiongzhi glared at her fiercely, "Hmph, right now, you're the one we're most worried about!"
As the four talked, they arrived at the main peak of Xuanxiao Sect. This was the former Sect Leader's Hall, the residence of all the previous sect leaders. After Yu Lanshan was murdered, Elder Xiyuan usurped the position of sect leader and became the last master of this Sect Leader's Hall.
"Shh, I think I hear something inside!" Yun Tianjiao gestured for everyone to be quiet, then summoned the Vajra Pestle and placed it in front of them.
Shen Qiongzhi and Zhiwei also became vigilant, the three of them protecting Zhu Jing in the middle, ready to make a move at any moment.
The main gate of the sect leader's hall was ajar. The once magnificent and beautiful lacquered red outer gate had become mottled and decayed, as if it would shatter and collapse at the slightest touch.
Yun Tianjiao and Zhiwei exchanged a glance, and almost simultaneously broke down the door!
"They're in the backyard!"
Zhiwei immediately sensed the fluctuations in spiritual energy and, together with Yun Tianjiao, flanked from both sides, bypassing the front hall and heading towards the courtyard in front of the middle hall. Sure enough, they saw a figure squatting by a dry well.
"God Venerable Gongxin, it really is you!"
Gong Xin was not surprised to see the two. He casually tossed the jar in his hand, and the grains in the air turned into a barrier, isolating them from him. However, after doing this, he did not launch any further attacks. Instead, he raised his index finger to his lips and made a shushing gesture. Then he continued to squat earnestly by the dry well, focusing intently on looking into the well.
Seeing this, Yun Tianjiao and Zhiwei stopped fighting. At this moment, Shen Qiongzhi and Zhu Jing also arrived.
"Huh? What's this guy doing?" Shen Qiongzhi asked curiously as she saw Gong Xin squatting by the well.
Gong Xin immediately made a shushing gesture again, and even pointed at Shen Qiongzhi in a very targeted manner.
Shen Qiongzhi: "..."
She was already convinced that Gongxin was her brother's killer, so she was unwilling to be scolded by him. Just as she was about to retort, Gongxin suddenly moved, rolled up the wide sleeves of his divine robe, and plunged one hand into the dry well as if catching a fish, as if he was scooping something out of the well.
Finally, the thing seemed to be caught. Gong Xin used all his strength to pull it out. It was as long as a person and slammed heavily to the ground.
The four of them stared at the object for a long time before they could recognize it.
That was Elder Xiyuan!
To be precise, it was the ghost of Elder Xiyuan!
Elder Xiyuan was thrown to the ground by Divine Venerable Gongxin. He seemed to be struggling to escape, but one of his ankles was tightly gripped by Gongxin, and he could only twist in vain on the ground.
Gong Xin remained expressionless, grabbed Xi Yuan's ankle, swung him high into the air, and then slammed him back to the ground.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
After several repetitions, Xi Yuan was knocked unconscious. The ghostly body became limp, truly resembling a fish. With the final blow from the Divine Venerable Gong Xin, Xi Yuan's head flew off, rolling a long way. His body remained completely still, only his head continued to scream incoherently.
Gong Xin plopped down on the ground, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and finally released Xi Yuan's ankle, muttering, "Slippery thing, I finally caught him after squatting for so long."
After saying that, Gong Xin took out the pottery jar in his hand again and put Elder Xiyuan's head back. Then he patted the dirt off his backside, stood up, straightened his robes, bowed to everyone, and said calmly, "You have finally arrived. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
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