Chapter 48: The Master Asks the Mountain

Qingzhou is the territory of the Chen family's immortal clan and is located on Huangyun Mountain.

They are the only immortal sect that has retained the form of aristocratic families since ancient times. All disciples who join the sect must forget their roots, change their surnames, and join the Chen clan.

And in the early years of Taiyuan, on a bright day when spring was approaching and winter was leaving, the Huangyun Mountain formation was suddenly lifted, and the fairy mist that had originally shrouded the mountain gradually dissipated with the wave of the master's sleeves.

At this time, the sky was bright, and the disciples outside the inner courtyard were standing on both sides of the mountain path, whispering to each other.

"Are there any disciples from other sects coming to pay respect to the mountain?"

"The sect protection formation has been lifted. This is obviously not a worship of the mountain, but a question of the mountain."

“What is the difference between worshiping the mountain and asking the mountain questions?”

"No matter who the disciple of another sect is, even if he is a direct disciple of the current generation, he must first submit a visiting card before going to another sect. This is called visiting the mountain. Only when the head of another sect comes for business can it be called asking the mountain. To show respect, the immortals being visited must lift the sect's protective formation."

"Why have I never heard of other sects' masters leaving the mountains?"

"Yesterday, a senior brother saw someone from Lingjian Mountain coming. It is said that the person who came this time was the young master of Lingjian Mountain."

On the top of Huangshan Mountain surrounded by endless sea of ​​clouds, there are also three people standing in the wind and waves. At their feet are the golden rays of the rising sun, dyeing the surging sea of ​​clouds golden.

Among the three, two are a young man and woman, one is called Chen Luo and the other is called Chen Xi, they are a pair of siblings of the main family.

Although they are young, they have already reached the middle stage of the Dao of Integration, and are the direct descendants of this generation of the Chen family's immortal clan.

The person behind them is an old woman, a powerful person in the boundless realm, and also their protector.

The three men descended from the sea of ​​clouds and saw the Chen family's disciples lined up all over the mountain, with cranes flying with the clouds. They looked very puzzled.

"Last autumn, my sister and I also went to Lingjian Mountain and performed the mountain worship ceremony. Yan Shuyi is only a disciple of Lingjian Mountain. How dare he come to ask about the mountain and alarm the ancestor?"

Chen Luo spoke coldly and looked at the old woman behind him.

The gray-haired old woman heard the voice and said, "Young Master is right, but this young master of Lingjian Mountain is different from other disciples."

Chen Xi couldn't help but wonder: "Granny Wu, why is she different?"

"Among the seven great immortal sects in the world, except for the Heavenly Academy, which has not yet decided on a personal successor, the other six great immortal sects all have personal successors, but the Little Master of Lingjian Mountain is the only one who is different."

The old woman put her hands behind her back and said, "Because among the six direct disciples, only she has mastered the sacred weapon of the Heavenly Dao. Although she is not the headmaster, she has the status of the headmaster."

Chen Xi and Chen Luo looked at each other, with a hint of surprise in their eyes.

In fact, they also know that even if they become the headmaster's direct disciple, it does not mean that they can definitely become the headmaster.

Just like Chu Xian of Xuanyuan Immortal Mansion, his profound skills are invincible and his talent is extraordinary, but Xuanyuan Immortal Mansion is ultimately owned by the Ji family.

Therefore, whether the current Xuanyuan Sect Master will preach to Chu is still an uncertain matter.

It is true that the immortal way is prosperous in Qingyun World, but it has something in common with the secular dynasties, that is, it is a family dynasty.

There are often plays among the people of Daxia, telling of a disciple who was the most stunning person of all time. After he went up the mountain, he was valued by the headmaster, who not only taught him skills but also married his daughter to him. The headmaster wanted to give him everything.

But just think about it, in an immortal sect that has been passed down for thousands of years, who would really be willing to hand over such a large ethnic group and the power of its rise and fall to an outsider.

Even among people with the same surname, the internal power struggle is long-lasting and fierce.

For example, the three main branches of Lingjian Mountain, namely Tianjian Peak, Xuanjian Peak and Wenjian Peak, fought with each other for thousands of years. In the end, the power was monopolized by Tianjian Peak, which produced five generations of masters in succession.

However, after the previous generation's master of the mirror who came from Tianjian Peak mysteriously disappeared, the Lingjian also lost control.

Until that day, it landed on Xuanjian Peak.

Therefore, the young master of Lingjian Mountain is different from all the direct descendants of the world.

Since she holds the sacred weapon of Heaven, she is destined to be the next headmaster of Lingjian Mountain. Even the current headmaster has no right to interfere.

The sacred weapon represents the Taoist tradition. Only when the Taoist tradition is still passed down, will the disciples in the sect have the opportunity to enter the fairyland from the upper five realms.

If the seven great immortal sects lost the recognition of the Taoist tradition, they could only be regarded as larger aristocratic families.

Therefore, no one in the other six major immortal sects would really treat her as just a minor disciple.

Even if she went to the number one Tianshu Academy, the academy's headmaster would personally lift the protective formation to show the friendship between the two sects.

After hearing this, Chen Luo and Chen Xi were surprised.

The old woman couldn't help but speak: "The reason why Qingyun has been peaceful for a thousand years is because the seven major immortal sects have been operating independently. However, evil species have appeared frequently in recent days, and it seems that troubled times are coming. The young master of Lingjian Mountain came to my Chen family the first time he came out of the mountain. Regardless of the reason, it is a deterrent to other immortal sects and villains."

Chen Xi suddenly understood after hearing this: "So on the day she broke through, she asked the Taoists for advice before beating gongs and drums to congratulate her?"

"Yes, because she is a woman after all, and she will get married eventually."

“…”

Chen Luo and Chen Xi thought for a moment, and then they saw the crane in the clouds suddenly cry towards the sky.

Then, a beautiful woman appeared on the Tongshan Sacred Road, followed by more than ten people, and walked leisurely towards the clan hall.

Several elders of the Chen family had already taken their seats in the hall, and the head teacher Chen Ruhai stood in front of the hall. The two sides greeted each other when they met.

"Master, you have come from afar. I, Chen, am honored. Please take a seat."

Yan Shu also smiled: "Thank you, Master Chen."

Chen Ruhai stroked his beard and nodded, then gave a look to the person next to him.

A short while later, a skinny member of the clan was brought into the hall. He first saluted the grandfather and then saluted Yan Shuyi.

Standing next to Chen Ruhai was the chief of the clan, named Chen Sheng. He said, "We have already found out who Master Jian sent to the mountain yesterday. His name is Chen Qinghe. He was originally a descendant of the Chen family. This is his teacher when he was practicing in the clan, Chen En."

Yan Shuyi raised his eyebrows slightly: "Before?"

Chen En immediately bowed and said, "In reply to Master Jian's words, Chen Qinghe was indeed my disciple, but he stopped at the lower three realms for many years and left the mountain more than a year ago."

"In other words, the disciple lost by Lingjian Mountain has nothing to do with your Chen Immortal Clan?"

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"Master, please be clear. Chen Qinghe's actions were definitely not assigned by our Chen family."

Yan Shuyi looked at Chen En and said, "Then do you know where Chen Qinghe went after he came down the mountain?"

Chen En shook his head: "The five-year term is over, and the relationship between master and disciple has ended. I don't know what happened to him after he left the mountain."

Chen Ruhai spoke in a deep voice at this time: "Since the disciples of Lingjian Mountain disappeared in Qingzhou, my Chen family has its own responsibility. We have sent disciples from the outer courtyard to search for them."

Yan Shuyi glanced at Chen Ruhai, then turned to Chen En: "When he left, he had reached the perfection of the lower three realms. More than a year later, he reached the upper realm of the Tao of Integration?"

"We received a message from Lingjian Mountain yesterday. We also felt it was strange. We asked the disciples to sort out all the cultivation techniques, medicines, and sleeping and eating records of Chen Qinghe. Please move and follow me to the Disciple Hall."

Yan Shuyi immediately stood up and followed Chen En to the Disciple Hall to check on everything about Chen Qinghe.

Chen Ruhai glanced at Chen Sheng, and the two left the back hall, entered a long and narrow passage, and finally entered a stone chamber.

Chen Qinghe was tied up with iron chains and was struggling in the stone chamber. He had not stopped since last night and it was obvious that he had lost all his humanity.

"Have you found out?"

"We found out that after leaving the mountain, he went to Qiling Town in Zhongzhou."

Chen Ruhai said expressionlessly: "The largest ancient ruins is in Qiling, and no one has been able to open it yet."

Chen Sheng glanced at the grandfather: "Is it related to the sudden departure of the evil species from the ruins?"

"It must be related, but this is not the point. The point is that in just over a year, a person from the lower third realm could have successfully broken through to the upper realm of the fusion path. There must be some incredible treasure in the ruins."

"But Chen Qinghe has no humanity."

Chen Ruhai laughed: "So what? Even if it is just a killing weapon, it cannot fall into the hands of others. I am afraid that the Heavenly Academy sent disciples to investigate the so-called evil seed incident not just for the sake of Zongwei."

After hearing this, Chen Sheng thought for a while and said, "Then we should also send people there quickly, so as not to fall behind other immortal sects."

"Yes."

"Then...should I report this to the old master?"

The Chen family is an aristocratic family that has been passed down from generation to generation, so even the head of the family, Chen Ruhai, is not the one in complete control.

The one who truly controls the sacred artifact of heaven is the clan leader, Old Master Chen, who has been practicing Taoism in the mountains and is a living immortal.

Chen Ruhai thought for a moment and waved his hand: "There is not even any clue yet, how dare we disturb him, let's find some clues first."

"yes."

"Also, find a way to stabilize the group from Lingjian Mountain and keep them here for a few more days to prevent the news from leaking out."

Chen Ruhai rolled up his sleeves and said, "The young master of Lingjian Mountain is a very important person, but he still lost a few years. He was only concerned with finding the missing disciples, but ignored the greater opportunity behind this."

After hearing this, Chen Sheng immediately turned around and secretly sent messages to the inner and outer courtyards. He selected a group of disciples to quickly change their clothes, leave the mountain through the path at the back of the mountain, and head towards Qiling Town.

As the disciples sneaked away, Zhuo Wanqiu and three other disciples appeared from behind a thousand-year-old tree on the path in the back mountain.

"The master's guess is correct. Follow them."

“…”

(End of this chapter)