When Altar Lord Black Lotus heard that, he smiled at Li Qingshan as if he was saying, "I'll tell you!" It was as if he had no idea that he was already on the brink of death. The black lotus beside him only swayed slightly when it was struck by the heavenly lightning.
Li Qingshan could not help but look at Han Qiongzhi. Had she used Just Now when the formation had weakened to send out a distress signal? Han Qiongzhi was also at a loss.
Yes, that was impossible. The Hundred Schools of Thought was thousands of kilometers away. Even if they received the signal, it was impossible for them to arrive in such a timely manner. There was only one explanation. This was a trap, a trap targeted at the White Lotus Sect. The roles of hunter and prey immediately switched.
Even with the assistance of the mysterious black lotus formation, it was impossible for Altar Lord Black Lotus to fend off the encirclement of so many school leaders. His death was right in front of him.
However, another question rose up in Li Qingshan's mind. If that was the case, why didn't he strike earlier? Why did he want all the people in the city to die and even watch them run into danger?
Wang Pushi said, "The black lotus has been planted. I'd like to see how you escape this time."
"Life and death are all predetermined. Escaping before was not my intention, but the time was not right. I've always been deeply apologetic. I will definitely satisfy you this time, commander."
As it turned out, the black lotus was not a regular arcane artifact. Instead, it was a lifebound arcane artifact that was connected to Altar Lord Black Lotus' life. He could open up formations whenever he planted the black lotus. Even if Foundation Establishment cultivators fell into it, they would be at his mercy. He could be said to be at his strongest.
However, once he planted it, he could not move it away so easily. It was also at his weakest.
Otherwise, there was not a single Foundation Establishment cultivator who did not know escape techniques. Altar Lord Black Lotus was one of the best among them. As long as he was not trapped by formations, he would be able to escape easily even if he was surrounded by so many Foundation Establishment cultivators. His movements had been exposed before. He had been encircled and hunted down by the Hawkwolf Guard many times. However, not a single time did they manage to capture him.
At the cost of several tens of thousands of lives, they finally trapped him here and killed him. Even Wang Pushi could not help but rejoice when he saw how great of a merit he had achieved.
Liu Changqing said, "It's a pity for the tens of thousands of people."
"Namo Amitabha!" The One Thought master chanted softly as his face was filled with compassion. He could have stopped all of this.
"There's no need for you to blame yourself, prefect. You're responsible for the billions of people in the Clear River prefecture. Weighing the pros and cons is your duty." He continued, "Grandmaster, you don't have to be sad. They have already washed away their sins, comprehended the essence of the lotus, and reached the Pure Land of Bliss. On the contrary, we are the ones who have sunk into the mud and are covered in sin. Not being able to be free is worth sighing over. "
Not only did Altar Master Black Lotus not accuse the two of being hypocritical, he even tried to persuade them. There was not a trace of extremism. It was full of tolerance and understanding.
"Shut up, you evil creature!" A thunderous lion roared. When it came out of the One Thought master's mouth, it made him glare furiously. "If I don't enter hell, who will? Even if I have to bear the burden of sin, I will still kill you all and rid the world of a scourge!"
Altar Master Black Lotus said, "Grandmaster, that's where you're wrong. The school of Legalism uses severe punishment to warn the world, so killing me is commander Wang's top priority. The school of Confucianism needs to watch over the people, so they have to weigh the pros and cons. They have no choice but to sacrifice the entire city of people. However, the buddha is merciful. Although we have the power to vanquish daemons and demons, we can't let anger surpass our compassion. "
Li Qingshan could tell that the various sect leaders wanted to use words to attack Altar Master Black Lotus's resolve, but Altar Master Black Lotus's mind was as still as water. He was not affected at all.
The slovenly daoist priest said impatiently, "What's the point of saying so much? Let's work together and kill this bastard!"
Han Anjun said to Li Qingshan, "You've done well. Take her out."
That was like a declaration of war. Light shone from the various sect leaders. They all pulled out their spiritual artifacts and even arcane artifacts.
Li Qingshan looked deeply at Altar Master Black Lotus before pulling Han Qiongzhi away. Altar Master Black Lotus even said with a smile, "Farewell."
Li Qingshan had a bad feeling. Altar Master Black Lotus's attitude was just too calm. Moreover, from Just Now's words, it seemed like he had already expected all of this. He was even indifferent about life and death. From the beginning to the end, let alone anger and killing intent, he did not even speak harshly. However, Li Qingshan felt a deep sense of fear.
They came out of the formation without encountering any obstructions.
Without the pressure of life and death, Han Qiongzhi could no longer suppress her injuries. She immediately spat out a mouthful of blood and fainted.
However, Li Qingshan dared not tarry. He summoned a cloud first and took the two of them to a safe location high enough and far enough away. Then he fed Han Qiongzhi a healing pill and used techniques to heal her.
A while later, Han Qiongzhi woke up slowly. Li Qingshan stopped worrying, but when he looked down, he frowned again.
The battle below did not begin immediately as expected. Altar Master Black Lotus seemed to have said something, and the various sect leaders were stunned.
Just what had happened?
… …
The bamboo forest swayed with the sun's shadow, covering them in mottles. Although the winter in the Clear River prefecture was very cold, it was not as bone-chilling as Ancient Wind city. Qian Rongzhi sighed as she walked through the snow alone.
An exquisite courtyard appeared before his eyes. It was still empty and cold.
Only Liu Chuanfeng was there. He was currently writing furiously. His novel had already become his only source of pride, so he could not let his disciple steal the limelight.
He was so engrossed that he did not even notice Qian Rongzhi's arrival.
Qian Rongzhi smiled. This person had not been informed. She had taken him along with her to hunt down Altar Master Black Lotus, but that was within her expectations.
That day, after she accepted Qiu Ruiliu's invitation, she immediately reported to Wang Pushi.
As expected, Wang Pushi told her to bear with it for now and act as a nighthawk on the surface. She would help investigate the internal affairs of the White Lotus Sect and find the whereabouts of even more important figures so that she could report to the Ruyi commandery and hunt them down.
Instead, he purposefully gave her some information so that she could gain the trust of the upper echelon of the White Lotus Sect. The greater the risk, the greater the reward. She obviously received quite a lot of rewards from both sides. However, her talent was far too mediocre, so she was unable to break through so easily.
Thump, thump. Qian Rongzhi knocked on the pillar. "Is Li Qingshan here?"
"You are?" Only then did Liu Chuanfeng raise his head. He felt rather dissatisfied. His beloved disciple was no better than him, so why did he have so much luck with women?
Qian Rongzhi introduced herself and said a few words. She took out a jar of alcohol from her hundred treasures pouch. "I forgot. He still hasn't completed his trial mission, so he's just not fated to be with you. Sir, I'll treat you to this jar of alcohol!"
Liu Chuanfeng immediately beamed with joy. My luck with women has come! He coughed twice in a feigned manner. "That's no good, right? Why don't we wait for Qingshan to return?" Before Qian Rongzhi could back down a little, he said, "If that's the case, I'll gladly accept your offer."
A while later, with a clang, Liu Chuanfeng spilled the jar of alcohol and collapsed on the ground.
"Just like the legends say, he's an idiot." Qian Rongzhi wrapped him up with true qi and spat out all the alcohol. Afterwards, she took away his tablet and made her way to the central formation of Cloudwisp island.
Spying was a dangerous occupation no matter the age. They could fall deep into enemy territory at any time, and only death awaited them as soon as they were discovered. Not to mention a capricious double agent.
However, she still lived rather peacefully. Throughout the entire process, she did not draw any suspicion from the White Lotus Sect.
This was because she reported everything to the White Lotus Sect.
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