"Only I know who was the first to wake up from a great dream. Sleeping soundly in the cottage, the sun is late outside the window. "
It was already past noon when Xu Tingxian woke up and stretched. He was still reciting the poems of the sages. He had the demeanor of a scholar of the Confucian Sect.
Although his body wasn't affected after dying once in the world of the Heavenly Book, his consciousness was greatly damaged.
There was no shortcut to the recovery of consciousness. The only way was to spend time to slowly recuperate. Therefore, Xu Tingxian was extremely sleepy these days. He slept for at least 16 hours every day. After he arrived at Mount Qingcheng, he fell asleep in the sick ward and only woke up now.
However, his body stopped before he finished stretching. The lazy expression on his face stiffened and he said, "Junior Shen, why have you come to Mount Qingcheng?"
In the ward he was in, a skinny young man in black with a cold face was sitting on the bed with his back straight. Judging from his age, he should be less than 20 years old, but his eyes were calm and deep like still water. At this moment, he was staring at the chessboard placed on the bedside table. While playing chess with himself, he said, "I heard that you were overworked in the Battle of Arcane Tome, so I came to Mount Qingcheng to look after you at Mr. Zhishi's request."
The one that Xu Tingxian had taken as his junior was naturally the second "young master" of the Confucian Sect, Shen Yizhi. However, Shen Yizhi had the intention to keep a low profile. After obtaining the title of "young master", he didn't announce it to the outside world, so his reputation wasn't widespread.
"Ha, I'll be straightforward if I'm concerned about you. There's no need to pretend to be Master Zhishi." Xu Tingxian knew that with Shen Yizhi's cold temperament, Master Zhishi's request would be useless if he didn't have the intention to come. His heart warmed and he got up to put on his clothes. At the same time, he said, "However, you said you're looking after a patient. Why are you playing chess by yourself? Seeing that I'm asleep, don't you know to fan me and drive away the mosquitoes so that I can sleep better?"
Shen Yizhi ignored his jokes and picked up a chess piece in his hand. "I helped you avoid danger. Isn't that considered looking after you?"
"Danger? Where did the danger come from? " Just as Xu Tingxian was speaking, there was suddenly a sharp sound of wind. A sharp flying rock the size of a fist pierced through the paper window and struck straight at Xu Tingxian's face.
Xu Tingxian's five senses declined and his reaction was slow by half a beat. His heart was startled and his drowsiness that hadn't yet faded was completely scared away. But Shen Yizhi seemed to have eyes on his back. The chess piece in his hand was flicked out by his fingers. It was like an arrow that had left the bow and flew straight towards the flying rock. Although it was a small piece that struck a large piece, it still shattered the rock into fine powder.
The chess piece reversed direction and landed steadily on the chessboard where it was supposed to land.
Xu Tingxian was startled. When he came back to his senses, he discovered that the paper window was already riddled with holes. It was obvious that the situation just now had happened more than once. It was all thanks to Shen Yizhi that he was able to sleep peacefully until now. Then he heard a clamor coming from outside the window. He quickly asked, "What's going on? What happened outside? "
"Ying Feiyang and Goddess Ling Xin are fighting outside."
"Why are they fighting? Was it because of Ying Feiyang's misconduct? Did he offend the Goddess? " Rocks were flying everywhere. It was obvious that this wasn't an ordinary exchange of pointers. Xu Tingxian was even more puzzled when he heard this. He had already imagined many scenarios.
"The Goddess is in a state of confusion. She has already injured Sect Master Su. Right now, Ying Feiyang is trying to restrain her."
Shen Yizhi spoke calmly but Xu Tingxian was shocked. "What?" Sensing that the situation was serious, Xu Tingxian quickly tidied up his clothes and said, "I'll go out and take a look!"
Shen Yizhi stopped him, "Stay. It's dangerous outside. You are injured and unable to protect yourself. It's best if you don't meddle in other people's business."
"It's fine. Even if I am injured, I'm not that weak." As if Xu Tingxian hadn't verified Xu Tingxian's words, more gravel flew over as soon as he finished speaking. Xu Tingxian casually waved his sleeve and swept away the flying stones. He said, "Look, a few flying stones aren't dangerous enough."
"Since when can a tangible object be considered dangerous? What's dangerous is an arrow in the dark that comes from nowhere." Shen Yizhi held a chess piece in his hand and said with a serious expression, "Right now, a storm is brewing in Qingcheng Mountain. Undercurrents are surging. Conspiracies, schemes, use, and betrayal are all intersecting and forming a chaotic situation. In your current state, it's safest to rest and recuperate in peace. Once you step out of this room, you may be drawn into the situation and become someone else's chess piece without knowing it!"
Xu Tingxian was slightly stunned when he heard Shen Yizhi's solemn tone. Although he always said that he was afraid of trouble, he actually wanted to intervene and help whenever he saw someone in trouble. At this moment, he was also worried about the situation between the Goddess and Ying Feiyang. He only raised his eyebrows and said with a smile, "But it would be a pity to miss the battle between Ying Feiyang and the Goddess. Moreover, with Junior Shen, a chess saint, watching from the sidelines, even if I fall into someone else's trap, Junior Shen will still be there to rescue me and help me out of the predicament!" Xu Tingxian didn't give his junior a chance to speak after he finished speaking and pushed open the door and left.
Only Shen Yizhi was left inside. He sighed helplessly, "Watching from the sidelines? But I've already entered the trap! "
"Pa!" With a crisp sound, Shen Yizhi's chess piece landed. The chess pieces intertwined and tangled on the chessboard. The barrier between black and white had already become indistinct …
- = - =
Xu Tingxian followed the sound and saw that outside the courtyard, sword light overflowed in all directions. Qi strength crisscrossed. It was Ying Feiyang fighting Goddess Ling Xin alone. It had already reached its most intense moment.
Goddess Ling Xin's "Ten Zhang Light Dust" Shu Cheng's silver-white spear was like dancing auspicious snow. White silk streaked through the air. With a flick of her wrist, the spear flowers turned into winter plum blooming pistils. The chill was terrifying.
Ying Feiyang's figure was heavy yet steady under the cover of the cold light. His feet stepped on the astral steps and his long sword swung freely. Layers of light screens appeared in his hands. Yin, Yang, Hardness, Softness, Void, Reality. All kinds of changes were unpredictable and indefinite. He was locked in a stalemate with Goddess Ling Xin.
A few female Youtan Pure Sect disciples couldn't interfere. They could only prevent Goddess Ling Xin from escaping. At this moment, they couldn't help but reveal shock in their eyes as they whispered to each other.
"Is this true? This Ying Feiyang is actually so powerful that he can fight to a stalemate with our Goddess?"
"He's also very handsome. It's just that the scar on his forehead is very fierce. What a pity!"
"Alright, the Sect Master is injured. You still have the mood to be in a daze. Someone has already gone up the mountain to ask for help. Guard the front line tightly before the reinforcements arrive. Don't let the Goddess escape."
"Yes, I know. But who knows, before the reinforcements arrive, Brother Ying might have already won against our Goddess."
At this moment, Ying Feiyang was fully focused on fighting and had no time to be distracted. Otherwise, if he heard these words, he would definitely feel very proud.
More than three years ago at the Buddhist and Daoist Conference, Ying Feiyang had fought three against one in front of everyone and still lost to Goddess Ling Xin. There had always been a grudge in his heart.
If it was someone else, they might not take this defeat seriously. After all, the Goddess had a foundation that lasted for generations. Not to mention that Ying Feiyang was still a seventeen or eighteen-year-old youth at that time, even an elder of a famous sect would be convinced if he lost to Goddess Ling Xin.
However, the thinking of Ying Feiyang, this sword fanatic, was clearly different from ordinary people. Now that three years had passed, Ying Feiyang was close to being reborn, but Goddess Ling Xin could not improve any further.
The gap between the two of them was getting smaller and smaller. If it wasn't for the fact that it was not the right time, Ying Feiyang really wanted to continue fighting like this.
As if sensing Ying Feiyang's desire to fight, Goddess Ling Xin's temperament suddenly changed. She was cold and solemn before, but now her eyebrows were raised and her beautiful eyes were angry. She had the power of a Bodhisattva that could subdue demons. The "Ten Zhang Light Dust" also changed. The long spear turned into the shape of a pair of blades. Goddess Ling Xin drew her bow with both hands. The blade aura was like waves and endless layers. The surrounding courtyard walls were cut and collapsed like tofu under the blade aura.
Sensing the fierceness of the Goddess' blade aura, Ying Feiyang condensed water vapor true essence and formed the Immovable Black Tortoise Sword Aura. Dense sword light enveloped his body, but he sighed in his heart. "Forget it. At this moment, it's still …"
"I can't win."
Xu Tingxian spat out these three words and abruptly interrupted the female disciples' conversation. His gaze was still locked on the two people in battle.
"Hmm? What do you mean? Goddess doesn't have any advantage right now. "A disciple glanced at Xu Tingxian and then said unhappily.
"Goddess Ling Xin's true essence is so deep that Ying Feiyang can't match up to her. Although they are evenly matched, if he can't win quickly, the longer it takes, the more obvious his disadvantage will be. If he wants to win quickly, he must use his ultimate move. Then, no matter what the result is, casualties are inevitable … "Xu Tingxian explained.
From his point of view, although Ying Feiyang's foundation was inferior, he was better than the Goddess in terms of adaptability and tenacity. If the two of them were to fight to the death, perhaps Ying Feiyang would really have a chance to kill the Goddess. But at this moment, Goddess Ling Xin had no scruples, but Ying Feiyang was afraid of hurting her. His hands and feet were tied, and his defeat was only a matter of time.
"Ah? Then what should we do? Why haven't the reinforcements arrived? "the Youtan Pure Sect disciple asked anxiously.
Xu Tingxian stared at the battle and said, "If it's a fight, Ying Feiyang can't win. But if he wants to control Goddess Ling Xin, he can still wait for an opportunity …"
"Opportunity? What opportunity? " The disciple asked. His gaze was suddenly attracted by the battle. He saw that in the battle, the Goddess's twin blades were rotating, but it was difficult to break through the defense of the Black Tortoise Sword Momentum. The long silk in her hand changed again, and the twin blades condensed into a giant pestle. It seemed like she wanted to break through the enemy with force. No matter how strong the defense of the Black Tortoise Sword Momentum was, she wanted to smash through his defense with one pestle.
Xu Tingxian's eyes narrowed as he shouted, "This is the opportunity!"
At the same time, Ying Feiyang tapped his foot and moved instantly. At this point in the battle, he had already found an opportunity to control Goddess Ling Xin. In the past, Goddess Ling Xin had used the "Thirty Zhang Light Dust" to transform into thousands of weapons and choose suitable battle techniques according to the opponent. But she was very familiar with the changes, and she had a sense of propriety.
At this moment, it was as if the Sky Maiden had switched personalities as she switched weapons. Her previous life's chaotic memories made it seem as if all the personalities of the Sky Maiden had been squeezed into a single body, causing her to unconsciously choose the most suitable personality for battle based on her weapon and techniques. However, during the process of switching, there would always be a moment of stagnation.
Ying Feiyang noticed this characteristic, so he waited for this moment of opportunity and immediately attacked. His figure was swift, and he appeared in front of Goddess Ling Xin. At the same time, his finger was like a sword, and he pointed sharply at the vital acupoint on Goddess Ling Xin's chest!
Wait …
Chest?
Ying Feiyang attacked without thinking much, but at this moment, a soft and smooth feeling came from the tip of his finger, reminding him of the direction of his attack. Ying Feiyang's mind immediately wavered. Although he knew that this was not the time to worry about the defense between men and women, his hand still involuntarily slowed down.
And this delay meant that he had lost the opportunity.
Goddess Ling Xin made a hand sign, and the huge pestle moved in the air and smashed towards Ying Feiyang. Ying Feiyang held his sword horizontally in front of his chest to block the huge pestle, but it was difficult to dissipate the powerful force on the pestle. Accompanied by the surprised cries of the Youtan Pure Sect's female disciples, Ying Feiyang was knocked back several feet like a kite with a broken string, and landed beside Xu Tingxian.
From where Xu Tingxian stood, he could only see Ying Feiyang's back. He couldn't see where Ying Feiyang's finger was pointing at, so he naturally didn't know that something was fishy. At this moment, seeing the situation, he couldn't help but scold angrily, "Ying Feiyang, what's wrong with you? You actually missed such a great opportunity!"
How could Ying Feiyang tell him what he was thinking just now? He only covered his chest, suppressed the surging blood, and explained, "I'm not used to hitting women."
"Because you're used to being hit by women?" Xu Tingxian blurted out, revealing the secret of heaven.
Ying Feiyang suppressed a mouthful of blood, and he was so angry that he almost spat it out. He said in a flustered and exasperated manner, "Xu Tingxian! If you can't help, then don't come and tear me down! "
"Alright, alright, I'll help you with a sound, and give you another chance!" Xu Tingxian calmed his mind and sat down cross-legged. The famous zither "Jiu Xiao Huan Pei" appeared.
He knew that every time Goddess Ling Xin's personality changed, it was a kind of injury to her consciousness. The longer it was delayed, the greater the damage to the goddess. Just now, Ying Feiyang's attack missed, and he missed the opportunity. He needed his help to restrain the goddess.
He saw Xu Tingxian condense the righteousness of the Confucian Sect. He bent his fingers and plucked the strings. With a clear sound, all the strings of music in the world turned into one, and the neutral and peaceful Confucian sound surged out, cleansing people's hearts.
When the sound was played, Xu Tingxian, who was already mentally exhausted, felt dizzy and wanted to retch.
Fortunately, the results were obvious. When Goddess Ling Xin heard the sound of nature, her scattered consciousness also retracted, and her body couldn't help but freeze. At this moment, Ying Feiyang went forward again, and his sword fingers hit the important acupoints on Goddess Ling Xin's shoulder. Goddess Ling Xin couldn't react in time, and she lost her strength on the spot, kneeling on the ground.
"It's done!" Seeing this, Ying Feiyang was relieved to spit out the blood he had suppressed in his throat.
"Not good!" At this moment, he heard the Youtan Pure Sect's disciples exclaim.
Ying Feiyang, who had just caught his breath, suddenly felt the aura around him surge. He hurriedly raised his head to look at the goddess. He saw that the goddess's eyebrows were tightly knitted, and her expression was painful. However, her aura was bursting out from her body.
"Not good! She's reversing her meridians and forcefully breaking through the acupoints! "
Ying Feiyang's heart trembled. Forcefully breaking through the acupoints was extremely harmful to the body. At this moment, Goddess Ling Xin's consciousness was blurry, and she didn't care about it at all. Ying Feiyang wanted to stop her, but because he had relaxed and dispersed his Genuine Qi back to his Dantian, he couldn't raise his strength in time.
However, at this moment, he suddenly saw a white figure coming from afar. It was like a cloud that floated over in the blink of an eye. He chanted the Tranquil Heart Mantra, and at the same time, he stretched out his palm and pressed it on the back of Goddess Ling Xin's neck.
As he chanted, the words of the Tranquil Heart Mantra flew out, turning into golden rain that soaked the goddess's body. The goddess's frenzied expression disappeared, and she finally fell asleep on the shoulder of the person who came.
Two similar and beautiful faces were stuck together, reflecting each other's brilliance. The person who came was the goddess's brother, Shi Chuyi.
"I came too late, and caused Brother Ying to be injured." Shi Chuyi looked at the goddess with pity, and then thanked Ying Feiyang.
"It's alright. It's good that the goddess is safe." Ying Feiyang also calmed down, but he was secretly shocked. 'What a good monk. He usually doesn't show himself. Compared to the goddess, I'm afraid he's the most unfathomable among the younger generation of Buddhism!'
Although Shi Chuxin had relied on Ying Feiyang to restrain her, Shi Chuxin's attack had been so precise that even Ying Feiyang hadn't been able to see it clearly. The reason why Shi Chuxin could calm the Goddess down was because he had relied on Ying Feiyang to restrain her.
Although he had interacted with him in the past, Ying Feiyang had never seen him reveal his true abilities. Now that he saw Shi Chuyi reveal his extraordinary abilities, he couldn't help but be amazed.
After Shi Chuxin confirmed that the goddess was in a deep sleep, he questioned the Youtan Pure Sect disciple, "What's going on? The goddess was just in a deep sleep earlier, so why did she suddenly injure someone?"
Shi Chuyi originally had the image of a famous monk with a lofty demeanor. However, now that his sister was involved, his words were vaguely intimidating. The disciples were taken aback by his imposing manner. They looked at each other and mumbled, "This … How would we know? We've never seen her in such a state before. No one knows what will happen to her. Lord, lord was also injured by the goddess … "
Seeing that he couldn't get any answers from them, Shi Chuyi said to Ying Feiyang, "Brother Ying, what's the result of asking Divine Doctor Chu to treat the goddess? Did Divine Doctor Chu agree to it?"
Ying Feiyang shook his head and said, "No. Once that old bull is stubborn, no one can change his mind. Now, he's only focused on treating Palace Master Wei and has no time to care about the goddess's condition."
"What should we do? The goddess's condition seems to be more serious than expected. If we delay any longer, I don't know what will happen!" Shi Chuyi's face turned solemn. His beautiful eyes frowned, and he revealed a worried expression.
"Master Chuyi, don't worry for now. Although Divine Doctor Chu can't help, he's already given me an idea." Ying Feiyang patted Shi Chuyi's shoulder lightly and said firmly, "He's not the only doctor in Sichuan. Go to Jinping Mountain Village. I'll bring the goddess to Chu Song for treatment!"
- = - = - =
"The goddess is in a state of confusion and hurt Lord Su?"
Ji Fengming couldn't help but stand up when he heard the news from his fellow disciples. As a result, he stood up too quickly. His brain, which had been tired for many years, was a little dazed due to insufficient blood supply. His body also swayed.
"Senior brother, don't be too agitated. You're too tired …" Zuo Feiying hurriedly helped him up and said pitifully.
"I'm fine … but, why did it have to happen at this time …" Ji Fengming pushed away his junior sister's support and stood up straight to look at the sky.
The wind and clouds in the sky changed violently. It was as if a storm was coming. The thick black clouds that extended to the horizon seemed to be pressing down on Ji Fengming's shoulders …
- = - =
"God is helping me!" Mu Zixuan had a different expression when she heard the news. "Without Su Miaoyin's shackles, it really saves me a lot of trouble. But, my junior brother wants to bring the goddess to Jinping Mountain Village? Defeating Armies! "
"Yes!" A strong man with thick eyebrows and big eyes stood up from the side.
"Pick a few experts from the Divine Prison and entertain them for me."
"I understand!" Defeating Armies nodded and was about to follow the order.
"Oh right!" Mu Zixuan called out to him again. Defeating Armies turned around and saw Mu Zixuan smiling dangerously. "Don't forget to pick those who use swords!"
- = - =
"Sect Leader? Sect Leader? "
The disciples of the Spring and Autumn Sword Tower reported the news to the Sword Sovereign Yue Cangqiong through the door. They thought that the Sword Sovereign Yue Cangqiong was not in the room. They called out twice more before they heard a deep and majestic voice coming from the room.
"I understand."
The disciple perked up and waited for Yue Cangqiong's order. However, there was no reply again. He could not help but muster up the courage to ask, "Sect Leader, do you have any instructions?"
Yue Cangqiong said, "No, you can leave first."
'The Sect Leader has really changed …' The disciple shook his head in disappointment and sighed in his heart.
It was said in the sect that their Sect Leader, Yue Cangqiong, had been in closed-door cultivation for two years after witnessing the shocking sword skills of the Sword Sovereign and the Sword God, but he still could not make a breakthrough. As a result, he became dispirited and no longer had the ambition to excel. Otherwise, why would he join the Righteous Alliance and listen to the orders of a junior?
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