2nd of February, Dragon Raising Its Head, Dragon Boat Race.
Time passed in the blink of an eye and before they knew it, the day of the Longmen Convention had arrived.
Every household in the county city was decorated with lanterns and lanterns. Dragon boats were racing on the water and the sounds of gongs and drums could be heard on both sides of the river. It was extremely lively.
However, at that moment, the major families in the county city had already sensed that something was amiss and all of them shut their doors tightly.
In the dark, they sent people everywhere to find out about the County Governor's Manor and the Wang family, especially news about the Longmen Convention.
"The success or failure of the Wang family depends on this!"
Wang Su wore an inner armor and a cloak within the manor. He gathered his clansmen in the ancestral hall and solemnly offered sacrifices to the ancestors.
However, it was a different scene in the County Governor's Manor.
Piak!
Piak! Piak! A few officials were beaten to death in an instant. Black blood flowed freely and it was a chilling sight.
"The Wang Family planted a traitor here and plotted to rebel. Before this, I had no evidence, so I endured it in secret. But today, the evidence is conclusive, and they are openly rebelling. No one can tolerate this!"
Li Zhen's face was filled with killing intent. Li Yu followed beside him and he was not moved at all when he saw people being beaten to death.
"The importance of the county city lies in the county army! Li Yu! "
"Yes, sir!"
Li Yu went forward and bowed.
In the face of official matters, even the relationship between father and son had to be forbidden.
"Head to the camp and order the County Governor to quell the chaos and flatten the Wang family! The other officials are to patrol the county government and suppress lawbreakers! "
"Yes, sir!"
Everyone replied in unison and their morale was extremely high.
"I wonder how the Longmen Convention will be in Dragon Gate Gorge? But even if the Wang family's scheme succeeds, I'll be able to fight and get rid of this tumor with the county army! "
Li Zhen stared in the direction of Dragon Gate Gorge and his face was filled with determination.
Almost at the same time, Wang Su looked in the direction of Dragon Gate Gorge in anticipation after offering sacrifices to the ancestors.
…
At the peak of Dragon Gate Gorge, on a huge bluestone.
The Daoists gathered in groups of twos and threes and greeted each other. Wu Qing was also among them. She occupied a corner by herself, looking as cold as an orchid in an empty valley.
Looking down from here, one could see that on the flat ground that Wu Ming saw someone sweeping when he passed by last time, a high platform had been set up. It looked like a religious ceremony was going on, and they were even offering sacrifices to the Imperial Ancestral Hall.
"Are you surprised? Every time the Dragon Gate Meeting is held, there will be one in the open and one in the dark. In the open, the sacrificial ceremony will be extremely grand. In the dark, only our Dao Academies, Dao lineages, and a few seniors will take action! "
Cloud Level Dao Academy's Chancellor had a youthful complexion and white hair. He walked to Wu Qing's side and said gently, "Daoist Miao Qing, I have high expectations for you. This Dragon Gate Gathering …"
"I will do my best!"
Wu Qing had a solemn look on her face as her eyes subconsciously swiveled around. She had a noble disposition to begin with, so she had attracted quite a few gazes. However, one of them felt like a thorn in her heart.
"Oh? Miaoqing, you know Wang Yu? Or do you have a grudge? "
Seeing this, the Chancellor's eyes flickered. Before Wu Qing could reply, he said leisurely, "This Wang Yu is the beloved disciple that Daoist Shuang Yang of the Prefecture City has nurtured. He has outstanding talent, and he has already reached the Daoist realm at such a young age. It makes us old fellows blush with shame …"
Due to the Imperial Preceptor of the Jade Clear lineage accepting the order in the face of danger, he went to the frontline and killed Huang Jie, which was the reason why Great Zhou respected Daoism.
In every county, there were Dao Academies. Furthermore, once one became a Daoist, they would be exempted from taxes and labor.
In this world, Daoists were mostly Human Immortals. They could be divided into Daoist, Refinement Masters, Daoist Masters, Daoist Masters, Daoist Masters, Enlightened Masters, and so on.
Enlightened Masters were those who had some achievements. There weren't that many of them in the world, so most of the Chancellors were Daoist Masters!
Daoists could create techniques with their hands, and the Sea of Consciousness Talisman was born. They could also forge artifacts, so they naturally had the qualifications to take in disciples.
But now, Wu Qing, Wang Yu, and the other geniuses of the younger generation had caught up.
"Thank you for your concern, Chancellor. It's just a personal grudge, and I'll settle it myself!"
Wu Qing's eyes didn't move. In her sea of consciousness, a small crimson sword was buzzing with killing intent.
"What a Female Champion!"
On the other side, Wang Yu, who was surrounded by a few Taoists but was still at ease, also moved his eyes and keenly felt the hostility.
"I wanted to take her in as a concubine and spend a few years to slowly absorb the luck … But now, her younger brother has offended Lord Father, and no one can save him. Naturally, I can't keep such a dangerous person by my side. After this, I'll capture her younger brother and present him to Lord Father!"
Wang Yu rolled up his sleeves, and a hint of viciousness flashed across his face. "Lord Father will definitely be very happy …"
In his sleeves, there was a golden Talisman. The paper on it was covered with clouds and smoke, and the strokes were bright. However, it was also wrapped in a layer of white light, and no aura leaked out.
This Talisman was bestowed by his ancestor, the Shing Wong King, in a dream. It was extremely powerful, and it was also the key to this Dragon Gate Gathering.
"As long as I become the leader of the Dragon Gate Gathering, I'll be able to cast the spell and pull the Talisman away!"
Wang Yu's face flushed red.
If this matter was successful, not only would the Wang Family soar, but his position as the Crown Prince would also be unshakable.
"Chirp!
Chirp! "Just when he was daydreaming, he heard a clear cry of a crane.
"The Perfected Being in charge of this matter is here. Let's go and welcome him!"
Chancellor Yun Ping was stunned when he heard the cry of the crane. Then, he walked out with the Chancellors of the other counties. Wu Qing, Wang Yu, and the other outstanding disciples followed closely behind.
Whoosh!
A white dot appeared in the sky, and a strong wind blew.
When it got closer, everyone could see that the white dot was a giant crane with a red crown, and there was a person riding on its back.
Peng!
The crane landed gracefully, and its two iron claws dug deep into the green rock. It was leisurely combing its snow-white feathers with its long beak.
"I'm Heavenly Crane. Greetings, fellow Daoists! I'm honored to be sent by the main sect to host this gathering! "
The person on the back of the crane was only four feet tall. He had red lips, white teeth, and a jade-like face. His hair was tied into two buns, and he looked like an inexperienced child.
"Greetings, Perfected Being!"
However, Chancellor Yun Ping and the rest did not dare to be slow, and they greeted him.
"Forget it!"
The Heavenly Crane Child waved his hand, and he seemed to be an old man. "I've never liked such formalities, and I'll forget all of them … According to the rules, the Dragon Gate Gathering will first be judged by the Daoists of the various courtyards, and then the person to host the ritual will be chosen. Is it the same this year?"
"As you wish, Perfected Being!"
The few Chancellors looked at each other and smiled.
Cultivators were indifferent to worldly affairs, and this Perfected Being was like this. It was enough to show the innocence of a child, and it was enviable.
"Hmm … Then let's start with explaining the Daoist books and see the foundations of each Daoist, and then we'll fight …"
As the Heavenly Crane Child said that, his brows suddenly raised, and his small and exquisite face carried a hint of killing intent.
Whoosh whoosh!
Wind and lightning surged, and the red-top crane at the side also spread its wings and cried, and its might was shocking.
The Daoists on the platform all took a few steps back, and Chancellor Yun Ping asked in shock, "Perfected Being, what happened?"
"Don't worry … An old friend is here!"
The Heavenly Crane Child sneered, and he formed a seal with his hand, and pointed at the crane, saying, "Order!"
"Chirp!"
A trace of gold flashed in the red-top crane's eyes, and it flew out like a lightning falcon, piercing into the dense forest below.
"Aiyo … Damn Heavenly Crane, making fun of an old man like me …"
Below, in the dark forest, a red light flashed, and the grandfather and grandson that Wu Ming had seen before appeared.
At this moment, the old man was covering his head and scurrying away, looking extremely pathetic. Even the little girl, Bao 'er, was tightly grabbing onto her grandfather's clothes, and her big eyes revealed fear.
It was as if the one chasing them was their natural enemy.
However, the crane flew extremely fast, and its eyes were sharp. It pounced down from time to time, and its iron claws were like blades, extremely sharp.
"Ah … Don't peck my face, come again! Old Heavenly Crane, I'm not done with you! "
The old man screamed, and he formed a seal. With a flash of light, he and the little girl disappeared in an instant.
The crane lost its target, but it circled high in the sky, letting out a long cry.
"Eh! What a handsome crane! "
The commotion alerted two people dressed as hunters on the other side of the mountain.
One of the younger ones was a little excited, and he wanted to grab the longbow on his back.
Although he was dressed plainly, like an ordinary hunter, the longbow on his back was dim, as if it was made of steel, and it carried a fierce aura, showing that it was not ordinary.
Not only that, this youth looked like he was not yet an adult, and there was still some hair by the side of his mouth. However, the muscles on his body were strong, like a little leopard.
"Cheng 'er, don't be rash!"
At this moment, the middle-aged man beside the youth spoke.
His limbs were thick, and his face was full of hardships. Those were the traces of being constantly on the move, and there was always a trace of bitterness on his face. With one look, one could tell that he was somewhat poor, but he was no different from an ordinary hunter.
"That's an immortal seed that the Jade Clear Dao lineage has reared for many years. If you kill it, wouldn't you be provoking the Prominent Sect? Moreover … cough cough … "
The middle-aged man seemed to be in poor health, and after saying a few words, he started coughing violently.
However, his tone seemed to be rather trusting of this nephew, as if he would definitely be able to kill the crane as long as he took action.
"Yes! Uncle! "
The youth obediently put away his bow, and then said, "The art of war says that as a general, one should endure what others can't. I understand this logic … Our goal this time is to obtain the blood of that flood dragon to treat uncle's illness, as well as the dragon scales and dragon horns, which can be used to perfect my family's ancestral divine weapon — Dragon Scales Spear …"
"Dragons are divine creatures. This time, I brought you here just to try my luck …"
The middle-aged man waved his hand, "What I really value are still these two counties! Our military school is not like the Daoist school of fortune telling. We can't see the fate, but we can know the autumn with a single leaf. Look at the Southern Phoenix and Chu Phoenix counties, they have a good harvest of food, and there are no major disasters, but this year, the price of food has increased by 10%, and it's the same for iron and medicinal materials. There must be a war! This is the opportunity for our family's descendants to become officials! "
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