Azure Sun Xuanfu, Crane Hall.
This was the highest point of the main hall of Xuanfu. It looked like the head of a crane. There was no cover in the surroundings, only the blue sky.
Zhu Yisheng stood there, his Daoist robe fluttering in the wind. He looked up at the big green banyan tree that covered the sky and said, "You've saved a lot of effort, leaving me here to guard this place alone for more than fifty years. But … it won't be long."
After standing there for a long time, he walked down to a jade mirror that shone with brilliance. He took the horsetail whisk and swept it. After a while, the surface of the jade mirror rippled. After a few breaths, a door appeared on the surface of the mirror.
There seemed to be a figure moving in the mist. After a while, a young Daoist walked out. When he saw Zhu Yisheng, he bowed respectfully and said, "Disciple greets teacher."
Zhu Yisheng looked at him and nodded slightly, saying, "Follow me."
The young Daoist followed him to a quiet room. There were two praying mats here. Zhu Yisheng sat down first and gestured to the young Daoist. The young Daoist knelt on the praying mat opposite him.
Zhu Yisheng said, "Is there anything you don't understand about your cultivation recently?"
The young Daoist said, "Teacher Yao treats me very well and answers all my questions. It's not a problem."
Zhu Yisheng said, "Your perception is extraordinary. Cultivation is just a small matter, so I won't worry about it. However, for us cultivators, other than talent, the most important thing is the Dao heart. You must guard it."
The young Daoist bowed and said solemnly, "Disciple will remember."
Zhu Yisheng said, "I've already arranged everything for you. Next month, you and the people of the Inspection Department will bring my order and let the various Daoist sects cooperate with your inspection. You must know how to act appropriately. As long as you complete this task, you will be able to win enough prestige. That way, I will be able to entrust the Azure Sun Wheel and the entire Azure Sun Xuanfu to you before I leave. "
The young Daoist was startled for a moment. Although he had been cultivating in the Spirit Mystic Realm all these years, he was not completely ignorant of the matters of the outside world. Upon hearing this, he immediately reacted. He couldn't help but look at Zhu Yisheng and asked tentatively, "Teacher, previously, you didn't let the Inspection Department inspect those sects. Could it be that you were paving the way for me?"
Zhu Yisheng said indifferently, "That's right. I left them for you to take over."
The young Daoist was silent for a while before he gathered his courage and said, "Master, those Xuanxiu are also our fellow Daoists. Why did you do this?"
Zhu Yisheng looked at him with cold lightning flashing in his eyes. "Are you dissatisfied with my arrangements?"
The young Daoist lowered his head and said fearfully, "I don't dare. It's just that I have my suspicions."
Zhu Yisheng said, "The reason why I'm doing this is because they cannot be trusted. You will know the reason in the future. You just have to do as I say."
The young Daoist could only say yes.
Zhu Yisheng was about to say something when he suddenly sensed something. He looked up through the hall. After a short while, he saw a stream of light coming from the east. It passed by Xuanfu and headed northwest. He focused his gaze and stood up. "Xuanting issued an edict?"
Somewhere in Guan Prefecture, in a half-broken Daoist temple, Hui Yuanwu and Qi Yu's faces were filled with joy.
Hui Yuanwu looked at the letter in his hand and said with a smile, "Old Qi, I didn't expect that Daoist Wan Ming would actually reply to us after we tried to write a letter."
Qi Yu said with emotion, "Yes, I didn't expect it either."
The Daoist Wan Ming they were talking about was not a simple person. He was also famous among the various Daoist sects. He was one of the people who rose to prominence when Xuan Dao was flourishing in the early years. However, he did not choose to establish a Daoist sect like many people at the same time. Instead, he chose to cultivate in seclusion. It was not until recently that he reappeared that he publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with the current situation of Daoist sects.
After the two of them heard about it, they tried to write a letter and explained their own ideas. They did not expect to receive a reply in just a few days. Moreover, the Daoist Wan Ming stated that he was willing to share what he had learned with those who shared the same ideals as him.
Qi Yu said, "If we have this person's help, we won't have to trouble Daoist Zhang anymore."
Hui Yuanwu thought about it and said with uncertainty, "I guess so."
Qi Yu shook his head and said, "If Daoist Zhang is willing to join us, it won't be difficult for him to receive guidance from Daoist Wan Ming. It's a pity that he cherishes his body too much and missed this opportunity. "
Hui Yuanwu wanted to say something but felt that he did not know where to start. At this moment, he suddenly saw a ray of light streaking across the sky. He could not help but point in surprise and asked, "Old Qi, what's that?"
Since the ray of light could fly across the sky above the Qingyang Upper Continent openly, it was definitely not a simple thing.
Qi Yu said hesitantly, "That seems to be …" He had a guess in his mind, but he felt that it was a little ridiculous.
Hui Yuanwu pondered and said, "Judging from that direction, it seems to be heading northwest. Is it Ping Province, Ying Province, or Gaozhou? By the way, Daoist Zhang is in Gaozhou right now, right? "
Qi Yu did not know why but he suddenly felt a little upset. He said, "Perhaps something has happened in the continent. Let's put this aside for now. We'll set off tomorrow and meet Daoist Wan Ming as soon as possible."
In the Liangzhong Sect's encampment in Shouguan Prefecture,
The sect master, Xuanxiu, was gathering two people from the sect and his peer, Xuanxiu, for a meeting.
One of them was surnamed Xiang while the other was surnamed Li. When the Liangzhong Sect was first established, the two of them had contributed a lot. The reason why the Liangzhong Sect could have a place in the Qingyang Upper Continent was because of their contributions.
Xu Jian picked up a letter and waved it in his hand. He said, "The Inspection Department sent another letter of inquiry yesterday. Together with the previous one, this is the fourth letter they've sent recently."
He threw the letter on the table. "Looks like we have to give them a reply. Otherwise, I'm afraid the Inspection Department won't let us off easily this time."
Xuanxiu was a hot-tempered person. He said angrily, "Our Liangzhong Sect isn't the only one with problems. Hong Shan and Mi Guang aren't clean either, but they just can't let us off. Do they think we're easy to bully?"
Xu Jian, on the other hand, was calm. He said, "It's because our sect is small and weak. If we had Sect Master Hong Shan and Sect Master Mi Guang's cultivation base, how could the Inspection Department bully us?"
Xuanxiu said, "Sect Master, what do you think?"
Xu Jian looked at the two and said, "Do the two of you think we can back down?"
Xuanxiu was anxious. He shouted, "Absolutely not! Sect Master, once we open this mouth, won't we be controlled by the Inspection Department in the future? I won't agree! I definitely won't agree! "
Xuanxiu also said, "Sect Master, the Inspection Department said they're inspecting the Nightmares, but they want to take blood and use visualization diagrams to inspect our minds. This is really too much. Can we discuss it with them again?"
A cultivator's blood essence was related to their own safety, so they were absolutely unwilling to take their blood. Moreover, using the Visualization Diagram to observe their minds was tantamount to exposing everything in their hearts. Which cultivator would be willing to do that?
Xiang Xuanxiu said, "Why don't we ask Hong Shan and Mi Guang to mediate? If we're inspected, they'll be next. They probably won't sit by and do nothing about this matter."
Xu Jian shook his head. "If it was in the past, it might be useful. But this time, the Inspection Department's wording is tough. At present, it seems they won't give up until they achieve their goal." He muttered, "It seems we have to make a choice.
"Give up?"
Xuanxiu and Li were shocked.
Xu Jian took out a letter from his sleeve and said, "This was sent by Ming Shan. Fellow Daoists, you might as well take a look."
"Ming Shan?"
Xuanxiu and Li looked at each other and picked up the letter. After they read it, their expressions changed.
Xuanxiu said angrily, "So Head Xuan wants us to obey his disciple? Let his disciple inspect us? "
Xu Jian said, "If we don't obey the Inspection Department, and if we disobey Head Xuan, then there will be no place for us in the continent. But on the bright side, Head Xuan's disciple is very likely to be the next Head Xuan in the future. If we can rely on him, this result can't be considered too bad. Moreover, letting him inspect us is better than letting the Inspection Department do it. He's a True Cultivator, so he won't covet anything from us. "
Xuanxiu and Li couldn't think of any good ideas at this time. Xuanxiu said, "If that's the case …"
Before he could finish his sentence, the sound of something tearing through the air rang out from the sky. The three of them immediately channeled their mental energy to look up, but when they saw that incomparably dazzling golden ray of light, they couldn't help but reveal looks of shock. Sixty years ago, when the continent was in chaos at that time, they had also seen a similar scene.
Xuanxiu pointed and said, "Sect Master, this, this is probably …"
Xu Jian nodded and said in a low voice, "It's definitely Xuanting's imperial edict."
Xuanxiu looked again and said in confusion, "That's strange. That direction doesn't seem to be heading towards Xuanfu, but towards the northwest …"
Xu Jian looked and found that it was indeed so. He thought for a long time, then looked at the two of them and said, "Xuanting's imperial edict isn't going to Xuanfu, but somewhere else. There must be a reason behind this. Let's postpone the matter we discussed just now."
Inside Mizar Academy, Cao Liang looked at the erratic grayish-black sand in his hand. Just looking at it with his eyes made him feel a piercing pain.
Wei Xueling said, "The True Cultivator who gave me this said that this is Evil Gold Baleful Sand, and it can restrain swords. As for its specific use, he said that a cultivator will know once it's in his hands."
Cao Liang said, "Swords are transparent objects that cannot be tainted by anything else. This thing is refined from baleful aura, and it can taint swords and then infect Xuanxiu's Heart Light. Although it can be dispelled after a battle, it can be very useful during a battle."
Wei Xueling said, "As long as it's useful."
At this moment, Cao Liang shone his Heart Light and refined this mass of Evil Gold Baleful Sand roughly.
Wei Xueling said, "When is it convenient to do it?"
Cao Liang thought for a moment and said, "Since I have this item, there's no point in delaying it. Let's do it in a few days. However, I can't use it in the academy, so I can ask him to fight outside."
Wei Xueling replied, "Okay, I'll arrange it in a moment."
After the two of them finished their discussion, they walked out of the golden platform. Just as they were about to return to their respective residences, they suddenly felt the world brighten. The dark night suddenly turned into day. The two of them raised their heads in shock and saw an extremely dazzling mass of golden light hanging high above their heads. The light was as intense as the sun, and it illuminated all directions.
After a moment, a pillar of light descended from the mass of light and enveloped the entire Mizar Academy. Then, a loud voice was heard, rumbling in all directions. It said, "Xuanting's imperial edict has arrived. Qingyang Xuanfu, Xuanxiu, Xia Zhang Yu, accept the edict!"
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