On a floating mountain in the upper continent of Yi Kong, after Daoist Xu communicated with Pei Daoxiu, he said to Xuanxiu beside him, "You don't have to wait with me for the next few days."
That Xuanxiu disciple's expression didn't change at all. He said, "Yes, Master Xu." After he bowed, he rode on a ray of light and flew away.
One of Daoist Xu's close disciples came up to him. "Master Xu, we just used Xuanxiu's Daoist scripture to send a message. Aren't we afraid of being discovered by that person?"
Daoist Xu looked into the distance and said, "Do you see that Coiling Dragon Pagoda?"
That disciple looked over. It was a tall pagoda that went straight into the clouds. It was the place where the creator flood dragon lived. He said, "I see it."
Daoist Xu said, "The Coiling Dragon Pagoda is built with pieces of jade that have been carefully refined. If you want to build the entire pagoda, you can't do it without a piece. It's just like that creation.
Every skill of creation is like these stones. Only by putting them together can the final product be created. This requires a lot of manpower and material resources.
Once this commotion happens, who can it be hidden from? It's better to be generous. This way, it won't seem like we have ulterior motives. "
That disciple came to a realization and said, "But why did you chase that Xuanxiu away?"
Daoist Xu said, "Even if we don't have a guilty conscience, I don't like our every move to be seen by that person. Watch carefully. If we don't restrain him, that person will rise and fall because of this."
That disciple couldn't help but nod. Since Xuanxiu's Great Dao scripture could only be seen by Xuanxiu himself, who knew what this person would pass on to the outside world? One had to know that cultivators had different temperaments. Not all of them were careful with their words and actions.
Even if only a small portion of them did something sneaky, it would definitely ruin Xuanxiu's reputation. It was just that there wouldn't be any problems if they used Xuanxiu now, but that might not be the case in the future.
He said in admiration, "Master Xu is still the one who sees things clearly."
Daoist Xu said, "Do I see things clearly?" He shook his head. "Hoping that the opponent will collapse by himself is the most powerless and incompetent method. It's just an excuse to comfort yourself.
Besides, the key of this matter is the battle between those Xuan Zun above us..... We aren't at that realm, we can only say a few words. What else can we do? "
When that disciple heard this, he also felt a sense of defeat.
Daoist Xu said, "Let's go. Martial Nephew Pei has done what he was supposed to do. It's time for us to complete the task assigned to us."
He turned He Xuan, and's Xu's Dragon...... and circled around the mountain peak, clouds, and led the carriage and flew to the sky...... it..... it... it....... it it mountain peak.....
At this moment, that disciple took out a map with constantly changing scenery. He saw a bright light in the map, flickering and extinguishing from time to time. However, as the dragon carriage gradually approached a flying mountain, the light gradually stabilized. He said excitedly, "Master Xu, it should be here."
Daoist Xu glanced at it, and then looked down. He saw that there was a fog covering the place. It should be a maze. He took down a lantern on the carriage and shone it down. A ray of light shone down, piercing through the clouds and fog. The haze dispersed, and a path was forcefully opened.
The dragon carriage swooped down and jumped in before the light of the lantern dissipated. It landed in front of an ancient Daoist temple.
That disciple looked here and said, "Master Xu, does the Zhengqing's disciple that we're looking for live here?"
Daoist Xu looked at the big locust tree in the Daoist temple and said thoughtfully, "It should be here. Follow me."
Ever since the Zhengqing lineage had been expelled, Zhengqing himself and his fellow disciples had disappeared without a trace. No one knew where they had gone to hide.
Although there were many cultivators who considered themselves as Zhengqing's disciples, in reality, they were not related to Zhengqing and his disciples. At least, they were not directly involved.
This time, Daoist Xu was ordered by his teacher, Zhong Tingzhi, to find Zhengqing's disciples. Naturally, he would not act from these people. Instead, he would follow the clues provided by Zhong Tingzhi to find this place that might be occupied by Zhengqing's disciples.
Actually, he did not like the extreme beliefs of Zhengqing's disciples. However, he had to admit that if he wanted to keep the Xuan and Hun Daoists in check and balance, Zhengqing's disciples would be a good chess piece to break the situation.
Although he did not know Zhengqing's true background, he only needed to see how his disciples were able to escape unscathed after going against the Xuanting's will. It was very likely that there was a powerful person behind them.
He walked up the shabby steps covered in moss. Just as he was about to order his disciple to knock on the door, the door was opened from the inside. A young disciple looked at them and bowed, "Teacher is waiting for the two of you inside."
Daoist Xu nodded and did not ask any more questions. He led his disciple inside. The Daoist temple was not big. After passing through the front hall, they arrived at the main hall.
They saw an old Daoist standing there. Behind him was the locust tree. More accurately, half of his body had merged with the tree. The place where they were connected looked very natural. It was as if he grew out of the tree.
The old Daoist bowed and said, "My body is inconvenient. Please forgive me for my lack of manners."
Daoist Xu knew with a single glance that this person was walking on the path of Dao Protector. This was an ancient cultivation method that relied on a certain type of spirit medicine to fuse one's body with a mystical plant or living being, allowing one to grow together with it and utilize its luck to ascend to a higher realm.
If they succeeded, both sides would benefit. The spiritual creature could even transform into a Dao Protector. If they failed, they could abandon the body and let the spiritual creature suffer. However, this was not an orthodox method. It was often criticized as an evil method.
He bowed back and said, "I didn't expect Zhengqing's disciples to cultivate this method."
Although the old Daoist's identity was exposed, his expression did not change. He said, "I had no choice. May I know why the two of you are here?"
Daoist Xu said, "We are only here to find Zhengqing Xuan Zun."
The old Daoist said, "Since you know my origin, you should know that in order to avoid suspicion, we have already broken out of the sect. For hundreds of years, we did not ask about the outside world. We also did not participate in any matters related to Zhengqing Xuan Zun. If the two of you are looking for Xuan Zun, you have found the wrong person."
Daoist Xu only said, "Hundreds of years have passed. Has Zhengqing's lineage not thought of returning to Tianxia?"
There was a flash of light in the old Daoist's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He shook his head and said, "Fellow Daoist, there is no need to lie to me. Back then, when the Zhengqing Ancestral Master and his many disciples were chased away, it was an order from the Enforcers. Unless the Enforcers take back the order, the Zhengqing Xuan Sovereign's line can't return."
Daoist Xu said, "I'm sure you won't believe me if I say that the punishment is over. I'll just say it directly. The Imperial Court needs Zhengqing to return to check the balance between the Xuan and Hun Daoists."
The old Daoist's expression changed. He said, "The Xuan and Hun Daoists?"
Daoist Xu said, "You have not heard about the outside world for many years, right?"
The old Daoist said cautiously, "I have not moved for hundreds of years. Usually, I only have one disciple to serve me. Once a month, he will go down the mountain to tell me about the outside world."
Daoist Xu said, "You might not listen to what I say now. You can ask your disciple to find out what happened recently. You will know why I am here."
He stood up. "I will find a place to stay in the nearby Central Continent and stay there for half a year." He waved his sleeve and sent a jade talisman to the old Daoist. "If you have something to say to me, you can ask someone to come find me with this."
The old Daoist took the jade talisman. Seeing that the two were about to leave, he said, "Please wait for a moment. May I know your names?"
Daoist Xu stood still and said, "This humble Daoist forgot to say that I am Xu Chong, and I serve under Zhong Tingzhi."
The old Daoist said, "So you are Exalted Venerable Zhong's disciple."
Daoist Xu cupped his fists and said, "Farewell." After the ceremony, he left with his disciples.
The old Daoist watched them leave and closed his eyes as if he was thinking about something.
At the same time, Pei Gu entered the Qingyang Upper Continent through the door of the inner and outer world.
However, they were inspected by the Inspection Department as soon as they entered the continent. After a few checks, they were finally allowed to leave.
After the group of people left the boat's rooftop with ugly expressions, they went straight to the Green Sun Heavenly Secrets Headquarters in the Guangzhou Region. They took out a document from the Jade Capital and requested to see the document left behind back then.
However, the official in charge of the documents refused and said, "Our Qingyang Upper Continent's Xuan Shou and Xuan Zheng have given strict orders. Any documents related to creation are not to be used privately."
Pei Gu said, "Xuanfu is only in charge of Xuanxiu. How can they control the Tenki-in Hall?"
The official said, "Daoist cultivator, you must be joking. Xuanfu is responsible for the safety of Gu Zhouzhong. Naturally, they have the right to control the documents. I am not making things difficult for you. As long as you bring me Xuan Shou's documents, I will not stop you."
Pei Gu saw that the official was not willing to bend the rules and had to leave. He boarded the flying boat and went straight to Qingyang Xuanfu in Anshou Prefecture of Juzhou. He found Xuan Shou Yun Chen with the documents from Yujing.
After reading the documents, Yun Chen asked, "Why does Daoist Pei want to see the documents of creation?"
Pei Gu said, "Qingyang Upper Continent is in Tianxia. Among the thirteen continents, their creation skills are second only to Yujing. Qingyang Tenki-in Hall has many inspirational items. It is not strange that they want to borrow them."
Yun Chen said, "Then why ask Daoist Xu? Can't they send it themselves? "
Pei Gu said as if nothing had happened, "I am just here to take a document. Some of the masters in Tenki-in Hall have important matters to attend to. Coincidentally, I am here to visit a Daoist friend, so I was entrusted with this matter."
Yun Chen nodded and put the documents aside, saying, "I am sorry, I cannot give you the document."
Pei Gu looked at him and said, "Why is that? Xuan Shou, can you give me a reason? "
Yun Chen said, "I thought that if these documents were spread out, it would harm the people of Tianxia."
Pei Gu frowned and said, "I have the documents from the Ministry of Natural Works here …"
Yun Chen said indifferently, "I'm Green Sun's Head Xuan, and this is Green Sun Upper Continent. Not to mention the Ministry of Natural Works, even the few Great Regents of Jade Capital wouldn't be able to control me. If Dao friend feels that it's inappropriate, you can go to Xuan Court to write a letter."
Pei Gu looked at him for a while, then stood up and bowed, saying, "In that case, I will not disturb you anymore."
The group of people left Qingyang Xuanfu and returned to the flying boat. A follower asked, "Daoist Xu, Xuan Shou, what should we do?"
Pei Gu's eyes flashed, saying, "It is okay. I have expected this. I will go to Lingmiao Mysterious Realm later. I think I can ask some questions there."
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