Zhang Yu brought the light talisman in front of him to take a look. At first glance, his gaze landed on the name of a certain Xuan Zun, and he paused for a moment.
This person was called Xue Lu, and he happened to know him.
That day, after the establishment of the Vermilion Phoenix Training Hall, this person was one of the two Xuan Zun who attended the banquet.
According to what he knew, this person was skilled in the Art of Fixation and the Art of External Incarnation. From the records, in just over ten years, this person had cut off the training hall as many as five times.
He looked at it for a while before shifting his gaze away, and continued to read the description recorded by Daoist Ming Zhou at the bottom.
As he continued reading, he realized that although Xue Lu and the other Xuan Zun had recently cut off their connection with the training hall, they had both informed Daoist Ming Zhou in advance. Moreover, their reasons were very legitimate. They both wanted to train their skills and resist the chaos. During this period, there were no unusual movements.
He pondered for a moment, and said, "If these two Xuan Zun took advantage of the time when they cut off their connection with the Clear Magnetic Dome to transmit their mana to the inner layer, and landed in a remote area, is it possible to hide this from you?"
Daoist Ming Zhou replied seriously, "There are loopholes in any surveillance. This is not impossible, but if you want to hide my surveillance, one of the Court Enforcers has to do it personally. However, this is not to hide the matter itself, but to hide me. Only they have the authority to do so."
Zhang Yu understood. Every Court Enforcer actually grasped a part of the authority of Daoist Ming Zhou, the spirit of the Clear Magnetic Dome. If they wanted to hide something, it was still possible.
However, doing so would also have hidden dangers, because one could not treat the other Court Enforcers as decorations. If there was a problem with Daoist Ming Zhou, the Head Enforcer would probably be the first to notice.
Moreover, he was certain that this matter basically had nothing to do with the court officials, because if the court officials had taken action, they definitely would not have done it so crudely. Their methods would definitely be much more ingenious, and they would not have done something like attacking the Department of Heavenly Works' boat fleet. This was because they knew that other than causing a pile of trouble for themselves, they would not be able to achieve any other objective.
He thought for a moment. Daoist Ming Zhou's supervision could be trusted, so these two Xuan Zun shouldn't be a problem.
But if he looked at it this way, his initial deduction might not be valid.
Back then, based on the fact that all the continents had problems at almost the same time, he thought that it would be possible to achieve this through the influence of the higher-ups. However, there was actually another way.
That was to plan ahead.
For example, he could leave behind a magical artifact decades ago or even turn it into a shadow and hide in the world. After that, he could control it purely with his mind. This way, he could also achieve his goal.
As for the Daoist cultivators from different continents causing trouble in Xuntian Dao Zhang on the same day, if they didn't send the message through the higher-ups, they could send a letter in advance and make an agreement to act together at about the same time.
As long as the arrangement was exquisite, it would not be difficult to achieve the goal.
And the problem that the person behind the scenes had to solve was just to cover up these traces and prevent them from being exposed.
After pondering for a moment, he said, "I'll have to trouble you to investigate again. In the past sixty years, other than the court officials, all the Xuan Zun who had sent magical artifacts and mana into the inner layer, and also cut off their connection with the Dao Zhang."
Daoist Ming Zhou did as he was told. After a moment of silent observation, he still condensed a brilliant Daoist talisman in his hand and handed it over.
Zhang Yu took it and looked at it. After sixty years, there were only five Xuan Zun who had done something like this. Two of them were the two he saw just now. It was obvious that this was not their first time doing something like this.
After looking through it, he summoned in his heart. A jade booklet appeared out of thin air and floated in front of him. He took the records of the five people's cultivation methods and flipped through them in front of his eyes.
Although he was Shouzheng, he would not casually flip through the cultivation methods and abilities of his fellow Daoist unless there was a special situation. However, this time, in order to find the culprit, this was a necessary action.
After looking through it, he had an idea in his heart.
With a wave of his sleeve, he condensed a letter with his heart's light and floated it in front of Daoist Ming Zhou. He said, "Daoist Ming Zhou, I'll have to trouble you to deliver this letter to Xue Xiao, Xue Xuan Zun. I have a few questions to ask him. "
Daoist Ming Zhou took the letter, turned around, and disappeared.
Zhang Yu waited in the same place. After about half an hour, Daoist Ming Zhou appeared on the stairs again. He bowed and said, "Shouzheng, the letter has been delivered. There is also a reply from Xue Xuan Zun."
Zhang Yu's gaze fell and took the letter. The letter turned into a ball of qi light in front of him. The contents of the letter were naturally reflected in his mind. He stood in silence for a moment, then said, "Daoist Ming Zhou, I still need you to help me investigate something."
Daoist Ming Zhou said, "Please instruct me, Shouzheng."
Zhang Yu said, "Daoist, please investigate again. In the past sixty years, did the five Xuan Zun ask for treasured materials, or did they do anything to refine magic tools?"
Daoist Ming Zhou replied, "This is easy." He casually waved his hand, took a book, and presented it to him. "The records of the five Xuan Zun in the past sixty years are all here."
Zhang Yu took the book and scanned through it. His eyes flashed slightly. He paused on one of the names for a long time, then raised his head and said, "I'll be visiting Guo Qianxun and Xuan Zun later. I'll have to trouble you to remember this."
Daoist Ming Zhou bowed. Solemnly, he said, "Ming Zhou will remember."
Zhang Yu nodded. He called in his mind. After a while, two streams of light flew in from outside the hall and fell into his sleeves. After he put them away, he stepped out of the Shouzheng Palace.
When he was outside the hall, he changed his mind. The scenery in front of him changed. In a split second, he landed outside a Taoist field that was connected to the Qingqiong Continent.
He raised his head and took a look. He said, "Is Guo Xuan Zun here? Zhang Yu is here to pay a visit. "
If the Taoist field opened by Xuan Zun was still connected to the Qingqiong Magnetic Field, then anyone who held the Xuanting Seal could enter directly.
However, since he came to the master's door and was not a confirmed criminal, out of courtesy, he had to greet him.
After a while, the world in front of him melted and an entrance appeared. A voice came from inside, "So it's Xuanting Shouzheng. Please come in for a chat."
Zhang Yumai stepped inside, and as the door behind him closed, he had already entered a Dao field formed by drifting multicolored clouds and surging clouds. In the depths of the clouds, palaces and towers were faintly discernible.
On the cloud path in front of him stood an old Daoist with white hair and a youthful face. He wore a black cloak and had a lotus crown on his head. He bowed and said, "Zhang Shouzheng, it's a pleasure to meet you. This old Daoist has been cultivating in seclusion for a long time and has not asked about the outside world. May I know the purpose of Shouzheng's visit today? "
Zhang Yu said, "I have come to ask Xuan Zun about a matter. I hope that Xuan Zun can answer me truthfully."
The Daoist nodded slowly and said, "Shouzheng, please ask."
Zhang Yu said, "I just checked the records. In these sixty years, Xuan Zun has cut off his connection with the Qingqiong Magnetic Field. May I know the reason for this?"
The Daoist said, "So this is what Shouzheng wants to ask."
He sighed and said, "When I first opened the Taoist field, this old Daoist's ability was not enough. Therefore, I borrowed the power of the Qingqiong Magnetic Field. However, this old Daoist also wanted my Taoist field to be able to form its own world and not borrow external forces. Therefore, I have tried many times since then. However, each time I failed. Speaking of which, I have embarrassed Shouzheng."
Zhang Yu nodded and said, "So that's why." He did not continue to ask about this matter. Instead, he said, "Just half a month ago, a few masters of the Ministry of Heavenly Works were attacked. After that, rumors spread all over the continents. I investigated and found out that it was done by a cultivator called Yan Ziquan. After I captured him, I found out that he was also ordered by someone else.
However, on the way to the East Court, an Almighty had set down a method with the intention of killing this person.
Although this almighty person did not leave any trace of Qi, the traces of the Taoist technique seemed to be the External Incarnation Technique that Xue Xuan Zun was good at.
However, I have a suspicion. Because the traces of the Taoist technique were too obvious, it seemed like someone deliberately sent it to the door for me to identify. This move was too deliberate and it was hard to believe.
Xuan Zun, I heard that you have a good relationship with Xuan Zun. In the past, you have exchanged Taoist techniques with each other. Can you help me clear up my doubts? "
After hearing this, Taoist Guo revealed a surprised expression. He looked at him and said, "Zhang Shouzheng, are you suspecting that I am spreading rumors?"
He shook his head and said, "I have been cultivating here for many years. I have not gone out, and I have not released any external force. Fellow Xue has always liked to make friends with people of the same path. Even Zhu Feng, Zhu Xuan Zun, who just returned to Tianxia, used to be friends with him. There are many people who know his Taoist techniques. Why would Shouzheng only suspect me? "
Zhang Yu looked at him and said, "Xuan Zun knows that Zhu Feng and Xuan Zun have returned. It seems that cultivation is not as closed off as you said."
Taoist Guo chuckled and said, "Cultivating in seclusion does not mean that my eyes and ears are closed. I always know some things that I should know."
Zhang Yu said, "I have checked the recent records. It is indeed as Xuan Zun said. In the past few decades, he has not gone out, and he has not spread his mana to the lower realms. It seems that there is no suspicion.
However, to do such a thing, it does not necessarily have to be done recently. If it was tens or even hundreds of years ago, he could have hidden his magical items or doppelgangers in the lower realms. When he needed them, he could call them out. This is not difficult for my generation. "
Taoist Guo stroked his beard and said, "Shouzheng's thinking is not without reason. However, it is still the same sentence. Like Shouzheng said, it seems that everyone can do the same. Why do you think that it is me? This does not make sense, does it? "
Zhang Yu said, "Of course there is a reason. Previously, the various methods that the almighty displayed in the lower realms did not leak out the slightest bit of mana. Although Yan Ziquan was instructed by the almighty, there was not a single trace of him being implicated. This kind of concealment technique is indeed superior.
However, you are good at this kind of technique. In the past hundred years, you are the only one who has cut off all ties with the Taoist field. If I don't doubt you, who do you doubt? "
Taoist Guo nodded slowly and said, "So that is the case. No wonder Shouzheng is suspicious. However …"
He looked over and said in a low voice, "Zhang Shouzheng is investigating this matter. It is his duty. If you doubt me because of this, I have nothing to say. However, if Zhang Shouzheng believes that I am the one who committed the crime, you must provide evidence, right? You must know that Tianxia has its own rules and regulations. It is not a place where you can talk nonsense and do whatever you want! "
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