On Qingyang Mountain, in the main hall, Qiao Feng and Lin Xiao were kneeling tremblingly, not daring to speak out...
"I have only heard rumors about the cause and effect of this matter. Now you two are here to explain everything clearly." Master Shaoguang shook his hand, and a green glow flew up and hung above the two of them.
"This is the Questioning Heart Sword. If you tell half a lie, the light of the sword will fall and you will suffer the pain of being pierced by thousands of swords!"
Qiao and Lin looked at each other with horror and even more uneasiness.
"Wu Jie, do you know the details of what happened?" Master Shaoguang turned his head and looked at Wu Jie who was standing next to his apprentice to apologize.
Wu Jie shook his head: "When I went to Taihua Temple to rescue people, I only knew some general information about the situation, but I didn't know the specific details."
"How dare you go if you don't understand? Haven't you considered that it was the two disciples who committed evil on their own and were punished for their evil deeds and praised for their good deeds?" An elder smiled, but there was no blame in his words.
Wu Jie sighed: "At that time, my situation was in chaos, and I just wanted to rescue people first. Besides, even if they did something wrong, the result was that our Chu country was gone, and the Wu and Du families were about to be wiped out. They were beaten so hard
It's a mess, but others are unscathed... I really can't make myself feel calm!"
"Hmph! In my opinion, you have always been too reasonable, which makes some people have thoughts that they shouldn't have!" Elder Xiao Yue, who finally achieved Huandan during Wu Jie's retreat, said coldly,
"Haven't you seen it yet? This time they are basically here for you!"
"Yes, this time you have the ability to withstand Master Jiankong. What if you can't withstand it?" Changsun Wu also sneered, "I'm afraid even you will be seriously injured and locked up in Taihua Zen Monastery, waiting.
Are we going to get someone?"
"You two, don't speculate on others with malicious intent!" Master Shaoguang sighed, "You must ask clearly before talking about right and wrong."
After saying that, he turned his attention to Qiao Feng and Lin Xiao: "Okay, let's get started. Speak slowly and clearly!"
The two looked at each other, sighed, and told what happened in detail:
Everyone knows the situation of the Chu-Han War. The thoughts of the current Han king are different from those of the previous kings, and they are more fierce and aggressive. The King of Chu knew that this battle would be defeated, and he was determined to die for his country, but he could not bear to cut off his bloodline and incense, so he let
The loyal ministers and righteous men loyal to Da Chu were divided into three groups. The weaker ones followed the prince to South Vietnam, while those who were unwilling to abandon the country followed the other two princes to Dongshan and Zhaoyang counties respectively, waiting for their own opportunities.
The people in charge of the two counties were the Du and Wu families. They originally planned to wait patiently for the opportunity, but unexpectedly, the Han Dynasty was very clever. In a blink of an eye, it had the momentum to stabilize the country. The two families were loyal to Da Chu, and they were about to lose the chance.
After discussing with the prince, they decided to do something difficult and try to raise the flag and fight. Even if they couldn't return my country, they would at least gather those who share their hearts about their homeland and prevent their passion from slowly cooling down.
, leaving some hope for the future.
"This statement is not bad from the perspective of mortals, but it is a matter of mortals after all... Since they dare to lead troops into battle, they must be prepared to die in battle..." Master Ruiling sighed, "You took action, but...
It shouldn’t be!”
"Disciple, I would like to ask our ancestor, one of us is the chief instructor of the imperial army of the Great Chu Kingdom, and the other is a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy of the Great Chu Kingdom. We usually receive the country's salary and are respected by the people. We contribute to the country in critical moments. What's wrong with that?" Qiao Feng
Silently lowering his head, Lin Xiao raised his head, his face full of dissatisfaction.
Convinced, "The group of people who besieged us that day marched with the army as monks, setting traps and ready to surround and kill anyone who dared to rescue. Isn't it appropriate? If they hadn't taken action, Shen Nanhua and Jian Ji would have
How could he die in Changning City without even being able to break through?"
"Don't be rude!" Wu Jie shouted angrily.
Master Shaoguang waved his hand to signal him to calm down, and then looked at Lin Xiao calmly: "I remember that you are the son of Prime Minister Lin Lushan, who is the only one in the southeast. Prime Minister Lin is loyal to the country and dedicated to his life, which is a role model for mortals. You are a role model.
As his son, it is inevitable to be influenced by him - but you also need to know that since you are already a monk, you should follow the monks' rules. Whether others follow the rules or not is their business, and it cannot be a reason for you to disobey the rules.
."
Lin Xiao didn't answer, but his eyes were still stubborn.
Seeing the look in his eyes, Wu Jie couldn't help but feel a pain in his heart - Lin Xiao's eyes at this moment were so similar to his father's back then!
He didn't know how many times he had advised his sworn brother back then, advising him not to forget his life for the country and to take care of himself. But although Lin Lushan refused in an unclear manner, his eyes were very stubborn and he had no intention of backing down.
Lin Lushan's eyes at that time and Lin Xiao's eyes at this moment seemed to be carved from the same mold, exactly the same!
He covered his face with his hands and wiped away his tears quietly to prevent others from seeing his weakness.
Master Shao Guang did not dwell on the issue of who was right and wrong, but let Qiao and Lin continue talking.
Before the two counties sent troops, Qiao Feng and Lin Xiao, who were guarding the two places respectively, had persuaded them. However, the Wu and Du families had been deeply favored by the emperor for generations and were determined to work hard again. With the support of the prince, they really persuaded them.
If you don't come down, and it's not convenient for you to follow the army as an immortal, you can only wait for the result uneasily at home.
Soon, news came that the troops of the two counties were defeated in battle. The two could not help but sigh, but they had no choice but to wait for the defeated army to return.
Unexpectedly, they waited for several days, but before the defeated army returned, they received shocking news: the Han army had already set up an ambush and planned to annihilate all the soldiers and horses of the two counties so that they could annex the two counties.
"Wait!" Master Shaoguang interrupted the two men's statements, frowned, and asked, "You said that the Han army planned to annihilate the soldiers and horses of the two counties, and even annex the two counties. Do you have any evidence?"
"This is what my friend Yiqing said." Qiao Feng replied, "Yiqing travels all over the world and has much better information than my disciple. His character is not bad, at least he shouldn't lie to me about such a big matter."
Master Shaoguang frowned, shook his head and said, "I can't listen to your one-sided opinion on this matter. Xiao Yue, go to the human world and invite the Han army commander here. You should ask him whether it is true or not."
Xiao Yue took the order and went out, and after a while, a man with a sinister face was brought in.
Although the man was a little panicked, he remained calm and answered the questions one by one in an orderly manner.
"So... the attitude of the current Emperor of Han is indeed different from that of the previous Emperor?" Master Shaoguang waited for him to finish and then confirmed it again.
"That's right! In a country, there is no room for anyone to be half-hearted!" The general said seriously, "To destroy the soldiers and horses of the two counties of Zhaoyang and Dongshan, and then provoke civil strife in the two counties, and take advantage of the situation to annex them, is the unanimous decision of our Han Dynasty monarch and ministers.
The late emperor's idea is naturally reasonable, but things change and times change, and people cannot always act according to the old rules!"
Master Shaoguang sighed softly and asked his disciples to send the general to rest outside the palace for the time being. He then looked at Qiao and Lin who were kneeling on the ground: "Although what you said is good, monks always interfere in human wars.
inappropriate……"
"At a critical moment, is there anything wrong in wanting to save a bloodline for loyal people?" Lin Xiao asked back, "The children of the Wu and Du families have been watched by us since childhood, and they are like our own nephews.
Generally speaking, we don’t dare to use our own power to change the direction of the war, nor do we think about killing mortals. We just want to do our best to save one by one, and at least save a few orphans and widows... Is this wrong?
?”
"When you go to the battlefield, you must be prepared to die..." Xiao Yue muttered, "If you are afraid of death, don't come. If you come, don't be afraid of death."
"I dare to ask, if the patriarch had not gone into seclusion back then and learned that your son was in danger during a bitter battle in the northwest, would he have been sitting in the mountains and saying, 'Be prepared to die if you dare to go to the battlefield'?"
"Bold!" Wu Jie got angry and slapped Lin Xiao until his mouth was full of blood. "You beast! I usually lack discipline to you!"
He hurriedly apologized to the master, but he didn't know what to say and was so anxious that he was sweating profusely.
"...Don't blame him, he is right..." Master Shaoguang's voice was very low, with a sad and sad tone, "Everyone knows the truth, but when things happen, who can stand aside and watch? That day
If I had known that my child was in danger, even if I was struck by lightning, I would not hesitate at all!"
"Wu Jie, I thought you were too impulsive before. It was too reckless to go to Taihua Chanyuan without asking the cause and effect. Now that I think about it, it's not that you are impulsive, but that I am too unkind!" Master Shaoguang!
Sighing deeply, he kept shaking his head, "Although so many years have passed, every time I think of what happened back then, I can't help but feel pain in my heart. Master and disciple are like father and son. How can you remain calm when things are about to happen?"
Wu Jie wanted to say a few words, but felt that he had nothing to say, so he could only sigh deeply.
"Okay, Lin Xiao, you are right, but these words are too hurtful." Master Shaoguang said with a wry smile, "You must know that in this world, swords can hurt people, but words can hurt people no worse than swords!
"
"Your Majesty is a man of extraordinary literary talent, but he has been kind to others all his life and has never hurt others with bad words. You should learn from him!"
Lin Xiao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, lowered his head and said nothing.
Qiao Feng continued to describe - after they learned the news, they became anxious and hesitated several times. Finally, they gritted their teeth and tried to save as many people as possible despite being punished humanely.
After the two of them had reached a consensus, they set out quietly, hoping to rescue the person as quietly as possible without disturbing others.
But who knows... They just arrived outside the valley where the soldiers and horses of the two counties were trapped. Before they had time to observe the situation, sword rays fell from the sky, and more than a dozen monks whose cultivation level was not lower than them, or even better than them, came
surrounded them.
"They claim to be the envoys of the Han Kingdom and are responsible for dealing with all those with evil intentions." Qiao Feng said with a wry smile, "Seeing that the other party has a large number of people, we can't help but want to give up. But after all, we are here, and we don't want to work harder.
After a while, I tried to negotiate with them..."
The sharp-tongued Lin Xiao was naturally responsible for matters like negotiation. When it came to debating, those Han worshipers were no match for Lin Xiao! He was rendered speechless in a moment.
"It's not a good idea to let this kid argue with others!" Changsun Wu shook his head, "He's too cruel! I'm afraid something will happen!"
Qiao Feng smiled bitterly and sighed deeply.
Seeing that the debate was failing, one of the Han worshipers couldn't help but cursed in a low voice: "Sure enough, after the thief in the troubled times of Yiwen, someone who is clearly not even a human has a sharp mouth!"
"What?!" Wu Jie jumped up, his body ablaze, "Did that person really say that?"
In fact, he knew without asking that Qiao Feng was not lying - the light of the Wenxin Sword still hung above his head and did not fall.
The faces of the elders also became gloomy. You looked at me, I looked at you, and finally they all turned their attention to the master.
Insulting one's parents is a matter of life and death. Since that person said such words, he was forcing Lin Xiao to take action!
Master Shaoguang was silent for a moment and asked, "Do you remember that person's appearance?"
"Even if I die, I will never forget it!" Lin Xiao said fiercely.
"Well, reveal his appearance, and I'll send someone to find out!"
Lin Xiao then began to cast a spell, and the image of a man with a short stature, slightly bald eyebrows, and a slight smile on his face appeared in front of everyone.
"Eh?!" Wu Jie was stunned, "Isn't this He Zhong, the soul-chasing sword from the Seven Swords of the White Emperor? He and I have some friendship, so why would he say evil things to Lushankou?"
"Have a friendship? You're just being sentimental!" Changsun Wu snorted coldly, "There's no need to ask! It's normal for him to say that."
"ah?"
With everyone watching, Changsun Wu sighed and said to Wu Jie: "Did you know that many people in Baidi Pavilion are very dissatisfied with you?"
"Huh? What did I do to make them dissatisfied?"
"There are many reasons. The most direct one is probably the incident when Xiaobai crossed the tribulation..." Changsun Wu shook his head and said helplessly, "The day before Xiaobai crossed the tribulation, I fought with you and was punched by you.
Injured; the mountain-protecting formation of Baidi Pavilion was also broken by your punch - later when he failed to escape the tribulation, some people thought it was your punch that caused the damage. If he was not injured and there was no problem with the mountain-protecting formation,
Maybe we can successfully overcome the tribulation..."
"How can the transformation of the demon be so easy to deal with! His failure to overcome the tribulation has nothing to do with me!"
"People like to find excuses." Changsun Wu smiled bitterly, "In the Baidi Pavilion, the one who is most inclined to this statement is the 'Bibo Divine Sword' He Ziming. He is Xiaobai's apprentice, and this is He Zhong.
’s adopted son.”
"Even Master Haiwen hasn't said anything yet..." Wu Jie couldn't help shouting, "This is simply trying to inflict a crime!"
Changsun Wu still sighed, but Elder Chen, who had been silent all this time, spoke: "The crux of the problem is not here!"
Seeing everyone's eyes turned to him, he smiled slightly and said slowly: "Wu Jie has great supernatural powers, has made rapid progress, and has done many earth-shattering things. It seems that he will soon become a leader of the righteous way. As his elders, we,
No matter how good he is, he will only be happy and gratified, but have you ever thought about other people's moods?"
"How do others feel? The righteous path is prosperous. Is there anything to be unhappy about?"
"So that's it!" Xiao Yue clapped her hands and suddenly realized, "It is good for the righteousness to prosper, but when the righteousness flourishes in the hands of a junior from another sect, those seniors feel that their faces are disgraced!"
"Not only that... if a strong man rises, there will always be many people who don't like him. This may not involve actual interests, it may just be a simple dispute of will." Chen Shi said slowly, but every word
They are all very powerful. "Do you remember how many righteous people came to trouble him before and after he became famous?"
"Of course I remember, during that time, he killed a lot of people on the right path!" Someone sighed.
"I see... I really didn't expect that Wu Jie would enjoy the treatment of a swordsman who abandoned..." Someone shook his head.
"What the hell!" someone exclaimed.
Wu Jie remained silent, with mixed feelings in his heart.
He now understood that the root cause of the troubles encountered by his disciples was not the conflict between Chu and Han, but himself.
There are actually only a few masters in the Chu State, so there is no need to send out more than a dozen Flying God Refining Immortals! No matter how powerful the Han Kingdom is, it is impossible for them to have more than a dozen Flying God Refining Immortals to serve as their worshippers!
These people are basically here for me! I'm afraid that behind those Refining Gang Fei Immortals are Master Ning Yuan and even the Patriarch of Huan Dan!
Maybe...Master Jiankong was present at that time!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel angry in his heart, and the guilt he felt because he saw Master Kong forced to die by him also dissipated a lot.
Qiao Feng continued to talk - Lin Xiao's eyes turned red when he heard He Zhong's words. He didn't care whether he could be beaten or not, he rushed forward without saying a word. But how could he beat so many people? See you Qiao Feng
The situation was not good, so I rushed to the rescue, but unexpectedly the other party was clearly prepared, and many of the methods they used were just right to restrain them!
In just a few rounds, Lin Xiao was seriously injured and could no longer maintain his body, revealing his true form as a tree demon.
Qiao Feng knew very well that this junior brother had always regarded himself as a human being and was very secretive about the fact that he was actually a tree demon. Over the years, he had never shown his true form. Now he even showed his true form. He was afraid of injuries.
Extremely serious and in danger!
He and Lin Xiaoqing were brothers. Seeing this scene, he no longer hesitated. He gritted his teeth and activated the secret method to self-destruct the foundation. In an instant, he burst out with amazing power, broke through the siege, returned to Zhaoyang County, and ignited the incense left by his master.
Everyone will know what happens next...
After Qiao Feng finished speaking, everyone in the Qingyang audience looked at me and I looked at you, and they couldn't help but sigh deeply.
At this moment, Master Shaoguang suddenly raised his voice and said to the back hall: "Fellow Taoist Yan, Master Mingkong, I wonder if you two have any other problems?"
Everyone was startled and looked towards the back hall at the same time. They saw a monk and two masters slowly walking out. The Taoist was carrying a long sword on his back, and the monk had a majestic appearance. He was from the Baidi Pavilion and Bailiantang sects.
The leader, Yan Kai, Ming Kong.
"Yan has nothing to say, so let's go!" Yan Kai walked coldly through the crowd without stopping at all, "Qingyang Guan wants to be a leader of the right path, so naturally he will step on others. This time
Things that happen are both accidental and inevitable.”
"I have nothing to say." Master Mingkong clasped his hands in salute to everyone, "Junior Brother Jiankong has made a mistake, and he has paid the price. I hope you will not have any grudges with our sect because of this. The devil is still here,
We must not turn against each other on the right path!"
The two masters walked away hand in hand. Halfway there, Master Mingkong suddenly stopped and advised Yan Kai: "Master Yan, I have something to say, should I say it or not?"
"Master, just say it doesn't matter."
"I have also learned some fortune-telling methods. During this period, I found that the luck of the demonic sect has been increasing, while the luck of the noble sect has been declining. Now that I have turned against Wu Jie, I'm afraid it's not a good thing!"
"Hmph! Do you think our Baidi Pavilion will be reduced to the point where we need him to save our lives? If that day comes, we might as well destroy the whole family!" Yan Kai suddenly changed his face, snorted coldly, and walked away.
