The city wall is thick and towering, and its surface is full of mottled traces of time.
Yang Lingxiao's eyes were in a trance, remembering his experience in Qingfengzhou.
Although it has only been more than three years, for Yang Lingxiao, everything he experienced in Qingfengzhou was unforgettable and he would think of it often.
There were two people who made the most profound impression.
One is Su Xuanjun, whose green robe is like jade, flowing elegantly out of the dust, not showing off his appearance, but in fact he is an extremely terrifying existence.
One is Pu Xuan, who is dressed in white and looks like a Buddha. He carries a rusty long sword on his back. He has a very high level of cultivation, but he is accompanying Su Xuanjun like a follower.
What still makes Yang Lingxiao feel palpitated is that in the big melee in Huaihuang Kingdom, with the appearance of Emperor Kuxuan, he and Lord Mu Qing and Lord Yu Guang of Zhenwu Sword Court lost all sense.
When he regained consciousness, he appeared outside Qingfengzhou inexplicably!
All this brought Yang Lingxiao too much confusion.
In that battle, were Su Xuanjun and Pu Xuan alive or dead?
How did he, Mu Qingtianjun, and Yu Guangjun leave Qingfengzhou alive?
What exactly happened in that big melee?
Yang Lingxiao still doesn't understand these confusions.
It was only later when he returned to the Lixin Sword Studio that he heard that the Heavenly Emperor's sword had been taken away by Emperor Kuxuan, the founder of the Taiwu Sect!
This incident caused a sensation in the entire Upper Five Continents at that time, and everyone in Li Xin Jian Zhai was also discussing it.
It was also because of this incident that Yang Lingxiao was questioned by many elders of the sect.
Because everyone knows that he has experienced all this personally.
But Yang Lingxiao didn't know why.
He only told what he knew.
Yang Lingxiao thought that this matter was over.
But I never thought that after more than three years, in this Jiuyao restricted area, my uncle Wu Qing would actually talk about "Su Xuanjun"!
"Uncle, do you mean that the reason why I have this quota to enter the Jiuyao restricted area is because I have a relationship with Su Xuanjun?"
Yang Lingxiao couldn't help but said.
Only later did he realize that when his apprentice uncle Wu Qing opened his mouth, he had already cast forbidden methods to isolate himself from the outside world.
This made him feel nervous and realized that the problem was serious.
Wu Qing hummed and said slowly, "This is the highest secret of the sect. The reason why the sect arranged for you to come here is most likely to deal with Su Xuanjun."
Yang Lingxiao was stunned and smiled bitterly, "Master, please stop joking. Su Xuanjun can beat me with one hand, so what can I use to fight him?"
Wu Qing said: "Who said you were asked to take action? If my guess is correct, I should have taken advantage of your relationship with Su Xuanjun and asked you to act as a traitor to kill Su Xuanjun."
Yang Lingxiao was speechless for a while, "Who in the sect doesn't know that I was suppressed by Su Xuanjun? I was his prisoner!"
Wu Qing looked like an idiot, "As his defeated general, isn't it a kind of relationship? Back in Qingfengzhou, you were so confused that you were able to leave alive. Do you really think you are lucky?"
Yang Lingxiao said in disbelief, "Did Su Xuanjun save me?"
"Even if it's not him, it's still related to him!"
Wu Qing said, "Based on this relationship, if I were the sect, if I wanted to deal with Su Xuanjun, you would be a pawn that I could use!"
Yang Lingxiao's expression suddenly changed, and he was confused, "Uncle, does our Lixin Jianzhai have a grudge against Su Xuanjun?"
Wu Qing fell into silence.
After a long while, he said: "I can only tell you that this time our Lixinjianzhai has joined forces with the Wuliang Imperial Palace, Qisha Heavenly Court, and Nantian Daoting to set up a killing spree in the Jiuyao restricted area, and the one we have to deal with is Su Xuanjun.
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Yang Lingxiao took a breath, what on earth did Su Xuanjun do to be targeted like this?
Wu Qing's expression suddenly became serious, "Originally, you are not qualified to know these secrets. The reason why I talked to you is just to confirm one thing."
Yang Lingxiao's heart tightened, "Master, please tell me."
Wu Qing stared into his eyes and said word by word, "What would you do if the sect asked you to trap and kill Su Xuanjun?"
Yang Lingxiao was stunned, his expression uncertain.
Snapped!
Yang Lingxiao received a slap on the back of his head.
Wu Qing scolded: "You still dare to hesitate. It seems that you are not loyal to the sect! Everyone knows that loyalty is not absolute, but it is absolutely disloyal!"
Yang Lingxiao smiled bitterly and said: "Uncle, I certainly don't dare to disobey the sect's orders, but..."
Wu Qing waved his hand and suddenly said, "When you entered the sect to practice, do you still remember the words engraved on the Li Xin Cliff Sword Stele?"
Every descendant who enters the Lixin Sword Studio to practice is required to leave a message on the Lixinya Sword Stele at the beginning of his entry.
It doesn’t matter what you write, as long as it is related to seeking the Tao.
Yang Lingxiao said without hesitation: "Look up to the heaven and the earth, my sword is clear!"
As soon as these words came out, Yang Lingxiao felt emotional. Why was he not afraid of life and death even after he became a prisoner in Qingfengzhou?
Even senior Pu Xuan looks at him differently, and the reason is just because of this sentence!
In his path of swordsmanship, from his youth until now, he has always sought to "look up to the heaven and earth, and have a clear heart with swordsmanship"!
If you feel guilty, your mood will be ruined!
Immediately, Yang Lingxiao seemed to realize, "Uncle, what do you mean..."
As soon as he said this, Wu Qing said calmly, "Someone is coming."
He casually removed the forbidden formation that isolated the outside world.
Almost at the same time, a man in black robes with a resolute and stern face came from a distance. "I've met Master Wu Qingshan."
The man in black robe bowed to him.
"Is something wrong?" Wu Qing looked indifferent.
The man in black robe said: "As I am humbled by my duty, I invite inner disciple Yang Lingxiao to meet with 'Elder Fu'!"
Wu Qing said oh.
Yang Lingxiao became obviously nervous.
Elder Fu, named Fu Yong, is the third-ranked elder in the sect's Xinglu Palace. He is unsmiling and has a cold temperament.
The most fearful thing among the disciples in the Lixinjianzhai is not the headmaster or those old monsters who hide in the world, but the Xinglu Palace!
As the third elder of the Xinglu Hall, Fu Yong can definitely be regarded as a "fierce name" in the sect!
"Go ahead."
Wu Qing waved his hand, "Maybe... Elder Fu wants to point you to a big opportunity. I don't know."
Yang Lingxiao was silent for a long time, nodded, and turned around to leave the city with the man in black robe.
Wu Qing's eyes were looking at the distance outside the city.
The sky and the earth are dark, and the storm is coming.
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The ancient city of Jiuyao is a square shape, filled with ancient and outdated buildings, all left over from the Dharma Ending Era.
There are many "historic monuments" in the city.
For example, the "Ten Thousand Stars Monument" in the center of the city and the nine towering lotus terraces are well-known opportunities for cultivating Taoism.
For example, in the east corner of the city, there is a Demon Refining Cave. Although the extraterrestrial demons imprisoned in it have been extinct since the Dharma Ending Age, there are still many secrets hidden in that Demon Refining Cave.
In the eyes of ascetics, the Devil's Refining Cave is also an excellent place to refine one's mind.
In addition, there are other historical sites in the ancient city of Jiuyao such as the "Beacon Tower", "Buried Sword Pavilion", "Innocent Prison", etc., each with its own allusions and secrets.
As early as the end of the Dharma era, this ancient city was said to be one of the frontline battlefields against extraterrestrial demons.
The city was once home to some of the world's top figures.
They killed monsters, hunted demons, and fought all year round here, leaving an indelible and brilliant record.
However, time flies, and the wind is always blown away by the rain.
The Age of Dharma Ending has ended for millions of years, and now only mottled traces of time remain in this ancient city.
Only from those "historic sites" can we glimpse the tip of the iceberg of this ancient city at its most glorious.
At this time, inside a large hall made of star skeletons.
There are five people in the empty palace.
They are Kunpeng Old Demon from the Wuliang Imperial Palace, the widowed mother-in-law from the Nantian Daoting, Biyunzi from the Seven Evil Heavenly Palace, and Fu Yong from the Lixinjianzhai.
Another person, sitting cross-legged alone at the end of the hall.
The wall at the end of the hall is made of a single piece of black meteorite, as smooth as a mirror and filled with mist.
You can vaguely see that there seem to be countless stars floating around inside the wall, flickering on and off, looming and appearing.
Standing in front of the wall and watching, it's like seeing a vast starry sky.
It's just that this starry sky is shrouded in mist.
The figure was emaciated, sitting there, facing the wall, with his back to everyone. His long, shaggy, snow-white hair fell to the ground and had not been trimmed for who knows how many years.
The aura around him was deathly silent, like a rock that had been silent over the years.
Swordsman.
An ancient existence whose identity and origin are unknown.
It is said that when Jiang Wuchen, the founder of the Lixinjianzhai sect, discovered the Jiuyao restricted area, the sword attendant was already sitting in this hall, sitting silently and indifferently, just like a clay statue of a god.
"how much longer?"
Bi Yunzi lowered his voice and spoke, as if he was afraid of disturbing the swordsman.
He was wearing a black Taoist robe, an iron crown, a black whisk in his hand, and a black Taoist ruler slanted behind his back.
In the Qisha Heavenly Court, Biyunzi's status is not high, but his strength is extremely powerful among the Heavenly Lords. His body is a "Bifang Bird" and his temperament is unparalleled.
"Within half a month, absolutely possible!"
Fu Yong responded.
He is old, with a stooped figure, cloudy eyes, and unremarkable appearance.
But he is the third elder in charge of punishment at Lixinjianzhai, a ruthless man who can torture any enemy prisoner until life is worse than death.
"Half a month? Is it too late?"
The widowed mother-in-law sighed.
She is the protector of Fairy Lian Yue, and she is an elder demon king of the Seven Evils Heaven who has been hidden for many years.
"Could it be that after the target arrives in Jiuyao Ancient City, we can only watch helplessly and do nothing?"
The old demon Kunpeng frowned.
He has the most outstanding appearance, resembling a young man, with a majestic figure, dressed in a golden robe, standing there with his hands behind his back, with the power to swallow up the world.
But those who truly understand its details know that this old demon Kunpeng is definitely a great evil!
"This is the time given by the senior swordsman. In my opinion, it is only half a month, so it is not a problem."
Fu Yongdao said that when he faced the old demon Kunpeng, he was obviously a little afraid, and his words and behavior were very polite.
The old demon Kunpeng snorted coldly, turned around suddenly, and looked at the swordsman sitting alone in front of the wall in the distance.
His voice was cold and he said in a commanding tone, "Old guy, I will give you a time to completely seal Jiuyao Ancient City within ten days. Can you do it?"
The swordsman stood motionless, as if unaware.
But a wisp of sword energy suddenly appeared in the hall. The next moment, the figure of the old demon Kunpeng was violently blasted out and hit the wall in the distance.