Chương 194: Heaven 1 Taixu Abyss

Chapter 194 Tianyi Taixu Abyss There was no Qingcheng Mountain in Guixu, but after the Qingcheng Sect occupied it, it was renamed Qingcheng Mountain.

The authorship of the authorship rights was handled very shrewdly.

When the group arrived at the mountain gate, Zhao Rui asked Zhou Moshu to step forward and announce that Zhao Rui of the Qingcheng Sword Sect had come to visit.

The disciples guarding the mountain were taken aback for a moment, but they immediately went up the mountain to spread the word.

"Qingcheng Sword Sect? Zhao Rui?"

Master Weiyan, who remained at Qingcheng Sect, was taken aback for a moment, and hurriedly summoned the other elders over.

"You mean Zhao Rui, who disappeared on Earth?"

"It shouldn't be wrong; I don't think anyone in this world would impersonate him."

"This kid is really lucky; he didn't die after all."

According to the version that has been passed down, they were swallowed by a colossal beast that blotted out the sky.

It's amazing that they survived such turbulent waters.

That's truly surprising.

"The sect leader is indeed very thoughtful, not rashly turning against the Qingcheng Sword Sect. In that case, senior brother, what are you still hesitating for?"

"Tell me, if we combine our strength now and surround and kill him here—" Master Weiyan said with a solemn expression that he made this suggestion not because he had any personal grudge against Zhao Rui.

It's simply because Zhao Rui rose to prominence too quickly.

In the future, it remains to be seen whether the Qingcheng Sect will be dominated by the sword or the Dao.

"Senior brother, you absolutely mustn't!"

A middle-aged Taoist priest at the bottom hurriedly stood up, cupped his hands towards Master Weiyan on the platform, and said:

"This child is exceptionally talented, and his skill is now on par with Sect Leader Weichen. Even if we join forces, if we fail to capture him, wouldn't we be letting a tiger return to the mountains?"

"Furthermore, the two sects share the same origin. If you, senior brother, still hold such sectarian views, then Qingcheng will never catch up with Emei and Shaolin."

"Yes, Sect Leader, Junior Brother Wei Zhen is right. In this time of chaos and great strife, Qingcheng cannot afford internal strife." Another middle-aged Taoist stood up and echoed, clearly showing that the middle-aged group had a more flexible mindset compared to the older Taoists.

"In that case, everyone, follow me down the mountain to welcome Master Zhao back to the mountain."

Master Weiyan was a decisive person. He immediately stood up, straightened his Taoist robe slightly, and stepped out of the council hall.

Five elders who remained behind him filed out and followed him down the mountain.

No matter how you look at it, Zhao Rui is a top-tier expert comparable to the sect leader, Master Weichen.

The fact that everyone was there to greet them was not considered an overreaction.

A moment later, a powerful and melodious voice echoed from the towering Qingcheng Mountain road.

"Upon hearing of the arrival of Master Zhao from the Sword Sect, I am overjoyed. Heaven blesses Qingcheng, and Master Zhao is in good health."

The sound was like a booming bell, deafening and piercing.

It also seems to contain boundless Taoist wisdom, making people clear-headed and healthy all over.

"I dare not accept the title of 'real person.' May I ask which elder you are speaking to?"

Su Wanyun obediently pulled back the carriage curtain for him. Zhao Rui leaned out, got off the beast mount, and replied loudly.

"This humble Taoist priest has been appointed as the garrison commander of Qingcheng. I am honored to receive your greetings."

As soon as he finished speaking, six figures appeared on the mountain road.

"This humble Taoist priest, Weizhen, greets Master Zhao."

"This humble Taoist priest, Wei Ye" The group bowed to Zhao Rui.

"As a junior scholar, how dare I trouble you all to come and welcome me? I am deeply humbled—" Both sides exchanged pleasantries.

Wei Yan then walked up the mountain path alongside Zhao Rui.

The others behind Zhao Rui also got off the carriage and obediently followed the Qingcheng Sect elders up the mountain.

"Senior sister, he really is a senior master of the Qingcheng Sect, but why is he protecting Su Wanyun? Could it be that he's truly blinded by lust..."

Luo Yunxi sent a strange telepathic message to Zhou Moshu.

"Shh, junior sister, watch your words. Haven't you learned your lesson before? Ask fewer questions and observe more."

"oh."

Luo Yunxi pursed his lips, the slap mark on his face still itching and hurting a little.

Mount Qingcheng is about a thousand feet high and does not stand out among the surrounding mountains, but it is beautiful in its environment and has a spring-like climate all year round.

After hundreds of years of logging and restoration, the forests in the mountains no longer resemble the original forests.

The rocks on both sides were craggy, and the trees were lush, quite like the natural scenic area of Blue Star. Master Weiyan led Zhao Rui into the mountain gate and gathered him in the Sanqing Hall. For a while, the host and guest had a very pleasant conversation.

Zhao Rui didn't mince words and directly expressed his idea of returning to the Central Plains of Blue Star.

"To be honest, my Qingcheng Sect does not have a direct passage to Blue Star; we travel there by passing through the secret realm of the Emei Sect."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rui was visibly taken aback and asked curiously, "But there is clearly a Spirit Crystal Cave in the back mountain of the Qingcheng Sect—"

"To my shame..."

Wei Yan shook her head and explained the reasons in detail.

It turns out that the rift between these two realms, while capable of allowing spiritual energy to permeate, is not strong enough for humans to pass through.

Only by using some of the rare and precious treasures born in this world can one support a domain.

It takes a lot of resources to make it passable.

Songjing was located in a remote part of the Guixu Continent, and its strength was the weakest, so naturally it possessed the fewest rare treasures.

Today, the ability to send most of the martial arts practitioners back to Earth is the result of hundreds of years of accumulation by the entire martial arts world.

Is there a way to obtain it?

Zhao Rui quickly asked.

"Of course there are. One is to go deep into the Guixu Continent and seize it from the Great Shang, Great Zhou, and even the Mangcang Clan—."

"Secondly, there are some wondrous and secret places where many rare treasures are hidden, but they are fraught with danger—"

"To be honest, our Qingcheng Sect is still far inferior to Emei and Shaolin. Alas!"

Master Weiyan sighed, but after a moment he smiled and said, "Master, there is no need to worry. My Qingcheng Sect still has some supplies that can be used by you when you return to Blue Star."

This sudden, dramatic turn of events made it perfectly clear to Zhao Rui that he wanted Zhao Rui to owe him a favor.

"Thank you very much. Zhao Rui will keep it in mind."

Zhao Rui wasn't an ungrateful person; this foreign world, no matter how good, was not his homeland.

Ultimately, they've gotten used to modern life.

Zhao Rui still prefers the world of Earth, especially since his family and friends are there.

"You're too kind, sir."

After chatting about some interesting things they had seen and heard in Guixu, Zhao Rui, led by Daoist Weizhen, went to a side room to rest. Although he wasn't tired from the journey, he was always on edge, which was mentally exhausting.

After returning to his room, Zhao Rui closed his eyes to rest and took a short nap.

As for Su Wanyun and the others, they stayed in their respective rooms, ate their meals, and then rested fully clothed.

They were even more exhausted than Zhao Rui, living in constant fear, worrying about both the enemies outside and their companions.

The mental and physical exertion was comparable to experiencing several life-or-death battles.

While Zhao Rui and the others were resting.

Wei Yan and the others also arrived at the Qingcheng Sect's back mountain base.

"We don't have much of this Fuyou Water and Ginseng Dew left. If we give it to Zhao Rui, he might not be able to take all of us with him."

Master Weizhen took inventory of the treasure vault and shook his head, clearly indicating that there were not many treasures left.

"Since we intend to befriend Zhao Rui, we cannot go back on our word."

Wei Yan said with a solemn expression, "Even if it's a bit tight, I think we'll be able to raise some more over time."

"Alright, senior brother, all the rare treasures you need are here. Please open the envelope."

Wei Zhen gathered the treasures together and then bowed to Wei Yan.

Wei Yan nodded, and suddenly his body was enveloped in true energy, his hands moving in a series of hand seals.

Strands of true energy wrapped around the selected treasures like silk threads, and in a short while, these treasures were as if a light switch had been turned on.

They all shimmered with a strange light.

"Take it out with you."

After saying this, he turned and walked out. To be honest, he was also very distressed.

The Song realm has very few resources, and the limited resources are all being used to cultivate powerful sects and forge top-tier divine weapons.

If the chaos of the Void hadn't already arrived, which sect or faction would have been willing to waste these rare treasures?

Mount Qingcheng, with its verdant peaks, is home to numerous Taoist temples and pavilions built along its slopes, their wisps of smoke resembling celestial mists!

"More than 500 years ago, the ancestors of various sects in the Central Plains were trapped in this place and had to find a place to settle temporarily. Among them, the Qingcheng Sect and the Emei Sect were the closest to each other."

On the Langlang Mountain Road, Master Weiyan explained the relationship between Qingcheng and Emei to Zhao Rui as they walked.

The two factions were not far apart, only about 500 li away, although that was much farther than the distance on Earth.

But this place is, after all, the Ruins of Return, and even ordinary martial artists can use the Divine Speed Technique to some extent.

In terms of speed, it was actually faster.

This trip was led by Master Weiyan, along with two elders and several disciples, accompanying Zhao Rui and the others to the Emei Sect.

"In that case, there shouldn't be any major problems on the Emei side."

Zhao Rui has a bit of a stubborn streak; after all, Emei has never been very reasonable in its dealings with people.

Who knows, the other party might refuse to open the channel because of their own reasons.

However, Zhao Rui didn't dwell on these issues. With his strength in hand, there was nowhere in the world he couldn't go.

What he's more curious about now is what the passage to Emei looks like.

Is it dangerous?

Last time, although I also went through the interdimensional passage, to be honest, I didn't experience it firsthand. After all, I was inside the giant beast's belly and had no idea what it was like outside.

The group's movements appeared casual, but in reality, they were incredibly swift. Even the weakest of the three Zhou sisters were all Grandmaster-level experts.

When traveling, its speed is not much slower than that of a car.

After traveling for an hour, a towering, continuous mountain range appeared before them.

The mountains are covered in snow, and the four seasons are distinct below, giving one the feeling of looking at the Himalayas on a blue planet.

"The Emei Sect resides atop this mountain, with several Zen monasteries, where they dwell amidst the snow all day long."

Zhao Rui truly hadn't expected the Emei Sect to have such boldness as to build houses directly on the snow-capped mountain; this required immense perseverance and extraordinary strength.

It seems that Emei's strength is not to be underestimated, whether it's Blue Star or Guixu.

When the group arrived at the foot of the mountain, they looked up and saw that the mountain was steep and the peaks were majestic.

There were no monks stationed at the foot of the mountain, so the group climbed upwards for an hour or two before finally seeing the outline of a Zen temple and hearing faint Buddhist chants.

Just as Zhao Rui was marveling at the ingenious construction of the Zen temple and the beautiful scenery on the mountain, several senior monks came to greet him from afar.

It was clear that a master from Emei had discovered their whereabouts and sent people to greet them.

Wei Yan and the other party were acquaintances, and after a few polite exchanges, Wei Yan explained his purpose.

The monks who arrived were senior monks of the Zhi generation. The leader, whose Dharma name was Zhiyuan, was a tall, broad-shouldered, middle-aged monk.

Upon hearing that Zhao Rui was a visitor from Blue Star, the monk Zhiyuan looked at him in surprise, then chanted a Buddhist prayer and said: Everyone in the temple had long heard of Master Zhao's great name, but they never expected to have the honor of meeting him today!

"Master, you've heard of me? I'm afraid it's not a good reputation."

Zhao Rui chuckled casually.

"No, my fellow disciples Zhishan and Zhisheng have mentioned it many times, saying that the True Man is exceptionally talented and of noble character—"

"The two Zen masters are too kind—I also have great respect for the two Zen masters. It's just a pity that we parted in haste and didn't have much time to chat. We just exchanged compliments and praises before Master Zhiyuan led everyone up the mountain."

From a distance, the Emei Temple already appears magnificent and splendid, bathed in the glow of the sunset, resembling a Buddhist paradise in the Western Paradise.

Upon closer inspection, the temple appears even more majestic, with its towering walls and magnificent halls showcasing its extraordinary grandeur.

The group entered the temple and soon arrived at the Mahavira Hall.

Master Puyuan, the head of the Emei School, received the group.

This was the first time Zhao Rui had met a top leader of the Emei Sect. Judging from his appearance alone, he looked like an ordinary, elderly monk.

But he knew that the old monk had reached the state of formlessness, a state of returning to simplicity and authenticity.

He must be the person with the highest cultivation level he has ever met.

If he hadn't stumbled upon the Spring Breeze and Rain Technique in the Ruins of Return and comprehended the Realm of Domains, he probably would have remained completely unaware.

The terrifying power of Mount Emei is evident.

Zhao Rui was astonished by the unfathomable wisdom of Zen Master Puyuan, while Zen Master Puyuan was equally astonished by Zhao Rui's "inability to see through him."

Clearly, the assessments of Zhao Rui made by Zhisheng and the other two are outdated.

"This child's progress is terrifyingly rapid!"

A glint of light flashed in Zen Master Puyuan's old, dim eyes.

"Amitabha Buddha, as for Benefactor Zhao's request to use the passage, our temple has no objection. As for activating the divine treasure, there is no need to mention it again."

"Thank you, Zen Master."

Zhao Rui and the others were surprised by Zen Master Puyuan's generosity; this was a divine treasure.

Although Zhao Rui didn't know what these things were, he knew from their quantity that they were not easy to obtain.

"but-" Here they come, here they come. Zhao Rui shuddered, realizing that these old monks from Emei were full of tricks.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. When it comes to shamelessness, they're the ones who truly deserve it.

"Please speak, Zen Master."

Zhao Rui needed someone's help, so naturally he wouldn't act arrogantly.

"It's not a difficult matter at all; in fact, it's quite a great opportunity—"

"At the summit of this snow mountain, there is a secret realm called Tianyi Taixu Abyss. According to ancient records, there seem to be many rare treasures left there. However, these treasures are often accompanied by strange beasts with extremely high abilities. If you can help the virtuous people in the temple enter this place, five treasures can be given to you."

"..."

Zhao Rui never expected that this request would be to collect the treasure.

Why would Emei be so generous?

However, with the die already cast, it would be impolite not to go. I imagine Emei wouldn't resort to any underhanded tactics.

At Zhao Rui's level, no one would want to offend him to the death unless absolutely necessary.

If this problem cannot be solved, it will be a disaster for the entire sect.

Logically, Zhao Rui had no choice.

Unfortunately, Zhao Rui is no ordinary person.

When it comes to being thick-skinned, they're second to none.

"Master, this secret realm ultimately belongs to your Emei sect. So, when I return to the Central Plains, I will inform the sect leader that if there is an opportunity, I will definitely come to see it."

Zhao Rui spoke earnestly and sincerely.