eurekapd Chapter 054 Descending the Mountain
Chapter 054 Descending the Mountain
Chapter 054 Downhill
Every disciple of the Jade Emperor Sect who roams the martial world represents the face of the Jade Emperor Sect. Therefore, the Jade Emperor Sect has always forbidden its disciples from leaving the mountain at will.
Disciples below the Acupoint Realm only have two paths to take when descending the mountain.
One was being expelled from the Jade Emperor Sect, and the other was passing through the Big Dipper Sword Formation.
Clearly, Lin Fei hasn't done anything wrong recently and it's impossible for him to be expelled from the sect. So why did Yuan Yi say that he could leave the mountain?
Yuan Yi glanced at Lin Fei, clearly seeing the doubt in his heart: "Don't worry, you don't need to break through the Big Dipper Sword Formation this time when you go down the mountain. You'll know the specifics when you get to Zixiao Temple."
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Lin Fei accompanied Yuan Yi to Zixiao Temple. Apart from the sect leader, Master Yongcheng, about half of the abbots of the eighteen temples, including Master Yuan, also came.
"Disciple Yuanyi greets the Sect Leader!"
"Disciple Mingxin greets the Sect Leader!"
"No need for formalities." Master Yongcheng waved his hand. "Yuanyi, please take a seat!"
There was naturally no seat for Lin Fei in front of the sect leader and the other abbots, so he stood behind Yuan Yi. Then, Master Yongcheng said, "Yuan Zhen, tell the abbots about your investigation yesterday."
"Yes, Master Yuanzhen." Yuanzhen stood up: "The person who died in the deep valley was indeed a disciple of the Great Zen Asura Temple. The others were disciples of our sect, Laozi Temple. Their bones were all broken, and they died from the Great Zen Asura Temple's famous technique, 'Asura Heaven-Severing Finger'."
At this point, Yuanzhen seemed somewhat puzzled: "However, those disciples of Laojun Temple, in addition to their fatal injuries, also suffered damage to their internal organs. It is suspected that they were injured by a supernatural power similar to the Taoist 'Tongue Blooming Spring Thunder' or the Buddhist 'Lion's Roar. Master, I feel that there is something quite strange about this, and we must investigate it carefully."
Those disciples of Lao Jun Temple were undoubtedly killed by Monk Bao Guang using the Asura Heaven-Slaying Finger. However, before that, they had already suffered internal injuries from Lin Fei's "Tongue-Blowing Spring Thunder" technique. This investigation would inevitably lead to Lin Fei, making him somewhat nervous.
Fortunately, whether it was intentional exoneration for Lin Fei or genuine indifference to these trivial matters, Master Yongcheng waved his hand and said, "Since they died under the Asura Heaven-Slaying Finger, Yuanzhen, you need not doubt it further. Speaking of these eight heretical sects, they have been stirring up trouble in the world for the past two years, and now they have even sent spies to infiltrate my Jade Emperor Sect. I wonder what the abbots think?"
"Hmph, those heretical sects were driven out of the land by our predecessors back then, and they've always been resentful. It seems they really do have the intention to make a comeback!"
"Three years ago, the Seven Kill Sword Madman of the Destroying Dao Sect killed the Venerable Xuanbei of Leiyin Temple, causing them to lose one of their five great divine skills, the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, and even implicated my Jade Emperor Sect. For the past three years, those stinking monks have been harassing us relentlessly, coming up the mountain several times to demand scriptures. It's all thanks to those damned evil cultists!"
"Hmph, those heretics deserve to be killed by everyone. Our predecessors drove them out of the land of China. Now they want to make a comeback? That's just wishful thinking!"
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The abbots all spoke at once, their words filled with a desire to eradicate those evil sects completely.
"That's what I think too. In recent years, the activities of the heretical sects across the land have become much more frequent than before. They've even started opening altars and recruiting disciples in many small towns. We should teach them a lesson!" Master Yongcheng stroked his beard and nodded, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "I've already contacted the various sects of Southern Tang to teach these restless fellows a lesson. Yuanzhen, Yuanyi, Yuanjian!"
“Disciples are here!” The three Yuan-generation masters who had been called upon by Master Yongcheng immediately stepped forward.
"This time, you will go down the mountain to the capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty. There will naturally be someone there to meet you," Yongcheng instructed the three, then turned his gaze to Lin Fei: "Mingxin!"
Lin Fei hadn't expected that he was involved. Hearing Master Yongcheng call his name, he hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully replied, "Master, your disciple is here!"
"This time, I've discussed the matter with the leaders of each sect. Besides sending experts to strike at the main forces of the Eight Evil Paths, we also plan to give outstanding juniors from each sect some experience." Master Yongcheng said kindly, "You were the champion in this sect competition, and your master strongly recommended you to me. Therefore, I've decided that this time, you and your senior brother Mingci will represent the juniors of my Jade Emperor Sect to go down the mountain to eliminate the demons!"
No wonder Yuanyi told himself before coming to Zixiao Temple that he would have a chance to go down the mountain this time. It turns out that he recommended himself to Master Yongcheng.
This is a rare opportunity. Countless juniors in the sect hope to have such a chance. Not only can it broaden their horizons, but it can also help them make a name for themselves and establish their prestige in the martial arts world.
If Yuan Yi hadn't been one of the three Yuan-generation masters who went down the mountain to exorcise demons this time, and if Lin Fei hadn't been the champion of the sect competition not long ago, and hadn't left some impression on Master Yongcheng, this rare opportunity probably wouldn't have fallen to him.
"This disciple will certainly not disappoint the Sect Leader's high expectations!" Lin Fei replied, clasping his hands in a fist salute.
"When you descend the mountain this time, you must not tarnish the reputation of our Jade Emperor Sect before our fellow cultivators," Master Yongcheng instructed. "Back then, the Eight Evil Paths were driven out of the land by the combined forces of the Southern Tang and Northern Han. Now they have risen from the ashes, and you must, like our sect's predecessors, eradicate evil completely!"
"We will obey the Master's orders!" everyone replied in unison.
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Besides Lin Fei, there was another person who came down the mountain for training this time: Ming Ci, whom he had met once before.
I wonder what kind of background Mingci has. He actually managed to get his hands on such a rare opportunity.
When Lin Fei arrived at the Jade Emperor Sect's mountain gate, Ming Ci was already waiting for him there.
This time, their destination was different from that of the three experts of the "Yuan" generation. The experts of the "Yuan" generation went directly to the capital of the Southern Tang Dynasty. They were also dealing with experts from the unorthodox and unorthodox schools of martial arts.
Lin Fei and his companion headed to Jiangxia County, one of the eight counties of Southern Tang. They were only dealing with minor figures from the various unorthodox sects.
Lin Fei had met Ming Ci once in the Demon-Subduing Tower. Although it had been somewhat unpleasant, there was no real hatred between them. Seeing Lin Fei approach, Ming Ci greeted him with a smile, saying, "Junior Brother Mingxin, let's hurry up and set off. We shouldn't keep our fellow cultivators waiting."
Lin Fei nodded and said, "Senior Brother Mingci, let's set off now!"
The two descended from the Jade Emperor Sect's mountain gate and headed towards Jiangxia County.
This was also the first time Lin Fei had left the Jade Emperor Sect's mountain gate since he came up the mountain.