Yinshan Record

Chapter 410 Bai Zhi's Thoughts and the Divine Power of a Single Strike (Part 1)

Xue Baizhi picked up the dark-colored teacup beside her and took a sip without saying anything more.

Finding Zuo Lengchan was no longer a top priority for her.

Indeed, the appearance of an old monster like Zuo Lengchan might involve the very foundation of the sect, but compared to the elusive Zuo Lengchan, the ancient underworld that has already appeared seems to be a more important matter.

Once this matter spreads, not only in the Central Plains, but also in the East Sea and the Western Kingdoms, countless people will come seeking this opportunity.

The desire of spiritual practitioners for so-called "opportunities" is almost pathological; even in a situation where there is no hope of survival, some people will regard it as a paradise for turning their lives around.

Even when death and destruction are right before their eyes, some will still believe that a better future awaits them.

This is what a spiritual practitioner is like.

They are willing to seize every possible opportunity, no matter how many risks, hardships, or obstacles lie ahead, for without doing so, they cannot attain immortality.

"My uncle already knows about the reappearance of the ancient underworld. I wonder what kind of reaction the Liang Dynasty will have."

"The imperial court will not react."

Xiong Shou sighed.

No one knew the true nature of the imperial court better than Xiong Shou, the acting censor of Youzhou.

The Imperial Censors who travel incognito usually visit people in private to observe the lives of ordinary people. Now, the people in the court may pretend not to know about the various problems in the Great Liang, but the Imperial Censors who travel incognito understand them better than anyone else.

It's no exaggeration to say that Daliang is now deeply entrenched in problems and difficult to change.

Hoping that the Liang Dynasty would step forward and resolve the so-called reappearance of the ancient underworld...

Xiong Shou felt that the imperial court, which couldn't even quell this small peasant uprising in Cizhou, was neither willing nor capable of doing so.

Moreover, they might not even have the will.

"What if the imperial court lends its name, and our sect takes the actual responsibility?"

Xue Baizhi had personally traversed the ancient underworld and knew how perilous it was; if left unattended, countless cultivators would perish.

Moreover, there are bound to be some with ulterior motives among these people.

What if demons try to cause trouble in the ancient underworld?

Xue Baizhi strongly doubted that the demon gods sealed in the ancient underworld had truly perished.

After all, the earnest calls from the vast ocean of Xuan Yin Weak Water sent chills down her spine.

What if those wicked demons release the sealed demon god?
All the details, from beginning to end, have kept her preoccupied with this for the past few days.

Although I repeatedly told myself that everything was above Xuandu Palace, there was no need to worry or fret.

But if the immortals of Xuandu Palace really care, why would this ancient underworld reappear in the human world?

Xue Baizhi couldn't understand it.

"I can relay messages from the imperial court for my senior brother, the sect leader, but it will be managed by our sect. Is this really a good thing?"

Although Xiong Shou had left Yuyang Mountain and severed ties with his fellow disciples after returning to secular life, they were still connected by blood and he never considered himself an outsider.

So his first reaction was that this was not a good thing for Yuyang Mountain.

After all, according to Xue Baizhi, the ancient underworld has now become a dead end, filled with resurrected demons and the forbidden law of the five signs of decay.

Such a place is only a burden for Yuyang Mountain, and offers no benefit whatsoever.

The forbidden area of ​​Yin Cave had already consumed a great deal of the sect's energy, and now an ancient underworld had been added to the mix.

Can the practitioners on Yuyang Mountain keep a close eye on them and keep them under control?
Xiong Shou was quite dismissive. "It's our duty. Besides our own sect, who else can we expect?"

But seeing Xue Baizhi's resolute stance, he didn't know what to say for the time being.

It's good for young people to have vigor, but without this sense of responsibility for the world and a strong sense of justice, they wouldn't be able to comprehend the exquisite classics on Yuyang Mountain.

It was through this gradual tempering and hardship in the world that he finally matured and became an old man with a cold heart, which made him the perfect successor to become the new generation of leader and continue to run Yuyang Mountain.

Yuyang Mountain is the leader of the Xuanmen sects in the Central Plains and a prestigious and orthodox sect. It should indeed take the lead in this matter.

“I plan to build a hut in the mountains to take care of these matters. Recently, there has been a lot of corpse-like odor leaking out there, and many unsuspecting people have died violent deaths.”

Xue Baizhi said, "We'll save as many as we can."

“If I weren’t tied up with worldly affairs, I would definitely go back to help my nephew.”

Xiong Shou smiled helplessly: "But as you can see, the fall of Cizhou is probably just around the corner. It is my duty, and I am truly ashamed. However, my nephew can go and ask Su Che."

"Su Che? That young Su Lixing, what's the use of asking him? Isn't he just like our martial uncle..."

Xue Baizhi originally wanted to say "to be a lackey and henchman for the imperial court," but she took the words back.

Since she came down from the mountain, she had long been accustomed to the miserable state of the people. If it weren't for the mission she was entrusted with within the sect, she would have long since led the people to kill the officials and rebel.

However, Xiong Shou was, after all, an elder in the sect, and there were some things she still couldn't bring herself to say.

"Isn't he also a disciple of Huang Tiandao? In such a major matter, shouldn't these celestial beings do something, except for Xuandu Palace remaining silent?"

Xiong Shou looked up at the sky as he spoke.

People in the world regard Yuyang Mountain as a place of immortals, but compared to those "heavenly beings" who live high in the sky, they are just "mountain people" who are slightly better than ordinary people.

"That's fine, at least we should say something to him."

Xue Baizhi naturally knew nothing about Huang Tiandao's affairs. "If he puts a word to the elders of his sect, it might be of some help."

"correct."

Xiong Shou looked at Xue Baizhi and said, "Dress simply when you go."

"Why?"

"Oh, although he is also an official, he is communicating as a member of the Xuanmen sect this time. As a person who cultivates in seclusion, it is better for him to dress simply."

Xue Baizhi looked at Xiong Shou and shook her head.

This senior uncle has been worn down by worldly affairs. All he said was that this young Su Lixing was a bit lacking in character, so why did he have to make up so many other things?

Xue Baizhi bowed to Xiong Shou and then took her leave to find Su Che.

After asking a few minor officials in the Imperial Censorate, they learned that Su Che had just been inside the yamen and was now inspecting the soup kitchen outside.

Xue Baizhi was preoccupied with the affairs of the ancient underworld and only wanted to leave as soon as possible.

If Liu Yidao were here, things might be easier.

For no apparent reason, a person came to Xue Baizhi's mind.

Liu Yidao has a way to enter and exit the ancient underworld. He is also very capable and meticulous.

It would be a waste to leave such a person to the Great River Alliance. We should at least try to get him from Yu Chen. If we can take him as a disciple, he will surely become a prominent figure on Yu Yang Mountain in the future.

(End of this chapter)