Yinshan Record

Chapter 541 Fortune and Misfortune are Hard to Determine (Part 2)
No wonder the sect values ​​Zuo Lengchan so highly.

Xue Baizhi looked at the neatly arranged ancestral tablets on the offering table. The founding ancestor and the previous seven leaders were still placed at the top, although they were covered by a red cloth. This represented the attitude of the elders of Yuyang Mountain who were familiar with the past.

What happened back then is in the past; the most important thing is the continuation of the sect. If this matter gets out, it will damage more than just the reputation of Yuyang Mountain that has been built up over the years.

Reputation is something given by others; they can elevate you to the heavens or drag you down to the mud. If Yuyang Mountain truly cared so much about reputation, the entire sect would have been in decline after the great chaos during the time of the eighth sect leader, and would not have achieved its current status.

In Taoist cultivation, one upholds a heart devoted to the Tao; fame and reputation are merely external things that linger on the path of cultivation.

What Xue Baizhi was truly worried about was the current members of the Yuyang Mountain sect.

Upon hearing this news, even a seasoned cultivator like myself was momentarily stunned and began to question everything I had ever practiced.

If both the "Returning Wind and Withered Snow Sword Qi" and the "Lesser Yang Tomb Light Sword Qi" were passed down by the Heavenly Demon, wouldn't that mean that the Demonic Sect had already set a trap for them on their path of cultivation long ago, leaving no possibility of further advancement in the future? It's likely that the entire Jade Yang Mountain is food that the Demonic Sect has nurtured for them, just waiting for the right moment to harvest it.

Even with Xue Baizhi's current Dao heart, such thoughts still lingered in her mind for a long time, let alone those disciples in the sect who had not experienced any storms.

Once they learn of this news, even before their true inner demons descend, they will likely become unsettled and lose their confidence to strive for progress.

When that time comes, what difference will there be between the entire sect and one that has been corrupted by the demonic sect?

No wonder the sect leader attaches such importance to it. If Zuo Lengchan really is the branch that left Yuyang Mountain back then, their very existence is a major threat to Yuyang Mountain.

Although Xue Baizhi was not a bloodthirsty person, she couldn't help but feel murderous intent at this moment.

She grew up on Yuyang Mountain from a young age. It is where her teachers, her past, and everything that she insists on, that makes her known as Xue Baizhi, are.

"Disciple understands. Please rest assured, Master, as you journey to the East Sea. Disciple will now depart for the forbidden area to pay respects to Senior Guardian of the Lake."

Xue Baizhi said this.

The forbidden area of ​​Yuyang Mountain, the Hundred Ghost Cave, is sealed off by the various demons and evil spirits that the predecessors of Yuyang Mountain have sealed off throughout the ages. It is also equipped with an incomparably powerful array. However, the core that is truly used to guard this forbidden area is that mysterious Lake Guardian.

Legend has it that the senior guardian of Yuyang Mountain was an elder who attained enlightenment and tribulations many years ago. Because of a great vow, he specially guarded the sect's forbidden area.

However, Xue Baizhi already knew that the senior guarding the lake in charge of protecting the forbidden area was actually Xuan Ying, a soldier of the ancient White Emperor.

Regardless of whether the path of sword cultivation exists, swords are inherently a type of magical artifact. When a magical artifact is refined to its ultimate level, it develops sentience. At this point, the artifact will also face its own tribulation. If it successfully survives the tribulation, it becomes a divine artifact with a spirit, and can thus be called a magical treasure.

Among the various magical treasures that can cultivate primordial spirit, the rarest are swords.

Because swords are the weapons of their owners, they are tainted with too much bloodshed and imbued with the spirit of their masters, making it extremely difficult for them to develop sentience. Swords capable of acquiring a primordial spirit are invariably the rarest treasures in this world. Many sects, upon their founding, painstakingly search for a magic weapon of the highest caliber as their sect's most prized possession. Consider the eighth-generation leader of Jade Sun Mountain; he would understand the reason behind this. A True Immortal wielding such a sword could contend with a True Immortal undergoing the Tribulation of Enlightenment. If such a treasure cannot suppress destiny, what other treasure can?

"If you can understand the past and not feel fear, but instead feel a desire to improve, that would be the best outcome." Master Cangyuan looked at his prized disciple: "However, before you go to the forbidden area to visit Senior Guardian of the Lake, you still have two things to do."

Xue Baizhi looked at her master solemnly and said, "Please give me your instructions, Master."

"First, we need to find Huang Tiandao's World Traveler, Xiao Su Su Che."

"he?"

Xue Baizhi recalled the handsome young man who had left a good impression on her.

"That's right. He is Huang Tiandao's representative and the person in charge of Huang Tiandao at this Xuandu Palace meeting. Explain the secrets to him and ask him to support my Yuyang Mountain. If we can get Huang Tiandao's support, it's the same as bringing in Shenxiao Dao. With Xuandu Palace, Huang Tiandao, and Shenxiao Dao behind my Yuyang Mountain, even if there are any unexpected twists and turns at the meeting, it won't cause a major upheaval."

Xue Baizhi nodded.

Although the sects are different, all the Xuanmen sects in the world originated from the Supreme Dao Lord, so they can be said to have the same origin. Whether it is the extraterrestrial demons or the demonic sects of this world, they are all enemies of the Xuanmen sects. Otherwise, there would not have been the time when True Person Cangyuan and Yulizi traveled arm in arm to the northern lands and slew the demons with their swords.

"The second thing is to find someone in Jiankang."

Cangyuan Zhenren looked at Xue Baizhi and said, "It is said that there is someone in the Southern Dynasty palace who is proficient in the Great Yin-Yang Micro Dust Sword. This sword was created by the ancient White Emperor. If you can master this sword technique, you can cooperate with Senior Shouhu in the future. Not only can you win the championship at the meeting, but you can also protect the safety of the sect if there is any change. This matter is of utmost importance. Elder Gu will accompany you at that time."

After a moment of contemplation, Master Cangyuan spoke.

"Of course, this sword is hard to come by. If you have no clue what to do in a hurry, then go directly to the forbidden area for seclusion. The reason why Senior Shouhu stayed in our sect is because of the friendship between the sect leaders back then. Since the eighth generation patriarch passed away, no one has been able to gain the senior's favor. Don't force it, and don't ruin this connection."

Xue Baizhi nodded and said, "This disciple obeys."

"The reappearance of the ancient underworld is of great importance. I have heard the Celestial Venerables of Xuandu Palace say that this place was originally a trap to bind ancient demon gods. When it was closed, countless magical treasures and scriptures were left inside. No one has seen them for so many years. This reappearance will surely cause a struggle among all parties. My Yuyang Mountain is the weakest in terms of power, yet it bears a great reputation, so it will inevitably be the target of everyone's schemes. You must be careful."

A fierce light flashed in Cangyuan Zhenren's eyes.

"Misfortune and fortune are intertwined and unpredictable. Whether our sect will face annihilation or strengthen its foundation and reach new heights, the fate of our sect rests on our shoulders. We must never let down our predecessors."

He looked at the memorial tablet on the altar as he spoke: "Even if there are flaws in the lineage, or if it was plotted against by the demons, the fact that my Yuyang Mountain has upheld the righteous path and acted chivalrously for thousands of years is not false. Even though our ancestors were afflicted by demonic calamities, they were all great men with the world in their hearts. Baizhi, strive to improve yourself. Although my Yuyang Mountain has suffered many calamities, its righteous spirit will endure and it will never allow evil demons and heretics to disrupt our Central Plains."

(End of this chapter)