Pure Yang!

Chapter 516 Recruiting Masters! The Next Invincible Warrior

Laoshan Mountain is located in Dongshan Province and is one of the ten most famous Taoist mountains in China.

The East Sea rises with great waves, and the moonlight shines on the fairy mountain.

The sea of ​​clouds is misty, the peaks are verdant, and palaces and temples appear and disappear, creating a magnificent and ever-changing scene.

At the summit of the mountain, the Daluo Palace stands majestically.

The eaves soar like wings, as if about to ride the wind and return. The high and wide dome is painted with a diagram of the movement of the stars in the sky, subtly reflecting the mysteries of the heavens.

Wisps of smoke rose from the bronze cauldron, their fragrance lingering and permeating the solemn and dignified hall.

The blazing candlelight illuminated the memorial tablets and murals of the patriarchs of past generations, as well as the figures of the two people in the hall.

"That boy... he's grown up so fast."

The head of Laoshan Sect, Li Chengge, sat upright on a futon. He was dressed in a black Taoist robe, with a thin face and gentle, profound eyes. He looked at the emergency transfer order that had just been sent by the Taoist headquarters in his hand, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.

"Master..."

Just then, the man next to him couldn't help but speak up. His attire was out of place with the surrounding environment. Instead of wearing a Taoist robe, he was dressed in a well-tailored dark blue casual suit, shiny leather shoes, and a low-key yet luxurious mechanical watch on his wrist. His hairstyle was stylish and neat, making him look more like a successful urban elite.

However, beneath this worldly attire, a faint aura emanated from him, as if he were subtly in harmony with the entire hall and even the clouds and mountains outside. An intangible yet imposing pressure, as heavy as a mountain, was contained within him, a presence only a master of the Abbot's realm could possess.

Wei Shangxing is a master of the Laoshan Temple realm and also Li Chengge's junior brother.

“Senior brother, it seems there’s quite a commotion in the north. Since the Dao Alliance has summoned us, I can make the trip,” Wei Shangxing said solemnly.

He had been on the mountain for half a year since he came back this time. If it weren't for Li Chengge keeping him in check, he would have come down the mountain long ago.

"The Dao Alliance has issued an official letter, requesting top experts at the Guanzhu level from the four provinces of Shanhe. The momentum is indeed considerable, but I don't want you to get involved in this mess." Li Chengge looked up at him and slowly shook his head.

“I don’t understand what you mean, senior brother. How do you deal with such a young man…” Wei Shangxing frowned, hesitating to speak.

"Young man?" Li Chengge gently put down the transfer order and tapped his fingertips on the paper.

"Master of Wuwei Sect... Don't you think it's too frivolous to place this title on a young man who is being hunted down by the Dao Alliance like a stray dog?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Shangxing remained silent.

The internal announcement issued by the Dao Alliance only mentioned the young man's name and the extremely high level of danger. If his whereabouts were discovered, do not arrest him, but report him immediately. It was only through the official letter of mobilization and the relevant special personnel that it was learned that this young man was suspected to be the new leader of the Wuwei Sect.

Therefore, it seems too strange and incongruous for such a young man to be given the title of Master of Wuwei Sect.

“Before the great power was established, which of the past leaders of the Wuwei Sect did not conceal their talents and hide their immortality in the mountains?” Li Chengge said in a deep voice.

"Even the Three Corpse Daoist of yesteryear, when he raised that banner, had already mastered profound skills and gained considerable influence, making him virtually invincible throughout the world."

“When has there ever been a time when a company, with its wings not yet fully grown, was already parading around in the streets, known to the whole world?” Li Chengge shook his head and said.

"Furthermore, given this young man's age, cultivation level, and experience, what makes him qualified to sit in that coveted position?"

“Senior brother, this news came from the Xiaodao APP. Originally, no one took it seriously. Perhaps someone wanted to use us to do their dirty work, or perhaps it was just a prank,” Wei Shangxing said in a deep voice.

"But judging from the current state of the Dao Alliance, even if this kid isn't the leader of the Wuwei Sect, he must be hiding a huge secret."

Wei Shangxing was certainly not a dull person; he had already seen through the trick.

“You’re right. This young man must be hiding some secret that outsiders don’t know, which is why the Dao Alliance has made such a big fuss.”

“The Wuwei Sect’s reputation is nothing more than a target,” Li Chengge nodded.

“Since the title is fake, it’s perfectly reasonable for me to go down the mountain to assist the Dao Alliance,” Wei Shangxing said in a deep voice.

Li Chengge paused for a moment, then looked up, gave him a deep look, and shook her head again: "You only know one side of the story, not the other."

"Secondly? What is the second thing?" Wei Shangxing asked, puzzled.

“You’ve been away from the mountains for years, so there are many things you don’t know. Last year, I saw this young man. At that time, his cultivation was still incomplete. How could he have the power and influence he has today? How could he have caused the Dao Alliance to mobilize so many troops?”

Li Chengge sighed softly, and Zhang Fan's image appeared in his mind.

Who could have imagined that the young man who was being hunted down by the Lord of the Crimson Palace and needed his protection would grow to such an extent in just one year? The speed at which he did so was truly terrifying.

“At that time, I knew that this young man had an intricate connection with Zhenwu Mountain,” Li Chengge said in a deep voice.

On that occasion, Liu Nanxu was ordered by the Immortal Chaoran to travel a great distance to help the young man out of his predicament.

"Transcendent Master!?" Wei Shangxing raised an eyebrow, his heart stirred upon hearing the name of this number one expert in the world.

“Master Chaoran values ​​this young man highly. It is said that he was once regarded as a disciple…” Li Chengge said solemnly.

On that day, at the Zhenwu Mountain disciple-acceptance ceremony, although in the end, the transcendent master accepted Li Miaoyin as his disciple.

However, he knew that after the ceremony, this Pure Yang Master had a private meeting with Zhang Fan, and the two talked alone for a long time in the Qingwei Palace on Zhenwu Mountain.

Even he, the head of the Laoshan Sect, never received such treatment.

“This kid actually has a connection with the Transcendental True Person? What about the Dao Alliance…” Wei Shangxing’s expression changed slightly as he suddenly thought of many things.

"Is this a test!?"

Li Chengge shook his head, neither confirming nor denying: "No one can fathom Jiang Wansui's thoughts."

“Now that the Transcendental Immortal is traveling the world and his whereabouts are uncertain, if Laoshan rashly takes action and gets involved in this mess, what will Laoshan do if the Transcendental Immortal investigates in the future?” A hint of worry rose in Li Chengge’s eyes.

“You are only fifty years old this year, the youngest abbot in Laoshan. You have a good chance of breaking through to the Celestial Master realm, which is why I don’t want you to go.”

"What Senior Brother is thinking is, what about the Dao Alliance..." Wei Shangxing hesitated before speaking.

The implication is that since they have taken the Transcendental True Man's side into consideration, they cannot completely ignore the Dao Alliance. It is too difficult to offend neither side.

“How about this…” Li Chengge thought for a moment and then said.

"You can go down the mountain, but remember, don't just show up without putting in the effort. Only release as much water as you can, and when it really matters, not only do you not take advantage of the situation, but if possible..."

"Give that boy a hand and make a good connection."

"what!?"

Wei Shangxing was stunned for a moment. So, whose orders did he listen to and whose commands did he obey?
“Senior brother, this is opportunism,” Wei Shangxing said, quickly processing the deeper meaning in Li Chengge’s words.

"What this 'ism' and that 'ism'?" Li Chengge said expressionlessly.

"Though living in the mortal world, practitioners and ordinary people are no different..."

"They talk a lot about principles, but all they care about is business."

"It's settled then. You can go down the mountain now."

"Senior brother, your foresight is remarkable. Laoshan will surely prosper!" Wei Shangxing said no more. He bowed slightly to Li Chengge, turned around and left the incense-filled Daluo Hall. His figure quickly disappeared into the sea of ​​clouds and mist outside the hall.

Li Chengge looked in the direction he left, her expression unchanged, but a hint of something unfathomable flashed in her eyes.

The winds of change are blowing because of Zhang Fan, and no one knows where they will ultimately blow.

Let him make a move in Laoshan first and observe the situation calmly.

……

Laojun Mountain, Guanshentai.

The night was shrouded in mist, and the moonlight, like water, flowed over this Taoist grotto-heaven.

The Guanshentai is located in a very dangerous part of the mountain, half suspended in the air, overlooking the secluded valley and sea of ​​clouds below, and connecting with the brilliant Milky Way above. It is an excellent place for stargazing and observing the atmosphere, and for breathing in the essence of heaven.

"The Dao Alliance has been living a peaceful life for too long and is becoming increasingly petty."

Just then, a roar erupted, echoing across the viewing platform and causing the surrounding clouds to disperse slightly.

At the center of the viewing platform, a giant ape stands, its size terrifying, nearly three meters tall when upright, like a small iron tower, standing in the clouds and mist, a hazy gray expanse.

Its fur wasn't dry and withered; instead, it shimmered with layers of oil under the cold moonlight, like a flowing suit of silver armor. Its ape-like arms reached past its knees, its claws sharp as hooks. Standing there casually, it exuded an aura of terrifying, ancient, and savage demonic power, so oppressive that the surrounding air seemed to stagnate.

In the world, there are only a handful of great demons who can live for more than three hundred years.

The ape on Laojun Mountain is one of them, and it is as famous as the old tortoise on Zhenwu Mountain and the white crane at Baihe Temple.

It's not that I'm petty.

Just then, an old man spoke in front of the ape. His hair was wild and unruly, flowing freely in the mountain wind like a lion's mane. However, in stark contrast to his wild silver hair was his extremely robust and strong physique. Even through his loose Taoist robe, one could vaguely see the bulging muscle lines beneath, as if every inch of his flesh contained explosive power.

Guan Tianzi, the current head of Lao Jun Mountain, exuded an air of domineering authority and majesty, as if he held the reins of heaven.

"To deal with a mere brat, you actually need to mobilize experts at the Abbot level from across four provinces? Isn't that petty? Aren't you afraid people will laugh their heads off if word gets out!"

The giant ape's lantern-like eyes glanced at the official document in the emperor's hand, and it exhaled two visible puffs of white breath from its nostrils, letting out a muffled snort of disdain.

Upon hearing this, the Emperor did not smile. His deep, star-like eyes gazed northward, and his voice was as steady as a rock.

"That old fox Jiang Wansui doesn't want to repeat the mistakes of the Great Spirit Sect King back then."

The reason for pursuing Zhang Lingzong back then was that we didn't take him seriously enough at the beginning. We sent strong people with similar or slightly better strength to him time and time again. As a result, they all became whetstones to hone Zhang Lingzong. Instead of killing him, they helped him transform himself in desperate situations time and time again, and eventually he became a force to be reckoned with.

"Jiang Wansui will never make the same mistake again!" Guan Tianzi said meaningfully.

"Then how will you decide?" The giant ape tilted its head, revealing a thoughtful expression.

"Our relationship between Laojun Mountain and the Dao Alliance is one of 'obeying orders but not summons.' Since an official summons has been issued, we naturally have to go, but..."

Guan Tianzi withdrew his gaze and looked at the two words "Zhang Fan" on the official letter in his hand. He slowly said, "Master of Wuwei Sect, this title is grand but meaningless. I don't know who this young man has offended, but he has been given such a title."

"The brat is too outspoken; he'll always suffer a bit," the ape sneered.

The implication is that this blame is being placed on you alone, not someone else!

As a person, you should reflect on yourself more!
"It doesn't matter."

Guan Tianzi shook his head and sighed softly: "A young man who can make the Dao Alliance go to such great lengths and put himself in the midst of all calamities, if he can survive, his future is unimaginable."

"what do you mean……"

A glint flashed in the ape's eye as it discerned the hidden meaning in the Emperor's words. A sharp glint appeared in its eyes, which were filled with wisdom and the marks of time.

The emperor stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the vast and boundless night sky, his voice becoming distant and deep.

"As times change, so too do the waves of the river rise and roll forward without ever stopping."

"Back then, Li Changsheng was known as invincible under heaven. He single-handedly suppressed the Daoist sect and the Wuwei sect for nearly sixty years. How glorious was that?"

"Until later, the Three Corpse Taoist appeared out of nowhere, with amazing talent and brilliance. In the end, he succeeded Li Changsheng and sat on the throne of the world's number one, stirring up the wind and clouds and making the Taoist sect silent with fear."

"As for the battle of Dongyue sixty years ago, Chu Chaoran was pure Yang without limit, shining brightly throughout the world, and was invincible for sixty years!"

The Emperor took a deep breath, his gaze lingering on the vast sea of ​​clouds, as if savoring the countless heroes who had emerged throughout the long years.

"A cycle of sixty years..."

Sixty years have passed... The tide rises, and no matter how high it rises, it will eventually fall; the sun and moon revolve, and no matter how long it takes, they will eventually turn.

Perhaps, this era of transition between the old and the new is about to begin again.

Guan Tianzi, the head of Lao Jun Mountain, suddenly sighed. It was a flash of inspiration, reflecting his insight into the laws of history, as well as his infinite speculation and vigilance about the future.

“You’re right, the Three Corpse Daoists are all dead…”

"Men like Li Changsheng are no more... Even if one is invincible, there will be a day when one's life comes to an end. On the contrary, ordinary people are not prone to great calamities and are able to live a long life."

The ape spoke in a deep, resonant voice, its eyes, which had witnessed hundreds of years of change, silently watching the emperor and awaiting his final decision.

"Young people are the infinite future."

After a long silence, a resolute glint flashed in the Emperor's eyes, and he said in a deep voice:
"In that case, let Qiu Chan go down the mountain."

"Tell her that it's just for show, there's no salary, no bonus, no subsidy, and it's best not to do anything if you can avoid it."

This was the decision made by the emperor.

In this time when the world is on the verge of chaos, these powerful figures who hold sway over their respective regions have already begun to quietly make their moves, laying seemingly casual but potentially far-reaching strategic plans for their own future and that of their sects.

"Understood!"

The ape let out a low growl, and its massive body slowly disappeared into the shadows behind the viewing platform, as if it had never existed.

On the Guanxian Terrace, only the Emperor remained, standing alone in the night wind, his silver hair dancing wildly, his eyes like lightning, gazing northward, perhaps pondering the magnificent era that was about to arrive.

"Li Changsheng is gone..."

"The Three Corpses Taoist is dead..."

"Chu Chaoran has grown old..."

"The world is a turbulent place, and loneliness has lingered for too long. Who will be the next invincible one?!"

The emperor sighed, his words carrying the weight of time, echoing between heaven and earth.

(End of this chapter)