Water elemental became a god, ultimately becoming the master of heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers

Chapter 89 Inviting an Immortal to Die

A dark, shadowy underground palace.

The dome is inlaid with luminous pearls the size of duck eggs, which shimmer and faintly illuminate the darkness within a short distance.

Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
One after another, figures swept into the underground palace.

"What does Bai Manlou intend to do by summoning us here?"

"It's still a tea ceremony? Could something have gone wrong?"

"I'm hunting down a group of thieves impersonating my Guolu Society members. It has to be something important, otherwise I'll have to get Bai Manlou to follow the rules!"

The four hall masters of benevolence, righteousness, propriety and trustworthiness, along with two or three patrolling gang members in charge of reconnaissance, all gathered together.

A moment later, Bai Manlou and Xiao Qingchou also arrived.

Bai Manlou didn't say much to the doubts and questions of the crowd, only saying that they would discuss it together when Master Hong Wu arrived.

As time passed, water droplets slowly fell from the dome, clearly visible in the desolate underground palace.

Tick ​​tock!

It was impossible to tell whether it was the sound of water droplets hitting the ground or the sound of light footsteps.

A gentle breeze, carrying a bit of cool air, blew into the underground palace along the long passageway.

Everyone looked at each other with concentration.

Has an outsider broken in?

Master Hong Wu is a master at eliminating the four thieves of sight, hearing, smell, and thought. He has long since achieved a state of returning to simplicity and authenticity, with his strength and aura perfectly rounded and consistent, without revealing any flaws in his aura.

If it were Master Hongwu, he wouldn't bring in any outside air at all.

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the underground palace became somber.

Everyone simultaneously activated their internal energy techniques, and Bai Manlou also gripped his sword tightly.

Then, the figure of Fifth Master Hong, dressed in shabby clothes and patched up, appeared before everyone.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Fifth Master Hong frowned: "What's wrong?"

The head of the Renzi Hall said, "Fifth Master, why do you walk with such a brisk pace?"

Fifth Master Hong glared with his large, bell-like eyes and said...
"Walking without a gust of wind, wouldn't that make you look like a ghost? Going back to Wengshan is our own territory. What if it causes a misunderstanding, or our own brothers overreact? Bai Manlou, tell me, why did you call us back?!"

After a while.

Each person was given a slip of paper to read, and after reading it, they stood there pondering for a long time without saying a word.

The leader of the Xinzi Hall shook his head and said, "This person is hiding his true colors. He made two moves but refused to show himself. He may be trying to use someone else to do his dirty work. He is not trustworthy."

The head of the Lizi Hall, with his money-grabbing hand, said coldly, "You don't believe this, you don't believe that. People treat us with courtesy, and you still have all sorts of suspicions... You might as well offer your neck and be slaughtered, and kill yourself!"

The leader of the Righteousness Hall said in a deep voice, "What's there to be afraid of! We'll just kill them one by one! Once we get there, we'll know who's real and who's fake! How can we know who's an enemy and who's a friend without a fight?!"

Renzi Hall Master didn't say much, and looked at Fifth Master Hong.

"All right!"

Master Hong Wu gave a deep shout, his back straight as a pillar, the muscles on his face gradually tightening, exuding an unquestionable majesty.

Everyone fell silent.

Hong Wuye said, "Zhou Yiyong is right. At this point, even if it's a trap or a snare, we have no choice but to jump in! Xiao Qingchou, how's the assembly of your Divine Might Purple Thunder Cannon going?"

Fifth Master Hong looked at Xiao Qingchou.

Xiao Qingchou replied, "Fifth Master, the assembly has been completed. We have collected raw materials from various fireworks bureaus in Wuqing County and produced six cannonballs."

"Well!"

Hong Wuye resolutely said, "Bai Manlou and Xiao Qingchou, you two hurry up and carry the cannons, don't delay!"

Zhou Yiyong, you and a few others are responsible for cleaning up the mess. If there are any innocent people, save as many as you can!
I'll remain hidden in the shadows, providing cover for you! If time permits, I'll also fire a shot at that damned county government office and the Baishan military camp!

Fifth Master Hong decided to unleash a barrage of artillery fire on the enemy's strongholds and weaknesses!
"Huh? Someone is coming?"

Before anyone could react, Master Hong Wu's ears twitched and his nostrils flared as he realized that a subtle thought he had left outside the underground palace had been triggered.

Master Hong Wu grabbed with his large hand, and a scalding heat surged from the Niwan acupoint on his forehead. He projected several thoughts onto the group, making them invisible and concealing their aura.

In the blink of an eye, only Bai Manlou remained, standing alone in the underground palace.

Bai Manlou's arrogance is perfect for mocking and attracting the enemy's attention.

Upon seeing this, Bai Manlou's face twitched, his anger rising, and his expression became increasingly arrogant.

"You rats, you've hidden yourself well enough to find the tomb of a former dynasty's queen. Oh? It seems to be a fake tomb..."

A cold, clear voice rang out.

A woman dressed in a Taoist robe, with an exceptionally beautiful face, stepped into the underground palace.

Tianxuan Saintess looked at Bai Manlou's isolated and helpless figure in the underground palace and smiled coldly.
"Fine, even if it's just you alone, it's enough to make an example of someone."

The aura of the Heavenly Maiden suddenly surged, and a faint celestial light rose from her body, sometimes transforming into a crane and a deer, sometimes into a pagoda of auspicious clouds, magnificent and mysterious, inspiring awe in all who beheld her, who dared only kneel in worship and not raise their heads.

Bai Manlou's expression was strange. He, who was never good at deceiving his enemies, could only point his sword at Tianxuan Saintess and say weakly,

"I'm so scared."

As soon as she finished speaking, the shadows dispersed, and figures of varying heights but exuding menacing aura emerged from behind the pillars of the underground palace, surrounding the Heavenly Maiden like stars around the moon.

The aura varied in strength, some were at the second-rate perfection level, while others had slain one, two, three, or even four thieves.

The movement stirred up a fierce wind, the breath felt like a furnace, and the yang energy was so intense that it almost overturned the entire underground palace!
Tianxuan Saintess was dumbfounded.

A fierce glint flashed in Fifth Master Hong's eyes as he grinned maliciously.
"Immortal Master, we are humble warriors from Shu and a group of rebels from the Guolu Society. Today, we humbly request your guidance..."

"Please, immortal, go to your death!"

Boom! !

The next moment, a deafening roar echoed throughout the underground palace, the pillars collapsed, and thick smoke billowed out, rapidly expanding in all directions.

……

The wind is quite strong tonight...

It was also very lively.

Chen Shunan hid in a small ditch in Wengshan, silently watching for any movement above him.

Far from the county town, the night sky here becomes clean and refreshing.

The stars twinkled like dots, their light shifting and shifting, seemingly stretching to the very edge of the world. A small stream meandered around the mountaintop, then flowed eastward, the wind surging from the jade-like river and drifting along its course into the wilderness, bringing an inexplicable chill to Wengshan.

Chen Shunan has never been comfortable with completely entrusting his life, safety, and security to someone else.

So after sending a message to Bai Manlou and the others, he secretly followed them.

only……

There seems to be an unexpected bonus?

Across the shimmering water, Chen Shunan could vaguely see an ethereal figure sweeping past the small ditch and plunging into a tomb raider's hole.

Then Chen Shunan silently dived a few more feet, almost reaching the riverbed paved with silt and pebbles.

He concealed his aura, becoming as cold as a stone.

It must be said that even if Chen Shunan did not understand the art of feng shui, he could vaguely sense that the Wengshan area was a feng shui treasure land.

The main mountain is majestic, shaped like a grand master's chair, with a powerful mountain range and a rounded peak like a canopy. A green dragon (river) meanders around it, flowing past the entrance to the treasure cave.

And that crucial treasure spot naturally lies within the princess's tomb.

However, after all these years, the main tomb of the princess has still not been found.

Even the most skilled tomb raiders and grave robbers, upon arriving here, would at most find a dubious tomb and a few tattered martial arts manuals before leaving in resentment.

only……

"Strange, the water in this stream is clearly of excellent quality, clear and sweet, but there are no fish or shrimp in it at all? It's eerily eerie?"

After Chen Shunan's progress in the herbal talisman-making greatly accelerated and his divine power became formidable, his swimming skills also improved significantly.

He could even faintly sense the movement and breathing of the water around him. With just a slight thud of his arm, he could swim like a nimble fish, instantly reaching a distance of seven or eight zhang (approximately 33-40 meters), without even a ripple or a ripple.

The breath-holding time has increased significantly, and it is not a problem to stay underwater for most of the day.

One could faintly see that a clear, gentle pattern, resembling water ripples, had appeared between Chen Shunan's eyebrows.

It was just blurry and indistinct, almost invisible.

It is close to the water spirits, possesses divine power, and is also favored by rivers and lakes.

Chen Shunan took one step at a time, gradually reclaiming the authority of the Grassroots God.

"Therefore, Wengshan holds a great secret!"

Chen Shunan's heart stirred.

This is natural, as it is the burial place of a former dynasty's princess, the horse feed yard in the early days of the Holy Dynasty, and even the Emperor himself kept his distance from this place. Wengshan naturally hides many secrets.

However, Chen Shunan has no time to concern himself with these secrets right now.

A slight tremor emanated from the mountainside.

The water flowed erratically, creating waves.

Birds and beasts on Wengshan cried out and fled for their lives.

Then a powerful surge of energy rose into the sky, almost turning half the sky blood red.

Just as Chen Shunan was wondering what was going on, he saw Tianxuan Saintess emerge from the tunnel in a disheveled state, her face ashen and her clothes tattered.

His chest was caved in, as if it had been blown apart.

She glared at the tunnel, her expression a mixture of annoyance, resentment, and a barely perceptible chill.

She ran wildly, her figure disappearing into the desolate forest, showing no trace of her ethereal beauty.

Then several burly men rushed out of the tunnel.

Master Hong shouted urgently, "I'll go after her! You all proceed according to plan!"

At the level of Master Hong Wu, defeating him is easy, but killing him is difficult.

The strength of Bai Manlou and the others varied greatly, and they were far inferior to Hong Wuye.

Therefore, once Tianxuan Saintess escapes to an open area, the advantage of having more people disappears without the benefit of being surrounded.

Bai Manlou and the others were somewhat disappointed, but they didn't stop. Scattered like stars in the sky, they headed towards Wuqing County again.

However, a single thought simultaneously arose in everyone's mind.

First, a message was sent, through Bai Manlou, to summon a group of Guoluhui (a secret society) members to gather at Wengshan.

Tianxuan Saintess happened to mistakenly enter the underground palace.

Could this also be part of that mysterious expert's plan, something he anticipated?

The capital city truly lives up to its reputation as a place where hidden talents abound!

The night was hazy, and the river surface, like a piece of dusty glass, reflected the outline of the cold moon.

Suddenly a gentle breeze rippled the surface of the river, and a head popped out, water droplets sliding off.

Chen Shunan was dumbfounded.

Why are there so many unexpected situations tonight?

Where did the Holy Maiden Tianxuan come from? And how could she be so foolish as to walk right into a trap and crawl into Wengshan?!
Looking in the direction where Master Hong Wu and Tianxuan Saintess had left, Chen Shunan narrowed his eyes and hesitated for a moment.

To beat a drowning dog?
When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman profits?
Chen Shunan dismissed the idea in his mind.

Although Tianxuan Saintess is becoming less and less like an immortal, she still has countless connections with the immortal path, and who knows what trump cards or methods she is hiding.

With Fifth Master Hong chasing after them and standing in front of them, that's enough.

Chen Shunan was well aware of his own abilities.

Although he could observe the Six Scenes Revolving Diagram and slay the thieves with movements as swift as a flying immortal, even experts like Xiao Qingchou, who had killed one or even two thieves with the Six Senses, could not detect his presence.

However, he is still some distance from being a seasoned veteran of the martial arts world, a notorious bandit, and a top-tier master who roamed the Sichuan region.

After all, Chen Shunan's time to break through to the top tier was too short.

If even Master Hongwu couldn't keep the Holy Maiden, then his going would be useless.

As for finding bargains, that involves enormous risks and is far from matching the apparent benefits.

Therefore, Chen Shunan left decisively.

He was still more concerned about what Bai Manlou and his group had done.

They followed behind them, able to retreat or withdraw at will.

very safe.

(End of this chapter)