Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 81 The Battle of the Hidden Dragons, Another Showdown with a Thousand Faces

On the third day, Qianmian was narrowly defeated by Tianyan.

The legend of the "Sky Eye" is already everywhere in Jiangzhou City, and of course, the Thousand Faces is also an unavoidable topic.

"Have you heard? Another promising talent has emerged in Jiangzhou."

"More than a hidden dragon. 'Heavenly Eye' is already on par with a Grandmaster, and has long since taken flight."

"I always feel that the rumors are too exaggerated. Is the name 'Thousand Faces' too misleading?"

"Qianmian is a grandmaster who escaped from the 'Heavenly Sword', his strength is beyond doubt."

"How come even a Thousand Faces couldn't defeat a Qi Condensation Realm martial artist?"

"According to reliable sources, 'Heavenly Eye' is no longer a Qi Condensation Realm martial artist. He had already entered the True Intent Realm when he defeated Thousand Faces."

"Even the True Realm shouldn't be able to defeat the Grandmaster Thousand Faces."

"Who knows? Thousand Faces' current strength is a mystery. He can fight against 'Heavenly Sword' at the top and 'Heavenly Eye' at the bottom. Since ancient times, there has never been a grandmaster whose battle record fluctuates so much."

Similar discussions could be heard throughout Jiangzhou.

Without a doubt, Lianshan Xin and Qianmian are the hottest celebrities in Jiangzhou City these past two days.

The only difference is that one is a positive character, and the other is a villainous clown.

There is a steamed bun shop diagonally opposite Huichuntang to the left.

A middle-aged man listened to the surrounding diners' discussions, his expression unchanged, but he had already ground his steel teeth to powder.

A simply dressed girl looked at her master with concern and asked, "Master, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, what could possibly happen to me?" Qianmian said calmly.

Lanxin felt a pang of heartache seeing her master so determined.

When Lanxin received a message from her master, asking her to meet near "Huichun Hall", she felt that her master was going crazy.

Is this a case of losing to "Sky Eye" and then taking out one's anger on "Sky Eye's" parents?

But that's a path to death.

She was prepared to stop Qianmian at that time.

Fortunately, after meeting him, Lanxin discovered that her master had still retained his rationality.

However, the noise from the diners around the steamed bun shop was really too loud.

"Sky Eye" and "Thousand Faces" have been the absolute focus of attention in Jiangzhou these past two days.

So when people get together, they always talk about this.

With each additional word they exchanged, Lanxin felt as if she were stabbing her master in the heart.

“Master, please don’t lower yourself to the level of these ignorant people,” Lan Xin advised in a low voice. “They don’t understand you at all. How could a mere Lian Shanxin possibly defeat you? At most, he saw through your disguise, Master.”

"fart."

Qianmian's voice suddenly rose five octaves.

This drew surprised glances from others.

Qianmian realized his lapse in composure, quickly forced a smile, and clasped his hands in a fist and palm salute, saying, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. My apprentice insisted that savory tofu pudding was delicious, which made me angry."

"I see."

"Dude, I support you. I only drink sweet tofu pudding."

"Bullshit, salty tastes better."

Seeing that everyone around him was engrossed in discussing tofu pudding, Qianmian glanced at Lanxin with a calm gaze that contained a thunderous force, making Lanxin feel uneasy.

"Master, where did I say something wrong?" Lan Xin hadn't realized what she had done wrong.

She was clearly trying to comfort Qianmian.

Qianmian retorted in a low voice, "Even Zhang Aniu couldn't see through my disguise, so what makes a mere Lian Shanxin think he can see through me?"

"Huh? But that's what everyone's saying, and..."

"And what?"

"Moreover, I also heard Lian Shanxin's roar the day before yesterday."

Lan Xin felt that her master was really stubborn.

She heard it clearly: Lian Shanxin was shouting, "A thousand faces and ten thousand appearances, none can escape the eyes of heaven." Doesn't that mean he saw right through her?
Can't we just ignore the facts?
Thousand Faces grew increasingly furious: "He saw through my ass! I was sitting right in front of him, and he didn't even notice anything amiss. He only discovered the trick through the maid. Even so, he didn't realize my identity and only thought I was an ordinary expert from the Holy Cult. Otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to call for help."

As the person involved, Qianmian clearly realized that Lianshanxin only guessed his identity when he escaped from Zhang Aniu's sword.

It's a guess, not something I saw.

That's utter nonsense! He answered Lian Shanxin's questions fluently back then, but Lian Shanxin couldn't see anything at all.

As one of the four elders of the Demonic Sect, Qian never doubted his own abilities.

"Lian Shanxin isn't good at judging things; he's quick-witted and shamelessly tries to steal credit. It was Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu who stopped me, but everyone thinks it was Lian Shanxin's doing. I've seen countless people in my life, and I've never seen such a shameless person."

At this point, Qianmian became extremely angry.

While in mid-air, Qianmian heard Lian Shanxin criticizing him, and the criticism could be heard throughout half of Jiangzhou City. He couldn't help but want to turn around and kill this audacious person.

Unfortunately, Zhang Aniu's sword followed closely.

A thousand faces can only retreat strategically.

He was also implicated in the assassination attempt on Zhang Aniu.

Looking back now, it was a complete loss, a double blow. Qianmian felt like he hadn't suffered such a huge loss in many years.

For a while, Shinobu thinks more and more angry, and takes a step back and thinks more and more losses.

It's acceptable for Qianmian to retreat from Tianjian's sword, acceptable for the Demonic Sect, and acceptable for the people of the world.

How can someone be trampled on and rise to power by an eighteen-year-old upstart?

He can tolerate a thousand faces, but even the Demonic Sect cannot.

We cannot let the status of the four elders of the Demonic Sect be lowered because of one Thousand Faces.

Therefore, Qianmian must prove himself again.

The best way is to kill Lian Shanxin to wash away his stain.

Lan Xin also realized Qianmian's thoughts and immediately advised, "Master, a small act of impatience can ruin a great plan."

Qianmian said hatefully, "Some things can be tolerated, but some things cannot. If I don't kill Lian Shanxin, won't the disciples of the Holy Sect in Jiangzhou fall into disarray?"

Lanxin was speechless.

Not to mention the other disciples, even she felt that Qianmian had been discovered by Lianshan Xin.

“If morale is low, the team will be difficult to lead.” Qianmian said quietly, “Therefore, Lianshan Xin must die.”

Lan Xin also realized the seriousness of the problem and the necessity of killing Lian Shanxin.

At the critical moment, Lan Xin showed her loyalty: "Master, let me go. I am also a True Intent Realm martial artist. I have at least a 50% chance of ambushing and killing Lian Shanxin while he is unprepared."

Thousand Faces flatly refused: "You weren't trained as an assassin, so you have no experience in this area. I'll have to do it myself. Although Lian Shanxin is shameless, he's still a formidable figure. You might not be his match."

Anger did not completely blind the thousand faces.

Qianmian does have some recognition of Lianshanxin's abilities.

"Master, if you want to kill Lian Shanxin, why do you need to come to Huichun Hall?" Lanxin asked curiously.

Qianmian glanced at Huichuntang, who was clearly being secretly protected by members of "Nine Heavens," and had already calmed down: "I want to see what kind of parents could give birth to such a bastard as Lianshanxin."

Lan Xin: "..."

Master still broke down.

She tried her best to remind him: "Master, you must not harm Lian Shanxin's parents. We have important plans in Jiangzhou, and we cannot let small things cause us to lose sight of the bigger picture."

"I know that I am just an ordinary patient here to see what level this so-called Jiangzhou master really has."

Qianmian put down the tofu pudding in his bowl and, with his skill and daring, walked directly towards Huichuntang.

Lan Xin could only admire her.

Knowing full well that there are people from the Nine Heavens around Huichuntang, he still has the courage to venture into the lion's den alone. He truly deserves to be called his master.

She doesn't have the guts.

If she were to be discovered, she knew she would be nothing but a burden to her own chauvinistic nature.

So she remained hidden in the shadows, observing the movements of Huichuntang.

After entering Huichuntang, Qianmian looked around and saw Lianshan Jingcheng.

"Are you here for a medical consultation or to pick up medicine?" Lian Shan Jingcheng greeted him proactively.

"See the doctor first, then get the medicine."

What illness do you have?

"Lately I've been feeling restless, and also... my virility has faded."

"Okay, please have a seat. Let me take your pulse first."

Qianmian sat down as instructed.

Lian Shan Jingcheng placed his hand on Qianmian's pulse, and after a moment, his brows furrowed.

Qianmian asked, "Doctor, is there something wrong with my body?"

"There's a problem, a big problem."

Upon hearing Lian Shan Jingcheng's words, Qianmian's heart tightened instinctively.

Could this guy really be a hidden miracle doctor?

Can they see through my true nature?

That shouldn't be the case. His "True Scripture of All Things" can disguise himself as 98% of people, including patients.

This time, he was clearly disguised as a middle-aged man with no major problems.

On the way to Huichuntang, Qianmian stared at the entrance of Jiangzhou's largest brothel for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. After locking onto a middle-aged man, the moment the two brushed past each other, Qianmian remembered his aura and then impersonated him.

It has a thousand faces and a myriad of appearances; this is no exaggeration.

If someone leaves a brothel early in the morning, they are likely not very capable in that area, so Qianmian doesn't think there's anything wrong with the symptoms she described.

But Lian Shanjingcheng told him that there was a really big problem.

"You have syphilis."

"what?"

Qianmian nearly slammed his fist on the table and jumped up.

“I understand how you feel right now. Have you been to brothels or similar places?” Lian Shan Jingcheng asked.

Thousand Faces: "..."

He suddenly realized that Lian Shan Jingcheng was truly a miracle doctor.

The guy he's pretending to be probably actually suffering from venereal disease.

What is this thing called?

Seeing Lian Shan Jingcheng's concerned gaze, Qianmian hesitated for a moment, then covered her face and left.

So shameful.

He didn't dare to touch Lianshan Jingcheng, so it was better to leave.

"Sir, you haven't bought your medicine yet."

"Being not."

"guest……"

"Doctor, please wait a moment."

“I mean, you have to pay for medical treatment too,” Lian Shanjingcheng said helplessly.

Thousand Faces: "..."

He felt that this father and son might be his nemesis.

Leaving behind money for medical treatment, Qianmian hurriedly left, which is very much in line with the usual behavior of patients with venereal diseases.

Lian Shan Jingcheng naturally wouldn't obstruct him anymore.
After glancing at Qianmian's departing figure, Lianshan Jingcheng turned around and was about to continue tidying up the medicinal herbs when he saw He Miaojun carrying a basin of water in.

Then they brought out some scented soap.

"Husband, quickly wash your hands to avoid catching a venereal disease," He Miaojun said nervously.

Lian Shan Jingcheng chuckled: "Madam, you heard that from behind."

"Yes, you should wash your hands right away."

"It's alright, pulse diagnosis isn't contagious."

Despite saying that, Lian Shan Jingcheng still obediently listened to his wife.

He Miaojun frowned and said, "That person is quite old, how could he have syphilis? He's really disrespectful to his elders."

"It is indeed a bit, and it's also a bit strange."

"What's strange about it?" He Miaojun asked.

Lian Shan Jingcheng shook his head: "I can't quite put my finger on it, but something just feels off. Maybe I've been too stressed lately. Xiao Xin, that kid, is good at doing big things quietly. He's only been at Bailudong Academy for a few days and he's already offended Qianmian, causing Madam to not sleep well all night last night."

Hearing Lian Shan Jingcheng say this, He Miaojun was also furious: "Of all the people in Jiutian, he is the one who loves to show off. How could he possibly offend a powerful figure like Qianmian from the Demonic Sect? Now that he is injured, he doesn't even go home to let you see him. If he hadn't sent someone to tell you that he was alright, I would have wanted to go to the academy right now."

"Madam, you'd better not go. The academy is full of students and teachers. If you go, Xiao Xin will be laughed at by his classmates."

“I know.” He Miaojun’s anger had not subsided. “But we still need to let him go home and see him. You take a good look at him. Husband, send someone to deliver a message to Xiaoxin.”

"Alright, I'll make the arrangements."

Lian Shan Jingcheng nodded to He Miaojun: "Madam, please rest assured. Although Xiao Xin is a bit bold, he still knows how to behave properly."

"I hope so. You should go and tell Xiao Qi to pass on the message to him."

"I'll go right away."

……

"Master, how is it?"

Qianmian glanced back at Huichuntang and said in a deep voice, "Lianshan Jingcheng's medical skills are quite good. The title of 'Jiangzhou Master' is well-deserved."

"Didn't you see through your identity, Master?" Lan Xin asked with concern.

Qianmian increasingly felt that his authority was being questioned.

Normally, who would doubt that someone could see through his identity?

Now that Lian Shanxin has dragged him down, even a die-hard fan like Lan Xin has started to worry about this.

As soon as the words left her mouth, Lanxin realized she had misspoke and quickly changed the subject: "Master, what should we do next?"

"Go to the Kong family."

"the Kongs?"

"Yes, the Kong family. I need an assistant in the Kong family. You can disguise your identity and come in to help me."

Lan Xin asked in surprise, "Master, weren't you hiding in Kuangshan? Are the rumors all false?"

A mysterious smile appeared on Qianmian's face: "The Six Sects of Kuangshan, together with Bailudong Academy, hold sway over the martial arts world of Jiangzhou. Now that Bailudong Academy has been occupied by Jiutian, and I am hiding in Kuangshan, the Jiangzhou officials and martial arts world will naturally assume that Kuangshan and the academy are at odds. As for which of the Six Sects of Kuangshan, or all of them, who knows? Does Zhang Aniu dare to investigate?"

Lan Xin was completely convinced: "Master's plans are flawless. Tian Jian only has the courage of a common man and is no match for you."

"Stop flattering me. Go and kill Kong Sanlang's maid, then replace her and go into the Kong family to help me with trivial matters," Qianmian instructed.

"Kong Sanlang, Kong Ningze? Master, you are now Kong Ningze?"

"Correct."

"Where is the original Kong Ningze?"

"What do you say?"

Lan Xin: "...Why are you at odds with the Kong family?"

First Kong Ningyue, then Kong Ningze, both are direct descendants of the younger generation of the Kong family.

"Master, do you have a grudge against the Kong family?"

"It has nothing to do with the Kong family; it's Lian Shanxin who's trying to cause trouble for them."

When he first met Lian Shanxin, Lian Shanxin showed hostility towards the Kong family, especially towards Kong Sanlang.

Qianmian keenly noticed this at the time.

“Lian Shanxin is currently at the academy, right under Zhang Aniu’s nose. To get in touch with him, you need a legitimate reason and a suitable identity, and Kong Ningze is a very suitable identity. Actually, I was waiting for Lian Shanxin to come to me yesterday, but he didn’t come.”

If he had waited until then, he would have killed Lian Shanxin yesterday.

"Master, Lian Shanxin is now very famous. Could he have already forgotten about the Kong family?" Lan Xin reminded him.

Qianmian nodded slightly: "This possibility cannot be ruled out, so I am prepared to take the initiative."

How to take the initiative?

"Lian Shanxin has already entered the True Realm, and he has the audacity to ruin my reputation. His achievements are enough to get him into the Hidden Dragon List."

When Lanxin heard Qianmian say this, she lowered her head, afraid that her expression might be disrespectful to her master.

If Lian Shanxin's battle record is true, then it's not just a matter of making it onto the Hidden Dragon List.

Making it to the top of the Hidden Dragon List is no problem.

"But Lian Shanxin's achievements are too exaggerated. When Zhuzhao Qianqiu Pavilion made the list, it strived to be fair and would not easily accept it. Therefore, it will definitely send someone to verify it."

Various lists that are popular with people all over the world, such as the Hidden Dragon List, the Beauty List, and the Heavenly List, are all produced by the Candlelight Pavilion.

The Candlelight Pavilion maintains a permanently neutral stance and has a history of five hundred years. Its leader is a grandmaster known throughout the world. For five hundred years, the Candlelight Pavilion has never participated in the battle between good and evil, nor in the struggles between the court and the people. It has focused solely on creating ranking lists, and the profits from these lists are used to support the development of the Candlelight Pavilion itself.

Five hundred years have passed, and the Demonic Sect has changed hands, but the Candlelight Pavilion has always remained, and its reputation has grown stronger, with its rankings gaining worldwide recognition.

However, precisely because of this, Zhuzhao Qianqiu Pavilion attaches great importance to the rankings on the list and will never easily allow unqualified people to be included.

Hearing Qianmian say this, Lanxin nodded: "According to the way Zhuzhao Qianqiu Pavilion does things, they will indeed send someone to confirm, but I don't know when they will send someone."

“They’ve already been dispatched,” Qianmian said. “The people from Zhuzhao Qianqiu Pavilion will meet with Lianshan Xin today.”

"How can it be so fast?"

Qianmian smiled slightly: "Naturally, it was my arrangement."

Lan Xin was startled: "Master, do you also have an inside agent in the Candlelight Pavilion?"

A thousand faces is just an enigmatic smile.

This restored Lanxin's reverence for her master.

"Master, what does this have to do with Kong Ningze?"

"Kong Ningze has joined Jianji Temple, one of the six sects of Kuangshan, and has received its true teachings. He has already reached the peak of Qi Condensation and is expected to challenge the Hidden Dragon Ranking. If I kill Kong Ningze, I will use his identity to kill Lian Shanxin and ascend to the Hidden Dragon Ranking. In this way, Kong Ningze can rest in peace in the afterlife."

Lan Xin felt that Kong Ningze would have a hard time finding peace, but she dared not question him and could only remind him, "Master, Lian Shanxin is now in the True Realm."

Qianmian remained calm: "A mere True Intent Realm cultivator can be slain with a mere condensation of Qi. I intend to defeat the strong with the weak, to let the world know that he is nothing but self-aggrandizement. I not only want Lian Shanxin's life, but also to ruin his reputation."

……

Flowers bloom in two places.

Lian Shanxin originally planned to go out today to cause trouble for Kong Sanlang.

But when Lian Shanxin woke up, he was pleasantly surprised to find that "Tianyan Check" had been restored. He had spent the entire day yesterday chatting with Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu, and hadn't killed any princesses or princes.

Therefore, Lianshanxin can rule out the influence of dragon energy on "Tianyancha".

"As expected, it's all about reputation. In just three days, the news of my victory over Thousand Faces should be known throughout Jiangzhou. Because my fame is still expanding rapidly, I have another opportunity to actively use 'Sky Eye Check'."

"Wonderful, Thousand Faces is truly a great second place on the list."

Lianshan Xinwei Qianmian gave it a thumbs up.

This was truly an unexpected surprise; he never imagined that he would be able to continue using "Tianyan Check" just one day later.

Not knowing when the next opportunity to use it would refresh, Lian Shanxin, who had already used it once, did not use it rashly, intending to use his resources wisely.

After calming his joyful mood, Lian Shanxin washed up and went to visit Tian Ji and Zhuo Biyu.

Their internal injuries were also healing rapidly and were no longer a big problem, but compared to Lian Shanxin, who had fully recovered, they only felt jealousy.

"Get out of here and stop hanging around in front of us all day."

Zhuo Biyu gave him the order to leave: "Seeing you so lively and energetic makes me jealous."

Lian Shanxin repaid kindness with ingratitude: "Miss Zhuo, I did manage to drive away Qianmian and save your and Brother Tian's lives. Isn't your attitude a bit inappropriate?"

Upon hearing this, Tian Ji flew into a rage: "Come here, I promise I won't hit you."

Lianshan Xin did not go there.

He believed that distance makes the heart grow fonder, so he generously left Zhuo Biyu and Tian Ji with the back of his head.

The two of them were so angry that they pounded the bed.

"Ninth Brother, let's go have breakfast together."

Lian Shanxin waved to Du Jiu.

A quarter of an hour later.

During his breakfast break, Du Jiu handed a survey report to Lian Shanxin.

"Young master, here is the information you requested about Kong Sanlang. It's a bit of a surprise; he's actually a disciple of Jianji Temple."

Lian Shanxin glanced at Kong Ningze's information, his expression becoming slightly grave: "Jianji Temple, one of the Six Teachings of Kuangshan?"

"Correct."

"The relationship between the six sects of Kuangshan and the academy is somewhat delicate now, as is their relationship with Lord Tianjian. It seems I need to report this matter to Lord Tianjian."

Lian Shanxin heard Kuangshan's name twice from Zhang Aniu, which made him realize that Zhang Aniu valued Kuangshan highly.

Even if Zhang Aniu didn't say it, Lian Shanxin, as a local of Jiangzhou, naturally knew how powerful Kuangshan was, after all, he grew up listening to the legends of Kuangshan.

The name Kuangshan comes from the legend that a man named Kuang Su once studied Taoism and sought immortality there. Later, the imperial court learned of Kuang Su's pursuit of Taoism and immortality, and Emperor Taizu repeatedly invited him to come out of the mountains to help him, but Kuang Su avoided the invitation and went into hiding deep in the mountains.

Later, Kuang Su disappeared without a trace. Some said he had become an immortal and ascended to heaven, and the place where Kuang Su sought immortality became known as "The Abode of the Immortals." Because the immortal's surname was Kuang, it was also called "Kuang Mountain."

Besides this, another legend circulates in Jiangzhou:
Kuang Su did not ascend to immortality; he remains hidden within Mount Kuang.

For thousands of years, Kuangshan has never lacked famous sects. Today, it has produced a grandmaster named "Celestial Master" and now boasts six sects on one mountain, making Kuangshan's profound heritage even more unfathomable.

“Young master, I suggest we just let it go. Kong Sanlang isn’t an important figure, and it’s not worth making an enemy of Jianji Temple because of him,” Du Jiu said.

Lian Shanxin nodded slightly: "What you said makes some sense."

He wasn't so reckless as to offend Jianji Temple for the sake of Huang Jingji.

Although he had a good impression of Lao Huang and even felt some sympathy for him, it wasn't enough to make him sacrifice so much.

Unless Zhang Aniu wants him to be enemies with Jian Jiguan, and thus test Jian Jiguan's stance.

Thinking of this, Lian Shanxin prepared to report to Zhang Aniu.

"Oh right, I haven't congratulated you yet, young master." Du Jiu said with a smile, "Young master has become famous in one battle and is already well-known in Jiangzhou. He is good enough to be listed on the Hidden Dragon List. I estimate that the Candlelight Pavilion will send someone to contact you in the next couple of days."

"The Pavilion of Eternal Light"?

This was the first time Lian Shanxin had heard this name.

Du Jiu knew that Lian Shanxin was a complete novice in the martial arts world, even less experienced than Tian Ji, so he simply explained the status and influence of Zhuzhao Qianqiu Pavilion to Lian Shanxin.

Lian Shanxin laughed immediately after hearing this: "Permanent neutrality? You're kidding me."

He had seen too many people who claimed to be permanently neutral, only to immediately drop the mask and stop pretending when something happened.

However, Du Jiu had a different opinion: "Young master, the Candlelight Pavilion has indeed maintained neutrality for five hundred years."

"is it?"

Lian Shanxin kept his opinion to himself, then changed the subject: "With such an outstanding record, why would they need to send someone to contact me in order to get me on the list?"

Du Jiu had a hard time explaining: "Young Master, your record... even the Candlelight Pavilion might not be able to assess it, after all, according to rumors, you could be ranked at the top."

The number one on the Hidden Dragon List could never beat Thousand Faces.

But Lianshanxin did it.

Lian Shanxin also believed he deserved to be number one on the Hidden Dragon List, but he still humbly said, "Number one is not enough, fourth place is fine, the top three is too conspicuous."

Du Jiu lowered his head and ate his noodles, without replying.

"Young master, you're here."

Lian Shanxin heard someone calling his name.

Looking up, I saw Qi Wenbin.

"Brother Qi, what brings you to school?"

Qi Wenbin explained, "Your father asked me to send you a message, asking you to come home. He and his wife are both worried about your injuries."

Lian Shanxin nodded: "I understand. I'll try to go home after I finish my work today."

If he were truly seriously injured, Lian Shanxin wouldn't dare go home.

Now that everything is alright, it's a good time to put their minds at ease.

"Brother Qi, you and Ninth Brother eat together. I'm going to report to Lord Tianjian."

A quarter of an hour later.

Lian Shanxin stood in front of Zhang Aniu.

After hearing Lian Shanxin's report, Zhang Aniu was clearly surprised: "Kong Ningze is a disciple of Jianji Temple?"

"Yes, Your Excellency. Please advise whether we should continue to investigate Kong Ningze?"

He wanted to use this to judge Zhang Aniu's attitude towards Jianji Guan.

After a moment's thought, Zhang Aniu gave his opinion: "If Kong Ningze really colluded with Qianmian, then of course we must investigate to the end and never tolerate it."

Lian Shanxin then understood: "This humble servant will do everything in his power to find out the truth."

“I trust you to handle things.” Zhang Aniu nodded approvingly. “Qianmian probably hates you to the bone right now and wants to kill you as soon as possible. Don’t go to the Kong family to find Kong Ningze. Send a note to the Kong family and have Kong Ningze come to the academy to be investigated by you. With me here, Qianmian won’t dare to come.”

"Thank you for your protection, sir," Lian Shanxin said sincerely.

Zhang Aniu added, "Don't worry about the Demonic Sect all the time. Remember to study the courses taught at the academy. Attend classes when you're supposed to. Don't forget that you're still a student at the academy. These past few days have taken up too much of your energy and has already affected your studies."

Lian Shanxin readily agreed: "This subordinate will try his best to take care of both, but it is indeed a bit difficult to be in two places at once."

Zhang Aniu said directly, "If you're too busy, prioritize your studies at the academy. You'll have a long time in Jiutian in the future, but you'll only have one or two years to study at the academy. Cherish this learning experience, learn as much as you can, as it will help you go further in the future."

"Thank you for your guidance, sir."

……

You must execute the leader's instructions, whether you understand them or not.

So after leaving the Imperial Library, Lian Shanxin sent Du Jiu to deliver a note to the Kong family.

Then he went to Minglun Hall for class.

Three days into the new semester, this is Lian Shanxin's first day of class.

He was a little worried that he might be ostracized by his classmates because he was too outstanding.

Soon, Lian Shanxin realized that his worries were unnecessary.

Because there was no need for his classmates to ostracize him; the teacher went first.

"So you're the fraudster Lian Shanxin?"

When Kong Yujia heard Lian Shanxin introduce himself, his expression changed slightly and his eyes turned cold.

Lian Shanxin naturally sensed the Master's hostility.

Looking at the fair-skinned and delicate teacher in front of him, Lian Shanxin first confirmed that this class was a martial arts class.

So he felt relieved.

Kong Ningyuan once said that among the four great academies, those who studied humanities were better at fighting than those who studied martial arts.

If she were a liberal arts teacher, Lian Shanxin would still respect her.

What are you, a mere martial arts master, pretending to be in front of the Heavenly Eye who defeated a thousand faces?
“I am Lian Shanxin. Why do you say this, Master? Is there some misunderstanding between us?” Lian Shanxin asked.

Kong Yujia snorted coldly: "My surname is Kong."

Lian Shanxio said, "Brother Kong Ningyuan and I are very good friends."

Kong Yujia's voice grew increasingly cold: "Of the seven younger children in the Kong family, I dislike Kong Ningyuan the most."

The matter of sharing pears could be kept secret from outsiders, but not from the Kong family.

Within the Kong family, Kong Ningyuan's reputation was rather mediocre.

Lian Shanxin got angry on Kong Ningyuan's behalf: "Master Kong, are you a disciple of the Thousand Faces?"

Kong Yujia's expression changed slightly: "How dare you! At such a young age, you already know how to frame others."

"I only have a reasonable suspicion that 'Purple Lightning Sword' Lin Xiangwen is also a martial arts master, and it has been verified that he colluded with Thousand Faces. I just defeated Thousand Faces, and Confucius gave me a cold shoulder. I can't help but suspect that Confucius was avenging Thousand Faces."

At this point, Lian Shanxin emphasized, "Confucius, don't forget that Kong Ningyue died at the hands of Qianmian."

Kong Yujia merely sneered: "Who knows how Ning Yue died?"

Lian Shanxin was shocked: "You're questioning Jiutian's report?"

Kong Yujia did have suspicions, but she didn't dare admit it, so she changed the subject: "Why are you late today?"

"When I was reporting to Lord Tianjian, should Confucius go and verify this with him?"

Kong Yujia, angered by the rebuke, retorted: "Lian Shanxin, do you know that you have brought shame upon our entire Bailudong Academy?"

Lian Shanxin frowned.

He discovered that not only Kong Yujia, but also his other classmates looked at him with disdain.

what's the situation?
"Please enlighten me, Master."

"You deceive the world and steal a reputation, making the outside world believe that you can see through a thousand faces, thereby raising your own status and even wanting to be listed on the Hidden Dragon List. However, every Hidden Dragon on the Hidden Dragon List must be confirmed by the Candlelight Pavilion. You are not strong enough and are just trying to attract attention. When the people of the Candlelight Pavilion expose you, it will naturally bring shame to all the students of White Deer Cave Academy."

At this point, Kong Yujia sneered: "Don't think your methods are so clever. You can fool the ignorant masses, but anyone who understands martial arts would believe that Qianmian could fall into your hands. Lian Shanxin, your lies are about to be exposed."

Lian Shanxin suddenly realized that he had overestimated these people's judgment.

They dared to question what I was saying, even though I was clearly stating the truth.

This is simply unreasonable.

“What you may not know is that I have cultivated the ‘True Meaning of Penetrating Emptiness,’ which is the nemesis of the ‘True Meaning of Myriad Phenomena,’” Lian Shanxin explained.

Kong Yujia chuckled.

Many students laughed along with them.

Some people even egged them on:
"It's one thing to fool us, but please don't fool yourself too."

"You think you can become the nemesis of a thousand faces? Who do you think you are?"

"The imperial court's lackeys are adept at distorting the truth."

Lian Shanxin suddenly stared at a fat, dark-skinned man who was kicking someone when they were down: "You, stand up and repeat what you just said."

The burly man was tougher than Lian Shanxin had imagined, and he actually stood up and repeated himself: "The imperial court's lackeys are adept at distorting the truth. What? You want to arrest me?"

Seeing this guy's fearless attitude, Lian Shanxin narrowed his eyes: "Tell me, who is your father?"

The chubby, dark-skinned man proudly declared, "Vice Leader of the Golden Scale Alliance."

boom!
Lian Shanxin slapped down with his palm.

With full force, Zhen Yijing swiftly and decisively slammed the fat man to the ground.

Then Lian Shanxin sneered, "What kind of thing is this that dares to yell at me?"

I killed all the princesses of the Golden Scale Alliance.

The deputy leader is nothing.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

Everyone except Kong Yujia realized one thing.

Moreover, Lian Shanxin said directly: "If I can't kill Qianmian, can't I at least deal with you? Anyone else who is not convinced, step forward."

No one answered.

Among the students who have just joined Bailudong Academy, only Lian Shanxin has reached the True Realm, while the other students are only at the Qi Condensation Realm at most.

Let Lian Shanxin fight them in battles beyond his level; he can take them down one by one without making a sound.

They just didn't expect that Lian Shanxin would actually be so arrogant as to dare to make a move.

They tried to mock others by relying on the power of a mob, but when they encountered a ruthless person like Lian Shanxin, they immediately backed down.

This was within Lian Shanxin's expectations.

He shifted his menacing gaze to Kong Yujia, his tone full of provocation: "Master Kong, do you have any further objections?"

Kong Yujia was not intimidated by Lian Shanxian; all the teachers at Bailudong Academy were at least Grandmasters.

She had just been carefully observing the martial arts essence Lian Shanxin used when he made his move. Although she couldn't see anything special, she was certain of one thing: "Your martial arts essence cannot see through a thousand faces."

"What do you know, you piece of trash?" Lian Shanxin directly attacked: "I am a young prodigy who is going to ascend to the Hidden Dragon Ranking. You are not at the right level and do not understand at all."

Kong Yujia laughed angrily: "It seems you don't know that the person sent by Zhuzhao Qianqiu Pavilion to investigate you this time is my sworn sister."

Lian Shanxin frowned slightly: "So what if it is? The Candlelight Pavilion has always been neutral. Do you think it can turn black into white?"

Kong Yujia was once again amused by Lian Shanxin: "Who is black? Who is white? Fine, I won't waste my breath on you. My sister and Ning Ze will be here soon. At that time, under the watchful eyes of everyone, you will be able to show your true abilities."

Lian Shanxin had a bad feeling. Had the people of Zhuzhao Qianqiu Pavilion joined forces with the Kong family?
"Ning Ze? Kong Ning Ze? What do you mean by that, Master?"

“Ning Ze will challenge you directly in front of the envoy of the Candlelight Pavilion. Lian Shanxin, if I were you, I would feign illness to avoid the battle. Otherwise, if you lose to a Qi Condensation Realm martial artist, all your lies will be exposed.”

"Kong Ningze wants to challenge me?"

Lian Shanxin realized that he might really be in some trouble.

He wasn't worried about losing to Kong Ningze, after all, he was a higher realm, and the power of "Dragon-Slaying True Intent" was no joke.

Lian Shanxin was worried that even if he defeated Kong Ningze, he wouldn't get any extra points. He doubted he could convince the Candlelight Pavilion with that.

"I will bring everyone to watch the battle later. Many people in the academy, including other teachers, are very interested." Kong Yujia sneered, "Lian Shanxin, you put yourself on such a high pedestal. I'd like to see how you fall to the bottom."

"Confucius, are you targeting me, or Lord 'Heavenly Sword,' or the Nine Heavens?" Lian Shanxin asked.

He guessed Kong Yujia's true purpose.

This is probably the old guard of Bailudong Academy using themselves as a warning to others.

Kong Yujia naturally wouldn't admit it. She ignored Lian Shanxin's hurtful words and instead smiled as she went to greet the man and woman.

"Youzhu, it's been a long time."

"Yes, it's been two years since we last met."

“This is Ning Ze from my family. You already know him, right?”

"We just met, but you're a young and promising talent with extraordinary strength. If you break through your cultivation level again, you might just be able to make it onto the Hidden Dragon Ranking," Nie Youzhu exclaimed.

Kong Ningze fixed his gaze on Lian Shanxin and said confidently, "Why do I need to make any further breakthroughs? Aunt Nie, I have the opportunity to ascend to the Hidden Dragon List today."

"Oh?" Nie Youzhu became interested: "Why do you say that?"

Kong Ningze pointed at Lian Shanxin: "This is the envoy's target. Lian Shanxin claims to have defeated Qianmian. If I defeat Lian Shanxin, who is at the True Intent Realm, with my Qi Condensation cultivation, would I also be qualified to be listed on the Hidden Dragon Ranking?"

Nie Youzhu also looked at Lian Shanxin: "Young Master Xin, what do you think?"

Lian Shanxin's heart sank.

This pair of adulterers are clearly in cahoots, having already reconciled and are digging their own graves.

But with everyone watching, this challenge couldn't be ignored.

The circumstances of the country under Yu the Great dictated that young people who disagreed had to fight. Losing was fine, but if they were afraid, they would never be able to face anyone again.

How could the prodigies on the Hidden Dragon Ranking be afraid of someone with a lower cultivation level than themselves?
Even Shan Xin was not afraid.

He wanted a quick victory, preferably a swift one.

But Lianshanxin was not confident.

Thinking of this, Lian Shanxin activated "Tianyan Check" in the hope of finding out some surprises about Kong Ningze.

Ok?
Observation failed?

Observation failed?

Kong Ningze is clearly at the Qi Condensation Realm, and his strength is lower than mine, so he should be able to succeed.

"Young Master Xin, are you afraid?" Nie Youzhu asked, somewhat surprised.

Lian Shanxin snapped out of his daze and finally spoke: "May I ask what level of cultivation Envoy Nie possesses?"

"Domain Realm".

"That's good." Lian Shanxin breathed a sigh of relief.

The domain is strong enough to hold out until Zhang Aniu draws his sword.

Lian Shanxin smiled and said to Nie Youzhu, "Envoy Nie, Kong Ningze is someone you brought to the academy."

Nie Youzhu thought Lian Shanxin was angry, so she took the initiative to explain: "Young Master Xin, I didn't mean to target you. It's just that our Zhuzhao Qianqiu Pavilion has to be rigorous in investigating all those who are on the list to avoid the fake from being mixed up. This is also a responsibility to the people of the world."

"I understand, as long as you acknowledge that he was brought by you."

Lian Shanxin completely relaxed.

He looked at Kong Ningze with a leisurely air.

His tongue thundered like spring thunder, his voice echoing across the land: "Thousand Faces, come and meet your death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lian Shanxin quickly retreated.

Ok?
Um? ?

No one present, including Qianmian, had a chance to react.

It wasn't until Qianmian and Nie Youzhu sensed the sharp sword energy that they finally realized what was happening.

Nie Youzhu's face was pale, but she still immediately stood between Lian Shanxin and Qianmian.

A thousand faces, hair standing on end in fury: "Lianshan Xin, you..."

Lian Shanxin's louder voice drowned out Qianmian's roar: "A thousand faces, ten thousand forms, cannot escape the Heavenly Eye. Qianmian, I, Lian Shanxin, am your nemesis. The second time, you have lost to me!"

Young Master Xin was calm and composed, handling the situation with ease, displaying the demeanor of a grandmaster.

Qianmian hurriedly and scrambled to his feet, only to be forced back by Xin Gongzi's words and forced to live a life of ignominy.

FAST telescope achieves a resounding victory in World War II!
　Another long chapter of 10,000 words was delivered.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)