Fengyunlu

Speaking of which, Fairy Ji Yao's master, Xuan Gu Zi, suddenly showed up and ruined Bai Qianyi's dream. Bai Qianyi knew that his status and position prevented him from meddling in the private affairs of a junior, and certainly not from letting personal feelings affect the harmony within the sect. Although he felt a little regretful, he could only offer gentle advice; after all, it was not his place to interfere too much in the affairs of a junior.

But later, Bai Ximo felt so frustrated, having been guarding Ku Yuan for forty years. Bai Qianyi felt so distressed watching him, and personally tried to help, but was rejected. As the Great Emperor, he couldn't snatch it away by force, so he had to let the younger generation decide the matter of fate. Later, the Immortal Lord succeeded to the throne, Feng Wanlin caused a great stir in Yaochi Mountain, and Master Gu Yuan and the Imperial Temple of the Five Emperors City also started a dispute. A series of confusing things happened in the Imperial Temple. Bai Qianyi was invited to go, but was stopped by a mysterious person on the way. The person was so mysterious that even Bai Qianyi couldn't tell his depth. The person said that Fairy Ji Yao was the true hope of the Yaochi lineage. If she stayed in Yaochi, she would have a bright future, but if she married Cangyun, endless suffering would be waiting for her, and her fate would also bring unpredictable effects to the Xuanmen. Bai Qianyi was confused when he heard this. Just when he was about to ask for clarification, the man turned around and disappeared. Bai Qianyi did not stop him. He frowned and entered the Five Emperors City.

Upon arriving at the Imperial Temple, Bai Qianyi discovered that Master Gu Yuan had also encountered the mysterious individual, but his story was completely different. The individual persuaded Master Gu Yuan to accept the marriage, leaving both emperors bewildered. Master Gu Yuan suppressed his anger, sensing the seriousness of the situation. After discussing it with Bai Qianyi, they decided to proceed with the marriage, leaving the future to deliberate developments. After discussing their plans, the two returned to the mountain to report their affairs and wait and see what would happen.

Bai Ximo and Ji Yao's marriage was thus settled, and nothing major happened until they decided to retreat together for cultivation. Upon emerging from their retreat, they both experienced astonishing breakthroughs. The magical techniques of their two families were perfectly integrated within them, a phenomenon that hadn't occurred in Cangyun Yaochi for tens of thousands of years. Bai Qianyi and Master Gu Yuan discussed this and concluded that it must be something more than simple, perhaps related to the ancestors of the two families, something they hadn't heard of in tens of thousands of years. It might be related to a legacy.

Fairy Ji Yao possessed the Holy Taiyin Body, the only one since the Yao Chi ancestors to be blessed by Heaven. This was why Xuan Gu Zi was so desperate to obstruct the marriage. Bai Qianyi and Master Gu Yuan were aware of this, but Master Gu Yuan wouldn't have agreed to the marriage had that mysterious figure not appeared twice. Furthermore, after their retreat, both achieved breakthroughs. Fairy Ji Yao even gained the ancient opportunity of Yao Chi Taiyin. Wherever she went, she could draw upon the Yao Chi's essence, harnessing it for her own benefit. This also allowed her to comprehend the profound, immeasurable power of the Holy Taiyin Body.

Bai Ximo's situation wasn't bad either. His cultivation was originally mediocre, but after his retreat with Ji Yao, his level soared to the pinnacle. Even at a lower level than the Saint Rank, he could easily defeat opponents. Furthermore, the legacy left by the White Emperor was even more refined in him. Ordinary Taoist techniques became extraordinary in his hands, and his movements resonated with the heavens and earth. Even Bai Qianyi felt inferior. While this change was a good thing, Bai Qianyi still felt a little uneasy. They were mysterious during their retreat, but after emerging, they seemed to have forgotten everything. Although he instinctively practiced the techniques, everything he experienced revealed a secret that Bai Qianyi couldn't explain no matter how hard he asked. It was as elusive as the secrets of heaven.

Fairy Ji Yao's situation was exactly the same as Master Gu Yuan's. Neither of them could see the truth of the matter clearly. Finally, the two emperors discussed it and decided to let it go for now. Unless there was an unexpected situation, they would not easily intervene. However, later, the Cang Yun Sect's wedding suddenly went awry. Xuan Guzi insisted on her own opinion and ruined the plans of the two emperors. As a result, an innocent woman was lost.

Although Fairy Ji Long was in tears, she had no regrets. After all, she wasn't the protagonist. Bai Ximo, a girl with such a tragic fate, had no choice but to live up to her. However, Fairy Ji Yao had already taken the position of Immortal Lord, burdened with the terrible curse. She couldn't bear to let two more lives in the underworld, so she chose to be ruthless and not see her.

Even with things developing to this point, there was still one puzzling thing. During the wedding, someone attacked Bai Ximeng, and Bai Qianyi transformed to kill them. It seemed that someone had taken advantage of the chaos to sneak into the back hall. That mysterious aura flashed by, and Bai Qianyi's divine sense couldn't find any clues, let alone who that mysterious aura belonged to, or what he had done in the back hall.

Bai Qianyi kept the incident secret, but he later investigated it thoroughly, pondering it for a long time without understanding the situation. It wasn't until Luo Hongchen reached him with news that Mo Wenjian had unexpectedly survived that Bai Qianyi finally connected the dots, recalling the grudges sparked by Bo Liangzi and Luo Hongchen's own experiences, which he had previously been preoccupied with. If he factored in Mo Wenjian's misfortune, his life story, and all the events involved, everything began to unravel.

Although he still couldn't fully understand everything, one thing was certain: the mysterious figure who had stopped Bai Qianyi and Master Gu Yuan was most likely Mo Wenjian. His two diametrically opposed statements were likely due to him secretly deducing something, attempting to sow suspicion in the two emperors through psychological warfare, thereby facilitating the marriage between Bai Ximo and Fairy Ji Yao.

As for Mo Wenjian's true purpose, Bai Qian speculated that it was likely out of concern for Ji Yao. They were close relatives, but when Fairy Ji Yao was born, the world saw the Sword Hidden Sect as completely destroyed, and Mo Wenjian seemingly dead. Consequently, everyone overlooked this fact, assuming that Fairy Ji Yao was left alone and helpless, burdened with hatred besides her sister, whom she depended on for survival, and unsure of who to turn to for revenge.

From this, it can be inferred that the mysterious aura was most likely Mo Wenjian. He hid secretly and took advantage of the chaos to enter the back hall. It is very likely that he took advantage of the time when everyone was concerned about Bai Ximeng and did or said something to the fairy Ji Long, who was being cared for by the servants. Although it is unclear what exactly his uncle planned, his secret plan was clearly not malicious. In Bai Qianyi's opinion, his ultimate goal was clearly to protect the sisters Ji Yao and Ji Long.

This can be seen in the subsequent murder of Xuan Gu Zi. Regardless of what Mo Wenjian said or did in the back hall, he must have already determined one thing: the sisters Ji Yao and Ji Long were swapped. He vented his hatred and anger towards Xuan Gu Zi. Although he attacked the righteous, considering that this was the will of an elder, it was understandable that he would punish the younger generation when they were bullied. After Bai Qianyi figured it out, he let it go.

Furthermore, according to this line of reasoning, while Mo Wenjian's appearance in the thundering scene might appear to be of extraordinary cultivation, he likely had a plan in mind. His intentions were not malicious; even from a humble background, if he didn't take action, others would have. His centuries of covert scheming, a game of chess with another who plotted against the Xuanmen, led Bai Qianyi to believe that Mo Wenjian's initial escape was likely due to a realization during his retreat at the ancestral temple, which allowed him to regain his cultivation and discover clues during the catastrophe. Therefore, his three hundred years of absence from the world must have had unspoken reasons.

The situation at the foot of Thunder Mountain was similar. Although he was from a humble family, there were always some things that were inaccessible to the outside world. Moreover, there were masters like the spirit guardian A Yan among the humble family. Bai Qianyi had dealt with her before and knew her unfathomable depth.

When he'd gone to retrieve Feng Wanlin, and although Ah Yan had readily agreed, Bai Qianyi knew she had no intention of actually taking action. In other words, if they had actually engaged in a fight, Bai Qianyi doubted it would have had any impact on her. Such a person had previously remained largely unknown. If it weren't for her stunning appearance during the Jiazi War, no one would have known such a person existed among the humble.

Apparently, the Han Clan holds a lot of secrets! Mo Wenjian's joining was definitely no accident; he must have some hidden agenda. While onlookers may have seen through his ruse, the Han Clan members seem to be well aware of it. Despite this, the Han Clan accepted Mo Wenjian, perhaps even actively inviting him. The reason behind this is either that the Han Clan is incredibly confident in their own strength and control, believing that even if Mo Wenjian makes some small moves, they won't cause any major disturbances.

Or maybe the Han Clan was also working on some plan of its own. Both sides had their own agenda, but the goal was the same. In other words, the Han Clan, from the leadership to the majority of the disciples, was currently working towards something significant. As for what that significant event was, Bai Qianyi still had no idea. Despite his speculation, he was still a bit confused about the Han Clan's true intentions.

However, there is one thing Bai Qianyi is very sure of, that is, Hanmen’s goal is also related to Canglu, which can be seen from the clues involved in the Zixuan Sutra.

"Dad, I've completed my mission. Everything went smoothly on this trip to Thunder Mountain."

In the back mountain of Cangyun Sect, halfway up the mountain is the entrance to Floating Cloud Cave. Bai Xiyuan stood outside the cave and reported softly to those inside.

A gap opened above the cave entrance, just wide enough for one person to pass through, and Bai Qianyi's gentle voice came from inside: "Come in."

"Okay." Bai Xiyuan agreed, straightened his clothes, and walked into the cave...

At the same time, in the distant Yaochi fairyland of West Kunlun, someone shook his sleeves. It was Lei Gong who walked down from the jade bridge.

Before him stood Fairy Bai Lu, dusty and exhausted, waiting there. Lei Gong looked up and saw he was in a place he hadn't been in nearly a hundred years: outside the Yaochi Immortal Lord's chambers. Seeking a way to heal his wounds, he recalled his past confrontation with Xuan Gu Zi in this fairyland, feeling a surge of emotion.

Fairy Ji Yao saw his deep thoughts and knew that Lei Gong had lived a lonely and indifferent life. Faced with the past, he naturally felt some emotion: "Master Lei, it has been a long time since you came. As the host, I have to do my best to be a good host. Come with me."

Ji Yao extended her hand in invitation. Lei Gong, no longer shying away from politeness, followed Fairy Ji Yao to the bedroom, with Feng Chen also joining them. Fairy Bai Lu naturally followed suit. As for the other Nine Heavens Yuanjuns, after returning to Yaochi, they each went to their designated locations, awaiting Fairy Ji Yao's orders and instructions.

When they arrived at Fairy Ji Yao's palace, a disciple on duty greeted them respectfully and opened the door. Knowing they were approaching, the front hall had already been set up for reception. Fairy Ji Yao and Lei Gong exchanged a few pleasantries, and everyone sat down according to the proper etiquette of host and guest.

Although the current Ji Yao Fairy's bedroom is called a bedroom, it is huge in scale and occupies almost one-third of the Yaochi Fairyland. This is because the core of the Yaochi Fairyland, the real Yaochi, is located in the bedroom.

There was a hidden world beneath the back hall, unknown to outsiders, not even Lei Gong had ever been there. But today he had the chance to find out.

"Master Lei, please wait a moment. I will make some arrangements, then report the situation to my master and explain the interests of the matter to the ancestors. You will be able to enter the Yaochi soon." Fairy Ji Yao said with a smile.

Lei Gong nodded, understanding that some things couldn't be rushed, and that one had to follow the rules when in someone else's home: "Go ahead, no matter what the result is, just let me know. I'll wait for news here."

"Okay." Fairy Ji Yao agreed, looked at Feng Chen again, and continued, "However, Master needs Chen'er to go with him. With him present, Master Luo's words can be explained more clearly."

"That's what we'll do." Lei Gong nodded in agreement and instructed Feng Chen, "Little Fengzi, when the time comes, talk less and watch more. Master Gu Yuan's temper is not like your master's. Just follow your Aunt Ji Yao's arrangements."

"I'll remember that." Feng Chen stood up and agreed, then looked at Bai Lu and walked towards the palace gate, waiting for further instructions from Fairy Ji Yao.

Fairy Bai Lu immediately understood his intentions and knew that Feng Chen hoped she could provide some information so that he could have a clearer idea of ​​what was going on. After all, Fairy Bai Lu had spent most of her time in Yao Chi practicing with Master Gu Yuan. She knew more about Master Gu Yuan's temper and some of his taboos than anyone else, even Fairy Ji Yao was not as good as her in this regard.

Seeing this, Ji Yao nodded in agreement: "Okay, let this girl explain the situation to you first, I will go and make some arrangements."

Ji Yao finished speaking, nodded to Lei Gong, and then disappeared. Immediately afterwards, melodious celestial music echoed from the Yaochi fairyland, signaling that Fairy Ji Yao had instantly arrived at the Yaochi and began to make arrangements. She ordered the first seven of the Nine Heavenly Cloud Lords to rush to the Yaochi. Simultaneously, the Three Saints of Yaotai also received the Immortal Lord's order and immediately set off for the Yaochi.

Fairy Bai Lu led Feng Chen on a walk while they talked. The two walked side by side, heading towards an unknown cave in the back mountain. After they left, Lei Gong stayed in the front hall to wait, with disciples on duty to entertain them.