Travel through the heavens

Taoism has a god named the Great Emperor Qinghua of the East, who is commonly known as Taiyi Tianzun.

There is a nine-headed lion under the seat of Tianzun, named Jiuling Yuansheng. It is said that Taiyi Tianzun can transform the blood lake symbolizing the karma and the karma of hell into a lotus pond. The roar of the nine-headed lion under his seat can open the door to the Nine Nether Hell, which is the deepest level of hell.

The "Taiyi Lion Secret" is the supreme secret method of Taoism. It is said that it can summon the power of the Nine Spirit Saint. People with less Taoist knowledge can roar like a lion when they start practicing. When they have made some achievements, they can create the illusion of a lion.

As for Zhao Yuzhen, he had the cultivation level of a giant lion from the very beginning, and his Taoism had almost reached the level of heaven.

After all, he is the best Taoist swordsman in Qingcheng Mountain in the past hundred years, and the best swordsmanship in Qingcheng Mountain in the past hundred years.

But after the lion illusion roared, it suddenly leaped up, stepped over Zhao Yuzhen, and ran towards Yan Zhantian, colliding with the Pojun Sword in his hand.

At this moment, the whole mountain seemed to be shaken, the lion illusion disappeared instantly, and Yan Zhantian was also shocked back.

"Among the five great sword immortals, only you, Zhao Yuzhen, have never entered the martial arts world, but you have been given the title of Dao Sword Immortal. Today I have the honor to give it a try, and it really lives up to the title." Yan Zhantian said slowly, and then shouted loudly: "The wrathful sword returns!"

The Pojun sword in his hand suddenly returned to the sheath. Thunder in the sky sounded when it was unsheathed, and thunder sounded again when it was put back into the sheath.

In an instant, the surging and furious sword intent, like a giant net, enveloped Zhao Yuzhen from all directions.

"One success and one failure is called a calamity. From this point on, there are countless calamities. Infinite swords, infinite calamities. Those who enter this calamity will never recover from it in their lifetimes. Infinite sword formation, rise!"

Zhao Yuzhen muttered to himself, and put the index and middle fingers of his left hand together, drew across the peach blossom sword, and then gently swung the sword with his right hand. Suddenly, the peach wood sword turned into dozens or hundreds of swords, covering the sky and the earth, and rushed towards Yan Zhantian.

The onlookers all looked intently, only to see that the meeting of the Angry Sword Intent and the Infinite Sword Formation was silent. The surging Angry Sword Intent continued to dissipate like light smoke, and the countless peach wood swords also shattered like flowers in the mirror and the moon in the water.

After this sword strike, Zhao Yuzhen and Yan Zhantian stood facing each other.

Zhao Yuzhen was still as elegant and handsome as ever, with his purple robe fluttering in the wind, but the bamboo hat on Yan Zhantian's head had split into two pieces and fell to the ground, revealing a face covered with sword marks. Under the cloak, the hand holding the Pojun sword was shaking constantly.

Wu Xin clicked his tongue and shook his head: "So he looks so scary, no wonder he wears a bamboo hat every day. But this duel was really exciting."

Xie Xuan sighed softly, "One is the Angry Sword Immortal who 'traveled across three thousand miles and used his sword to defeat millions of masters', and the other is the Taoist Sword Immortal who 'a divine cloud fell on the earth and could cause chaos in the world'. How could their duel not be exciting?"

Yan Zhantian looked at Zhao Yuzhen indifferently and said in a deep voice: "I lost because I am not as skilled as him. The world has always believed that the Lone Sword Immortal is the best swordsman among the five great swordsmen, because his courage to rule the city alone is unparalleled in the world. But now it seems that your sword is the best in the world."

After saying that, he turned and left.

"Finally they retreated." Wu Xin bowed respectfully to Zhao Yuzhen: "Thank you, Senior Daojianxian, for helping me out."

Zhao Yuzhen smiled lightly: "You're welcome."

Fang Muye laughed and said, "You are really cunning, you called me brother-in-law before you employed me, and called me senior after you employed me."

Wu Xin scratched his big bald head and said, "Senior Fang, you are joking."

Fang Muye asked, "Didn't you go back to Tianwaitian? Why did you come to Zhongyuan again? And why are you being chased by Yan Zhantian?"

Wu Xin said slowly: "Wuxin came here to visit an old friend, but on the way he intercepted a carrier pigeon that was originally going to Tianqi City. The letter paper carried by the carrier pigeon said that the Tang Sect had abandoned Xueyue City, and Tang Lianyue had been placed under house arrest by Old Master Tang. Tang Lian and a girl named Ye Ruoyi were also ambushed in the Tang Sect and asked for help, so I went there."

Xie Xuan was shocked when he heard this: "What? The Tang Sect actually betrayed the alliance?"

Fang Muye took over the conversation: "Yes, a few days ago, the three elders of the Tang Sect joined forces with the head of the Dark River family and the two heads of the Su family and the Xie family to set up a death trap in Luolei Mountain, intending to kill Miss Hanyi."

Xie Xuan was even more shocked. He looked at Li Hanyi in horror. After a moment, he calmed down and turned his gaze to Zhao Yuzhen: "I finally know why you came down the mountain."

He sighed, frowned, lowered his eyes slightly, and said in a low voice: "As for why the Tang Sect betrayed the alliance, I have roughly figured it out."

Fang Muye asked curiously, "I'd like to hear more details."

"In addition to its own power, Xueyue City also has the support of three major families, namely the Tang Clan in Shuzhong, the Lei Clan of the Thunderbolt Hall in Jiangnan, and the time-honored Wen Clan in Lingnan. The mother of the Grand City Lord Baili Dongjun is an elder of the previous generation of the Wen Clan. The Second City Lord is the daughter of General Lei Mengsha and has a close relationship with the Lei Clan."

Xie Xuan glanced at Li Hanyi and continued slowly, "The alliance between Xueyue City and these two families has existed since the city was founded. Only the Tang Sect has always been at odds with the Lei Family Fort. The alliance with Xueyue City was only a trend of the times and because Tang Lianyue was on good terms with the three city lords."

"I heard that Brother Baili disappeared from Snow Moon City three months ago and his whereabouts are unknown. Without his deterrent power, the Tang Sect elders will inevitably be tempted to make moves. Add to that the involvement of Dark River and even other forces, and it's not surprising that they would betray the alliance."

"Also, I heard from Changfeng that he has just accepted a young man named Xiao Se as his apprentice. I'm afraid the chaos this time didn't just start from the martial arts world." Xie Xuan's gaze looked towards the north, deep and meaningful.

"It should be as Brother Xie said."

Fang Muye nodded secretly. He knew all this because of his identity as a time traveler, but Xie Xuan was able to infer the whole story from just a few pieces of information. His intelligence and wisdom was truly admirable.

Li Hanyi's eyes were cold, and he snorted coldly: "No matter where it comes from, I will break it with one sword."

Xie Xuan couldn't help but laugh: "What a great sword that breaks it, it's really your style, Li Hanyi. Although Brother Zhao has gone down the mountain, and Brother Fang is here, and you are fine now, I still want to know what the result of the battle at Sunset Thunder Mountain was that day?"

"Su Changhe, Xie Qidao, and the three elders of the Tang Clan were all killed by him alone. As for Su Muyu, he let her go." Li Hanyi glanced at Fang Muye and said lightly.

Xie Xuan and Wu Xin were shocked and couldn't help but gasp.

The six people Li Hanyi mentioned were all, without exception, masters of the Free and Easy Heaven Realm who had been famous for many years. Among them, Su Changhe and Su Muyu should have reached the Great Free and Easy Realm, but they ended up in Fang Muye's hands with five dead and one escaped. With such martial power, they must have already entered...

The two of them thought of the legendary realm at the same time.

Xie Xuan looked at Fang Muye solemnly and said, "Brother Fang is really a man of hidden talents. I'm sorry that I am so shortsighted."

"Xie, you are serious." Fang Muye smiled and turned his gaze to Wuxin: "Wuxin, go on."

“Yes, senior.” Wu Xin sighed and smiled bitterly. “I went to support Tang Lian and the others. I thought the opponents would only be people from the Tang Sect. I never thought that I would meet the Angry Sword Immortal again. In order to let Tang Lian and Ye Ruoyi escape to send a message, I stopped the Angry Sword Immortal alone, and that’s why he chased me.”

Fang Muye smiled and praised: "You are a man of loyalty and righteousness."

Wu Xin's expression suddenly became serious, and he said in a deep voice: "Senior Fang, according to the information I received, Lei Wujie and Xiao Se did not go directly to Lei Family Castle after leaving Xueyue City, but went to Qingcheng Mountain. However, after going down the mountain, their whereabouts disappeared. I'm afraid the situation over there is not optimistic."

Fang Muye said calmly, "I have arranged for Yueji and Minghou to follow them secretly, so it shouldn't be a big deal. Are you going to Leijiabao next?"

Hearing the names of Yue Ji and Ming Hou, Xie Xuan and Wu Xin were both stunned.

Wuxin came back to his senses and nodded: "Yes."

Fang Muye smiled and said, "We happen to be going to Leijiabao as well, so why not come with us?"

Wu Xin clasped his hands together and said, "Then I will respectfully obey your command."

Fang Muye looked at Xie Xuan again and asked, "Where is Brother Xie?"

Xie Xuan smiled and said, "It's rare for Leijiabao to hold a hero banquet. I was thinking of joining in the fun. If you don't mind, you can come and join us."

Fang Muye smiled and said, "That is what I wish for, but I dare not ask you."

Wu Xin suddenly said weakly: "My elders, Wu Xin has been chased by Senior Yan Zhantian for a long time and is already thirsty. Can we find a place to have some food first?"