I have been bound in a forbidden place for five hundred years. Why are you crying when I am a casual

The screams at this moment pierced the sky, as if piercing everyone's eardrums.

Look sideways.

Even though everyone present was a cultivator, and even though many of them had blood on their hands, they still couldn't help but feel their stomachs churning when they saw the scene by the pond.

That scene was too bloody.

Even the most ruthless demon cultivator would feel horrified when seeing this. Senior Brother Gao was cut open alive, and the dragon carefully selected and ate his liver bit by bit. What was even more terrifying was that it was not known whether the dragon seemed to particularly enjoy fresh ingredients, or whether Senior Brother Gao was still very strong even though his realm was suppressed.

Even though he had been disemboweled, he was still alive the whole time!

This meant that he could only watch himself being eaten bit by bit, truly unable to live or die. He could even cry for help at the beginning, but later on, he stopped crying for help:

"Kill me, please kill me."

"I don't want this, I don't want this, please, please kill me, help me get rid of it, please..."

He howled in agony, wishing someone would kill him.

Such torture is not only physical, but also mental, which is unbearable. Under such pain, for him at this moment, death is a relief.

Just a pity.

The Penglai group did not grant his plea, but only cheered him on:

"Brother Gao, don't worry, we will save you."

"Hold on, don't give up!"

"We won't give up on you, just hold on!"

It seemed like there was some affection between fellow disciples, but in fact, when they turned around, someone whispered:

"Although he is beyond saving, he is the closest to the dragon now. It is better for him to be alive than dead. Maybe when we find a solution later, he can help us. If he dies, it will be a waste."

obviously.

save people?

Or help him get rid of it?

This is obviously impossible.

This group of people didn't dare to step forward to rescue him, and they didn't even have the intention to help him get rid of his worries. Instead, they planned to take advantage of this poor Junior Brother Gao, even though they hadn't figured out how to use him next.

This isn't just one person's idea.

This was the unanimous thought of all the monks on Penglai Fairy Island. Their eyes were always filled with absolute calmness and indifference deep in their bones, as if the companion who was suffering unimaginable pain was not their fellow disciple who had been with them day and night, but just a passerby who was only temporarily useful but could be discarded at will.

This scene gave everyone in the academy a chill.

Look at each other.

He subconsciously stayed away from the monks on Penglai Island.

He is so cruel to his own people, it is hard to imagine how cruel he will be next. If they can use their companions as tools, there is almost no doubt that these people will also use them as a stone to test the waters.

really.

Just as this thought came to mind, someone from Penglai pointed at a few people:

"You guys, go up and take a look."

Varied……

what?

Those people were stunned.

"What are you standing there for?" The Penglai disciple said with an impatient look on his face:

"To reach the Star Skeleton Dragon Tree, this pond is the only way. We can't stay here until next year, so we must learn more information. Similarly, this information must be explored by humans."

"You guys are too weak to be of much use anyway. Even if I suppress you, the suppression level will have very little effect on you. It's just right for you to try it now."

As soon as these words came out.

Those people suddenly turned pale.

All of them were Confucian scholars who had just enrolled at Taihang Academy. Their own strength was not that strong, although they were suppressed here due to their low cultivation level, their realm was not too miserable.

but……

That’s a dragon, a dragon that’s still eating people!

Letting them go would be like sending them to their deaths.

"You...why don't you go?" one of them said bravely.

The Penglai disciple's face immediately darkened, and the aura of the Spirit Transformation Stage instantly surged up, turning into a strong pressure, pressing towards the man. The Confucian scholar was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, so how could he withstand this? He was immediately oppressed by the Spirit Transformation pressure and his face turned pale, and his hands and feet were cold.

Then the Penglai disciple sneered, "Do you really think we wouldn't dare attack you just because of that old Tianlu's rules?"

"I'll tell you."

"From now on, you have to go, whether you want to or not!"

“No choice!”

As he spoke, he suddenly summoned his magic weapon and stared coldly at the Confucian scholars.

"Teacher?" Xiao Ping'an, who was standing next to him, was shocked when he saw this scene and looked at Gu Xiu for help.

But Gu Xiu shook his head and said in a voice transmission: "Don't worry, this can also be considered a lesson."

really.

"Stop!" Yu Mufeng on the other side finally couldn't sit still anymore. He was a good guy, so naturally he couldn't just watch others being forced to death.

just.

The people of Penglai Fairy Island were obviously well prepared. They saw another Void Refining Great Master come out almost at the same moment Yu Mufeng walked out. His aura instantly locked onto Yu Mufeng and he said with a smile:

"Friend Yu, in this urgent matter, we must make decisions based on our own urgency. Please be patient and don't be impatient."

"They're just a few insignificant little ants. If they can help us find a way out, they've certainly played a role. I don't think Fellow Daoist Yu would want to turn against us just for a few little ants, right?"

Yu Mufeng frowned and was about to speak.

He then glanced at the other Confucian scholars behind him and said quietly, "Or rather, if Fellow Daoist Yu is really going to fight me and the others for these few people, I must warn you that you alone cannot protect everyone here, and more people will die."

As soon as these words came out.

Yu Mufeng's face instantly became extremely ugly.

indeed.

He always wanted to protect more people, so he would never have a conflict with the Penglai group if possible, because if a conflict really happened, the people who came from the academy this time would probably suffer heavy casualties.

He is alone.

There's really no way to protect everyone.

"Teacher, what should we do next?" Xiao Ping'an was a little worried.

But Gu Xiu replied softly: "Keep watching."

"What are you guys still standing there for?" Seeing Yu Mufeng's silence, the Penglai disciple didn't ask him what he meant, but directly said to the Confucian scholars:

"You're not leaving now, are you really waiting for me to take action?"

"I'm reminding you, if you go in now, there might still be a way to survive, but if you're unwilling, then that possible way to survive will only lead to death."

At this moment, the Confucian scholars felt like they had become the monks being swallowed by a dragon, isolated and helpless with no one to turn to for help.

Exactly.

Even though they were afraid and timid, under the coercion of the other party, they had no choice but to stand up and walk towards the center of the pool.

This person is right.

If they go to explore the way, they may still have a chance to survive, although it is very slim, but at least it is a chance. But if they don't leave, once the other party takes action, they will no longer have any chance.

The dragon that was enjoying the "delicacies" over there obviously noticed the situation here, and temporarily let go of the unlucky senior brother. With a leap, it came to the edge of the pool. The cold white flames in its eyes became more surging at this moment, and even saliva was dripping.

Such a look frightened the Confucian scholars who were forced to move forward and made them collapse to the ground.

There is no way out at all!

"Get up! Don't just stand there! Even if you have to die, you have to die in there!"

The monk from Penglai Island, however, showed absolutely no mercy. Seeing how pathetic they were, he immediately activated his magic weapon: "I'll give you three breaths of time. If you're still unwilling to continue after three breaths, don't blame me for being rude."

Xiao Ping'an didn't ask this time, but just looked at his teacher again.

The teacher remained expressionless and watched coldly.

"You guys stop it!"

But at this moment, Yu Mufeng stood up and said with gritted teeth, "Why are you so threatening others? I may not be able to protect everyone, but I will never let you do such a brutal thing in front of me!"

"Fellow Daoist Yu, are you planning to fight to the death?" The Void Refining cultivator who had been staring at him asked with a smile. Before Yu Mufeng could answer, he spoke again:

"But if you plan to fight to the death, are the people behind you really willing to fight with you?"

Varied……

what?

Yu Mufeng was stunned for a moment, and then he had a bad premonition in his heart.

Sure enough, the man turned around and looked at the others: "If they die, I will select a few new people from among you. Do you want to fight us to the death, or do you want to encourage them to move forward?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the back fell silent.

They are all Confucian scholars.

They read the books of sages and cultivate righteousness, but most of them are ultimately weak. When faced with life and death, how many of them can truly survive from the brink of death?

Immediately.

A voice came from the crowd:

"They really should go."

"Yeah, someone has to pay."

"Everyone, please stand up and be brave. I will...I will pray for you later."

There were only a few scattered sounds.

It was even impossible to tell who said it in the chaos.

But these few voices made the Confucian scholars over there look ashen-faced, and also made the group of monks on Penglai Fairy Island full of ridicule:

"Tsk tsk tsk, is this what they call Confucianism? It's really incredible."

"So, there are no true gentlemen in this world. When it comes to life and death, Confucianism and Taoism are nothing."

"Taihang Academy is nothing special."

"..."

These words made many people blush, but no one stood up to refute them at this time.

There is no rebuttal.

Even Xiao Ping'an was stunned at this moment, looking at the chaotic people in Taihang Academy, with a bit of confusion and bewilderment on her young face. She subconsciously looked at her teacher, opened her mouth to ask something, but didn't know where to start.

When Gu Xiu taught her enlightenment, he mainly focused on Confucianism and Taoism.

As a result, she has always had a good impression of Confucianism and Taoism, otherwise she would not want to go to the academy to study, but this scene seemed to tell her.

Confucianism and Taoism.

all fake!

and.

She put herself in Yu Mufeng's shoes and imagined herself as him, trying to find a way to crack the situation, but she found that she would be helpless if the other party used this method.

But at this moment, a warm big hand gently patted her shoulder. Xiao Ping'an turned her head and saw Gu Zhengzheng looking at her, his eyes still calm:

"This lesson is about understanding. I won't tell you any profound truths. You need to see and think for yourself."

"but……"

"Let me remind you that Confucianism is not that bad."

This made Xiao Ping'an a little confused: "Teacher..."

But Gu Xiu shook his head and glanced to the side.

"I'll go for them." Just at this moment, someone spoke. Everyone was stunned, and when they turned around to look, they were all shocked.

This person is Yu Mufeng!

As he walked out, his thin clothes rustled in the wind, but his expression was remarkably firm. "They are too weak and inexperienced. Even if they go exploring, they won't be able to discover anything. I'll go in their place. There's always a chance."

As soon as these words came out, many people in the crowd hurriedly tried to dissuade him:

"Brother Yu, you...what are you doing?"

"No, Brother Yu!"

"As long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood. At worst, we can just withdraw. Brother Yu, there's no need to do this!"

"Don't worry about me." Yu Mufeng smiled slightly and didn't say much. He just performed a very proper etiquette towards everyone, then turned around and left.

This disciple of the great scholar Mr. Tianlu now demonstrated his character as the chief disciple of Tianli Pavilion in Taihang Academy.

Even if you know the road ahead is tortuous and you may even die on the spot.

But he was still willing to go out.

And under his leadership, someone in the back gritted their teeth and said:

"Count me in!"

"I am coming too!"

"We, the people of Taihang Academy, would rather die in glory than live in disgrace!"

"A man of letters always needs some integrity. If he is afraid of death, what integrity can he have?"

"..."

More and more people are coming out.

His gaze is firm and his demeanor is calm.

See death as home!

Perhaps when faced with a life-or-death decision, many people will follow their instincts and make choices. Even Confucianism and Taoism emphasize self-preservation.

but……

This doesn't mean that this road is so bad.

Some people are as timid as mice and cower in fear, but there are also people who are willing to sacrifice their lives for justice!

This scene.

Xiao Ping'an was shocked.

She seemed to understand something, but also seemed not to understand. She was young, and although she was smart, there were some things she understood, but she didn't know how to say them.

But that's it.

Xiao Ping'an was suddenly stunned because she saw that her teacher also stepped out at this moment.

Xiao Pingan was anxious: "Teacher...you...you don't want to..."

"What else do you want?" Gu Xiu smiled: "Sacrifice your life for justice, die for others?"

The small tablet was puzzled.

I thought to myself, isn't this your intention for coming out at this time?

But Gu Xiu shook his head and said, "Teacher, today I will teach you a brand new way to break the deadlock."

Ok?

Xiao Ping'an didn't understand.

Gu Xiu, on the other hand, had already stepped out, but he did not go into the cold pond to face the terrifying dragon. Instead, he strode over to the Penglai monk who ordered people to enter the cold pond and stood in front of him.

"What? You want to go too?" The Penglai monk frowned and looked at him.

Gu Xiu shook his head: "I'm not going."

"Then you..." The Penglai monk was confused, but before he could finish his words, he saw Gu Guanqiyu Xiu reveal a brilliant smile:

"I'd like you to explore the way for me."