On the cliff, stood a man.
He was wearing a Taoist robe, with a token hanging from his waist, and was dressed like a disciple of the Immortal Sect, but he was broad-shouldered, with a full beard, and a pair of big eyes that looked fierce and wary.
No one was around.
The man nodded secretly and whispered: "Come up -"
A figure jumped out from the grass under the cliff. It was a handsome young man. Before he could stand still, two stout men jumped out from behind, both dressed as disciples of the Immortal Sect, and they were looking around and furtively.
"Senior Brother Zhong, the Buddhist Scripture Cave is not far from here."
"Well, let's go separately-"
The four people in disguise followed the herb-gathering path to the top of the mountain, each brushed off the grass clippings on their bodies and hurried away.
Zhong Jian and Yan Chi were both Taoist disciples and knew the situation in Beiqishan very well, so they took Tianbao and Renliang to act separately. Fortunately, no accidents were encountered on the way. The four of them found the Sutra Cave one after another, split open the vegetation and thorns with their swords, and got in.
The dark cave is filled with various items.
Tianbao stood guard at the entrance of the cave with a knife, and Renliang found a torch to light it up.
Zhong Jian and Yan Chi were rummaging through the piles of items. After a while, they each made a sound of joy -
"Haha, several jars of lamp oil are intact!"
"Senior brother, the Five Thunder Stone is the key. With this thing, great things can be accomplished!"
"oh?"
"You didn't practice Taoism back then, so you don't know something. The Taoist sect has a self-created magical power called Shenxiao Tianlei. The five thunder stones refined with saltpeter, sulfur and other substances through the Taoist sect's secret method are the Shenxiao Tianlei. This is where the Dharma Door lies. Its sound is like thunder from the sky, its sound is astonishing, it can blow a living person into powder, and it has the power to crack mountains and crack rocks."
"Is it useful?"
"Just twist a lamp to ignite it. If you add lamp oil, it will be more powerful. However, you must avoid it in time to avoid unintentional disasters. Let's see——"
Yan Chi explained the usage and taboos of the Five Thunder Stones, and then said: "There are still dozens of Five Thunder Stones. Today, the mountains are not well defended. The underground palace of Xuanwu Pavilion is not known to outsiders. You and I are like this, and so... …”
In a wooden box, there are dozens of round black stones, all about the size of a fist, wrapped in oilcloth, which are what Yan Chi calls the Five Thunder Stones. He put the five thunder stones into several clay pots, tore strips of cloth and soaked them in lamp oil to make lamp twists, and then tied them with the lamp oil jars.
Zhong Jian found wooden sticks and Tianbao, picked up two jars of lamp oil and two cans of Five Thunder Stones, and walked out. Without looking back, he said: "Don't waste the time, remember!"
"Brother Zhong, don't worry. See you at the bottom of the mountain!"
Yan Chi bundled all the remaining lamp oil and five thunder stones together, but Renliang was worried.
"If this large pile of things were encountered, wouldn't it be obvious..."
"What are you afraid of! Just talk about the lamp oil used on the mountain."
"Five Thunder Stones..."
"Charcoal!"
"this……"
"If you delay any longer, you will lose time and your third brother will not be able to spare you!"
"Uh-huh!"
…
Xuanwu Pavilion.
The mountain terrace in front of Xuanwu Pavilion is spacious enough, but it has become crowded at this time.
A total of six to seven hundred people were enclosed within the stone railings. They did not look like guests watching a ceremony, but rather like lambs to be slaughtered.
But no one complained, or in other words, no one had the strength to complain.
After being hungry for two consecutive days and getting up early to climb the mountain, I was already exhausted from the torment. What's more, facing more than a dozen monks and more than a hundred immortal disciples with bare hands, people dare not think of anything wrong.
Yu Ye walked around in the crowd, then chose a place to sit down. More than ten feet away is the stone railing. As long as he jumps off the ground, he can fly over in an instant.
According to Jiaoying, since it is a formation, it has a gate of life and a gate of death. This may be the location of the Shengmen Gate, but it is only speculation and difficult to determine. The formation is closely related to the time, and the vitality and murderous intent also change accordingly.
Zhong Quan, Zhong Yi and a dozen other brothers sat with him. He was not tall and wore a bamboo hat, so he would not attract attention even if he was hiding among a group of strong men.
However, since he set foot on the mountain, he has tightened his heartstrings and is always paying attention to the disturbances around him.
Looking at the sky, it was almost time, and people from all walks of life were gathered here. Nanshan, Bu Yi and other four foundation-building monks still did not show up.
Instead, he saw Gan Xing, standing far away with his two companions. Compared to before, that person seemed different.
"The auspicious time has come!"
Someone shouted.
The main door of Xuanwu Pavilion slowly opened, and two people walked out, it was Nanshan and Bu Yi.
Taofeng and others on the stone steps in front of the door stood up to pay their respects according to the rules of the Taoist sect.
Many people in the world were informal and just sat on the ground and watched.
Yu Ye secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Nanshan and Bu Yi. Although he was afraid of masters of foundation building, he was even more afraid of masters hiding in the dark. The other two foundation-building monks were still missing.
"hehe!"
Nanshan smiled and nodded with everyone, then stood on the top of the stone steps, glanced around, and said loudly: "Heaven and earth witness that our Beiqi Mountain Immortal Sect was founded today. Nanshan Bucai, Yi, is the first sect leader. Bu Yi and the three Fellow Taoist, I am an elder of the Immortal Sect. There are also thirteen hall masters and thirty-two disciples under my sect, as well as more than 900 lay disciples."
"Wait!"
Taofeng and his companions looked at each other and said anxiously: "We only came here to watch the ceremony, how could we become disciples overnight..."
"presumptuous!"
Before he finished speaking, he heard a scolding——
"I would like to respectfully call you Sect Master!"
Bu Yi took a step forward and glared at Taofeng fiercely.
Taofeng only felt an inexplicable power coming over him, and his whole body was suddenly ice-cold. He stepped back down the stone steps and almost fell to the ground. His expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly struggled and said: "Master..."
His companions were all astonished.
I originally thought that there was a ritual in the Immortal Gate celebration, where one should worship the heaven and the earth and offer three animals. Even lighting three incense sticks would be considered a formality to show the gods. No one thought of anything. He announced the establishment of the Immortal Sect in one sentence, and then accepted everyone as a disciple.
"hehe!"
Nanshan smiled slightly, waved to Bu Yi and said, "Just discipline me more in the future and know the rules..."
"No-"
A group of Taoist disciples in Daze were forced to keep silent, but there was a lot of noise on the mountain terrace.
"We are rough people and can't abide by the rules of the Immortal Sect..."
"Aren't you here to watch the ceremony? Why are you forced to enter..."
"Damn it, you're hungry, why did you become a disciple of the Immortal Sect..."
"I'm not happy either..."
"Fuck whoever you love, let us brothers go home..."
Six to seven hundred people from all over Daze were all tyrannical people. They had swallowed their composure before, forced by the situation, and wanted to wait and see. Unexpectedly, the Beiqi Mountain side went back on their words again, and with someone taking the lead in the fight, it suddenly became like a fire. Pour oil and fry the pot on the spot.
While shouting, twenty or thirty men jumped up.
Nanshan was still neither anxious nor annoyed, and said with a smile: "The Immortal Sect pays attention to fate. Since someone wants to leave, please -"
After hearing what he said, a few men lifted their feet and left the mountain flat, and it was unimpeded. Then more than twenty people followed suit and jumped over the stone railing one after another.
More gangsters stood up.
Zhong Quan and Zhong Yi could not bear it either, but Yu Ye stopped them with his eyes.
At this moment, changes suddenly occurred.
Twenty or thirty men had just walked out more than ten feet away when they were suddenly blocked by a group of Immortal Sect disciples. More Immortal Sect disciples then rushed over, waving their swords and slashing wildly. The men in the Jianghu were unarmed and exhausted, unable to resist. Suddenly, blood and flesh flew everywhere, and screams could not be heard.
Everyone on the mountain was shocked and burst into laughter. But before they could escape from danger, a burst of light burst out. But in the blink of an eye, the entire mountain terrace and Xuanwu Pavilion were shrouded in a layer of white light. Some people didn't know the depth and hit the light directly, but they flew up and fell to the ground with a "bang". They had bleeding from the mouth and nose and passed out.
At the same time, a loud shout sounded above everyone’s heads——
"Those who disobey will be killed without mercy!"
The chaotic scene suddenly became silent.
What is disobedience? It means betraying the Immortal Sect. Why betrayal? Recruiting disciples by force, only if they obey, otherwise it will be regarded as betrayal and they will be killed without mercy!
Power and domineering are nothing more than this; viciousness and ruthlessness are nothing more than this!
Under the white light, six to seven hundred people were horrified. Tao Feng and other disciples of Da Ze Dao Sect stood in panic, and they also did not dare to make a sound. Only Nanshan stood on the high stone steps, with leering eyes, a smile on his lips, and an arrogant expression.
"There is a common saying: If you don't eat the toast, you will be punished by drinking it!"
Nanshan said softly, and then said coldly: "Every disciple listens to the order, registers his name one by one, goes forward and kowtows to the master, and swears loyalty. Anyone who violates the rules will be killed without mercy!"
Another killing without mercy!
The so-called kowtow to the master of the sect means kneeling down and kowtowing as a disciple. This move is no small matter!
Nanshan flicked his sleeves and said without any doubt: "The thirty-two disciples of Daze kneel down first, with Tao Feng as the leader, kneeling down——"
Taofeng stood at the foot of the stone steps. He was once free and bold and proud, but at this moment, his face was flushed and his eyes were wide open.
Nanshan actually forced him to kneel down and surrender, which was simply a great shame and humiliation.
And if he didn't kneel down, he would definitely die.
Once he kneels down, he may be able to survive, but the entire Daze Daomen will fall to the ground with him and suffer humiliation for him. Should he die standing or live on his knees...
His companions were also shocked and angry, but also speechless. Faced with life, death and humiliation, it is really difficult to make a choice.
Many Jianghu men were stunned in place, with different expressions.
Although there are many cunning and dirty people in the world, there are also many people who value reputation and integrity. And life or death is equally difficult to choose.
Yu Ye in the crowd looked normal, but secretly his heart sank.
Nanshan's ruthless scheming and vicious methods far exceeded anyone he knew. With his current ability, he simply cannot deal with such a powerful enemy. What's more, they are now trapped in a formation and surrounded from all sides. Perhaps, he could not escape the choice of life and death in the wild.
However, he never paid attention to the worries of life and death until the last moment. What he focused on was the formation, Divination, and the other two foundation-building monks who had not yet appeared.
Of course, the two brothers Zhong Jian, Yan Chi and Tian Bao were what he missed the most.
Now that the situation is critical and imminent, why has there been no movement?
Could it be that Yan Chi forgot the time, or Zhong Jian had an accident...
"Kneel down——"
Then he heard a scream from Nanshan, and with its power, it was like a huge boulder covering the top, forcing Taofeng's legs to tremble and sweat pouring down his forehead. But Taofeng stared hard and tried not to kneel, raising his head and shouting: "A scholar can be killed but not humiliated——"
Before he could finish his roar, thunder suddenly sounded from the sky——
"boom……"
