The venue where the Wuji Sword Sect held the sword trial meeting was not at Wuji Peak, but at Wenji Peak.
Early that morning, Mu Qing and his party followed Su Si to the summit of Wuji Peak and met the peak master of Wuji Peak, Su Si's fourth senior brother Tao Lu.
Tao Lu was an ordinary-looking middle-aged man. When facing Su Si, he also looked stiff and taciturn. It was only when Su Si introduced that the young man next to him was Mu Qing that he took the initiative to make love to Mu Qing. A gift: "Master has always wanted to find the three ancestors. On behalf of Master Tao Lu, I thanked Master Mu."
Mu Qing returns the favor.
The tone of this pottery stove is somewhat similar to Bai He's yesterday.
Su Side went to sit at Huaihe Peak and said, "Fourth Senior Brother, Suzaku City does not need to participate in the competition."
Tao Lu glanced at Mu Qing and nodded, "Okay, just watch the game and then follow me to the east stand." ap.
Wenji Peak is usually a place where disciples within the sect compete with each other. There is a sword-testing square on the peak similar to that on Shengyuan Mountain, and there are also sword-asking platforms of different heights.
Although Tao Lu didn't like to talk, the elder beside him, Zhou Ming, was very enthusiastic about Mu Qing and his party. They walked along and introduced all the platforms with different functions on Wenji Peak.
Mu Qing listened very carefully, and at the same time he was concerned about the pottery stove walking in the front.
The number of disciples on Wenji Peak is the smallest except for Jinglan Peak, but it is the busiest on weekdays.
The various summits of the Sword Sect recommended their outstanding disciples to practice at Wenji Peak to prepare for the monthly test.
These disciples will determine their ranking on the Wenjian Stage, and the top ten of each month will have the qualification to stay on Wenji Peak for one year.
Within this year, the Wenji Summit provides these disciples with the same cultivation resources as the direct descendants of the main peak.
When the twelve monthly trials of that year are over, the outstanding disciples who came out of these monthly trials will also have a competition to select the ten best disciples of the year, who will be selected as the direct successors by the seven main peaks.
When Zhou Ming said this, he glanced at Tao Lu with a rather complaining look, "Let's ask whether Ji Peak is bustling, but there are still too few disciples in our family. The peak master only accepts the best disciples in a year as successors, but they obviously don't see it. Let’s ask Ji Feng.”
Tao Lu frowned and said, "Jinglan Peak is indeed more suitable for him than Wenji Peak."
Mu Qing's heart moved: "Who was the best disciple last year?"
Zhou Ming chuckled: "I know City Master Mu, Su Wuming."
"That kid's experience has always been regarded as a legend by these young guys on the mountain. Because he was the first in the monthly test in December, but he chose to participate in the year-end competition in the first year."
"You must know that you can only participate in the year-end competition once. Compared with those who have been practicing on Wenji Peak for a year and a half, he has no foundation. In fact, he can choose to participate in the competition in the second year."
"Who would have thought that this kid would stumble all the way to the end and win first place with his hidden sword skills."
Zhou Ming said happily, glanced at Tao Lu, and said with a smile: "The peak master personally came forward to accept him as a disciple, but this kid chose Jinglan Peak without knowing what he was doing. You must know that Elder Zangjian has not accepted him as a disciple for more than a hundred years. Disciple, if Elder Zangjian ignores this kid, this kid will have no way out on both sides, and it can be said that he has renounced his swordsmanship."
Mu Qing was happy for Su Wuming in his heart and smiled: "It seems that Elder Zangjian chose him."
Zhou Ming shook his head even more, "No. Elder Zangjian didn't show up at all. But this kid was so lucky. He was brought to Jinglan Peak by Elder Zangjian's only disciple. It didn't take long for him to go to the Black Sea. Wait until When he came back, he was finally recognized by Elder Zangjian and accepted as his personal successor."
When Mu Qing asked Su Wuming about Jinglan Peak last night, Su Wuming acted very wary and did not mention his senior sister at all. Mu Qing pretended to be surprised: "I know him well, and I have never heard him mention him before." Fellow disciple."
Tao Lu looked at Mu Qing, then looked away and said, "Su Wuming's senior sister Jian Wenxuan, she is very powerful and has surpassed her senior sister."
Mu Qing's heart moved. The "senior sister" Tao Lukou mentioned should be Bai He.
Bai He's realm has stagnated over the years, but he is a Saint King realm swordsman who has actually survived two heavenly tribulations.
Jian Wenxuan is stronger than Bai He.
And this pottery stove can evaluate the two of them so calmly, and his strength is probably even higher than that of the two women.
These thoughts flashed through Mu Qing's mind, and he no longer wanted to inquire about the news. He followed Zhou Ming's words to communicate, and the atmosphere between them was quite good.
Soon, the stands for watching the game arrived.
Today's weather is extremely good, the sky is clear and clear, and even the continuous wind and snow have stopped.
The view here is excellent. Mu Qing looked down according to Zhou Ming's guidance and found that the stand they were on was a wide platform built on a cliff. Under the cliff, towering stone pillars and towering giant trees intertwined. There are hundreds of stone platforms scattered here and there.
Mu Qing looked at the white mist slowly moving between the stone platforms, his eyes slightly focused: "Is this?"
Zhou Ming smiled and said: "This is Luojian Valley. There are eighty-one large and small sword acupoints in the valley. The sword acupoints are connected in the earth veins. The source is the sword-washing pool on Jinglan Peak. This white mist is the sword-washing pool. The sword flower that has seeped into the earth's veins over countless years."
"And these stone platforms are where the sword summits are held every ten years. Even if the disciples can't get a ranking in this competition, they can still gain a lot by being among the swordsmen."
"In addition, there are rumors that this sword point is not only connected to the sword washing pool, but also to the sword tomb. Therefore, although these sword flowers are a great tonic, the murderous aura contained in them can also make people retreat instead of advancing. .”
Mu Qing smiled strangely: "Rumor?"
Zhou Ming laughed "haha", waved his hands and said, "What else can you say? Just say it is connected to the Sword Tomb. Those naughty disciples are really not afraid of death and dare to get into it."
Mu Qing understood.
Mu Qing and his party arrived very early, and the figures on the platform elsewhere on the cliff were still a little thin. Tao Lu turned to look at Mu Qing and said bluntly: "Senior sister, after meeting you yesterday, something was wrong. What happened between you two?"
Mu Qing looked at Tao Lu, and the two of them looked at each other. Mu Qing was surprised by the strange scrutiny in Tao Lu's eyes, and smiled belatedly: "Master Bai wanted to give me a jade bracelet, but I refused. Yes, Sister Qingyu appeared later and chatted with her for a few words. If Peak Master Bai is in something wrong, he may have figured something out."
Tao Luo Banzheng's expression softened a lot. He nodded, turned around and walked back the way he came. He waited until he was about to disappear and said, "If you need anything, just ask Elder Zhou. If you ask Jifeng for anything, I can give it to you." you."
Mu Qing shook his head: "Jianzong treats guests too warmly, Mu Qing is already satisfied."
As soon as Tao Lu and the two left, a chuckle suddenly sounded: "Uncle Tao likes Uncle Bai, many people know it."
Mu Qing looked around and saw Lu Manqing standing on the edge of the platform. He couldn't help but smile and said, "It seems that Peak Master Bai doesn't like him."
Lu Manqing was a little curious: "Why do you say that?"
Mu Qing said: "If someone had enlightened him, Peak Master Bai would not be like this."
Lu Manqing glanced at Mu Qing in surprise when he heard this, nodded, and then said softly: "Then do you know who Uncle Bai's sweetheart is?"
Mu Qing noticed that Lu Manqing's expression was quite strange. The image of Lu Tai came to mind and he quickly shook his head, "I don't know."
Lu Manqing blinked and said, "Uncle Bai has three things on his mind, and you took care of one of them for her."
Mu Qing suddenly remembered the old things he heard just last night, and his eyes shone with surprise.
What Bai He actually likes is the second disciple Fu Xinghe who was suppressed in the Sword Prison?
Lu Manqing came closer, glanced at the only higher platform on the left, and said softly: "Last night, Elder He talked about the reason why the two junior uncles did not communicate with each other. In addition to the tragic incident, this is actually also a very important issue. reason."
Mu Qing nodded lightly, hesitated for a while, and asked curiously: "Why did you mention these personal secrets of your teacher to me?"
Lu Manqing said helplessly: "Because my master also has a heart problem."
Mu Qing raised his eyebrows and looked around, finding that Murong Jing and the other girls were leaning over from nowhere, looking like they were listening to something wonderful.
Mu Qing lowered his voice: "Does Sect Master Lu like Peak Master Bai?"
Lu Manqing asked, "Isn't Master Bai bad?
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Mu Qing recalled the peaceful and gentle temperament he felt when he first met Bai He. He subconsciously wanted to nod, but he stabilized his neck in time and said vaguely: "They are all seniors."
Lu Manqing raised his eyebrows and said, "I think you can help my master relieve Uncle Bai of another heart problem."
Mu Qing guessed, "Are you referring to Old Sect Master Bai's affairs?"
"Yes." Lu Manqing nodded seriously, then said with a bit of frustration: "I have lost the qualification to study the Sword Scripture, so I can only place my hope on you and Junior Brother Su."
Mu Qing was puzzled: "As far as I know, the only people who have comprehended the Sword Scripture are the peak masters and senior elders. You haven't comprehended the Sword Scripture yet, right?"
"Sect Leader Lu didn't directly give you a place?"
"In fact, Master only gave one place." Lu Manqing looked at Mu Qing with a smile and said slowly: "After I came back from the Black Sea, I have successfully broken through to the middle stage of mortal transformation. I thought I could pass this competition and become the second qualified person. Qualified person, but Master does not allow me to participate in the competition."
Lu Manqing's remarks made everyone a little confused.
Lu Manqing copied the exact words dryly: "Your realm is not stable now. Understanding the Sword Sutra too early will be detrimental to your future growth."
"These are Master's exact words. There is nothing I can do about it. Master's fate is more important."
A light flashed in Mu Qing's mind, and he suddenly remembered the secrets Lu Tai had told him, and then thought of Lu Tai's arrangements, and he could figure it out.
This sword trial meeting is different from the past. The purpose is to use these outstanding swordsman geniuses to understand the sword scripture and try to break the seal set by Bai Ke.
Because of the existence of the sword, the risk is even greater.
Lu Manqing had been observing Mu Qing's expression, and couldn't help but ask: "You met Master last night, do you know more specific details about the sword tomb?"
Mu Qing avoided Lu Manqing's clear gaze and said helplessly: "Since Sect Master Lu doesn't want to tell you, then I won't tell you even if I know."
Lu Manqing said angrily: "Master is worried that I will be injured, but since I am the number one person in the Sword Sect, there is no reason to back down at this time?"
Mu Qing was even more helpless.
At this time, there were more and more people on the surrounding platform. Mu Qing even saw a lot of familiar faces. When he turned around, he found that Lu Manqing was still there, and couldn't help but persuade him: "Since you have guessed Sect Master Lu's plan, then find him." Let’s have a good talk with him.”
Lu Manqing shook his head: "My master has announced this matter, and there is no possibility of changing it. In addition, my master arranged for me to stay with you and learn from you."
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An obvious black line appeared on Mu Qing's forehead. He raised his head and looked at the platform on the upper left. The leader was looking back with a smile but not a smile.
Mu Qing laughed angrily.
Lu Tai's move made it clear that he did not want him to carry out his afternoon plan smoothly.
