The leader continued to explain until everyone nodded, and then distributed the jade slips one by one.
If there are no other problems, they will be here to decide their destiny that will not change in the next few decades, even until their death.
Ding Lingtao looked around and saw that no one imprinted their spiritual consciousness immediately. He nodded without any trace and added:
"Everyone, this matter is no small matter, and you should think carefully before acting."
"But before that, there is another special thing. I believe some people have already guessed it. I won't describe it here. Just take a look for yourselves."
Chen Mo, Ye Lantian and others were moved after hearing this. Even though they were waiting for this moment, they saw no other action from the leader. They just threw out a black projectile in their hand. The object exploded in an instant and turned into a wisp of mist. Gray smoke filled the entire house.
At the same time, sections of solemn and depressing ink-colored fonts came into the mind of every monk.
Trapped Island Project:
"In the third phase, it is expected to recruit one hundred foundation-building monks, absorb the best of both worlds, and carefully cultivate a group of elites who can change the pattern of Tianyun Continent."
Tianyun Nine Sons Plan:
"The nine most outstanding people among a hundred people, with all the resources of the seven countries to support them, will definitely reach the realm of pill formation."
Five bad moves on the island:
"Don't recruit those who are greedy for life and afraid of death; don't recruit those who are weak-minded; don't recruit those who are beautiful; don't recruit those who are reckless and impatient; don't recruit those who are over fifty years old.
Conditions for entering the island:
"Voluntarily sign a deed of betrayal in triplicate. Each of the sect, the trapped demon island, and the monks will hold one copy. The trapped demon island will be a slave for twenty years. He will work hard and abide by all the rules. If he violates the rules, the island owner has the right to revoke his cultivation and expel him. Come out, or kill them on the spot."
"Voluntarily sign a death contract in triplicate. Each of the sect, the Demonic Island, and the monks will hold one copy. If you die unfortunately on the island, it will have nothing to do with the Island. No monk may seek revenge privately for any reason. It violates the law. Those who do so will do so at their own risk.”
The historical significance of Enchanted Island:
"In order to clear the obstacles in the confusing world of cultivation and restore a clear world, the word "Monk of the Demonic Island" will surely become the highest honor in the world in the future, and it will be a strong mark in the "Tianyunlu" that symbolizes eternity. , which will be praised by future generations."
After that, there is the specific location of Enchanted Island and the deadline for registration on the island:
The first month of the year 4298 in the Tianyun Calendar.
Chen Mo did a rough calculation and found that it has been less than two years so far.
"Trapped Demon Island? Haha... would anyone go to a place like this!"
Before the projectile's spiritual consciousness was released, someone laughed disdainfully, but this did not make others unhappy. On the contrary, it also added a few smiles that the heroes saw in common.
"That's true. By signing these two spiritual contracts, even if the people on the island kill us immediately, there won't be any punishment. How can there be such a good thing in the world?"
Another person shook his head and said.
A white-faced scholar waved his folding fan lightly and said with a smile: "The cowhide is making a tinkling sound. Meng Qianqiu is also from this island, but I don't see anything special about her!"
A big man next to Chen Mo continued: "Didn't you lose an arm?"
"Hahaha......."
A happy atmosphere immediately filled the Xiuxin Hall, and most of the people were laughing along with it. In order not to attract attention, Chen Mo also twitched his face a few times and joined everyone in the joy.
At the same time, he was also observing Ye Lantian's reaction.
The leader, Ding Lingtao, did not stop him and allowed everyone to make fun of him. After about half a cup of tea, he pressed down his hands and signaled everyone to silence:
"I will not comment on the matters on Demonic Island, but if you want to go there, you will no longer be able to choose the position of the sect."
"Don't worry, boss, we won't go to a place where birds don't shit and die!"
A carefree fat man shouted at the top of his lungs while imprinting his consciousness on the jade slip: "Master! Can I leave?"
Ding Lingtao smiled and said: "Of course, everyone present except Chen Mo can leave after returning the jade slip."
Chen Mo was suddenly startled, secretly thinking that what was supposed to come had finally come.
This sentence did not cause much splash. Except for Lin Yuqin who thought of the unnamed person at the beginning, the others still pretended that nothing happened. Soon, the jade slip in the hands of the leader had a second and a third. indivual......
As the number of people in the Xiuxin Hall decreased, Lin Yuqin could no longer sit still. While most of the people were gathered around the head, she walked up to Chen Mo and asked briefly in a low voice: "Brother Chen, where did you choose? "
Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "Law Enforcement Hall."
Lin Yuqin nodded: "Then I'll wait for you outside."
Chen Mo hummed, then closed his eyes to rest, ignoring other people's greetings.
It's not that he was really tired, he was just weighing the pros and cons. The harsh conditions of the Demonic Island made him suffer a loss. What he thought was easy to get into has added a few variables.
Chen Mo was not a fool. He was also worried that as the monk said before, his back foot was stabbed by a knife as soon as he stepped on the island. He signed the contract of his own free will. Who would he ask to reason with him then?
Furthermore, he and Meng Qianqiu already had conflicts. If he went there, wouldn't he be a sheep in a tiger's mouth, asking for trouble?
Chen Mo could only bet now that Mo Yuan's character and that he didn't lie about the Demonic Island were a place where the monks could truly undergo a qualitative change and be superior to their peers in all aspects.
He was very curious about one point in the introduction, what is the best of both worlds? Besides Tianyun Continent, is there another world?
How did Master Mo Yuan know about the world where seconds, minutes and hours existed? There are too many mysteries just there, solve them, or escape them?
At this moment, Chen Mo himself made the decision, and the topic returned to making choices. As Chen Mo realized, when a monk wants to ascend to a higher realm, he must bear a price that he cannot bear at the moment. Knowing is on the one hand, If you dare to do it, it is another consideration.
"Just die."
Chen Mo did not hesitate and deeply printed the words "Trapped Demon Island" on the jade slip.
He didn't want Lin Yuqin to go into danger with him, so he deceived her. For the female cultivator, she felt comfortable staying in the sect, and there was no need to explore the dangerous thorny jungle like him.
While Chen Mo was thinking about it, there were fewer and fewer monks. By the third quarter of the day, he and the head were the only two people left in the Xiuxin Hall.
Chen Mo sighed secretly, no matter what, he still had to pass the hurdle in front of him, so he presented the jade slip.
Ding Lingtao took it with a smile, put it into his storage bag without looking at it, and then said: "Chen Mo."
"Disciple is here." Chen Mo bowed and replied.
"You have been a member of Fuyun Sect for a long time, right?"
Chen Mo said: "It's been almost seven years since I returned to the head position."
"Yes." Ding Lingtao nodded: "It's been a long time. You may not have met me a few times, but I am deeply impressed by you."
Chen Mo didn't answer and listened quietly to the leader's follow-up.
"When you first entered the sect, you turned the world upside down. You asked the old disciples of Fuyun Sect to apologize to you. Then you showed off your skills in Baicao Garden. You used Shen Mingyue of Miaodan Peak as a chess piece and manipulated countless monks behind the scenes. Bigu Dan, it's you. A masterpiece, right?”
The leader told Chen Mo's calculations in recent years word by word, straight to the point, and penetrated deep into his heart.
Chen Mo said without changing his expression: "If the master feels it is inappropriate, just abolish the disciple."
Ding Lingtao burst out laughing after hearing this: "Haha! How could it be wrong? Everything is done according to the rules. You are not very young, but you are very good at using the rules to play games. You even killed Feng Yulin and others. , didn’t you leave no clue at all?”
"This disciple has never thought of killing his fellow sect members. Please let the master know for a lesson!" Chen Mo immediately knelt down on one knee and asked for instructions in a sincere tone.
Ding Lingtao said: "It doesn't have to be like this. It's not this matter that I asked you to stay today. Otherwise Pavilion Master Cao would have come to interrogate you. But then again, do you know what's going on?"
Chen Mo thought for a while and said: "Disloyal to Fuyun Sect."
"Well, that's right." Ding Lingtao nodded with satisfaction: "You didn't hand over the life soul lamp. This shows great distrust of the sect."
"In other words, you don't have any feelings for the sect. Even if you are practicing the magic arts given to you by the sect and living in the cave given to you by the sect, you still don't know how to be grateful. What this leader said is terrible. right?!"
Chen Mo had nothing to say, so he had to admit: "Everything is true."
Ding Lingtao turned around and said leisurely: "In the nearly hundred years of Fuyun Sect's history, you are the second disciple who did not hand over the Life Soul Lamp during the foundation building period."
After hearing this, Chen Mo asked: "Who is the first one?"
"It's me." Ding Lingtao replied briefly, causing Chen Mo to freeze on the spot.
Seeing that Chen Mo hadn't reacted yet, Ding Lingtao smiled to himself and said:
"There is a saying in the secular world that is very good. Compassion does not control soldiers, and righteousness does not control wealth. The leader, the leader, is actually a door. He does not need to do too many things in this life, as long as he does two things Good is enough.”
"Open the door and close the door..." Chen Mo said slowly.
Ding Lingtao nodded: "Yes, these two things are easier said than done, and it is even more difficult to master a balance. Therefore, in this position, you must not have any emotions towards the sect. This is the only way. You can stay out of the situation and make the best choice for the sect no matter when and where you are."
Chen Mo could tell that Ding Lingtao wanted to train him and take over as the next leader, but at this juncture, he couldn't take the initiative to speak, so he chose to remain silent.
"A qualified leader must first have an independent identity and background, and secondly, he must be cold and decisive in his actions. Judging from the current situation, you can do these three things. How about it? Chen Mo, are you interested in becoming the leader of a sect? "
Chen Mo said: "How dare I take charge of the lifeline of a sect because my disciples are not very talented and have little knowledge. Please ask the leader to take back his life."
"Well," Ding Lingtao nodded and said: "You are indeed still very immature in the way you deal with things. However, if you are willing to work hard to learn, you are still expected to become the head of Fuyun Sect in twenty years. At least for this head. Among the candidates we are looking for, you are the most promising one."
Chen Mo didn't know what to say. He originally thought that if he didn't hand over the life soul lamp, he would suffer some physical pain at most, but he didn't expect that the leader would give up his position. In this case, he would still need to go to the Demonic Island. ?
Seeing that Chen Mo was silent, Ding Lingtao quietly took out the jade slip he presented and said lightly:
"Actually, even if I didn't read it, I could guess that you were writing about Demonic Island, including the group of monks in the temple just now. They only needed to show one expression, and I could tell that they were inseparable. This is the leader's. If I have the ability to observe, you will also have it in the future.”
"Chen Mo, you want to form an elixir, you want to go further in your practice, why do you have to give up the basics and chase the weak? In the end, Tianyun Nine Sons will only let you form an elixir, and you will stay in the sect and inherit the great unification, the same Being able to form elixirs, do you know how much the leader's annual salary is? Do you know how much scarce resources the leader can obtain if he only wants to be greedy?"
The two most straightforward words almost destroyed Chen Mo's psychological defense, but at this moment, a trace of caution came into play. Chen Mo breathed a long sigh of relief and said slowly: "Master, what a person. Good position.”
Ding Lingtao was so smart that he could hear the implication of Chen Mo's words. If it was such a good opportunity, it would have been snatched away long ago. How could it be his turn to be picky here?
"Compared to you, what the leader lacks most is time. However, everything in this world has gains and losses. Trading resources for time is already very appropriate." Ding Lingtao said earnestly.
Chen Mo asked: "Can the position of head allow me to enter the Nascent Soul realm?"
Ding Lingtao smiled and shook his head and said: "There are more than a million monks in the world, so why are there only a few dozen of Yuanying old monsters? In addition to qualifications, opportunities, resources, sometimes you also need that ray of good fortune in the world. The position of leader can at best protect you. Reaching the late stage of foundation building, and then going up, it all depends on your personal strength."
The leader's words have made it very clear, whether to choose a stable practice within the sect or to take a gamble on unknown risks. The former can guarantee a hope of ending the elixir formation period, while the latter has an uncertain future and life and death.
Chen Mo thought for a while, sighed and said, "This matter has a great impact on this disciple, so we cannot make an immediate decision."
Ding Lingtao smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. If you give the answer now, it will disappoint me. You have three years to think about it, and allowing you to come back after failing the experience on the Demonic Island is also a way out for you. "
Chen Mo immediately knelt down and said, "Thank you, Master!"
"Chen Mo, but the ugly words are ahead." Ding Lingtao added: "You only have three years. If you miss something, you will miss it. This leader will not wait for you too long, that's one thing."
"As for what happened today, God knows it and the earth knows it. You know it and I know it. It must never be passed into the ears of a third person again. You know the consequences..."
Chen Mo asked the leader to rest assured, and the latter nodded with satisfaction and immediately threw out a dark purple token.
"This is the left guardian token of the Fuyun Sect. It has some of the high-level authority of the sect. During these three years, you should also feel the taste of power. If you have nothing else to do, please step down."
Chen Mo was overjoyed and responded repeatedly while exiting the Heart Cultivation Hall. Good luck and bad luck depended on each other. Unexpectedly, not only was he not punished this time, but he also got a token. Things in the world are really unpredictable!
When Chen Mo walked out, all the monks had left. Only Lin Yuqin was left in the spacious outer hall, standing there under the sunset, like a paper-cut painting in a shadow puppet show.
Seeing Chen Mo walking out, she immediately came over and said, "How's it going? What did the leader tell you?"
Chen Mo sighed and said: "Don't mention it, it's nothing serious. When I was reporting for foundation building, the old man asked me for favors, so I argued with him for a few words, and he complained to the head."
Lin Yuqin groaned, and then said angrily: "Why are there still such people? No wonder you were not included in the roll call just now. It's so annoying! Did the leader punish you?"
The two of them walked side by side down the stone steps of the Xiuxin Hall. Chen Mo said, "I was fined two hundred contribution points, and I was told that the punishment would be doubled next time."
"Alas." Lin Yuqin sighed and said nothing more. The stone steps were decreasing step by step, and it was soon time for the two of them to part ways. Lin Yuqin spoke first and said:
"By the way, Brother Chen, I signed up for the Demonic Island. We may not meet again in the future."
Chen Mo's heart suddenly twitched, but soon he pretended to be nonchalant and said, "You're so good, why do you want to go there?"
Lin Yuqin laughed and said: "I can't always be helped by you. You have helped me a lot in the secret realm. It is said that the trial on the Demonic Island is very powerful. After I have experienced it, it will be me who helps you."
Chen Mo rarely answered, and the two of them parted unexpectedly. Chen Mo continued to walk forward, with Lin Yuqin following behind. After pondering for a moment, Chen Mo turned around and said seriously:
"Yuqin, you shouldn't go. It's definitely not a place where people can stay. It can be seen from the two contracts they asked to sign. Furthermore, Demonic Island must be an organization with the nature of exterminating demons. What impact can you, a girl, have on the war between good and evil?"
"In other words, the world of cultivation does not need and will not lack a female cultivator to throw her life and blood. Once you go to the Demonic Island, some things are not yours to decide. Just stay in the sect well, at least I I hope you do."
A series of words made Lin Yuqin froze on the spot. When Chen Mo saw her lonely expression, he felt a trace of regret for no reason. Who was she? Who are you qualified to teach others how to survive?
The situation fell into an awkward situation. Chen Mo turned around and continued walking forward. Lin Yuqin still followed. After about a stick of incense, Lin Yuqin suddenly asked;
"Brother Chen, did you write about the Law Enforcement Hall on the jade slip?"
Chen Mo's footsteps paused.
Chen Mo had no way to answer this question. If she answered yes, then the meeting between the two on the Demon Island would be more embarrassing than any embarrassing scene. If the answer was no, why did she lie in the first place? This will lead Lin Yuqin to a place of misunderstanding.
And everything he said before further supports this point. It's no wonder that Lin Yuqin's face looks ugly.
As expected, Lin Yuqin then said: "Brother Chen, I know that I am just like a follower now, always annoying you by your side, but now there is a chance, if you say Lin Yuqin to me, please stop annoying me, no, like this Well, you only need to answer: Am I very annoyed? If so, then I will leave you forever and never appear in your sight. Brother Chen, I will definitely do what I say this time!"
Chen Mo didn't expect Lin Yuqin to be so extreme.
He had just finished making his choice in the Xiuxin Palace when Lin Yuqin asked him another difficult question. His heart was beating fast. It seemed that the anxious matter he had always dreamed of would be solved here.
Just need to say one word?
It doesn't take any effort, it doesn't even take a breath of time. This word is very simple. An old man in his seventies and a child as young as three years old can clearly say it. Yes, say it, everything will happen. The smoke disappeared.
Chen Mo would not think that Lin Yuqin was joking. He had known her for a long time. He could not even understand Lin Yuqin's temper. Chen Mo no longer needed to practice. He knew that once the word was spoken, everything she said would come true. , I will definitely disappear in her world forever.
Chen Mo, Chen Mo... Chen Mo asked himself, she has already said that she is a follower, if you put yourself in her shoes, can you say it as a female cultivator? Can you say it out loud? She is already very humble, and you still want her to get out of here in despair to achieve your dark and dirty perverted psychology?
"This is a threat." Chen Mo thought in his heart, but he quickly rejected it. Lin Yuqin did not harm any of her interests. She only achieved her goal by harming herself. Even if she agreed and said yes, you, Chen Mo, would What's the loss?
What kind of threat is this?
Chen Mo can't blame anyone. Lin Yuqin is not wrong. It's you, Chen Mo, who insists on showing off your sword escape skills when we first meet, arousing people's curiosity. What does this mean? Then he came to the rescue and stood up for others at the auction. Chen Mo asked himself, do you have such thoughts about her?
When he entered the secret realm, he became even more serious. He kept saying that he would make her his subordinate, and finally it turned out to be a matter of deep love. Chen Mo, is it fun for a hero to save a beauty? Have you ever thought about how much trouble you have caused others by sacrificing yourself and forgetting yourself?
Chen Mo swore that he didn't. He just did what he thought he should do. If this was a mistake, he was willing to apologize to Lin Yuqin. But now, it is obvious that it is not a question of whether it is wrong or not, but whether it is annoying or not. This is more It’s hard to decide.
Otherwise, just answer no?
He asked himself again, if so, where would you put Chu Wushuang? If two people are lucky enough to be together, will Lin Yuqin become an inextricable knot in your heart again? Just like comparing the blood of a dead mosquito to the cinnabar mole printed on your arm, you are thinking about one person and your actions are inconsistent with your words and deeds. Chen Mo, Chen Mo, you always say that you are a dedicated monk, you are so dedicated Yes, why do you break the rules you set again and again?
The two people's acquaintance was a mistake from the beginning. Since the deal is done, let's just make the mistake.
Chen Mo turned around and looked at Lin Yuqin. The woman's eyes seemed to be filled with tears, and she was quietly waiting for his answer.
In this game between hunter and prey, Chen Mo was the first to lose. He was originally a hunter, but in the end he lost due to hesitation and was captured by the cunning little prey.
Chen Mo knew that the longer he delayed, the higher Lin Yuqin's chance of winning would be, but if it exceeded a certain moment, this chance of winning would turn into all losses, and he could not wait any longer.
Chen Mo spoke with difficulty, as if he was surrounded by more than a dozen foundation-building monks at the same time. He spoke slowly, as if a hundred years had passed:
"how could be?"
So Lin Yuqin laughed, and Chen Mo was also happy with her, but he knew in his heart that he had given her another reason to persist. If she could get to the end, this lie could be reconciled, but once she encountered her own betrayal, Chen Mo is doing evil by ruining someone's relationship with his own hands.
But one thing is certain, Lin Yuqin's heart must be that the sky has cleared up after the rain. It is conceivable that the warm spring light at the beginning is bright and shining on every corner of the world. After the rain, the sky is wide and a bright sky rises. Brilliant rainbow......
"Brother Chen, there are still two years left until the Demon Island is trapped. What are you going to do?" Lin Yuqin asked.
The two people were still walking, but they didn't know where their destination was, so they could only keep walking.
Chen Mo said: "I have some personal matters to deal with in Qinfeng County, Chu State. I will then go back to my residence to have a little thought, and then I will go to the Devil's Island."
Lin Yuqin did not doubt that he was there, thinking that he was just going home to have a look, so she thought for a while and said: "Then I will go to the sect to pick up a short-term mission in the Chu country. After I finish it, you will be almost done there. By then, I would like to invite you to visit my family."
Chen Mo asked: "Is it really just a look?"
Lin Yuqin laughed and said, "Really, I won't lie to you."
"Okay." Chen Mo nodded, and then said: "But the Chu country is so big, I am not sure about the time here. Where will we agree to meet, and how can we find you?"
Lin Yuqin said: "There is an inn called Hongchen in the middle of Chu Kingdom. It seems to be very famous. On every first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, no matter who of us arrives first, we have to wait at the door all night. How about it?"
"Good idea." Chen Mo said. He was about to say goodbye to Lin Yuqin, but to his surprise, she took out another letter and said:
"By the way, Brother Chen, I was bored a while ago, so I copied a poem from a poetry collection, but unfortunately it was only half of it. I heard that Brother Chen has a good literary talent. Why don't you help me see if I can make up for it? Half of it."
Without giving Chen Mo a chance to react, Lin Yuqin left the letter behind and left with her sword. Chen Mo took it blankly, tore it open and saw that the content was indeed the poem she said.
How can I meet him?
In my best moments,
For this reason, I have knelt before the immortal for five hundred years.
May God grant us a love relationship,
The immortal then turned me into a tree,
Growing beside the road he must pass,
Under the sun, flowers bloom carefully,
Duoduo is my hope in the previous life.
...
Chen Mo read it again. From his perspective, this was an excellent poem. He also believed that Lin Yuqin could see that it also contained a tragedy. How could a person recognize a tree? The flowers that the tree turned into will eventually wither away alone, desolate and cruel farewell to the one you love.
"Forget it, I'll write when I have time."
Chen Mo put the letter into his arms, quickly forgot about it, and returned to his cave alone. This place where he had lived for six or seven years was still simple, neat, and spotlessly clean. He just left and returned. There is really some feeling of reluctance.
If a monk does not return to the sect for twenty years, his cave will be filled, and any trace of his presence in the sect will disappear.
Chen Mo didn't know if he could come back after twenty years, and he didn't know if he could come back in this life. He didn't take anything with him. He just waved his sleeves and sealed all the restrictions, completely cutting off the cave from the outside world. .
"Farewell for now, Fuyun Sect." Chen Mo said to himself.
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