The boat docked.
Sun Jiang took a few people and walked forward for about two miles before arriving at the foot of Lingxiao Peak Mountain.
At the mountaineering intersection, the deacons and disciples of Lingxiao Sect were already registering to greet him.
Many warriors heard the news and wanted to come and see the excitement, but if they did not have an invitation and were not disciples of the Lingxiao Sect, they were generally not allowed to go up the mountain.
Of course, famous warriors can still make exceptions.
Sun Jiang led Luo Qingzhou and others towards the old man who was welcoming guests.
The old man is tall and thin, dressed in a green robe, with a long beard under his chin. He looks energetic and has a fairy-like spirit, which makes him quite suitable to serve as a front to welcome guests.
When he saw Sun Jiang, he immediately rushed up to meet him and said with a smile on his face: "Senior Brother Sun, you are finally here. Just now, Elder Zhong came down the mountain to ask why Senior Brother Sun hasn't arrived yet. All the senior brothers from other places are here." Almost there.”
Sun Jiang smiled and said: "We live close by, so I was lazy and came a little late. I just wanted to be able to catch up with the ancestor worship."
Then he turned to look behind him and said, "This is your Master Shang, why don't you come over quickly to pay your respects."
Luo Qingzhou and others hurriedly stepped forward and bowed: "Disciple has met Master Shang."
The old man laughed, glanced at a few people, and said: "Okay, okay, everyone, hurry up. It's getting late. When you are all here, we will start worshiping the ancestor."
Sun Jiang did not dare to delay any longer and said goodbye.
As soon as a few people walked up the steps, the old man suddenly said: "By the way, Senior Brother Sun, people from Qingyun Temple and Jinchan Temple are also here. They are all people who went to southern Xinjiang with Senior Brother Sun to kill the demon clan. Elder Zhong just said I told them, if Senior Brother Sun comes, you can go and help entertain them, after all, Senior Brother Sun is familiar with them."
Sun Jiang was slightly startled when he heard this, nodded, and quickly walked up the steps.
The Lingxiao Sect is located on the top of the peak. Even if they didn't stop on the way, it took them nearly half an hour to reach the top.
At this time, the sun was almost reaching the sky.
There are jagged rocks on the peak and misty smoke.
Sun Jiang led several people into the gate, and under the leadership of the servants, they arrived at a small square.
Because the new disciples had to pay homage to their ancestors first, disciples from all over Great Yan gathered in the square at this time.
Everyone was looking at everyone else silently.
Of course, there were also disciples who were full of excitement and spoke in low voices.
After Sun Jiang asked a few people to find an empty seat and stand, he went to say hello to other brothers and sisters, and also helped a few people register their information.
Each new disciple's name, age, cultivation level, as well as the division and master from which he came, etc., must be registered in the sect.
After they have paid homage to their ancestor, the sect will immediately make their own waist badges for them, and then they will be considered true disciples of the Lingxiao Sect.
After Sun Jiang left, Chu Xiaoxiao began to chirp excitedly. One moment he said it was so beautiful here, like a fairyland, the next moment he said it was so high here and it was so tiring to come up. Then he started talking about other disciples.
Finally, he said angrily: "Uncle Jin is too much. He just accepted a disciple of a late martial arts master. What's there to show off? He deliberately showed off in front of the master. He ridiculed the master as soon as he opened his mouth. It's so disgusting. "
Zhang Yuanshan said quickly: "Junior Sister Chu, let's not discuss the conflicts between the elders here. Be careful that other disciples hear the joke."
Chu Xiaoxiao snorted, did not continue the topic, and said excitedly: "I heard that our sect leader, Fairy Zixia, is very beautiful. I wonder if we can see her later."
Nie Yunrong said: "I will go to the back mountain to worship the ancestor later. The sect leader should appear."
While several people were talking, the short and fat old man named Jin Song strode over with his eight disciples and said with a smile: "Where is your master?"
Zhang Yuanshan cupped his hands and said: "Uncle Jin, Master has gone to say hello to the other uncles."
When Jin Song heard this, he said with a smile on his face: "I went everywhere to connect with others when I first came here. No wonder I was able to get the position in Kyoto. This master of yours is very good at flattery."
After saying that, he laughed and said behind him: "You guys are here to get acquainted with several of your Master Sun's disciples, and learn how they behave. As a teacher, you have to keep in touch with other senior brothers, so as not to worry about it again." Behind people.”
After that, he strode away.
The faces of Zhang Yuanshan and others were very ugly.
Yun Wanrou and the others glanced at them and stood beside them without coming over to speak.
After waiting for about another incense stick, the originally noisy square suddenly became quiet.
An old man with white beard and hair, led several middle-aged men and women, walked onto the stone platform, looking at the new disciples below.
At this time, Sun Jiang and Jin Song both rushed back and stood in front of their respective disciples, looking quietly towards the stage.
After everyone calmed down, the old man said: "I am Wu Youzi, the great elder of Lingxiao Sect. I welcome all disciples back to the sect today. In addition to holding the annual Lingxiao preliminary test this time, the new disciples will , you still need to worship the ancestor and swear allegiance to the sect. I will now read out the name. The disciple whose name is read should go and stand in the open space on the right. Later, I, other elders, and the peak masters of each peak will I will take you to the back mountain to worship the ancestor. As for the other disciples, go to rest and eat first, and wait for the first competition in the afternoon."
After that, he took out the list and started reading the names.
"Baidi City is divided into rudders, Bai Zichuan and Zhang Yao!"
"Yunzhou branch, Lu Jing, Wang Dang, Miao Xiaolan!"
After a while, Fang Niandao took the helm in Jingdu: "Yu Jing takes the helm, Dao Ling, Chu Feiyang, Zhou Boyue, Chu Xiaoxiao!"
"Shui Cheng is at the helm, Yun Wanrou, Lei Yang, He Rulan, Cao Hua!"
Those whose names were read went over and stood in the open space on the right, where disciples in green robes had already been waiting, and they were lined up.
Chu Xiaoxiao whispered: "Sister Dao, didn't you join the sect when you were in Mocheng? Have you never come to worship the ancestor?"
Sister Dao whispered: "My father was recovering from his injuries at the time. I didn't feel comfortable leaving, so I never came, but Master had already registered for me."
While the two were talking, a disciple in Tsing Yi suddenly walked next to them, glared at them and said, "Quiet!"
The two immediately shut up.
There were more than forty disciples who were new disciples but had not come to pay homage to their ancestors. At this time, they all gathered in the open space, lined up, and waited quietly.
After a while.
The great elder Wu Youzifang came over with a group of people and explained: "This time the ancestor worship should be led by the sect leader himself, but recently the sect leader is practicing in seclusion and cannot come out, so I will lead it today. You will wait for a while You must not make noises, whisper or laugh, but go to the ancestral hall with a heart of piety and awe. If you disturb the masters and seniors, I will not spare you."
All the disciples lowered their heads with respectful expressions on their faces.
Wu Youzi glanced at everyone again, then turned around and led them to the back mountain from the bluestone path next to them.
After leaving the gate of the back mountain, we passed through a bamboo forest. In front of us were piles of huge rocks and mist.
Turning around the boulder path, a towering building suddenly appeared in front of us.
Wu Youzi led everyone on the road paved with white jade to the gate of the ancestral temple. He first bowed and bowed, and then said loudly: "Disciple Wu Youzi, today I will lead the new disciples of the sect to the ancestral temple. Pay homage to the ancestors and seniors!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the white mist lingering in front of the ancestral temple suddenly dissipated.
An old man with a stooped figure wearing a gray robe walked out of the ancestral temple with a broom in his arms. He glanced at everyone and bent down to leave.
After Wu Youzi saw him walking away, he stood up and led his disciples into the ancestral hall.
There are densely packed spiritual tablets placed in the ancestral hall. On the largest spiritual tablet in the middle, there are the characters of Patriarch Ling Xiaozi clearly written on it.
Wu Youzi went to light the incense and placed it in front of the spiritual tablet. He first led the elders and peak leaders to worship, and then each disciple came forward in turn to offer incense, kneel down, and raise their palms to swear an oath.
As for the oath to be sworn, Wu Youzi recited one sentence, and the new disciples recited another sentence.
In the ancestral hall, smoke curled up, solemn and solemn.
The sonorous oaths of each disciple echoed throughout the hall.
When it was Luo Qingzhou's turn, he stepped forward to light incense and worship. Then he raised his palms and stared at the tablet above. He followed the elder beside him and recited sonorously and forcefully.
When the oath was spoken, his soul trembled slightly. He always felt that his oath seemed to have touched something here, and there seemed to be a pair of eyes on the tablets hazy in the smoke, staring at him. .
Luo Qingzhou calmed down, finished reciting solemnly, bowed and retreated.
After all the new disciples paid their respects and took the oath, Fang was taken away by several deacons and welcoming disciples, returned to the square, and walked back to his team.
Then, led by the servants, they went to rest and eat first.
Sun Jiang led a few people and followed the servants to a row of houses and entered a room.
The servant quickly brought a sumptuous lunch.
Sun Jiang asked everyone to sit down and eat, and then said: "Master, I have to go and talk to some friends from Qingyun Temple and Jinchan Temple. You can have lunch by yourself. After eating, you can rest here. In the afternoon, there will be a martial arts competition. Wait until Tomorrow morning will be the martial arts competition. The location of the competition is on the ring on the left side of the square. You can go and have a look in the afternoon, or you can just rest in the room. But remember, don’t run around or cause trouble. If you want If you want to walk around or take a look at the scenery, it’s just around here. You can’t go far, let alone go to other peaks. You must remember this.”
Several people said respectfully: "Yes, Master."
Chu Xiaoxiao glanced at the room and said, "Master, are we all going to squeeze in here and sleep together tonight?"
Sun Jiang said: "There are three rooms, you can make do with it. There are more guests coming this time, and other places are full. As for other peaks, they are all forbidden areas for you. Not the inner disciples and direct disciples, but You can’t just go up there casually. Anyway, we’ll just make do with it for two nights, and we should be able to leave the day after tomorrow in the afternoon.”
Chu Xiaoxiao said "Oh" and said, "Master, do we have a place to take a bath that night? It will be very uncomfortable if we don't take a bath."
Sun Jiang paused and said: "There is a hot spring on the hillside behind. Usually no one goes to bathe. If you want to bathe, you can go there in advance. If you wait until tonight, there will probably be a lot of people."
While they were talking, a disciple in Tsing Yi hurriedly came over and said, "Uncle Sun, Uncle Zhong and the other uncles called you over and asked you to accompany the guests."
When Sun Jiang heard this, he quickly left the hut and left in a hurry.
Chu Xiaoxiao immediately approached Sister Dao and said: "Senior Sister Dao, Senior Sister Nie, let's go to the hot springs later? Anyway, the competition in the afternoon is a martial arts competition, and there is nothing interesting to see, so we might as well go and play by ourselves. "
Nie Yunrong agreed.
Sister Dao hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know if it's safe or not. What if other people go too?"
Chu Xiaoxiao thought for a moment, looked at Luo Qingzhou and the other three, and said with a smile: "Let Senior Brother Zhang, Senior Brother Chu, and Senior Brother Zhou help us guard outside. If anyone comes, let us know in advance."
Zhang Yuanshan said quickly: "I'm going to watch the competition in the afternoon. Although it's a martial arts competition, I still want to observe it. Let Junior Brother Chu and Junior Brother Zhou accompany you."
Zhou Boyue said with some embarrassment: "I also want to see the competition. After all, it is my first time to come to the sect and it is also my first time to watch this kind of competition. Maybe I can learn some experience."
Zhang Yuanshan smiled and said: "Junior brother Zhou is thinking the same thing as me. Although it is a martial arts competition, there must be a lot worth learning for us. Maybe we can use it when we compete on stage tomorrow."
As soon as these words came out, Sister Dao quickly said: "Since Senior Brother Zhang said so, let's go watch it this afternoon. I hope we can get a good ranking this time, otherwise Senior Uncle Jin will ridicule Master even more."
Nie Yunrong also nodded and said, "Then I'll go and see it too."
When Chu Xiaoxiao saw this, he was a little disappointed. He looked at Luo Qingzhou who had been silent and said, "Senior Brother Chu, what about you? Do you want to go and see it too?"
Luo Qingzhou said: "I won't go."
Sister Dao glanced at him, raised her eyebrows and said, "Xiaoxiao, it seems that your senior brother Chu is willing to accompany you to the hot springs, but you have to be careful about someone spying on you."
Chu Xiaoxiao smiled and said: "Senior Brother Chu wouldn't do it. I'm not in good shape, so Senior Brother Chu wouldn't be interested in me. Unless Senior Sister Dao goes, Senior Brother Chu might just take a peek."
Sister Dao curled her lips and said, "Some people might not refuse anyone who comes."
Nie Yunrong said with a smile: "Junior brother Chu, where are you going this afternoon? Do you want to accompany Xiaoxiao to a hot spring?"
Luo Qingzhou glanced at her, paused, and said, "What, if I want to go, will Senior Sister Nie also go with me?"
Sister Dao gave him a strange look.
Nie Yunrong smiled and said: "I'm not going, I'm going to watch the competition."
Luo Qingzhou didn't speak any more. After a while, he said, "I'm going to practice in the house in the afternoon and I'm not going anywhere."
Sister Dao whispered: "Are you going to break through?"
Luo Qingzhou shook his head: "Not yet, I feel like there's still something missing."
Hearing this, Zhang Yuanshan comforted him: "Junior Brother Chu, don't be anxious. This means that the time has not come yet. When the time comes, we will naturally be able to break through."
Others also offered some words of comfort.
After lunch, a while later, Zhang Yuanshan called others to watch the competition.
When Chu Xiaoxiao saw that no one was accompanying her, she naturally went.
Sister Dao was the last one to leave. After seeing everyone else out the door, Fang leaned close to Luo Qingzhou and asked in a low voice: "Why have you been treating Senior Sister Nie like that these days? Has someone offended you?"
Luo Qingzhou walked into the room, took off his shoes, sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes and ignored her.
Sister Dao clenched her fist, punched him on the shoulder, and said angrily: "Chu Feiyang, are you talking to me? Senior Sister Nie is such a nice person, why do you always fight against her?"
Luo Qingzhou opened his eyes, looked at her and said, "She is indeed a good person, but she is not good to me."
When Sister Dao heard this, her face was full of doubts and she said, "What do you mean? Why are they treating you badly? Every time you criticize others, they are not angry."
Luo Qingzhou sighed and said: "Senior sister, if you follow her later, you should know the reason."
After hearing this, Sister Dao became even more confused.
Luo Qingzhou said: "Go quickly, you won't be able to keep up soon, I still have to practice, don't disturb me."
Sister Dao glanced at him again, then Fang left the room hesitantly and quickly caught up with a few people.
The five of them arrived at the square together.
By this time, many people had gathered in the square.
But the competition hasn't started yet.
While several people were listening to Chu Xiao's words, Nie Yunrong said softly: "I'm going to go for a while and I'll be here later."
With that said, he turned and left.
After she walked away, Sister Dao followed her with doubts.
Nie Yunrong walked out of the square, stopped behind a house, looked around, took out a piece of jade from his storage bag, stretched out his finger, and wrote something on it.
Sister Dao circled around and hid behind a big tree not far from her side to peek.
Not long after, a tall and familiar figure walked up to Nie Yunrong, listening to her whisper with a cold face.
Sister Dao looked at that graceful figure and finally understood.
In the house just now.
Luo Qingzhou sat in the room for a while, not practicing, but took out the spiritual liquid, put two drops of spiritual liquid on each fingertip, then stood up and left the hut, closed the door, and walked towards the back mountain.
He felt that the power in his body was restless, more obvious than in the past few days, and there seemed to be another strange power surging in the Dan Sea.
So he wanted to find a quiet place to practice.
As for that cabin, I definitely can’t stay there.
The news that he was left alone in the hut will probably spread within a few moments. If nothing else happens, someone will come to the hut to look for him soon.
He must get a good ranking this time, and at least let the sect's senior officials notice him.
Otherwise, trouble will come soon.
He felt that Luo Changtian was already suspicious of him, and it was not an ordinary suspicion.
Time is running out.
Therefore, he must seize the time to practice. If he can break through today, he will naturally be more confident.
Follow the rugged path and move forward.
When he climbed up the hillside, he suddenly felt a warm breath blowing against his face. After walking for a while, a misty hot spring appeared in front of him.
But it was noon at this time, and no one came to take a bath.
He didn't stop and continued walking forward.
Ahead is a jagged rocky hill, and there should be many uninhabited caves.
When he arrived at Rock Hill, he was looking for a cave when he suddenly heard a strange cry from in front of him. He looked up and saw that there was a fairy mist in front of him, and an iron chain bridge vaguely appeared, leading to nowhere.
He hesitated and continued walking forward.
A gust of cold wind blew in my face, and in front of me was a huge cliff.
Under the cliff, white mist curled up, bottomless.
On the cliff, there is a bridge made of iron chains and wooden boards. The other end of the bridge leads to another mountain peak.
The mountain peak was hidden in the fog, hazy and hard to see clearly.
At this moment, the strange cry came again.
Luo Qingzhou followed the cry and saw a graceful figure in a red dress standing vaguely in the mist in the middle of the iron bridge, seemingly shouting something.
He took a few steps closer and suddenly heard the figure calling out in a sweet voice: "Master, Master, come here and help the little girl... The little girl's foot is injured and she can't walk..."
Luo Qingzhou was stunned for a moment, glanced left and right, and then realized that the man seemed to be shouting to him.
He squinted his eyes, walked to the end of the bridge, and looked intently again.
(End of chapter)
