Cliff Peak and Diabolus Mountain face each other from a distance, forming an angle. There is a long and narrow dense forest between the two mountains. It is shrouded in clouds and miasma all year round. It is inaccessible to people and monsters appear in it. It is a barrier that separates the Central Plains and the Western Frontier. The local The natives usually call it the "Barbarian Bone Forest".
Ziyang Taoist, the leader of Kunlun, was wearing a Taoist robe and a purple gold crown. He stood on the top of the cliff with his hands behind his hands, looking at the diabolus mountain covered with thick clouds, thoughtfully. Across the Savage Bone Forest, the Kunlun Sect and the Taiyi Sect were facing each other from a distance. It was war or peace, all in one fell swoop.
The dignified head of Kunlun, a master admired by everyone in the Western Border Sword Cultivator, has an unparalleled demeanor. Taoist Ziyang is unkempt and unkempt. His Taoist robes have been washed white, and his chest is faintly stained with oil stains. The corners of his purple gold crown are broken and knocked. A piece of his face was missing, and he looked like a toddler losing his teeth, making him look ridiculous. However, his eyes were as warm and bright as a young man's, full of the ability to see through the world without losing his compassion and curiosity.
After asking Yu Yao, Lu Wei took her out. Wei Shiqi then climbed onto the Phoenix Terrace on the top of the cliff, knelt in front of the headmaster, and kowtowed three times respectfully.
Phoenix Terrace is a huge stone shaped like a divine bird on the top of the cliff. Its wings are spread out, half of its body protrudes from the cliff, and its pointed beak points far away to the Canglong Cave in Kongzhu Mountain. According to the legend of the local people, there is a saying: "The phoenix struck the Canglong, breaking through the clouds and rushing for ninety thousand miles." , the Emperor of Heaven was so angry that he rained down thunderbolts and turned into boulders."
Taoist Ziyang's gaze was as real as anything, and it made him uneasy. He could only force himself to pretend to be calm, but his expression and behavior could not be hidden from the master's eyes. This was exactly the effect Wei Shiqi wanted, to reveal his true emotions in front of him without concealment or pretense. This was more powerful than any words spoken between his lips and teeth.
Lu Wei was the head of the Kunlun Gouyan Sect, so he was able to bypass Elder Xing Yuexing, who was in charge of punishment, and bring the two of them directly to the head. She is the niece of the head of the Ziyang Taoist family, and they are not close to each other. Wei and Yu said that "the matter is of great importance", which also gave her enough reasons to convince herself.
After all, doing so offended Xing Yue, but Elder Xing and Elder Lu of Gouyan Sect were at loggerheads. She felt pity for her female disciple and did not want her to be wronged again, and would rather break the rules.
Taoist Ziyang moved his hand, and the Hidden Snow Sword flew up from the sword pouch on Wei Shiqi's waist, and slowly fell into his hand. Reluctantly, he flicked his finger, and the flying sword trembled like a bowstring, making a low sound. Wailing for a long time.
Zangxue Sword struggled desperately, Ziyang Taoist let go of his hand, and the flying sword flew back quickly, inserted in front of Wei Shiqi, and was mostly submerged in the stone. Wei Shiqi didn't dare to reach out and draw the sword. He glanced at it and thought about it. The Hidden Snow Sword buzzed up, like a tired bird returning to its nest, and steadily put it back into the sword pouch.
Taoist Ziyang's eyes were like lightning, and he had already seen that Wei Shiqi did not control the flying sword through the induction between Tao Fei Sword species. The Hidden Snow Sword was his natal object. Only after "recognizing its owner through blood sacrifice" could the natal flying sword be so psychic. From this point of view, what the boy said was not false. In Kunlun, only Ruan Jing could teach him this "sword technique". After Chilong and Blue Bird, she finally found the third bloodline of the heavenly demon.
"Get up. If you have anything to say, just say it." The leader spoke lazily, implying that he should not waste the opportunity that Lu Wei had fought for for him.
"Yes." Wei Shiqi felt confident in his heart. He believed that with the eyes of the head of Kunlun, he could naturally see the special features of the Hidden Snow Sword. He could practice magic with his body and temper his life objects with elixir fire. , and there are a few people who are familiar with the magic of the demon clan. He sorted out his thoughts a little, starting from joining the sect of Xiandu, and then went to the outside of Tieling Town, where he used the soul search technique to torture Kang Ping, a disciple of Lingxiao Palace. He talked about every detail for more than an hour, and he spoke frankly Swinging, like pouring water from a bottle.
From the beginning to the end, Taoist Ziyang kept the same posture, not moving at all, listening patiently to what he said without any intention of interrupting. When he stopped, he waited for a moment and then asked gently: "Is that all?"
Wei Shiqi swallowed and said, "Yes." He was a little unsure, and the leader asked what the meaning of this sentence was.
"Come here."
Wei Shiqi followed suit and followed the leader to the sharp mouth of the Phoenix Tower. Under his feet was a vast void. The Barbarian Bone Forest was hidden in the clouds and mist, like a lurking snake. Opposite was the majestic Diabolus Mountain, with thick clouds covering the top of the mountain. .
Taoist Ziyang rolled up his sleeves, pointed to the clouds on the top of the mountain, and said: "That is the thunder and fire tribulation cloud of Taiyi Sect. Under the cloud of tribulation is Canglong Cave. Pan Chengnian, the head of Taiyi Sect and the only great monk in the tribulation period in the Central Plains, , I personally sat under the three ancient pines at the entrance of the cave. In the Canglong Cave, many swordsmen from my Kunlun sect are imprisoned, including Xu Huang, Xiang Yu, and Cui Ji from the Liyang sect, and Xie Ju, Ding Yimeng, and Shi Fenghuo from the Shaoling sect. , Bu Yue and Shen Tuping of the Yuanrong sect, Ji Hongru and Qiu Difei of the Pingyuan sect, He Buping and Zhao Zhirong of the Yuxu sect, Han Chisong and Cao Yu of the Xuantong sect, Xi Huzi and Li Shaoyu of the Xiandu sect, all He is the backbone of the side branch, a temporary choice. The seven side branches are also my Kunlun lineage. They have guarded the Kunlun Mountains for these years, selected talents, and worked hard. There is hard work even if there is no credit. Others can ignore it. As the leader, I must know it in my heart. "
He turned back and his eyes fell on Wei Shiqi, "Now Taiyi Sect is threatening the lives of so many people to ask for the Mountain and River Vitality Lock and the Moonlight Rotating Mirror. The Moonlight Rotating Mirror is just a return. This Mountain and River Vitality Lock is The foundation of our Kunlun sect’s founding and destiny, do you want to change it or not?”
Wei Shiqi's heart trembled. This kind of decision that affects Kunlun's fate, how can it be the turn of a small character to dictate! He looked a little embarrassed and said, "It's a very important matter. I don't have enough knowledge to speak nonsense."
At this time, if the boss insists on listening to his ideas, he should smile and show his superior demeanor and say, "It doesn't matter if you say it, and it doesn't matter if you are wrong!" In order to encourage him and eliminate his worries, who can Taoist Zhi Ziyang said, "Just use this question to test the character and knowledge of the person chosen by Ah Ruan. Only if he is in line with my wishes can he pass on the mantle of my junior brother."
There was a hidden meaning in his words. Wei Qiyi had no time to think about it and said ambiguously: "It has been more than two years since the Taiyi Sect attacked Chixia Valley. Can't we think about it in the long term?"
Taoist Ziyang sighed: "Procrastination, this is also a way, but there is no time now! Can you see the Canglong Cave opposite? There are already thirteen corpses hanging on the cliff. Every day, Chu Tianyou Kill one of my Kunlun disciples. The elders and sect masters are gathered here just to make a decision. You can't just watch Taiyi Sect kill all the Kunlun disciples! Or you can fight to the death and beat Leihuo Jieyun and Pan Chengnian. , either bow your head and surrender, and obediently give up the mountain and river vitality lock, other than that, there is no third way."
"Could this be a plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain?" Wei Shiqi thought of a possibility.
"Are you saying that the Taiyi Sect sent another man to attack Liushi Peak? There is no need to worry about it. The Demon Suppression Tower at Liushi Peak will not fall and Pan Chengnian does not take action. No matter how many people come from the Taiyi Sect, it will be useless."
Wei Shiqi lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said: "The Taiyi Sect is considered a well-known and upright sect after all. It is expected that he thinks highly of himself and does something he does not do. Even if he covets the vitality lock of my Kunlun sect, he should find a reasonable reason to do it in front of him. Shangxu Ying told a story. This time they attacked Chixia Valley from thousands of miles away. They ignored morality and betrayal, and even used low-level methods such as kidnapping and extortion. The dignified leader openly acted as an accomplice and personally sat in Canglong Cave, which shows that they are It’s inevitable.”
Taoist Ziyang nodded in approval and said: "Yes, that's what it is, but you are wrong about one thing. The Taoism of Taiyi Sect emphasizes 'seize the creation of heaven and earth for one's own use, and pluck out a hair to benefit the world without doing anything'. It never takes the name of an upright sect. Self-proclaimed. The Taiyi Sect has done a great job this time. It is clear that they want the vitality lock. If they don't bargain, they can do anything if they don't get it! Well, look at the corpses on the cliff, which shows their determination."
"What is the magical function of the Mountain and River Yuanqi Lock?"
"The Shanhe Yuanqi Lock can neither improve your cultivation nor defeat the enemy. Its only purpose is to continuously draw demon power from the body of the sky demon, just like a rotten straw rope tied to the nose of a cow. As for what powerful sky demon Taiyi Sect wants to deal with , it’s unclear what the plans are for extracting demonic power.”
The Demon Suppressing Tower, the Mountain and River Vitality Lock, and the Heavenly Demon. The leader's words gave him some inspiration. Wei Shiqi vaguely noticed the connection between the three. He hesitated and asked tentatively: "Then without the Mountain and River Vitality Lock, Will my Kunlun faction be in serious trouble?"
"With the Qingming Sword, it doesn't matter if Flowing Stone Peak lacks the Mountain and River Vitality Lock." Taoist Ziyang laughed. Ruan Jing had good vision. Wei Shiqi was a smart man and he liked to deal with smart people.
"In this case, I feel that people are more important than things. The disciples in Canglong Cave, I know there is no outstanding person who will sweep across Liantao Mountain and defeat Taiyi Sect in the future."
Taoist Ziyang held up his palms and smiled, saying: "Those elders and sect masters are noisy in my ears, saying what is tolerable and what is intolerable, it is better to be broken into pieces than to be ruined. It is inappropriate to decide the fate of others with just a few words. If someone's jade is broken, at least ask what the jade means first, just in case he is willing to be a tile in his heart!"
Wei Shiqi breathed a sigh of relief.
Taoist Ziyang patted him on the shoulder and said, "You are very good, you are what I want!" He smiled brightly, showing his scorched yellow teeth, as if the worries that had been troubling him for a long time were wiped away by Wei Shiqi's words.
