"The sa voice..."
Sha Lifei’s eyes were full of worry as he asked in a low voice, "Brother Yan, are the winds from the east, west, south, and north forming a whirlwind?"
Li Yan shook his head, "Let’s see what cos of it."
These two cryptic remarks were not hard to understand.
Sha Lifei suspected they had unknowingly walked into a trap, while Li Yan was suggesting they adapt to the situation and not act rashly.
It wasn’t strange that they were cautious,
for today’s events indeed seed peculiar.
Normally everything was fine, but as soon as they arrived, the Zhenwu Dragon Cave showed anomalies. Especially those Five Dragon Sons; could it be possession by an old ghost...
With the situation unclear, they could only stay alert.
Li Yan gave a signal with his eyes, and Sha Lifei along with Lv San understood imdiately, returning to their lodgings without any fuss to pack their belongings.
anwhile, Li Yan and Wang Daoxuan waited outside.
After all, the master of the Five Dragons Palace had said they would have matters to discuss after everything was concluded.
Outside Zhenwu Hall, a row of Daoists guarded the place, positioned far from the hall where Divine Skills couldn’t be used, nor could any sounds from inside be heard.
Li Yan looked up, curiosity inevitably rising in his heart...
...
Inside the hall, Yu Longzi calmly lit three sticks of incense and placed them in the incense burner in front of the Divine Statue of Emperor Zhenwu, bowing respectfully three tis.
Behind him, Gu Linzi and others had complex expressions in their eyes.
After completing the ritual, Yu Longzi then turned around, his gaze serene as he looked at everyone, "Gentlen, nothing to say?"
Among the five, a female Daoist with silvery pupils, known as little junior sister Gu Yazi, who was hot-tempered, couldn’t help but grind her teeth and say, "Why did Master hide this, and why take us as disciples if he was wary of us?"
Yu Longzi’s expression remained calm as he spoke, "This matter, I too have just been made aware of. The actions of Sanfeng Ancestor surely have their profound reasons."
"Your past lives were essences of the Dragon Vein, and though you assud human forms, you did so by possession, understanding human language but not affairs. Despite gaining rits, you also harbored misguided thoughts, nearly straying into evil paths."
"Sanfeng Ancestor left a sliver of hope not for your escape but for your reincarnation as humans to understand the principles."
"Gu Linzi, how do you view it now?"
Gu Linzi felt a chill in his heart, recalling the words Yu Longzi had spoken upon his return that morning, and solemnly said, "Master, I understand."
"There are rules in this universe, and had we succeeded back then, that would have been a dead end..."
At this mont, he truly grasped the intent of Yu Longzi.
Just as he previously looked down on the small demon accompanying Lv San, in this world, humans are ultimately the leaders of all beings. The Mystical Sect, from the beginning, was about guarding the Human Clan and pursuing the Dao.
Thus, so ancient Divines had vanished.
Thus, Tuo Master was doing everything possible to blend into Wudang.
Had they succeeded back then, countless people would have co forward to fight demons and defend the Dao, and the "Heavenly Rules" would similarly not allow it.
This reincarnation was indeed Sanfeng Ancestor showing rcy.
The five were not fools; they quickly understood the underlying reasoning and bowed in unison, "Thank you, Master, for your guidance."
With this ’Master,’ they were affirming their stance—no matter their past lives, they were now disciples of Wudang.
Yu Longzi’s expression eased slightly, and he nodded, "Since you have followed from a young age, you are aware of many things and understand how difficult the path of cultivation is, intolerant to shortcuts."
"The past life is not a burden but experience. As humans now, and with talents far exceeding ordinary people, as long as you stay true to yourselves, why wouldn’t there be a chance for Ascension?"
"This is the sliver of hope Sanfeng Ancestor gave you."
"Now the transformation of the Human Dao has arrived, with evil spirits abounding and many forces eagerly stirring, is also the greatest opportunity of heaven and earth."
"Rest for a few days, then you may leave the mountain to et the crisis. How you walk this path depends on your choice."
At this, he couldn’t help but add, "Just rember, you are no longer rootless..."
Gu Linzi and others glanced at the tall Divine Statue behind Yu Longzi, instantly understanding, and bowed in unison:
"We will heed Master’s command!"
After saying so, the five turned and left the hall.
Watching their departing figures, Yu Longzi’s expression relaxed slightly, then he called out loudly to the outside, "Invite Mr. Li in."
"Yes, Master!"
Imdiately, a disciple went to fetch Li Yan.
Before long, Li Yan entered the hall, bowing respectfully, "Greetings to the senior."
Yu Longzi nodded slightly, "No need for excessive formalities."
As he spoke, he took down three sticks of incense from the altar.
Li Yan understood the gesture instantly, took the three sticks of incense, lit them, and after offering them to Emperor Zhenwu, bowed respectfully three tis.
Yu Longzi then spoke, "Mr. Li’s matter, Brother Wang has already inford , exchanging the Dragon Ball is no issue, but for other matters, I am not in a position to decide."
"But concerning that issue, laden with cause and effect, I am not optimistic, and advise you not to get too deeply involved."
What he was talking about, Li Yan was naturally aware, his heart sinking as he asked, "Senior, do you think there is an issue with Tuo Master?"
It was a matter that could not be ignored.
After all, Lv San had already ford an alliance with Tuo Master, bound by the sa fate. If Tuo Master faced problems, Lv San would encounter trouble too.
Yu Longzi spoke indifferently, "What Tuo Master intends to do, you aren’t unaware, obtaining the position of the Water God of the Han River is an enormous opportunity. Joining under Emperor Zhenwu and benefiting from incense, is it sothing a re Water Demon could ordinarily aspire to?"
Upon hearing this, Li Yan’s brow furrowed tightly.
This matter was indeed quite peculiar.
Tuo Master had originally kept out of trouble, only connecting with them through seeking Lv San’s help, otherwise he wouldn’t have appeared before humans.
His plan for obtaining the position of Water God was his own devised path.
After all, with Tuo Master signing the alliance with Lv San, the stronger he beca, the better—it allowed him to appear openly.
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