Above the stars

The mountain wind howled, and the mountains were isolated.

The clouds rolled, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse, and the wind tonight seemed to be particularly cold.

There were no birds singing, no insects chirping, as if they also felt the danger, and all the animals were silent.

Xuanyuan Mingjing stood on a stone pillar and asked, "Are you stopping me? Or are you killing me?"

The man in black sitting on the top of the welcoming pine tree yawned, stretched, and said with dissatisfaction, "If you don't come, the old Taoist will fall asleep."

The thin and soft pine needles seemed to have infinite power and could support his heavy body.

Even if he made such a big move, the branches did not shake at all.

Xuanyuan Mingjing had a calm expression and said, "Why do you want to wade into this muddy water if you don't read the true scriptures and worship the true lord?"

Zhong Zhengshen, Zhong's royal family, Zhong Daolong's uncle.

The most powerful family is the Shen family.

However, no matter how powerful the Shen family is, they are just retainers.

The Zhong family is the real master, the owner of this huge empire.

After hundreds of years of national fortune, the Zhong royal family has produced many talents.

With more talents, the internal friction is more serious, and it can even be described as "tragic".

Zhong Zhengshen is an outlier.

He has no interest in power and is devoted to practicing Taoism.

In his eyes, the three thousand Taoist scriptures are much more fascinating than the intrigues in the Phoenix Palace.

After practicing, he became a master.

After practicing, he became a great master.

Others are looking for the "Tao" in practice, but he is practicing in the Tao.

It is precisely because the royal family always has its own great master to protect them, so their national destiny has always been as solid as a rock and continues to this day.

"Do you think the old Taoist is willing?" The man in black looked helpless. He stood up from the treetop. Only at this time did people see clearly that the black clothes he was wearing were actually a black Taoist robe: "After all, they are the bloodline of the Zhong family. Can I just sit back and watch?"

"Besides, if we let them go on like this, it is still unknown whether this foundation will still belong to our Zhong family."

"So, you came to me because you are worried that I will take action?"

"The two disciples of the grandmaster are fighting to the death. Can you bear it? With your power as a grandmaster, once you make a move, the situation will be reversed. "

"They are all my disciples, so there is no reason for me to make a move. The palms and backs of my hands are all flesh."

"In that case, I will guard you here for three hours. After three hours, I will immediately leave Bailu Mountain."

"Heh" Xuanyuan Mingjing sneered and said, "This Bailu Mountain is the Bailu Mountain of Bailu Academy. I come when I want to come and leave when I want to leave. No one can stop me."

With his power as a grandmaster, when has he ever been afraid of others? How could he be constrained by others?

I can stay, provided that I want to stay.

You force me to stay in Bailu Mountain and not let me go out of the mountain.

Alas, with my rebellious nature, I have to go out for a walk.

If the grandmaster can't do what he wants, then what's the point of this grandmaster coming?

"This Bailu Mountain is also the Bailu Mountain of the Empire. You are supported by the Empire. When the Empire is in danger, shouldn't you stand up?"

Zhong Zhengshen wanted to tell Xuanyuan Mingjing that the land under heaven belongs to the king.

Even the great master has the responsibility to be loyal to the emperor and defend the land.

"My Bailu Academy defends the land for the people and cultivates talents for the country. Isn't it enough?"

"It seems that you have to come out of the mountain?"

"That's what I mean."

"That Tang bandit, do you value him so much?"

"You, an old Taoist priest, can't forget the blood inheritance. What's wrong with me cherishing my disciples?"

"He is a traitor."

"In my opinion, he just earned a life."

"It doesn't make sense?"

"It doesn't make sense."

"Then fight." Zhong Zhengshen sighed.

Xuanyuan Mingjing stretched out his hand and broke a bamboo branch in his hand.

This is his sword.

Zhong Zhengshen curled his lips and said, "Although the flying flowers and leaves of the Grandmaster can hurt people, aren't you too casual?"

"I have a lot of sword intentions, which is enough."

"The old Taoist should be more serious."

Zhong Zhengshen took out a square ruler about one and a half feet long from his arms. This is the Tianpeng ruler for removing bad luck and expelling ghosts.

The Tianpeng ruler is usually used in Taoist rituals. The shape is engraved with scales, auspicious patterns and strange runes.

The "Daoshu Yuanshenqi" says: "In ancient times, peach branches were used to exorcise bad luck. Houyi died on peach sticks, so later generations used it to expel ghosts. Today's Tianpeng ruler is of the same type."

It is the Tianpeng ruler.

It is powerful and profound in Taoism.

"You are a guest from afar, please go first." Xuanyuan Mingjing said.

"To be honest, I have never dared to go up the mountain." Zhong Zhengshen held the ruler and looked at Xuanyuan Mingjing and said, "I am afraid that I can't take your unparalleled sword energy."

"Isn't it coming?"

"When I really stand in front of you, my heart is full of expectations." Zhong Zhengshen looked at the ruler in his hand and said, "I want to try, and it also wants to try. Let's see who is the best in the world."

"Every day, I knock on the wooden fish and chant scriptures, but I end up knocking in vain. Until now, I still can't get rid of the words fame and fortune." Xuanyuan Mingjing mocked.

"Yes, it's embarrassing to say." Zhong Zhengshen looked at Xuanyuan Mingjing and said, "I am trapped by the inner demon and suffer from the seven emotions, and you are the same."

"Otherwise, we would have transcended the flesh and entered the legendary Burning Star Realm. The vast starry sky, only I can roam."

"A wandering soul can travel all over the world. Just thinking about it makes people excited and fascinated."

"Stop talking nonsense and fight first." Xuanyuan Mingjing urged.

Why is this old guy so talkative?

No one in Baiyun Temple talks to him?

Oh, indeed no, it seems that there is only a mute servant in front of him.

"Hahaha, the Grandmaster is still so free and quick-witted."

Zhong Zhengshen stood there without moving, and the Tianpeng ruler in his hand suddenly smashed in the direction of Xuanyuan Mingjing.

The two were dozens of meters apart, and it was impossible for the Tianpeng ruler of one and a half feet to touch the corner of Xuanyuan Mingjing's clothes.

It violated physical knowledge and natural laws.

However, the truth is to be broken.

The body of the Tianpeng ruler burst into a dazzling golden light, and runes wandered in the light.

The Tianpeng ruler extended forward infinitely and became longer, and it was also constantly getting bigger.

It became the golden hoop in the hands of Monkey King, and one stick could poke into the bottom of the East China Sea.

The distance between the two was instantly filled by the supreme Dao rhyme contained in the Tianpeng ruler, and then the ruler hit the position where Xuanyuan Mingjing stood.

Boom!

The stone pillar where Xuanyuan Mingjing stood just now was smashed into powder, and smoke and dust drifted everywhere.

Xuanyuan Mingjing's figure had disappeared without a trace.

However, above the black sky, a white lightning suddenly appeared.

It seemed to tear a hole in the sky.

No, it was sword energy.

Xuanyuan Mingjing fell from the sky and slashed at the top of Zhong Zhengshen's head with a sword.

The sword energy came before the man.

Snap!

The sword energy flashed.

On the top of Bailu Mountain, the thousand-year-old welcoming pine tree was split into two and split in the middle.

Zhong Zhengshen's body was suspended in the air, letting the mountain wind blow up his Taoist robe, making a rustling sound.

Xuanyuan Mingjing's figure also reappeared, holding a bamboo branch, unrestrained and extraordinary.

"Enjoyable." Zhong Zhengshen said with a smile.

"What a pity for my welcoming pine." Xuanyuan Mingjing looked at the pine tree that was split in half, his face full of regret.

He has lived in Bailu Mountain for a long time, and he is full of affection for every plant and tree on the mountain.

"You cut it down, it has nothing to do with the old Taoist." Zhong Zhengshen quickly distanced himself from the matter.

"Come again."

"Come again."

One person held a sword, and the other held a ruler.

The distance was instantly shortened, and then intertwined.

Xuanyuan Mingjing's swords were crisscrossed, opened and closed, and were wanton and vast.

Zhong Zhengshen's ruler was flexible and changeable, but it remained the same, and was always controlled by Xuanyuan Mingjing's fierce attack.

At this time, on the top of Bailu Mountain, the yin and yang energy was surging, as if even the heaven and earth could not withstand this huge battle.

The competition between the two great masters, the vast universe, seemed to control the heavens and the world, and become the only master of this world.

Xuanyuan Mingjing kept swinging his sword, and instantly cut out 3,800 swords.

The fierce sword light tore through the air, and the mysterious power continued to surge.

In this mysterious atmosphere, Zhong Zhengshen felt that his range of movement was getting smaller and smaller, his body was greatly compressed and squeezed, and even his breathing became dull.

This is not good news.

This proves that Xuanyuan Mingjing used the sword energy as a cage, wanting to completely trap Zhong Zhengshen in it.

How could Zhong Zhengshen sit and wait for death?

He took out a bronze seal from his arms and threw it into the sky.

The bronze seal was simple and vicissitudes, with the holy name of "Yuanshi Tianzun" written on it.

This is a Taoist seal.

The bronze seal was shining brightly, and while rotating at high speed, it also emitted bursts of Taoist chanting.

Xuanyuan Mingjing was disturbed by the Taoist Sanskrit sound, his mind was slightly stagnant, and a gap appeared in his swordsmanship.

Zhong Zhengshen took this opportunity and broke through the door with the Tianpeng ruler.

"Ha!"

Xuanyuan Mingjing shouted angrily, breaking the sound barrier.

The bamboo stick in his hand did not retreat but advanced, and the invincible sword energy directly hit Zhong Zhengshen's vital point.

Fighting for life!

Zhong Zhengshen was shocked. Is this old thing going to die?

Tianpeng ruler turned to hit the bamboo stick sword in Xuanyuan Mingjing's hand, and his body was flying away due to the collision of yin and yang energy.

At the same time, Yuanshi Tianzun Seal smashed down on Xuanyuan Mingjing's head.

Boom!

A huge stone pit was smashed on the top of Bailu Mountain.

The whole Bailu Mountain shook.

The earth shook, huge rocks rolled down, and there was a rumbling sound.

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Phoenix Palace.

The intellectual and elegant Tuoba Zhiyin embraced the pipa, but what came out of his mouth was the authentic Buddhist lion roar.

This is very contrasting.

The lingering sound lingered.

Everyone who heard it was overwhelmed with emotions.

Ah Er and Ah San were unable to react in time, and their bodies that were rushing forward were attacked by the sound waves, and they flew backwards.

Plop!

Their bodies hit the wall heavily.

The two were dizzy from the fall, but they bounced up immediately.

Their movements were in unison, as if they had practiced countless times.

They stared at Tuoba Zhiyin fiercely, without saying a word, and then rushed towards her again.

Tuoba Zhiyin plucked the strings of the zither with one hand to disturb their minds.

With the other hand, he responded to their attacks, fighting one against two, and was not at all inferior.

On the other side, the battle between Xie Pianxian and Ada had entered a fierce stage.

Xie Pianxian had just entered the Grandmaster realm, with youthful spirit and divine swordsmanship.

The sword moves were like clear spring water, which could not be cut off and could not be sorted out.

However, Ada's strength was indeed extraordinary.

He was using his bare hands, but he was fighting with Xie Pian Ting. His fists danced so tightly that Xie Pian Ting's sword moves couldn't penetrate her at all.

Zhong Daolong was right, these three brothers did have the power of a master.

He kept it secret, and even Chen Fenglei, the chief manager around him, didn't know the existence of these people.

This shows their status in Zhong Daolong's heart.

It also shows that these people are his last trump card.

The Palace of Sans Souci has been established for hundreds of years, and it is still the number one killer organization in the galaxy. It is indeed unique in its own way.

Chen Fenglei glanced at Zhong Daolong, patted Zhong Tianyi on the shoulder, and said loudly: "It's your turn to play."

Zhong Tianyi's eyes were horrified, and he looked at Chen Fenglei with a pleading look on his face, and said, "Can Mr. Chen, can you solve it?"

Although he really wanted to get rid of Zhong Daolong.

However, he didn't want to solve it himself.

After all, that is his father.

Once word spreads, the reputation will be bad, and it will even be recorded in history books and be stinky for thousands of years.

He wanted to be the emperor, but he didn't want to be an emperor that everyone reviled.

Therefore, Chen Fenglei is the most suitable candidate.

As if remembering something, he promised: "Mr. Chen, don't worry, when I inherit the throne, I will definitely not forget today's kindness."

"You are still in charge of this Phoenix Palace. If you want another position, I can agree to it."

"I can hand over the Oversight Yuan to you."

In order to make people bear the crime of regicide, he did not hesitate to exchange his position as the head of the hospital.

Chen Fenglei shook his head and refused: "Your Highness, if you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. Some things need you to do it yourself. It is really difficult for me to do it for you."

Chen Fenglei is not an idiot, how could he do such a thing for him?

Not to mention that he is not the wise master he wants to assist, even if he is.

Kill the emperor Zhong Daolong himself, and wait until the new emperor comes to power

Whether it was to silence the world, or to silence himself alone, he would choose to 'sacrifice' himself.

"Manager Chen"

Zhong Tianyi wanted to persuade him again, but Chen Fenglei interrupted: "Your Highness, success or failure depends on this one move. This opportunity cannot be missed, and it will never come back."

Zhong Tianyi's face was gloomy and uncertain, his eyes were wild and timid.

His pupils were filled with blood, and he was almost crazy at this moment.

Think about the coveted throne, and then think about the crime you have to bear

Zhong Daolong had been paying attention to what was happening on Zhong Tianyi's side. When he saw his complex expression, he was about to make a move but did not dare to step forward. He cursed with disgust on his face: "You are as cruel as a wolf but as timid as a mouse. You are such a fool." Still want to inherit the throne?”

"Now do you know why I didn't choose you? If the Zhong family's foundation is left in your hands, I'm afraid it will be destroyed in one day."

"In that case, I will be a sinner of the Zhong family and a sinner of the country. How can I have the face to see my father? How can I have the face to see my ancestors?"

Hearing his father's insults, Zhong Tianyi's expression became even more ferocious and twisted.

It's not just the face that's distorted, but also the heart.

He raised his pistol again and aimed at Zhong Daolong's chest: "Those who want to achieve great things can also kill their relatives."

"Father, please help my child. I will worship him every day from now on, so that you can live happily even under the Nine Springs."

Bang!

Zhong Tianyi gritted his teeth and pulled the trigger hard.