txolops Chapter 232 Lingya Immortal Gathers Disciples of the Intercepting Sect
Chapter 232 Lingya Immortal Gathers Disciples of the Intercepting Sect
Shen Gongbao unfolded the jade slip in his hand, his gaze sweeping over it, and one name after another appeared before his eyes.
Two of the Seven Immortals were among his attendants, and there were also third- or fourth-generation disciples such as Hong Jin and Hu Lei.
All things considered, the jade slip records almost all the important figures under the Jie Sect.
He felt a chill run down his spine and looked up at the person in front of him.
"Senior Brother, what if something happens to these disciples..."
Before Shen Gongbao could finish speaking, a sudden gust of wind swept in and enveloped his entire body.
Before he could react, the scenery before his eyes flashed by, and in a moment, his feet were already on the mountain path outside the Lingya Immortal Cave on Jin'ao Island.
The wind died down, leaving Shen Gongbao standing alone on the cliff.
He knew that the die was cast and there was no turning back.
His expression changed instantly, revealing a mixture of grief, indignation, and panic.
He straightened his robes and, without waiting for an announcement, stumbled and cried as he ran straight into the depths of the cave.
"Senior Brother Lingya! Senior Brother! You must stand up for us and seek justice for Senior Brother Qiushou!"
The mournful cries echoed through the cave.
No sooner had he finished speaking than a burly figure appeared before him.
He grabbed Shen Gongbao's arm with such force that it caused Shen Gongbao's arm bone to ache.
"What did you say? Qiu Shou Xian... what happened to him?"
"Senior brother! It's the Chan Sect, it's that Randeng! He's secretly plotted against us, Senior Brother Qiushou Xian has been afflicted by a vicious curse!"
Not only that, even Senior Brother Lü Yue suffered a terrible fate, being killed on the spot by Ran Deng.
As he spoke, he placed his other hand on his forehead, a faint light flashing, and fragments of memories flowed out, exactly the scenes he had prepared beforehand.
Lingya Xian stared wide-eyed at the lights and shadows, her chest heaving violently.
An overwhelming killing intent burst forth from his body uncontrollably, permeating the cave and causing the surrounding stone walls to hum and the dust on the ground to move without wind.
He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles cracked, and the veins on the back of his hands bulged.
"The Chan Sect... Dipankara... Excellent, very excellent!"
He forced out those words through clenched teeth, his body trembling more violently, clearly on the verge of exploding in rage.
Shen Gongbao noticed the bloodshot in his eyes and knew that his mind was in turmoil and his judgment was greatly impaired.
He felt a sense of relief, but his sorrow deepened. He took another step closer and earnestly said:
"Senior brother, the people of the Chan Sect have always been despicable and habitually use tricks."
If you want to seek justice, you must not go alone; you should gather many fellow disciples to ensure a safe journey.
Moreover, they have many third and fourth generation disciples assisting them. If we only go to support our elders...
I fear they might accuse me of bullying the weak. Perhaps it would be better to also summon outstanding disciples from the third and fourth generations of our sect.
With such a battle of equals, even they have nothing to say!
His words were earnest, seemingly all for the sake of the reputation and stability of the Jie Sect, but in reality, every sentence referred to the list of names on the jade slip in his bosom.
The number of third and fourth generation disciples of the Jie Sect was not large to begin with, and if the enraged Lingya Immortal were to summon them now, there was a high probability that someone on the list would be chosen.
Even if there were occasional omissions, Shen Gongbao thought to himself that his senior brother Taibai, who had instructed him on this matter, would not be too harsh.
As expected, Lingya Xian was filled with vengeful anger at the moment. Hearing Shen Gongbao's well-thought-out plan, he only wanted to gather his strength as quickly as possible. He had no mind to ponder its deeper meaning.
He nodded emphatically and said in a hoarse voice, "Fellow Daoist is right!"
After speaking, he immediately released Shen Gongbao, stood in the center of the cave, and used a secret method for urgent communication to transmit his voice.
The spiritual light spread out along with the incantation, rapidly disappearing into the void and spreading to various parts of Jin'ao Island and even certain specific locations outside the island.
"I have already issued an urgent summons, and fellow disciples from nearby areas will arrive soon."
Lingya Xian used her magic to withdraw her powers, her face as calm as still water, and led Shen Gongbao to the open cliffside outside the cave to wait.
The mountain wind was biting, but it couldn't dispel the murderous aura that was almost solidified around him.
Just three breaths later, a golden streak of light crashed down onto the cliff, revealing itself to be Jin Guangxian, one of the Seven Immortals.
He had always been close friends with Lingya Xian, Qiushou Xian, and the three of them were of similar temperament. Upon hearing Lingya Xian's urgent summons filled with grief and indignation, he immediately rushed over with all his might.
"Senior Brother Lingya Xian! The message mentioned... was Junior Brother Qiushou Xian truly murdered?"
Lingya Xian closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled. When she opened her eyes again, only icy coldness remained:
"Junior Brother Shen Gongbao witnessed it with his own eyes, and his memory is the proof. He has indeed been poisoned by the Chan Sect's Randeng, and his chances of survival are slim."
"Oh dear! The Chan Sect has gone too far!"
Golden light surged from Jin Guangxian's body, and a ferocious killing intent no less than that of Lingya Xian soared into the sky.
"This enmity is irreconcilable! I will now go and raze Xiqi to the ground, crushing those hypocrites into dust!"
Before the roar had even faded, he had already transformed into golden light and was about to leave.
"Junior brother, hold on! We must avenge our grievances, but we must not act rashly. We have already summoned many fellow disciples. Once they are all here, we will attack together. Only then will we have a chance of victory and be able to guard against their tricks!"
Seeing that Lingya Xian was interfering, and considering that what the other party said made sense, Jin Guangxian had no choice but to suppress his anger.
With a heavy stomp, he crushed a huge rock on the edge of the cliff and stood there silently.
The message sent by Lingya Xian in his fury was extremely wide-ranging, covering more than two hundred disciples of the Jie Sect.
Among them are direct disciples and well-known figures such as Jinling Shengmu, Wudang Shengmu, Duobao Daoren, and Huoling Shengmu.
Lingya Xian, Shen Gongbao, and Jin Guangxian stood before the cliff, letting the mountain wind blow, waiting for their fellow disciples to gather.
About fifteen minutes later, the cliff was still empty, with only a few dozen disciples of the Jie Sect arriving. Most of them were disciples who usually associated with Lingya Xian or were impulsive and hot-tempered.
They came upon hearing the news, and upon learning of the affairs of Qiu Shou Xian and Lü Yue, they were all indignant, their murderous aura filling the air.
However, that's all.
None of the high-ranking and senior direct disciples, such as the Holy Mother of Golden Spirit and the Holy Mother of Wudang, appeared, and not even a single divine thought echoed back.
Those disciples who were always pure of heart and kept in mind the admonition of their leader Tongtian to "close the cave and quietly recite the Yellow Court Classic" did not respond at all.
Meanwhile, in another secluded cave on Jin'ao Island, Chang'er Dingguangxian had already received the message.
His eyes flashed, and he waved his hand to strengthen the restrictions on his cave, pretending to be unaware of everything outside, and continued his secluded cultivation.
He knew in his heart that if he went out now, he would surely be dragged away by Lingya Xian and the others to seek revenge, a dangerous situation that was unpredictable.
If I don't go, I'm afraid I'll lose the support of my fellow disciples.
Faced with this dilemma, it's better to remain silent and stay out of it.
Lingya Xian stood before the cliff, looking at the scattered group of no more than twenty people before him, which was far from the scene of a gathering of immortals that he had imagined.
He had not expected that only these few disciples would come to join him.
Shen Gongbao looked at the crowd before him and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
To his surprise, not only were these disciples on the list, but many unnamed people also came.
In this way, Shen Gongbao can be said to have exceeded expectations in fulfilling his mission.
The most hot-tempered of them all, the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit, stepped forward, bowed deeply to the Fairy of the Spirit Tooth, and said angrily:
"My two senior uncles need not wait any longer. Those cowards will surely not come. Let us set off immediately to avenge our senior uncle, Qiu Shou Xian!"
Lingya Xian sighed softly, "Alright, let's go. Shen Gongbao, please lead the way."
"Yes."
Shen Gongbao responded and rose up, taking the lead on a cloud, with the other immortals following closely behind.
In the shadows, Taibai, who had witnessed everything, frowned.
He didn't expect Luo Xuan to be in the crowd as well.
Since Taibai gifted Luo Xuan the True Fire of the Sun many years ago, Luo Xuan has devoted himself to comprehending this fire, only occasionally venturing out to do good deeds and accumulate merit.
Therefore, he was not a person burdened with karma, but rather a cultivator who gathered fortune for the Jie Sect, and should not have been included on the Investiture of the Gods.
Thinking of this, Taibai sighed helplessly, and then cast a spell to draw Luo Xuan's mind into his own consciousness.
"Junior Brother Luo Xuan, this matter is beyond your control. Remember, preserving your life is the most important thing!"
Luo Xuan focused his gaze and recognized it as Taibai. His face immediately lit up with joy, and he respectfully bowed.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Taibai! Senior Brother, this disciple merely wished to test the power of the True Fire of the Sun."
Besides, it can also avenge Senior Brother Qiu Shou Xian and Junior Brother Lü Yue. Please rest assured, Senior Brother.
Upon hearing this, Li Bai became enraged and struck Luo Xuan on the forehead.
"Foolish! If you still consider me your senior brother, listen to me and remember, you must not lay a hand on any disciple of the Chan Sect!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Xuan's mind returned to its original state.
However, a new talisman appeared in his consciousness, which was left by Taibai to save his life.