lcionline Chapter 229 You Are Here
Chapter 229 You Are Here
"Is this the Taoism of Longhu Mountain? It really lives up to its reputation!" Xu San exclaimed, with awe gleaming in his eyes.
Not far away, Wu Gensheng stood quietly, his gaze penetrating, as if he could see into people's hearts. He sighed softly, feeling a sense of regret: "I'm afraid it's difficult for me to escape unscathed, but I have no regrets, because some things must be done."
Feeling Xu San's gaze, Wu Gensheng turned his head and said calmly, "Xu San, this valley has its own rules. Outsiders cannot enter."
Xu San nodded upon hearing this, but remained silent. He knew Wu Gensheng's character well; he followed his heart and was unrestrained by anything, but in this valley, he seemed to have become much more restrained.
At that moment, a sudden commotion erupted outside the valley. A group of strange-looking people, dressed in bizarre attire, rushed in, their eyes filled with anticipation and excitement. They had heard that the old Heavenly Master was about to visit the valley, and they had rushed to catch a glimpse of this legendary master.
"The old Taoist priest is here! It's so rare to see him!" an alien said excitedly.
"Yes, I heard that the old Taoist priest has been in seclusion for many years. When he came out this time, something big must have happened." Another strange man echoed.
"I wonder what kind of surprise the old Taoist priest will bring us this time?" There were bursts of discussion in the crowd, and the eyes of the strangers were full of anticipation and admiration.
At the valley entrance, the old Taoist priest, Lu Jing, and the others had already arrived. Their arrival immediately attracted the attention of those outside. The old Taoist priest had a kind face and walked steadily, as if each step was in harmony with the rhythm between heaven and earth.
Lu Jing followed closely behind the old Taoist priest with a sharp gaze. Suddenly, he felt a powerful aura coming from the valley, as if an invisible force was preventing them from entering.
"Old Taoist Priest, something seems to be wrong with this valley." Lu Jing said in a low voice.
The old Taoist priest smiled faintly, said nothing, and continued to move forward. His steps were still steady, as if he didn't feel the powerful aura at all.
Seeing this, the strangers followed suit. They wanted to explore and see what secrets this valley held. However, the moment they entered the valley, a powerful force suddenly struck them.
"Ah!" The aliens cried out in fear. Their bodies seemed to be thrown up by an invisible force and then fell heavily to the ground.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!" Loud noises were heard, and the aliens crawled up in a mess, their faces full of fear and confusion.
"This...what's going on?" an alien asked tremblingly.
"Why were we bounced away?" Another alien also looked confused.
"There is something strange about this valley!" There were bursts of frightened discussions among the crowd.
Lu Jing looked at the scene in front of him, a mocking smile on his face: "It seems that not just anyone can enter this valley."
At this moment, the old Taoist priest slowly spoke: "This valley has its own rules. You can't just enter whenever you want." His voice was calm and deep, as if it contained infinite wisdom and power.
Wu Gensheng watched all this, a smile playing on his lips. He knew that the secrets of this valley were not accessible to just anyone. And as the owner of this valley, he naturally wouldn't reveal them easily.
Silence returned to the valley, with only the occasional sound of wind and birdsong. The strangers looked at each other, their eyes filled with disappointment and confusion. They shook their heads helplessly, and then left the place with disappointment and confusion.
However, the story does not end there. Some unwilling strangers try to enter the valley alone, hoping to uncover the secrets of this mysterious land. However, every time they approach the valley entrance, they are blown to the ground by a powerful force.
"This... the power of this barrier is too terrifying!" an alien shouted in horror.
Everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear. They retreated one after another, not daring to approach the valley any further.
"It seems that only true masters can enter the power of this barrier," someone whispered, with a hint of helplessness and disappointment in their tone.
At that moment, an old man slowly approached. He was dressed in a blue robe, his face kind and dignified. He was none other than the revered Celestial Master. He walked step by step toward the barrier, his expression calm, as if the barrier's power had no effect on him at all.
"Old Heavenly Master!" The strangers exclaimed in surprise. They watched the old Heavenly Master step by step towards the center of the barrier, their hearts filled with awe and anticipation.
Lu Jing followed closely behind the old Taoist priest, each step feeling incredibly heavy. His heart was filled with fear of the unknown, but even more so, awe for the being who had once so powerfully oppressed him in the valley. That power seemed to penetrate his soul, leaving him with a vivid memory.
"Old Taoist priest, are we really going to enter this valley?" Lu Jing couldn't help but ask, a hint of uneasiness in his eyes.
The old Taoist priest stopped and looked back at Lu Jing. His eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts. "Lu Jing, are you scared?" His voice was calm and deep, yet it carried an unquestionable power.
Lu Jing shook his head, but the uneasiness in his heart did not dissipate. "No, I just... feel a little scared of that being in the valley," he said frankly.
The old Taoist priest smiled and patted Lu Jing on the shoulder. "It's normal to be afraid, but we must face it bravely. Remember, no matter what happens, you must remain calm and resolute."
After saying that, the old Taoist priest continued to move forward, and Lu Jing had no choice but to muster up the courage to follow.
When they arrived at the valley entrance, they unexpectedly ran into two people—Zhang Chulan and Zhuge Qing. They had been captured by Wu Gensheng and were now sitting nearby with gloomy faces.
"Old Heavenly Master, you are finally here!" When Zhang Chulan saw the Old Heavenly Master, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, as if he had seen a savior.
The old Taoist priest nodded slightly, his eyes swept over the two of them, and asked, "Chu Lan, why are you here?"
Zhang Chulan sighed and told the old Taoist priest the whole story. It turned out that they were captured by Wu Gensheng, who was forcing Qian Kun to help him and seemed to be plotting something.
"Wu Gensheng? How could he be here?" The old Taoist priest frowned, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.
Zhang Chulan shook his head, saying he didn't know Wu Gensheng's specific purpose. But he said Wu Gensheng seemed to be very interested in a secret in the valley and had been forcing Qian Kun to reveal information.
After listening to Zhang Chulan's account, the old Taoist frowned even more. After a moment's contemplation, he said, "Wu Gensheng needs too much to defy the will of Heaven. What he has prepared is simply not enough to accomplish his goal."
Lu Jing was completely bewildered as he listened. He didn't understand how the old Taoist priest could see all this. He couldn't help but ask, "Old Taoist priest, what secrets are there in this valley? I think it's just ordinary, nothing special."
The old Taoist priest smiled faintly, his gaze deep into the depths of the valley. "The origins of this valley are far older than you might imagine. It holds the secrets of heaven and earth, a hidden realm between heaven and earth. Even if Wu Gensheng were to take action, he would still be unable to succeed."
Just then, footsteps were heard. Everyone looked up and saw Wu Gensheng walking out of the valley. He looked at the old Taoist priest and Lu Jing calmly, as if he had already expected them to come here.
"Old Heavenly Master, long time no see." Wu Gensheng's voice was light, but it carried a majesty that could not be ignored.
The old Taoist priest nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on Wu Gensheng. "Wu Gensheng, you are going against the will of heaven and are doomed to fail. Stop it."
Wu Gensheng sneered, a strange glint in his eyes. "Failure? I never thought of failure. Old Master, you may be powerful, but that doesn't mean you can stop me."
The old Taoist priest shook his head, a hint of regret in his tone. "Wu Gensheng, you are stubborn and will eventually suffer the consequences."
Wu Gensheng didn't care. He smiled faintly and said, "So what? As long as I can achieve my goal, I will do it at any cost."
After saying this, Wu Gensheng turned his gaze to Lu Jing, Zhang Chulan, and the others standing beside him. "You are merely pawns in my plan. Once I achieve my goal, you will all be gone."
Hearing this, Lu Jing, Zhang Chulan and the others were terrified. They had never expected Wu Gensheng to be so cruel and merciless that he wouldn't even let them go.
But the old Taoist priest remained calm and composed. He said calmly, "Wu Gensheng, what brings you here this time?"
Wu Gensheng smiled, a strange light flashing in his eyes. "I'm here to find out a secret. Will you come with me?"
The old Taoist priest frowned slightly. He knew that the secret Wu Gensheng was talking about was no small matter. But he also knew that once he stepped into the depths of this valley, there would be no turning back.
"This is not a good place. If you insist on doing so, you will probably get into trouble." The old Taoist priest advised earnestly.
However, Wu Gensheng shook his head nonchalantly. "Trouble? When have I, Wu Gensheng, ever been afraid of trouble? Just come with me."
After saying this, Wu Gensheng turned and walked deeper into the valley. The old Taoist looked at Lu Jing, Zhang Chulan, and the others, a flicker of determination in his eyes. He knew he had to stop Wu Gensheng's plot, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.
So, he followed Wu Gensheng into the depths of the valley. Lu Jin watched the two men leave, feeling somewhat disappointed. He had expected a thrilling duel to take place, but instead, they simply exchanged a few words before leaving together.
"What the hell are these two people doing?" Lu Jin muttered, but he was also full of curiosity about Wu Gensheng's purpose.
As the old Taoist priest and Wu Gensheng continued their journey, the scenery along the way became increasingly desolate, but the old Taoist priest paid no attention to it. He had only one thought in his mind: to stop Wu Gensheng's conspiracy.
As they reached the depths of the valley, they saw a vast sacred road stretching out before them. Tall stone pillars stood on either side, carved with ancient runes and patterns. A mysterious and solemn aura filled them with awe.
At the end of the sacred path, a figure loomed. The old Taoist priest took a closer look and exclaimed in surprise, "Zhou Sheng?"
The figure slowly turned around, revealing his true face. It was none other than Zhou Sheng, who had disappeared for so many years! His face was still youthful and handsome, but his eyes revealed a depth and vicissitudes of life.
"Old Heavenly Master, Wu Gensheng, you are here." Zhou Sheng's voice was calm.