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He is Wei Guangming, the current High Priest of Light of the Temple, who is known as the number one person in Taoshan and whose status is almost equivalent to that of the Temple's leader.
However, he was imprisoned in this secluded pavilion, with a killing array faintly visible all around. This was the cage array set up by the former High Priest Lian Sheng Thirty-Two.
After an unknown amount of time spent deducing, Wei Guangming suddenly shuddered, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"Haotian is actually the King of the Underworld?"
"The Eternal Night Calamity descends once every ten thousand years; is it also the work of Haotian?"
As the High Priest of Light of the Temple, Wei Guangming was always calm, and even knowing of the existence of the Eternal Night Cataclysm, he had never lost his composure like this.
The Heavenly Emperor worshipped by the Xiling Temple is actually the culprit who destroyed humankind.
This news completely shattered his faith and caused his worldview to collapse.
However, Wei Guangming was trapped in the secluded chamber and knew nothing about the outside world.
Although he deduced the secret, he did not know where the information came from.
He speculated that an invisible force was shrouding Xiling, preventing the news from spreading.
This was clearly the work of a high-ranking figure in the temple, which also indirectly confirms the authenticity of the news.
"If Haotian is the King of the Underworld, then what about my prophecy fourteen years ago about the birth of the King of the Underworld's son?"
What is the connection between Haotian and the son of the Underworld King?
Wei Guangming paced back and forth in the secluded pavilion, muttering to himself, his mind a jumble of thoughts.
Suddenly, he stopped, his eyes flashing with determination.
Regardless of whether the information was accurate or not, he was determined to personally investigate and find out the truth.
"Fourteen years have passed. It's time to settle the mistakes I made back then."
Wei Guangming sighed deeply, his breathing gradually intensifying, and strode forward.
Under Wei Guangming's all-out attack, the supposedly unbreakable cage formation vanished instantly.
Wei Guangming thus walked out of the secluded pavilion, out of the temple, and down Peach Mountain in a dignified manner.
Half an hour later, the temple's leader, Xiong Chumo, appeared outside the destroyed Youge Pavilion with a gloomy expression.
"You, Wei Guangming, even the Great Cage Formation can't stop you."
Xiong Chumo said in a low voice.
A temple guard standing nearby asked, "Sect Leader, should we send someone to pursue them?"
"Can you defeat Wei Guangming?"
"Let him be."
Xiong Chumo said with a deep look in his eyes.
Wei Guangming clearly had the power to break the cage formation, yet he willingly remained trapped for fourteen years.
His sudden breakthrough is clearly related to the latest issue of the Celestial Mystery Immortal's Monthly Commentary.
Therefore, he did not stop Wei Guangming.
He also wanted to know the secrets of this world, and what Haotian truly intended to do.
In the Liyang Dynasty, there is a great river that runs through the entire territory, called the Guangling River, but its destination is unknown.
Sixty years ago, Li Chungang's feat of flying across the Guangling River on his sword made this river a sacred place that countless martial arts practitioners yearned for.
Every day, countless people gather by the river to imitate Li Chungang's sword-riding technique to cross the river.
The successful naturally win cheers, while the unsuccessful become a laughing stock.
At this moment, a rare and spectacular sight appeared on the Guangling River.
An old man in a tattered monk's robe was drifting downstream, relying solely on a reed pole.
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The fact that he didn't reveal any aura was the most terrifying thing about him.
The ability to cross a river on a single reed without using internal energy signifies that this person's cultivation is unfathomable and difficult for ordinary people to detect.
"My God! It's Liu Songtao! I've seen his portrait!"
An elderly man with white hair suddenly shouted from the riverbank, his eyes filled with terror.
This statement immediately attracted everyone's attention and caused a stir.
If it were a month ago, they might not have recognized this person.
However, with the release of the Nine Provinces Sword Immortal Ranking, Liu Songtao's name has become the focus of heated discussion in the martial arts world.
This notorious villain from a century ago slaughtered his way through the martial arts world and the imperial court, even killing three emperors.
Now, this person has appeared on the Guangling River. Is he about to make a comeback?
Recalling Liu Songtao's past misdeeds, everyone felt a chill and wished they could escape immediately.
But some people are curious.
Liu Songtao on the river surface not only showed no murderous intent, but also no trace of his presence; he was like a true old monk.
This is completely inconsistent with the title of "the greatest demon in the world".
Some people recalled the comments made by the Celestial Immortal:
For over a century, Liu Songtao listened to Buddhist teachings at the foot of Mount Landa, and has since converted to Buddhism, becoming half-Buddha and half-demon.
In retrospect, his attainments in Buddhism have reached their zenith.
Just as everyone was discussing this, Liu Songtao, who was on the river, suddenly took a step and sank straight to the bottom of the river.
The water at the bottom of the Guangling River is murky and the light is dim; searching for someone is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
But Liu Songtao quickly spotted his target.
It was a woman dressed in purple, floating quietly in an open space at the bottom of the river. Her six senses and seven orifices were sealed, and her body was curled up like a pregnant baby.
Liu Songtao stared at her blankly, his eyes filled with an unprecedented tenderness.
He recalled events from a hundred years ago.
At that time, he had not yet become a monk of Lantuo Mountain, but was still the ninth generation leader of Zhulu Mountain, and the most unorthodox and least like the leader of Zhulu Mountain in history.
He, the woman in purple, and the fourth prince of the Liyang Dynasty, who, though not the crown prince, was more respected than the crown prince, traveled the world together.
Compared to him and the fourth prince, the woman in purple was of humble origin and had an unremarkable appearance.
However, he fell in love with her at first sight.
But while King Xiang was deeply infatuated, the goddess remained unmoved. The girl in purple, however, harbored feelings for the far more handsome and dashing Fourth Prince of Liyang.
Liu Songtao didn't take it to heart. As long as he could wander the world with the girl in purple and see her smile, he would be content.
However, when he emerged from his seclusion at Zhulu Mountain, he heard the news that the girl in purple had passed away.
He silently descended the mountain, marking his final departure from Zhulu Mountain. Afterwards, he killed many self-proclaimed righteous martial arts figures and eliminated several powerful and influential officials.
From then on, whenever he turned around, he always felt that the girl in purple was there, smiling and waiting for him.
Later, he locked himself in the mountains of Landa, imprisoning himself and vowing not to leave until he had fully comprehended Buddhist teachings.
But for the sake of the girl in purple, he broke his vow and went down the mountain.
Liu Songtao's aura suddenly surged, his original gentle and compassionate Buddhist nature vanished, replaced by a chilling and piercing aura.
With a single swing of his sword, he cleaved the vast ocean in two, the sword light reflecting his figure as he swiftly flew towards the shore.
The martial arts practitioners present were all stunned, and were terrified by the demonic aura emanating from Liu Songtao, which made them break out in a cold sweat.
But he didn't go on a killing spree; he simply asked calmly:
"I need to see the Celestial Mystery Immortal. Could you please tell me how to get to Snow Moon City?"
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's time for the Tianji Yuedanping lecture again.
The once quiet Snowmoon City has become bustling again.
All four city gates were opened, and countless martial arts practitioners dressed in the attire of different dynasties poured in.
Among them were some people dressed in strange clothes, who came from a remote country far from the Beili Dynasty.
These people had a clear purpose: they were all heading towards the most magnificent Ascension Pavilion in Snowmoon City.
At this moment, the Dengtian Pavilion was already packed with people and bustling with activity.
Since it was not yet noon, the white jade platform was empty, and the people in the hall were all talking amongst themselves:
"The day has finally come. Do you know how I've been through the past month?"
"Haha, luckily I ran fast and made it to this month's monthly review, otherwise I would have regretted it for the rest of my life."
"The last monthly review was absolutely astonishing. I wonder what big news will break this time."
"This time, the list of top masters from the Ming and Song dynasties will be released, and there will definitely be many shocking secrets."
"Putting everything else aside, the cultivation secrets mentioned by the Celestial Immortal alone are worth the price of admission."
"Have you heard? After the last monthly review, Fusu obtained the Golden Heavenly Secret Token and seemed to have asked the Heavenly Secret Immortal about the Chi You ruins."
"Although I don't know if it's true, the Qin army has been frequently mobilized in the past month. I heard that even Meng Tian's Golden Fire Cavalry has been transferred to the border."
"Terrifying! If Qin Shi Huang were to truly obtain the Chi You Sword and the War God from the Chi You Ruins, who in the world could withstand the Qin army?"
"Obtaining the treasures from the ruins of Chi You will not be easy. If we anger Chi You, the Qin Dynasty might be destroyed."
“That’s right! The opportunity given by the Celestial Immortal is not so easy to take. I’ve heard that many people have tried to break into the Lingyun Cave, but they all lost their lives.”
"The Lingyun Cave is guarded by a fire qilin that is comparable to a celestial being on land. Those people have gone mad for the fire qilin's blood. Do they really think they can defeat the fire qilin?"
It's in the fifth private room on the west side of the fifteenth floor.
Ye Hongyu sat there alone, drinking tea, her brows furrowed and her expression melancholy.
She was sent to Snow Moon City by Xiong Chumo, the leader of the Xiling Sect, to inquire about the destruction of the Demon Sect.
I originally thought it would be simple, just ask the Celestial Mystery Master for a divination.