Fu Shifeng

Chapter 328 Chang'an is uneasy

Before Changqing entered Chang'an City, he saw a dark barrier as high as a mountain and a solitary peak in the distance beside the Weishui Bridge. It appeared so abruptly on the ground, as if casting a shadow on the entire Chang'an City. When I see it from a distance, I feel helpless.

He didn't even need to ask anyone else to confirm. With Changqing's familiarity with Cheng Sanwu, he could recognize it at a glance as Cheng Sanwu's handiwork.

For some reason, Chang Qing felt that this shady barrier was like a part of Cheng Sanwu. To break the barrier was equivalent to defeating Cheng Sanwu.

"He actually came up with something like this." Afu on the horse next to him cursed: "Is he trying to stir up chaos in the world?"

Changqing remained silent. Their group set out from the south of the Yangtze River. The closer they got to Guanzhong, the more unusual the situation became. When the prefectures and counties near Gyeonggi learned about the situation in Chang'an, people everywhere were panicked, and thieves and bandits were gradually becoming rampant.

When they arrived in Chang'an, they identified themselves at the heavily guarded city gate, and officials immediately took them directly to the imperial city. Nowadays, there are not only various government departments and offices here, but also people from all over the world who practice Buddhism.

Around the black screen barrier, there are several groups of monks and Taoists, chanting sutras, chanting incantations, burning charms, and using various magic methods to try to break the barrier, but to no avail.

"Prime Minister Lu, the Seventh Young Master is back."

In the political hall, Prime Minister Lu was sitting behind a desk, talking with several provincial officials. When he heard his subordinates coming to report, he waved the other officials away.

"You are here."

Lu Yan saw Chang Qing, A Fu and others, and Ying Jun nodded slightly towards him. His expression was still as cold and stern as before, making it impossible for anyone to feel close to them.

Chang Qing noticed that Lu Yan looked bad and had sunken eye sockets. He must have been unable to sleep well for many days. He could even smell the smell of ginseng mushrooms in the exquisite tea bowl at Lu Yan's hand, which was all thanks to the nourishing medicine.

Originally, it was Changqing who should have spoken first, but Afu noticed that the little baby clenched his fists slightly and his thoughts were unpredictable, so he took the initiative to speak:

"Prime Minister Lu, I am Lord Zhang of the Gongchen Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. How is the current situation in Chang'an?"

"With the truth in charge, there won't be any big chaos for the time being." Lu Yan picked up the already cold ginseng soup and was about to drink it when Ying Jun stepped forward and walked away without saying a word.

Afu smiled slightly and continued: "I have to confirm one thing - is Prime Minister Lu really a member of Fu Shifeng?"

Prime Minister Lu leaned back in his chair. He looked old and sick, but still had a powerful attitude: "It seems you all know?"

Afu found her own seat and sat down without showing any signs of weakness: "For Prime Minister Lu to obtain a high position in the court, it must be because of the master's arrangement that the saint from the East China Sea heard about?"

"No." Lu Xiang said bluntly: "You have overestimated Fu Shifeng. They are definitely not omnipotent. It is not because of Fu Shifeng that I can enter the court. On the contrary, I can't stand Fu Shifeng." Feng is so old and incompetent that he just chose another path."

Afu was indeed surprised. In her opinion, Lu Yan's martial arts was not much different from that of a mortal who had no strength to bind a chicken, but this man's mind was unusual. Rather, an official career is the right path for this kind of person, and letting him do anything else would be a waste of talent.

"Old? What do you mean by this?" Afu asked.

"A group of people who are greedy for comfort and do not want to make progress." Lu Yan said: "Fu Shifeng has a long heritage. Over the past thousands of years, many masters have emerged, either living in caves or overseas, but they would rather maintain the seal on Taotie than I am willing to find a way to eradicate the evil of gluttony and let the situation rot until now."

"Self-righteous!" Chang Qing finally spoke, with anger in his tone: "Why do you question Fu Shifeng's ambition?"

Lu Yan said: "Ambition has nothing to do with whether things can be accomplished. If Fu Shifeng could have made changes earlier, the Taotie disaster would not have broken out today. Even because he has been comfortable and accustomed to the old routine for a long time, Fu Shifeng Many people in Shifeng have forgotten what a terrifying enemy Taotie is."

Chang Qing was about to retort, but he opened his mouth but could not speak, because he could hear that Lu Yan was not only referring to Fu Shifeng, but probably also the world today.

Lu Yan was committed to implementing the New Deal, but he felt that Daxia had been comfortable and accustomed to the old routine for a long time, and the stale atmosphere in the court was not unimportant. Changqing himself had witnessed it with his own eyes.

"Okay, let's not talk about this now." Afu saw the situation and said, "Where is Cheng Sanwu now?"

"You mean Taotie? Chief Ren said that he has left Chang'an and I don't know where he is going." Lu Yan said.

Afu's expression was subtle, and then she asked: "What are Mr. Lu's current plans?"

"The first priority is to break the barrier." Lu Yan looked at Chang Qing: "Luo Gongyuan of Xuandu Temple recommended you to me in public. I hope you can live up to everyone's expectations."

Changqing lowered his head: "I'll do my best."

At this time, an official from the Prime Minister's Office announced outside the door: "Prime Minister Lu, Gongchen Wei, the chief minister, is here to see me."

"I must be here to find you." Lu Yan waved his hands, as if he was very tired and closed his eyes to take a nap.

After Changqing and Afu left, Yingjun brought a bowl of hot tea to the table and said in a cold tone: "Drink."

Lu Yan raised his eyelids and complained, "Can't you save some face for me in front of outsiders?"

Ying Jun said expressionlessly: "Chang Qing has a lower realm immortal next to him."

Lu Yan's expression changed: "When did it happen?"

"As soon as I arrived in Huzhou, he set off for Tiantai Mountain, and happened to meet Bai Yunzi ascending..." Ying Jun recounted the situation at that time.

Lu Yan rubbed his fingers back and forth on the edge of the tea bowl: "It's not surprising that Bai Yunzi ascended to immortality. Although they have a high status in the Shangqing Dao, they act in a measured manner. They are not like those who invite favors and show off based on a little magic power. They know Keep a certain distance from important matters in the court. As for the immortal family in the lower realm... it should be Master Wen's arrangement."

"Why?" Yingjun was puzzled.

Lu Yan sighed and whispered: "What if the saint and the royal family cannot be rescued for a long time?"

A look of surprise flashed across Ying Jun's face: "Does he hope that Chang Qing will ascend the throne and become emperor?"

Lu Yan deduced in detail: "Master Wen probably didn't think so far at first. He just hoped that Changqing would deal with Taotie, and the lower realm of the Xian family was just to help him. But the preparations he left were not just for dealing with Taotie."

Yingjun nodded slightly, then looked to the southeast: "Someone touched the sword energy I left in my house."

"It should be that Master Wen has arrived." Lu Yan drank the hot tea. Although he didn't know what was added to it, he felt much better physically and mentally. He stood up and said, "Let's see what he has to say!"

……

"Shang Zhangjun, it's been a long time seeing you." Near the shady barrier, Ren Fengxing took the initiative to step forward and bow his hands.

Ah Fu saw that the other party's demeanor was no longer as calm as before, so she asked: "It seems that Mr. Yan Feng is in a difficult situation?"

"I just learned some bad news." Ren Fengxing said helplessly, "Tu Weijun escaped."

"That madman Wu?" Afu asked: "Don't we usually send someone to hypnotize him?" "To tell you the truth, I led Zhan Mengjun and Tu Weijun to deal with Fu Shifeng's Master Wen before. They were all injured and defeated." Ren Fengxing explained: "Tu Weijun's mind is not like ordinary people. After that battle, something may have changed. It was difficult to control for a while, and there are not enough manpower available to find him now."

Afu looked at the tall and towering black screen barrier and sighed helplessly: "Yes, as it is now, who can care about a man running crazy? It's not that I speak harshly, but if this continues, I'm afraid Gongchen Wei will also Disbanded."

Ren Fengxing took inventory one by one: "In the tenth year of Gongchen Guard, Lord Qiangyu used his bow and arrow to snipe Master Wen in the battle at Hengshan, and his meridians were almost completely destroyed. Lord Zhanmeng, Lord Rouzhao, and Lord Zhuyong must all cultivate themselves." , Lord Chongguang could not take charge alone, Lord Xuanzhan was simply killed by Taotie to the point of physical and mental destruction. The ten masters were either dead, injured or escaped, and the only ones who are truly worthy of the great responsibility are you and me."

Afu raised her eyebrows slightly, still maintaining a subtle smile: "I have heard a little bit about the battle at Hengshan. Is Taotie really so powerful?"

"Only this matter, Mr. Shangzhang must not question it." Ren Fengxing said: "Taotie can directly defeat Master Wen who has the Taiyi Order in his body, and he is invincible in the world. Isn't this barrier enough to prove it?"

"Spells can be borrowed from external forces. If An Quti is so powerful, wouldn't he be beaten to death by Cheng Sanwu San?" Afu said.

"Shang Zhangjun really didn't see it?" Ren Fengxing reminded: "I suspect that the one who beat An Quti to death was not Cheng Sanwu, but Taotie!"

Afu looked thoughtful. She knew that Cheng Sanwu was half Taotie, and the part of his power could naturally be used.

Rather, Cheng Sanwu may have fully mastered the power of half of Taotie to set up such a huge and difficult-to-break shady barrier.

However, according to the news and rumors received from various parties, almost everyone feels that Taotie has taken over Cheng Sanwu's body and is causing wanton trouble.

Afu knows very well that Cheng Sanwu's scheming is extremely sophisticated. Now that he has fully mastered the power of half of his body, his mental restraints have been completely lifted. It is not impossible if he deliberately set up a trap.

It's just that he used a barrier to isolate the inside and outside of Tai Chi Palace. What was his purpose? Simply to disrupt the situation in the world?

Afu thought in her mind, she was too familiar with this situation where the court lost its morals and power and was unable to control the local area. The powerful enemy behind the scenes could not be inactive. He would definitely take the opportunity to add fuel to the flames and even promote the change of dynasty!

"It's a pity that I'm not good at magic, so I can't help here." Afu looked at the black screen barrier.

"I have a merciless request." Ren Fengxing said.

"I knew it." Afu was surprised: "It doesn't matter if I say it to you."

"When the barrier was first formed, I just rushed back to Chang'an and had a brief encounter with Taotie. He left Chang'an City on his own initiative." Ren Fengxing's expression was solemn: "Although I don't know his specific whereabouts, I vaguely sensed that he was heading west. ."

"To the west?" Afu seemed to have thought of something: "Do you think Taotie went to the Western Regions?"

"This is just a conjecture. I would like to trouble Zhang Jun to see if there are any clues." Ren Fengxing said.

Afu did think of a place, so she nodded: "Okay, then I'll go and have a look."

……

"Fellow Daoist Li, this is what Daoist Jiao of your noble sect asked me to give to you."

In front of the black screen barrier, Li Hanguang led a group of disciples to figure out how to break the barrier. Changqing happened to arrive. The two briefly chatted for a few words, and Changqing handed the Dongzhen Jade Pendant to the other party.

"Is the cave really a pendant?" Li Hanguang was shocked when he saw this. He held the jade pendant in his hand, closed his eyes and concentrated for a moment. When he opened his eyes again, his eyes were filled with tears. He walked a few steps further to a deserted place, knelt down and bowed to the southeast. , attracting curious glances from people in the distance.

When Changqing saw this, he knew that there was a heart seal left by Bai Yunzi in the Dongzhen Pendant, which could only be sensed by the mental method of the Supreme Purity. Li Hanguang must have known about Bai Yunzi's ascension to immortality. Even though he had been practicing Taoism for many years, his mind was still agitated.

After a while, Li Hanguang wiped the corners of his eyes and said, "I made Fellow Taoist Changqing laugh."

"I was able to witness Grandmaster Bai Yunzi's ascension with my own eyes. This celestial destiny is extremely profound and I feel that I cannot repay it," Chang Qing said.

Li Hanguang said: "No wonder the Master left a message asking us disciples to help. It seems that the Master values ​​Taoist fellow Changqing very much."

Chang Qing's expression became a little more serious: "I am flattered by what you said, Fellow Daoist Li. It's just that I have never met Grandmaster Bai Yunzi before, so why am I so favored."

"It's Taoist friend Changqing who underestimates himself too much." Li Hanguang said: "When we met in Hebei, my Taoist friend's cultivation and magic power were far beyond those of his peers. I see that Taoist friend has a divine light that shines through, and he must have had his soul. The realm of photography.”

Chang Qing nodded and admitted that in the Taoist talisman cultivation, there is an important step, which is "trance to the gods". Through careful contemplation and rituals, the soul is condensed to travel out of the body, so that the feeling becomes deeper and wider.

Once you reach this level, you can even rely on your true seal to borrow Dharma from the Patriarch Shangzhen, and capture all kinds of mysterious magic power from the void Dharma Realm.

Now if Xuandu Guan evaluates the Taoism for Changqing, then his Dongzhen Dharma position can be easily obtained.

For Chang Qing to achieve what he has today, in addition to his own hard work, he also needed to listen to his master's advice, which allowed him to advance by leaps and bounds.

When he was in Tiantai Mountain before, facing the Dongguang Xuanyuan where Miaoyu was imprisoned, Changqing Yuanshen came out to take photos and was refined into a general. He also sensed the Shangyuan seal script on the nine peaks of Tiantai, which was enough to shake the restrictive cage set up by the Xian family.

Even if Bai Yunzi's foresight left behind him in advance, he could only use it if he had sufficient cultivation level. Changqing couldn't help but secretly speculate, did Bai Yunzi regard rescuing Miaoyu as a test for himself?

"Fellow Daoist Changqing is here, presumably to break this shady barrier?" Li Hanguang asked.

"Exactly." Changqing formally looked at this towering shady scene.

Just as the two were discussing and communicating, the three elders of Yinlongsi saw Changqing in the distance, their faces changed color, and at the same time they whispered in secret——

"This... this junior is quite similar to the saint?"

"It's not just like, I feel a faint resonance in the blood!"

"But I heard that he is the illegitimate son of Prime Minister Lu who lives abroad."

"Prime Minister Lu has not known each other for many years. Could it be that..."

The three elders exchanged glances with each other, each unable to conceal his shock.

"Don't be anxious about this, and don't mention it to others!"

"But if the barrier cannot be broken for a long time..."

"We should pay close attention to Lu Changqing first. If there is anyone who wants to harm him, we will secretly eradicate him. If the situation is really irreversible, explain the situation to him!"

(End of this chapter)