Summary: Start With Azure Cloud Gate

Chapter 74 Do you like me? [Two in one, please subscribe]

As dusk approached, Zhang Ruofeng left the ancestral hall and headed towards Qianfeng.

At the door of the ancestor's ancestral hall, only the old man sweeping the floor was left sitting on the front steps, looking at the green mountains in the distance, lost in thought, with an indescribable complex expression on his face.

Zhang Ruofeng told him everything from the massacre in Caomiao Village that year, to Puzhi's acceptance of Zhang Xiaofan as a disciple, to Cangsong's Perfect Being conspiracy to rebel.

Of course, it is more or less mixed with some of Zhang Ruofeng's speculations and overt and covert probing over the years.

But for such a person as the old man, there may be something wrong with why he can't hear it, but the main process is probably not fake.

Because he knew that Junior Brother Cangsong could really do these things with his stubborn temperament.

But, it’s just that he still couldn’t imagine that after a hundred years of missing, someone would still care about him, and even commit such wrong things for him...

"Hehe...hehehe..."

The old man suddenly laughed strangely. The laughter was accompanied by a bit of sadness, and perhaps also contained a hint of unspeakable relief and regret.

Zhang Ruofeng left the ancestor's ancestral hall without wielding his sword. He just walked quietly on the forest path with a complicated expression on his face.

Regarding the murder in Caomiao Village, although the murderer was Puzhi from Tianyin Temple, Cangsong was also considered the culprit.

If he hadn't been greedy and wanted to seize the blood-thirsty bead in Puzhi's hand, Puzhi would not have been corrupted by the blood-thirsty bead's demonic nature, and thus became a demon and massacred more than 200 people in Caomiao Village.

Therefore, Zhang Ruofeng has always had no good impression of the people from Cangsong and Tianyin Temple, and even made up his mind to seek revenge from Cangsong and the people from Tianyin Temple in the future.

However, after five years of entry, he finally felt at ease with Azure Cloud Gate.

Moreover, both his master Daoxuan Perfected Being and his uncle Wan Jianyi were very kind to him. He did not want Azure Cloud Gate to be torn apart because of Cangsong's rebellion.

Therefore, after some careful consideration, he chose to put aside his grudge with Cangsong, turned everything into his accidental sightings and various speculations, and told Wan Jianyi everything in another way.

This can be regarded as giving Cangsong a chance.

If he knew that Wan Jianyi was still alive and could return from his lost ways, then many subsequent tragedies would never happen again, and Master Daoxuan Perfected Being would never fall into a demon state again in the future because of repeated use of the Immortal Executing Sword.

Therefore, Zhang Ruofeng chose to let go of this grudge, not for Cangsong, but for Master Daoxuan Perfected Being and Wan Jianyi, and for the entire Azure Cloud Gate.

However, he hopes that everything will go as he wishes. After knowing that Wan Jianyi is still alive, Cangsong can wake up and stop doing things that harm Azure Cloud Gate.

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Ruofeng raised his head and looked at the mountains and forests ahead. He felt that a burden he had carried for a long time was slowly dissipating, and he felt much more relaxed.

Then, follow the plan discussed with Wan Jianyi and start taking action!

Zhang Ruofeng's eyes were firm, and he stood up with his sword, preparing to go to Yuqing Palace to find Master Daoxuan.

"Zhang Ruofeng!"

Suddenly, a soft and slightly surprising voice came from deep in the woods ahead.

Zhang Ruofeng was shaken and looked up, only to see a green-robed figure standing there in a green forest in front of him, complementing the surrounding environment, looking at him with surprise on his face.

If not Baguio, who is it? !

Zhang Ruofeng couldn't help but be startled for a moment, then his face changed slightly, Yukong flew over, landed in front of Baguio, and said in a deep voice: "Why are you here?"

Hearing Zhang Ruofeng's questioning tone, Baguio, who was full of joy, was stunned for a moment, then her face darkened, and she said coldly: "Let me see if you are dead!"

Zhang Ruofeng frowned, but then he was stunned for a moment, looked at her and said, "Are you here for me?"

Baguio sneered: "Who do you think you are? Is it worth the risk for my noble Ghost King Sect to come here?"

Zhang Ruofeng's face darkened, he snorted coldly and said, "What on earth do you want to do? Come on, this is not your Ghost King Sect. Even if your 'Ghost King' father comes, I'm afraid you won't dare to act wild here!"

She originally took the risk to remind her without telling her father, but was treated like this by Zhang Ruofeng. Baguio gritted her teeth with hatred, and felt a little aggrieved for a while, wishing to leave immediately, regardless of whether he was dead or alive.

But thinking of what she had done under the Necromantic Abyss, she finally suppressed her anger and said coldly: "I came here to remind you that the four major factions of our holy religion will attack Azure Cloud Gate in the near future. If you want If you want to survive, just follow me out of Azure Cloud Mountain and join my holy sect, otherwise all seven branches of Azure Cloud Gate will be destroyed by then, and I’m afraid no one will collect your body even if you die!”

After saying that, Baguio turned around and left.

But Zhang Ruofeng's expression changed, and he said angrily: "What did you say? The four major sects of the Demon Cult will attack Azure Cloud Gate?!"

Baguio paused, turned around, sneered, and said sarcastically: "What? Are you scared?"

Seeing this, Zhang Ruofeng's face turned gloomy and he said no more, but his eyes were uncertain.

According to the plot of the original book, after the incident at Liubo Mountain, the four major factions of the Demon Cult will indeed join forces to attack Azure Cloud Gate, intending to repeat the defeat at Azure Cloud Gate a hundred years ago and bring shame to the Savage Temple.

The Cangsong Perfected Being also rebelled at this time and used the seven-tailed centipede to sneak attack the Daoxuan Perfected Being, resulting in a disastrous defeat at Azure Cloud Gate and heavy casualties among the disciples of each peak.

In the end, it was Daoxuan Perfected Being who forced out the 'Zhu Xian' ancient sword with his injured and poisoned body, and used Azure Cloud Gate's mountain-suppressing formation 'Immortal Execution Sword Formation' to turn the tide and repel the demon sect.

But because of this incident, Daoxuan was injured and was invaded by the evil spirit of the Zhuxian Ancient Sword, which laid the foundation for his future demonic fall.

Precisely because he knew the direction of these plots in advance, Zhang Ruofeng mentioned Cangsong's rebellion to Wan Jianyi this time, intending to prevent it from happening.

But after returning to the mountain for so long, Zhang Ruofeng had gradually let down his guard when he saw that the Demon Cult had not made any movement, thinking that the plot had changed and the Demon Cult would not come.

Moreover, in this battle at Liubo Mountain, all the four major factions of the Demon Sect suffered heavy casualties.

At this time, the wisest thing to do is to continue to hibernate and recuperate.

But he didn't expect that what was supposed to happen would happen after all!

Taking a deep breath, the sense of urgency that had just dissipated in Zhang Ruofeng's heart gathered again.

Since the Demon Cult will attack Azure Cloud Gate in the near future, Cangsong's rebellion will probably still happen as scheduled.

At this time, maybe he has already contacted the people from the Demon Cult!

Thinking of this, and then thinking of the plan with Wan Jianyi, Zhang Ruofeng felt more urgent. He glanced at Baguio in front of him and said: "This is Azure Cloud Mountain. If you don't want to die, you'd better leave as soon as possible without being discovered." ”

After saying that, he immediately stood up with his sword and turned around to leave.

Baguio looked ugly and shouted urgently: "Are you really rather dying with Azure Cloud Gate than coming with me?"

Zhang Ruofeng paused, turned to look at her, and said lightly: "How can you imagine that I, Azure Cloud Gate, have more than two thousand years of heritage? You'd better go back and persuade your father. If you don't want to die, it's best not to come. Azure Cloud Mountain.”

"Shameless talk!"

"The foundation of my Holy Religion cannot be matched by a mere Azure Cloud Gate!"

Baguio snorted coldly, then looked at Zhang Ruofeng, gritted his teeth and said, "Since you would rather live and die with Azure Cloud Gate than leave with me, why do you care about my life and death?"

"Also, when you knew my identity under that abyss of death, why did you keep protecting me instead of just killing me? What on earth do you mean?!"

Hearing this, Zhang Ruofeng was silent for a moment and said, "I just don't want the regrets of the past to happen again, and I don't want to leave some lingering regrets in this life."

Listening to Zhang Ruofeng's inexplicable words, Baguio frowned, a little confused, but immediately put aside these worries, stared at Zhang Ruofeng, gritted his teeth and said: "I don't want to care about this mess, I will ask you today, you... …Do you like me or not?”

Zhang Ruofeng was startled for a moment, a trace of uneasiness flashed in his eyes, but he soon regained his composure and said calmly: "You are thinking too much."

After saying that, without waiting for Baguio to ask any more questions, he flew away through the air and disappeared among the woods.

Baguio stood there, looking at his back, stunned.

Then, she gritted her teeth and snorted coldly: "I don't believe that I have never been rejected by anyone in my life. I can't compare to your senior sisters!"

After saying that, Baguio turned around decisively and left in the other direction.

However, neither Zhang Ruofeng nor Baguio noticed it.

Behind a tree not far away, there was an old figure, watching them at some point.

It wasn't until the two left that the figure walked out from behind the tree. He first looked at the direction where Baguio left, and then looked at the place where Zhang Ruofeng left, frowning tightly.

Heaven-Connecting Peak, on the Yuqing Palace.

The entire Azure Cloud Gate, the first of the Seven Peaks, and all the elders of the Shangqing Realm, all gathered here.

Led by Daoxuan Perfected Being, the seven peaks sat in a circle in the middle.

In the outer circle, there are the Shangqing Realm elders from each peak. These elders are either crane-bone immortals or gray-haired. There are seventeen people in total across the seven peaks, all of whom have Apex Level combat power at Azure Cloud Gate.

A total of twenty-four masters of the Shangqing Realm were sitting around in the Bagua direction, and their bodies were all covered with a layer of clear light that belonged exclusively to the Xuanqing Dao of Tai Chi.

At a glance, there were faint Tai Chi patterns looming around everyone. Their auras were deep, as vast as the sea, and overwhelming.

Among the people, there was a small table with an open book on it. The first page of the book clearly read:

Heaven and earth are unkind and regard all things as stupid dogs!

Obviously, the first elders are still comprehending the first volume of the Heavenly Book.

"Dong dong dong..."

At this moment, there was a sudden knock on the door outside the palace.

Everyone's breath stagnated, and they all slowly opened their eyes, frowned at the door of the hall, and then looked at Daoxuan Perfected Being.

The process of enlightenment was interrupted, and Daoxuan Perfected Being also frowned slightly and looked towards the door of the hall, about to have an attack.

But at this time, a clear and loud voice came in again: "Disciple Zhang Ruofeng, please see the master!"

Daoxuan Perfect Being was startled for a moment, and the anger on his face quickly subsided. Then he took a deep breath, looked at the first elders, and said: "Brothers and sisters, my disciple is not a person who doesn't care about the importance of others. I have been in seclusion until now, and now that I am out of seclusion, I guess you have something important to ask for, so I will come here today, everyone, go back and rest first, and come back tomorrow."

Hearing this, a few people including Cangsong, Shang Zhengliang and others suddenly showed displeasure. The others were lamenting how much Senior Brother Daoxuan dotes on this disciple, but they did not dare to say anything. They stood up and saluted, "Yes." .”

After saying that, everyone turned around one after another and walked out of the palace.

When everyone arrived at the door, the palace door opened on its own, and they saw a handsome young man in green clothes, standing respectfully outside the door.

It was Zhang Ruofeng.

Seeing the first elders walking out, Zhang Ruofeng quickly bowed and saluted: "Disciple, I see you, masters and uncles."

Everyone nodded slightly, and most of them responded with smiles, expressing their goodwill. There were also a few elders who had not been out of seclusion for a long time, and curiously looked at this disciple who was the first to break through to the Supreme Clear Realm under Azure Cloud Gate.

Cangsong Perfected Being snorted coldly, went out without saying a word, offered up a white fairy sword, and left with the sword.

Zhang Ruofeng had no expression on his face and stared deeply at his departing figure until his figure completely disappeared before turning around and entering the Yuqing Palace.

"Disciple meets Master!"

Arriving in front of Daoxuan Perfected Being, Zhang Ruofeng bowed and saluted.

Daoxuan Perfected Being nodded slightly and said: "I heard from Chang Jian that you have been in seclusion for almost half a month and are now out of seclusion. But do you have any doubts in your practice that you would like to ask me for advice?"

For this talented young apprentice who knows how to advance and retreat and understands the overall situation, Daoxuan Perfected Being is not stingy with his care and love.

Zhang Ruofeng said respectfully: "Thank you Master for your concern, but I have no doubts about my practice, but I have other important matters that I want to report to Master."

Daoxuan Perfected Being was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "What's the matter? Just tell me."

"yes."

Zhang Ruofeng took a deep breath, organized the words in his mind, and told Daoxuan Perfected Being one by one what he had said to Wan Jianyi in the ancestral hall.

Of course, he also did not say anything clearly about Cangsong and Pu Zhi in Caomiao Village. He just told Daoxuan that he played with Lin Jingyu and Zhang Xiaofan that night and met an old monk in a ruined temple outside the village.

And when I was about to fall asleep that night, I saw someone performing Azure Cloud Gate’s ‘Excalibur Thunder Control Technique’.

Later, after years of probing and inquiring, I suspected that the person who used the 'Excalibur Thunder Control Technique' was Master Uncle Cangsong.

As for the invasion by Baguio and the Demon Cult, he didn't say much.

After hearing this, Daoxuan Perfected Being was shocked all over, and his face was filled with shock and anger. He immediately thought of 'Puzhi', one of the four great monks of Tianyin Temple.

Because before the incident in Caomiao Village, Puzhi personally went to the mountain to visit him.

As for the pine trees...

Daoxuan Perfect Being's face was gloomy, he turned around, stared at Zhang Ruofeng, and said slowly: "How are you sure that he fought with that monk in Caomiao Village five years ago and used the 'Excalibur Thunder True Technique'? Is this your Uncle Cangsong?"

Although Daoxuan Perfected Being's tone was calm, anyone could hear the raging anger hidden beneath his calmness.

Although Zhang Ruofeng didn't say it clearly, how could Daoxuan Perfect Being be a fool?

How could he not be clear that since on that night five years ago, only two cultivators, Cangsong and Puzhi, were present, then the person responsible for the massacre in Caomiao Village was either Cangsong or Puzhi!

Moreover, he did not know about this.

So what did Junior Brother Cangsong do when he went down the mountain without telling him that night? !

Looking at Daoxuan Perfected Being's expression at this time, Zhang Ruofeng sighed in his heart.

After all, Master is not as easy to fool as Uncle Wan Jianyi.

In other words, Master Wan Jianyi was too lazy to care about the flaws in his words.

But no matter what, the matter of his transmigrate is the biggest secret in his life, and he must never tell it to anyone.

But the matter has come to this, and the matter in Caomiao Village must be made known to Master no matter what, and it must be resolved completely to avoid other incidents.

Moreover, at this moment, his cultivation level has reached the highest level, and in the entire Azure Cloud Gate, he can barely be considered a strong person.

Some things, it’s time to let them see the light of day again!

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Ruofeng had a firm look in his eyes, looked at Daoxuan Perfect Being, and slowly spoke...

I've been busy visiting relatives for the past two days, plus I'm planning to get married this year, so I've been traveling both ways. I'm really sorry.

I'll go back to the city the day after tomorrow and get ready for work, so I should be able to resume normal updates.

(End of chapter)