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Lu Chen Cat was quietly eavesdropping on the conversation of Essence and others behind the bushes.
He had unexpectedly seen the Supreme Emperor at Gate Peak of the Five Element Sect, so he was somewhat familiar with him. Upon seeing him for the first time now, he immediately recognized him.
That person was undoubtedly the Supreme Emperor of the Five Element Sect; Lu Chen was certain of it.
"Currently, since the fall of the Han Dynasty over ninety years ago, the foreign Xiongnu have risen and taken control of the Central Plains. They have since strongly supported Shaolin Temple. Although there has been no overt expulsion or suppression of us Daoists, it is evident to anyone with eyes that Daoism is losing its influence."
The speaker was from Divine Dragon's Hideout, who briefly analyzed the situation of Daoism among them.
The tone of Divine Dragon's Hideout was very calm, yet one could sense a feeling of crisis in his words, a crisis stemming from Shaolin Temple.
The number of Daoist followers among the common people was decreasing, which indicated a decline in Daoism. At the same time, this decline meant the rise of Buddhism.
Several key figures had gathered here to discuss these matters; it could be considered a simple philosophical debate.
"Imperial Fortune influences fate; this is an ironclad truth that has existed throughout history. Whoever can take control of the Central Plains can manipulate fate as well. No wonder everyone wants to fight for that top dragon throne in the Central Plains. Unfortunately, we outsiders have no reason to interfere with them."
The speaker was Shen Taiyi, who also shared his views on the current situation.
On the surface, it seemed that fate controlled Imperial Fortune, but in reality, it was Imperial Fortune that controlled fate. The emperor could forcibly change the beliefs of the common people; even if he himself did not believe in a particular deity, he could still make the people abandon their faith.
A deity that is not believed in by the common people loses its significance. Thus, even powerful factions like the three major Taoist sects in the Central Plains and overseas Xuan Huang Sect, despite their strength and influence, dared not easily meddle with Imperial Authority.
"With Hu Yun being less than a hundred, the Great Zhou Huangfu Family's reign is nearing its end. When that happens, it will inevitably affect Eastern Shaolin. Even if we do not intervene, once Eastern Shaolin falls, it may never rise again," said the Supreme Emperor sitting on the left meaningfully.
The Great Zhou Emperor believed in Buddhism, which led many high-ranking officials and nobles to follow suit. This effectively supported Shaolin Temple, allowing its branches to spread widely among followers of all ages.
However, once the Great Zhou falls, this shift will naturally impact Eastern Shaolin. Eastern Shaolin might also want to salvage this situation by sending Shaolin experts to interfere with Imperial Authority in an attempt to change their fate and act against it.
However, the Taoist masters present had already grasped this layer of information, so they were thinking of ways to strategize.
"Supreme Emperor" paused, seemingly uninterested in the topic, lightly coughed and said, "My Young Sovereign of the Five Element Sect has mysteriously disappeared in the East China Sea without any leads. If we pursue this matter, both Eastern Shaolin and the Western Amitabha Sanctuary cannot be absolved of responsibility."
"Brother Supreme Emperor suspects it was Yenando's doing?" Suddenly, the Essence above spoke up, clarifying Supreme Emperor's implication and directly pointing to Amitabha Sanctuary's First Buddha, Yenando.
The Young Sovereign was the Vice Master Supreme of the Five Element Sect, a top-tier talent and a master of his generation. Losing him just like that would not be easily accepted by anyone, especially not by the Five Element Sect.
"Hmph, and what about my Huangmei Master from Star Gate? Regardless of who is responsible for this matter, as long as I know the truth, what can Amitabha Sanctuary do? I will personally pay a visit to demand an explanation from that Yenando."
Shen Taiyi from Star Gate flicked his sleeve with a disdainful expression. He felt equally indignant about the mysterious disappearance of Star Gate's Yellow Brow Ancestor and had long wanted to investigate.
"This matter cannot exclude Yenando; however, we cannot provide evidence. This person is unfathomable; if he intends to act, he likely won't leave any traces for us. Furthermore, Master Zu Yin from Eastern Shaolin has reportedly undergone 'Flesh Transformation,'" Essence said calmly.
When Essence made this statement, his tone was flat, but once it was said, every person present was shocked.
"Flesh Transformation Realm?" Everyone gasped. They all understood what the Flesh Transformation Realm signified.
After cultivating the soul to Void Immortal, there are ten secret realms. Similarly, after reaching the pinnacle of martial arts longevity, there are also ten secret realms. The Flesh Transformation Realm mentioned by Essence is the fifth level of the great tenfold longevity realm.
No one present had reached the Flesh Transformation Realm in martial arts cultivation. Yin Boqing from Five Element Sect had achieved Elysium of Longevity in martial arts but was far behind Grandmaster Zu Yin from Eastern Shaolin.
Both Yin Boqing and Grandmaster Zu Yin were martial arts masters of Elysium of Longevity; however, there was still a five-level gap between them. Do not underestimate these five levels; if Yin Boqing dared to confront Grandmaster Zu Yin without using Void Immortal powers, he would likely be defeated in no time, leaving not even a trace of Flesh behind.
Moreover, even if Yin Boqing also reached the fifth secret realm of longevity at Flesh Transformation Realm, he still could not match Master Zu Yin because specializing in Qigong and dual cultivation are two different matters. Dual cultivation is far inferior to specialization in terms of resilience and divine powers; this is common knowledge.
"It seems that Eastern Shaolin will always be our formidable opponent. With this significant change in dragon energy, it won't be easy; bloodshed and sacrifice are inevitable," Supreme Emperor sighed from the side.
Essence lightly "hummed" in response, expressing a hint of disdain as he said, "Eastern Shaolin will fall along with the Great Zhou Dynasty. This is fate; even if none of us intervene, their destiny is sealed. This is what I have deduced using the Yin Yang Taiji Diagram."
"Really? Could the Yin Yang Taiji Diagram be wrong? If we all refrain from acting, will Eastern Shaolin and the Great Zhou Dynasty still meet their demise?" The members of Divine Dragon's Hideout were astonished.
Essence nodded, neither confirming nor denying, and continued, "The current Great Zhou Dynasty is besieged on all sides. Do you think they are not suffering? They have just quelled the rebellion of Southern Waban, exhausting both manpower and resources. Various lords are eyeing them covetously, and the Demon King Dynasty from the Southwest has been waiting for a long time. The Seven Great Families, who adhere to their pact, have endured for a century; when their strength erupts, it will be a force to reckon with."
The Supreme Emperor and others nodded in agreement, finding his reasoning sound. Divine Dragon's Hideout stroked his beard and said, "While that may be true, the relationship between Eastern Shaolin and the Great Zhou Dynasty is deeply intertwined; they might share a common fate. Moreover, the ambiguous relationship between Eastern Shaolin and the Western Amitabha Sacred Land raises questions about whether it has truly been severed. If Eastern Shaolin faces annihilation, will Yenando hold back?"
"He will not; Yenando will definitely intervene. The relationship between Eastern Shaolin and the Amitabha Sanctuary has not been completely cut off. When Eastern Shaolin is in trouble, Yenando will act without question," said Essence.
After a pause, he added, "This isn't the first time Yenando has meddled in the affairs of the Central Plains; everyone knows that. However, if he attempts to alter fate again and meddles further, I won't let him off easily. Old scores will be settled together; what do you all think?"
Once Essence finished speaking, he looked around to gauge the opinions of Supreme Emperor and others. They all nodded in agreement with his approach.
Lu Chen licked his lips in surprise; he hadn't expected to stumble into the Shen Yuan Immortal Mansion, encountering several top Daoist masters discussing profound matters here. Moreover, he had gained valuable information along the way and felt that this trip was worthwhile.
As Lu Chen swallowed nervously, he inadvertently made a noise that caught the attention of the old masters.
"Hmm? Is someone spying? This..."
Essence was the first to notice Lu Chen, immediately voicing his suspicion.
Seated directly below him with his back turned to Lu Chen, Divine Dragon's Hideout raised his hand and flicked it, summoning a blood-red Divine Dragon that flew straight at Lu Chen.
Seeing this, Lu Chen, realizing he could not afford to stay any longer, cursed himself for being careless. He quickly took off, transforming into lightning as he sped away toward the forest's edge.
The Treasure Guardian Beast, peering anxiously outside the forest for Lu Chen, hurriedly asked as soon as he saw him emerge, "What happened? What's going on?"
"Don't ask, just go, or we'll all die." Lu Chen hurriedly said, not even bothering to climb onto the back of the Divine Beast, and the two of them quickly rushed towards the outskirts of the Shen Yuan Immortal Mansion.
Lu Chen glanced back and saw the blood-red Divine Dragon that had emerged from the Divine Dragon's Hideout closely following them, only about a mile away, clearly visible from where they stood.
Lu Chen and the Treasure Guardian Beast had no time for any exchange; they were desperately fleeing forward, ignoring the astonished disciples of the Yin Yang Gate along the way.
At this point, what difference did it make if they were discovered? Even the Supreme Elder of the Yin Yang Gate had noticed them; would they still fear mere fish and shrimp?
The two of them ran for their lives until they reached a celestial mountain. Just as they intended to circle around to hide behind it, they unexpectedly encountered a mysterious pulling force as soon as they touched the mountain.
The force came suddenly, and before they could react, both were pulled inside at once.
The next moment, when Lu Chen and the Treasure Guardian Beast opened their eyes again, they found themselves surrounded by dense forests, with wisps of smoke rising from deep within the mountains, and birds crying as they flew by from afar.
They had unexpectedly returned to the real world. Turning around to look for the so-called Shen Yuan Immortal Mansion, there was no trace of it anywhere.
Lu Chen and the Treasure Guardian Beast were both taken aback; the change had come too quickly. Just moments ago, they were still within the Shen Yuan Immortal Mansion, but now they were out so soon. At that critical moment, they had felt a mysterious and powerful pulling force that was impossible to resist.
It seemed that entering the Shen Yuan Immortal Mansion was difficult while exiting was easy. To get out, one only needed to touch those celestial mountains to be pulled out. However, to enter again, one would need to obtain the coordinates of the Shen Yuan Immortal Mansion.
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