Depressed Fairy

More than thirty miles away from the village that had returned to ruins, the broad-breasted old man Lu Bingli pressed the gourd and landed. He did not approach immediately.

He was a casual cultivator who was cultivating nearby, and he knew that this place was strange. Even though he watched it dissipate and sensed the changes in the spiritual energy, he still had doubts in his heart and did not dare to approach it at will.

After landing, the big gourd shrank to the size of a palm and hung on the old man's waist. Following Lu Bingli, he looked from a distance and saw that the area that had been shrouded in fog all year round and where mirages of villages and towns could occasionally be seen suddenly dissipated and revealed Out of ruins.

"There are many formations here, and there may be secret hands and backhands hidden somewhere. Moreover, the monk who cracked the secret here has no idea where he came from. Whether it is good or evil, we have to wait and see."

Lu Bingli thought in his mind, first he watched intently, and then used talismans and magic weapons to test. After a few breaths, he determined that it was generally safe, and did not choose to go there in person. Instead, he waved and threw out three paper figures, with seals on his hands. Turn around and point forward!

The paper figures grew in the wind, and in a blink of an eye, one of them stood tall and turned into three strong men. They looked just like ordinary people, except that they had a face with no facial features, and were completely blank. After they saluted Lu Bingli, they turned and walked towards the center of the ruins.

Here, the seals on Lu Bingli's hand changed continuously, and then a spiritual light shot out, split into three, and fell on the three paper warriors. Each of the latter three's originally blank faces had a slit, and when the slit opened , revealing a rolling eyeball, swaying up and down, left and right, and finally stopped in the center, staring into the distance.

What they saw and gained was shared by Lu Bingli.

The old man controlled the three paper warriors to carefully separate and explore, multi-tasking, and saw nothing unusual for a long time. It was not until they approached the seaside that one of the paper warriors saw a gray figure sitting on the cliff!

"found it!"

Lu Bingli immediately became energetic.

I was about to see who did it and what was so special about it!

He was about to control the Paper Man to take two steps closer, but the shared field of vision blurred and he disappeared!

"Huh? Where are the people?"

Lu Bingli was startled and doubtful, but soon he felt a sense of ominousness and warning. Then a burst of cold air blew from the back of his neck, making him tremble all over. He turned around suddenly, without caring about maintaining the technique, and saw Li Bubu. The gray-robed Taoist in the distance.

"you you……"

In just the blink of an eye, he can silently appear behind himself, the god-transforming monk. Even now, his own eyes have seen the other person, but he still has no way to detect the other person's aura!

This is a breathtaking method, which is amazing!

If the other party takes the opportunity to take action, he will be seriously injured even if he does not die!

Terrified!

After thinking about it, he knew how to advance and retreat, so he quickly stepped forward to salute and said, "Sanren Lu Bingli, I have met fellow Taoist."

Chen Yuan, who was dressed in a gray robe, returned the greeting and said with a smile: "I am your third son, King Chen Long."

Three years old?

King Chen Long?

It's an unfamiliar name, or maybe it's a fake name.

But there was nothing strange on Lu Bingli's face. If the person in front of him could really break through such a complex formation, not to mention just a hermit, or even a child, then he should be treated with courtesy.

"It turns out to be Fellow Daoist Chen. Thank you for meeting me." After a few polite words, he hesitated and asked, "There is a psychedelic formation here..."

Chen Yuan didn't want to beat around the bush, and said frankly: "Are you talking about the magical derivative method that covers this area for more than a hundred miles? This method is its own system, with three layers of techniques. It seems to be the result of three people, and it is mixed It is indeed a dangerous situation to have ghosts and thoughts in the human heart, and to interact with each other inside.”

"This..." Lu Bingli was startled. The other party made it so clear, almost explicit, so he stopped covering up and said directly: "But fellow Taoist, can you break this formation?"

Chen Yuan nodded: "Not bad."

So simple! ?

Lu Bingli hesitated for a moment, and after sorting out his thoughts, he said: "It seems that Taoist friend is really powerful, at least he is a god refiner, right? It's really disrespectful..."

Chen Yuan smiled but did not answer, neither admitting nor denying.

Unlike those monks in Dingyuan who need the spirit of immortals to advance, if one has a perfect state of mind and perfect inheritance in the Dongxu Realm, it is really possible for hundreds or even thousands of years to achieve great mastery of godhood and dominate the world as soon as he leaves the mountain. In addition, the mysterious scene before had indeed disappeared, so Lu Bingli didn't feel that Chen Yuan was lying.

After a few sentences, his thoughts became clear again. Lu Bingli was a little wary, but his tone became smoother, and he continued: "I saw something strange here, so I came to investigate. I didn't expect to meet people like fellow Taoist. My cave is not far from here. I wonder if I am lucky enough to be able to invite fellow Taoists to go there? It just so happens that there are several other fellow Taoists who are visiting me to discuss the matter of exploring the cave. "

It is naturally not a good choice to invite a person with unknown details and advanced cultivation into your home as soon as you meet him. However, compared to a cave with many restrictions, careful management, and many Taoist friends, it is now more difficult to face such a person of unknown origin. Humans are obviously more dangerous.

Chen Yuan knew what the other party was thinking, but he didn't reject it. Moreover, he felt nostalgic when he heard the other party talk about "exploring the secluded world and seeking the method."

The so-called "exploring the hidden world" actually means discovering the caves and ruins left by the predecessors, and then inviting four or five colleagues to explore together. Because the inheritance of casual cultivators is incomplete, if they want to go further, other than asking others, they can only try their luck by searching like this.

"This is the most common team building among casual cultivators. I was reborn in this circle, as if it were a lifetime ago. I haven't participated in a team building for a long time. I didn't expect to meet them as soon as I returned to Dongxu. It just so happened that I could also learn about Dongxu from their mouths. The general situation at the moment, but before that, there are still some things that need to be confirmed.”

As soon as he thought about it, Chen Yuan simply said bluntly: "Of course I understand the Taoist friend's intentions, but there is something I need to ask you first."

Lu Bingli's heart trembled, but he smiled and said, "Fellow Taoist, please tell me."

"Whose hands did that ghost thought formation come from earlier?" Chen Yuan went straight to the point, "It seems that it was carefully arranged. If I break his method like this, I may offend the person who arranged it, and it may bring disaster to you, so We need to figure it out first. Do fellow Taoists know the secret?"

Lu Bingli was surprised by the theme, but it also played into his heart. He said on the spot: "Since fellow Taoist asked about this, I won't hide it from you. The formation here involves three sects and three ancestors." However, Taoist friends don’t have to worry, we have the means to protect ourselves, not to mention that in the Eastern Continent, there are big sects such as Jian Palace and Xumi Mountain to maintain order, so it’s not a big deal if we just make friends with each other and cause trouble. As for."

"Three Patriarchs?"

Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows.

In the Dongxu Realm, those who can be called the Patriarch must at least be at the level of the God Refiner, and must be the God Refiner who founded the sect. Otherwise, it only refers to the Return to the Void cultivator.

As soon as he returned to Dongxu, it was strange that such a person was involved, but considering the way and path of Chen Yuan's return, it would be strange not to involve such a person.

"Although there are three ancestors, that happened decades ago. After all, the power of Wanghai Palace and Liuli Island has declined, and the original pillars are no longer there. Although there are many god-refiners in the sect, there is no return ancestor. ”

As Lu Bingli spoke, he observed Chen Yuan's expression, trying to figure out the clues, but in the end he was disappointed and had to continue: "The main person involved now is the famous red light man in the southeast. Ancestor."

"Hongdeng? Ancestor? Famous in the southeast?" Chen Yuan narrowed his eyes, "Really Hongdeng has returned from the Jin Dynasty? What an unexpected change."

"Fellow Taoist, do you know the Patriarch of the Red Lantern?" Lu Binli breathed a sigh of relief, "Yes, he attained enlightenment and returned to the void more than twenty years ago. Now he has been preparing for these years. I am afraid that in a few decades, he will be able to attack Hehe." Got it."

"Don't worry, he doesn't have such courage and courage. He would burn incense just to return to the void." Chen Yuan shook his head, "It took a long time for him to return to the void twenty years ago. He has to press the end of his life span to break through. "

As he spoke, he was evaluating in his mind how long he would have to wait before he could lure people over, and whether he should take advantage of the enemy's covert situation to make arrangements.

But Lu Bingli was frightened when he heard this. He could vaguely hear that this person was probably having a problem with the ancestor of the red light, so he couldn't help but complain secretly. He thought to himself, if this person broke the formation unintentionally and made friends for a while, it would lead to help for a while. That's all. If it involves the grievances with the Returning Ancestor, it will really be fatal!

While he was thinking about it, Chen Yuan suddenly glanced at him and said, "It's a little trivial, so I won't say much. When the red light comes, I will deal with it myself. Didn't fellow Taoist invite me into the cave? Let's leave now. , I have been in seclusion for a long time, and I don’t know much about the current situation in Dongxu. It can be said that my eyes are darkened, and I have many things to ask fellow Taoists. "

Are you still coming?

Lu Bingli's heart trembled when he heard Dao. Unfortunately, he had just said something big and was not affected by it. Now he would refuse again. He was a little embarrassed. He was thinking about how to explain it without leaving any trace. Suddenly, he felt something in his heart. He noticed something in the distance. The spiritual energy fluctuations coming from him.

He looked up and saw a flash of light in the sky, and then a gorgeous flying boat broke through the clouds and mist, flew from a distance, and landed straight down.

"The style of this ship is that of Wanghai Palace. Perhaps the disciples who were patrolling around here noticed something strange here. Fellow Taoist, please see if we retreat first..."

"Yes, this flashy style, coupled with the flamboyant and exaggerated light and shadow effects, is indeed the style of Wanghai Palace!" Chen Yuan also looked up and commented: "Didn't you say that Wanghai Palace has declined? Why do you still travel like this? Pay attention to pomp and effect?”

Please say a few words less!

Lu Bingli's eyelids jumped when he heard this. The Wanghai Gong family has a great cause and a profound foundation. Its decline is also compared to the past. Several other emerging sects have robbed their sphere of influence. The strength of Zhenli is better than those of them who are alone. Rogue cultivators are much stronger!

What's more, there are many disciples in his sect, and there are many ancient families, and the inheritance is endless. If one day another peerless disciple appears and achieves unparalleled skills, he will rise again.

We usually just talk in private, how can we not open and lift a certain pot in front of others?

Unfortunately, before he had time to remind him, two people had already walked out of the flying boat.

These were two young men, one was a little older and looked to be in his thirties or forties, and the other was still a teenager.

However, the age of a cultivator cannot be judged from his appearance, but Lu Bingli still captured their realm from the auras emanating from the two of them.

Two golden elixir monks.

"It turns out to be Senior Lu."

When Nian Nian saw that the two of them had arrived, the older one saluted and greeted him, and then without waiting for Lu Bingli to ask, he took the initiative to introduce: "Junior Chef Jiang of Wanghai Palace, this is my junior brother Zhang Bei. We were here three years ago I met senior at the Liuli Ceremony before. "

"It turns out he is a disciple of Wanghai Palace." Lu Bingli stepped forward with a smile and responded. He glanced at Chen Yuan and saw that the latter had no intention of introducing him. However, the two Wanghai disciples had already looked over and their eyelids twitched again. , had no choice but to sigh and introduce: "This is a fellow Taoist I just met. His Taoist name is Third Year. His cultivation is advanced, and he is not as good as me."

Just met?

The Senior Transformation God said he had advanced cultivation.

Chef Jiang immediately understood what Lu Bingli had said to disassociate himself and remind him. He immediately understood it, but he did not explain it. He just said: "So that the two seniors will know that we were patrolling here and saw this magical battlefield back then." Suddenly the fog cleared, and I came here specifically to take a look. Do you two know the reason? "

"This..." Lu Bingli hesitated again, glanced at Chen Yuan, and didn't know whether to speak or not.

But Chen Yuan was very carefree and didn't hold back at all: "What's there to ask? I came out of the mountain this time. It was such a coincidence that it happened easily."

"Is it you!?" Zhang Bei, who looked like a young man, was full of surprise. He immediately realized that he had made a mistake and lowered his head in silence.

"Senior took action?" Chef Jiang also looked surprised, but immediately said: "In that case, please come with me, senior..."

"No." Chen Yuan waved his hand and refused simply, then said to Lu Bingli: "Friend Lu Dao, when should we leave?"

Lu Bingli's heart sank when he saw Chen Yuan's direct refusal, but when he heard this, he almost jumped up: "Ah? Moving? What are you moving for?"

Chen Yuan smiled and said: "You didn't say so, do you want to invite me to your house as a guest?"

"Ah this..." Lu Bingli felt bitter in his heart. He looked at Chen Yuan and then at the two Wanghai Palace disciples who were full of surprise. For a moment, he didn't know how to explain.

In the end, it was Chef Jiang who took the initiative and said: "In that case, why don't you two take our flying boat and be escorted by us." After saying this, he said in a sincere tone: "Senior, I was the one who said something rude and unreasonable just now. It's rude, but it is our duty as divine patrolling disciples, and I have to send you two away now. I have selfish motives, just to understand the situation and report back to the sect. I hope you can make it convenient. "

"Senior brother..." Zhang Bei seemed a little angry and was about to speak, but Chef Jiang shook his head to stop him.

Chef Jiang then added: "I have never heard of my predecessor's reputation in the past. Since you have recently left seclusion, I think you are not very familiar with the things around you. I, Wanghai Palace, are quite prestigious in this vast world and can save you a lot of trouble."

"Oh?" Chen Yuan squinted at Chef Jiang, finally nodded and said, "In that case, it's fine, let's take a ride."

"Senior brother, after all, this man is a casual cultivator, why should we compromise with him? With the strength of our Wanghai Palace..."

Zhang Bei, who was sitting in the front row on the flying boat, looked back at Chen Yuan and couldn't help but secretly communicate with Chef Jiang using the secret method of the sect.

Chef Jiang shook his head calmly and replied with a secret method: "This person can dissociate the dream formation with such ease. He is definitely not something we can deal with. Besides, he told the truth frankly, and it doesn't seem like he has any agenda. , why should we create an unknown enemy for our sect? You and I have to be helped by our sect and trained by our teachers to grow up to this point. How can we bring trouble to our sect without any reward? Be careful. You just want to know the situation. Just ask on the road. Since he is in Dahong and has no traces, you can always find him. "

When Zhang Bei heard this, he felt something in his heart, but he was still a little dissatisfied. He couldn't help but said: "They all say that our Wanghai Palace has declined, but a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. I didn't expect that none of them would let us go." It’s in my eyes! Why is this? We, Wanghai Palace, didn’t do anything wrong?”

Chef Jiang sighed: "This is something that everyone in the sect has always been puzzled about, but has always been searching for. Most of the changes in the sect over the years have been to clarify your question. Unfortunately, there has never been an accurate answer. Maybe It will never happen again..."

At this moment, a voice came faintly from behind——

"A powerful sect and dynasty will not really change until they suffer a defeat. The decline of a sect often lies in the fact that it has done nothing wrong."

Under Lu Bingli's confused and horrified gaze, Chen Yuan suddenly smiled at the two monks in the front row: "If you have never seen a heavy rain, you will never think that a single rain can flood a city; if you have never seen a heavy rain, In the same way, dynasties and sects that were once tyrannical would not change until they encountered changes that destroyed their foundations and seriously damaged their vitality. …”

He lowered his voice: "Probably because when the hegemons in the past faced new problems, their methods of dealing with them were often not based on reality, but on finding tools from historical experience and past paths. Unfortunately, times have changed. ”

I'm recovering well today, and I feel like I'll be able to resume double updates soon.

In fact, I can barely split this one into two pieces...