Mysteries of Immortal Puppet Master - Chapter 1321 - 517: Divination (2)
Wei Ji looked towards Dong Chen, waiting for the latter to give the command.
Tuoba Huang, impulsive by nature, wore an expression of anger: “Someone dared to infiltrate our sect, with the intent to invoke a disaster upon us, and must be killed!”
Dong Chen shook his head slightly: “Every Feiyun Conference held by our Myriad Images Sect sees people with malicious intentions sneak in. To pinpoint the key individuals, we need to continue casting spells.”
Wang Yu agreed: “Qi Fortune entanglement is mysteriously unpredictable. Perhaps the individual himself doesn’t even know that his actions, whether by accident or deliberate plan, just happened to trigger this event.”
Wei Ji lamented: “This is the mysterious nature of Qi Fortune. The chessboard of heaven and earth—aren’t we all merely pieces on it?”
After the four took a moment to rest, they continued casting spells, aiming to use the Qi Fortune entanglement of the Heavenly Cloud Cover to draw out the key figure!
Simultaneously.
Moonlight streamed through the windows, casting a glow upon Xiao Juxia, reflecting faintly off the ancient scroll he held.
Suddenly, Xiao Juxia furrowed his brow.
A peculiar sensation rose from the depths of his heart, catching his attention.
He immediately set down the scroll and closed his eyes to calculate.
After the third breath, he opened his eyes.
He deduced the outcome: secretly teaching Qin De the Ten Thousand Methods of Falling Demon Technique had made slight progress. Remaining within the Myriad Images Sect would turn these small signs of progress to naught. Departing, however, would better fulfill his objectives.
For a moment, Xiao Juxia couldn’t comprehend.
From his standpoint, Qin De was cultivating the Ten Thousand Methods of Falling Demon Technique, converting all his cultivation level into this demon skill.
This was a crucial moment.
He needed to pay close attention, so if any change occurred, he could intervene promptly, either to assist Qin De or to observe and learn Qin De’s version of the demon skill.
This was also the time for harvest.
But now, the calculations indicated he must leave immediately.
“Then I’ll leave now.” Without hesitation, Xiao Juxia stored the scroll, left the room, and vanished into the night.
The Wanxiang Sect’s main mountain gate is freely open during the Feiyun Conference.
Xiao Juxia concealed his strength, expertly and effortlessly passing through the transmission array, leaving the main mountain gate.
A thousand miles away, two beams of light flew side by side.
These were Zhao Hansheng and Gu Qing.
The teacher and student duo had left the Myriad Images Sect five periods ago. All along the journey, neither spoke a word, focusing solely on moving forward.
They had a carriage but chose this mana-draining, body-tormenting travel method to silently vent their inner grief and sorrow.
Gu Qing is merely in the Foundation Establishment Stage, showing signs of exhaustion.
Zhao Hansheng, keenly perceptive, slowed down in advance, descending first.
The teacher and student descended onto a solitary peak.
Zhao Hansheng gazed at the bright moon in the sky, sighed bitterly, then spoke: “Qing’er, I have something to tell you.”
Gu Qing hurriedly replied: “Teacher, please speak.”
Zhao Hansheng’s tone was low yet resolute: “I plan, upon returning to the country, to fully embrace Mr. Xinyue’s tutelage and devote myself to studying Heart Learning.”
Gu Qing was taken aback.
Zhao Hansheng was a great scholar, renowned throughout Huazhang Country. If he were to do this, it would certainly cause a sensation.
In Huazhang Country, Heart Learning is emerging and attracting attention, yet development remains challenging. Every advancement faces enormous pressure.
Because traditional Confucian factions hold too much vested interest: government positions, academy teaching posts, disciples’ tuition fees, printing of classics— these are all controlled by these people.
These resources and interests have long been divided and consumed by traditional Confucianism. For Heart Learning to develop and grow, it must inevitably share a portion of their pie.
Some, possessing foresight, are willing to embrace new learning naturally. Zhao Hansheng is such a person. But most only care about their personal interests. If Heart Learning threatens their livelihood, how could they easily let go?
Thus, for Heart Learning to flourish, it must undergo one “battle” after another. Debating with old learnings, discoursing with orthodoxy, negotiating with authorities, struggling against conservatism—only with each victory can it gain a measure of space for growth.
In this circumstance, what would happen if Zhao Hansheng, who gained fame nationwide through the traditional factions, switched allegiance to Heart Learning?
It would surely spark national uproar!
Leaving Heart Learning aside for now, the traditional factions would surely hate Zhao Hansheng, considering him the greatest traitor!
Previously, Zhao Hansheng merely communicated with Wang Xinyue, acquiring parts of Heart Learning essentials, aspiring towards it.
After leaving Huazhang Country, having traveled the world, he could finally freely teach Heart Learning.
The mere Heart Learning essentials are insufficient to defeat Qin De.
Given the three-year pact, Zhao Hansheng was well aware that relying solely on traditional Confucianism offered no certainty. With mastery over more Heart Learning essentials, he could seize the opportunity to redeem his honor.
He resolved firmly to fully commit to Heart Learning, standing at the very center of this vortex, regardless of the persecution from old friends!
Gu Qing felt deeply moved, knowing Zhao Hansheng’s shift towards Heart Learning was largely for his sake. Immediately, Gu Qing gritted his teeth: “Teacher, perhaps it’s better for me to seek affiliation…”
Zhao Hansheng interrupted abruptly: “I would never allow my student to charge into the fray!”
As the two spoke, a barely perceptible aura approached silently.
The aura seeped slowly, penetrating Gu Qing’s Divine Sea, leaving a faint mark deep within his soul.
Gu Qing suddenly shivered.
He didn’t mind, assuming it was mere heart spirit disturbance coupled with travel fatigue.
Zhao Hansheng sighed: “Let’s go. Let’s continue for a while; there’s a town ahead where we can rest for the night.”
In the night sky, the two beams of light moved farther away.
Behind them, a gray silhouette emerged quietly.
Xiao Juxia, watching their fading figures, smiled faintly: “This Gu Qing is also an excellent candidate for Demon Cultivation. Pity his teacher is beside him, making direct action difficult.”
Just moments ago, he planted a demonic thought within Gu Qing.
“Wang Xinyue is extraordinary.”
“The current Huazhang Country Lord, with great talents and vision, commands the world, advancing Confucianism, causing adjustments across several Cultivation Kingdoms.”
“The Confucian heritage is now unrivaled, deep and robust. Wang Xinyue might be the person emerging from Confucian Qi Fortune, poised to face the coming era of grand contention.”
Xiao Juxia’s gaze turned profound.
Thus, he decided to spare Gu Qing for the moment, allowing him to become a pawn, move closer to Wang Xinyue, and thereby help Xiao Juxia explore the essence of this Heart Learning founder, even estimating the strength of Confucian Qi Fortune.
“The era of grand contention…”
Xiao Juxia murmured softly, once again calculating with his fingers: “It’s time to return.”
His recent departure from the Wanxiang Sect’s main mountain gate had nothing to do, so suddenly he pursued Zhao Hansheng and Gu Qing, deploying minor tactics.
Hua Zhang Capital.
Imperial Ancestral Temple.
“What?!” Wang Shu, who was arranging matters, suddenly looked up, his pupils tightened.
He was shocked to find one Golden Line on the Golden Seal Jade Book suddenly snapped.
“This is detrimental to the country!” Wang Shu’s heart tightened as he hurriedly continued his arrangements. As for this scenario, naturally, it would be reported by Zhou Zheng.
Myriad Images Sect.
Cloud Cover Peak.
Dong Chen and the others halted their spell-casting, feeling both mentally and physically exhausted.
“We exerted all our efforts in casting spells, yet couldn’t predict?! ”
“It’s not about inability to predict but arriving at emptiness.”
“The Eight Peaks stand within the main mountain gate, and the Heavenly Cloud Cover aims to shield this calamity, thus compressing the range within the main mountain gate. Perhaps the key figure has already departed the mountain gate.”
Wei Ji, Tuoba Huang, and Wang Yu discussed among themselves.
Dong Chen took a light breath and slowly stood up.
His Divine Sense penetrated the main hall, gazing at the twilight in the sky.
Daybreak was imminent.
During the Feiyun Conference, the four cultivators present were busy all day, swamped with various affairs.
Dong Chen sighed, thinking to himself: The matter must be postponed, until a later date when the four can reconvene, casting spells together.
Zhao Hansheng and Gu Qing arrived in a town during the night, resting for about two hours.
At sunrise, as they were about to set off, the station manager approached, cupping his hands, saying a letter specifically for Zhao Hansheng had arrived.
Zhao Hansheng unfolded the letter and saw it was from Duanmu Zhang.
After reading it, he passed it to Gu Qing.
Gu Qing scanned it, finding Duanmu Zhang expressed his intentions to continue guarding the Myriad Images Sect, awaiting Zhao Hansheng’s return once learned.
Meanwhile, Duanmu Zhang also made a small request.
He hoped Zhao Hansheng and Gu Qing could bring Song Taosheng along with them this time as they returned to the country.
