novelsite Chapter 2733 Knocking on the Gate
Chapter 2733 Knocking on the Gate
Chapter 2733 Knocking on the Gate
A pair of True Venerables in green robes unleashed a Tai Chi diagram for defense, and the next moment, the numerous figures on the opposite side drifted away.
Clearly, this is a very stern warning.
The two of them, forgetting their anger, exchanged a horrified glance.
The woman in the green robe looked inward and asked thoughtfully, "The power of Nirvana?"
"It seems to be... birth and death?" the man in the blue robe answered uncertainly, then frowned. "How come he's with Tian Qing?"
"Isn't this a bit excessive?" The woman frowned. "Such a ruthless method right off the bat?"
Although the two managed to defend themselves in time, their opponent possessed supernatural powers driven by their eyes, which were incredibly fast.
It did have some minor impact on my health, but it wasn't serious; I just needed some rest.
Even if the fight continues, the Tai Chi diagram has already been activated, and the opponent's supernatural powers... may not be very effective.
But they left as soon as they touched me. Although the malice wasn't too strong, it still felt very frustrating.
"We underestimated the geniuses from outside," the man said, rubbing his temples. "Fortunately, it was just a warning."
The woman's eyes darted around, a complex expression appearing on her face. "So... they've divined the entrance?"
"What can we do?" the man sighed helplessly.
As Qu Jianlei and his group traveled, Xiao You asked, "Yin Yang Yin Yang... is that a dual cultivation technique?"
Although she has a great master, she is still relatively inexperienced.
“Cultivating dual supernatural powers, that’s really not easy,” Baiqiao answered this time.
In terms of sheer number of eyelids, he was undoubtedly the number one among the eleven True Venerables in the group.
"I am more inclined to believe that the two of them used their supernatural powers in combination, along with other means, to achieve this excellent effect."
"Han Li, you look like you want to say something but can't... what are you trying to say?"
"Can you please shut up?" Han Li replied irritably. "A simple warning would have sufficed; do you really have to escalate the conflict?"
Baiqiao glanced at him sideways and remained silent.
The entrances and exits to the Spirit Realm are actually mobile, and there is no discernible pattern to them.
Fortunately, Qu Jianlei calculated this and pinpointed the cause and effect.
He believed that no matter how powerful the Bell Spirit Realm was, at least the relevant information would not be lost in the short term.
The group chased after the entrance for half a day, finally choosing a moment when it was barely visible before rushing inside.
The pair of True Venerables in green robes did not give up observing, but they moved further away and prepared countermeasures.
When they saw it, the eleven people vanished instantly, and they unleashed their full power of perception.
Then the two looked at each other in bewilderment. "The entrance appeared for such a short time?"
The man in the blue robe sighed with regret, "If I had known there were such methods, I should have offered a generous reward."
"Didn't you hear? They might kill someone to steal the treasure?" the woman in the green robe sneered.
During the six months of waiting, she firmly opposed offering a large reward for help, saying, "Even if we're not afraid, it'll still be a hassle!"
Eleven True Venerables rushed into the entrance, and in front of them was a dim yellow space, still feeling like they were in the void.
“This big formation outside is quite interesting,” Qu Jianlei realized, “it’s not purely man-made.”
Now we can make out that there is a vague world ahead, and we can see a passage.
Outside the passageway, there is a small courtyard with a pavilion, a small bridge and a stream, which feels like a temporary palace.
However, those who can exist in the void for a long time are at least at the Out-of-Body level; ordinary True Venerables wouldn't be so idle as to be that idle.
No one was in the courtyard, but there was a faint, gloomy atmosphere about it.
The True Venerables arrived at the entrance of the passage, and a consciousness that had left the body emanated from the small courtyard.
This person wasn't in a good mood. "Why is it Lian Xing again? Is this never going to end?"
"You think you can just force your way in without an invitation to enter?"
She Niu Zhenzun didn't mind, and simply cupped his hands slightly, saying, "Fellow Daoist, we have come to protect others."
"Not the helpers you invited?" The person who had left the body was in a better mood. Since they were all True Venerables, it was easy for them to judge whether what the other party said was true or false.
"But barging in like this isn't very friendly either... I hope you can give a reason."
"The Lingyun Sect of the Houde Realm," Baiqiao spoke up, "enter the Bell Spirit to settle the karmic debt!"
"Ling Yun..." Ling Yun pondered for a moment before speaking, "Here we go again to settle karmic debts. Do you have any evidence?"
Baiqiao took out a token, waved it, and then put it away. "Please let me through."
After a moment of silence, Chuqiao said, "Lingyun is in charge, so he can bring two people in... well, Lianxing's people can't go in."
This Zhongling Realm is really quite sophisticated; what Baiqiao presented was actually just his personal elder's token.
That wasn't all. Her astral consciousness locked onto Qu Jianlei, "You can't go in either... What's that on your shoulder?"
"I've also come to settle my karmic debts," Qu Jianlei said calmly, "to settle my karmic debts with the Great Ruler!"
"Your Majesty... cause and effect?" The Out-of-Body technique hesitated slightly. "Tell me in detail."
"A powerful ruler harmed me, and my friends and I fought back against him," Qu Jianlei replied solemnly, "and will come to your realm to settle the score!"
"Wow...it's actually true?" Chu Huo was a little surprised.
The Zhongling Realm has no shortage of Great Monarchs, but there are only a handful in total. And this person, with the body of a True Venerable, actually succeeded in overthrowing a Great Monarch...
That's not all. They even chased us to this realm to settle the karmic debt?
Ninety-nine percent of the cultivators who force their way into the Bell Spirit Realm do so to settle karmic debts, which is not surprising.
This reason is strong enough to allow entry without an invitation.
But can the rebellion against the emperor and the settlement of karma be connected?
This person, who had long guarded the boundary passage, had witnessed countless things, but today's events were particularly strange.
However, when he saw the spider on the other person's shoulder, he realized what was going on.
"Okay, you can come in, but the one on your shoulder... is not suitable!"
"Why?" Qu Jianlei wouldn't agree. It's their freedom to put on airs, but to do it in front of him...
No matter what, he's just a gatekeeper, so why does he think so highly of himself?
"A great ruler who has become a god through incense offerings poses a considerable potential threat," Chuqiao really didn't dare to put on airs, after all, he was still a great ruler.
"Zhong Ling strictly controls the entry and exit of such beings... It's not that I'm intentionally making things difficult, that's just the rule!"
Qu Jianlei looked at Baiqiao, "There's such a rule?"
“If this fellow Daoist says it exists, then it exists,” Baiqiao said in a half-sincerity. “The degree of execution is in this fellow Daoist’s control.”
The other party has confirmed that he has the temporary authority to take charge of Lingyun, so he can no longer lower his stance.
His personal image doesn't matter, but since he represents Lingyun, he absolutely cannot be too weak!
Anyway, he's a seasoned sarcastic person; these kinds of words just come out of his mouth.
However, this statement was not entirely unjust.
Because he himself made it very clear that it was "strict control," not "absolute prohibition"!
When facing someone capable of overthrowing a great ruler, one must be careful with one's words; otherwise, even if that person can kill the great ruler, they might not be able to kill the true sovereign.
So the person who had left their body didn't mind and simply said, "I'll just stay here for now."
"If you can find the Grand Prince to vouch for him, then you can just take this person away later, right?"
"What if I vouch for you?" A wisp of white mist appeared. "Would that be enough?"
He remained silent for a while after leaving his body, then tentatively asked, "Yuxiu's... Senior Kanshui?"
Don't talk about Great Lords everywhere; that's really not the case. This Out-of-Body cultivator has never even seen the Kan River.
However, in the courtyard, he could determine which realms the other party might come from, and by comparing the results, he could make a rough guess.
"Hmm," Kan Shui hummed softly, without saying anything more.
“I’m sorry, but that’s not allowed,” Chu-chō replied very decisively. “King Yu-hsu, you may enter alone!”
Zhong Ling's attitude towards Yu Xiu was really not very polite; when the lord entered, it was only to maintain a certain level of decorum.
Two people can enter Baiqiao, but not Yuxiu Dajun. The smell... need I say more?
No wonder Kan Shui refused to see Zhong Ling Realm before; it turns out that if the other party found out, it might really be in trouble.
Bai Wu clearly felt a bit hurt in his pride, "Am I not even as good as Bai Qiao?"
“That’s the rule,” Chu Qiu replied calmly. “It’s the same. Senior can ask the Great Lord of Zhongling to vouch for you before bringing people in.”
The white mist fell silent. This answer was truly heartbreaking, but thankfully... it didn't stop it from going in after all.
"Excuse me," Qu Jianlei spoke up, "how many people can I bring?"
“You… one or two,” Chu Huo gave a flexible estimate, because he was also conflicted.
He didn't want to offend this man who had a great king clinging to his shoulder and who had even successfully rebelled against the great king.
However, if a large number of slots are allocated, some responsibilities will have to be borne by him.
So he felt it necessary to explain, "I didn't ask you how you planned to settle the matter... right?"
"Yes, that's true," Qu Jianlei nodded, knowing that asking that question would have crossed the line.
In the world of cultivation, anything involving cause and effect is no small matter. Aside from the potential repercussions for oneself, it also involves hidden secrets.
As an immigration officer, the other party cannot overstep their authority.
Just like on Earth, if someone enters the country to arrange a transnational marriage, customs can't exactly ask, "What's your favorite sexual position?"
The reason for leaving his body was also to explain his authority: "The Bell Spirit Realm does not welcome fighting and killing, so the limit is two people!"
He didn't know how the other party planned to resolve the cause and effect, and it wasn't appropriate for him to ask.
But the other party has already killed the Great Khan, so what karma can they possibly settle in Zhongling? Most likely, they'll just eliminate them completely!
Even the Spirit Realm can't stop people from seeking revenge, and fighting and killing are not uncommon in the realm.
Chung Ling is just a place with good facilities and an elegant environment; it's not a model area for public security.
However, high-intensity and large-scale conflicts should be avoided as much as possible.
Putting aside the fact that such a beautiful environment has been destroyed and the spiritual veins have been shattered, who would still like it?
This person's logic is very clear: taking some action or finding someone to uphold justice is your business.
But I promise you, you can't bring a huge group of people and turn the entire Zhongling Realm upside down.
So, I'm asking you to bring one or two True Venerables in, and to keep things as quiet as possible, is that alright?
Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment, then took out Master Qing's token and asked in a deep voice, "What if we add this?"
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