Chapter 536: Conflict escalates and ends on bad terms
Possessed by spiritual beings from heaven and earth.
Naturally, Lin Shan has heard of it. There have been rumors in the cultivation world, but basically no one has seen it.
For example, everyone is talking about the magical power of ‘external incarnation’.
It means splitting the soul and possessing the spiritual beings of heaven and earth.
There is also the lotus dharma body of the Buddha in mythology, which is possessed by the green lotus of the twelve grades of merit.
The Taoist theory of one qi transforming into three qing dynasties was also born from the division of Pangu Yuanshen into the Hongmeng mother qi.
The remaining various external incarnations also have corresponding spiritual requirements.
As for shaping your appearance and figure, you only have one chance to take shape.
The Snake Demon King now bears the human identity of Master Puchang, so it can only be a spiritual creature shaping, and it cannot be a body snatching.
There are several advantages to shaping it into the appearance of Zhenren Puchang. First of all, it is different from its previous appearance. It is equivalent to changing its appearance to avoid the enemies in the Demon Clan's Swallowing Star Mountains.
The second is to blend into the human world and have a ready-made identity, which does not appear out of thin air and does not easily arouse suspicion.
Finally, there is the place called Misianling.
Belonging to the established forces in northwest Shandong, they have the qualifications to be invited by the new government of Hongdu. Master Puchang was originally the great elder of the sect. After returning, he could continue to take charge of the power and speak for himself.
Moreover, this place is remote and large enough to accommodate its original group of monsters, so it is perfect for it.
Now it looks like he is not only in complete control of Misian Ridge, but he is also doing a good job in diplomacy.
My relationship with most of the local snakes has heated up, I have everything I want, and I have made friends all over the world. I even feel like I want to take root in the human country.
"Brother Lin, this old snake has a deep mind and a big plan. He may have some ulterior motives. We must kill them in advance and nip them in the bud!"
Shui Bingyue told him that it had been more than 20 years since Master Puchang came back from the Cliff Forbidden Land. After so many years of management, Misian Ridge might have been turned into a piece of stone.
Only when you are internally stable can you seek external stability.
We can't let it continue to grow like this.
"But Water Fairy, why do you think that without relying on Jingyang Academy, you and I alone can take over the new hideout of the Snake Demon King?"
Lin Shan wondered why these people were so confident in themselves.
Mi Xianling is not a small force, even if a normal big force attacks with an entire clan, it may not be able to defeat it!
At the beginning, the ancestors of the Yang family led seventy-two families to establish the Lujiang Alliance to jointly attack the old enemy Dai family, but they only succeeded in the first battle with countless losses.
Do you really think that powerful people are just like paper?
Shui Bingyue smiled. Even with the disguise mask, the face of the young master in white was so pleasing to the eye when he smiled.
"Brother Lin, others don't know how powerful you are, but my little sister knows it very well. It's common for immortals to rise above the ranks, not to mention that you have so many capable people and strangers under you."
Shui Bingyue called herself little sister and started complimenting him.
Lin Shan didn't accept this and told her straightforwardly not to think too much.
"The Lujiang Alliance is an alliance of regional forces. It can be maintained. Don't even think about going out to cause trouble. I can't mobilize many people at this point. Not to mention that once a large-scale invasion of northwest Shandong occurs, the impact will be too great, and local forces and businessmen will be affected. Yang Xuegong will definitely find trouble.”
"Brother Lin, you misunderstood. I have no intention of asking you to drag the Lujiang League into trouble. Just looking for the ancient religion, there are many capable people who are qualified for this task."
"You are too complimentary. My search for ancient religion is just a small matter. I am not even qualified to be invited by Hongdu New Mansion to attend the ceremony. How can I help you deal with Mystic Ridge?"
"That's wrong. Elder Heiku and Elder Zhankong of your sect are both masters of formations. In addition, I recently heard that you have subdued a master of the late Jindan stage. I think you are enough to try it out."
"I'm afraid I can't do what you want!"
Lin Shan interrupted her directly, not wanting others to covet his teaching talents.
What's more, the Black Skeleton Demon Lord is out now and hasn't returned for half a year.
Ancestor Lu Que was still busy settling down and cultivating, and his buttocks were not even hot yet.
Master Zhankong is busy with diplomatic affairs, and is stationed in the Lujiang League together with Master Yang, running endlessly between the two sides.
"I'll tell you the truth, my subordinates are all busy with their own affairs, so I really can't drag them to Misian Ridge."
Shui Bingyue frowned and couldn't help but become worried.
"What about the Snake Demon King? Just leave it alone? When it gets bigger, it will be difficult for you to get rid of it!"
"But it doesn't matter. It's okay for the two of us to go. As long as we are careful, we will probably be able to escape unscathed."
"At that time, as long as we find out some of the details about this old snake and report it back to the elders of Jingyang Academy, it will be a worthwhile trip."
Shui Bingyue also has a way out.
Anyway, I can't kill him myself, so I can leave it to the Jingyang Academy behind the scenes. The premise is that there must be sufficient evidence to prove that Master Puchang is no longer a human being, but a monster.
Lin Shan could also guess that Shui Bingyue's real purpose was not to kill Puchang Zhenren at all, but to find someone to share the pressure and help her collect evidence.
I am your tool?
That 30-70 opening seems to be a big deal!
He made an immediate decision and told Shui Bingyue not to worry.
"Although I can't send someone from within the sect to take action, I can bring in a strong support. With this person, he is worth ten thousand helpers!"
Shui Bingyue's eyes lit up and she asked him quickly.
"I don't know who the master is. Brother Lin, can you tell me about it? Maybe my little sister has heard of it."
"Haha, of course you have heard of it."
“Not only have I heard of it, but I have also seen it, and we have also had fun together!”
"Far away, yet so close."
Lin Shan looked at Zhong Shenxiu next to him with a smile. The latter looked confused and didn't know what they were communicating secretly.
Shui Bingyue followed her gaze and found that it was Zhong Shenxiu, and her face suddenly turned cold.
Even the little sister stopped screaming!
"Brother Lin, are you kidding me?"
When Lin Shan heard the change in the woman's tone and attitude, he secretly sighed that the woman turned her back faster than flipping through a book. She was fine one second, but angry the next.
"I'm not kidding. My good third brother also plans to trouble the Snake Demon King. As the saying goes, many friends lead to many paths. You don't have to worry about his strength."
Zhong Shenxiu watched Lin Shan and Shui Bingyue sizing up and transmitting messages to him, feeling that he was being sold like a commodity.
He quickly pulled Lin Shan's sleeves.
"Second brother, what are you muttering about?"
"It's nothing, I just want to tell you something. Shui Bingyue also knows the identity of the Snake Demon King, so she also plans to go to the Mystic Ridge to cause trouble for the old snake."
"She, she's going too?"
When Zhong Shenxiu heard that there was one more person, he naturally welcomed him. Anyway, there is strength in numbers.
As for how to divide the treasure when the time comes, it doesn’t matter if it’s less.
He immediately nodded to Shui Bingyue.
The water, ice, and moon were as cold as frost, transmitting messages to Lin Shan.
"I don't want to be associated with him. This kind of hypocrite who does one thing before others and another after others makes me feel sick just looking at him!"
Anyone who was entangled in rumors all day long and was forced to be separated from his companion spirit beast would feel resentful.
"No, why should Water Fairy argue with him? Anyway, it's just to deal with the Snake Demon King together. After the thing is done, we will break up and we won't always be together."
"Hmph! Is such a villain from the underworld worthy of traveling with us? Brother Lin, as a brother with him, you are really sinking yourself and stepping into the quagmire. Sooner or later, you will fall into it!"
Shui Bingyue was deeply prejudiced and advised Lin Shan to be careful not to be backlashed by this person.
Lin Shan awkwardly sent a message to Zhong Shenxiu. "Third brother."
"What's wrong, second brother?"
Zhong Shenxiu was still happy, but Lin Shan poured a ladle of cold water on him.
"Shui Bingyue said she doesn't want to be with you. She does one thing in front of others and another behind her back. It's disgusting to watch."
"Crack!"
Zhong Shenxiu crushed the cup in his hand, veins popped out on the back of his hand, and his expression changed in the blink of an eye.
Lin Shan was startled and quickly advised him not to be impulsive.
"What is the third brother doing? It's just a verbal sentence, why should I care? I told her that the success rate is greater if three people go together, but she said another hypocrite and said you are a villain from the underworld."
"Creak"
Zhong Shenxiu was still restrained at first, but now he was even more furious after hearing this, and the bones in his palms cracked loudly.
Shui Bingyue just sneered from the side, looking at Zhong Shenxiu with contempt, as if her eyes were just three words.
Are you worthy?
Lin Shan saw that the boy was still holding back, so he quickly advised him to calm down and not to be angry.
"Third brother, Shui Bingyue spoke a little too hastily, but her starting point is not bad. She also advised me to stay away from you to avoid being stabbed in the back by you."
"Bang!"
The desk shattered!
Zhong Shenxiu took action!
"Damn, I've tolerated you for a long time!"
He was originally the eldest brother of White Deer Academy, and the only immortal genius in the Lu Kingdom. He had pride and self-esteem that far exceeded ordinary people.
Being insulted by Lin Shan over and over again, coupled with Shui Bingyue's contemptuous eyes and words, I felt extremely insulted!
"I didn't argue with you earlier out of courtesy. Do you really think I know how to kneel down and lick you? Ugh, are you the only one who deserves to look down on me?"
Shui Bingyue saw Zhong Shenxiu getting angry and inexplicably feeling happy, but she just smiled and said nothing, as if she was watching a clown.
The guests around him all turned their gazes, revealing their surprise and confusion.
They didn't understand why Zhong Shenxiu suddenly got so angry on this occasion, and the target of his anger seemed to be a scholar in white.
Who is this person? Why haven’t I seen him before?
He still dares to argue with Zhong Shenxiu. Could it be that he comes from the two famous families of Confucius and Mencius?
Lin Shan tugged on Zhong Shenxiu's sleeve and forced him down, signaling that everyone was watching.
Zhong Shenxiu glared at Shui Bingyue angrily and sat down unwillingly.
In fact, it doesn't matter to him what outsiders think. It's just that Shui Bingyue, as a genius of the same generation, is often compared with him by the elders of the sect, so being despised by this woman touches a sensitive nerve.
For example, if your parents praise the neighbor's children for their good grades since childhood, you will soon hear the sound in your ears. As a result, when I grew up, I was clearly better than myself, and the neighbor kids even laughed at me in front of me!
Isn't it just that you spread the news that you have a Void Butterfly? Are you so stingy?
Since you are like this, don't blame me for increasing my efforts!
I don’t know what method you used to deceive the old guys in Jingyang Academy, but I clearly know that you have Void Butterfly!
One day, you won’t be able to hide anymore
Lin Shan was acting as a peacemaker while blatantly making trouble.
These two are the best at fighting each other. The angrier Zhong Shenxiu gets, the more serious the consequences will be. Shui Bingyue will feel more in danger, and the longer Void Butterfly will stay here.
Finally, Shui Bingyue turned around and left this place.
"Brother Lin, since you want to be with your good brother, then I will not accompany you. Farewell!"
"Eh? Water Fairy, what are you"
Lin Shan pretended to stay for a while, and then gave up with a look of helplessness.
"Second brother, that bitch Shui Bingyue is not a good person. Just scold me. What kind of thing is it to sow discord between our brothers?"
Zhong Shenxiu was still angry and angry.
Lin Shan nodded, feeling the same.
"Third brother, don't worry. Our relationship is as strong as gold and will not be shaken by outsiders. As the saying goes, women are like clothing and brothers are like brothers and sisters. Save yourself the trouble!"
"That's good!"
Zhong Shenxiu felt relieved after hearing this and smiled again.
"It's enough for us brothers to go to the Lost Immortal Ridge, why do we need to borrow it from others. Come and have a drink!"
Below, people from Hongdu Xinfu put on tables and wine cups.
The two laughed and drank.
Shui Bingyue has long been forgotten.
Ate all afternoon.
The banquet finally came to an end, and after the guests witnessed it, they stood up and left one by one.
Master Shang Ding left together with the people from Shang Yang Academy.
Master Puchang traveled with several late-stage Jindan masters from northwest Shandong.
Others were also in groups of twos and threes.
"Leader Lin, what plans do you have next, do you need us to wait for you?"
People from Yunchuan Academy came down and asked him if he wanted to go with him.
Because he had previously noticed that the Lujiang League might establish diplomatic relations with Hongdu Xinfu, Zhou Zhenren asked thoughtfully whether he should wait for him.
The purpose was to make it safe for everyone to walk together and to facilitate care, and also to fear that he would be ambushed by merchants and Shang Yang Academy.
Lin Shan thanked Master Zhou for his kindness and asked Master Yang to go back with Yunchuan Academy while he stayed with Zhong Shenxiu.
The people from Yunchuan Academy looked at Zhong Shenxiu a few more times, nodded without saying anything, and left together with Yang Zhenren.
"Third brother, do you want to go and talk to Hongdu Xinfu?"
"No need, second brother, just go and negotiate with them. I'll wait for you here."
Zhong Shenxiu's coming down the mountain to inspect was just a pretense. He didn't care about the background of Hongdu New Mansion or whether it was worthy of entering the top ten academies. He came here for his own interests anyway.
Lin Shan walked directly to the stage.
Kong Shenzi, the head of the new palace in Hongdu, led everyone to greet him personally.
All the faces were kind.
"Leader Lin, thank you for coming to support us. We have been waiting for a long time, please!"
"Please!"
Lin Shan was surrounded and headed towards the top of the mountain.
Zhong Shenxiu stayed at the banquet by himself, not knowing what he was thinking about.
Outside the mountain gate.
Master Shang Ding looked at the door. All the guests had left, but the boy Lin Shan hadn't come out yet.
"Ancestor, look."
Master Shang Geng rolled his sleeves and turned around.
"That's all, that guy is probably discussing matters with the new government of Hongdu, so there's no need for us to stay."
other side.
Master Puchang glanced back inadvertently, with a sneer on his lips. He turned around and returned to his good-natured appearance, walking and chatting with everyone around him, all the way north.
(End of chapter)