Chapter 117: What is Tao?

"Fang Xiaoyou, your master and disciple have come thousands of miles from the Guiyuan Sect. They must not be here specifically to talk to me." Ancestor Guiyuan said calmly. "Your Qingyang Sect is in the ascendant. If you say that you have no intention, I won't believe it."

Ascendant? Shen Zhui smiled slightly, but the Guiyuan ancestor showed mercy. The current situation of Qingyang Clan is not related to the ascendant.

However, if he doesn't find a convincing reason, the Guiyuan Ancestor may still be suspicious.

After thinking about it, Shen Zhui immediately said: "The sect leader guessed it right. I, the Qingyang Sect, do have a plan when we come here. That is to marry with the Guiyuan Sect."

"Oh?" Ancestor Guiyuan remained calm and seemed not surprised. "Do you want to marry my disciple?"

"It's Fairy Lan Ruo." Shen Zhui said.

"Hmph, your Qingyang Sect is so poor that you don't even have a few disciples. How can you marry me to the Guiyuan Sect?" Ancestor Guiyuan said calmly. "Fang Liang, since you can guess my plan, you should know that the martial arts competition is just a formality. Do you want me to marry Lan'er to you just because of your arrogant words?"

"Although you have killed a few incompetent people now, this does not prevent me from continuing to cooperate with the first-class sects. There are thousands of disciples of Xingkui Sect, Zhengyi Sect, and Tianmo Sect. At worst, just choose another disciple. "

Shen Zhui's expression changed slightly. He didn't expect that the ancestor of Guiyuan was still evil-minded and wanted to use the power of the large sect. He even made no secret of the idea of ​​treating Shen Xinlan as a tool and a victim.

"The sect master's words are wrong!" Shen Zhui said loudly. "If you marry Fairy Lan Ruo to a first-class sect, not only will you not be able to achieve the desired effect, it will be counterproductive."

"The sect master imagines that Fairy Lan Ruo is just a Taoist companion who has been a disciple of several generations of those big sects, and her status can be imagined.

This is just like ordinary people marrying a daughter. Her natal family is not strong and she does not have much status in the sect. "

"But our Qingyang Sect is different!"

"If she marries me, she will immediately become the next generation sect leader of the Qingyang Clan! Such a fairy's status on both sides will naturally be judged."

"Secondly, with Guiyuan Sect intimidated, we naturally dare not do anything to Fairy Lanruo. With Fairy's ability, I believe she will not let us counterattack easily and become a puppet who can only be manipulated by others."

"Furthermore, the Guiyuan Sect marrying the fairy to my Qingyang Sect is enough to prove that the Guiyuan Sect is powerful and does not need to cling to the big sect. Of course, when we receive this favor, all the Qingyang Sect will only obey the guidance of the Guiyuan Sect. If the sect master has his destiny, even though my master and disciple have low cultivation levels, it will not be difficult to block two venerables in the sect promotion battle." Shen Zhui said proudly.

Having said this, Patriarch Guiyuan did not refute, but nodded slowly.

Indeed, even if talent is put aside, the pair of masters and disciples of Qingyang in front of them can be used as venerables. Let’s not say whether they can kill the venerables or not. There is no doubt that they can be held back.

Now, what makes Ancestor Guiyuan excited is that Shen Zhui is not only strong in strength but also extremely talented, he is also brave and strategic, and can be said to be wise and courageous. It is obvious that he, not Fang Ziyou, is the one who calls the shots in the Qingyang Sect. .

Such a person will definitely become a great weapon in the future. If they can get married now, they can gain the combat power of two venerables in the near future, and they can rely on each other in the distant future.

The point is, Patriarch Guiyuan doesn’t have to worry about Qingyang Sect’s backlash at all. At least in the short term, Qingyang Sect is just a master and apprentice. If they want to compete with Guiyuan Sect, they are still far behind. If they cooperate, this is the second priority. The points are obvious.

Of course, this was far from the huge help he had imagined. Ancestor Guiyuan also fell into deep thought and decision-making for a while.

Shen Zhui and Fang Ziyou were both quietly waiting for the returning ancestor to think.

Now all that can be said and done has been done, and the rest can only be left to fate.

If this Guiyuan ancestor still insists on going his own way, he has no choice but to take Shen Xinlan back by force.

But in that case, the situation would inevitably fall into a very passive situation.

After a long time, Guiyuanzong finally spoke.

"You, the Qingyang Sect, are a well-known and upright sect. If you marry my Guiyuan Sect, the demonic sect, aren't you afraid of the world's gossip?"

"The Qingyang Sect has resurrected from the dead and lived a new life. I have long since realized that there is no difference between good and evil in this world. It's just about whether the means of doing things are clean or not!"

"Okay!" Patriarch Guiyuan patted the seat and laughed loudly: "This is what I want!"

"Qingyangzi, Fang Xiaoyou, this marriage is decided!"

Shen Zhui was overjoyed and immediately held up his hands and said, "Thank you so much, Master!"

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When Shen Zhui and Fang Ziyou left, the hall door was closed, and only Patriarch Guiyuan was left in the empty hall.

However, at this moment, a second voice echoed in the hall:

"Sect Master, why did you agree to this marriage? In my opinion, although Qingyang Sect has good potential and is favored by the Holy Envoy, in the short term, it is not very effective."

"Qingluan, do you also think that this time I broke the barrier because I want to improve the sect's ranking?" Patriarch Guiyuan asked calmly.

"Sect Master, could it be that you..."

"Hmph, there are rumors in the outside world that my Guiyuan Sect wants to fight for promotion of the sect. As everyone knows, I have never thought of it this way." Ancestor Guiyuan snorted coldly.

"The alliance will make big moves and may start a war. This time is not suitable for fighting a sect war in Xuling Cave to consume the strength of the sect."

"No sect war?"

"Of course we have to fight, but we don't fight at this time, and we don't fight here." Patriarch Guiyuan's eyes flashed. "Although the Qingyang Sect is a little weak, it's the right time..."

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Fang Ziyou breathed a sigh of relief after returning safely to his mansion in Guiyi City.

It's really exciting to follow this mighty general.

He planned to plot the treasure of the Holy Envoy and mocked the leader of the Yuan Dynasty. Everything he had never dared to think about before, but now, he experienced it all in one day.

Seeing Shen Zhui's frown, Fang Ziyou asked doubtfully: "Brother Shen, the matter was completed successfully, why are you frowning?"

"It went very smoothly." Shen Zhui shook his head. "Old Fang, don't you think that the Patriarch Guiyuan agreed too quickly?"

"Oh? It's true when you think about it carefully, but you have killed the marriage partners of the three sects. What else can he do? The remaining sects in Xuling Cave Sky are not good candidates for alliance." Fang Ziyou said.

"In the final analysis, my master and disciple are only in the realm of supernatural power. Although they can block the Venerable, they are still not enough for the Guiyuan Sect. The promotion battle of the sect is so important, and he can definitely pursue higher interests. "

"Besides, when fighting for sect promotion, shouldn't we keep a low profile? Why is everyone saying that Guiyuan Sect intends to upgrade to a first-class sect? Isn't this just a warning?" Shen Zhui asked.

"This..." Fang Ziyou also frowned.

Indeed, according to what Shen Zhui said, it was somewhat unreasonable.

“Perhaps, there is no such intention at all, and they are just spreading rumors.

Or maybe they haven't decided which sect they want to fight yet? "

"Unlikely, such an old fox can't be that simple." Shen Zhui shook his head.

"Furthermore, there are only a few first-class sects in Xuling Cave Heaven that are suitable for his Guiyuan Sect. According to the principle of distant friendship and close attack, the range of choices is even smaller. And these sects are actually included in the invitation this time. That’s weird.”

"There are indeed few first-class sects in Wangshilin area that we can attack." Fang Ziyou nodded.

"Looking at the stone forest?" Shen Zhui's eyes lit up.

"What did you think of?"

"What if Guiyuan Sect's intention is not to stay in Xuling Cave Heaven?" Shen Zhui suddenly asked.

"What?" Fang Ziyou was slightly stunned.

"Wangshilin is located at the boundary between Xuling Cave and Guangling Cave. If you use the space transmission channel, you can reach Guangling Cave in a very short time!"

"But a large-scale mobilization of troops will inevitably be discovered by those guarding the passage." Fang Ziyou shook his head.

"But what if there is an order from the Supreme Holy Envoy?" Shen Zhui said calmly. "I'm afraid it's not just the two of us who have this kind of treatment."

"Hiss~" Fang Ziyou took a breath.

"No wonder Guiyuan Sect would invite other sects from Dongtian to watch the ceremony."

Shen Zhui stared at Guiyuan Peak and said: "I'm afraid that Qingyang Sect was one of the alternatives before, but he may not know that we have suffered great changes. In fact, we have been demoted to a third-rate sect, and the mountain gate has also been forcibly moved from Guangling Cave to Silver Star Cave. ”

"This belongs to the ancestors of the Yuan Dynasty. The plot is not small." Fang Ziyou sighed.

"Maybe I'm overthinking it." Shen Zhui chuckled.

"Ignore them for the time being. Whatever tricks they have, it has nothing to do with us. In the sect world, the more aggressive the bite, the better."

"After this incident, we can take advantage of the opportunity to return Qingyang Sect to Guangling Cave Heaven."

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Three days later, the contest for marriage was held as scheduled at Guiyuan Peak.

This grand event may not mean much to the Venerable, but it can be regarded as a grand event for those who are powerful in the supernatural realm.

After all, Fairy Lan Ruo has aroused great interest in everyone after being promoted by Guiyuan Sect for many days.

Ten years of magical power, dual source control marks, which put Fairy Lan Ruo in a mysterious veil.

Although the Guiyuan Sect imposed restrictions on the cultivation level and age of those who participated in the competition, there were still more than 300 participants on the day of the challenge!

"There are quite a few people coming." Shen Zhui smiled slightly and glanced at the people waiting in front of the hall.

There are three levels in the main hall, the Tongren Alley, the Lost Array, and the three questions of Fairy Lan Ruo.

Now, Shen Zhui also learned that Tongrenxiang was the magic weapon puppet created by Guiyuan Sect. It consists of three types: copper wood puppet, silver wood puppet, and gold wood puppet.

They are divided into three categories: first-level, third-level, and fifth-level magical powers.

There are a lot of them, there are thousands of puppets of various types in the first level. If you want to get through, it will be difficult to do without a level six magical power or above.

"Boom~" The main hall opened.

"Come on! Fairy Lanruo is mine!"

"Go away, the toad also wants to eat swan meat?"

"You bastard, stay out of my way!"

"Go to hell!"

"..."

The scene was once very chaotic. Before entering the palace gate, suitors began to fight with each other.

This scene opened Shen Zhui's eyes. After everyone entered, he slowly entered the hall.

As soon as they entered the hall, they found many copper-wood puppets, silver-wood puppets and gold-wood puppets chasing those who broke in and attacking.

There were several people staggering on the ground, obviously fainted.

"My sworn sister is so charming." Shen Zhui shook his head helplessly and jumped over these people.

"Swish, swish, swish~" Several human-shaped copper and wood puppets stood in front of him.

"Get away!" Shen Zhui snorted coldly, and his sword intent burst out, instantly cutting these puppets into pieces.

As he walked along the front, Shen Zhui found that the only ones blocking him were the copper and wood puppets, there were very few silver and wood puppets, and the gold and wood puppets simply turned a blind eye to him.

Seeing this, Shen Zhui smiled slightly and quickened his pace.

After crossing an inner hall, three disciples wearing Xingkui Sect costumes blocked his way.

"Fang Liang, I've been waiting here for a long time!" one of the disciples shouted.

"You killed my senior brother. This is an irreconcilable hatred." The second person said.

"Then come on, what nonsense!" Shen Zhui said calmly.

"kill!"

After a while, there were three more corpses on the ground.

Shen Zhui clapped his hands and continued moving forward.

Guiyuan Sect deliberately let the water go, and Shen Zhui was the last to go in, but the fastest to walk out of the first hall.

At this time, most of the suitors were still fighting hard at the first level, being hunted down by those magic weapon puppets.

"It's that Fang Liang."

"Qingyang Sect Fangliang? This person is not a disciple of the righteous path. Why is he here?"

"Haha, brother, aren't you also a disciple of the Leiyun Sect?"

"..."

Shen Zhui glanced around, ignored those people, and looked directly ahead. Find Shuyuan www.zhaoshuyuaｎ. com

The second level, the Lost Formation, is a test of the ability to deduce spiritual thoughts.

After entering the second hall, the scene changed, and a huge mirror appeared in the spacious hall.

A huge map was displayed above. Two seconds later, the mirror disappeared, and the hall terrain suddenly turned into a huge closed maze.

Shen Zhui looked around and found a very faint white fire floating on one of the roads, which seemed to be guiding him. He immediately smiled and followed closely.

With some guidance, Shen Zhui passed the second level quickly.

When Shen Zhui walked out of the maze, a pavilion appeared in front of him, and there was a bead curtain above the pavilion to block the detection of spiritual consciousness, but a vague figure could be seen in it.

There is no one around, and there is no suitor yet in the third level.

Taking a deep breath, Shen took a step forward, raised his hands towards the figure on the pavilion and said, "Fang Liang, a disciple of the Qingyang Sect, has met Fairy Lan Ruo. Please give me a question."

On the pavilion, Shen Xinlan looked at the tall and handsome figure below, then immediately approached the bead curtain and spoke softly.

"It turns out that I am a high disciple of the Qingyang Clan. I dare to ask Brother Fang, what is Tao?"

A flash of thought flashed in Shen Zhui's eyes. The so-called Taoist couple naturally has to have the same philosophy of Taoism to stay together for life.

After thinking for a moment, Shen Zhui cupped his hands and said, "Cultivation of the Tao means cultivating the mind. Where the heart resides, the Tao resides. A heart with no guilt, no confusion, no regrets, no ignorance, and no resentment is the Tao."