Chapter 3: The Way of the Ruler
Wu Wangguai chuckled a few times, shaking his head as he said, "The sect leader's token? I have hidden it in a Swiss bank vault!"
When Wu Qi saw Shang Guanye walk into the stone chamber, he began to act in this manner. While Shang Guanye's trusted disciple was beating him, the token had already been securely hidden by Wu Qi inside his boot
The internal vital energy was shattered by the white light, and it seemed as though all limbs and bones were also broken. Wu Qi collapsed to the ground, unable to even move a finger
With a forceful kick to Wu Wang, Shangguan Ye coldly laughed and said: "If it were not for the compassion of the Dao Lord, discovering that gold medal in your hands, which is the very clue the Dao Lord is pursuing, how could you have the audacity to come to Machu Picchu? Months ago, I would have already severed your heads with my flying sword!"
Shang Guanye glanced at Le Xiaobai, suddenly laughed a few times, and walked over to deliver a hard punch to Le Xiaobai's stomach
These enormous jade pieces hover motionless in mid-air, occasionally emitting beams of light as thick as an arm that shoot out from the jade blocks and dart into the adjacent ones
Surrounded by jade blocks, there is a circular platform made of gold. The platform is intricately carved with countless talismans and inlaid with three hundred sixty sparkling stones the size of human heads, resembling gems. An extremely ancient aura subtly emanates from the golden platform, and as everyone gazes at it, it feels as if they are witnessing the flow of countless primordial histories before their eyes
The figure in the purple robe held his hands behind his back with an air of aloofness, presenting himself as a reclusive master. However, his eyes were filled with immense joy, fixated intently on the mysterious objects within the vast stone chamber in the heart of the mountain, which defied conventional explanation.
On the smooth and lustrous mountain wall, tens of thousands of thumb-sized pearls and gemstones are embedded, with various jewels sparkling brightly, forming a complex celestial map on the mountain face. Gazing at this celestial map for an extended period, the dazzling brilliance can make one feel as if the map is subtly rotating, truly mysterious and unfathomable
Several trusted disciples of Shangguanye approached Wuqi with sinister smiles, and began to beat him mercilessly with a flurry of punches and kicks.
Le Xiaobai, who was held captive by two trusted disciples of Shangguan Ye, turned back with great difficulty and cast a glance at the enormous metal gate
The Purple Robed Daoist displayed an obvious attitude of indifference towards Wu Wang, turning to the coldly commanding Shangguan Ye and saying: "Considering their hard work in locating this Void Great Teleportation Array, there is no need to torment them excessively; grant them a merciful death."
Shangguan Ye was clearly taken aback. He looked at Wu Wang and shouted, "The rules of the Stealing Heaven and Changing Day Sect state that the Sect Master’s token must always be kept close to the Sect Master. This is a rule passed down by our ancestors. What does it mean for you to hide it in the treasury?"
Miao Yuan Daojun is also investigating the clues related to that gold medal
Three hundred and sixty pieces of pure white sheep fat jade floated above the heads of the crowd, forming a spherical stone array with a diameter of approximately three hundred meters. These jade blocks, measuring twelve feet in length, six feet in width, and one foot two inches in thickness, were intricately carved with countless complex talismans. In the critical areas between the talismans, thousands of fist-sized sparkling objects were embedded.
Shang Guanye glared fiercely at Wu Qi, pointing at him and gritting his teeth as he shouted, "Little bastard, I told you, each and every one of you will die!"
Under the radiant brilliance emitted by the celestial chart, an object that is beyond the comprehension and explanation of ordinary people is suspended in mid-air
Commanding Shangguanye to place Wu Wang and the others onto the golden platform at the center of the grand formation, Daoist Miaoyuan burst into hearty laughter
The common people are indeed unreasonable
The Purple Robed Daoist cast a sidelong glance at Wu Wang and coldly mocked, "In the face of death, you still remain so arrogant and stubborn, humph!"
With a flick of the sleeve, the Taoist in the purple robe made a crisp sound, and with a single strike, Wu Wang was dealt an invisible slap across the face. A large spurt of blood erupted from Wu Wang's cheek; the force of the Taoist's palm nearly shattered his face, tearing away a significant portion of flesh and causing blood to gush forth.
In fact, Shangguanye had already pledged allegiance to the Daoist Master Miaoyuan and *Tu* *Shu* even before Wu Wang joined the Thief's Exchange Sect, becoming the Daoist Master Miaoyuan's lackey. The last time Shangguanye stole the heirlooms from more than ten prestigious families, it was done at the behest of Daoist Master Miaoyuan. Those prestigious families could never have imagined that their heirlooms were rare treasures, exceedingly difficult to come by, for a cultivator like Daoist Master Miaoyuan.
With a nod and a bow, he smiled obsequiously at Daojun Miaoyuan, and Shangguan Ye said, "Everything is under Daojun's control; you can die with your eyes closed."
The incident occurred suddenly; before the three individuals could discern what the blue light was, three beams of light had already swiftly departed.
Upon hearing the flattery from Shangguanye, the Daoist Master Miaoyuan finally smiled faintly and, shaking his head with satisfaction, said: "Enough, enough, it is beneath my dignity and reputation to argue with these commoners. Shangguanye, let them be clear about their own folly!"
Accompanied by the sound of Daoist chants, a young Daoist dressed in a purple robe, embroidered with the Taiji and Bagua symbols in silver thread on both the front and back, strode in with an air of arrogance. The sleeves and hem of his robe were adorned with elaborate patterns. Following closely behind him were eight middle-aged Daoists clad in blue, each with their eyes gazing skyward, exuding an overwhelming sense of pride.
Do not beg with both hands holding your head, but endure the beating from these people. Unbeknownst to outsiders, he has already taken the sect leader's token of the Stealing Heaven and Changing Sun Gate from the hidden compartment of his belt. The muscles of his waist, thighs, and calves moved like flowing water, silently placing the sect leader's token into his boot, hiding it beneath his foot
Do not be foolish; it was he who personally executed the punishment on Shangguanye, and he naturally knew how severe his actions were. It is simply impossible that Shangguanye, who should have been languishing in bed due to illness, has actually recovered his cultivation and healed the injuries in his meridians.
Shang Guanye and Wu Wang competed for the position of the leader of the Stealing Heaven and Changing Day Sect. As a result, he suffered a crushing defeat. He immediately activated the communication crane talisman bestowed upon him by Daoist Miaoyuan, requesting Daoist Miaoyuan to intervene. With the aid of a Daoist elixir, he restored all of his cultivation and healed his meridian injuries
Shangguanye once again showered compliments, and only then did he arrogantly explain the background and details of the matter to Wu Wang, Le Xiaobai, and Wu Qi.
Wu Wangyan squinted, barely able to see that the attack on the three of them was a bolt of electricity about the thickness of an arm. The electric bolt was a bluish-red color, approximately two to three meters in length, with a power comparable to that of a small cannonball. The three were struck by the electric bolt and were thrown back inside without any ability to resist.
Unexpectedly, Shangguan Ye led the Miaoyuan Daojun to launch a sudden attack. They had not yet had the opportunity to thoroughly study the mysteries of this place before finding themselves in a dire situation. Faced with the extraordinary powers of the Miaoyuan Daojun and his followers, they were utterly powerless to resist
It is uncertain whether it is a natural formation or a man-made structure, but within the belly of the mountain beneath Machu Picchu, a spherical space with a diameter of approximately one kilometer has been excavated. This vast space is perfectly rounded, and the walls are as smooth as a mirror, making it difficult to imagine the level of skill and power required to create such a spherical space if it were indeed carved by human hands
Struggling to prop himself up, Wu Wang shouted sternly, "Who is it?"
People say the home of immortals is remarkable, with blue lotus and fire dates truly commendable. The jade liquid nurtures the white buds abundantly, while the dragon and tiger elixir transforms into radiant purple clouds
Amidst the laughter, a beam of golden light shot out from the sleeve of the Mysterious Origin Daoist, striking the golden platform.
To die within this ancient formation, to perish amidst this immense force of heaven and earth, you insignificant ants, is indeed a stroke of luck
As the metal gate was opened, the three individuals realized that the objects within the mountain's interior could not be explained by ordinary understanding. Given their knowledge and experience, they recognized that they had discovered something extraordinary
Shang Guanye tightly grasped Wu Wang's neck and roared, "Where is the Sect Leader's token, where is the Sect Leader's token?"
This is almost an instinct
Wu Wang, Le Xiaobai, and Wu Qi simultaneously gazed at these peculiar objects within the mountain's belly
Shangguan Ye hurriedly corrected himself, saying: "It is Daojun Miaoyuan's brilliant strategy that has uncovered the clues to this Void Great Teleportation Array. You are merely pawns in Daojun's hands, serving as the vanguard to clear away those hidden traps and mechanisms at the Daojun's doorstep."
The figure in the purple robe wore a face full of disdainful mockery. With a casual gesture, a brilliant white light shot out from his sleeve, meeting the sword radiance unleashed with all of Wu Qi's might. With a crisp sound, the white light surged, shattering the Longyuan Sword, and Wu Qi was struck as if by thunder, trembling and sent flying several dozen meters, crashing to the ground and unable to move.
Le Xiaobai suddenly opened his mouth wide, spewing out a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of internal organs. His body was already extremely weak, unable to withstand the powerful blows from Shangguanye. This punch had already knocked half of Le Xiaobai's life away
Before the words had left his mouth, the Daoist Master Miaoyuan had already let out a cold hum.
Without begging for a moment's gaze, he suddenly sprang up, drawing the Longyuan Sword, unleashing a beam of sword light aimed directly at the heart of the purple-robed Daoist.
Even a grain of rice can shine with brilliance
The head severed by the azure light was still rolling in the air, yet to fall to the ground. Suddenly, a flash of light erupted from the corridor behind, accompanied by a deafening roar. The three individuals were jolted, their garments torn to shreds by an immense force, and they spat blood as they rolled into the vast stone chamber at the end of the corridor
Shang Guanye strode over and heavily stomped his foot on Wu Qi's head. He sneered, "It was I who discovered this thing, and it has nothing to do with you all"
Do not beg; I only feel that half of my body has gone numb. That white light is just over one meter long, surrounded by a chilling aura. When the Longyuan Sword struck the white light, it was as if it had collided with a great mountain; the white light showed no signs of damage, yet I nearly shattered all the bones in my body.
A distant light laugh echoed, accompanied by a clear and gentle voice that came through
With a deep sigh of emotion, the Daoist Master Miaoyuan squinted his eyes and smiled, saying: "The position of the leader of Qingcheng cannot escape from my grasp."
With a few triumphant laughs, the Daoist Master Miaoyuan shook his head and said: "The Master has dispatched all disciples to investigate the whereabouts of this Void Great Teleportation Array, yet it turns out that I have taken the lead. Not only have I found clues, but I have also seen the true form of the Void Great Teleportation Array"
In their eyes, Wu Wang, Le Xiaobai, and Wu Qi were merely three ants that could be easily crushed, completely unworthy of their attention
Indeed, after Shangguan Yecha howled a few times, he immediately walked over to Wu Wang and began to quickly search him.
With a cold gaze, he watched Shang Guanye vent his pent-up anger on Wu Wang and others. After a long while, Daojun Miaoyuan finally spoke leisurely: "Alright, Shang Guanye, from now on, the Stealing Heaven and Changing Sun Sect will be under your command."
Indeed, Miaoyuan Daojun is the legendary practitioner, the kind of cultivator who seeks longevity and aspires to ascend and become an immortal.
Wu Wang spat out a mouthful of blood and, looking at the Daoist in purple robes, coldly laughed, "What kind of celestial being are you? A commoner from the mundane world? Heh heh, we are all ordinary people; what kind of extravagant figure are you?"
Wu Wang rolled his eyes and coldly looked at Shangguan Ye, sneering, "I am happy to do so. Did you bite my bird?"
The one being beaten suddenly burst into laughter: "Master, we have discovered something remarkable!"
Accompanied by the piercing sound of malicious laughter, Shangguan Ye strode in with a group of disciples from the Stealing Heaven and Changing Day sect. Observing Shangguan Ye's rosy complexion and his agile arms, it was evident that his internal martial arts cultivation, which had been destroyed by Wu Qi, had fully recovered, and the severed meridians had healed completely.
Pointing at Wu Wang and the others, the Daoist Miaoyuan said coldly: "Exactly, the 'Great Zhou Tian Fixed Star Talisman' needs to be activated after the grand formation in order to locate the destination of the formation. If the formation is running idle, wouldn't that be too boring"
Shang Guanye responded respectfully and casually tossed Wu Wang to the ground, then stomped heavily on Wu Wang's abdomen, shattering the internal energy he had painstakingly cultivated for years. He pointed at the Daoist in purple and sneered, "Let me make your death a little clearer; this is the Daoist Jun of Miaoyuan from Qingcheng Mountain, the closed-door disciple of the esteemed Daoist Zhiji from Qingcheng Mountain"
Wu Wang looked coldly at the man in purple and sneered, "Shangguan Ye, have your damn eyes gone blind? Look at me, I’m only wearing a pair of underpants, what the hell are you trying to touch? What else could I possibly hide on me?"