Talisman Emperor
Chapter 1665 – Feelings
The altar shone while a subtle light emerged from it, and then a figure that sat cross-legged far away, while its appearance gradually became clearer.
It was an old man wearing a black robe of an unknown material. His figure was extremely thin like a piece of dried bamboo. The wrinkles on his face criss-crossed like a ravine, and the snow-white hair on his temple fluttered lightly due to the wind.
He's really too old. No matter if it was his skin or the hair on his temples, they revealed a heavy trace of age, and he exuded an aura of obsolescence and experience that invaded the face.
However, his eyes were black and sparkling like the most brilliant stars in the sky. It was clear, calm, calm, and seemingly capable of peering into all the secrets in the depths of one's heart.
He did not seem to have any aura, and he looked like a very ordinary old man. However, when everyone turned their gaze to the old man, a thread of respect could not help but appear in their hearts.
It was like they were facing a monument that stood towering while holding back the elements for countless years, and it was extremely shocking.
Temple Guard!
Practically in an instant, everyone instantly recognized the identity of the old man, and they had absolutely no doubt about it.
Because he was sitting cross-legged on the altar, as his entire body was covered in an ancient and mysterious aura, and all of this was the best proof.
No one spoke, and all of their gazes were directed at the old man. At this moment, the atmosphere around him looked silent and solemn.
The old man's gaze was clear and serene, and it carried a thread of wisdom and indifference from looking at the affairs of the world. He seemed to have experienced too many scenes like the one before, so as soon as he appeared, he said, “You all might already clearly know the rules. If you want to enter the Ancestral Root Land, then start undergoing the test. “
His voice was hoarse, low, and distant. It seemed to reverberate through the horizon, yet it clearly echoed in all ears.
All of their spirits were refreshed when they heard this, and their gazes suddenly emitted flaming lumps of anticipation.
The old man's wrinkled lips couldn't help but curl into memory when he saw this. In the boundless years of the past, he saw many gazes like this, but he still could not hold his breath with emotion every time he saw it.
“Senior, then I will be the first to receive the test.” Suddenly, Luo Shaonong who was standing in front roared with laughter, and his entire body emitted a powerful and wild aura.
“So, it was a little boy from the Luo Clan. No wonder. “The old man's eyes were full of wisdom and experience, and he nodded and said,” Which test did you choose? “
Luo Shaonong's heart trembled. He never seemed to have expected that the old man would instantly see his identity, and his originally naughty and wild expression became serious. He pointed to the door of life and said, “That's it.”
“Come, you have time to burn incense.” The old man waved his hand.
Om!
The blood-colored door in front of the temple stamped with the character ‘ ⁇ opened suddenly. Behind him was a deep darkness, and it caused others to be completely unable to see the scene behind it clearly.
Luo Shaonong immediately led the group standing behind him quickly set foot into the door of life and disappeared.
Om!
The door closed once again, and it isolated everything within it from the outside world.
“The door of life is open. Who would accept the death door exam? “The old man spoke slowly.
Everyone glanced at each other. Compared to the unexpected and mysterious door of death that was filled with killing intent with every step, most of them preferred the door of life.
After all, even though the door of life was filled with an inexhaustible swarm of ancient corpses, it did not contain any uncertain danger. So, they just have to work hard to fill the way out of there.
“This humble Bhikkhu is willing to give it a try.” Just when everyone was hesitating, a calm voice sounded.
Simultaneously with this voice, the Jia Nan Buddhist Sect who was wearing moon white monk robes, straw sandals, and holding a stick made of withered wood passed through everyone and moved forward.
His expression was as calm and serene as ever, and his entire body carried a resolute aura and a Buddhist aura that was unlike the aura that any other cultivator possessed.
Everyone was surprised. However, when they noticed that it was Jia Nan, they all revealed expressions of understanding. Jia Nan was an existence in the 7th position in the Enlightened Chart Domain. So, it didn't matter if he chose the door of life or the door of death, it was still a matter of course.
As expected, Chen Xi said in her heart. Based on his intuition alone, Chen Xi knew that Jia Nan who was cultivating in the path of true identity would definitely not be afraid of the ‘death’ exam.
“Defend in yourself to return to its original state. Seeking the Truth and the Buddha…. Huh! I never expected that after so many years, the Buddhist Sect finally had a Holy One who had comprehended the path to this Dao. Your heart can be said to be amazing. “The old man glanced at Jia Nan before a wisp of surprise flashed across his clear eyes, and then he recovered his calm and composed expression as he waved his hand and said,” Go. , You have time to burn incense. ”
Jia Nan fused her two palms together, and then she quickly entered the door of death and disappeared.
“Everyone is waiting quietly. More time to prepare is not detrimental at all. “The old man swept the others with his gaze before he closed his eyes, and he seemed to have fallen asleep.
At this point, there were people undergoing tests behind both doors, so if the others wanted to undergo tests, they would have to wait for Luo Shaonong and Jia Nan's group to complete the tests.
“How long do you think all of you will do by Young Master Shaonong to pass the exam smoothly?”
“That's definitely not the time to burn incense.”
“Isn't that clear !? I think 10 minutes is enough. ”
“Ha ha! 10 minutes? Don't you underestimate Young Master Shaonong's ability? I'm sure Young Master Shaonong will definitely pass through smoothly in eight hours! ”
“Jia Nan? I don't know. The members of the Buddhist Sect have always been mysterious. However, since Jia Nan was able to rise to the 7th position in the Domain Enlightened Chart, he would definitely not be much lower. “
The crowd discussed excitedly, and they all guessed exactly how long Luo Shaonong and Jia Nan's group would pass the test. No one felt that these two people would be eliminated.
Chen Xi was in no mood to notice this, and he took this opportunity to continue pondering the Mysterious Heart Sword.
Right now, along with his cultivation transformation in the Heart of Dao, and his first forging achievement, even his Sword Dao had broken through once again, allowing him to reach the first level of the Emperor Sword Realm.
Although it was still the Emperor Sword Realm, it was a completely different world when compared to the past. Moreover, the strength of his Dao Sword could not compare to the past either.
For example, when he fought Yuqiu Jing in the Soulsever Bottle Pumpkin earlier, the reason Chen Xi could easily destroy Yuqiu Jing's strongest attack that also reached the Emperor Sword Realm was due to his breakthrough in the Sword Dao.
This caused Chen Xi to have a deeper understanding of just how formidable the Mysterious Heart Sword was. For the sake of increasing his combat power, he had practically utilized every single shard of time he could utilize to comprehend and ponder the Mysterious Heart Sword.
“Eh, I never expected that Fellow Daoist would actually arrive here as well. It's a little bit surprising to me. “Suddenly, a voice echoed in Chen Xi's ears, and it jolted him awake from his deep contemplation.
He raised his eyes and looked up, and then he saw that Gongye Zhefu suddenly brought Zhen Liuqing to where he was standing.
At this moment, Gongye Zhefu looked at Chen Xi in surprise while Zhen Liuqing looked for another place instead. His expression was as calm as before, yet he gave others the feeling that his mind was busy with something else.
On the other hand, many cultivators in the surroundings looked at Chen Xi with a slight surprise. Even Le Wuhen, Yuqiu Jing, and the others were no exception. They never seemed to have imagined that a famous figure in the Enlightened Chart Domain like Gongye Zhefu would truly recognize Chen Xi.
The atmosphere was a little strange, and too many gazes shot here from all around. This caused Chen Xi to instantly frown, and her expression became indifferent as she said, “Are you? I was very surprised to see Young Master Gongye here as well. “
These words alone caused everyone around him to instantly and acutely notice the traces of confrontation in the air, and all of them could not help but be shocked. Could there be hostility between this person and Gongye Zhefu?
Le Wuhen revealed a thoughtful expression.
Shentu Yanran's black eyebrows even lifted. He glanced at Zhen Liuqing who was standing beside Gongye Zhefu before glancing at Chen Xi, and then he vaguely guessed something in his heart.
Yuqiu Jing felt a little pleased from Chen Xi's misfortune, and a faint curving lump appeared at the corner of her mouth.
As for the others, all of them had a variety of different expressions.
“Haha.” Gongye Zhefu laughed, and then she suddenly placed her arm on Zhen Liuqing's shoulder and said, “Daoist Press, I advise you not to have any ideas about Liuqing, Liuqing said, and it's better if you give up. Otherwise, I wouldn't have let you go like I did that day. “
His voice was indifferent, yet filled with an overbearing and domineering tone.
From start to finish, Zhen Liuqing remained silent, and it was simply impossible to see any trace of emotion from his expression.
On the other hand, the others in the surroundings erupted when they heard Gongye Zhefu.
“My gear is still working fine, right? That guy actually tried to fight with Gongye Zhefu for the sake of a woman? ”
“Who is that guy? Could it be that he did not know who Gongye Zhefu was? He actually dared to act like that? He was only willing to risk everything to satisfy his lust. “
“If I am Gongye Zhefu and someone dares to try and snatch my woman…. Ha ha! I wouldn't be so good. “
Even Le Wuhen, Yuqiu Jing, and the others were shocked in their hearts, and they felt a little disbelief that Chen Xi had actually done such a thing.
At this moment, Chen Xi was belittled, ridiculed, and even vilified by all these voices and discussions.
However, his expression was still calm as if he had not heard it at all. He simply glanced calmly at Zhen Liuqing who remained silent, and then he sighed in his heart and turned his gaze towards Gongye Zhefu before he said, “You came here just to warm me?”
Gongye Zhefu laughed lightly, and then she shook her head and in a superior manner before she said, “No, don't get me wrong. I'm not coming to look for you. “
As he spoke, he directed his gaze towards Shentu Yanran who was standing beside Chen Xi, and then a brilliant smile that was extremely charming covered the corners of his mouth. “Young Miss Yanran, can we talk elsewhere?”
He looked as if he was completely ignoring Chen Xi.
This caused waves of roaring laughter to appear instantly in the surroundings, and they looked at Chen Xi as if they were looking at a clown while their gazes were filled with pity and scorn.
Chen Xi pursed her lips and fell into silence while a wisp of boiling killing intent appeared in her heart. He was very clearly aware that Gongye Zhefu was doing as he did in Phoenix Percy City, and Gongye Zhefu had deliberately brought Zhen Liuqing there to humiliate him in public!
Although Chen Xi did not know the reason, it was already not important.
Suddenly, he felt his palm being held by a warm and tender palm, and then the pleasant and melodious voice of Shentu Yanran sounded in his ears. “I'm sorry but I'm busy now.”
Chen Xi's figure trembled as she glanced at Shentu Yanran in slight astonishment. Yet she noticed he turned to look at her with starry eyes that were soft as water and sparkled with a gentle feeling.
What the hell is he doing?
“Why? You wouldn't have acted like this in the past. “Before Chen Xi could recover from her shock, Gongye Zhefu frowned while her violet disciples suddenly frowned when she saw the hands of Shentu Yanran and Chen Xi put together.
“Could you not have noticed ..?” Shentu Yanran did not even glance at Gongye Zhefu, and he only looked at Chen Xi as he spoke in a soft and melodious voice. “I must accompany him.”