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"Ding Shiman, do you really think that Longhu Mountain is easy to bully?" The old Taoist's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting the heart of everyone present.

Ding Shimaan sneered, and instead of retreating, he advanced, his hands forming claws, and went straight for the old Taoist's throat. A gleam of light flashed in the old Taoist's eyes, and without moving, he slapped out with his palm.

"Great Compassion Nuclear Explosion Palm!"

The palm wind was as sharp as a knife. Ding Shimaan only felt a huge force coming at him. His body flew out uncontrollably and fell heavily to the ground, spurting out a mouthful of blood.

Seeing this, some people in Quanxing were terrified, while others gnashed their teeth. They had not expected that the old Taoist priest's strength was so terrifying that Ding Shiman could not even take his palm.

The old Taoist priest glanced coldly at the people of Quanxing, his voice full of majesty: "Quanxing monsters, you have repeatedly invaded Longhu Mountain. If we don't wipe you out one by one today, how can Longhu Mountain keep its dignity!"

Everyone in Quanxing was shocked when they heard this. They knew that today would not end peacefully.

At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded: "Old Heavenly Master, wait a minute."

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Gong Qing walking out of the crowd with a sly smile on his face.

"Oh? Do you have anything else to say?" The old Taoist priest raised his eyebrows and looked at Gong Qing.

Gong Qing smiled slightly and pointed at the Longhushan disciples behind him: "Old Heavenly Master, look, your disciples are still in our hands. If you take action, they will be in trouble."

Gong Qing smiled slightly, with a sly look in his eyes: "How do you know if you don't try?"

At this moment, the figure of the old Taoist priest appeared on the top of the mountain. His eyes were like torches, sweeping over everyone and finally landing on Gong Qing. His voice was as cold as iron: "Quan Xing monster, stop being so presumptuous here!"

Gong Qing was not afraid at all, instead he challenged: "Old Heavenly Master, if you are unwilling to teach us, then don't blame us for being rude."

As soon as he finished speaking, a Quan Xing member suddenly rushed out and stabbed a Longhushan disciple's arm with a dagger in his hand. The disciple screamed and blood stained his sleeves red.

Seeing this, the other Quan Xing members were eager to try, as if ready to attack the hostages at any time. The Longhushan disciples were terrified and gathered together tightly.

Gong Qing looked at the old Taoist priest and sneered, "Old Taoist priest, if you are unwilling to talk to us, the safety of these hostages will be in jeopardy."

The old master's eyes were gloomy, but he was not moved by Gong Qing's threat. He took a deep breath, formed seals with his hands, and a powerful Qi flow instantly formed a protective shield, covering him, Gong Qing, Li Tong and others.

"Whatever you want to say, just say it here." The old Taoist's voice echoed in the protective shield and could not be heard by the outside world.

Li Tong looked at this scene and couldn't help wondering, "Gong Qing, are we really going to do this? Can this really force the old Taoist priest to tell us about the Jiashen Rebellion?"

Gong Qing smiled and explained, "Don't worry, Li Tong. Our goal is to make the old Taoist talk. As long as we control these hostages, he will naturally compromise."

He paused and continued, "Moreover, we chose to lure the tiger away from the mountain to attack the mountain in order to create chaos and make the old master have no time to take care of other things. Only in this way can we have a chance to get the answer we want."

After hearing this, Li Tong nodded, but he still felt a little uneasy: "But, won't this really anger the old Taoist priest? What if he..."

Gong Qing interrupted him and smiled confidently, "Don't worry, I know what I am doing. Besides, although the old Heavenly Master is powerful, we are not pushovers. As long as we plan well, we will succeed."

As the two were talking, the old Taoist priest suddenly spoke up: "Gong Qing, the more you know, the faster you will die."

Gong Qing was shocked when he heard this, but he didn't show it on his face. He took a deep breath and said respectfully, "Master, you are right. But I am really curious about the Jiashen Rebellion. Please enlighten me."

The old Taoist priest was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "There are some things you shouldn't know. Curiosity kills the cat, you should understand this principle."

Gong Qing's heart sank, but he did not give up. He continued to ask the old master for advice, hoping to get some clues from him. However, the old master remained tight-lipped and refused to reveal a single thing.

Gong Qing looked at the old Taoist priest seriously and quoted a famous saying of the ancients: "If I hear the truth in the morning, I can die in the evening." His eyes were full of desire for the truth, as if he was willing to pay any price to know the secret.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Li Tong coughed twice, trying to break the deadlock: "Gong Qing, don't show off your information about Wu Gensheng. The people of Quanxing are not so easy to fool. Your words don't work with them anymore."

Gong Qing's expression changed slightly. He really hadn't thought of this. He originally thought that if he had the information about Wu Gensheng, he could gain a foothold in Quan Xing. Now it seems that he was too naive.

At this moment, the old Taoist priest suddenly spoke up: "Gong Qing, the news you mentioned is true."

This sentence was like a bombshell, causing a storm in everyone's heart. Li Tong's eyes widened, looking at the old Taoist priest in disbelief. Gong Qing was so excited that his whole body was shaking. He finally got the answer he had always wanted.

The old Taoist priest stared at Gong Qing, as if he wanted to see through his heart. Gong Qing felt a little uncomfortable when he was staring at him. He swallowed and asked carefully: "Old Taoist priest, can you tell me the truth of that year?"

The old Taoist sighed and shook his head: "There are many things that we don't want to talk about, but we can't talk about them and can't express them."

Gong Qing was stunned. He didn't understand what the old Taoist priest meant. Li Tong was also confused. He looked at the old Taoist priest, then at Gong Qing, not knowing what to say.

The old Taoist priest continued, "It seems that the core members of the Jiashen Rebellion were under some kind of restriction. We cannot reveal that secret."

"Restriction? Is it set by humans? There must be a way to break it!" Gong Qing asked unwillingly.

The old Taoist priest shook his head: "This restriction cannot be broken by human power. We can only wait for it to dissipate naturally."

Gong Qing was silent, he could not accept this fact. He spent so much time and energy to pursue the truth, but was told that the truth was right in front of him, but he could not touch it.

"Then... who is the person who set the ban? Is it the legendary immortal?" Gong Qing's voice trembled a little.

The old Taoist priest did not answer his question. He was silent for a moment, then said, "Although we cannot tell you the truth directly, I can briefly talk about things that do not touch upon the core issues."

The old Taoist priest sat on a bamboo chair, rocking gently with a deep look in his eyes. Gong Qing stood aside with a respectful look on his face.

"The Jiashen Rebellion was believed to be caused by the 36 bandits who swore brotherhood. But in fact, the real root of the disaster was the Eight Wonders." The old Taoist priest's voice was deep and powerful. Gong Qing frowned, seeming puzzled: "Eight Wonders? Could it be that the temptation of these skills can really make people do anything?"

The old Taoist priest nodded and said, "The Eight Wonders are peerless skills left by our ancestors. Who wouldn't be tempted? The siege of the thirty-six thieves is nothing more than people wanting to snatch the Eight Wonders."

"What about Wu Gensheng? What did he get that made so many people hunt him down?" Gong Qing asked.

The old Taoist sighed, "Rumor has it that Wu Gensheng got the remains of a predecessor who ascended to heaven, and from them he understood the way of his predecessors, and maybe even... embarked on the path to heaven."

Li Tong was listening intently. He had experienced something in the Twenty-Four Sections Tongtian Valley and believed in the legend of Wu Gensheng. But when he heard about the ascension, he still felt dazed.

"Ascension? This...how is this possible?" Li Tong couldn't help but interrupt.

The old Taoist priest glanced at him and smiled: "If you believe it, it exists. If you don't believe it, it doesn't exist. But Wu Gensheng is indeed a mystery. His actions always make people feel extraordinary."

Gong Qing seemed to be thinking: "Then Master, why do you think Wu Gensheng did this?"

The old Taoist priest shook his head: "I am not Wu Gensheng, how can I know what he is thinking? But I guess he may really want to ascend to heaven, or... he may want to create an immortal."

Gong Qing was shocked by this speculation. He was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "Creating immortals? This... How is this possible?"

The old Taoist priest smiled faintly: "The world is so big that nothing is impossible. Since Wu Gensheng was able to obtain the relics, who can say that he can't create an immortal?"

Gong Qing nodded, but his heart was full of doubts and curiosity.

The old Taoist priest looked at Gong Qing, a trace of relief flashing in his eyes: "Over the years, I have kept these secrets and never mentioned them to anyone. Telling you this today can be regarded as putting an end to my worries."

He paused, then continued, "Actually, I feel a lot more relaxed now that I've said it."

Gong Qing could feel the old master's relaxation, and he also felt a warmth in his heart. He knew that the old master treated him as a true successor and told him these secrets.

"Li Tong, don't block it. We have to settle accounts with the old Taoist priest for what happened today!" a strange man with all the characteristics shouted loudly.

Li Tong frowned, knowing that this matter would not end well today. He looked at Gong Qing beside him, only to see that Gong Qing had no expression on his face, as if everything was within his expectations.

"Gong Qing, what on earth did you want to do by attacking Mount Longhu twice?" The old Taoist's voice came from the top of the mountain, with an unquestionable majesty.

Gong Qing raised his head and looked at the old Taoist priest, a bitter smile appeared on his face.

"Old Taoist Priest, I know I was wrong. I am willing to take full responsibility." Gong Qing said as he bowed deeply to the old Taoist Priest.

Li Tong looked at Gong Qing's back and couldn't help but feel a little confused. Did Gong Qing really know that he was wrong? Or was he just acting?
The old Taoist priest looked at Gong Qing, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He knew that Gong Qing was not truly repentant, but he also knew that today's matter could not be let go.

"Gong Qing, do you think you can get away with just an apology? You attacked Longhu Mountain twice, injured my disciples, and destroyed my mountain gate. We have to settle this account!" The old Taoist priest's voice was cold and firm.

When the people of Quanxing heard the words of the old Taoist priest, they immediately became agitated. They knew that today's battle had to be fought, whether they wanted to or not.

At this moment, Ding Shian stood up. He looked at the old Taoist priest, then at Gong Qing, then took a deep breath and said, "Let's go."

"Leave? Ding Shiman, what do you mean? Are we just leaving like this?" A Quan Xing alien shouted dissatisfiedly.

Ding Shimaan ignored him and continued, "Today's situation is not favorable to us. If we stay any longer, there will only be more casualties. We have to conserve our strength and wait for the next opportunity."

After hearing what Ding Shiman said, everyone in Quanxing began to discuss it. Some people thought he made sense, while others thought he was trying to boost others' morale and undermine his own prestige.

Xia Liuqing looked at Ding Shian with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He knew that Ding Shian was a smart man who knew how to judge the situation. He looked at Granny Jin Feng beside him, then nodded, indicating that he agreed with Ding Shian's decision.

"Okay, let's listen to Ding Shiman and retreat first." Xia Liuqing said, turning around and walking down the mountain.

"Liu Qing, if we continue like this, the risk is too great." Jin Feng frowned and looked at Xia Liuqing in front of her.

Xia Liuqing sneered, "Risk? Under the old Taoist's nose, every time there is no risk? But this time, I think we have to retreat."

Jin Feng shook her head, "I promised Gong Qing that I would help him. Only in this way will he tell me the news about the headmaster."

Xia Liuqing sighed and grabbed Jin Feng's hand, "Your life is more important, let's go!" As he said that, he forcefully pushed Jin Feng down the mountain.

At this time, the members of Quanxing were also watching. Seeing that Ding Shian and Xia Liuqing had chosen to leave, they began to waver. Tu Junfang looked at the backs of the two people, with mixed feelings in his heart. He had experienced too many failures, and this time, he didn't want to take risks again. So, he chose to follow.

But not all of them were like that. Some members of the Quanxing group, who were born rebellious and adventurous, chose to stay.

At this moment, there was a sudden loud noise, and the soundproof Qi shield set up by the old Taoist priest shattered. Everyone was startled and looked towards the top of the mountain. They saw Gong Qing standing there, shouting, "Run! Don't hesitate!"

But many people still looked at each other in confusion.

Inside the soundproof Qi hood, the old Taoist priest's face turned pale. He looked at Gong Qing with anger in his eyes. "You alone want to bear the humiliation of Longhu Mountain by Quan Xing?"

Gong Qing lowered his head and said, "I know I was wrong, and I am willing to take full responsibility."

The old Taoist priest snorted, "Bear responsibility? What can you bear?"

Gong Qing raised his head, a sly look flashed in his eyes, "I naturally have my own way. But please don't attack other people, otherwise, it will be bad if you accidentally hurt the disciples of Longhu Mountain."

The old Taoist frowned, and he realized that the members of Quan Xing had dispersed and formed a circle. Gong Qing wanted to use them as hostages.

Gong Qing smiled slightly, "Master, I have no choice but to do this. As long as you don't do anything, I promise that they will leave safely." (End of this chapter)