With magical powers, I can quietly meditate on sutras for hundreds of years and become an immortal.

Chapter 173 Missing

Under the dark night.

The Majestic Palace seemed particularly quiet at this time.

It was so quiet, with only the gentle breeze blowing by.

You can hear the needle drop.

The magnificent and huge Dharma image was frozen in mid-air.

No, don't step any further.

And what blocks all this is a bead.

A bead with clear black and white color and a mysterious aura.

In an instant, it came through the sky.

boom!

In the indescribable silence, a roar suddenly sounded.

resounded throughout heaven and earth.

The beads collide with the Dharma.

The beads remained motionless.

And the Dharma image retreated in the roar.

Even Fa Qing also covered his chest and backed away.

This scene was so sudden that everyone was shocked.

No one would have thought that this bead could appear out of thin air.

Likewise, no one knows who the bead actually belongs to.

Only Zhao Ping, who was originally despairing and lost all thoughts, was the only one.

After the ups and downs, he stared blankly at the sudden direction of the bead.

In silent silence.

However, I didn't know what I was thinking for a while.

"Daochang Li takes action!"

"Hahaha!"

"It was my guardian of Great Zhou who took action."

Hong Xuanji struggled away from the support of the people around him and looked at everything in front of him.

His face was filled with an expression of excitement that could not be concealed, and it was full of blood-stained red light.

The remaining soldiers also breathed a sigh of relief.

I feel happy in my heart.

Your Majesty, Great Zhou, is finally saved.

And look at Fa Qing now.

At this moment, the wanton smile on his face disappeared in an instant.

Instead, his face was full of dark clouds,

"what is this?"

"You are obviously being delayed by me, but you still have the energy to take action?"

He lowered his head, his hair unkempt.

A pair of eyes stared at the Hunyuan Pearl suspended in mid-air, full of unwilling resentment.

However, no one could answer his question at this time.

For them, this is no longer something they can know and need to care about.

The only thing you need to understand is.

They are at this time~

It’s already safe!

"I do not believe!"

Fa Qing looked up to the sky and roared angrily, his eyes filled with a red light that seemed like madness.

Still no one spoke.

Likewise, no one chooses to continue to overestimate their capabilities at this time.

Because the protagonist right now is no longer them.

Rather, it is these two extremely powerful people who are at the forefront of the new era.

Even Zhao Ping, as an emperor, has no choice but to take his fate at this moment.

His fate had already fallen into their hands.

Ever since.

Zhao Ping arranged his clothes, held his breath and faced everything calmly.

"I do not believe!"

"There is absolutely no such powerful force in the world."

"There is no way to transcend martial arts without relying on incense."

"Fake, all this is fake."

Faqing's hair was disheveled and he was talking crazy words.

Then, wisps of green smoke floated on his face.

Diffuse upwards and connect with the Dharma.

The dilapidation disappeared in a moment, and the spirit glowed.

In a dazzling light, he rushed towards the bead in mid-air.

Rumble~

The collision sounded like thunder.

However, when the turbulent smoke dissipated.

Everything is calm.

The magnificent Dharma image disappeared.

The Hunyuan Pearl also disappeared out of thin air.

only left with.

A series of eyes filled with surprise and surprise, looking at each other blankly

The figure was kneeling on the ground, looking up at the sky angrily.

Already.

No more interest.

"Why bother."

Exploring the hand to pick up the returned Hunyuan Pearl.

I noticed the incense machine remaining on it due to several collisions.

Li Zhen shook his head quietly.

More or less, it's a bit helpless.

to be frank.

He was unwilling to take action.

But it won’t work if you don’t take action.

Although it doesn't matter whether your surname is Zhou or not in this world.

However, it is not important to teach.

Therefore, Li Zhen took action.

And Fa Qing is not as strong as he imagined.

Therefore, he died.

It's that simple.

It has troubled Dazhou for a long time.

There was even a crisis of subverting his country.

It's so simple and disappears into the invisible.

He also benefited from the good deeds Fa Qing did before his death.

One wave took away the leaders of most of the current sects in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

This would also give Da Zhou an opportunity to clean up the current chaos.

As for how far it can be achieved.

That.

But it's not something Li Zhen should consider.

The main purpose of returning to Beijing has been completed.

Nothing happens and everything is light.

He yawned and rolled over.

Once again, he fell into a deep sleep.

Jingming forty-five years.

February 20th.

After many years, Chuixiang Building once again welcomed visitors.

Moreover, the person who came to visit this time was no ordinary person.

He is the current emperor, Zhao Ping.

these days.

Zhao Ping is dealing with the aftermath of this incident.

After Faqing's death.

The Wenxiang Sect he founded was also uprooted.

Many dark cobwebs were also swept away.

In addition, sects in various places are now leaderless and falling into internal strife.

The imperial court took the opportunity to wipe out many sects in one fell swoop.

It can be said that the current sectarian power is unprecedentedly empty.

Zhao Ping believes it too.

With his great talent and strategy, these stubborn diseases will eventually be overcome.

The Great Zhou Dynasty will also move towards a new era.

then.

He came to see Li Zhen.

Meet the only guardian of this great Zhou.

An old immortal with otherworldly power!

Although he felt that he concealed it very well and there was no abnormality in his expression.

However, he was not at peace inside.

Everything has been exposed for a long time.

But, unfortunately.

Li Zhen didn't see him.

He stood outside the Chuixiang Tower.

Looking at the two plaques blankly, I felt that the writing on them was extremely dazzling.

Zhao Ping was something Li Zhen watched grow up with his own eyes.

Although he doesn't like to mention it.

But in fact, there is more or less between the two.

It can be regarded as an existence with some feelings and some bonds.

Yet all this.

After accompanying Zhao Ping to the throne, he gradually disappeared.

The shadow of the little guy who was hooking up with him and clamoring to learn martial arts from him.

After all, it gradually became blurred over the years.

Feelings are something so inexplicable.

Once there is a gap at a certain moment.

It is like a broken mirror that is difficult to put back together.

No matter how much you fix it, the crack will always be there.

but

This is normal, and Li Zhen can understand it.

Today, he is no longer the destitute King Anping he was back then.

He was the emperor of Zhou Dynasty who had been in power for forty-five years.

Of course.

Throw something away. Zhao Ping does a pretty good job most of the time.

Not to mention comparable to his previous Shengwu Emperor.

At the very least, it is many times better than that Tao Lord and Emperor.

But.

Understanding is understanding.

If we meet

Li Zhen felt that he had nothing to say to him now.

Therefore, it is better to disappear.

At this time, he was busy clearing the stubborn weeds in the yard.

So it was Erqing who sent the message.

At that time, Zhao Ping and his closest entourage were standing on the forest path outside Chuixiang Tower.

Full of expectation, I don't know how many thoughts I have in my heart, and I want to talk to Li Zhen.

However, what he was waiting for was a cold rejection.

"The master said that he is busy cleaning the house and it is not convenient to see guests."

"Besides, His Majesty is busy with state affairs, so it's better not to delay important matters because of a Taoist priest like him."

As soon as he said these words, Zhao Ping, who was already somewhat old, was completely stunned.

What was originally full of enthusiasm suddenly turned cold.

Somewhat disinterested.

He no longer had the interest to care about this green bull who could only talk.

Just through the shade of the trees, I vaguely looked at the Chuixiang Tower in the distance.

He knew that Li Zhen was in front.

He also knew that there was only less than a hundred feet between the two of them.

However, even this short distance is like a huge chasm.

He can only retreat before this plaque and cannot advance.

Zhao Ping lost consciousness for only a moment.

As an emperor who has been an emperor for forty-five years, he is no longer happy.

His complexion returned to normal within a very short time.

He returned to his unsmiling and aloof imperial posture.

So fast that almost no one noticed anything unusual about him.

Only Hong Xuanji's lowered eyebrows moved inadvertently.

But also, silently.

Didn't do anything.

Zhao Ping didn't care about Er Qing.

He looked away from the wooden sign on the tree.

Looking at Chuixiang Tower from afar.

He spoke to the vague figure inside:

"The demons of the sect caused chaos and threatened to ban the palace. The leader of the sect, Fa Qing, even wanted to assassinate me after hearing the incense.

If it hadn't been for Taoist Master's intervention, I would have ceased to exist in this world.

And the world of Great Zhou may also be in chaos.

The Taoist priest doesn't want to see me, but I can understand and accept it.

Everything I have done since I ascended the throne has been done with some haste and some without consideration.

But I have no regrets about what I have done.

Because I am the emperor!

There are some things that I must do.

It is not like the Taoist priest who is an outsider who lives in seclusion in the busy city and plays in the world.

Although he has the power to reach heaven and earth, he does not rely on it.

On the contrary, he has no fight with the world and does not pursue fame and fortune.

But the Taoist priest.

Not everyone in this world is like you.

Therefore, there is the current sectarian chaos.

There are also Taoist priests who travel thousands of miles and take action as a last resort.

This time, Taoist Master not only saved me, but also saved the people of the world! "

Having said this, Zhao Ping paused.

Then took a deep breath.

In full view of everyone, he slowly bent down.

And at the moment he bent down.

Everyone around him quickly knelt down in fear.

Even Hong Xuanji was willing to do this.

Without it, Li Zhen really saved his life.

Even Er Qing, who was standing at the end of the road, was startled and quickly turned sideways to avoid it.

Vaguely, it actually saw a dragon opening its mouth and roaring at him.

Having seen Sister Jiao's strength, it naturally stayed far away.

At this time, Zhao Ping continued to speak:

"I am here to thank the Taoist Master for his saving grace on behalf of the hundreds of millions of people in this great Zhou Dynasty!"

"Similarly, I would also like to express my gratitude to Duke Wei who traveled thousands of miles to deliver the message for me."

"He has served the country well and should be buried with national rites."

After all this, he didn't say anything.

Turn around and wave your sleeves.

Sit in the majestic chariot and leave without any regret.

In the courtyard of Chuixiang Tower.

Li Zhen, who was struggling with a withered grass and had just uprooted it, raised his head.

While looking at the line of people on the way down the mountain, he muttered:

"He is somewhat caring and still remembers Ma Qianli."

"I thought you couldn't remember it."

Such a somewhat joking statement.

Li Zhen threw the long pile of weeds in his hand on the ground, preparing to give Er Qing a snack.

He beat his waist and said softly with emotion:

"But let's be honest."

"Zhao Ping, the emperor, is quite competent."

"that is."

"Sometimes, some things are just too stupid."

Saying this, he smiled and shook his head.

Why does he care so much?

He is the emperor.

Come however you want.

This is people's right.

He was just an ordinary Taoist priest and had nothing to do with the emperor.

But, let’s just say.

Just a bow, does it cancel out Pindao's kindness in saving you?

Although Li Zhen doesn't value this.

The reason why he took action was not to let Zhao Ping accept this favor from him.

But this.

More or less, it's a bit uninteresting.

It made Pindao's move seem so cheap.

But then again.

Who calls him a high-ranking emperor? He is just a powerless old Taoist priest.

Being able to be worshiped by the emperor seems to be something worth bragging about.

Thinking about it, Li Zhen no longer cared.

I made a pot of tea and lay down under the tree.

The chair was shaking on its own.

Enjoying a relaxing moment.

But somewhere, Li Zhen always felt that he had forgotten something.

what is it?

He scratched his head and didn't think about it.

It's morning again.

get up.

Stretched.

Just like in the past countless years, use boxing techniques.

While stretching his muscles and bones, Li Zhen dug out the jade stones arranged in the formation in the yard.

I should stay in Beijing for a long time this time.

If you are not in a hurry to leave.

There is no need to arrange this formation for the time being.

It just so happened that after so many years, it was time for an overhaul and upgrade.

And if you were at home, there shouldn't be any unsuspecting people barging in, right?

After straightening the Taoist robe, I saw a few new holes appearing on it.

Take it off if you want to and sew it up.

But when he thought of his unsatisfactory craftsmanship, he gave up.

Let’s wait until nature comes back before we talk.

With this thought in mind, he casually made a paper crane and sent it far away.

The matter in Beijing has come to an end.

Danger and other things have also been eliminated.

And tell her, if you want to come back, then go.

If you don't want to

Then just pretend that I didn't say anything.

After covering the hole, Li Zhen went down to Xianming Mountain.

When passing by the foot of the mountain, I encouraged the congregants who were still working.

Let them work hard and work hard.

The time to go home is just around the corner.

Putting his hands behind his back, he took to the streets.

After more than ten years of development, the capital has undergone some changes.

There are many strange buildings on the streets and alleys.

Likewise, there are also many unfamiliar faces.

The once-famous Wang’s Tofu Pudding has become a thing of the past.

I heard that he is Wang's son.

The Wangs were taken over to enjoy their old age.

This bean curd shop is no longer open.

It's a pity.

After all, it is also a good memory of the past.

Now, all I can do is recall memories.

Passing by Wang's Douhua Shop, which has changed its sign.

Li Zhen walked to a shop based on his memory.

A coffin shop.

In his sleep last night, he finally remembered what he had been forgetting.

Give Ma Qianli and collect the body!

(End of this chapter)