Chapter 185 Maoshan

Jiang Chen looked toward the depths of the Ancient Tomb. He did not perceive anything, yet he could feel that this disturbance was emanating from there.

His expression was uncertain. In the end, he abandoned the idea of going to investigate further and placed the long sword directly into the groove.

As the long sword was inserted, it was as if the ley lines of this place had been activated. An endless stream of Spiritual Qi was drawn in, transforming into kinetic energy to power the Formation.

As the ley lines began to operate fully, the shaking of the entire mountain seemed to diminish slightly.

The oppressive heat outside instantly subsided. This made Jiang Chen even more suspicious, and the look he cast toward the depths of the Ancient Tomb became increasingly intriguing.

"It couldn't be, could it? The one sealed inside by this Formation... it wouldn't really be Nvba, would it?"

But if that were truly the case, Jiang Chen was quite baffled.

With her cultivation strength, how could she have been sealed within this Formation by someone?

Jiang Chen could not fathom it. But if he were to return to the Tang Dynasty, would all of this still happen?

Of course, all of this was predicated on the condition that the person in the Ancient Tomb was indeed Nvba. Yet, the possibility was extremely high!

The disturbance at Mount Laojun this time was far more violent than the last. Even many people at the foot of the mountain could feel it, although it stopped after a short while.

This time, the experts gave the explanation that some stress from the previous earthquake had not been fully released, and Mount Laojun was merely relieving pressure.

As for whether there would be further pressure relief, they said it would depend on the situation.

Jiang Chen walked out of the tomb chamber. The oppressive heat outside had lessened significantly, and there was finally a hint of autumn in the air.

The officer and the soldiers at the foot of the mountain could also feel that the heat on the mountain had suddenly subsided quite a bit.

He knew that this change must have happened because of something Jiang Chen did inside.

His expression was complex. After hesitating for a moment, he gave the order and led the soldiers up the mountain to search for Jiang Chen.

Soon, the two parties met on the mountain.

Saying they met on the mountain was actually an exaggeration; the officer had not walked very far before he saw Jiang Chen strolling leisurely, preparing to fly off the mountain.

It was only because he shouted loudly in time that Jiang Chen stopped.

"Mr. Jiang, I was rude earlier. I hope you can forgive me."

The officer's tone was very sincere, and Jiang Chen did not treat him coldly because of his previous obstruction.

"Mr. Jiang, may I ask, what exactly is going on with the changes in Mount Laojun? Is it good or bad?"

Jiang Chen replied truthfully, "I merely completed the Formation that was originally sealing... the existence within this Ancient Tomb. The oppressive heat here before was all unintentionally released by that existence within the Ancient Tomb. You must not enter the Formation without authorization."

The officer nodded and asked, "Then, regarding the matter here, may I report the truth to my superiors?"

He now knew that Jiang Chen was aware that General Zhou had ordered the missile strike to bomb him.

Coupled with the guilt of having previously blocked Jiang Chen, he felt somewhat at a loss.

On one side was his identity as a soldier whose duty was to obey orders, and on the other was the struggle of conscience and emotion.

Jiang Chen looked at him deeply. "It is fine. Report it as you wish."

"Very well, very well."

...Having resolved the matter here, Jiang Chen naturally had to deal with the affairs of the Zhou Family.

However, before going to the capital, there was one more thing he had to do.

This matter could be considered very important to him.

So much time had passed; it was time for him to visit Maoshan and see how the current Sect Head was fulfilling the duties of a Sect Head.

He would not be overly critical, as it was the Age of Dharma Decline, but if this generation's Sect Head were like that Shi Mouxin of Shaolin, he would naturally not allow Maoshan to be left in such hands.

...At Maoshan, on the Ascension Platform, Sect Head Ye Yunyang was currently cultivating.

Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was gradually recovering, and Maoshan, as one of the blessed lands, was gradually restoring its former glory.

The daylight remained bright, and in such weather, Ye Yunyang had been sitting cross-legged on the Ascension Platform for two days without any movement.

Finally, at this moment, the Qi energy on Ye Yunyang's body suddenly fluctuated, becoming powerful one moment and dim the next.

As his aura rose, the surrounding airflow was also disturbed and began to whistle around him.

Ye Shouzhen and Wu Guangrong, who were playing chess in the distance, could both feel the change in this aura.

Their expressions changed simultaneously, filled with both surprise and worry.

"Could the Sect Head be about to have a Breakthrough?"

"Ever since the Sect Head learned about Jiang Chen last time, he has been very concerned. He even went down the mountain several times to look for him. It's a pity that not only did he fail to find him, but it also delayed his cultivation," said Ye Shouzhen.

"This is understandable from a reasonable perspective. After all, it has now been confirmed that Jiang Chen is very likely a Disciple of our Maoshan Sect. In terms of seniority, it is highly likely that he is of the same generation as you and me. It is reasonable for the Sect Head to go down the mountain."

"That may be so, but now that the world has changed drastically, we cannot afford not to compete. I heard that Zhang Shanfeng, Sect Leader of Longhu Mountain, has already reached the Middle Stage of the Life Wheel. He is now trying to imitate our Maoshan Sect, follow the old ways of the Tang Dynasty, and become the supreme leader of the Daoist sects!"

Wu Guangrong said with some worry.

If that were really the case, they, the Maoshan Sect, would have no face to see their Ancestral Masters.

"Back then, even Zhang Daoling could not make his Mount Longhu the leader of all Daoist sects under heaven. Now, a mere Zhang Shanfeng wants to do this..."

"If the Sect Head can truly reach the Life Wheel before then, he will be able to curb those unrealistic ideas of Mount Longhu."

"Life Wheel, sigh, how difficult it is. We can only pin our hopes on the Sect Head."

But just at this moment, a Disciple hurriedly came to report.

"Two Elders, there is a person at the foot of the mountain claiming to be Jiang Chen who wants to enter the mountain gate..."

"Jiang Chen!"

Before the Disciple could finish speaking, both of them rose to their feet simultaneously.

Ye Shouzhen pondered for a moment and said, "Let him in."

The Disciple looked troubled and stammered.

"What is it? Do you expect us to go and invite him personally?" Ye Shouzhen was a bit displeased. Even if Jiang Chen was a Disciple taken in by the previous Sect Head during his travels, he was only of the same generation as them. Why put on such airs?

"No, it's that the person has already entered. We couldn't stop him, and he seems to be heading in the direction of the Ascension Platform."

"What!"

Ye Shouzhen and Wu Guangrong exclaimed in surprise, then hurriedly used their movement techniques and rushed toward the Ascension Platform.

The only thought in their minds was: This is the critical moment for the Sect Head's Breakthrough; we must absolutely not let Jiang Chen interfere with the Sect Head's Breakthrough!

...Jiang Chen had already strolled leisurely to the location of the Sanqing Hall. Although this place was guarded, when Jiang Chen walked in, it was as if he had entered an uninhabited place; the Disciples outside did not notice anyone entering at all.

Jiang Chen looked at the statues of the Three Pure Ones and the spirit tablets of the Heavenly Gods above, as well as the rows of spirit tablets of the successive Ancestral Masters of the Maoshan Sect.

Near the front, he also saw the spirit tablet of his Revered Master, Grand Master Sima Chengzhen, as well as the spirit tablets of his various Senior Brothers, and he felt an indescribable sensation in his heart.

However, as his gaze continued to move downward, he saw that there was an empty space where a spirit tablet should have been placed. Jiang Chen could not help but be slightly stunned, and then he became thoughtful.