165: Temple: Wuzhu, destroy Fan Xian! (13)

Chapter 164: The Temple: Wu Zhu, Eliminate Fan Xian! (13)

Li Chang'an achieved continuous victories in the Northwest, successively destroying the royal courts of the Northern Barbarians and Western Hu.

From that time onwards, in the eyes of Eastern Yi City and Northern Qi, Li Chang'an was an ambitious schemer just like Emperor Qing.

In the original story, Fan Xian was not such a person.

He believed that peaceful coexistence between countries, avoiding war, and maintaining the status quo was a good thing.

However, Li Chang'an did not think so.

This world was still Earth, and its civilization was very similar to his previous life's civilization.

Human nature was always similar; several countries coexisting would only lead to endless disputes and constant internal strife.

Therefore, Li Chang'an did not feel wronged to be regarded as an enemy by Northern Qi and Eastern Yi City.

Precisely because of this, Li Chang'an did not want to kill Emperor Qing at the moment.

Keeping Emperor Qing, plus Ye Liuyun, Southern Qing would have three Great Grandmasters, which could maintain the stability of the situation.

The world's situation was originally a standoff between Emperor Qing, Ye Liuyun, and Ku He, Si Gu Jian.

Now, Li Chang'an and Wu Zhu had been added to the two sides respectively.

So, Li Chang'an had only officially entered the game.

As for how to break the deadlock, there were two possibilities.

The first was for Li Chang'an's cultivation to achieve another Breakthrough, which could directly break the deadlock.

The second was, just like in the original story, Emperor Qing would have Ye Liuyun act as an inside agent for the opposing side, making them believe it was four against two, with the advantage on their side.

Then, at the critical moment, Ye Liuyun would betray them, and Emperor Qing, the 'old fox,' would suddenly reveal his cultivation, which could also break the deadlock.

Regardless of the situation, the information Li Chang'an possessed was more than Emperor Qing's, making it impossible for Emperor Qing to have the last laugh.

He actually hoped for the second situation to occur, to package up the opposing Great Grandmasters and take them all out at once.

Because chasing Great Grandmasters to the ends of the earth was a very troublesome matter.

At this time, Wu Zhu and his group had already passed through Beilao Pass.

In the past, the Great Wei Emperor sought the Temple, hoping for immortality.

Emperor Qing sought the Temple, hoping to obtain the power within, and also for immortality.

Now, Fan Xian and Wu Zhu sought the Temple, hoping to recover Wu Zhu's memory, and incidentally, to find some assistance.

If Wu Zhu had not agreed, the devout Ku He would not have been willing to come to the Temple again.

This time, with three Great Grandmaster-level individuals present, finding the Temple would be much easier.

The four prepared enough food; Fan Xian even used the resources of Eastern Yi City to make compressed biscuits.

This was also to relieve Ku He's mental burden, as Ku He's experience of eating human flesh back then was a very painful one.

Finding the Temple was extremely difficult; even after traversing the snowy region and locating the Temple's general area, one might not necessarily encounter the Temple itself.

Because the Temple would only appear for one or two days at fixed times.

However, thanks to the astonishing Divine Power of the three Great Grandmasters, this search for the Temple was much easier.

Starting from Eastern Yi City, in just over two months, the four arrived at the mountaintop where the Temple was seen years ago.

Ku He knelt devoutly on the ground, prostrating himself and wholeheartedly worshipping, praying for the Temple's arrival.

Fan Xian had not expected that finding the location would only take two months, but waiting for the Temple to appear took three months.

Finally, one day three months later, the Temple appeared silently and naturally.

The Temple appeared so calmly, so naturally.

The Temple was enormous; the architectural craftsmanship of the Human Realm could not possibly construct such a grand temple.

The towering black stone walls were like ancient, unmelting profound ice.

The platform hidden deep within the snowy mountain range was even astonishingly large, several times larger than the square in front of Southern Qing's imperial palace, which could accommodate tens of thousands of people.

The main gate of the Temple was seven zhang high, with an archaic, deep color.

On the mottled plaque above the gate, some symbols remained, but only two were discernible.

One was the Chinese character ' do not' (wù), and the other was the English letter 'm'.

These two symbols had been copied by Ku He and brought back; Northern Qi had even mobilized a large amount of manpower to study them, but still, there were no results.

Fan Xian, before this, had also been puzzled.

Later, connecting it with Ye Qingmei's letter, Fan Xian already had a guess, and now he was even more certain.

Museum!

Museum!

That was all!

"You've returned."

A voice devoid of any emotion echoed from within the Temple's gate.

Hearing this voice, everyone knew that these words were directed at Wu Zhu.

Ku He trembled and knelt on the ground, not daring to look up, because the last time he came, the Temple had not spoken.

Wu Zhu stared blankly at the Temple gate, mechanically replying, "Yes, I have returned."

The voice from within remained devoid of joy or anger, further confirming to Fan Xian that it was merely a highly intelligent being.

"Since you've returned, come in."

As soon as the words fell, Wu Zhu suddenly vanished into thin air!

After a flash of light, the spot where Wu Zhu had stood was empty.

This situation was unexpected by the other three.

Fan Xian and Si Gu Jian both tried to enter the Temple.

However, it was clearly impossible; the Temple's gate simply would not open.

"You two, do not profane the divine!"

Ku He almost roared!

Fan Xian couldn't help but feel a headache; this museum was clearly just some kind of holographic projection technology.

However, with Ku He present, his feelings had to be considered.

Devout believers could not be persuaded; if you exposed their faith, they would not have a sudden realization, but would instead go completely mad.

However, Fan Xian needed to unite Ku He to deal with Southern Qing's three Great Grandmasters.

This was like Li Chang'an needing to keep Emperor Qing; both sides were forced to band together.

Not long after Wu Zhu disappeared, the Temple's gate actually opened!

This filled Ku He with joy!

Last time the Temple opened, Ye Qingmei walked out!

But this time the Temple opened, and the interior was empty!

This meant that he could also enter the Temple!

"Since you've come, come in!"

Fan Xian shrugged and said, "Great Master Ku He, the Temple has given its command, let's go in."

With uneasy hearts, the three slowly walked into the Temple.

Beyond the enormous Temple gate was another vast square, with some massive buildings scattered around its perimeter.

The four walked along the inner passage of the Temple, looking up at a snowy sky and down at a snowy ground.

However, what they saw along the way confirmed one thing for Fan Xian.

This was indeed a desolate place.

Because, everywhere they looked, there were crumbling, dilapidated buildings and deserted, uninhabited wilderness.

The three arrived at the very center of the Temple, where there was a high platform that was relatively well-preserved.

And the Temple's voice had not been heard again; there was only terrifying silence throughout the journey.

"It seems Uncle was right; the Temple's envoys are all dead, so there's nothing to be afraid of here."

Fan Xian said casually, only to be admonished by Ku He again, "Even a dilapidated Immortal Realm is still an Immortal Realm!"

"Immortals and mortals walk separate paths; one must have reverence!"

Fan Xian grumbled inwardly, 'Once I avenge my mother, I'll definitely come back to the Temple and thoroughly expose its secrets.'

'By then, I absolutely cannot bring Ku He.'

"What is there to revere?"

Fan Xian did not say these words aloud, but muttered them fiercely in his heart.

Just at this moment, the only living thing appeared in the Temple!

A green bird!

The green bird suddenly flew down from the sky, cooed twice, and then soared high again!

Suddenly, with a soft sound, the bird transformed into countless points of light.

Even Fan Xian was nervous now; the three instantly protected themselves.

The two Great Grandmasters feared that some unforeseen change might occur in the Temple, instantly obliterating the three of them.

Those points of light floated up and down on the high platform, then gradually formed a clear human figure.

An old man in ancient robes with wide sleeves!

Standing in mid-air like an Immortal!

His white robes and wide sleeves gently fluttered on the snowy platform, and a faint, clear light enveloped the old man's entire body!

Ku He and Si Gu Jian were utterly stunned; without any True Qi cultivation, yet emitting a faint golden light and floating in the air!

The two Great Grandmasters didn't even sense a breath of life. What level of cultivation was this?

No, this was clearly Immortal art!

"Ku He of Heaven One Path, greets the Immortal!"

"Si Gu Jian of Eastern Yi City, greets the Immortal!"

Fan Xian's suspicion grew even stronger; wasn't this just a large holographic projection, made to seem so mysterious?

"Fan Xian of Southern Qing, greets the Immortal."

Fan Xian pondered, 'The Temple opened its doors to the three of them; what exactly does it intend to do?'

The devout Ku He recounted everything that had happened on their journey.

However, due to his agreement with Wu Zhu, he did not mention Ye Qingmei's matters.

Also out of gratitude for Ye Qingmei, Ku He had agreed.

"The three of us came from the south... We came here to seek Divine Power to eliminate the ambitious schemers who disrupt peace and stability in the Human Realm!"

At this moment, Fan Xian discovered the benefit of bringing Ku He along.

Because Ku He was so devout, even Fan Xian believed his words.

However, he quickly convinced himself that Southern Qing wasn't precisely the ambitious schemer disrupting human stability.

Now that the three countries coexisted and lived in harmony, wasn't that good?

The three countries shared the same writing and similar cultural origins; did they necessarily have to be unified?

Whether in the original story or as the current Fan Xian, he had always held this view.

"You are the beings of this world, the people whom the great Temple pities and watches over."

"The icy, snowy path has proven your determination. Your doubts and requests all need the guidance of light, and the light is before you."

The Immortal, who had transformed from the green bird, spoke with no emotional fluctuation in his voice.

The Immortal's voice emanated from all directions of heaven and earth.

Fan Xian had already concluded that this guy was a holographic projection!

But Fan Xian also knew that this time, he wasn't here to get to the bottom of the Temple.

He was here to borrow the Temple's power.

Due to the need to unite Ku He, he couldn't expose the Temple's tricks.

So, if this museum wanted to play tricks, Fan Xian would also cooperate.

Fan Xian then thought, 'This is also good; I can fool Ku He and Si Gu Jian.'

After a series of theatrical displays, the projected Immortal spoke again.

"The Divine Dao is dim, the Great Dao does not flourish, wandering at crossroads, pointing to the mountains and rivers together, stirring up the winds and clouds, aiming to stabilize the nation; therefore..."

A lengthy article filled with flowery language, but its central meaning was simple: the Immortal hoped that Fan Xian, Ku He, and Si Gu Jian could become envoys of the Temple.

Then, on behalf of the Temple, they would secretly observe the world and choose an appropriate time to return to the Temple to report to its inhabitants.

After hearing the Immortal's plagiarized "Proclamation Against Empress Wu," Ku He immediately felt as if he had ascended to the Immortal Realm, shedding tears of gratitude!

'The Immortal has taken notice of me!'

"Ku He of Heaven One Path, is willing to accept the divine oracle and will not disgrace the mission!"

Si Gu Jian glanced at the devout Ku He, then also knelt down and accepted the mission.

This was a very simple request, but in the eyes of Ku He of Heaven One Path, it was a supreme, exceptionally lofty mission.

Fan Xian was overjoyed in his heart, 'Good heavens, the Temple really has no envoys left!'

Kneeling on the ground, Fan Xian also imitated Ku He's tone and said, "Fan Xian of Southern Qing is also willing to accept the mission!"

"However, as the Immortal said, the Great Dao does not flourish, wandering at crossroads!"

"The ambitious schemers in the Human Realm are about to plunge all living beings into misery!"

"If the Immortal does not lend a helping hand, I fear that a catastrophe will soon befall the Human Realm!"

"By then, there will be no need for us to help you observe the world; presumably, most people will be dead!"

After Fan Xian finished speaking, he wasn't sure if this artificial intelligence was easy to fool, feeling a bit uncertain.

However, at this moment, Fan Xian did not know that his words had struck a nerve with the Temple's intelligence!

"What!"

"Such a thing exists!"

"You two, please tell the truth!"

Fan Xian was somewhat surprised; this intelligent Immortal actually verified Fan Xian's words with Ku He and Si Gu Jian.

Was he not trusted by the intelligent Immortal?

However, on this matter, Ku He and Si Gu Jian spoke even more gravely.

They spoke of things like millions of corpses and rivers of blood.

In reality, it wasn't that serious; if a few Great Grandmasters were eliminated.

Whether Emperor Qing or Li Chang'an, as Great Grandmasters descending upon Northern Qi and Eastern Yi City's capitals, they could achieve peaceful unification.

In this world, Great Grandmasters were the decisive factor in determining the world's situation.

Hearing the unified statements of the three, the intelligent Immortal uttered words that Ku He and Si Gu Jian could not fully comprehend.

"First Law: A Temple may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm."

"Second Law: A Temple must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders would conflict with the First Law."

"Third Law: A Temple must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law."

"Zeroth Law: A Temple must protect the overall interests of humanity from harm; the other three laws are valid only under this premise."

After speaking, a flash of white light appeared before the three, and Wu Zhu reappeared before everyone's eyes.

But the current Wu Zhu's expression was even more blank, as if he didn't recognize Fan Xian and the other two at all.

The intelligent Immortal said, "The Temple's envoy has been reset. Your words are consistent with the words of the envoy before the reset."

"Now, the envoy, after being reset, will accompany you to the Human Realm to eliminate the ambitious schemers who are about to harm the overall interests of humanity."

Hearing these words, Fan Xian was incredibly excited!

Reset!

Did that mean Uncle Wu Zhu already possessed the ability he spoke of to eliminate Great Grandmasters!

However, just as Fan Xian was eager to know about Wu Zhu's ability, the intelligent Immortal issued another command.

"But before that, eliminate Target One."

Fan Xian was bewildered, 'Target One?'

'What is that?'

Just at this moment, Fan Xian saw Wu Zhu remove his blindfold.

His black eyeballs were covered with yellow patterns, looking quite exquisite and ingenious.

"Uncle, your eyes are beautiful!"

However, in the next instant, the yellow patterns on Wu Zhu's eyeballs suddenly turned red!

Then, Fan Xian felt the surrounding temperature rapidly rise!

Next, the energy in Wu Zhu's eyes highly focused, as if something was about to shoot out!

Fan Xian panicked!

'This couldn't be the legendary laser weapon, could it!'

The direction Wu Zhu's beautiful eyes were aiming at, wasn't it himself?

Damn it, Target One was Fan Xian!

"Uncle! Uncle! Uncle!"

"Stop! No, no, no, close your eyes!"

"My mom wouldn't allow you to hurt me!"

Wu Zhu said coldly, "What is your mother's surname?"