Chapter 244 241: Ying Nuo and Xuan Zhen Palace (asking for monthly tickets!)
On the lonely peak,

Under the big willow tree.

“What? Who did you say is here?”

Chu Zhou, who was practicing martial arts, paused and maintained his punching posture, but his head turned nearly 180 degrees and looked at Fan Zhong who was rushing over.

“Ba Wang Xiong Kuo Hai, when the disciple reported it to me, I didn’t quite believe it. I secretly ran to take a look, and it was indeed that person.”

Chu Zhou turned his head back again, exhaled and spoke, then slowly put away his fists. He turned around, squinted his eyes slightly, and there was a divine light in his eyes.

“Uncle Fan, what do you think is the purpose of this person coming here?”

Fan Zhong also had a plan in mind, and said directly: “Of course it’s nothing good! Otherwise, why don’t we just let the abbot go into seclusion?
As long as we don’t want to see him, it’s useless for him to guard the door!”

“No!”

Chu Zhou shook his head and rejected it, saying: “If it were someone else, I wouldn’t have to worry about it, but since this person is here, I still have to see him!”

After a pause, he sighed again: “It is really easy to get into the quagmire of Jianghu, but difficult to get out!”

Seeing that Chu Zhou had made up his mind, Fan Zhong did not argue and immediately said, “Then I will arrange for the reception right away?”

“Hurry up!”

Fan Zhong turned around and prepared to leave, but just as he left the courtyard, he heard Chu Zhou’s voice: “Wait!”

“Master, do you have any other instructions?”

“Let’s go together!”

Chu Zhou’s magic power flowed through his body, washing away the sweat stains, and then he put on a green shirt and said, “Here comes this person, I have to welcome him in person.”

Having made up his mind, Chu Zhou immediately set off, set up his cloud, and headed straight for the mountain gate.

When he arrived in front of the Lingguan Temple, quite a few people had already gathered there, including Wei Fangjie and Yi Huai.

Fan Tiehu was still figuring out the formation, and Xu Cheng spent every day in the alchemy room. Although they didn’t come, a group of inner disciples also gathered here.

Overlord Xiong Kuohai is a top figure in the martial arts world. Even in Xuanzhen Temple, there are many people who regard him as an idol.

Chu Zhou didn’t say anything, but just walked down the stairs. Wei Fangjie and Yi Huai followed automatically, and the other disciples automatically formed two teams on the left and right.

With this face value, it was worthy of the presence of Overlord Xiong Kuohai himself, and as they moved, the fog around them dissipated to both sides, revealing a passage.

Xuanzhen concept,
In front of the mountain gate,
Xiong Kuohai stood there, still tall and strong, exuding a domineering aura, except for his eyes, which looked gentle and deep.

He seemed to be thinking about something, but he didn’t feel that Xuanzhen Temple was neglecting him. He didn’t look up until the fog dissipated to both sides.

At the end of the mountain path, a man in a blue robe came strolling down. He looked like a young man walking out of a painting, handsome and with outstanding temperament. He also looked like a banished immortal who had a mysterious and ethereal aura that was not supposed to be in mortal form.

“I’m sorry for not welcoming you when the Overlord comes to visit me. I hope you can forgive me!”

The clear voice came, and Xiong Kuohai’s mind was finally called back. He smiled and said, “I should be the one to say something rude since I came here rashly.

I just hope that Xiong’s trip won’t cause any trouble to the master of the temple.”

“Haha, in this world, there are both long-term and short-term worries. How can there be no worries?”

As he spoke, Chu Zhou had already come closer. Looking at the increasingly powerful Overlord Xiong Kuohai, he slightly turned sideways and said, “You are a distinguished guest from afar. Please come in and have a pot of good tea. Let me show my hospitality as a host.”

Xiong Kuohai did not move, but raised his head slightly and asked: “I came here to ask for something, but I don’t want to embarrass the master, so it’s better to talk about some things in advance.”

Chu Zhou’s smile faded slightly, and he asked, “What does Overlord have to say?”

Xiong Kuohai said: “When we first met, we discussed martial arts for three days, and even swore an oath by high-five, and concluded an agreement. I wonder if it still counts?”

Chu Zhou was silent for a moment before he said, “Once you say something, you have to admit it!”

Xiong Kuohai said again: “You once said that if I, Xiong Kuohai, needed help, you would help me. Do you really mean it?”

What could Chu Zhou say but: “Seriously!”

Xiong Kuohai took a step back, clasped his fists, and slowly bowed his burly body: “At this moment, the armies of the Golden Horde and the Great Yan Dynasty are invading;

There is an evil cult causing chaos within, stirring up trouble. The people of all the major sects are not united, and the Dayun Dynasty is in danger.

I am here not to discuss the interests of the people of the world or the sect, but only to ask for the help of Taoist Master Chu of Xuanzhen Temple in my name, Xiong Kuohai, to save the fallen building from collapse!”

Having said this, Xiong Kuohai bowed deeply, looking extremely humble.

Chu Zhou felt quite helpless. This person didn’t try to use moral blackmail or exchange interests. He just brought up the previous agreement, which really left Chu Zhou helpless.

Of course, looking at the person in front of him, he felt a bit of admiration. He was at the pinnacle of martial arts, almost a unique grandmaster. He could achieve this and could also let go!

Raising his hand, Chu Zhou helped Xiong Kuohai up and said, “Overlord, I promised you, isn’t that enough?! Of course, I still have some confusion in my heart. Would you like to discuss it in detail?”

“Of course I am so respectful that I won’t obey your orders!”

……

Lone Peak,

Under the big willow tree.

There was a small red clay stove on the table, water was already boiling, and Chu Zhou and Xiong Kuohai were sitting on either side.

Chu Zhou’s hands were busy, constantly washing cups, putting tea in, and brewing tea. He was extremely focused on the tea art.

Xiong Kuohai was interested in the present Xuanzhen Temple. Sitting on this isolated peak, he could see clearly from a high place.

Only then did he realize that when he looked out from the formation, he saw blue sky and white clouds, and the vision was clear. There was no heavy fog, which made it even more magical.

Both of them seemed to be busy with their own things and did not speak. For a moment, the air was filled with silence.

It was not until the tea was boiled and the aroma was everywhere that Chu Zhou pushed one of the teacups in front of the Overlord that he spoke faintly, “Has it really come to this?”

“If it weren’t for this, I wouldn’t have come here. Master Chu’s promise is a priceless treasure. If I use it this time, it will be gone forever!”

Xiong Kuohai sipped the tea carefully. In the steaming hot air, one could vaguely see how helpless his expression was.

“Master, what confusion do you have? As long as I, Xiong Kuohai, know everything, I will tell you everything I know!”

“Actually, if I have to say I’m confused, it’s mainly because I don’t quite understand why the Three Kingdoms War ended in such a disastrous state?

I don’t understand why the Pure World Red Lotus Society and the Black Moon Sect want to help Dayan and the Golden Horde?”

This was Chu Zhou’s deepest confusion. He always felt that the current situation was a bit weird and unusual.

But just like looking at flowers in the fog or the moon in the water, it is always unclear!

Xiong Kuohai did not speak immediately, but pondered for a moment before putting down the teacup and said, “Does the temple master know about the immortal on land?”

“I learned a little from some ancient books!”

Chu Zhou sorted out his thoughts and said, “Grandmasters are recognized as the pinnacle of martial arts, the end of the road, while land immortals are said to have transcended martial arts.

As for how to transcend? What great power is there?

I haven’t seen it, so I’m not sure!”

Xiong Kuohai smiled, but there was a hint of bitterness in his smile: “Land immortals are indeed a realm, but they can also be seen as an organization.

They have special means that can help the top martial arts masters take that last step and become one of them, thus becoming a land immortal.

The greatest benefit of becoming a land immortal is the extension of one’s lifespan, which can be up to three hundred years, a full hundred years longer than that of a grand master.

This naturally attracted countless martial arts masters, but in fact, the number of immortals on land is extremely limited. “

“They have their own set of screening rules, and they only invite the strongest martial arts masters. As for those who have truly achieved earthly immortality, they rarely walk in the mortal world, nor do they care about the trivialities of the mortal world.”

Chu Zhou asked: “You really don’t care at all?”

“How is it possible!!!”

Xiong Kuohai sneered and said, “What they call ignoring is actually that they think they are already high and mighty, above all other living beings, so they ignore it.

Just like you don’t care what kind of struggle is going on in the ant nest next to your feet? !

But when necessary, they will still interfere, take action, and influence the situation in the world!”

“Why do you think the Great Yan Dynasty was separated into the Great Sui Dynasty? Why do you think the Great Yun Dynasty was established after the fall of the Second Emperor of the Great Sui Dynasty? Why do you think our four major sects can stand at the top of the martial arts sects?
And this battle, why do you think that Great Yan and the Golden Horde, who have been at odds with each other for so many years, can unite this time?”

“You mean, the immortals on earth are behind all these things?”

“I don’t know!” Xiong Kuohai spread his hands helplessly and said, “We know very little about the immortals on land, so we dare not speak nonsense.

However, if we are talking about making the Red Lotus Society and the Xuan Yue Sect of the two countries cooperate sincerely, it is the two ancestors of Red Lotus and Xuan Yue who can do it. “

“Wait, you mean that the Pure World Red Lotus Society and the Xuanyue Sect have ancestors who have achieved land immortality?”

“nature!”

“What about your Ba Sect? What about the Sanqing Sect? What about the Gusha Sect? What about the Wu Temple?

“Let’s not talk about the rising star of Wumiao, what about the Ji family? I remember that the ancestor of the Ji family was a land immortal, wasn’t he?”

“Of course there are, otherwise our four major sects would not have reached the current level!”

“That’s even more strange. The Dayun Dynasty is in danger, but they don’t say anything?”

Xiong Kuohai sighed and said, “This is the problem. We have contacted them many times, but have not received any feedback!
We have also discussed this. The worst-case scenario is that there will be fights among the immortals on earth, with winners and losers, and the ancestors on our side will have lost their power or have all died.

This is the reason why everyone loses confidence. Without the people above us, no matter how hard we try, it will be in vain.”

“Then why not take a step back?”

“How can it be that simple?! At our level, we are on the top of the mountain and there is no way to retreat!”

Xiong Kuohai sighed and said, “We are now doing our best and leaving the rest to fate. This is our last chance.”

Chu Zhou asked again: “What does the Overlord need me to do?”

After a pause, he continued, “Although I have achieved the Golden Elixir, if you expect me to fight those land immortals alone, I’m afraid it’s a bit unrealistic?
Besides, they hid so deeply that I couldn’t find them, right?”

“Master, you are joking. If the immortals on land really made a move, the outcome would be decided and I would not come to ask you for help.

In fact, the above are just our guesses, whether they are true or false cannot be counted! “

Chu Zhou asked again: “Then what can I do?”

Xiong Kuohai said: “In order to reverse the situation, we have planned a major battle to fight a life-and-death battle with Dayan and the Golden Horde!
However, we were only one against two after all, and we lacked high-end combat power, especially the grandmaster level, which was far behind.

Therefore, we hope that you, the master of the temple, can help us. Even if you don’t kill us, it would be a great help if you can stop one or two great masters for us.”

“That’s it!”

Chu Zhou nodded in agreement and asked, “Where exactly is it? When?”

“The specific location is tentatively Xiangji Mountain, which is a place for food storage and has certain geographical advantages. We plan to set a trap there.

As for the specific time?

You know, it takes time to mobilize troops and gather experts, so it will take about one or two months.”

Chu Zhou nodded: “In that case, just send me a message when the time comes, and I will definitely be there!”

After a pause, he continued, “It shouldn’t be a problem for me to stop three or four martial arts grandmasters for you, but my four junior brothers won’t go.

They are not strong enough to cause trouble in such a Grandmaster’s battlefield. Besides, someone has to guard my Xuanzhen Temple.”

Xiong Kuohai nodded: “The temple master is in charge of this matter! However, this battle is of great importance, so please make sure you arrive in time.”

“I, Chu Zhou, will keep my promise no matter how hard it takes!”

As he said this, he raised his hand and took out three ‘Thousand Miles Sound Transmission Notes’ from his storage ring and handed them over, saying: “This talisman can transmit sound over a thousand miles. When the time comes, Overlord can use it to notify me.”

“Is this the immortal talisman?”

“Yes.”

Chu Zhou nodded and explained the usage and techniques of the talismans. Xiong Kuohai wrote them down one by one and even took out one of them and used it in front of him for verification.

When the conversation was over, it was almost evening. Chu Zhou naturally invited Xiong Kuohai to have a dinner and stay overnight to relieve his fatigue before leaving tomorrow.

However, Xiong Kuohai also knew that although this was an invitation, it was actually a form of coercion, so he didn’t want to stay any longer and left after a few polite words.

Chu Zhou did not force him to stay, but sent him out of the mountain gate.

It is worth mentioning that before leaving, Xiong Kuohai looked up at the mountain gate and suddenly said, “Master Chu, don’t you think this Xuanzhen Temple is a little inappropriate?”

Chu Zhou was stunned, his face showing confusion, and asked: “What’s wrong?”

“Taoist temples can be divided into four levels according to their size: palace, temple, ancestral temple, and temple. The small ones can be the temples of descendants of a family, and the large ones can cover more than 300 miles and block out the sun.

For example, the Sanqing Palace in Sanqing Gate is of this level. Every day, just to burn incense and light candles, one has to ride a horse at full speed to finish it. “

Xiong Kuohai turned his eyes slightly and looked at the Xuanzhen Temple. There were palaces rising from the ground, and pavilions and towers were densely spread. He couldn’t help but say: “The previous Xuanzhen Temple only had one or two main halls. Calling it a ‘temple’ is actually an exaggeration.

But now, if you call yourself a ‘palace’, how many places dare to call themselves ‘palaces’?”

“That makes a lot of sense!”

Xiong Kuohai seemed to feel that he was meddling too much, and shook his head again, saying, “I just said a few nonsense words, please don’t take it seriously, Master!”

“Nothing, nothing!”

“Then I’ll take my leave now.”

“Go ahead, Overlord. I won’t try to stop you.”

“Farewell!”

“Farewell!”

Xiong Kuohai left, releasing his inner energy like a meteor streaking through the night sky, quickly disappearing into the distance. Chu Zhou stood there, watching his departing back, without moving for a long time.

Behind him, a lot of people had gathered without him noticing.

Xu Cheng, Yi Huai, Fan Tiehu, Wei Fangjie, Fan Zhong, Wei Jinkui, Qingjing Laodao, and even Hao Songqing, who didn’t like to show up, showed up.

They had obviously received the news and knew that Overlord was visiting the mountain, so they came here at this time to wait for Chu Zhou’s attitude.

They just looked at Chu Zhou in a daze. Although they looked anxious, no one dared to speak first.

It was not until Chu Zhou turned around that Yi Huai could not help but ask, “Big Brother, do you really want to wade into this mess?”

Chu Zhou rolled his eyes: “Once the words are spoken, the water is spilled, can I take it back?

I may not give Xiong Kuohai the face, but I have to keep the promise I made!

No matter what, your eldest brother is a well-known person now, and he has to do what he promised even if he doesn’t want to!”

As he said this, he couldn’t help but mutter, “It was this boomerang that stabbed me. I just lost my temper. I still have time to prepare!”

Seeing that everyone was still somewhat worried, he did not want to say more, but said: “Everyone, everyone, everyone is gathered here today, do you think what the Overlord said makes sense?”

“what?”

“That’s the name. Xuanzhen Temple, Xuanzhen Temple, it’s indeed a bit stingy and doesn’t quite fit the status of the number one immortal sect in this world.

How about changing it to ‘Xuanzhen Palace’? Wouldn’t it be more impressive?”

“Xuanzhen Palace? Xuanzhen Palace! I think it’s good!”

“I’ll appeal, too!”

“Then I will appeal!”

“I have an opinion. Don’t you think it’s hard to tell others about the name change now?”

“Haha, the privilege of the strong is to make others adapt to us. It’s already like this. If we change our name, who dares to say a word of nonsense?”

“Yes, yes, that’s right! However, I think the name can be changed, but we still have to wait before announcing it to the public. It’s best to pick a suitable day.”

“So when do you think is a good time?”

“Ordinary martial arts sects usually choose to hold birthday banquets for their elders, but our master… is too young!

How about, the next time we open the mountain gate?”

“Anyway, from now on, we will be called Xuanzhen Palace!”

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