Chapter 156 Someone's Behind the Door! The Guide's Gaze First

The wind suddenly changed in front of the Taiji Hall.

If when the crack widened earlier, what everyone felt was merely "the sky is changing," a kind of oppressive feeling hanging overhead, not yet truly falling.

At that moment, when the cold white light behind the crack fluctuated again, everyone clearly felt it—

There really was someone behind the door.

This is not a guess.

It's not just imagination.

It was certainly not one of those distant titles that Zhao Xuance spoke of, titles that seemed to belong to a completely different world.

Rather, it was some being that, across the sky that was slowly opening up, truly brought its "gaze" down.

boom.

There was no thunder.

There was no storm.

Almost everyone in the square felt a slight sank in their heart at the same instant.

That feeling is hard to describe.

It's like you're standing on the ground, but suddenly there's an extremely high and distant, completely unreasonable mountain that casts a shadow at you from beyond the sky.

It hasn't even really landed yet.

It was just a wisp of shadow, a trace of meaning, a "gaze" that was gradually cast over.

That's enough to make many people's fingertips go cold and their backs tighten.

Those dignitaries, veteran officials, and江湖客 (jianghu figures) who had been trying to sit firmly in the front row all had slightly changed expressions.

Someone's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, and a few drops of hot tea splashed onto the back of their hand, but they didn't seem to notice.

Some people's Adam's apple bobbed, and they subconsciously wanted to lower their heads, not daring to look at the crack again.

Some people were already starting to panic, but because Su Changqing was still sitting there, they had to force themselves to suppress their anxiety.

Outside the Taiji Hall, a group of people who were originally queuing but had not been able to enter suddenly became agitated.

"What is that?!"

"There are people! There really are people in the sky!"

"The guide has arrived?!"

"Look! The light behind the crack...the light is moving!"

"Mr. Su is still inside! Don't push! Don't push!"

"..."

The scene became somewhat chaotic for a moment.

But the first to run into problems were not ordinary people outside.

Instead, it was in the fairy cage.

Just as that gaze lowered slightly, Zhao Xuance, who had been managing to maintain his pale expression, suddenly trembled.

He first stared wide-eyed, as if he had seen something extremely terrifying yet extremely familiar, and then almost uncontrollably slid off the stool.

boom!

His knees slammed heavily to the ground.

I knelt down.

The kneeling came so suddenly and directly that everyone outside the cage was stunned for a moment.

Even Gu Changxuan and Yue Zhenchuan turned their heads sharply to look at him.

Zhao Xuance was pale, cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead, his breathing became erratic, and his shoulders were even trembling slightly.

That wasn't caused by an injury.

It wasn't because Su Changqing forced her to do it.

It was an instinctive reaction that was almost ingrained in their bones.

It's as if someone of a lower status suddenly senses the arrival of a higher being, and their body takes the initiative to submit on their behalf.

Sikong Changfeng, who was loudly trying to calm the crowd, glanced at the scene out of the corner of his eye, paused for a moment, and blurted out:

"Why is he kneeling?"

Xiao Se's eyes darkened, and he said in a low voice, "We didn't make him kneel."

"Of course I'm not blind!"

Sikong Changfeng held the account book in his arms, and lowered his voice.

The question is—to whom does he kneel?

Upon hearing this question, the expressions of the people around him changed.

Because the answer is almost self-evident.

Zhao Xuance could not possibly kneel before these people outside the cage.

It's even more impossible for her to suddenly bow down to Su Changqing to this extent.

Then the only place he could be kneeling is in the heavens.

It was something behind that crack, peering through a sliver of light.

Li Hanyi also looked up, her cold eyes filled with even deeper chill.

"Just a glance is enough to suppress a Celestial Official holding a seal like this?"

Su Changqing sat there, his expression still calm.

"It's not pressure."

"It's the rule."

Li Hanyi turned her head to look at him.

Su Changqing said calmly:

"Someone like Zhao Xuance acts like a superior person in the lower realms because the people there are weak enough."

"But once he encounters someone in a higher position, the set of rules he was taught will naturally come out."

"If you let a dog guard the door for too long, it will bare its teeth at other people, but as soon as its owner gets close, it will still shrink back."

The voice was very faint.

However, this analogy only made Zhao Xuance's already pale face look even worse.

Ironically, he couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.

Because Su Changqing was absolutely right.

In the Palace of the Immortals, he was the Immortal Official in charge of the Seal, high above all others, enough to make countless beings in the lower realms tremble with fear.

But in the presence of a true guide, he was still merely a subordinate.

Even those who have messed up their jobs and lost face are among the subordinates.

So the moment that gaze fell upon him, he knelt down.

It wasn't that he wanted to kneel.

It was the "order" that had been etched into his soul for so long that forced him to kneel.

Yue Zhenchuan's expression was equally grim.

He didn't kneel.

But the veins on his forehead were bulging, and he looked like he was fighting desperately against something.

In contrast, Gu Changxuan appeared to be the most "calm".

Of course, this calmness seemed more like someone who had anticipated this scene and had become numb in advance.

He looked at Zhao Xuance, feeling a strange, inexplicable feeling in his heart.

I broke down on my own yesterday.

Today it's your turn.

Feng Shui turns.

That's fast.

……

Above the sky, the cold white light behind the crack continued to flow extremely slowly.

No one squeezed out immediately.

There was no earth-shattering divine light shining down.

But precisely because it's like this, it makes one's scalp tingle.

Because this means—

The other party wasn't in a hurry at all.

He didn't even need to rush down.

With just a glance, he was enough to make all living beings below feel his pressure, enough to make Zhao Xuance in the Immortal Cage kneel down, and enough to make everyone in front of the Taiji Hall realize that he was not on the same level as Gu Changxuan, Zhao Xuance, Yue Zhenchuan and others.

This is the most terrible.

The afternoon sun shone on Baiyu Square, and it was still warm.

But at this moment, many people feel cold in their hands and feet.

Sikong Changfeng subconsciously took two steps closer to Su Changqing and asked in a low voice:

"Mr. Su, is this... still selling well?"

Xiao Se, who had been looking solemn, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his eye upon hearing this.

At a time like this, you're still asking if it will sell?!

But what's even more outrageous is...

Su Changqing actually took a serious look at the crack in the sky, and then nodded.

"It's selling well."

"Isn't this even more interesting?"

Upon hearing this, Sikong Changfeng's eyes lit up instantly.

"yes!"

"The strange phenomena on site have escalated, drawing the attention of the guides. Isn't this a limited-time special event?!"

Xiao Se: "..."

It’s over.

When these two get together, even if the sky falls, they'll have to figure out how to set the additional price first.

But I have to say.

Their interruption actually eased the suffocating pressure that had been weighing on everyone's hearts.

Especially Sikong Changfeng.

He was feeling a bit weak to begin with.

But as soon as he saw Su Changqing still looking the same, he instantly calmed down.

And so, the head manager of Changqinglou, Tianqi, actually stepped forward under these circumstances, cleared his throat, and said loudly:

"Distinguished guests!"

"Don't panic!"

"Right now, it's merely the guide's gaze that has arrived; the true arrival has not yet taken place!"

"In accordance with the consistent principles of Changqinglou—"

"Until the matter is resolved, the shows will continue, tickets will not be refunded, and the Q&A session will continue!"

Upon hearing this, not only those inside the arena, but even those outside who were initially flustered and somewhat disoriented, were momentarily stunned.

Then, many people inexplicably calmed down.

Yes.

The ticket hasn't been refunded yet.

The game hasn't stopped yet.

Changqinglou is still operating normally.

That means things haven't gotten to the worst yet.

This logic is absurd.

But at this moment, it is surprisingly convincing.

Looking at Sikong Changfeng's serious and composed demeanor, Li Hanyi felt a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

This person has been completely led astray.

It may be crooked, but it still has a use.

Su Xiaonuo also looked up, her big round eyes staring at the crack in the sky. After a while, she suddenly tugged at Su Changqing's sleeve.

"Father."

"Um?"

"Is he secretly watching us?"

"almost."

"That's so rude of him."

Why?

"When visiting someone's home, one should not speak first, nor should one buy a ticket."

"..."

The room fell silent.

The next moment, many people's mouths started twitching.

Yes.

In the end, isn't it just that someone is secretly watching from the sky and not paying them?

With Su Xiaonuo's translation, that lofty and mysterious oppressive aura was pulled down by half.

Su Changqing chuckled and ruffled her hair.

"That's right."

"Should we make him pay first?"

"want!"

The little girl nodded immediately, her voice sweet and childish, yet resolute.

"You can't watch it without paying!"

The moment these words were spoken, even Zhao Xuance, whose heart was filled with a mixture of fear and humiliation, was slightly jolted.

He suddenly had a feeling of utter absurdity.

I was clearly facing the gaze of the guide.

But the family of three outside the cage seemed to be discussing a customer who had peeked at the performance and refused to pay his bill.

It's ridiculous.

But unfortunately—

That's infuriating!

At that moment, behind the crack in the sky, that cold white light suddenly flickered slightly.

The next moment, a voice that was extremely faint, extremely cold, yet so clear that it seemed to be right next to everyone's ears slowly descended.

"An ant from the lower realm dares to negotiate a price?"

The sound wasn't loud.

It was like icicles brushing against iron and stone.

Cold, hard, thin, devoid of emotion.

The scariest thing is that it's impossible to tell where the sound is coming from.

It seemed to come from the sky, and it seemed to resonate directly in everyone's heart.

Many people in the arena with weaker cultivation levels turned pale on the spot.

Some of the imperial guards even buckled at the knees and nearly knelt down on the spot.

With just one sentence, he almost dominated the entire room.

This is the weight of the guide.

Xiao Se's eyes turned cold, and the Imperial Dragon Qi within his body surged forth, finally suppressing the chill that had invaded his mind.

A slight movement of sword intent stirred beside Li Hanyi, causing her white robes to flutter even without wind.

Lei Wujie was furious.

"What do you mean by ant?!"

"You fucking try coming down here?!"

Wushuang didn't speak, but the faint sound of swords echoing from the edge of the sword box could already be heard.

Only Su Changqing remained seated calmly.

After hearing this, he even looked down at Su Xiaonuo in his arms, as if to make sure the little girl wasn't frightened.

Su Xiaonuo wasn't scared, she just frowned and puffed out her cheeks.

"Father, he's swearing!"

"Yes, I heard you."

"Then he should ask for even more money!"

That makes sense.

Su Changqing nodded, then finally looked up at the crack.

He didn't tense up like others, nor did he deliberately raise his voice.

He simply spoke calmly.

"Since you're already here, stop playing tricks."

"Come down or get off."

"Shut up if you want."

boom!

These words seemed to cause a tremor throughout the entire Taiji Hall.

It wasn't an earthquake.

It shook people's hearts.

Because that's not Zhao Xuance, not Gu Changxuan, not Yue Zhenchuan.

That was the guide.

It is a being that is truly one level higher than the Immortal Official in Charge of Seals, and is powerful enough to determine the fate of an entire realm.

However, Su Changqing's tone when speaking to him was no different from how he spoke to Bai Wang, Chi Wang, Song Yan Hui, or even Lei Wu Jie.

The phrase "Either get down or shut up" was so forceful it was practically unreasonable.

After the crack appeared, the cold white light clearly paused for a moment.

He seemed surprised that the person below would reply to him in such a tone.

A moment later, the voice rang out again.

It was a few degrees colder than before.

"Extraordinary being of the mortal realm, do you know who you are speaking to?"

Su Changqing leaned back in his chair and said calmly:

"Know."

"Something that dares not come down."

"..."

This sent chills down not only on everyone's spine, but also on Zhao Xuance's spine inside the cage.

ruthless.

It's too cruel.

This is no longer just a slap in the face.

This is like slapping someone across the face through the heavens.

After the crack in the sky, the cold white light finally began to fluctuate noticeably.

The white halo, which had been slowly swirling, suddenly contracted slightly, as if something had been stirred by Su Changqing's words.

The air pressure in the square suddenly increased.

Some ordinary people already had sweat beading on their foreheads.

Strangely enough, this time, no one caused any trouble.

Because everyone's attention was firmly held by Su Changqing.

He remained calm.

Then it's not anyone else's place to panic.

Su Changqing himself seemed to have finally grown impatient with the "guide's" posturing from afar.

He raised his hand and picked up an empty teacup from the table.

The teacup is made of delicate white porcelain, and there is still a little bit of water on the rim that was not wiped off earlier.

It's just an ordinary object.

Then--

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Su Changqing flicked his finger.

Whoosh!

The teacup transformed into a faint bluish-white streak of light and flew straight up toward the crack in the sky!

At first, many people didn't realize it.

They even wondered if they had misread it.

cup?

Should I smash the guide with a teacup?

But the next moment, they realized they hadn't misread it.

Because the teacup flew extremely fast, so fast that it almost instantly passed over the dome of the Taiji Hall, over the clouds, and over the layers of cold white light barriers in front of the crack, and smashed directly into the depths of the crack!

Bang--!!

A deep, muffled thud exploded from high in the sky.

It wasn't thunder.

It felt more like something incredibly hard had been struck hard.

Immediately afterwards, behind the crack, the cold white light suddenly trembled, and a very clear ripple spread outwards!

It was as if something behind the door had actually been hit by this teacup.

The entire audience was stunned.

Sikong Changfeng's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

"It...it really hit me?!"

Lei Wujie opened his mouth wide, and after a long while, he managed to utter a sentence.

"Boss, your accuracy is... way off!"

Xiao Se saw even deeper, his eyes instantly hardening.

What he saw was not as simple as "a teacup hitting someone".

Rather, it was the teacup that, as it flew away, was clearly no longer an ordinary teacup.

Enveloped in Su Changqing's almost unreasonable power, it flew up as if it compressed an entire section of space into a single line.

Then, following that line, it smashed directly into the back of the crack.

This is no longer martial arts.

It's not even a simple Taoist method.

It's more like a tyrannical attitude that goes something like, "If I say it can hit, it can hit."

After the crack appeared, the voice finally lost its steady rhythm for the first time.

"you--"

He uttered only one word.

Then it came to an abrupt end.

It was as if something had blocked his words before he could finish speaking.

Su Changqing then lazily withdrew his hand, his tone calm.

"Can you speak properly now?"

The wind blows across the square.

Everyone was stunned.

The guide's gaze arrived first, but before it even landed, Su Changqing smacked him from a distance with a teacup.

And judging from the noise, it seemed to have been smashed quite badly.

Su Xiaonuo was the first to come to her senses and clapped her hands happily.

"Daddy is so amazing!"

"Hit!"

"Yes, you hit it."

"So, does he have to pay for the teacup?"

"You have to pay compensation."

"How much compensation?"

Su Changqing thought for a moment, then said seriously:

"Let's pay one million taels first."

Upon hearing this, Sikong Changfeng's eyes lit up with an astonishing light.

Yup!

Lose money!

This is a high-end entry point!

He had even started drafting a "compensation list for damage to Changqinglou's equipment by extraterrestrial visitors" in his mind.

Meanwhile, Zhao Xuance, inside the Immortal Cage, felt a chill run down his spine.

Because he suddenly realized that the person he had just knelt before seemed to be no different from the others in Su Changqing's eyes.

It's nothing more than—

The difference lies in whether or not you can lose more money.

This world has gone mad.

Or.

From the moment Su Changqing appeared, the world stopped following its original rules.

High above, after an eerie silence, the crack did not immediately speak again.

Only that cold white light remained, rippling outwards in circles, then gradually coalescing again.

The person behind the door was genuinely annoyed by the blow.

It was somewhat...unexpected.

Because he probably didn't expect that before he could actually descend, he would be hit by a teacup from a distance in front of everyone.

This insult goes beyond the scope of being an "outlier".

It's a blatant provocation.

It was even an invitation to him—

Come down.

Su Changqing seemed genuinely annoyed by the "talking behind the door" gesture.

He looked at the cold white light that had reformed, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"What's wrong?"

"Aren't you coming down?"

"Do I need to go up and ask you?"

"still--"

He paused, a faint yet sharp smile playing on his lips.

"You want me to tear down this door first?"

The wind suddenly stopped.

The entire room fell silent.

Everyone knows.

This real drama is approaching its most crucial moment.

The guide's gaze had already fallen upon Tianqi.

Su Changqing had already sent over both the "teacup greeting" and the "door-breaking warning".

Next-

Can the person who is actually standing behind the door continue to pretend?

I'm afraid we'll have an answer soon.