PDLP Chapter 36 Stone Rock
Chapter 36 Stone Rock
Not long after, Caiyun Tongzi, a fellow disciple, passed by the cliff and saw Biyun Tongzi lying at the bottom of the cliff with a bloody hole in his throat; he was already dead.
The Cloud Boy stumbled into the cave and knelt down with a thud: "Your Majesty! My senior brother... he was killed by a hidden arrow! A single arrow to the throat, he died a gruesome death at the bottom of the cliff!"
Lady Shiji looked furious, abruptly stood up, and quickly walked out of the cave.
Below the cliff, Biyun Tongzi lay dead on the ground, a fist-sized bloody hole running through her throat. She bent down to examine the divine arrow; several ancient seal characters were engraved on the shaft: Guarding Chentang Pass.
"Chen Tang Pass, Li Jing, humph." Shi Ji's eyes grew increasingly murderous.
She had a past relationship with Li Jing. In his early years, when Li Jing was a disciple of the Immortal Du'e and had not yet descended the mountain, Shi Ji saw that he was a person with profound destiny and knew that Li Jing would not be able to cultivate in the future. She advised him to go to the human world to obtain wealth and honor, and that he would have his own opportunities in the future.
Later, Li Jing descended the mountain. Today, the Zhenguan Divine Weapon of Chentang Pass actually shot and killed her child? Did she intend to kill the child, or was she testing him?
She rode the Azure Phoenix, soared into the sky, and flew towards Chentang Pass.
Chentang Pass, above the General's Mansion.
Standing atop a cloud, Shi Ji's spiritual energy surged, and she shouted sternly, "Li Jing! Come out and see me at once!"
Li Jing was reviewing military affairs in his residence when he heard the sound and hurried out. When he looked up, his heart sank. It was Lady Shiji.
He recognized the man, but later he discovered that although the man was a powerful alchemist, he enjoyed eating living people and collecting bones. He tried to persuade him to stop, but to no avail, so he gradually lost contact with him.
Now that she stands menacingly atop the clouds, it's hardly a good thing.
"Li Jing pays his respects to Lady Shiji."
He bowed respectfully.
"We were unaware of Your Majesty's presence and have failed to greet you properly. We hope Your Majesty will forgive us."
Shi Ji sneered. Without saying anything more, she raised her hand and produced the Bagua Cloud Light Handkerchief. The handkerchief unfolded in the air, with Bagua runes flowing endlessly.
Kan, Li, Zhen, Dui – the elements of heaven and earth are positioned. Two Yellow Turban warriors stepped out from the runes and rushed straight at Li Jing. Invisible magical power bound him tightly like ropes and pulled him into the air.
"Take them back to the Cave of Bones!"
The Azure Phoenix took flight, and the sky above the General's Mansion returned to deathly silence.
In a quiet room high in the mountains.
As Yun Zhongzi pondered over the two immortal apricots, a chilling aura of killing intent suddenly emanated from the direction of the city gate tower.
He frowned slightly. Chen Tang Pass was located on the coast of the East China Sea, and was often harassed by demons. The air of killing was not uncommon, so he did not take it to heart.
After an incense stick had burned, a wave of Xuanmen Taoist magic suddenly erupted from somewhere in the city. Yun Zhongzi looked up sharply, preparing to go and see what was going on.
At this moment, he was like a frightened bird, fearing both that the Primordial Heavenly Venerable would question Lei Zhenzi and that the matter of the good corpse would be revealed; the origin of the One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones technique was simply inexplicable.
Just then, Taiyi Zhenren kicked open the door, and Nezha followed behind him with the guilty look on his face, typical of someone who had done something wrong.
"Junior brother! Junior brother!"
Taiyi Zhenren's round face was full of anxiety. "Nezha said he accidentally shot out the Zhen Tian Arrow, the treasure of the pass. Do you know what it is?"
Nezha quickly added, "Master, I didn't do it on purpose. I just drew the bowstring, and who knew the arrow would fly away by itself..."
After hearing Nezha's description, Yun Zhongzi's expression changed slightly: How could I have forgotten about this?
The Qiankun Bow, the Zhentian Arrow.
As an immortal who was penniless, he naturally had a great understanding of all kinds of rare and precious materials and divine weapons in this world.
This is a supreme weapon for killing, crafted by the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan. Once it's launched, it doesn't just disappear into thin air.
The Qiankun Bow amplifies power and recognizes its master; the Zhentian Arrow locks onto karma, specifically targeting evil and wickedness.
Now that the Investiture of the Gods has been opened, this arrow will surely kill Shi Ji's boy. When Shi Ji comes knocking, Li Jing and his wife will be unable to defend themselves.
"Let's go back to the General's Mansion first."
Chaos erupted in the general's mansion, and Li Jing had vanished without a trace.
The steward of the manor reported nervously that the master had been kidnapped by a woman who looked like a Taoist nun. The woman rode a divine bird and used a brocade handkerchief to transform into two golden-armored warriors who tied up the master and left.
It really was Shiji.
The name immediately came to mind for Yun Zhongzi.
This person cultivated in the White Bone Cave of Skull Mountain. He was a disciple of the Intercepting Sect, enjoyed eating mortals, and had heavy karma.
Her fellow disciple, the Immortal Ma Yuan, cultivated with her on Skull Mountain. After being conferred the title of a god, he joined the Western Sect and became the Venerable King Ma Yuan.
Back when Yun Zhongzi was on the Three Immortal Islands, he met many members of the Jie Sect and had dealings with the two of them.
At that time, he saw the two kidnapping and disemboweling people. When he tried to persuade them, they saw that he was also human and even mocked him.
Yun Zhongzi immediately turned against him, unleashing eight pillars of heaven-reaching divine fire that nearly burned Ma Yuan to ashes. Had it not been for Duobao Daoist's timely intervention, Ma Yuan would have already perished.
Now that the Investiture of the Gods has been made public, it is time for all sects to stop protecting those with heavy karma who take pleasure in cannibalism.
If Ma Yuan were also present, it would be a good opportunity to intercept the Western Religion and eliminate a powerful general for them ahead of time.
Such actions might please the Primordial Celestial Venerable, who might then offer him protection, allowing him to better plan his strategy.
He pretended to perform a divine calculation, then his expression turned serious:
"General Li is still alive in the direction of Skull Mountain. We should not delay. Senior brother, let's go there together."
Taiyi Zhenren, unsuspecting, rode away on his pig, with Nezha quickly following behind.
Before long, they arrived at Skull Mountain.
The mountains here are steep and shrouded in mist, giving it a fairyland-like appearance from afar. There are also springs, waterfalls, and exotic flowers and plants everywhere.
But upon closer inspection, one can see white bones scattered among the grass and trees.
Some are ancient, riddled with holes from wind and rain; others are still very new, with dark red bloodstains remaining on the bone fragments.
It truly lives up to its name as Skull Mountain.
The entrance to the White Bone Cave was tightly closed.
Without a word, Taiyi Zhenren stepped forward and began to pound on the stone door, his fists slamming against it with resounding clangs, causing stone chips to fall from the cliff face.
"Open the door! Open the door now!"
Inside the cave, Shi Ji was tying Li Jing to a stone pillar and hadn't had a chance to interrogate him when the two powerful auras outside the cave startled her.
Now that Immortal Ma Yuan is visiting friends, she is alone in the cave. However, she is a disciple of the Jie Sect and a nominal disciple under the Tongtian Sect Master, so she doubts that anyone who comes will dare to do anything to her.
With a cold snort, he flicked his sleeve and opened the cave door.
At just one glance, Shi Ji was taken aback.
Two people stood outside the door. One had a round, slightly plump face, wore a moon-white Taoist robe, and had a small yellow flower tucked behind his ear; he was none other than Taiyi Zhenren, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals. The other wore a gold-white Taoist robe, had handsome features, and his full head of black hair was neatly tied up. His aura was as calm and steady as an ancient mountain; who else could he be but Yun Zhongzi?
Shi Ji's pupils contracted slightly; she recognized Yun Zhongzi.
She had met this person once before on Sanxiao Island.
At that time, Yun Zhongzi often went to the Three Immortals Island to discuss Taoism with Yunxiao. She would also occasionally visit the island. Later, Yun Zhongzi learned that she and Ma Yuan enjoyed eating people.
They ate this inferior race, but this person talked about karma and cause and effect. The two of them didn't listen and didn't care about her identity as a member of the Jie Sect. In front of Yunxiao, they scolded her and Ma Yuan.
Ma Yuan immediately turned hostile, kidnapped a stranger, and threatened to rip out his heart and lungs in front of Yun Zhongzi.
Without saying a word, Yun Zhongzi unleashed eight pillars of heavenly fire overhead. If Duobao Daoist hadn't arrived in time, Ma Yuan would have been dead that day.
This man was a madman who meant what he said, and Shi Ji was wary of him. She put on a smile and gave the two of them a graceful bow.
"My two senior brothers have graced us with their presence. We are deeply sorry for not welcoming you properly. May we ask what brings you to my humble White Bone Cave?"