For a moment, the Thunder God Cliff was silent.
In fact, Mingjing's true words caused more resistance and hatred in my heart than before.
He You Tian's direct response made my heart feel rigid.
Does he want to fight me because of a disagreement?
No... it's more than that.
It's also because, back then, there should have been a fight that never happened. Mingjing actually defeated him without fighting, thus sitting on the seat of the Immortal?
After a long silence, Mingjing said in a low voice, "Senior Grandmaster, your personality remains the same. You are not steady at all. I cannot fight with you."
"You have done this, so it cannot be kept secret. Or should I gather all the disciples and elders of the sect to make a decision?"
"If most people believe that the Senior Grandmaster is innocent and that Luo Xianshen has genuinely passed the Thunder God Cliff's Heart-searching without relying on external forces, then it is no harm to grant him the qualification to challenge the succession ceremony."
"If the disciples and elders all think it's improper, then the Senior Grandmaster shouldn't persist. I'll grant you that my Senior Grandmaster values the bond between seniors and juniors, so I will let Luo Xianshen continue to be an elder. What do you think?"
Mingjing, with his hands clasped behind his back, spoke in a softer tone.
"Haha, a man's actions are watched by the heavens. I, He You Tian, swear to the heavens that if I gave my junior brother Luo Xianshen the chance to cross..." He You Tian's face was cold, and he brought his index and middle fingers together, pointing towards the sky!
Mingjing's figure stiffened.
My face suddenly changed dramatically.
He You Tian, he actually took a poison oath directly?
No matter whether I just started learning the nine-strange arts, or if I'm currently learning Taoist arts, there is no casually taking poison oaths in this line.
Especially when swearing by the heavens, there will surely be repercussions!
Even if He You Tian had done nothing wrong and he was asked to swear, it still didn't sit well with me in my heart.
Because, he was fighting against Mingjing for my sake.
When that feeling emerged, I wiped my palm across my chest and raised my hand. The palm of my hand then held a jade mirror.
"Big Brother, wait!"
"Master, look! What is this!?" I spoke with firm words, and my voice echoed endlessly in the mountain!
Although there's a saying that a man is not guilty unless he holds the treasure.
But this jade mirror comes from the Four Rules Mountain, from the body of a Taoist. Even if I hide it on me, they will still come after me once they discover there's something wrong with the body.
It's better to come out with it boldly and directly.
Since the jade mirror was given to me by the Taoist's body, and I'm currently on the Thunder God Cliff, Mingjing is unlikely to steal it outright.
Between thoughts, I stared straight at Mingjing's veil!
He You Tian's oath was suddenly interrupted!
Mingjing's body trembled, and the wind suddenly increased by a lot, lifting his veil and revealing a small face underneath.
His broad body, a face the size of a palm, could be said to be ugly.
His eyes were extremely small, with single eyelids and very thin eyebrows. Not only was the face ugly, but it made people very uncomfortable, down to their very core.
He You Tian's oath was interrupted by me, and he trembled as he said, "The Jade Tablet of the First Yin?"
"Third brother!"
"Open your eyes wide and take a good look, third brother. What is it that Little Brother Luo holds in his hand!"
Mingjing's veil fell down from his face.
He made no sound.
Because the veil blocked my view, I couldn't see his expression, but I knew from his reaction that he must be at an all-time low right now.
The words "Jade Tablet of the First Yin" were profound beyond measure. They stirred a sense of excitement in my heart, yet faintly.
This artifact should be extremely important in the Four Rules Mountain!
Otherwise, He You Tian wouldn't have been so elated and tremulous.
"Ha ha ha, if you think that I can, with just a few words, not only make Little Brother Luo pass the Heart-searching of the Thunder God Cliff but also obtain the Jade Tablet of the First Yin, then even if I take some humble treatment and injustice, what's the big deal!"
"Four Rules Mirror, the Taoist artifact and token of faith, the Jade Tablet of the First Yin, along with the job of supervision. Several years ago, the Four Rules Mountain school lineage held both two artifacts by the Taoists."
"But over the years, even the elder hasn't been recognized by the senior Taoist!"
"Third brother, you also haven't!"
"Little Brother Luo has obtained the Jade Tablet of the First Yin. Do you understand the intention of our ancestor?"
He You Tian's gaze was entirely fixed on Mingjing.
He walked forward two steps, creating an overwhelming pressure!
Mingjing remained silent.
The next moment, he turned around, darted down the corridor at high speed, and disappeared in a blink.
originally, Mingjing believed that I had failed and was excitedly climbing up the mountain, but now he was disappointed and returned with a downcast expression.
He You Tian reached the top of the Thunder God Cliff and passed by me, bowing respectfully towards the cliff down below. However, he didn't peer out to look, showing great respect.
After that, He You Tian turned his gaze towards me.
His satisfied expression increased as his wide hand, like a fan, landed on my shoulder.
"Evidently, my judgment was correct. Master of the First Yin, the thirty-sixth Taoist of the Four Rules Mountain, had a close friend known as Tianji ShenSUan in the realms of yin and yang. He calculated that there would be a great calamity for the Four Rules Mountain, with a possibility of being overthrown by evil forces from outside. Consequently, the senior Taoist chose to perish by military dissolution at the foot of the Thunder God Cliff."
"The Four Rules Mirror is an offensive artifact, while the Jade Tablet of the First Yin is somewhat more gentle, capable of revealing a person's inner mental obstacles."
"He left behind the Four Rules Mirror and used the Jade Tablet of the First Yin to commit himself to perishing, and wrote a testament. All important disciples and heirs of the Four Rules Mountain must pass the Thunder God Cliff in succession."
After a slight pause, He You Tian sighed slightly, "Master of the First Yin, his strength and attainment had long reached the realm of transformation. He could have ascended to heaven after his perishing, yet he remained at the Thunder God Cliff, gazing at the Four Rules Mountain all day long."
"By giving you the Jade Tablet of the First Yin, perhaps he could let go of his responsibilities and ascend to heaven."
"Have you paid respect to the ancestor?"
He You Tian looked deeply into me.
I nodded.
Just, the inner shock is huge to the extreme...
Someone calculated that the Four Rules Mountain would be overthrown by evil forces from outside?
It was Master of the First Yin who chose to perish and become the test for the disciples of the Four Rules Mountain?
But I... I am an outsider, and he recognized it.
Why did he still give me the artifact, even though I was an outsider?
From He You Tian's reaction and Mingjing's reaction, it is clear that this matter is of great significance...
The word "responsibility" even seems to have a deeper meaning...
Is it possible that he's using me to eliminate the evil forces from the Four Rules Mountain?
When I thought of this, my heart jolted abruptly!
Ah, I see!
Master of the First Yin has peeked into my mind, not only knowing my secret, but also being able to know Sun Zhuo!
I am indeed an outsider, and I do have a herb and some calculations, that much is true. But what about Sun Zhuo?
The core selection of the Heavenly Longevity Temple, selected by the Ghost Tablet!
No... it's not just that...
Master of the First Yin actually wanted me to jump off the cliff too; he also wants to get rid of me...
Perhaps, after I die, someone else will climb the Thunder God Cliff, and then he will turn his attention to Sun Zhuo?
But by climbing down to the bottom of the cliff and bringing him up, I have altered his judgment and decision?
Is he sending me to confront Sun Zhuo?
"Little Brother Luo, what's wrong with you? Why are you so out of it?"
"You have no need to feel that the burden on your shoulders is too heavy, or the pressure is too great. The ancestor entrusted this task to you, recognizing your talent. Once you have defeated Sun Zhuo and become the next Taoist, the Four Rules Mirror will be handed to you in the future!"
"This is what you deserve!"
He You Tian comforted me by continuing to pat my shoulder.
I remained silent, looking down at the Thunder God Cliff below, and suddenly said, "Ancestor, I can't leave."
He You Tian was taken aback, looking extremely puzzled.
Later, he laughed and said, "Little Brother Luo, you have only been involved in the Dao for a short while. You naturally don't understand."
