All Eyes on It, Cowering

"Alright, regardless of the Ghost Face Man's true identity, since he insists on being an enemy of our Hanging Sky Mountain, we cannot remain silent."

Otherwise, our Hanging Sky Mountain will lose all its prestige, making it even more difficult to control Western Province in the future.

Just as the several soul fluctuations within the jade tablet were arguing endlessly, the person who started first spoke up.

Upon hearing this, the other fluctuations in divine soul energy immediately quieted down.

Because they knew the host was right.

Their argument about the identity of the Ghost Face Man is meaningless.

Since the other party has already provoked their Hanging Sky Mountain to this extent, the most urgent task is to capture this person and kill him in public.

Otherwise, if he continues to swagger around in Western Province like this, it will be a fatal blow to the prestige of their Hanging Sky Mountain.

In the future, let alone Ba Tian, it's still a question whether we can even control the Western Province.

"The host is right. No matter who this person is, as long as we can catch him, everything will be clear."

"Indeed, this man is arrogant and conceited, clearly not taking our Hanging Sky Mountain seriously at all. It shouldn't be difficult to ambush and capture him."

"Once we capture this man, we cannot let him die so easily. We must extract his soul, refine it into a lamp, and roast it day and night to comfort his Ku Rong in heaven!"

Just as several powerful spiritual fluctuations were using the jade tablet to discuss and plot,

Many forces across the land have also received information about Western Province.

The emergence of the Four Great Secret Realms was a momentous event that naturally attracted immense attention.

Many powerful forces in the world have long since sent out spies to constantly monitor the movements of the several secret locations.

Even between the major secret locations, spies were sent to investigate each other in order to know each other's strengths and weaknesses and to keep track of the opponent's situation at all times.

The commotion Lu Qing caused in Western Province was so great that no one could keep it a secret.

Therefore, on that very day, amidst the flight of numerous carrier pigeons, hawks, Communication Jade Talisman, almost all the top powers in the world knew what had happened in Western Province.

In East Province, atop a certain verdant and majestic mountain, in front of a Daoist temple, an Old Taoist priest sat cross-legged on a blue stone, preaching.

There were more than ten Daoist priests in front of him, listening attentively.

Suddenly, the Old Taoist's expression changed. He looked up at the sky and caught a streak of light falling from the heavens.

The light faded, revealing the object inside: a small, white jade Jade Talisman.

The Old Taoist used his Divine Soul Power to probe into it and read the information inside. Soon, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

"Grandmaster, what has happened?"

A middle-aged Daoist priest below asked a question.

If Lu Qing were here, he would recognize that the one asking the question was none other than the Taoist Yang Ming, with whom he had a pleasant conversation in the Holy City.

"Something has happened in Western Province."

The Old Taoist didn't hide anything and spoke directly.

"Something's happened in Western Province. What trouble have those Old Bald Donkey caused this time?"

Taoist Yang Ming asked the question, but his face did not show any surprise.

Clearly, in his view, those Old Bald Donkey were inherently restless, and it would be abnormal if they didn't cause some trouble.

"It wasn't those monks causing trouble, but other people who were causing trouble in Western Province, and judging from the situation, they were specifically heading towards Hanging Sky Mountain."

In the Western Province, a mysterious figure has appeared, riding a flying magical artifact, and is wantonly destroying the numerous temples and Buddha statues under construction on the Hanging Sky Mountain, and slaughtering their disciples who have gone out to visit them...

The Old Taoist briefly recounted what was said in the Communication Jade Talisman.

The other Daoist priests were dumbfounded and shocked.

"How could such a thing happen? Who has the audacity to provoke Hanging Sky Mountain like this? Do they really think those Old Bald Donkey are pushovers?"

Taoist Yang Ming was equally surprised, somewhat incredulous.

He couldn't believe that there was such an audacious person in the world who would dare to provoke that group of crazy bald monks.

Even the Green Goat Temple, despite their deep-seated grudges, wouldn't dare to bully them like this.

"We don't know yet." The Old Taoist shook his head. "That person wore a Ghost Face Mask and did not show his true face. No one knows his true origin."

"Grandmaster, could it be that people from the other two secret realms were behind this?"

Taoist Yang Ming thought for a moment and said.

"It's hard to say, but it's unlikely. The Cloud Water Secret Realm and the Cold Water Palace have no major grudges with the Hanging Sky Mountain, so they shouldn't have gone to provoke those monks for no reason," the Old Taoist said.

Taoist Yang Ming nodded. Indeed, among the Four Great Secret Realms, their Green Goat Temple and Hanging Sky Mountain were the most at odds.

The other two secret realms may also dislike the Hanging Sky Mountain, but there's no reason for them to cause trouble at this critical juncture.

"That means there is another mysterious powerful figure who doesn't like the Hanging Sky Mountain."

The person who dared to provoke those bald monks must be quite powerful.

And the enmity between them and the Hanging Sky Mountain must be considerable.

Taoist Yang Ming began to speculate.

For some reason, Lu Qing's face suddenly appeared in his mind.

If he were to name the strongest person in the world who harbored the deepest grudge against Hanging Sky Mountain, the first person he would think of would be that young man.

Furthermore, based on Lu Qing's personality as he had witnessed in the Holy City that day, that fearless young man might actually be capable of such an earth-shattering act.

But could it be him? Taoist Yang Ming was not sure.

After all, our grandmaster just said that the mysterious person who provoked the Hanging Sky Mountain in Western Province was piloting a golden flying Artifact.

Only Artifact who have embarked on the path of immortality and possess profound cultivation can wield magical artifacts.

Although Lu Qing was powerful, he had only just passed through the Heavenly Tribulation and entered the Innate Realm in the Holy City that day.

Moreover, Taoist Yang Ming could clearly see that Lu Qing was following the path of martial arts, cultivating Innate True Qi rather than Spiritual Power.

This seems to differ from what the grandmaster said.

"Yangming, what are you thinking about?"

Seeing that Taoist Yang Ming seemed to be deep in thought, the Old Taoist asked him a question.

"It's nothing." Taoist Yang Ming came back to his senses. "Grandmaster, since such a big thing has happened in Western Province, this disciple would like to go there and take a look."

The Old Taoist thought for a moment and said, "Very well, the Hanging Sky Mountain will surely respond to such provocation."

If you go there, you might get a sense of their background.

However, you must remember to be careful and cautious during this trip, and not to act recklessly or reveal your identity.

Those old monks are furious right now, and they might even think that the mysterious person was sent by our Green Goat Temple.

"If you cause trouble, they'll take their anger out on you, and we won't be able to protect you then, as they're too far away to reach you."

Taoist Yang Ming felt a chill run down his spine and respectfully replied, "Yes, disciple will remember."

The Old Taoist took something out of his robes and handed it to Taoist Yang Ming: "Take this. If you really encounter trouble, use it to protect yourself."

Also, go to the temple and pick out two Artifact to take with you. When you go out, your safety must be the top priority.

"Thank you, Master." When Taoist Yang Ming saw the object, he was startled and respectfully accepted it.

Half an hour later, a streak of light flew out from the mountain peak and headed straight towards Western Province.

Similar situations occurred in the other two major secret factions.

In the continent where the Cloud Water Secret Realm is located, several giant birds took flight.

In the North Province, several streaks of light also rose into the air.

The direction they were heading was also towards Western Province.

Even the top powers in other states across the land sent their disciples or spies to Western Province to gather information.

After all, this is a very big deal.

The Hanging Sky Mountain is one of the Four Great Secret Realms. It has just been reborn, yet someone dares to step on its head and provoke it.

Everyone wanted to see how the Hanging Sky Mountain would respond.

More importantly, we need to see if this ancient secret land, which has been passed down for tens of thousands of years, is truly as profound and invincible as the legends say.

In an instant, Western Province, which was already attracting much attention, became the focus of attention throughout the world.

Countless forces sent people to enter the area.

Although the authorities at Hanging Sky Mountain were aware of this, they were powerless to do anything about it.

Because of the mysterious Ghost Face Man's rampage, their disciples who had been sent out all rushed back to the Spirit Mountain Range after hearing the news.

Everyone values their lives, and knowing that a powerful Evil Demon is hunting down the disciples of Hanging Sky Mountain, no one is willing to risk their lives outside anymore.

This left Hanging Sky Mountain with no time to spare, forcing it to allow various factions to send spies into Western Province.

What troubled Hanging Sky Mountain even more was that after destroying their strongholds on the first day, the mysterious Ghost Face Man suddenly disappeared.

There was no further movement in the following days, as if they had already left Western Province.

This made it impossible for the Hanging Sky Mountain to launch an ambush.

"Young master, how much longer shall we stay here?"

In a secluded cave, the figure of "Yan" appeared, sitting opposite Lu Qing.

Lu Qing sat cross-legged, while Xiao Li slept soundly in his arms.

Between the person and the Artifact Spirit, a chessboard is placed.

However, Lu Qing and "Yan" were playing chess.

"No rush, it's fine to wait another day or two."

Lu Qing picked up a black chess piece and placed it on the chessboard.

"Anyway, it's not me who's in a hurry right now, it's those bald monks. They're probably searching the whole world for me right now, aren't they?"

"Young master, you have killed so many of their Elder and disciples, and destroyed so many temples and Buddha statues."

They were already completely on top of the Hanging Sky Mountain, so of course they were anxious.

"Yan" also picked up a white chess piece, placed it on the chessboard, and laughed, "However, there is one thing I don't understand. Young master, you clearly had the opportunity to kill all the disciples who went out of Hanging Sky Mountain, so why did you let some of them go and allow them to safely retreat back to the Spirit Mountain Range?"

"Killing those ordinary disciples is naturally easy." Lu Qing placed another piece, "But my intuition tells me that something is not quite right about what Hanging Sky Mountain is doing."

So, just to be on the safe side, I've decided to observe for a few days first.

In any case, whether those ordinary disciples are killed or not will not affect the overall situation.

"I see."

"Yan" suddenly realized.

It found it strange that Lu Qing, in the midst of his excitement that day, suddenly chose to conceal his tracks.

It turns out that I sensed a warning from the unseen world.

It couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He truly deserves to be called Child of Destiny, blessed with the Merit Light bestowed by heaven and earth. Even the Heavenly Dao is helping him at all times.

Issue an immediate warning if danger arises.

To be an enemy of such a being, favored by the Earth Qi, is truly terrifying.

For the Hanging Sky Mountain to have provoked such an enemy is nothing short of a nightmare.

"But young master, if Hanging Sky Mountain continues to cower in the Spirit Mountain Range, won't you be unable to do anything to them?"

"Yan" asked again.

"If we can't do anything about it, then we can't do anything about it," Lu Qing said indifferently. "My purpose in coming here this time was not to destroy Hanging Sky Mountain."

I don't have that ability yet.

"As long as I disrupt their plan to control Western Province and can't find the time to go to Cang Province to cause trouble for Nine Li Village, I've already achieved my goal."

Lu Qing was well aware that the Hanging Sky Mountain had Secret Realm as a backup plan, and it was unrealistic for him to completely destroy it.

Unless he possesses the strength to conquer the Secret Realm and sweep away everything.

Otherwise, even if all the disciples of Hanging Sky Mountain outside were killed, it would only dampen their spirits and cause them to lose some vitality, but it would not fundamentally damage them.

But it's clear that he doesn't have that kind of strength yet.

So Lu Qing is quite satisfied that he can now keep the Hanging Sky Mountain within the Spirit Mountain Range and prevent it from coming out.

After his outburst a few days ago, the outside world should now be aware of what happened in Western Province.

With the world watching, he wanted to see how the Hanging Sky Mountain would respond.

Will they remain in a huddled position, or will they take other actions?

A strange light appeared in Lu Qing's eyes.