Six Thoughts Zen Temple

Xie Chucai stood at the edge of the <Nine Heavens Dao Image Chart>, his eyes focused with divine light. He was more concerned about the battle within the Dao Image Diagram than anyone else. When the Fusang Divine Tree Spirit God appeared, he had already regretted his actions and realized that something was wrong.

The opponent's psychic powers are very similar to some legends from the era of Ancient Immortal Giant Beast.

Zuo Ning is no ordinary person; he possesses both a treasure capable of spatial teleportation and extraordinary mental power. I underestimated him before, and now it's too late for regrets.

How could someone like him possibly be deeply in love with Jiang Ning's maid?

The real intention must be something else entirely.

After consuming the Thousand-Year Elixir and some kind of healing holy spring, Taishi Yu's skin had recovered considerably. He commented, "Zuo Ning's Immobilization Talisman is quite extraordinary. The runes are profound, and it also incorporates a secret script that I've never heard of before."

"Even a martial artist at the Seventh Heaven the Dao Seed Realm would be in dire straits if their protective aura were broken and they were afflicted by the talisman. With this talisman in hand, he already has one foot in the ranks of top experts. Xie Chucai's defeat was not unjustified at all."

The Taishi Family's retainer triumphed, breaking the seemingly unbreakable Dao Image Diagram. Taishi Bai, of course, wanted to boast to everyone. "The flames contained within Zuo Ning's mental power are comparable in strength to a second-level Major Technique. Based on this alone, he is no less than the inheritor."

"With the power of his staff, the flames became significantly stronger, even surpassing Qin Qiu's entry-level third-tier Major Technique. This was the key to his victory over Qin Qiu."

"By being fair and aboveboard, and by using sheer strength, we defeated them."

"From now on, who will dare to say that a cultivator of spirit is inferior to a cultivator of martial arts?"

Taishi Yu then added, "His limited mental techniques are definitely due to his distraction while cultivating martial arts. If he had prepared some formations beforehand, or crafted array-equipped artifacts, he could have won much more easily."

This is certainly an exciting thing!

A few days ago, the Demon Child defeated five of the Ten Talents of Lingxiao in succession, causing all the powerful figures in the <Cycle Record> to bow their heads. The scroll of Dao Image Diagrams he brought with him was so powerful that no one could break through even a single level, leaving everyone with a sense of shame.

Everyone in the West Sea Royal Mansion's Mansion breathed a long sigh of relief, finally managing to save face.

Those young people didn't know who Zuo Ning was before, only that he was no more than forty years old. In terms of cultivation speed alone, he was the best among his generation, and few could match him.

After tonight, I will surely be famous throughout the world.

On the jade steps, the martial arts practitioners of Lingxiao Shengjing were discussing excitedly.

Some people congratulated Taishi Bai, saying that Zuo Ning had broken the Dao Image Diagram and defeated Xie Chucai, which was a great honor for the Taishi Family. Many of the transcendent disciples and Proud Daughter of Heaven of great clans present had challenged the Dao Image Diagram before and knew its depths.

Such Outstanding Person is bound to have an extraordinary future. Reaching the rank of Saint Mind Master and becoming a giant is just around the corner.

Just as everyone was about to invite "Zuo Ning" back to the banquet to get to know him, they discovered that the peerless genius of the Mind Master who had just been Gu Zhenfen and whose breakthrough tonight resembled the image had already left.

Where is Zuo Ning?

"After defeating Qin Qiu, Zuo Ning left the map and has already left the mansion."

"He wanted to conceal his cleverness and protect himself by keeping a low profile, but he was thrust into the limelight. He must be looking for a graceful exit. I'm going to find him; I'll take my leave now!"

Taishi Bai quickly chased after Zuo Ning outside the palace, worried that Zuo Ning might use Disguise Art to hide, making it extremely difficult to see him again in the future.

In his view, the reason Zuo Ning revealed his trump card to fight Xie Chucai and got involved in the dispute over the Daoist image was to save him. He deeply remembered this kindness.

Even more worried than Taishi Bai was Song Lin, who followed them out of the palace and used his mental powers to probe and sense their presence.

Upon discovering that Li Weiyi had vanished without a trace, Song Lin was frantic with worry. "Old Bai, you absolutely must find him! My sister... Tell him that no matter who he is, in Lingxiao City, the West Sea Royal Mansion will protect him. Don't let him just disappear like this; he promised me."

"Don't worry, knowing Zuo Ning as I do, he definitely won't break his promise since he made it to you."

Taishi Bai also had some worries, and had a premonition that Zuo Ning was not just a simple advisor to Shi Liuyu.

Such a formidable figure, with a promising future, how could Shi Liuyu possibly subdue him?

Outside the West Sea Royal Mansion, the entire Qingyun Workshop was packed with people.

Martial artists from the surrounding cities flocked over, partly to join in the fun, and partly to admire the legendary figures such as Song Yulou, Demon Child, Chen Huang, Cao Shisan, Xie Chucai, Ge Xiantong, and Jiang Ning.

Looking around, the view was filled with Exotic Beast Carriage, lights, and human figures.

Li Weiyi walked quickly, weaving through the crowd, fully aware that he had exposed too much tonight.

The mere Fusang Divine Tree Projection was enough for Yao Qian and the high-ranking figures of the Rice Cult in Lingxiao City to conclude that Zuo Ning was Li Weiyi.

Staying in the open will be very dangerous.

As for the main altar, it's still unknown whether Tuoba Butuo has delivered the blood-written letter. Furthermore, it's uncertain whether the temple masters of the Rice Sect will believe that the Sui Sect has betrayed its faith.

At present.

The Daoist sect's forces in Lingxiao City would certainly trust Yao Qian more.

With just a word from Yao Qian, those extremist figures in the Dao Sect would spare no effort to assassinate Zuo Ning.

Meanwhile, Phoenix-born Unicorn-young has already made his move, spreading the secret that Li Weiyi is the Fourth Divine Son of the heretical cult throughout Lingxiao City.

The fact that Zuo Ning is the Fourth Divine Son of the cult may also spread.

If it really comes to that, even if it's just to verify the rumors, the Imperial Court will definitely pursue him. Li Weiyi held the utmost goodwill and believed in Song Lin and Song Yulou's promises, but the West Sea Royal Mansion's Mansion had many experts, and the Imperial Court was very powerful.

All parties must exercise extreme caution in this competition.

Yao Qian and Phoenix-born Unicorn-young are two formidable opponents, one in the open and the other in the shadows. Both are formidable and have numerous skilled subordinates, making them difficult to deal with.

Li Weiyi took off his outer robe, changing his appearance and figure.

The news of his breakthrough in the Nine Heavens Dao Image Chart had already spread among the crowd. In the streets, alleys, and lanes, all Lingxiao cultivators were as excited and lively as if it were New Year's Day.

"The fifth layer of the Dao Image Diagram has been breached by a Mind Master. It seems that even the strongest at the Du'e Temple is not invincible."

"I heard that the mind master named Zuo Ning broke through two levels of the Dao Image Diagram. He broke through one level in martial arts and one level in mental power."

"This is a spirit master comparable to those legendary figures in history. There are reliable reports that he defeated Xie Chucai, severely injuring him and breaking one of his legs. From now on, Xie Chucai will have to be called Xie Lincai."

The entire Qingyun Workshop was bustling with noise.

Unbeknownst to anyone, the "legendary master of telekinesis" they were talking about was silently walking past them.

Because of Xie Chucai's delay, Second Phoenix was no longer able to track Long Xiangcen's presence.

Fortunately, Li Weiyi had another plan. He searched through the crowd and soon found Exotic Beast Carriage with the mark of the Jiu Li Hidden Gate on the side of the street.

Walk to the bicycle frame.

Li Weiyi glanced at the burly man in plain clothes sitting in the car seat and whispered, "Going to the Jiu Li Insect Valley?"

The burly man in plain clothes, holding a long whip made of black gold thread, was pretending to doze off by the carriage door. Upon hearing the voice, he immediately opened his eyes, looked Li Weiyi up and down, and asked, "What's your birth order in your family?"

It was Shi Jiuzhai's voice. He had used Disguise Art to make himself look very honest.

Li Weiyi boarded the car directly and said in his original voice, "Fifth Brother, it's me. Have you seen Long Xiangcen come out?"

The burly man in plain clothes' eyes lit up. He immediately turned the carriage around and whipped it, driving away from Qingyun Workshop: "She left half an hour ago in a carriage belonging to the Taishi Family. The driver was a retainer of Taishi Bai, with very high cultivation. Shi Liuyu has already followed, saying he wants to taste her and see if every inch of her body is fragrant."

After hearing Shi Jiuzhai's description of the disciple's appearance, Li Weiyi remembered him. He had indeed seen this person before. He was an elder named Lin An, who was at the Fifth Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm.

They came to Lingxiao City from the General's Mansion at Nanyan Pass.

Li Weiyi said, "Sixth Brother isn't as simple-minded as he seems. Does he suspect you?"

As Shi Jiuzhai drove, he examined the traces left by Shi Liuyu and laughed, "As long as the Earth Wolf King Army is still under the control of the Hidden Gate, his suspicions are useless."

"If the secret of the Immortal Law Star, which King Shi possesses, is leaked, Kirin Zhuang, the Second Palace Master, Dao Zu, the strongest members of Zuoqiu Courtyard and Xue Jian Tang Ting will be lured there immediately, causing the Earth Wolf King Army to be annihilated."

The Demon Child, carrying the <Nine Heavens Dao Image Chart>, left the West Sea Royal Mansion, his body shrouded in thick demonic clouds. He walked out of the bustling city and onto a quiet, wide alley. Only then did he appear, his face grim, glancing at Xie Chucai, whose leg was broken. "Tonight's defeat is utterly devastating, and you bear the primary responsibility. Damaging the reputation of the Du'e Temple is a minor matter; jeopardizing the greater good is something neither of us can afford."

Xie Chucai dared not refute, his eyes sharp, undeterred by his pale and dejected state. "Senior Disciple Brother, rest assured, once I recover from my injuries, I will definitely regain my honor and kill Zuo Ning."

"Didn't you say he was a master of Disguise Art and good at hiding?" the Demon Child asked.

Xie Chucai was extremely confident. "His close relationship with Taishi Bai and his infatuation with a female official in the Imperial Secretariat are his weaknesses. I have plenty of ways to force him to accept the challenge."

The Demon Child's expression softened slightly. "This person's martial arts are extraordinary; he must have a background. Next, I must consume the Longevity Pill to break through to immortality as soon as possible. Zuoqiu Ling kill him."

Beside him, Li Shentong pondered, "If this Zuo Ning could truly defeat the Young Son of Heaven in one move while only at the Second Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm, then it could only be the person who was crippled two years ago."

"Who is it?" Xie Chucai asked.

Li Shentong: "Zuoqiu Hongting's fiancé. But, after that person was crippled, he even attempted suicide, his mental state was completely destroyed. Logically speaking, he shouldn't have such Psychic Power Attainment, so it's very likely that I'm overthinking it!"

Shi Jiuzhai drove away from Qingyun Workshop at high speed. The demonic clouds dispersed, and the starry sky filled the sky.

The buildings on both sides of the street are becoming increasingly low and sparse.

The market town disappeared, and ahead lay a wild breeze, a babbling brook, and a majestic mountain range. In the darkness of night, the mountains stood in stark contrast to the flat terrain and brightly lit streets of Lingxiao City.

A towering ancient tree grows in the mountains, strikingly beautiful, resembling a silver-leaved pine. Its outstretched silver branches, like a giant umbrella, completely cover the mountain, sprinkling down droplets of light.

It was enormous, reaching a height of ten thousand meters, unlike anything that should exist on Earth.

The scent of pine resin permeated the surrounding world, bringing with it the atmosphere of ancient times.

Shi Jiuzhai glanced at the mountains ahead, his expression solemn, and asked telepathically, "Have Hidden Person ever heard of the Six Thoughts Heart Demon?"

"That Ancient Son of Heaven who used the Six Desires Talisman to control the people of the world?" Li Weiyi asked from inside the carriage.

The Six Desires Talisman is one of the few talismans he is proficient in.

Shi Jiuzhai nodded. "The six Demon Mountain ahead are the original site of the demon god's mansion of the Six Thoughts Heart Demon. It is said that there are a large amount of Immortal Soil and Supreme Magic Tool left by the Ancient Son of Heaven inside."

"That Earth Demon Pine was planted during the Six Thoughts Heart Demon period. It has grown for countless years and is one of the ten famous plants in the Lingxiao Shengjing, on par with the Pan Peach Tree of Peach Plum Mountain and the Flower Xia Jin."

"The pine nuts produced by the Earth Demon Pine are treasures for cultivating mental power and attaining enlightenment, even more precious than ordinary Thousand-Year Elixir."

"When!"

In the mountains, a melodious bell rang out.

Looking out, the silvery rain rippled, and countless scriptures and clouds surged like waves in the mountains.

Shi Jiuzhai said, "Now that place is called Six Thoughts Zen Temple, one of the six Ancient Son of Heaven manors in Lingxiao City. During the day, it is frequented by many pilgrims, and the temple is filled with experts."

With a whoosh, Shi Liuyu rushed into the car and sat opposite Li Weiyi.

With a full head of green hair and loose-fitting robes, he asked curiously, "What's your name, brother?"

Li Weiyi reverted to his original appearance. "Sixth Brother, where is he?"

"So it really is you, kid! As expected, evil deeds live on for a thousand years; even the Underground Immortal Mansion can't take your life."

Shi Liuyu chuckled and said, "She's gone to Six Thoughts Zen Temple! That woman Long Xiangcen is definitely up to something. Coming to a place where monks and nuns live so late at night, she's definitely having an affair. What, you've taken a fancy to her again?"

"Have you slept with her? It doesn't matter. This woman is quite alluring, definitely has a good figure, a graceful body, both innocent and seductive, in full bloom. Why not give her a try? But don't get emotionally involved Sixth Brother. With my experience of countless women, you're no match for her."

Shi Jiuzhai laughed and said, "I agree. A sip of dew won't get you wet, and a babbling brook can never be emptied. The meaning of life is to be carefree and at ease."