Above Mount Tai, the surging clouds poured down like ink, swallowing up the last trace of skylight.
The entire mountain range sank into a strange darkness.
The mountain wind carried the biting cold, picking up dead leaves and gravel and twisting and circling in the air.
Li Yan looked up, only to see that Mount Tai's outline was eroded by the creeping black mist, and it was difficult to distinguish a human figure several feet away.
"The earth's energy is all in chaos!"
Wang Dao Xuan looks at the turtle compass in his hand.
This baby is trembling like crazy, and the magnetic needle is spinning like a headless fly.
He looked solemn and said, "The Yin Qi in the earth veins is strong, and the Yin and Yang in the spiritual orifices are out of balance."
"Can Daoist Master tell you what the method is?" Li Yan asked in a deep voice.
Wang Dao Xuan also looked confused, "I've never seen this before, I'm afraid it's impossible for humans to do it."
Master Mingde Academy and De Royal Palace Secretary who followed were all dumbfounded and looked at each other.
I thought I was just here to deal with the chaos in the city, but I didn't expect such a thing to happen.
The entire Mount Tai was shrouded in mist, beyond their knowledge.
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a strange rustling sound in the forest.
On the mountain road, a dozen guard soldiers suddenly rushed out, rolling and crawling.
They were panicked, each was covered in blood, and their faces were pale, as if something terrible had happened to them.
Rumble!
Several wild boars smashed through dead trees and rushed behind, their fangs dripping with foam and their eyes bloodshot.
What's even more terrifying is that Yin Wind roared afterwards, and the leaves rolled with dust.
Several figures appeared among them, all in rags, with faces covered with rotten flesh, and their bodies exuded a stench that towered over the sky.
They not only chased the guardsmen, but also the wild boars.
Whenever he knocks one down, he scratches and bites him desperately.
For a moment, the screams of wild boars and humans were mixed together.
Several of the rotting corpses seemed to be attracted by the blood of everyone, and roared towards them.
Boom! Boom!
Sha LiFei Lift the gun directly and pull the trigger.
Several rotten corpses were directly smashed to pieces, pus and blood spattered everywhere, and the bluestone on the ground was corroded and made a hissing sound.
"What a powerful poisonous blood!"
When everyone saw it, their expressions suddenly changed.
The leader, Banner Officer, was obviously more awake. His armor was broken and his left ear was bleeding. When he saw several officials, he collapsed and knelt on the ground:
"Report! Sir, they are all... all dead! The stone steps can eat people!"
"Speak clearly!"
The commander of the guard station who followed him grabbed him by the collar and yelled at him angrily.
This command made me feel a little desperate at this moment.
Regarding the affairs at the government office, we can still say that we have to take orders from others and there is nothing we can do about it.
But the death of so many soldiers was not just a matter of dismissal from office.
Little Banner Officer swallowed his saliva and gestured incoherently. "Sir, we were ordered to guard the mountain. Suddenly the mountain shook. Yin Wind was everywhere. General Wang led a team to patrol the mountain, but just after passing the Zhongtian Gate... the ground suddenly collapsed, and the brothers were separated immediately..."
"What happened next?"
"We encountered Ghost Wall. The wild beasts on the mountain have gone crazy, and some people have been possessed..."
The more he spoke, the more excited he became, his eyes began to turn blood red, and black lines spread under the whites of his eyes.
Wang Dao Xuan frowned slightly, and immediately took out a talisman, placed it on his forehead, and at the same time read, "The Lord determines the emperor's decree and sweeps the world, Twenty-Eight Mansions, The seven stars are arranged horizontally, the universe begins to fight, the flying sky wolf is the master of Kanli, the steps are Celestial Soldiers, the left is the contract of heaven, the right is the power of heaven, the thunder soldiers and generals are not allowed to stop for a long time, and they are as urgent as the law!"
This is a requiem curse, and the evil spirit of authoritarianism enters the brain.
A black gas came out of the captain's head, his eyes turned white, and he fainted.
At the same time, the clouds over Mount Tai became a little thicker.
Phew!
The wind was howling, and the air was so oppressive that it seemed like it was dripping with water.
Mingde Academy Master's face was livid, his beard was trembling slightly, he looked at Royal Palace Secretary Xiao Chengyou suddenly, with a hint of nervousness. "Xiao Changshi! This kind of celestial phenomenon is absolutely extraordinary!"
"The people below the mountain are in danger! Send a message to Jinan Prefecture as soon as possible, please Prince and Provincial Administration Commissioner to mobilize more elite guards, and ask Xuanmen high-level officials to come and take charge!"
Speaking of which, he was also very unjust.
Originally, when I received the news, it was Zhao Tong Master Zhao who came to handle it. After all, he was responsible for the assassination of Yansheng Duke.
But unfortunately, he was defeated by Li Yan, and Lu HongYuan ordered him to make good friends and not retaliate, so he invited this master to come, out of sight and out of mind.
I didn't expect it would cause such a big deal.
Although he is a master, his martial arts are average and he is more proficient in Confucianism.
In this case, the only option is to get rid of the responsibility as quickly as possible.
De Royal Palace Secretary Xiao Chengyou also lost his composure at this moment, with cold sweat dripping from his forehead, "What Master said is absolutely true, I will use the royal seal right now! In addition to Jinan Prefecture Yamen, we also need to invite Jinan Prefecture immediately City God Temple's Xu Cangsong Master Xu... He is Mount Tai's subordinate government City God, and he should be responsible for Shinto matters!"
When the name "Xu Cangsong" was mentioned, Li Yan's brows frowned subconsciously.
Jinan Prefecture City God Temple that one...
He had a chance encounter at Jinan Prefecture.
It can be said that he is incompetent, takes the blame when things happen, and is afraid of power.
Those who expect Jinan Prefecture City God Temple to deal with such a dangerous situation are tantamount to wishful thinking!
Even if Lu HongYuan is invited, the journey is far away, and by the time he arrives, Mount Tai may have become a desperate party, and everything will be over!
A strong warning signal was beating crazily in his heart.
On top of this Mount Tai, it's not just as simple as a landslide or a wild beast going crazy.
It's very possible that the two remaining Earth Immortals have already taken action!
They dare to seek to seize the position of Fujun... could this be the reason?
"It's too late!"
Thinking of this, Li Yan spoke directly to the crowd in a deep voice, "Water from afar cannot quench the thirst of the nearer. You two adults can go move the reinforcements. I will take the people up the mountain first!"
After that, he looked at his friends beside him and said solemnly:
"This time, there is some danger..."
"Hahaha!"
Sha LiFei Yi Le took out his musket and said, "What danger is not dangerous? Let's go Knife Mountain along the sea of blood and kill them all."
"We are not happy to put you in danger alone."
Others also nodded.
Wang Dao Xuan strokes his beard, his expression is gentle and calm...
Wu Ba picked up Tiger Crouching Cannon and giggled...
Lu San and Long Yan'er took a step forward without hesitation.
Li Yan looked at Kong Shangzhao and the others again, "You three will stay at the foot of the mountain..."
"Hey, you look down on me, man!"
Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Kuai Dayou who was eager to try. He was not afraid, but was full of excitement. He turned to look at Kong Shangzhao, "Scholar, are you afraid?"
Kong Shangzhao looked at Mount Tai, "Of course you can't miss this kind of thing."
Seeing that two friends wanted to go, Fatty Lin had a bitter look on his face, "Well... don't leave me."
"Hahaha."
Kuai Dayou Yile, "Just follow me."
Seeing that the three of them were determined to go, Li Yan no longer stopped them.
Since they want to join Twelve Yuan Chen, this kind of thing will happen in the future.
He took a deep breath and looked at the increasingly gloomy Mount Tai:
"Everyone, follow me up the mountain!"
As soon as the voice fell, he took the lead, Severing Dust Blade was unsheathed with a clang, and his figure resolutely crashed into the darkness that was so thick that it could not be broken away.
Wang Dao Xuan followed closely with a turtle-armored compass in hand.
The compass needle was spinning wildly, but it was pointing firmly in the direction of the mountain top.
Sha LiFei and Wu Ba held the firearm tightly.
Following the formation they had practiced many times on the road, they all entered the black mist.
Behind him, Xiao Chengyou and others looked at each other.
They couldn't figure out why Twelve Yuan Chen took such a risk.
The thick fog closed, and deathly silence enveloped the mountain gate again, leaving only the sound of the whimpering wind...
Above the mountain road, Yin Qi black mist is as thick as water.
The rocks, woods, and even the last trace of light were completely swallowed up.
But unlike outside the mountain, as soon as Li Yan and others stepped into it, they felt as if they had fallen into an icy quagmire. The surroundings were terrifyingly silent, with only their own heavy breathing and heartbeat beating in their ears.
Wang Dao Xuan glanced at the compass in his hand, his eyelids jumped, and he smiled bitterly, "As I expected, it has indeed become a dangerous place. Mount Tai is Dongyue. Who can do this?"
"You'll know if you go up and take a look."
Li Yan said in a deep voice, "Old rules!"
With a low cry, Severing Dust Blade came out of its sheath.
Zizzi~
The thunder crackled and flashed, tearing apart a small area of darkness and becoming the central anchor for everyone.
They each have Divine Ability, and darkness is no obstacle.
But in this case, you still have to be careful and use your own self-protection methods.
Lu San lit the Spiritual Herbs sachet on his waist, Sha LiFei stuffed the amulet given by Li Yan, Wu Ba let out a low drink and used martial arts, his body was like a stone, Long Yan'er waved his fingers, Gu worms as fine as sesame seeds, quickly flew around.
"Take them all."
Fatty Lin whispered, took out two jade pendants with money hanging from his arms, and handed them to Kuai Dayou and Kong Shangzhao respectively.
"Hey, Fatty, there are a lot of good things..."
Kuai Dayou had just finished speaking when he saw Wang Dao Xuan take out a bead from his backpack, fish it on a bamboo pole and prop it up. Suddenly, a cool light like the moonlight enveloped everyone.
"What kind of treasure is this?" Kuai Dayou was stunned.
Fatty Lin swallowed, "Wish-Fulfilling Pearl."
Ignoring any nonsense, the team spread out instantly, with Li Yan and others showing their usual tacit understanding.
He and Wu Ba were at the front.
Li Yan Of course, Armguard Thousand Thoughts is sizzling, ready to transform into the God of Thunder at any time.
Wu Ba This giant-like man has the muzzle of the Tiger Crouching Cannon gun in his hand lowered.
The knotted muscles all over his body emit a shimmer of gold and iron, ready to fire at any time.
Wow~
Not long after we left, the vegetation began to stir in the forest.
Two wild wolves with red eyes eroded by Yin Qi had just emerged from the fog.
Bang! Bang!
As soon as he jumped out of the grass, a huge fist came with the sound of wind and thunder.
One wild wolf's head was shattered, and the other's head was grabbed by the neck by a big hand like a cattail leaf fan, and it was twisted and broken with fierce and neat movements.
Li Yan stared straight ahead without even looking.
He is now completely relieved about Wu Ba and directly hands his back to him.
Sha LiFei on the left is running along the ground like a civet cat holding a musket.
Boom!
The musket in his hand suddenly fired.
A wild dog with a distorted appearance and sticky saliva turned into powder of flesh and blood.
Although today's Sha LiFei has not yet reached the level of Man-Gun Unity, his marksmanship is so good that he doesn't even need to aim. He can attack with his extraordinary gun sense and intuition.
Combined with kung fu, it's even a bit like gun fighting.
Kuai Dayou took the initiative to serve as the right guard.
Facing the carrion rushing towards him, he did not attack him head-on. Instead, he moved his fingertips slightly, and several inconspicuous iron balls rolled down to the ground with a "ding-dong-dang", and the barbs popped out instantly.
When a rotting corpse is stepped on, there will be scraping and roaring sounds along with the bones, and a short arrow will penetrate into the brain.
Lu San was supporting from behind. He opened his hands slightly and hissed in his mouth. Immediately, snakes, scorpions, poisonous spiders and swarms of tiny black poisonous bees surged out from the cracks in the rocks and the bottom of the tree roots like a tide, forming a moving barrier around everyone.
These little things like yin, but they are not affected.
Long Yan'er flicked his finger, and a little bit of imperceptible silver powder blended into Lu San's insect swarm, making them even more violent and drowning the incoming corpses.
Most of these corpses were soldiers guarding the mountain.
But at this time, his face was blue and purple, and he had already turned into Walking Corpse.
The core are Kong Shangzhao and Wang Dao Xuan.
The Daoist held the turtle-armored compass tightly and muttered something to guide the team, "Third Gen on the left... take three steps forward and step back one... stop! A sinister evil is occupying the front!"
In this way, they pushed forward hard in the pitch-black Yin Qi.
Beasts and evil things transformed from corpses have no effect on them at all.
But the closer you get to the top, the more intense and stagnant the Yin Qi becomes, gradually taking on a substantial texture.
Yin Wind blew by, no longer a chill, but like condensed rain.
After only a few steps, everyone was soaked to the skin.
Walking closer, the frost even begins to gather.
Finally, as we approached the top of the mountain, we could no longer move forward.
"Master Dao, use <Five Directions Fengdu Banner> to set up the formation. I'll go up there."
Li Yan narrowed his eyes slightly, and then the figure suddenly disappeared.
Kuai Dayou is unbelievable, "Invisibility Technique?"
"Cowardly Invisibility Technique."
Sha LiFei spat, "Yan XiaoGe's escape technique is even stronger when exposed to water."
While talking, Wang Dao Xuan had already started offering <Five Directions Fengdu Banner>.
In an instant, the strong wind roared, covering everyone's breath.
At the same time, Li Yan took a deep breath and ran at full speed <North Emperor Black Water Escape>.
With the help of the surrounding water mist, he completely disappeared, leaving only a vague water shadow in the air, and galloped away in the direction of Jade Emperor Temple.
Finally, I broke through the layers of blockade and arrived outside Jade Emperor Temple.
The moment I put my feet on the ground, the pressure suddenly dropped.
Li Yan looked around, even though he was prepared, he was also shocked by the sight in front of him.
But I saw the simple and majestic building Jade Emperor Temple, now shrouded in a halo of incense.
Outside the light film, there is a black mist that surges like a substance, constantly tumbling and eroding.
Inside the light film, it was a mess.
Dozens of Daoist priests, monks, and even monks dressed in Martial Monk collapsed on the ground in a mess. Many of them were injured and stained with blood, and many more were pale, with their eyes closed, or covering their foreheads, feeling listless.
In the open space in front of the hall, the few elders who were barely holding on were also weak.
Their robes were torn, and their faces were filled with fear, exhaustion and incomprehensible confusion.
Everyone was shocked when they saw Li Yan appearing like a ghost on the edge of the Divine Gang.
"Li Yan..."
Li Yan didn't care about the nonsense and directly revealed his identity and asked.
Everyone's eyes were complicated, alert and with a hint of hope.
Finally, the Daoist priest Shouming Zi said hoarsely, "We don't know what happened, but the mountain behind suddenly shook and the valley cracked, and Yin Energy surged out."
"Yes, the source must be in the back mountain!"
"This is no ordinary earthly immortal method!"
Another Bixia Yuanjun Mansion female elder looked horrified, "Yin Qi is so heavy that it is eroding the earth's veins, and even... even the goddess's divine power seems to be diverted by some force, making it difficult to suppress it with all its strength!"
Listening to everyone talking, Li Yan was shocked!
"Back mountain?!"
Something suddenly flashed into my mind.
It was the words of the vague dispute between Five Paths General and Judge Cui officials in the underworld's dream.
"Mount Tai There is a Netherworld Passage..."
"That place requires an instant of yin and yang to enter..."
Is it possible?
These guys actually opened the Netherworld Passage!