Rumors II

"Where are you going?" White Scale asked.

'Back in Wu Mountain, Ye Bai, as Thousand Leaves Princess, might know something. Also, Gong Shuyin Yan Shuang experts in the Sensing Gate, well-informed. Furthermore, there Reverse Time Society; if the former two don't know the inside story, they definitely do!'

Zhang Rongfang answered in his heart.

He had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

Although the world's power is clearly in the hands of the Great Sect Alliance, at this very moment, a hidden undercurrent is quietly eroding the situation from the shadows.

He didn't know what that undercurrent was. Was it the Spirit Flight Teaching? Or the remnants of the Five Kings' forces from back then? Or something else entirely?

He traveled non-stop, passing through several small towns, where he saw people carrying large and small bags of the Li Family, riding in oxcarts and horse-drawn carriages, heading towards Upper Capital Great Capital.

People's faces showed worry and unease.

The convoy and the flow of people stretched in a long snake, from the city gate all the way to the far end of the Official Road.

This is true of almost every city.

Not long after.

Inside the Wu Mountain Human Immortal Temple.

Ye Bai sat quietly on the wooden couch, regulating his breathing and calming himself down.

The Daoist priests in the temple had previously sent her medicine for healing and stopping bleeding, which she had taken and applied externally.

As members of the Imperial Clan, they were not allowed to Worship God, practice Hard Skill, or wear armor for protection.

Therefore, they are easily injured by stray stones or arrows.

Even though she was a Three Voids Expert, she was like cannon fodder in the previous battlefield and was powerless to participate.

Whenever she thought of this, Ye Bai's beautiful eyes would lower, and she could still hear the sound of Lu Luo softly calling her name.

Knock knock knock.

A slow knocking sound suddenly interrupted her thoughts.

Ye Bai took a deep breath and composed himself. He stood up and opened the door.

With a slight creaking of the wooden door, the sky outside darkened slightly; it was almost night.

A tall man in a Red Dao stood quietly in front of the door.

"Senior Ye Bai, it's been many years. You still look the same as before, without any change."

The man Zhang Rongfang had just returned from outside.

"I have something important to ask you. Is it convenient for us to talk?"

Ye Bai paused for a moment, then recognized the other party's identity.

"No problem. Please come in."

She moved aside.

The two entered the room, closed the door, and lit an oil lamp.

The lotus-shaped bronze lamp consists of nine lamps. When lit, it instantly illuminates the dark room completely.

"Calling Zhang Rongfang like that is probably no longer appropriate," Ye Bai said. "Let's just call you Qiankun Zi."

"Either is fine." Zhang Rongfang sat down and looked Ye Bai up and down, who had changed into a white long-sleeved shirt and trousers.

"I have come here because it has been many years since I last met you, senior. I still remember your kindness in passing on your skills. If you are not in a hurry, you are welcome to stay at my temple for a long time."

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"On another note, I would like to ask about the current situation of the Great Sect Alliance in Great Capital. Why were there so few military experts sent to suppress the attack on Citong this time?"

This is what he cares about most.

Ye Bai frowned slightly.

"The Great Alliance is at its zenith, completely suppressing divine generals, royal families, numerous spiritual clans, and Confucian academies. No one dares to resist or question it."

Logically speaking, things shouldn't be like this in Citong.

"Does the Great Sect Alliance still have any rivals?" Zhang Rongfang asked.

"Of course there are. The Spirit Flight Teaching has always been hiding in the shadows. There are also the remaining forces of the Five Kings, as well as the Rebel Alliance Against Reverse Time Society." Ye Bai replied, "Recently, things have been a bit strange. Many forces that didn't dare to show their faces in the past few years have suddenly started to emerge frequently, as if they had made a pact."

The Great Sect Alliance has been suppressing rebellions everywhere, resulting in casualties on both sides; this situation has persisted for several months.

"Several months? What about Master? Has the Great Sect Alliance not taken any decisive action?" Zhang Rongfang frowned. This kind of firefighting behavior was not like Master Yue's style.

"No, the First Divine General in the Ling Ting was killed again before, and there has been no movement since. The other Divine General have all left and disappeared, no longer staying in the capital." Ye Bai thought for a moment.

Suddenly, she remembered a rumor that had recently begun circulating within the Imperial Clan. It was a rumor about Yue Dewen's martial arts training going wrong.

Rumor has it that Yue Dewen suffered an accident while practicing martial arts. Although his strength is increasing, his attacks not only kill enemies but also injure himself.

Therefore, every time he makes a move, he injures himself. And this kind of injury cannot heal in a short time.

However, such rumors sound rather ridiculous and absurd.

Ye Bai was well aware of how strong the self-healing ability of top-tier Spirit General was.

Not to mention a Great Ling -tier expert like Yue Dewen, even ordinary Spirit General possess self-healing abilities far beyond what ordinary people can imagine.

Therefore, she regarded all such rumors as false.

However, looking back now, she suddenly realized that something really seemed off about the Great Sect Alliance.

When unrest occurs, it is always the experts from other sects within the Great Sect Alliance who take action, or the other Worship God Expert recruited by the Great Dao Sect.

Yue Dewen himself seems to have been making fewer and fewer moves in recent years.

However, such speculation is merely based on rumors and conjecture, and since there is no evidence to prove it, it is not appropriate to bring it up at this time.

"Any other news?" Zhang Rongfang continued to ask.

Ye Bai hesitated for a moment, then shook his head. "There shouldn't be any more."

Zhang Rongfang noticed a fleeting moment of hesitation on her face.

"Even ordinary rumors are fine to share. I will verify them myself. Don't worry about saying anything wrong."

"In that case, there is a rumor circulating quietly within our Imperial Clan, but we don't know if it's true or not," Ye Bai said.

"What rumors?" Zhang Rongfang pressed.

"It's about the National Preceptor's martial arts. Rumor has it that the National Preceptor practices martial arts." Ye Bai paused.

"I only heard about it. If you find it wrong after verifying it, don't blame me."

"Of course not!" Zhang Rongfang replied firmly.

"Alright then." Ye Bai composed himself. "Legend has it that after the National Preceptor took charge of the Great Sect Alliance, his strength and martial arts improved by leaps and bounds, quickly creating a huge gap between him and other experts of the same level."

He was originally the Number One Under Heaven, and it was with this that he suppressed the rampant rebel armies that could be found throughout the Great Ling Realm.

"But... this kind of improvement..."

Ye Bai took a breath.

"Report!!" Suddenly, a hurried voice came from outside the door.

"The abbot has an urgent report!!" The messenger's voice was short and hurried, clearly indicating that he had rushed back to deliver the message with all his might, expending a great deal of energy.

"Speak." Zhang Rongfang was interrupted and turned to look at the door.

"Should I avoid this for a moment?" Ye Bai asked.

"No need. Senior, you are not an outsider. We were on the same side back then, and we can fight side by side again now." Zhang Rongfang waved his hand and said righteously.

"You supported me back then, and now it's my turn to support you, senior!"

"Are you kidding me? An Imperial Princess of the Great Ling Royal Family that I've already got my hands on must know a lot of things. It's all on his lips, do you think he can let her get away?" "Alright." Ye Bai was slightly touched, feeling that Zhang Rongfang was truly loyal and righteous. There were very few kind people like him in the world.

At this moment, the gate opened, and the messenger quickly entered, knelt on one knee, and reported to Zhang Rongfang.

"Reporting to the Abbot, we were ordered to contact the members of the Rebel Alliance Reverse Time Society, but all our efforts were in vain."

The original contact point of the Reverse Time Society Kong Wu; everyone had only recently left!

Reverse Time Society run away? Zhang Rongfang's heart sank, and he vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

"Senior, please rest for a while. I'll be right back." He immediately stepped outside.

The fact that there is no one at the basic contact point does not mean that there is no one on Ran Xin Yue's and Heavenly Maiden's side.

Something big must have happened, otherwise why would Reverse Time Society leave without saying a word?

He had to find Heavenly Maiden and Ran Xin Yue immediately to inquire. Ran Xin Yue possessed his transformed bloodline and was fully capable of locating people through her Bloody Tracking abilities!

In a flash.

He transformed into a blood-red shadow, suddenly darting out of the room and disappearing without a trace.

So fast that Ye Bai couldn't even see his shadow.

She stood there in the middle of the room, stunned, and the sense of loss welled up in her heart once again.

Reflecting on my current situation, I feel somewhat lost and helpless.

"By the way, senior, what was that rumor you just mentioned?" Zhang Rongfang's voice suddenly rang out from beside her.

Ye Bai was so frightened that his whole body tensed up and his scalp tingled; he was completely unaware of what was happening.

"It's about the National Preceptor. Rumor has it that his National Preceptor arts have gone astray, and he's probably in trouble. The more he fights, the weaker and more injured he becomes! That might be why so many forces have suddenly started to act so frequently!"

She reflexively blurted out everything she knew.

Then, in a flash, Zhang Rongfang's figure exploded like a bubble and disappeared again.

*** Heaven Heart Tower.

Within Wushan Prefecture, there are three places where the Heavenly Maiden resides in seclusion, the one she has stayed at the longest and closest to her is Heaven Heart Tower.

At that moment, a bloody shadow flashed inside the building.

A figure pushed open the door and entered the living room.

"Is your young lady here?" Zhang Rongfang asked the maid who was guarding the guest room.

"Miss has gone out and hasn't returned, Daoist Zhang. This is a note she left for you. She anticipated your arrival."

The maid stepped forward and presented a Bamboo Tube with both hands.

Zhang Rongfang felt a chill run down his spine. He took the Bamboo Tube, opened the lid, and poured out the Paper Scroll inside.

When unfolded, a line of text was clearly written on the Paper Scroll.

The time of reversal has arrived, be careful.

Zhang Rongfang crushed the Paper Scroll roll into powder and closed his eyes to sense Ran Xin Yue's bloodline.

Recalling the rumors Ye Bai had mentioned, he suddenly had a deep, ominous premonition.