What Was Real, What Was False

"Hidden Yuan."

Xiang Qing read it aloud and nodded slightly:

"Hidden and concealed are interconnected. It seems your Five Symbols Sect has also made your true nature known to the world. It's just a pity that the other forces haven't realized it."

Then, he changed the subject and said:

"Let's go take a stroll around Hidden Origin Peak."

Upon hearing this, Cang Wenyu's expression changed within the Five Symbols Sect.

This time, things have really changed.

His gaze toward Huang Yunya suddenly held a hint of disappointment and frustration.

The last time someone from the Cloud Heaven Holy Land came, they were going to Hidden Origin Peak.

Unexpectedly, this time they brought people and mentioned Hidden Origin Peak again.

What is it about Hidden Origin Peak that I'm so interested in?

Compared to other peaks, Hidden Origin Peak is much quieter.

But there's no simple opponent on that peak; even the patriarch is on high alert. If they were to go, what if...?

However, the current situation has been taken over by the patriarch, and it is beyond his ability to handle.

I can only hope that our ancestor has a solution.

"That's acceptable. It's somewhat impolite of our sect to stay outside all the time."

Inside the long coffin, the patriarch waved his hand, and then light surged around the coffin, flying into the sect's interior.

The Five Symbols Sect has many peaks.

The main paths are the five major peaks and their subordinate smaller peaks.

Although Hidden Origin Peak is listed alongside the Five Great Peaks, it is actually much smaller and more exquisite in scale.

Soon, the group entered the Five Symbols Sect.

"This is Hidden Origin Peak?"

Before long, many members of the Xiang Clan frowned.

There is scenery on Hidden Origin Peak, but it has nothing to do with scenery, and there are not many people, only a few dozen houses and dwellings.

Before anyone could speak, the old man inside the long coffin looked at Huang Yunya and said:

"Hidden Origin Peak is a relatively new building, with a limited number of disciples, and as for its scenery, that's about it."

"Lord Huang, you're taking advantage of our senior's lack of understanding to casually offer your opinion, hoping to use him to resolve the conflict between us. That's really a bit..."

The old man shook his head meaningfully, then said:

"If I don't tell you, are you going to claim again that my Five Symbols Sect is deliberately hiding something from us?"

Huang Yunya's expression immediately changed, and he angrily said:

Don't make false accusations!

The old man glanced at Huang Yunya:

"Haven't you done this kind of thing enough?"

"You!"

Huang Yunya stared intently at the old man and roared:

"Don't think you can do anything just because your Five Symbols Sect has some hidden strength. I'm telling you..."

Before he could finish speaking, the old man interrupted him:

"So? Hmph, do you think that the Xiang Clan of your predecessors, like your Holy Land, enjoys forcibly seizing and plundering smaller forces?"

"Truly, a petty person judging a gentleman by their own standards!"

The sound stopped, and the old man looked at Xiang Qing and said:

"If there is anything our Five Symbols Sect can do to help you, senior, we will not hesitate in the slightest."

"If you are not in a hurry, seniors, our sect can go and prepare a grand reception. If you are in a hurry, the scenery outside is not particularly appealing. How about we take you all to visit our sect's treasury and scripture repository?"

"If any of you seniors find anything of interest, you may also take a look."

As soon as the voice fell, everything went silent.

Even the other powerful members of the Xiang Clan who had previously spoken out were somewhat taken aback.

This sudden honesty and maturity, in stark contrast to his previous seeming immaturity, is almost as if he has suddenly become enlightened.

After saying this, the old man looked at Huang Yunya and said earnestly:

"Lord Huang, whether you're a lord or just a person, when facing a respected and powerful figure, the first thing you must do is be sincere. Don't always think about playing tricks or deceiving others; that will only harm yourself."

Upon hearing this, Huang Yunya was immediately enraged.

What kind of scheming would he dare? Even his own father had to kowtow three times. What gives him the audacity to scheme or deceive?

This is deliberately targeting me; they're trying to smear my side.

At that moment, Huang Yunya took a deep breath and said with absolute certainty:

"Senior, the Five Symbols Sect is doing this on purpose. This Hidden Origin Peak is fake, and that treasury is definitely fake too. They're just putting on an act."

Before Xiang Qing could respond, the old man inside the long coffin answered:

"Yes, yes, it's all fake. We even prepared a complete set specifically to deceive you seniors, keeping you in the dark and unaware of the truth."

Upon hearing this, Cang Wenyu's eyes shone brightly, revealing a thirst for knowledge.

An ancestor is still an ancestor.

The old teaching that "it doesn't matter if you reveal everything, as long as you can make them not believe you, you can reveal anything" is now being demonstrated in a truly vivid way.

On Hidden Origin Peak, Qin Li was also watching this scene closely, looking at Xiang Qing with a thoughtful expression on her face.

What is true, and what is false?

What I just said was all true, especially regarding Hidden Origin Peak. The one that the group went to was indeed a fake Hidden Origin Peak.

Judging from the expression of the Xiang Clan bird-riding man, this utterly honest truth seemed to be met with skepticism.

Qin Li thought about it and concluded that it was very likely because the other party thought it was impossible.

"No wonder Master chose to stay here."

Qin Li suddenly had a moment of realization.

In my previous life, I focused on cultivation and pursued strength wholeheartedly. I understood some of these things, but I was far from understanding them to this extent, let alone being able to apply them skillfully.

How to mistake the true for the false, what is possible and what is impossible.

Being there and witnessing it firsthand, one can't help but marvel at how such a sight could be!

Huang Yunya, who was the target of the attack, was also somewhat unsettled by such an unusual response.

Furthermore, how dare these people from the Five Symbols Sect presume to teach me?

"You..."

Huang Yunya opened his mouth, but before he could finish speaking, Xiang Qing interrupted:

"Xiao Huang, behave yourself."

"!"

Huang Yunya's eyes widened.

My father was just using an analogy; he said it that way for the sake of image and to show his sincerity.

What are you saying now? Do you really think you're a dog?!

Xiang Qing didn't pay attention to Huang Yunya's reaction.

His gaze fell upon the old man, and he said:

"That's thoughtful of you. Let's go take a look."

After saying this, he gestured for the old man to lead the way.

At the same time, he glanced to one side.

There, nestled among the peaks, lies the very location of the true Hidden Origin Peak.

Although the Five Symbols Sect couldn't possibly deceive me, there must be something there worth checking out. Even if it's unclear, just a vague feeling, it's still worth exploring.

Perhaps the Beast Race who attracted the Winged Bird are hiding inside.

There might even be something more valuable.

In short, it is necessary to go.

However, since the other party is being so frank, it has opened my eyes to how to do things, so let's go and take a look at the warehouse first.

Since the Five Symbols Sect is sensible, he naturally won't make things difficult for them.

On Hidden Origin Peak, Qin Li noticed Xiang Qing's gaze sweep over her, and her brows furrowed slightly, showing some uncertainty.

"Could it be that he sensed it?"

However, Qin Li quickly shook her head.

"There is a formation left by our master here. This person is not weak, but he doesn't have this ability. Perhaps he just sensed something else."