Chapter 835: Chapter 493: Xiang Qianqiu Appears! (2)
Compared to the abundant water resources in the Southern rivers, the North appears much more barren. At least along Chen Yuan’s journey, he has only encountered one sizable river, named the Yellow Sand River.
As the name suggests, the river contains flowing sand…..
The necessary route for Chen Yuan to reach Liangzhou passes through Bing State, which acts as a barrier separating Central State from the states of You and Liang, serving as the protector of Central State.
As previously mentioned, Central State is not large, having an area roughly equivalent to five Prefecture Cities, while the surrounding states of Yang Province, Yun State, and Bing State are considerably larger.
Compared to the flourishing Martial Arts in the South, the North, although renowned for its strong traditions, seems somewhat lacking, possibly due to the threats posed by the Northern Barbarians over the centuries.
In Chen Yuan’s understanding, only one prominent Immortal Sect resides in the Northern region, Wudang Mountain!
This Immortal Sect is located in Liangzhou, having a significant reputation.
Passing through Bing State territory, Chen Yuan originally intended to go directly to Liangzhou City to take office. However, the long-dormant Moluo elder suddenly awoke, with his first words being:
“First, visit Wudang Mountain.”
Chen Yuan halted his steps, pausing in mid-air, his brows slightly furrowed. He inquired:
“Do you wish to go to Wudang Mountain, elder?”
“Indeed.”
“For what purpose?”
He was somewhat puzzled, as Wudang Mountain is generally categorized under Taoism. It is widely known that Wudang Mountain’s founding patriarch was the True Martial Emperor, renowned during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era.
To be titled as an ‘Emperor’ sufficiently attests to the formidable nature of the True Martial Emperor. Though he has long since passed away, his sword, the True Martial Sword, remains the Sect Guardian Divine Sword of Wudang Mountain.
He does not know its strength, as the Ascending Immortal Tower has not listed it on any Divine Weapon rankings. All he knows is that it has been passed down for over a thousand years, and it is most assuredly terrifying.
Moreover, the Moluo elder was previously a powerful figure in the Buddhist community, and logically should have no connection with Wudang Mountain.
“To meet with Wudang Mountain’s Heavenly Master Zhang.”
Chen Yuan’s gaze flickered, aware that the ‘Heavenly Master Zhang’ mentioned by Moluo elder refers to the infamous madman, feared throughout the Jianghu.
This person is truly fearsome, never having been listed on the Ascending Immortal List, yet long recognized as the world’s number one. Even Martial Emperor City’s City Lord Ye Xiangnan has had to resign himself to second place, never daring to claim the top spot.
“Has something happened?”
“No, I simply wish to meet as I am passing by.”
Moluo said.
“Will your identity be exposed, elder?”
Regarding Moluo’s explanation, Chen Yuan is somewhat skeptical; after all, in his understanding, Moluo’s return remains a secret that should not be disclosed.
Moluo has been very cautious.
“No worries.”
Moluo’s ethereal voice gradually resonated.
Chen Yuan had no choice but to nod in agreement. Since Moluo had reached such a decision, he naturally wouldn’t insist further, taking this opportunity reciprocally to meet Zuo Chengzong.
He genuinely wished to thank the other for his previous praise!
With resolve, Chen Yuan changed his direction slightly, heading straight for the Immortal Mountain Blessed Land known as Wudang Mountain.
Liangzhou’s region is quite large, and even at Chen Yuan’s speed, it took him a full day’s travel to traverse half of Liangzhou, bringing him roughly to the mid-point,
and arriving beneath Wudang Mountain.
He did not rashly rush in but found a property belonging to Wudang Mountain in a nearby Prefecture City at the foot of Wudang Mountain. He introduced himself, expressing his desire to meet Zuo Chengzong.
Upon hearing that the highly acclaimed Demon Sword Chen Yuan wished to visit, the steward staff of Wudang Mountain immediately went into action. After verifying his identity, they promptly dispatched someone to Wudang Mountain with the news.
The Wudang Mountain disciple who received Chen Yuan solemnly invited him upstairs for tea.
As Chen Yuan closed his eyes and rested, after about a moment, a loud call startled him, and not just him—half of the Prefecture City’s inhabitants were also alarmed.
Everyone looked towards the disturbance in the sky.
“Is that… is that Wudang Mountain’s Immortal Crane?”
“Yes, yes… it’s the Immortal Crane. I witnessed it years ago.”
“Why, out of the blue, has the Immortal Crane descended?”
“A significant guest must be here, intending to ascend the mountain.”
This is Wudang Mountain’s custom; whenever a distinguished guest arrives, disciples of Wudang Mountain will escort them with Immortal Cranes.
“Not just any guest, it must be a True Master of Yang Transformation.” Someone exclaimed in awe, staring at the six Immortal Cranes circling in the sky.
Those near Wudang Mountain understand its rules: ordinary guests are welcomed with three cranes, while higher-level True Masters are greeted with six cranes.
As for the highest echelon, it would be the True Monarch, welcomed by nine cranes.
Though such occasions seldom recur, the most frequent scenario is the three-crane escort, with the six-crane welcome being quite rare.
Upon hearing the loud crane calls outside, Chen Yuan opened his eyes, and before he could speak, a familiar voice came from outside: “Upon knowing Brother Chen’s presence, Zuo has come to greet you!”
“It’s Zuo Chengzong!”
“It’s him?”
“How is that possible? Given Zuo Chengzong’s status, it seems he shouldn’t greet personally, should he? Who is this Brother Chen he refers to, what is his background?”
The discussions below grew even more numerous.
Zuo Chengzong’s appearance irresistibly led to speculations, as despite not yet becoming an elder at Wudang, he remains the sole candidate for sect master.
Revered as a once-in-five-hundred-years genius of Wudang Mountain, if not for Chen Yuan’s sudden emergence, Zuo Chengzong would indisputably be the strongest genius in the world.