Chapter 25: The Great Law of Dark Flames

  The Buddha did not appear, but only two monks came, wearing moon-white monk robes. One was tall and majestic, like a general, while the other was gentle and elegant, like a refined young nobleman. What a familiar face! The fake Mingdao had just left when the real Mingdao arrived! No! To be precise, the real Mingdao scared away the fake Mingdao.

  Ming Dao was still the same, with a smile as gentle as spring breeze. Xiaoshi was stunned for a moment before he heard Qingxu say, "Fortunately, Ming Dao Shixiong arrived in time, otherwise I would have fallen to that Blood Slashing Sword!"

  Ming Dao shook his head and said, "Qing Xu Dao brother, your words are too serious. If I, a poor monk, didn't come, then you wouldn't be afraid of that Blood Transformation Knife either!"

  Qingxu burst out laughing and said to Xiaoshi, "Little brother, come and pay your respects to the two senior brothers of Daguangming Temple!"

  Xiao Shi Tou regained his composure and hastily walked over. Qing Xu said to him, "This is Ming Xin Shixiong." As he spoke, he nodded towards Ming Xin, knowing that Ming Xin was not good at talking, so he just gave a greeting.

  "Xiao Shi shouted 'Ming Xin Shixiong!'"

  Ming Xin indeed didn't say a word, and just nodded as if acknowledging their acquaintance. However, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, probably thinking that the young man he met at Chijin Town was actually from the Kongtong Sect.

  Qingxu said, "This is Mingdao Shixiong, they are all disciples of the Wúwèi Upper Person of the Dàguāngmíng Temple."

  Xiao Shi Tou shouted again "Ming Dao Shixiong!"

  On the face as smooth as jade, the smile did not diminish, and said "I didn't expect that after parting with Red Gold Town, I would meet you again, and now you have become a disciple of the Kunlun Mountains' Guangyin True Man, what a coincidence!"

  Ming Dao thought in his heart, "I heard from Master En that the third disciple of the Kongtong Sect's Guangyan Zhenren is about to enter the sect. I didn't expect it to be this young man."

  The little stone also smiled and said "Really? I didn't expect it either! You guys found that person?" This was a rhetorical question, how could these two possibly find Zhao Wuji.

  Mingdao let out a soft sigh and his smile faded. "No, but there's already news! He appeared in Lanzhou City's Wushan Mountain a few days ago."

  Qing Xiao also said, "I heard from Little Shidi that two senior brothers are looking for Zhao Jianwang. That day, I saw with my own eyes the Red Flame Sword Qi Huo Long rushing to the sky, it must be Zhao Jianwang without a doubt."

  Ming Dao's face showed a hint of relief upon hearing the words, and Ming Xin beside him also had a joyful expression. Ming Dao said, "Since it was personally seen by Qingxu Dao brother, then this poor monk can rest assured. We were worried that the rumors might be false and were planning to go investigate."

  "Little Stone also said, 'Master Brother doesn't know what happened that night. My Eldest Master almost got eaten by that black cloud. Luckily, Zhao Jianwang flew up with one sword and dispersed the black cloud. The fire dragon's light illuminated the entire mountain, redder than fireworks!' He spoke with flying eyebrows and colorful expressions. Zhao Wuji let out a bitter laugh inside, 'Fireworks! My Chiyan Sword Aura was actually compared to fireworks by this little brother, sigh!'"

  Xiao Shi Tuo didn't know how much pain he had caused Zhao Wu Jin, Qing Xu heard the words and also smiled wryly, thinking "Only Xiao Shidi would make such a comparison!" Facing Ming Dao, Ming Xin said "Little brother is right, that night if it wasn't for Zhao Jian Wang's timely rescue, I would have been in grave danger!"

  Mingdao listened to Xiaoshi say something about black clouds, and after a slight pause, he asked, "What's the matter with those black clouds?"

  Qingxu was already a prominent figure in the martial arts world before he entered the Empty Gate Sect. He later became a disciple of Master Wuwei and obtained the true transmission of the Great Brightness Temple, surpassing himself in both cultivation and insight. Although they seemed to be around the same age, Qingxu knew that Mingdao was at least 100 years older than him. Mingdao had always been humble and courteous, and as a result of his interactions with Master Wuwei and Guangxian, he and Qingxu addressed each other as "brothers". Qingxu showed great respect for him and recounted the events of the previous night's encounter with Hei Yun, then asked, "Brother Mingdao, with your vast knowledge, do you know what kind of technique that was?"

  Ming Dao and Ming Xin's faces changed greatly as they spoke of Qing Xu. They looked at each other, and although the two monks had deep Buddhist cultivation and firm hearts, they saw dense worry and deep astonishment in each other's eyes.

  Qingxu finished speaking, and Mingdao's face had lost all its smile. The atmosphere suddenly became very solemn. Xiaoshi understood that the black cloud was indeed extremely formidable. Although Qingxu was prepared, he could tell from Mingdao and Mingshen's expressions that things were not simple at all.

  "Does fellow disciple know the seven great heart formulas of the Demon Gate?"

  Qing Xuan thought for a moment and said, "I've heard of it vaguely, but I'm not very clear about it. The Blood Transformation Great Technique that Yuan Tong used earlier should be one of them, right?"

  Ming Dao thought of Yuan Tong, and those sorrowful eyes that pitied the heavens and men had a hint of regret. He said, "Not bad, Yuan Tong's cultivation of the Blood Transformation Great Method is indeed one of the Seven Major Heart Sutras of the Demon Gate. In the past, the founder of the Blood Transformation Sect, Xue Li Zi, relied on this technique and the Blood Transformation Knife to roam the world almost invincibly!"

  Qingxu had also heard of Xue Lizi's name, nodded slightly, and suddenly thought of something, his face changed greatly. Mingdao saw his reaction and said again: "Although Xuelizi is extremely fierce, he was still subdued by others. Qingxu Shidi, that night you met him, he was the first of the Seven Great Heart Techniques of the Demon Gate, 800 years ago, the Holy Heart Sect Master Fu Qian used it to unify the Demon Gate, and the Black Flame Technique that burned the world!"

  "Dark Flame Grand Magic!" Qing Xū was shocked and shouted loudly despite being prepared.

  Xiao Shi Tou also recited it once, he didn't know what was so shocking about these four words, wasn't it just a black cloud? Still, it was Zhao Da Ge who chased me away.

  Zhao Wuji let out a long sigh of relief as Ming Dao finally spoke the words "Hei Yan Da Fa", it seemed that the heavy burden on his heart had been shared by someone else.

  After realizing that the one he met that night was Hei Yan's Great Method, he also understood that the pair of blood-red eyes were Tian Mo's Eyes, which ranked second among the seven great heart techniques of the Demon Gate, just after Hei Yan's Great Method. In his heart, he felt fortunate that his luck was really good, and he was able to escape with his life under the hands of these two great demonic methods. He also felt grateful once again for Zhao Wuji's lifesaving kindness.

  Ming Dao continued, "Since the main altar of the Sacred Heart Sect on Wangwu Mountain's Tianzhu Peak was destroyed by several senior masters 800 years ago, the leader of the Sacred Heart Sect, Fu Qian, was first defeated by my temple's senior monk, Zhi Xin Sheng, who broke his Heavenly Demon Eye. Then, he was defeated again by the Heavenly Master of the Heavenly Master Sect, Tian Ji Zhen Ren, using the Five Thunder Heavenly Heart Orthodox Method to break his Black Flame Great Law. After being counterattacked by the dark magic and turning into ashes, under the leadership of Zhi Xin Sheng and Tian Ji Zhen Ren, the Dark Heaven Scripture that contained the Black Flame Great Law and the Heavenly Demon Eye was burned. Everyone thought that the magical door's heart technique that caused great chaos in the world would never again harm humanity. Who knew that 800 years later, it would reappear on someone's body? Moreover, Yuantong has also cultivated the Blood Transformation Great Law. Now, three of the seven major light-hearted techniques of the Demon Gate have appeared. Is this a sign of another great calamity?" After saying these words, Ming Dao looked up at the sky, as if waiting for an answer from heaven.

  Xiao Shi Tou was confused by Ming Dao's words, how did it suddenly go back to 800 years ago! Seeing Ming Dao speak so solemnly, now he knew that the appearance of the Black Flame Great Law was truly a huge matter.

  What Qingxu said to Mingdao only had a rough impact, after all, it was too long ago. The names mentioned by Mingdao were the most outstanding and accomplished masters of both the Orthodox and Evil Sects for nearly a thousand years.

  The affairs of the Holy Heart Sect Master Fu Qian are not very clear, but in any case, this person is absolutely the greatest achievement in the five hundred years of the demonic path, whether it's in terms of demonic cultivation or power development, and is absolutely the number one person in the demonic path.

  Zhī Xīn Shèng Sēng is the current master of the two divine monks, Wú Wéi and Wú Xiāng, at the Dà Guāng Míng Temple. His Buddhist teachings are profound, and his cultivation has reached a state of great perfection. It is said that Zhī Xīn Chán Shī had already become a Buddha, transcending life and death, and escaping the cycle of rebirth.

  Tiān Jī Zhēn Rén was the master of Bù Yún Zhēn Rén, who was known as the number one expert in the world. His Taoist teachings were mysterious and profound, and he possessed the ability to communicate with heaven and earth. However, it was precisely these two individuals, Zhī Xīn Shèng Sēng and Tiān Jī Zhēn Rén, who had joined forces at the Wáng Wū Shān Tiān Zhù Fēng temple of the Holy Heart Sect, but were only able to defeat Fù Qián with great difficulty.

  Tiān Jī Zhēn Rén was severely injured in this battle, and his cultivation suffered greatly. In the following centuries, he passed on the Taoist teachings to his disciple Bù Yún before dying from his injuries. Originally, Tiān Jī Zhēn Rén's cultivation had been sufficient to allow him to comprehend the heavenly way and break free from life and death.

  From this, it can be seen that Fù Qián, the leader of the Holy Heart Sect at the time, was extremely powerful. The great battle at Tiān Zhù Fēng resulted in countless casualties on both sides, but fortunately, the evil forces were defeated, and their vitality never recovered.

  However, as the world is governed by the cyclical patterns of yin and yang, black and white, the dark flame technique and the heavenly demon eye reappeared.

  Qing Xū looked at Ming Dao with a worried expression, and then comforted him saying "Elder brother doesn't need to worry too much, nowadays the righteous path is flourishing and there are many skilled experts. If the demonic sect makes another move, they will definitely suffer the same consequences again."

  Ming Dao nodded slightly and said, "Junior brother's words also make sense. According to your description earlier, that person's two types of magic powers have not yet reached their peak, so we still have a chance. Let's take advantage of the fact that his magic powers are not yet complete to find this person out and eliminate him once and for all. Buddha is merciful, forgive me for having another killing thought!" After finishing speaking, he recited a Buddhist mantra again.

  Xiao Shi Tou saw Ming Dao's eyes flashing with a fierce killing intent when he spoke just now, and his eyebrows were slightly raised. In an instant, he returned to calmness, and again became the gentle and peaceful monk. In his heart, he secretly thought, "This Ming Dao Shixiong is actually quite formidable at times!" He also thought, "No wonder Hei Heshang ran away in fear as soon as he heard his voice, it seems that he was intimidated by him."

  Qingxu listened carefully and nodded in agreement. "What you said, senior brother, is absolutely right," he said. "I'll return to Kunlun Mountain and ask Master for his advice on what to do next."

  Ming Dao looked up at the sky and said, "The power of the Kongtong Sect is strong, so please ask Guangxian Zhenren to pay attention to this matter. Mingxin Shixiong and I will take two different paths. Mingxin Shixiong, you go back to the temple first and report this to Master. I'll go to Junji Chan Temple to tell Kongwen Chan Shi about Yuantong's situation." After finishing speaking, he glanced at Xiaoshi and said, "Little brother, we have a predestined relationship. When you leave the mountain, can you come to Daguangming Temple for a visit? We'll have a good chat then."

  "Good! Even Master Wu Wei knows that the Kongtong Sect is powerful, I've lived for over 300 years in vain!" He was being kept in the dark by his two close friends, Gu Changfeng and Wu Wei, so he naturally felt a bit uncomfortable.

  Xiao Shi Tou gladly agreed and promised to return to Da Guang Ming Temple to find Ming Dao. Ming Dao and Ming Xin said a few more words, then Ming Xin bid farewell and left in a flash. Ming Dao, Qing Xu, and Xiao Shi Tou said, "Originally we planned to visit Guang Xian Zhen Ren at Kong Tong Mountain, now it's only possible next time."

  Dazed for a moment, it turned out they were going to see their master. He thought the two were looking for Zhao Wujiu. So he said, "Brother, do you have business with my master?"

  Ming Dao shook his head and said, "It's not that I'm looking for Guang Xian Zhen Ren, but Wu Wei En Shi asked me to bring something. He took out a small wooden box from his bosom and handed it over to Qing Xu, saying, "Then please trouble Qing Xu Shixiong to take care of it!"

  Qing Xū received the small wooden box and felt a sudden weight in his hand. He didn't know what was inside, but it weighed over 100 catties. Seeing the surprise on his face, Ming Dao explained, "This is a copper mother from the summit of Western Kunlun, extremely heavy."

  "Tongmu! Master wants this for what." Qing Xū said. Not good to ask more, put it into his bosom.

  Ming Dao and Zhang were about to leave after bidding farewell, when Qing Yu suddenly remembered something and hastily said "Elder brother, wait a moment, I still have something to ask of you!"

  Clearly show your true self and listen carefully to what is being asked of you.