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Chapter 280: Twisting the Truth, A Chilling Murderous Intent
Chapter 280: Twisting the Truth, A Chilling Murderous Intent
July 14, 2024
Watching Lu Qing pointing his sword at the crowd from Xuankong Mountain, his calm expression surprised everyone.
This time, however, no one dared to underestimate his words after witnessing his powerful strike that severely injured a Precelestial Realm master from one of the Four Secret Lands.
"Arrogant!"
On the other side, Xuan Nu began to meditate and heal his injuries with the support of the other senior monks.
But the senior monks of Xuankong Mountain, known for their arrogance, could not tolerate being threatened by a young man like Lu Qing.
Some of them stepped forward, ready to teach Lu Qing a lesson for his audacity.
"Xuan Xin, stop!"
However, the leading senior monk intervened, stopping the monk named Xuan Ming from taking action.
He took a step forward, pressed his palms together, and addressed Lu Qing, "You have misunderstood, benefactor. Our intentions towards your master were not malicious; we were merely engaging in a friendly exchange and debate.
It is you who interrupted our match and injured one of our Xuankong Mountain disciples.
I believe it is you who owes Xuankong Mountain an explanation for your actions."
Upon hearing these words, not only did the old doctor's face turn angry, but even the surrounding powerful cultivators were astonished.
It seemed that the senior monk from Xuankong Mountain had surprised them all with his statement.
Only those from the other Three Secret Lands, who were familiar with Xuankong Mountain's nature, revealed a knowing expression.
Someone even whispered disdainfully, "That old bald donkey, Xuan Ming, is still so shameless."
"Misunderstanding?" Lu Qing, however, did not seem surprised by Xuan Ming's words. He replied coldly, "The Vajra Demon-Subduing Formation, a secret formation of Xuankong Mountain.
It can alter one's mind and turn them into a puppet under your control through the power of Buddhist chants.
You intended to use such an evil formation to turn my master into your puppet.
And now you dare to claim it was a misunderstanding?
Xuankong Mountain, one of the Four Secret Lands, is indeed shameless and twisted. Is this the kind of despicable, evil place it truly is?"
Lu Qing knew that his master was not good with words, so he directly exposed the sinister nature of the formation used by Xuankong Mountain.
As expected, his words shocked everyone, except for those from the other Three Secret Lands.
The other martial arts masters were stunned to learn about the terrifying power of the formation that Xuankong Mountain had deployed.
The ability to alter one's mind, erasing their self-awareness and turning them into puppets, was truly frightening.
The powerful cultivators present had all reached their current realm through years of hard work and battles.
Each of them had a strong, independent character, a firm will, and a resilient mind.
Even the prospect of death did not scare them easily.
However, the thought of losing their self-awareness and becoming puppets under someone else's control was far more terrifying than death itself.
In an instant, the gazes of all the cultivators towards the monks of Xuankong Mountain turned wary and cautious.
The monks of Xuankong Mountain were surprised that Lu Qing knew so much about their secret Vajra Demon-Subduing Formation.
They were taken aback for a moment but quickly recovered.
"Amitabha." Senior Monk Xuan Ming chanted another Buddhist mantra and continued, "Benefactor, you have indeed misunderstood.
It is true that we deployed the Vajra Demon-Subduing Formation.
However, this formation is not meant to turn people into puppets, as you claim. On the contrary, the Vajra Demon-Subduing Formation is a formation used by our Xuankong Mountain to subdue demons and evil spirits.
It can not only subdue external demons but also internal demons within one's heart.
Earlier, we noticed that this elderly gentleman had just emerged from the Sacred Pool, seemingly having gained some insight.
Furthermore, he exhibited the aura of merit and virtue, unique to those who practice the Buddhist path. Thus, we wanted to engage in a discussion with him.
However, during our exchange, we discovered that this elderly gentleman seemed to have given birth to internal demons after his enlightenment at the Sacred Pool.
Hence, we decided to use the Vajra Demon-Subduing Formation to help him subdue these internal demons.
But we never expected you to misunderstand our intentions, and for that, we apologize."
Senior Monk Xuan Ming's explanation was heartfelt and sincere, causing the surrounding cultivators to hesitate once again. They found it difficult to discern who was telling the truth—Xuan Ming or Lu Qing.
Lu Qing was impressed by Xuan Ming's ability to twist the truth so skillfully even at this point.
July 14, 2024
Lu Qing's calm expression as he pointed his sword at the crowd from Xuankong Mountain surprised everyone. However, no one dared to underestimate his words after witnessing his powerful strike that severely injured a Precelestial Realm master from one of the Four Secret Lands.
"Arrogant!" Xuan Nu began to meditate and heal his injuries with the support of the other senior monks.
But the senior monks of Xuankong Mountain, known for their arrogance, could not tolerate being threatened by a young man like Lu Qing. Some of them stepped forward, ready to teach him a lesson.
"Xuan Xin, stop!" However, the leading senior monk intervened, preventing Xuan Ming from taking action. He took a step forward, pressed his palms together, and addressed Lu Qing, "You have misunderstood, benefactor. Our intentions towards your master were not malicious; we intended to engage in a friendly exchange and debate.
It is you who interrupted our match and injured one of our Xuankong Mountain disciples. I believe it is you who owes Xuankong Mountain an explanation."
Upon hearing these words, not only did the old doctor's face turn angry, but even the surrounding powerful cultivators were astonished. The senior monk from Xuankong Mountain had surprised them all with his statement.
Only those from the other Three Secret Lands, familiar with Xuankong Mountain's nature, revealed a knowing expression. Someone even whispered disdainfully, "That old bald donkey, Xuan Ming, never changes."
"Misunderstanding?" Lu Qing, however, was not surprised by Xuan Ming's words. He replied coldly, "The Vajra Demon-Subduing Formation, a secret formation of Xuankong Mountain, can alter one's mind and turn them into puppets under your control through Buddhist chants. You intended to use such an evil formation on my master, and now you dare to claim it was a misunderstanding? Xuankong Mountain, one of the Four Secret Lands, is indeed shameless and twisted. Is this your true nature?"
Lu Qing knew that his master was not good with words, so he directly exposed the sinister nature of the formation used by Xuankong Mountain. As expected, his words shocked everyone, except for those from the other Three Secret Lands.
The other martial arts masters were stunned to learn about the terrifying power of the formation that Xuankong Mountain had deployed. The ability to alter one's mind, erasing their self-awareness and turning them into puppets, was truly frightening.
The powerful cultivators present had all reached their current realm through hard work and battles. Each of them had a strong character, a firm will, and a resilient mind. Even the prospect of death did not scare them easily.
However, the thought of losing their self-awareness and becoming puppets under someone else's control was far more terrifying than death itself. In an instant, the gazes of all the cultivators towards the monks of Xuankong Mountain turned wary and cautious.
The monks of Xuankong Mountain were surprised that Lu Qing knew so much about their secret formation. They were taken aback for a moment but quickly recovered.
"Amitabha." Senior Monk Xuan Ming chanted a Buddhist mantra and continued, "Benefactor, you have misunderstood. It is true that we deployed the Vajra Demon-Subduing Formation. However, this formation is not meant to turn people into puppets, as you claim. On the contrary, it is used to subdue demons and evil spirits, both external and internal.
Earlier, we noticed that this elderly gentleman had emerged from the Sacred Pool with an aura of merit and virtue, unique to those who practice the Buddhist path. Thus, we wanted to engage in a discussion with him. However, during our exchange, we discovered that he seemed to have given birth to internal demons after his enlightenment. Hence, we decided to use the formation to help him subdue these demons. But we never expected you to misunderstand our intentions, and for that, we apologize."
Senior Monk Xuan Ming's explanation was heartfelt and sincere, causing the surrounding cultivators to hesitate once again. They found it difficult to discern who was telling the truth—Xuan Ming or Lu Qing.
Lu Qing was impressed by Xuan Ming's ability to twist the truth so skillfully, even at this point. "Your apologies mean nothing to me, old bald donkey. I only care about actions. Since you're so eager to help my master dispel his 'internal demons,' why don't you show some sincerity and kowtow to him?"
Lu Qing's words caused the surrounding cultivators to chuckle, finding the suggestion amusing. The monks of Xuankong Mountain, on the other hand, were stunned. They never expected Lu Qing to make such a request.
"Kowtow to him?" Xuan Ming asked, his expression turning ugly. "Benefactor, you must be joking. How can you ask us, monks of Xuankong Mountain, to kowtow to a layman? This is simply disrespectful to the Buddha!"
"Oh?" Lu Qing raised an eyebrow. "So, you admit that you were trying to turn my master into your puppet, and now you refuse to show sincerity by kowtowing to him? It seems that your so-called apology was nothing but empty words.
Fine, since you refuse to show sincerity, then don't blame me for being impolite." Lu Qing's eyes narrowed dangerously as he slowly drew his sword, the air around him becoming heavy with killing intent.
The surrounding cultivators felt a chill run down their spines as they sensed the deadly aura emanating from Lu Qing. Even the powerful cultivators from the other Three Secret Lands felt a sense of danger, and their expressions turned grave.
As for the monks of Xuankong Mountain, their faces paled, and they unconsciously took a step back. They could feel the killing intent radiating from Lu Qing, and they knew that he was not bluffing. If they didn't handle this situation carefully, they might end up dead.
"Wait!" Xuan Ming shouted, his face filled with hesitation. He knew that Lu Qing was not someone to be trifled with, and the current situation was becoming increasingly unfavorable for them.
"What now, old bald donkey?" Lu Qing asked, his voice cold and indifferent. "Are you finally going to admit your true intentions and apologize sincerely, or do you plan to continue with your deception?"
Xuan Ming's expression twisted with anger and frustration. He knew that Lu Qing had them at a disadvantage, and their initial plan had failed miserably. However, he was not one to back down easily. "Fine, benefactor. If that is what it takes to prove our sincerity, then we shall kowtow to your master. After all, it is important to clear any misunderstandings."
As Xuan Ming and the other monks of Xuankong Mountain prepared to kowtow, Lu Qing suddenly spoke up, "No need. I have no interest in seeing your hypocritical display. My master and I shall take our leave now. If you dare to pursue us or cause any more trouble, don't blame me for being impolite."
With that, Lu Qing turned and began to walk away, his master by his side. The surrounding cultivators watched them leave, some with admiration, others with apprehension. They knew that Lu Qing had just displayed incredible wit and cunning, outmaneuvering the monks of Xuankong Mountain.
As for the monks, their faces were as dark as thunder, their eyes filled with hatred and resentment. They had never been so humiliated, and they swore that they would make Lu Qing pay for this insult.
(End of Chapter)
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