Chapter 1220 - 406: Endless Calamity (Double-Length - )

Chapter 1220: Chapter 406: Endless Calamity (Double-Length Chapter)

The internal rivalry among the Scholarly Cultivators is equally intense.

The Qin, Chu, and Wu factions are merely the prominent ones among them.

"But at present, the Great Ming Dynasty seems to have a posture of consolidation," Lei Jun speculated.

Chu Kun: "Several incidents have occurred, including the Mortal Tao Country of Great Ming and Little Ming Court, along with the connection between the Mortal World of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms and Guixu, and the merging of the Northwestern tribal crisis with the Sumi Karma Department — these events happening together in a short period may have stirred the Ming rulers and ministers?"

"It’s not impossible," Lei Jun said. "Of course, expecting everyone to unite closely and work as one is unlikely, but with limited cooperation and avoiding tripping each other, the power they could unleash would be considerable."

Chu Kun: "So, this initial united force, where is it directed?"

He pondered for a moment: "It should not be towards us or Guicang, right?"

It’s not because of the failure of actions by Mu Chunyang, Liu Chong, and others.

But because both the Great Tang and Guicang are ultimately outside the Ming Realm.

"After receiving news from Master Xiao and you, Zhang and Meng, the two Laymen, have intentions to visit the Ming Realm," Lei Jun remarked.

"As for whether you want to return to the Great Tang, you can decide for yourself," Lei Jun told Chu Kun.

Chu Kun: "Coincidentally, I have some unfinished business here in the Ming Realm, so I might as well stay a bit longer."

Lei Jun: "Alright, stay vigilant."

Chu Kun: "Please rest assured, Sect Leader Brother."

.........

In Guicang, having received replies from aunt Zhang Wantong and Celestial Master Lei Jun, Zhang Hui turned to Meng Shaojie and said: "Aunt and Celestial Master Lei have no objections, Xiaosan has already arrived in Guicang to take my place, we can depart."

Meng Shaojie: "Please, Brother Jingtong."

Zhang Hui picked up the pen, and began sketching in the void in front of him, as if using air as paper, to draw a "portal."

The portal remained illusory, but with a flash of brilliance, it seemed to emerge from the flat painting into the real world.

Watching from the side, Meng Shaojie nodded repeatedly.

Even for cultivators of the Ninth Heavenly Layer, casually opening a Void Gateway between two realms is difficult.

Yet this is Zhang Hui’s personal ability.

To be precise, he is using his literary talent and artwork to recreate a Void Gateway that he has seen before and existed in the past.

Similar works are gradually becoming fewer, as accumulating again is challenging.

Currently, as long as there is no top expert on the opposite side hindering, he can effortlessly reopen the Void Gateway from Guicang to the Ming Realm.

For Meng Shaojie, who studies Scriptures Studies, with future improvement in realm, acquiring such skills is possible, but he leans more towards text, less adept than Zhang Hui with ink and painting.

Zhang Hui’s brush didn’t stop, generating a vast amount of cloud mist.

After entering the Void Gateway, Zhang Hui and Meng Shaojie didn’t close the portal, instead shrouded it in mist, hiding it within Guicang’s cloud layers.

Given the unclear current situation in the Ming Realm, Zhang Hui and Meng Shaojie proceeded discreetly.

On the opposite side of the portal, Zhang Hui and Meng Shaojie appeared amidst the emerald mountains and jade waters.

Two individuals were already waiting here.

A scholar in a blue robe and a Taoist in a purple robe.

They were Xiao Chunhui and Chu Kun.

"Mr. Xiao, Elder Chu." Zhang Hui, Meng Shaojie stepped forward to greet them.

Xiao Chunhui looked around and smiled, "Let’s catch up later."

Zhang Hui nodded slightly.

He could already sense Ming Cultivators stationed further away observing this mountainous region.

Top experts like Mu Chunyang and Liu Chong have retreated, yet Ming still keeps people stationed to monitor these mountains.

But in this situation, those stationed cannot match Mu Chunyang and Liu Chong in cultivation strength.

Moreover, having Xiao Chunhui and Chu Kun here to collaborate inside and out.

Mystical yet unfamiliar air currents shrouded this mountainous region, concealing it from the vision and perception of Ming Cultivators from afar.

It seems crafted by a Confucian Cultivator, by Mr. Xiao... Meng Shaojie speculated in his heart.

Beside him, Chu Kun also felt Xiao Chunhui’s cultivation differed from when last seen in the Tang Mortal World, had it not been confirmed beforehand, he wouldn’t be certain if it was indeed Xiao Chunhui’s work.

Nevertheless, Xiao Chunhui could only maintain this temporarily.

Under Zhang Hui’s ink and painting, the Void Gateway leading to Guicang seemed invisible, as the beautiful landscapes reverted to their original state.

Such conditions, only top experts could detect.

Even if discovered, Xiao Xueting had already arrived in Guicang, ensuring nothing would go wrong.

Chu Kun, Zhang Hui, and others left the mountainous region.

From afar, the Ming Cultivators monitoring this place saw no abnormal signs regarding the wilderness.

"Congratulations, Mr. Xiao, on your cultivation reaching a new height, attaining the Eighth Heavenly Layer," Meng Shaojie congratulated Xiao Chunhui after reaching a peaceful territory.

Zhang Hui was curious: "Sir, your current research seems unrelated to the generations of Scripture Studies of the Xiao Clan from Longwai?"

Xiao Chunhui smiled and said, "It’s just a little superficial knowledge, still quite rudimentary, let’s discuss it later."

Zhang Hui and Meng Shaojie exchanged looks: "Judging from Mr. Xiao’s remark, we have ample time, does this mean the upcoming...?

"It’s basically confirmed to be the Northern tribes and the Western Regions’ Sumi Karma Department," Xiao Chunhui replied.

Zhang Hui: "The Ming Emperor intends to wage war northward, and the Wu Party aims to suppress the Qin Faction through this?"

Within Ming’s court, the Qin Faction is an influential power closely linked to the Three Qins and Nine Borders territory.

They face the tribes directly, constantly clashing yet also having interactions, the situation is complex and unfathomable.

However, as the Northern tribes join forces with the Western Buddhist Sect, their invasions on Ming’s Northwest grew intense.

Today’s Ming Emperor and the Wu Party wield the sword aimed squarely at the Northwest.

With Wu Party already being powerful, now having the Emperor’s decree and popular support, they’re in high spirits, leaving the Qin Faction struggling.