Episode 114

  In a side hall of the Yi Xiu Immortal Mansion, several high-ranking members of the Yi Xiu Sect were seated in a circle.

  "What happened to the recent disappearance of the disciples in the sect?"

  "I have ordered that no disciple of the sect is allowed to go out without a reason, and no one can act alone. However, the truth behind this matter still cannot be investigated clearly."

  When the eight great masters asked questions, the gate master replied with a bow.

  "This matter will be handed over, and a thorough investigation will be conducted. What's more important is the matter of the great array at the beginning of the dynasty. The Great Ancestor ordered that he only wants results, without asking about anything else. The High Ancestors have already returned from their travels, we just need to speed up the deployment of the great array, if there's an emergency, someone will naturally take care of it."

  "Yes!"

  "Where is the true man of Taiyi?"

  "What instructions does the venerable High Ancestor have for those of us gathered here?"

  "From now on, you will follow the master of the house and act accordingly. You can only move at the master's command, and must not disobey!"

  The Jurchen people were shocked, they themselves were of the Gaozong lineage. Usually, they only followed the orders of the elder council to suppress the power of the main family lineage, but now... ...but had no choice and could only nod in agreement.

  "Yes!"

  The master of the door sneered in his heart. The two old ancestors have returned, and there are also changes in the door! Thinking so in his heart, he said with his mouth:

  "Gaozong the Great Elder, Master Big Sister has always discussed matters with me since we met, never slackening. At this extraordinary time, our door is naturally more united as one."

  "Alright, alright! Everyone proceed with the plan."

  Everyone bowed and retreated.

  "Master of the door, you and your wife stay behind."

  "Yes."

  The two men looked at each other and then returned to their positions, waiting for orders. When the palace gates were closed, the eight senior officials remained silent for a long time. The hall was quiet for a moment, as if empty.

  "How can Master be so silent and still? It's as if my husband and I have been too rash!"

  A soft and ethereal voice suddenly floated in, like a celestial sound that awakened the ears and entered the heart. The host and the female guest looked at each other and stood up, both greatly shocked in their hearts. Such a sound that disturbed people's minds, emerged from nature, flowed into language, without intention, without force, plain and calm, as if chatting leisurely, what kind of skill is this!

  The Eight Great Ones also rose and paid their respects:

  "Two venerable ancestors have arrived, we humbly welcome them."

  "You're welcome."

  While speaking, the person had not yet arrived. When the host and the woman reopened their eyes, a young couple was already seated quietly in their seats.

  The Jurchen people looked up and saw that the two old ancestors were only about twenty years old, both with a handsome and elegant appearance. These two are the great ancestors of the Yixiu Gate, the Great Elder and the Taizong Great Elder couple, with a reputation that shook the world and spread far and wide. Moreover, because they were master and apprentice who fell in love and became husband and wife, they were known as the "Husband and Wife who Governed the Realm".

  "Your Majesty, the matter of breaking the Heavenly Array is of great importance. My husband and I have also returned because of this matter. We two have just arrived and do not understand the situation. The Great Ancestor has spoken, asking us to assist you all. If there's anything, please give orders as needed."

  "I dare not! It's just that if there are things that our sect can't resolve, I hope the two of you will lend a hand!"

  "Alright! Then my husband and I will return home now."

  "See off the old ancestor."

  The superior man and the host, along with the Jurchen people, all rose to see him off, bowing respectfully for a long time before stopping.

  "Master of the Gate, give the order, use all your strength, and pierce through the secrets of the heavens."

  "Yes. I understand. There is one more thing, please let the great elder Gaozong decide."

  "What's wrong?"

  "It is precisely the inexplicable disappearance of the mysterious repairman at the door."

  "This matter you all go and settle it yourselves!"

  "The ancestors are just missing persons, all of whom are related to the Tai Chu Great Formation."

  "Hmm! In that case, we can't just ignore it. Are there any clues?"

  "Returning to our ancestors, not yet for now."

  "This matter must be investigated by a female officer and resolved as soon as possible, no delay is allowed."

  "Yes! Great Elder."

  The superior waved his hand, and both the master of the door and the female true person bowed and retreated.

  "Master, I see that our senior brother's complexion is uneven and he has a hidden worried look!"

  "Sister Shī, several old ancestors will entrust him with the power to break through the sky, it's strange if he doesn't worry! Even you and I, if we're not in a good mood, our lives will be at risk!"

  "Alas! How could I have known?! Doing one's best is all that can be done, what else can be done? Younger brother, if you have any matters, just give the order."

  "Alas! Eldest sister, what instructions! We two can only discuss and plan at all times, and then take action after a decision is made. Otherwise..."

  The two parted ways and immediately returned to their residence.

  "You're like a little girl, go call your teacher brother over."

  Chang'e was doing her homework in the courtyard when she saw Taiyi Female Zhenren arriving on a cloud, and she bowed to pay her respects. The female immortal hastily instructed her.

  "Yes! Master."

  Chang'e furrowed her brow and hastily departed for the land of Gao Yun.

  "This woman is normally kind and gentle, handling matters without haste or urgency. Today she's acting like this, as if something big has happened?"

  After a while, Chang'er and Gao Wuyou came to see her. The True Person of the Primordial Heaven raised her eyes and looked at Gao Wuyou, saying:

  "If you would step aside, I have something to ask without reserve."

  "Yes."

  Chang'e secretly left, and at the same time hid a strand of her divine consciousness in a flower bud in the hall.

  "Nothing will happen, is there anything going on at home recently?"

  "Returning to Master, there are over a dozen disciples in the sect who have mysteriously gone missing, and no one knows the reason. The middle and lower-level disciples are speculating wildly."

  "Oh! The disappearance of a disciple is a frequent occurrence, what's surprising about it?"

  "This time is different from before. Before, it was just a matter of losing one or two people for a while, but this time it's dozens of people at once."

  "Is there anyone among the disciples who has discovered a clue?"

  "This, it seems like some of the lower-ranking disciples in several sects have said something, but the disciple didn't pay attention."

  "Oh! Don't worry, I have a major task for you now. If you succeed, there will be a heavy reward in the door, even if it's for your master, I will also reward you with magical treasures and elixirs."

  "Please instruct me, Master! I am willing to die ten thousand times!"

  "You may secretly gather a team to investigate the disappearance of your fellow disciple. If you encounter danger, do not act rashly, and immediately inform me."

  "Yes! Disciple obeys orders! But how will Master assemble the troops?"

  "In the Gate of Gates, you are the master below me. Among the lower-ranking disciples, choose whoever you want, regardless of their abilities or magical powers, they will all be under your control."

  "Which temple is this institution under? How many people are there?"

  "You will be in charge of one palace, directly under my command. You will not take orders from anyone else. As for the number of people, let's set it at fifty for now."

  "Too good! Master, I will not disappoint your expectations."

  "There will be no problem, this matter should be completed within three days, and then verified within fifteen days."

  "Master, I'm afraid this time is too..."

  "It's like this, if you can't, then I'll find someone else to take charge."

  "Master, I understand. But after it's all over, this temple..."

  "Don't worry, I've already gathered the power of this temple. How can it be withdrawn again? It's just that the personnel must be reliable, the divine power must be condensed to the top, and the selected person must have a special skill."

  "Yes! The disciple understands. However, Lin Jiang is under the command of the sect leader and is in charge of supervision. Matters like this are usually handled by him!"

  "Hum! He is not under my gate, how dare I use him!"

  "Yes, Master. I will exert all my strength!"

  "Alright, go and draft the list first, then present it for me to review."

  "Yes! Master."

  "Be careful, this matter must be carried out in secret, and no unrelated person should be disturbed. If the chosen one does not surrender, kill him, and absolutely do not leak a single bit of this secret."

  "Yes! Master."

  Gao Wuyou comes out.

  Chang'er heard this and sighed:

  "The ruthless and poisonous methods of human cultivators, whether orthodox or heretical, are even more formidable than those of demonic cultivators!"