Almost at the same time when the whole city was in turmoil, a large crowd of people gathered inside and outside the old temple, all of whom wore looks of astonishment.
Not long ago, countless people heard a piercing scream from Master Ci Xian.
At that time, due to the bright light, many people's vision was affected, and they had no idea what had happened.
It wasn't until the bright light dissipated a while later that everyone saw Chen Yun still sitting on the chair calmly and not moving at all.
However, Master Ci Xian had vanished without a trace.
Li Ye Ruan, Hai Zi Hua, and Xiao Dian Shi, along with dozens of ordinary people, were initially baffled and pondering where Master Ci Xian had gone.
But as they followed the gaze of Li Ming and Zhu Li Hun Hao, who were looking up slightly, they suddenly noticed a tiny black dot in the sky, descending at an incredible speed.
Ordinary people's vision is always limited.
It was unclear whether the tiny black dot was Master Ci Xian.
But after a moment, the figure descending grew increasingly larger.
Gradually, people could see that the figure's clothing was a brightly red Buddhist robe.
It goes without saying that the person who was descending at an incredible speed, so fast that he was frictioning with the air and his whole body was burning with fierce flames, must be Master Ci Xian!
Hai Zi Hua was utterly shocked at the time, clearly unaware of why Master Ci Xian, who was on the attacking side against Chen Yun, was instead hurled upwards.
Ye Li Ruan also looked perplexed.
Xiao Dian Shi, along with the entire Guan Yu Yuan of Ying Xun Yuan and dozens of bystanders, looked puzzled.
However, they all knew one thing for sure: Master Ci Xian's sudden upward surge and subsequent fierce descent were undoubtedly related to the young Taoist who was sitting there calmly and composed.
At this thought, both Hai Zi Hua and Ye Li Ruan, as well as others like Xiao Dian Shi and the officials from the Guan Yu Yuan, were secretly shocked.
They simply couldn't believe that the illustrious Master Ci Xian, who had once subdued dragons and wielded a formidable reputation, could not even survive a single exchange against this young Taoist master.
This...
This Taoist... isn't he too powerful?
Xiao Dian Shi was reminded of his earlier disrespect towards the young Taoist.
And upon learning that the other party's cultivation and realm were far beyond that of the renowned Master Ci Xian.
Xiao Dian Shi was terrified and his forehead involuntarily broke out in cold sweat.
I'm really afraid that Chen Yun will remember this grudge.
To look for trouble with him again later!
Not only did Xiao Dian Shi show a face full of distress in an instant.
The officials from the Guan Yu Yuan of Ying Xun Yuan, almost all at the same time point, were one by one filled with the same idea as Xiao Dian Shi, and they were scared and pale.
At this moment, they not only felt an immense awe at Chen Yun's awe-inspiring cultivation, but they were also too terrified to even dare to look directly at his figure!
Different from all the ordinary people.
Li Ming and Zhu Li Hun Hao naturally saw what had happened just now.
They saw Chen Yun's body burst with golden light, transforming into an eight-trigram mirror that enveloped his figure and then erupted with unimaginable power.
As for Li Ming, he was a high-level Taoist master and knew that such a spectacular and magnificent action was something he couldn't accomplish. Therefore, his instinctive gaze towards Chen Yun also filled with a sense of fear.
As for Zhu Li Hun Hao, he felt that he could also achieve the scene that Chen Yun had just performed. However, he asked himself seriously, no matter how he tried, he could not be as calm and relaxed as Chen Yun when practicing his law.
At this moment, Zhu Li Hun Hao finally realized how powerful Chen Yun truly was, far beyond him!
Zhu Li Hun Hao's pupils contracted involuntarily.
He was just one step away from achieving the state of becoming a deity, thus truly freeing himself from the shackles of life span.
He could be said to be standing at the peak of all mortals.
And now, this Taoist master from the south seems to be stronger than him, even as a late-stage Taoist master?
Zhu Li Hun Hao thought at the time that Chen Yun had probably already become a true immortal, and was so scared that his legs went weak, almost kneeling down on the ground.
But upon careful thought, he realized that Chen Yun acted with such recklessness when striking Master Ci Xian, who had not yet achieved immortality.
Clearly not a person who had achieved immortality.
Even though Zhu Li Hun Hao had come to understand that Chen Yun was not an immortal after figuring things out, his inner shock only intensified.
A person who had not yet achieved immortality.
So he has cultivation and realm far beyond a late-stage Taoist master?
How unbelievable!
While there may be differences in strength among late-stage Taoist masters, none would evoke an overwhelming sense of invincibility like the young Taoist before Zhu Li Hun Hao.
This only means one thing: the highly skilled Taoist from the south has cultivation and realm that are already infinitely close to immortals.
It's the true kind of nearness, not like his own late-stage Taoist master realm where, even if one hundred thousand were gathered together, they would not be a match for an immortal.
How does he train himself?
How can he cultivate to such an unparalleled realm?
Zhu Li Hun Hao was truly shocked and amazed. At the same time, he shared the same massive question with the Buddhist, Confucian, and shamanic monks who were watching from a distance.
Such a formidable Taoist master could not possibly be an anonymous figure.
Then, this young Taoist master must be one of the renowned and prestigious high-level Taoists.
It's not just Zhu Li Hun Hao who thinks this.
Li Ming, Ye Li Ruan, Xiao Dian Shi, and almost everyone at the scene except for Hai Zi Hua were all silently guessing about Chen Yun's identity.
As for Hai Zi Hua, although he knew Chen Yun's name and the master he followed, he really didn't know about any of the impressive achievements Chen Yun had had, so for a while, he was curious to know if this Chen Taoist was someone who suddenly appeared from a rock or had already gained a reputation long ago.
These thoughts flickered through their minds.
The next moment, there was a thunderous explosion.
The crowd only saw Master Ci Xian land heavily in front of Chen Yun, directly penetrating the ground and creating a large hole, filled with dust.
Yet even with such a massive commotion that the ground was fractured, not even a ripple was generated within one meter of the bench Chen Yun was seated on.
"Cough, cough, cough, cough."
Master Ci Xian's hacking cough echoed from the hole.
Then, a stream of Buddhist light rippled, and he flew out of the hole.
Everyone turned their gaze towards Master Ci Xian.
What they saw was nothing like the appearance of a high-level Taoist master at the beginning.
At this moment, Master Ci Xian looked quite disheveled.
Not only was his robe torn to shreds.
Furthermore, he looked rather disheveled and dusty.
But most importantly, he had not been injured.
It was obvious to everyone that this was the result of Chen Yun holding back.
To be honest, if Chen Yun had not held back, even if Master Ci Xian had spat blood or something, it would have been easier to accept.
Now, with Master Ci Xian uninjured despite not being the opponent's match, it seemed more like he had been mocked by Chen Yun.
Master Ci Xian naturally thought of this as well, feeling his face grow hot.
He knew why Chen Yun had been mocking him.
Simply put, it was because his underhanded move had been exposed.
That's why Chen Yun mocked him.
Master Ci Xian's heart was boiling with anger, but he dared not show it.
He could only try to act as if he didn't care and bow with his hands clasped together, saying: "The Daoist brother has profound powers. The humble monk is no match for him."
Chen Yun said without expression, "Since you are not my opponent and have not been able to move me in the least, then..."
His gaze turned towards Zhu Li Hun Hao, "It's your turn to act. Hurry up and finish, the humble monk still has to discuss Dao with Brother Liu."
Everyone's eyes snapped to Zhu Li Hun Hao at once.
They wanted to know if Zhu Li Hun Hao had any abilities stronger than those of Li Ming and Master Ci Xian, and whether he could move the "Invincible War God."
Unexpectedly, Zhu Li Hun Hao neither chose to strike nor declined to do so.
Taking a step forward, Zhu Li Hun Hao bowed to Chen Yun and asked, "May I inquire after your name and surname, sir?"
Yes, exactly!
Who is this Taoist master?
Ye Li Ruan, Xiao Dian Shi, and the dozens of people on the scene all looked curiously at Chen Yun's face, wanting to know his identity.
Chen Yun calmly introduced himself: "The humble monk is from the Pure Yang Sect of Zhong Nanshan's Jing Yang Temple, a disciple of Zheng Yang Zhenren. My family name is Chen, my given name is Piao, and my courtesy name is Chong Yong."
Chen Pu?
Why haven't I heard of this name before?
Ye Li Ruan, Xiao Dian Shi, and the other mortals looked utterly confused.
Many commoners and guards from the Guan Yu Yuan didn't even know about Mount Zhongnan.
It's understandable, given the lack of information in ancient times.
And the Khitans are far from the Central Plains.
Plus, the Shamanic Church, Buddhism, and Confucianism blocked Taoism's information.
It's natural that people wouldn't know.
Of course, not everyone is unaware.
Ye Li Ruan and Xiao Dian Shi have heard of Mount Zhongnan.
Knowing that it is a sacred and repeatedly divine land of heavenly rewards in the Central Plains.
But they really don't know about the Jing Yang Temple of Propagation of Taoism, nor do they know who Zheng Yang Zhenren is.
Well, that's mainly because Chen Yun didn't mention Han Zhongli, one of the Eight Immortals.
Otherwise, Ye Li Ruan and Xiao Dian Shi would have known.
That's because no one has heard of Chen Pu.
Moreover, they are unaware of the Jing Yang Temple of Propagation of Taoism in Zhong Nanshan.
For a moment, Ye Li Ruan, Xiao Dian Shi, and the other mortals thought that this Taoist master was someone unknown to history.
However, just as these commoners had just formed this idea,
Li Ming's face immediately turned into a look of shock and astonishment, stammering, "You… you are Mr. Chen Pu, right?"
What?
Does the name Chen Pu have a lot of fame?
Ye Li Ruan, Xiao Dian Shi, and Hai Zi Hua, among the ordinary people, all turned their heads involuntarily towards Li Ming, hoping to learn from him the extent of Chen Pu's fame.
As they turned their heads,
Just as they turned their heads, the Master Ci Xian standing in front of Chen Yun inhaled a mouthful of cold air, appearing shocked to the extreme and saying, "You really are Mr. Chen Pu, also known as the Niyuan Master? Mr. Chen?"
Chen Yun was somewhat surprised and said, "Niyuan Master? Who gave me that nickname? I truly do not know, but I am indeed Chen Pu from Qingcheng Mountain."
Ye Li Ruan, Xiao Dian Shi, Hai Zi Hua, and the other commoners were all bewildered.
Wasn't it originally Mount Zhongnan?
How did it suddenly become Qingcheng Mountain now?
This made them feel confused at the same time, and they became even more curious about the Taoist master from the south.
At this time, Ye Li Ruan couldn't help but ask directly, "Master Ci Xian, is Mr. Chen famous in the Central Plains?"
Zhu Li Hun Hao sighed slightly and continued, "It's not just that he is famous."
Ye Li Ruan turned his head.
Hai Zi Hua also straightened up and listened attentively.
Xiao Dian Shi and everyone at the scene were all paying close attention.
As everyone focused their attention, Zhu Li Hun Hao spoke a sentence that moved everyone profoundly.
Everyone watched as Zhu Li Hun Hao spoke softly, "Mr. Chen has long been a true high-level Taoist in the Central Plains, whose name has reverberated throughout the Five Lakes and Four Seas, and the Five Mountains and Five Rivers."
(End of this chapter)
