Chapter 1951 Master Kong? (Part 2)

Seeing the person before them, everyone stood up in unison.

Although they were the leaders of the six great sects, compared to this person, they were still far inferior.

The six great sects were like six huge nations, each controlling one domain, but the Divine Communication Temple was spread throughout the world; wherever there were people, there was the Divine Communication Temple and Divine Communication Jade Talismans...

Though it contended for no territory, it actually controlled the world.

Moreover, no one knew how strong this person truly was.

Normal cultivators had a limited lifespan, but this person seemed never to age; thousands of years ago, he was already renowned and known to all under heaven, and now his appearance had not changed in the slightest.

Even though these few had long stood at the pinnacle of the continent, they still harbored respect and fear.

"Greetings, Hall Master Kong!"

They clasped their fists.

"No need for formalities!" The Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple smiled and sat down.

"The reason we troubled you to come this time is to discuss what to do about the Heavenly Bridge, which appears once every hundred years. Should we continue to abide by the previous agreement, or break the rules..."

The old man addressed as "Brother Han" spoke.

"Yes, Hall Master, over four thousand years ago, you alone crossed the Heavenly Bridge, defeated the temple's strong, obtained a single character, and founded the Divine Communication Temple. You must be extremely familiar with the temple. It is most fitting for you to come and enlighten us!"

Sect Master Qin, who had spoken earlier, said.

"I have entered the temple, but its terror cannot be described in a few words. The Heavenly Bridge appears once every hundred years. Since it has not been successfully crossed for so many years, it is time for a change..."

The Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple smiled and was about to continue speaking when he saw "Brother Han" flip his wrist, and a jade talisman appeared in his palm.

Looking down at it, Brother Han's eyes lit up.

"What's wrong, Brother Han?" Sect Master Qin looked over.

"It's a report from within the sect, saying that a genius has appeared in the Sword Pavilion who has comprehended the sword intent left by the ancestors!" Brother Han laughed.

"Ancestral sword intent? Could it be... divine sword intent?"

The Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple was startled.

"Yes!" Brother Han did not deny it but nodded.

"Divine sword intent is said to be comprehensible and usable only by gods. One who comprehends this... will surely be extraordinary in the future! I wonder... what is the name of Brother Han's disciple?"

With a flicker in his eyes, the Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple smiled and looked over.

"This... I'm not entirely sure either. My subordinates haven't identified him yet; it's just that the ancestral sword intent resonated!" Brother Han nodded.

"Oh!" The Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple smiled and did not press further: "Since such a talent has appeared, the Heavenly Bridge may indeed need to be changed. However, how to change it requires Brother Han to first find this genius. Only when we know exactly who it is, and what abilities and strength he possesses, can we plan better!"

"That's true..."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

"Alright, let's end it here. We'll gather again next time!"

The Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple said.

"Mm!"

With the discussion settled, they said no more and departed one after another. As soon as Brother Han flew far away, he heard wind whistling behind him, and the Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple blocked his path.

"Hall Master Kong!"

Brother Han hastily clasped his fists.

"Brother Han, don't rush. The one who can comprehend divine sword intent will surely have a crucial impact on the Heavenly Bridge in the future. Although I don't know his current strength, as an elder, since I know of him, it is necessary to offer some guidance... This is a token representing my identity. If you find this person, please give it to him. With it, he can purchase any cultivation-enhancing treasures from the Divine Communication Temple for free!"

With a flick of his finger, a jade talisman appeared before him, and the Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple smiled slightly.

"Thank you, Hall Master Kong!"

Brother Han's eyes lit up.

The Divine Communication Temple was spread throughout the world. This jade token allowed one to purchase any cultivation-enhancing items for free, and its value was immeasurable!

In other words, possessing this jade talisman meant possessing the world's greatest wealth, and one need never worry about cultivation again!

The favor was truly immense!

"You're too kind! You should also know that the purpose of the Divine Communication Temple is to make cultivators stronger. When such a genius appears, I naturally extend a helping hand..."

The Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple smiled, his face showing a kindly expression.

"Hall Master Kong, your righteousness has always earned my admiration! If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave..."

After speaking, Brother Han flickered and vanished from the spot.

Watching him leave, the Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple clasped his hands behind his back, his eyes flickering as if lost in thought.

After a while, he looked up at the sky, as if speaking to someone else or muttering to himself: "After so many years, you have finally appeared, and... broken through the spatial barrier to come here... Hurry and appear; I have waited too long..."

Whoosh!

After his exclamation, the Hall Master of the Divine Communication Temple vanished.

If Zhang Xuan were here, he would surely recognize that this Hall Master's appearance was exactly the same as the Master Kong he had seen, without any difference.

Could it be that Master Kong came to the Upper Firmament thousands of years ago and has been here all along?

If so, why hasn't he returned to the Master Teacher Continent?

Not even a single message?

...

Zhang Xuan was unaware of everything that had happened in the Elder Hall and on the mountain peak. At this moment, he was looking at Cao Cheng before him.

He had sent this guy to gather information, but this fool had returned with a bruised and swollen face. If not for the Heavenly Dao True Qi bestowed earlier, he might have died.

"Just gathering information—how did this happen?"

He could no longer hold back.

The previous steward, Sun Qiang, could always get things done when sent out. Although he sometimes liked to show off and wasn't very reliable, at least he never came back beaten like this in less than half an hour!

"This... I..." Cao Chengli's face was full of embarrassment.

After quickly understanding the other's explanation, Zhang Xuan was speechless.

This guy was a bandit by origin, old habits die hard. He was supposed to ask around for information, but instead, seeing a very pretty menial disciple, he eagerly went over to flirt...

Then, as one could imagine, it was lucky he wasn't beaten to death on the spot.

"Lust is a knife. This is the Lingyun Sword Pavilion, not some small place like Xuanjiang City..." Zhang Xuan was at a loss for words.

This fool had way too much nerve!

Even a menial disciple of the Lingyun Sword Pavilion had at least the strength of the Great Sage Triple Realm. With your level of strength, you dared to flirt... truly not knowing if you want to live or die.

If others hadn't known he was one of Shan Xiaotian's men, they'd probably be collecting his corpse by now.

"But Young Master... you know me, I just can't resist this. I've been holding back for over ten days..."

Cao Chengli's face reddened.

Back when he went to brothels, he could call for seven girls at once, showing he was 'strong.' After becoming a bandit, he couldn't go a day without women... Although they were all brothel girls or willing ones, he never went idle...

After following the young master here, ten days on the road, he had long been pent up.

He thought that with his looks, he could seduce one back, but who knew he'd get beaten as soon as he spoke... unspeakable sorrow.

Seeing this guy so self-righteous, Zhang Xuan covered his forehead.

Shan Xiaotian was right; he shouldn't have taken this guy in back then...

How embarrassing!

"Shut up. How did the matter I asked you to handle go?"

"Well... Reporting to Young Master, I've inquired. The Tong Shen Jade Talismans of the Lingyun Sword Pavilion are sold in the inner disciples' own trading market, each priced at about twenty Sword Pavilion Coins!"

Seeing the young master angry, Cao Chengli didn't dare say more, scratching his head awkwardly.

"Twenty Sword Pavilion Coins?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

The number seemed small, but... he didn't know the purchasing power of a Sword Pavilion Coin.

"How many Sword Pavilion Coins is one low-grade Immortal Yuan Pill worth?"

He couldn't help asking.

"This... I haven't asked yet!" Cao Chengli gave an awkward smile.

"Where is the trading market?" Zhang Xuan continued.

"This... I haven't asked either!" Cao Chengli's mouth twitched.

"Then what did you ask?" Zhang Xuan's face grew darker.

"The girl who beat me just now is a subordinate of an inner disciple named Liu Lujie. She's 1.70 meters tall, measurements 85, 74, 88, legs at least one meter long, slender and fair, and straight... Young Master, let me tell you, I've seen countless women, and these are the best legs I've ever seen, bar none..."

Cao Chengli's eyes lit up.

"Enough..."

Zhang Xuan nearly exploded.

What the hell...

He sent him to handle serious matters, and he didn't do a thing, but he sure got this stuff clear...

Damn it...

Remember your identity! You came here to cultivate and serve the young master, not to pick up girls!

"Now go out and find the place where inner disciples trade. If you can't find it, I'll castrate you!"

With a cold snort, Zhang Xuan flicked his finger, and a sword qi flew out from between his fingers, tearing through the air.

"Yes..."

Feeling the sword qi, carrying a bone-chilling cold, constantly circling his crotch, Cao Chengli's face turned pale with fright, and he quickly clamped his legs together.

"If you still can't find it by tonight... I'll go tame a horse and have it rape you!"

Zhang Xuan continued.

Cao Chengli's anus tightened, cold sweat pouring out.

This master of his seemed quite proper, but when he got ruthless... how could he be so fierce?

Taming a horse to assault him...

Thinking of that night, that horse that knew martial arts and could serve tea... if it really assaulted him, he might not be able to resist!

Absolutely not!

"I'll go right away..."

Not daring to say another word, he turned and fled.

This time, with the threat, it wasn't long before he had the information clear.

"Young Master, the place where inner disciples trade is at the foot of this mountain. I also asked about the price of low-grade Immortal Yuan Pills; one pill is about two Sword Pavilion Coins!"

Cao Chengli said.

"Immortal Yuan Pills are two Sword Pavilion Coins? Tong Shen Jade Talismans... cost twenty? This... the price difference is too big!"

Zhang Xuan was stunned.

At the Star Shine City Tong Shen Temple, one Immortal Yuan Pill cost one hundred thousand Tong Shen Coins, while a Tong Shen Jade Talisman cost only twenty thousand!

Here, the talisman costs twenty, the pill only two... a tenfold difference.

In other words, the same Immortal Yuan Pill costs fifty times more there than here... really?

"I don't know why either, but that's the price I heard..." Cao Chengli quickly explained, while clamping his legs together, afraid the young master might get upset and cut him off.

"Take me to the inner disciples' trading place. I want to see for myself!"

Knowing that talking here was useless, Zhang Xuan stood up, called out, and walked outside.