"It's still a little bit hot."
Ji Yuan suddenly said this, and Zhong Pingxiu on the side also nodded slightly.
As if to confirm what Ji Yuan and Zhong Pingxiu said, the vibration of Wuliang Mountain continued for a short while and then gradually calmed down. Zuo Wuji's bronze skin was now glowing red and emitting steam.
"Hiss... huh... hiss... huh..."
Zuo Wuji took a few breaths, then loosened his hands and looked down at the ground. Although he had just felt some looseness, the solid rock at the root of the tree did not have any cracks. The entire ancient tree looked no different from before.
Zuo Wuji was not discouraged, because he could sense the ancient tree. The fact that he couldn't pull it up now only meant that he was not capable enough, not that the other party didn't recognize him.
"Mr. Ji, Master Zhong, it seems that I still need to hone my skills."
Zuo Wuji said with a smile after bowing to Ji Yuan and Zhong Pingxiu, and Zhong Pingxiu bowed.
"Mr. Wusheng can do this, which has already surprised Zhong and Mr. Ji. We thought that the tree would not move at all this time!"
Ji Yuan and others have returned to the top of the mountain where the ancient tree is. Li Feng looked up and down at Zuo Wuji, who was still with amazing momentum, and opened his mouth wide, feeling a little at a loss.
“Master Zuo, you just fought with Uncle Jin like an iron!”
"What do you mean by as red as iron? Is that so exaggerated?"
Zuo Wuji joked and then looked towards the golden armor.
"Brother Jin, this tree is really heavy. When I pull it up, I will have a weapon that suits me. You can use your golden hammer and I will use my flat stick. Let's have a good fight!"
Ji Yuan was sweating as he listened, muttering to himself that he wondered if this dead old tree had a spirit, and whether he understood why the "flat stick" was such a peerless divine weapon.
But on the other hand, Zuo Wuji's words to Jin Jia made the usually taciturn Jin Jia speak up.
"No need to wait, I will help you!"
Zuo Wuji was slightly stunned. Before he could say anything, the man in golden armor walked towards the dead tree step by step. In the process, a golden powder-like light was wrapped around his body. His already burly body became even stronger, and his appearance returned to that of a golden-armored general with a golden helmet, golden armor, and a red face and red skin.
"Uncle Jin..."
Li Feng stared at Jin Jia with his mouth wide open. This was the first time he saw Jin Jia's true appearance. In the past few years, he had always been a strong man in simple clothes.
Ji Yuan and Zhong Pingxiu didn't say anything, and Zuo Wuji didn't say anything for a while. He watched Jin Jia walk to the ancient tree, hugged the tree trunk without saying a word, and then exerted his terrifying force, trying to pull up the ancient tree.
"Boom..."
The whole mountain shook violently.
"Crunch, creak..."
A teeth-grinding creaking sound was heard, and the golden light on the golden armor became brighter and brighter, and the power of the earth gathered at the feet.
"Huh..."
Zuo Wuji stared at the golden armor's movements with wide eyes, but after just over ten breaths, the golden armor withdrew its force and the ancient tree remained motionless, which made Zuo Wuji inexplicably relieved.
Jin Jia turned around, looked at Zuo Wuji and said something.
"I, can't pull it out..."
Ji Yuan smiled and said something to comfort him.
"Friend Zhong has said before that this tree cannot be pulled up by sheer strength. It is waiting for Hero Zuo, and will wait until Hero Zuo can pull it up. There is no need to worry about him."
Jin Jia bowed respectfully to Ji Yuan.
"Accept the order!"
Zhong Pingxiu smiled and shook his head. He was indeed Mr. Ji's guardian general. It was indeed a little unexpected.
"You are all new to Wuliang Mountain. Please follow me to rest. We have everything you want, from simple meals to sumptuous fish and meat."
Li Feng subconsciously looked around the almost bare Wuliang Mountain. This damn place couldn't even grow grass, so how could there be fish and meat? But this immortal who could talk and laugh with Mr. Ji shouldn't lie, so he just followed Fayun.
Sure enough, Zhong Pingxiu was not a person who would deliberately be polite. He returned to the mountain where he had lived for many years and directly set up tables and chairs in the hall in the mountain. Plates of delicacies flew out from Zhong Pingxiu's sleeves, and the table was filled with a great variety of dishes. With another wave of his sleeves, some dishes immediately became steaming hot and fragrant, as if they had just been cooked.
Well, in Ji Yuan's opinion, Zhong Pingxiu, a "zombie dish" that had been hidden for who knows how long, was soulless when processed in this magical way, but he didn't hesitate at all when he picked up his chopsticks.
For Li Feng, his main task was to practice martial arts with Zuo Wuji in Wuliang Mountain. After dinner, he had already gone outside chasing the little paper crane, while Zuo Wuji, Ji Yuan and Zhong Pingxiu sat in the hall in the mountain with a big opening, and the man in golden armor was guarding behind Ji Yuan.
In addition to presenting the complete volume of "Huangquan" and explaining that Huangquan might have already arrived, what he talked about was naturally about Liangjie Mountain, and even more about the situation facing the current catastrophe of heaven and earth. It was also the first time that Zuo Wuji truly understood some of the crises of heaven and earth.
During the conversation, Ji Yuan and Zhong Pingxiu were the main ones talking. They each elaborated on their observations and changes over the years and thought about the possible consequences and responses. Although Zuo Wuji was just listening, he knew that there were some things that even masters like Ji Yuan and Zhong Pingxiu could not easily say out loud, but he was still deeply shocked.
Zuo Wuji never thought that the world that seemed to be relatively orderly was actually on the verge of destruction. Some people in different parts of the world were singing and dancing every night, some were living a life of drunkenness and dreams, and some were working hard to become stronger. Some were wasting their time, while others were fulfilled. However, for millions of people without ambition, the sky above their heads could collapse at any time.
"So, sir, you think that the dragon clan's efforts to open up the wasteland might become a breakthrough for those evil obstacles in the wasteland valley?"
Even though Ji Yuan didn't point it out clearly, Zhong Pingxiu already understood some things.
"That's right, but the matter of opening up the wasteland is a foregone conclusion. It is a grand event for the aquatic tribes in the world. For them, this is just a figment of their imagination. Even if the Chilong lineage can trust my plan, it can't shake the overall situation."
Zhongping should rest and think deeply.
"That's right, sir, you shouldn't even tell the Ying family, otherwise Madam Ying will be afraid and may give up the wasteland reclamation and break her oath, or even die, and the wasteland reclamation will not have much impact. Instead of that, it is better to let Madam Ying continue to lead the wasteland reclamation, at least she can grasp some directions."
"Ji thinks so too. Disasters are irreversible. If the variables are not in the wasteland, they will be somewhere else. Instead of doing this, it is better to wait for the wasteland to be opened."
Zhong Pingxiu also sighed helplessly.
“It’s a helpless move!”
Having said that, Ji Yuan and Zhong Pingxiu were not pessimistic. Instead, Zuo Wuji on the side became a little impatient.
"Mr. Ji, Master Zhong, I know I am weak, but if I can be of any use, I will do my best to help you and will never let the righteous path of this world disappear!"
Ji Yuan and Zhong Pingxiu's words did not make the point clear. Zuo Wuji still thought that it was a great catastrophe for the righteousness of heaven and earth, which might cause the world to fall into the hands of evil demons. However, this understanding is equally serious for ordinary people.
"Master Zuo is by no means a small force. I hope you can practice well in Wuliang Mountain. Perhaps within a few decades, there will be a great war. By then, as a martial saint, your martial arts and physique will be at their peak, which will surely surprise those villains in the deserted valley!"
Based solely on the movement revealed by Zuo Wuji when he pulled out the tree, Ji Yuan firmly believed that with the help of Wuliang Mountain, in fifty years at most and twenty years at least, Zuo Wuji's power would be enough to shock anyone in the world and produce the most brilliant fruit in martial arts.
"Don't worry, Mr. Ji. I will never slack off in my pursuit of the pinnacle of martial arts. When I succeed in my training, I will definitely surprise my masters and my parents!"
"Master Martial Saint, you are too modest. Your status as a Martial Saint has already surprised and delighted them all!"
"I am so ashamed, I am not worthy of this title..."
Zuo Wuji scratched his head for a rare moment. The title of Martial Saint was too important. He knew that he might have no rivals in the martial arts world, but how could the title of Martial Saint be limited to the martial arts world? It couldn't be limited to numbers. If a few True Demons and Heavenly Demons came, he would have to run away. How could he be qualified to be a Martial Saint
Ji Yuan also tried to comfort Zuo Wuji, but spoke to him very seriously.
"Then make yourself worthy. Ji hopes that when you, Zuo Wuji, are needed to step forward, you will be the martial saint at the top of the martial arts world. Is that okay?"
Although Zuo Wuji set extremely high standards for himself, he also had a rare pride in the world, but he seldom showed it. In such a scene, after just a moment's silence, Zuo Wuji sat upright with his head held high.
"Don't worry, Mr. Ji. I, Zuo Wuji, will never back down. When I, Zuo Wuji, need to step forward, I will definitely hold a flat stick and shoulder the great cause of heaven and earth. Since the title of Martial Saint is mine, I will never dishonor this name!"
Ji Yuan's pair of Dharma eyes, which had always been half-open, opened a little wider, and he vaguely felt the aura of Zuo Wuji at this moment. He pinched his knuckles under the table, then slowly closed his eyes, opened them again, stood up and bowed to Zuo Wuji.
"Master Martial Saint is so righteous!"
This scared Zuo Wuji, and he quickly stood up to return the greeting.
"Hey, Mr. Ji, you are really embarrassing me. You can't do this!"
"Haha, this calamity is difficult, and Master Zuo deserves this gift. Well, I have said what I need to say, and I have delivered what I need to deliver. Master Zuo, you can practice here with peace of mind..."
As he said that, Ji Yuan turned around and glanced at the golden armor.
"Jin Jia should also stay here to practice. He can practice more with the Martial Saint. How can he practice martial arts and physical fitness without anyone to practice with?"
"Thank you, Mr. Ji! Brother Jin, it seems that we will have to spend quite a while together, hahahaha... By the way, Mr. Ji, Feng'er is still young, if he doesn't want to stay here..."
"Well, Ji will stay here for two days and will choose an opportunity to talk to him."
"That's great!"
Two days later, when Ji Yuan left, except for the little paper crane that flew back from the top of the golden armor and reluctantly returned to the brocade bag in Ji Yuan's arms, none of the three people who came with him left. Li Feng was also determined to practice martial arts here with Zuo Wuji.
Moreover, Zuo Wuji and Jin Jia were carrying the reverse two-yin and yang suspended magnetic array talisman, so that when they were in Wuliang Mountain, they would directly bear its real gravity.
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As soon as Ji Yuan left Wuliang Mountain, the Xiezhi, which had been silent until then, made a sound coming out of his sleeves.
"I really don't feel comfortable in Wuliang Mountain. Ji Yuan, since Huangquan has descended, there is no need for you to deliver the three books in person. Elder Monk Foyin can help you with the trip to Lanzhou in the Western Regions. As for Hengzhou, you can ask Zhao Yu from Jiufeng Mountain to help you. He is no longer the headmaster, so he has nothing to do."
"good idea!"
Ji Yuan and Zhao Yu have a good relationship, and although Ji Yuan is quite famous, the influence of Jiufeng Mountain in Hengzhou is beyond his reach. If Zhao Yu can help, the effect will definitely be better than if he goes there alone.
"You agree now? Then let's go see Huang Quan? Hehe, I can't wait any longer."
"No, it doesn't make much difference whether I go to Huangquan or not. Let's go to Changjian Mountain."