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A voice devoid of any emotion rang out from inside the temple doors.
Upon hearing this voice, everyone knew that the words were addressed to Wu Zhu.
Kuhe knelt on the ground, trembling, not daring to raise his head, because the temple hadn't said a word when he last came.
Wu Zhu stared blankly at the temple gate and mechanically replied, "Yes, I'm back."
The voice inside remained emotionless, further confirming Fan Xian's belief that it was simply a highly intelligent being.
"You're back, come in."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Wu Zhu vanished into thin air!
After a beam of light flashed, the spot where Wu Zhu had stood was empty.
The other three hadn't anticipated this situation.
Fan Xian and Si Gu Jian both attempted to enter the temple.
However, it was clearly impossible to do so; the temple gates simply could not be opened.
"You two, do not blaspheme the gods!"
Kuhe practically roared!
Fan Xian couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed. This museum was clearly just some kind of holographic projection technology.
However, with Kuhe around, his feelings must be taken into consideration.
Devout believers cannot be persuaded. If you expose their beliefs, they will not suddenly realize the truth, but will instead go completely mad.
However, in order to deal with the three Grandmasters from the Southern Qing side, Fan Xian must unite with Ku He.
This is similar to Li Chang'an's desire to keep Emperor Qing alive; both sides are forced to unite.
Not long after Wu Zhu disappeared, the temple gates suddenly opened!
This made Ku He overjoyed!
The last time the temple opened its doors, Ye Qingmei walked out!
But when the temple opened its doors this time, the inside was completely empty!
This means that he can now enter the temple!
"Now that you're here, come in!"
Fan Xian shrugged and said, "Master Kuhe, the temple has given orders. Let's go in."
With trepidation, the three slowly entered the temple.
The enormous temple gate leads to a vast plaza, around which are scattered massive buildings.
The four walked along the inner passage of the temple, with a snowy sky above and a snowy ground below.
However, what Fan Xian saw along the way confirmed one thing.
This place is indeed a desolate wasteland.
Because everywhere you look, there are dilapidated buildings on the verge of collapse, and desolate, deserted places.
The three arrived at the very center of the temple, where there was a high platform that was relatively well-preserved.
The temple's voice ceased, and only a terrifying silence followed.
"It seems Uncle was right. The temple messengers are all dead, so there's nothing to be afraid of here anymore."
Fan Xian casually remarked, only to be scolded by Ku He, "Even a dilapidated fairyland is still a fairyland!"
"The paths of humans and the heavens are different; we must have a sense of awe!"
Fan Xian thought to himself that once he avenged his mother, he would definitely come to the temple and expose its true colors.
When the time comes, you must not bring bitter lotus leaves.
"What's there to revere?"
Fan Xian didn't say these words aloud, but kept them firmly in his mind.
At that moment, the only living creature appeared in the temple!
A bluebird!
The bluebird suddenly flew down from the sky, cooed twice, and then flew high again!
Suddenly, with a soft sound, the bird turned into countless points of light.
Even Fan Xian tensed up, and the three of them instantly protected their bodies.
Both grandmasters feared that something unexpected might happen in the temple, which could instantly kill the three of them.
The points of light floated up and down on the high platform, and then gradually formed clear human figures.
An elderly man in an ancient robe with wide sleeves!
Standing in mid-air like a deity!
The white robe with its wide sleeves fluttered gently on the snow platform, and a soft, shimmering light enveloped the old man's entire body!
Ku He and Si Gu Jian were completely stunned. Despite having no true qi cultivation, it emitted a faint golden light and floated in the air!
The two grandmasters couldn't even sense any life force. What level of cultivation is that?
No, this is clearly magic!
"Heavenly One Bitter Lotus pays homage to the Immortal!"
"Looking around Dongyi City, I pay my respects to the Immortal!"
Fan Xian's suspicions deepened. Wasn't this just a large holographic projection? Why all the mystification?
"Fan Xian of Nanqing greets the immortal."
Fan Xian pondered: what exactly did the temple intend to do by opening its doors to the three of them?
The devout Kuhe recounted everything that had happened along the way.
However, because of his agreement with Wu Zhu, he did not reveal Ye Qingmei's existence.
Out of gratitude to Ye Qingmei, Ku He agreed.
"The three of us have come from the south... We have come here to seek divine power to eliminate the ambitious ones who are destroying peace and stability on earth!"
At this point, Fan Xian discovered the benefits of bringing Ku He with him.
Because Ku He was so devout, even Fan Xian believed what he said.
However, he quickly convinced himself that Nanqing was nothing more than an ambitious man who disrupted the peace of the world.
Now that the three kingdoms coexist peacefully, isn't that a good thing?
The three countries share the same written language and similar cultural origins; must they necessarily be unified?
Whether in the original novel or in the present-day Fan Xian, this has always been his thought.
"You are the creatures of this world, the people of the land whom the great temple watches over with pity."
"The icy and snowy road proves your determination. Your doubts and demands all need the guidance of light, and the light is right in front of you."
The immortal who was transformed from the bluebird had no emotional fluctuation in his voice.
The voice of the immortals emanates from all directions of heaven and earth.
Fan Xian has already concluded that this guy is a holographic projection!
However, Fan Xian also knew that he was not here to get to the bottom of the temple this time.
This time, we came to seek the power of the temple.
Because of the need for unity among the people, the temple's tricks could not be exposed.
Therefore, this museum is going to put on a show of mystery and supernatural things, and Fan Xian has to play along.
Fan Xian thought about it again and realized that this was actually a good idea, as it would allow him to fool Ku He and Si Gu Jian.
After a series of mystical charades, the projection immortal spoke again.
"The divine way is dim, the great way is not flourishing, wandering on divergent paths, pointing to the mountains and rivers, their anger rising like the wind and clouds, their will to secure the nation, therefore..."
The long, elegantly written article had a simple central idea: the immortal hoped that Fan Xian, Ku He, and Si Gu Jian could become messengers of the temple.
Then, in place of the temple, he would secretly observe the world and choose an opportune moment to return to the temple and report to the people there.
After hearing the "Proclamation Against Wu Zetian" plagiarized by the immortal, Ku He felt as if he had ascended to heaven and was moved to tears of gratitude!
A celestial being has taken a liking to me!
"Tianyi Yi Kuhe is willing to accept the divine decree and fulfill his mission!"
Si Gu Jian glanced at the devout Ku He, then knelt down and accepted the mission.
This was a very simple request, but in the eyes of Ku He of Tianyi Dao, it was a supreme and exceptionally noble mission.
Fan Xian was overjoyed. Good heavens, the temple really has no more envoys!
Fan Xian, kneeling on the ground, mimicked Ku He's tone and said, "Fan Xian of Nanqing is also willing to accept the mission!"
"However, as the immortal said, the Great Way does not flourish, and one wanders on a wrong path!"