However, due to the impending war with Peerless City, he had to remain in command and could not leave.
Additionally, he had immense trust in his two Disciples. The Three-Point Return to Origin Qi already possessed formidable power, making them perfectly capable of handling the important task.
Inside Shaolin Temple.
A Disciple hurried in.
“Abbot, we have news of Senior Brother Fahai!”
“What?!” Taixu and The Four Divine Monks were all shocked upon hearing this.
They quickly asked, “Tell us, where is he?”
“Senior Brother Fahai appeared in Jinling, killing the Disciple of Evil King Shi Zhixuan.”
“He also took away two people who might hold the secret to opening Yang Gong's Treasure Trove.”
“Shi Zhixuan has now emerged from his seclusion and gone to Jinling personally to avenge his Disciple!”
“Senior Brother Fahai is probably in danger!”
Upon hearing this, Taixu froze, and the space fell silent. The other Four Divine Monks were also speechless.
This kid's ability to cause trouble is truly extraordinary!
Shi Zhixuan is another Heavenly Human Realm expert!
A top-tier expert of the Demonic Path, his strength is unfathomable.
If not for his abnormal mental fortitude, his strength would be even more terrifying.
Taixu speculated, “I guess he felt he suffered a loss at Wudang.”
“He wants to use the evil emperor relic to Breakthrough his Realm, then go trouble Wudang and Six Doors again.”
Upon hearing this, Wuhua looked bewildered.
For one person to force a major School to bow down and admit defeat, is that considered weak?
If Fahai were weak, Wudang would be the first to disagree!
Kong Jian nodded in agreement, “Sect Leader is right.”
“So, how should we respond now?”
“Wudang and Six Doors will definitely not give up. They are probably already on their way to Jinling at this moment.”
“Shi Zhixuan has also made his move, his target directly Fahai.”
“Fahai's situation is quite perilous this time.”
“Senior Brother Sect Leader, should we intervene?”
Before Taixu could speak, Wuhua interjected.
“Sect Leader, Fahai's enmity with Wudang and Six Doors has already brought Shaolin into much controversy.”
“For the sake of Fahai alone, Shaolin's thousand-year reputation has been greatly implicated.”
“In the Jianghu, discussions about Shaolin are increasing, with Wudang and Six Doors certainly fanning the flames.”
“Shaolin is already at odds with Wudang and Six Doors because of him, its reputation damaged, and now it is in even greater danger.”
“Are we still going to continue to be enemies with the Demonic Path for him?”
“No matter how Wudang and Six Doors act, they still have a bottom line and only dare to act in secret.”
“But that Heaven Mending Sect is from the Demonic Path. They never follow rules in their actions, using every possible means!”
“If we clash with the Demonic Path because of Fahai, with their style, Shaolin might fall into an unprecedented crisis!”
“Once both the righteous and Demonic Path join forces to pressure us, Shaolin's thousand-year Legacy might be destroyed in an instant!”
In all fairness, Wuhua's analysis was well-reasoned and could not be ignored.
Currently, Shaolin had already offended two major forces because of Fahai; if they were to further enrage the Heaven Mending Sect.
Under the combined assault of both righteous and evil, the entire Shaolin might find it difficult to resist!
This was undoubtedly an extremely dangerous choice.
From the perspective of preserving the Sect, what he said was not unreasonable.
Therefore, everyone in the Great Hero Hall remained silent.
If it truly came to that, how would Shaolin cope?
Everyone pondered, only Taixu's expression remained calm.
“Shaolin fears nothing! Fahai must not die!”
Upon hearing this, Wuhua's face darkened, and he lowered his head to conceal the anger in his heart.
Is Fahai truly worth such protection?
Is he worth Shaolin paying such a heavy price?
Despite his dissatisfaction, he could only clench his fists and silently endure.
So be it, if that's the case!
Fahai has provoked three Heavenly Human Realm experts. This time in the struggle for Yang Gong's Treasure Trove, three Great Grandmasters will gather.
What can Fahai possibly do?
Even if Taixu can fight two, how can he contend against the combined might of three?
Moreover, he was already injured earlier.
This time, even if Taixu himself arrived, he wouldn't be able to save this troublemaker!
If Fahai dies, Shaolin's future will naturally be inherited by him, Wuhua!
Fahai, thank you for bringing about your own destruction!
Helping me ascend to that position!
Kong Jian and the others frowned, their faces showing worry.
Taixu had recently clashed with Zhuge Zhengwo and Zhang Sanfeng, and his injuries had not yet healed.
Now, not only did he have to face those two, but there was also the Evil King Shi Zhixuan!
To fight three Heavenly Human Realm experts alone!
The situation was extremely perilous!
The chances of victory were slim!
It might even endanger his life!
Stepping forward at this moment was far too risky!
Kong Jian and the other monks looked at Taixu, hesitating before speaking:
“Senior Brother Sect Leader, your injuries…”
Taixu waved his hand lightly, “It's just a Shi Zhixuan. I have my own arrangements.”
“You all may leave.”
The monks, helpless, could only disperse.
After everyone left, Taixu turned and walked alone towards the back mountain of Shaolin.
The back mountain of Shaolin Temple is a Forbidden Land.
Outsiders are usually never allowed to set foot there, and even Taixu, the Abbot, rarely enters it.
Ancient trees soared to the sky here.
On a stone tablet, two bright red characters were carved: “Forbidden Land!”
As if warning the world, this place must not be trespassed upon!
Taixu gazed at the stone tablet for a long time, finally sighing softly, and slowly walked into the depths of the dense forest.
Before him, withered trees were everywhere, the cold wind howled, and bare branches swayed in the wind, a scene of desolation.
He walked on and on for a long time, finally arriving at the core area of this Forbidden Land.
At the core, a dry well stood silently.
Beside the well were a few pine trees, three of which were exceptionally large, their trunks hollowed out to provide space for people to sit cross-legged.
Three old monks were sitting cross-legged within the tree hollows.
All three wore kasayas, their figures lean, and their complexions varied—one with a yellow face and one eye, one as pale as paper, and one with dark skin.
Although their appearances were different and their complexions varied, there was a strange resonance among the three, and the Aura they exuded was extremely similar.
They were not sitting randomly, but were arranged according to the “Vajra Subduing Demon Formation.”
Having been in seclusion in this back mountain for many years, the three had long since achieved telepathy. With a single thought, the other two would immediately understand. This was the true essence of the Vajra Subduing Demon Formation!
This formation was adept at both offense and defense, with astonishing power!
Although the three eminent monks looked emaciated, and one had even lost an eye, the Aura they released was stronger with each one!
Especially the leader, the yellow-faced one-eyed monk, who was the most terrifying. His Aura seemed to obscure the sun and moon, dimming the heavens and earth, and making the mountains tremble!
This person was a true Heavenly Human Realm expert!
Taixu walked before the three, bowed, his expression respectful.
“Taixu, greets the three Junior Martial Uncles.”
The three were precisely Du'e, Undergoing Tribulation, and Du'nan, the three most senior Zen masters of Shaolin.
Upon hearing this, the three simultaneously opened their eyes and looked at Taixu.
“Taixu?”
“Why are you here?”
Zen Master Du'nan asked in a deep voice.
“Disciple has come for a Disciple.”
“A Disciple?”
“For what reason?”
“Disciple has a Personal Disciple named Fahai, whose talent is exceptional, truly a Prodigy, currently ranked fifth on the heavenly pride ranking.”
“He once single-handedly defeated many strong experts of Wudang, and even crippled a Great Grandmaster. At only fifteen, he has already entered the Grandmaster Late Stage.”
“Tianji Old Man once said, ‘He will definitely reach the Heavenly Human Realm within thirty years,’ and called him ‘unparalleled in combat, invincible among his peers.’”
“He is truly a rare Genius, comparable to Wang Xianzhi reborn, rarely seen in the world!”
“However, he has offended Wudang, Six Doors, and the Heaven Mending Sect, three forces.”
“Disciple was also injured because of this, making it difficult to protect him completely, and also needs to stay in Shaolin to guard against enemy attacks.”
“Therefore, I implore Junior Martial Uncles for assistance.”
After hearing Taixu's words, the Three Du's were stunned.
They had lived for so many years and had never heard of such an astonishing Genius!
“Good! Good! Good!”
The Three Du's were deeply moved, “The Disciple you taught is truly extraordinary!”
“Since he is the future hope of Shaolin, I naturally will not stand by idly.”
Among the three, Du'e, the one-eyed but strongest, spoke.
“Then I, this old monk, shall personally make a trip.”
Upon hearing this, Taixu was overjoyed!
Zen Master Du'e was a true Heavenly Human Realm expert!
Rumors in the Jianghu claimed that all Three Divine Monks had entered the Heavenly Human Realm, but in reality, only Du'e had truly reached this Realm. Although Du'nan and Undergoing Tribulation were strong, they still lingered at the Half-Step Celestial Being threshold.
And Du'e's strength was even above Taixu's!
With him making a move, Fahai's safety was undoubtedly greatly assured!
Taixu quickly bowed in gratitude, “Thank you, Junior Martial Uncle, for your assistance.”
“Shaolin Disciples, there is no need for such formality.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Du'e stood up directly and walked out.