Japan, Immortal Mountain.

This place is the famous Mount Fuji in later generations.

However, there are not many cities around this volcano now, and it is even more inaccessible.

But right on the top of this volcano, there is a magnificent palace.

The style of the entire palace is extremely retro, not even Japanese style.

Occasionally, the sun was refracted, and only then could the full view of the palace be revealed.

The palace is suspended above the crater, surrounded by a transparent light shield.

If you look from the bottom of the mountain, it is difficult to see the traces of the palace and it is difficult to distinguish it with the naked eye.

At this time, in the palace, a man in black robes with a muscular back crushed the information in his hand. There was a hint of cruelty in his sunken eye sockets, and his heavy breathing was like that of a wild beast.

After a long time, the expression on his face calmed down.

Then he stood up from the chair and walked towards the depths of the palace.

The heavy palace door was slowly pushed open, and in the center of the palace stood a huge ice crystal, several feet high.

The entire palace was exuding a cold mist, and the walls were surrounded by a thick layer of frost.

It was obviously built on the top of a volcano, but it was extremely cold inside this palace.

The moment the door was opened, the cold air inside the hall collided with the hot air waves outside, evaporating countless white mist.

Through the ice crystals, you can vaguely see a figure frozen in it.

It's just that the ice crystals are too thick, making it difficult to see the entire figure clearly.

The man in black robe stopped outside the hall for a while, then walked into the hall and came to Xuan Bing.

"Master!"

The man in black robe bowed respectfully and said softly: "Buddhism's plan has failed."

"The young man from the Ming Dynasty not only survived, but also broke out of the secret realm."

"His strength seems to have reached a terrifying level."

"I don't dare to show my trace easily, for fear of being discovered by him."

The man in black robe bowed respectfully to the figure in the ice.

Suddenly, the figure inside the ice crystal seemed to open its eyes.

The cold mist that overflowed from the palace instantly condensed in the air.

The man in black robe was not afraid, but his face showed joy, and he said in surprise: "Master, are you awake?"

A dull and slightly hoarse voice sounded in the hall:

"It's a bit beyond my expectation. I didn't expect him to survive."

"So, Xu Qingning is also dead?"

The man in black robe said respectfully: "There is no news about him so far, I guess so."

"Master, the secret book you left in the palace is missing. My disciples guess that it was stolen by him."

"I just don't know if this secret book was obtained by that Marquis of Wu'an."

The figure inside the ice crystal remained silent for a long time.

After a long time, he said: "I have sensed that the secret realm has been destroyed, and the mark on the secret book has not been destroyed. It should not have been obtained."

"What a pity."

"If Buddhists can get out of the secret realm, there will definitely be another dispute between Taoism and Buddhism."

"My strength has not been restored yet. It will take some time. It is not appropriate to take action."

"But now that chaos has emerged, this person killing Buddhist people will definitely attract the powerful Buddhists, and they will not be willing to live in the secret realm."

"Xianzhen, take people to the Central Plains and find a way to destroy the formation."

The man in black robe hesitated and said: "Master, if I leave here..."

"No problem!"

The figure inside Xuan Bing said calmly: "I will sink this place into a secret realm again."

"Disciple understands!"

The man in black robe responded respectfully, turned around and walked out of the hall.

…

Beijing,

Beijing has become increasingly turbulent in recent days.

There used to be the constraints of the Jinyiwei. Once any person in the world entered the capital, even if there was a dispute of words, they would not fight with swords.

Both of them are very restrained, because no one wants to be caught by the Jin Yiwei and sent to prison.

However, in the past half month, there have been frequent armed fights and killings in the capital.

Many Jianghu gangs were wiped out overnight.

Everyone is in danger!

This is undoubtedly a provocation to Jin Yiwei.

Even though the Jin Yiwei killed hundreds of people with thunderous means, this did not scare them, but made them even more rampant.

It has been five months since Marquis Wu'an left Beijing.

In the Jianghu, the news about Wu Anhou's accident overseas has completely spread all over the world.

Without Marquis Wu'an's royal guards, in the eyes of Jianghu people, although they still have a deterrent effect, they are no longer the same.

In other words, these things are more likely to be intentional.

In Fusi Nei, Beizhen,

Looking at the report in his hand, Yan Jue said in a deep voice: "What time is this?"

In the hall, Li Zongyi looked ugly and whispered: "One hundred and thirty-four."

"Today we lost two more brothers!"

This kind of thing has not happened for an unknown amount of time.

Except for the destruction of Shaolin and its participation in the Ningxia rebellion, Jinyiwei has never suffered such heavy losses.

"grown ups!"

"Is there no news yet from Mr. Hou?"

Yan Jue looked up at him and said calmly: "What do you want to ask?"

Li Zongyi was silent for a moment and asked: "I just want to know if something has really happened to the Marquis."

"Then what?" Yan Jue looked joking and asked: "Change the master?"

Li Zongyi was stunned for a moment, then took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "I am also thinking about my brothers."

"Your Excellency, you should know that no one is immune to the struggle in the court."

"It's getting colder and colder these days."

Yan Jue took a deep look at Li Zongyi and said calmly: "I have thought about many people, but I never thought that you would say this."

"The Marquis treats you well."

"I know!" Li Zongyi cupped his hands and said, "So I just want to ask, has something really happened to Mr. Hou?"

Regarding overseas secret reports, only Yan Jue in the entire Jinyi Guard knew about it.

This is a very special message channel.

Only in the hands of Yan Jue.

Yan Jue shook his head and said, "I don't know."

Li Zongyi stared at Yan Jue without saying a word. After a long time, he said: "Sir, don't you think about yourself?"

"What are you considering?" Yan Jue sneered, "Don't forget what you and I have done."

"Everything I am today is because of Lord Marquis."

"Since the Marquis has entrusted me with the management of the North and South Zhenfu Division, I cannot let down the Marquis's trust."

Li Zongyi cupped his hands and said: "Xia Guan has not forgotten it, but the only one who is loyal to Xia Guan is Lord Marquis."

"Okay." Yan Jue raised his hand to interrupt him, and his tone was a bit colder: "Everyone has his own ambitions, and I don't want to force him."

"But if you betray the Marquis, don't blame me for cleaning up the house."

He understood what Li Zongyi meant.
To be continued...