Chapter 893 20 Years Later! Today's World

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In March in the south of the Yangtze River, the early spring grows and everything wakes up.

A bright moon hangs high in the sky, its floating light leaps into gold, and its silent shadow sinks into the wall.

Although it has passed the second watch, the small town of Xuanyang, located next to the main road in Gyeonggi Province, still looks lively.

The lights in the Yehu Restaurant are brightly lit, and the room between changing glasses is filled with the smell of fireworks. Businessmen and merchants are chatting about world affairs and gossiping about wild interests.

A full twenty years have passed since the [War of Heavenly Meteor].

Twenty years ago, during the Battle of Daoshan, the world nearly collapsed. Yuanzu fell, Tianzun passed away, and the territory of Great Qin was shattered. Almost one-third of the land disappeared, and the population plummeted by 70%.

The Hundred Thousand Mountains have become history, the monsters in the world are scattered, and now they are like light and dust.

The world is long and full of charm, but I have never thought that humans and ghosts share the same path, and it is difficult to distinguish between yin and yang.

"I heard that the imperial court is going to use troops again... This must be the fifth conquest."

"Who says it's not the case? Back then, there was a great change in the sky, the world fell apart, and the people suffered. After ten years of cultivation, I finally breathed a sigh of relief. Who would have thought that the imperial court would use a large number of troops to conquer the Taoist sects in the world... Those Taoist priests are really Pitiful."

"What's the pity? If it wasn't for the Nine Avenues Sect, how could that disaster have happened? It's simply deserved."

"In the autumn of troubled times, the turmoil continues, but the people are still suffering."

In the tavern, everyone was chatting lively, talking about the recent developments in the imperial court. Some people were angry and slapped the table and cursed.

In ten years, this was the fifth time that the imperial court launched an army to conquer the sects in the world... Those Taoist priests were so powerful that they were unable to fight. They either surrendered to the royal religion or fled into the mountains.

Compared to twenty years ago, it is now difficult to find traces of the numerous sects in the world.

Once upon a time, the legends about Taoist priests traveling around the world, subduing demons, and transforming ordinary people were just legends.

In this regard, public opinion is divided into two different voices. Some people say that the disaster is not far away, and the imperial court does not want to restore people's livelihood, and it is a cruel act to launch war and kill Taoist sects wantonly.

Some people say that the Yuantian Rebellion was entirely caused by the Jiudao Sect. Yuanzu came to the world and brought disaster to the world. Now the retribution of karma is completely unforgivable.

"Everyone... everyone... don't talk about state affairs... don't talk about state affairs..."

At this moment, the shopkeeper with a mustache saw that the situation was getting out of control and hurriedly walked out to calm everyone's emotions.

"Uncle Ping, what are the Nine Avenue Gates?"

In the corner, an eight or nine-year-old child suddenly looked at the stern man next to him and asked.

"That was history..."

Chen Ping's eyes were distracted, he picked up the wine glass on the table and drank it in one gulp.

"History?" Chu Tong looked confused.

He had never seen such history in books.

"Of course you haven't seen it... Since the Tianyun War, the imperial court has confiscated private collections of books several times and burned them... In another hundred years, I'm afraid no one in this world will remember the Nine Great Sect." Chen Ping couldn't help but sigh.

Erasing the traces of the Nine Avenue Gate has been one of the important measures taken by the imperial court in the past ten years.

In the Battle of Tianyun, the world was devastated and there were heavy casualties. It was known as one of the greatest disasters in history.

If Yuanshi Tianzun hadn't come out of nowhere to kill Yuanzu, I'm afraid I wouldn't even have these twenty years.

Because of this, Tianzun passed away, which made many people extremely hostile to the Nine Dao Sect.

Rumor has it that Yuanshi Tianzun, who once saved the dawn of mankind from a great calamity, was born in the mortal world and came out of the Demon Control Division.

He has old friends all over the world, relatives and friends are still there, and his hatred for Jiudao Sect is as deep as the sea.

"Nine Great Sect...were it ever so glorious?" Chu Tong couldn't help but ask.

"That was the last glory of the Taoist sect... where Shiwang Mountain is today is the Taoist temple of Longhu Mountain back then." Chen Ping said suddenly.

"What?" The young Chu Tong was surprised.

Shiwang Mountain is the holy land of the demon clan today.

During the battle with Tianyun, hundreds of thousands of mountains fell apart and completely turned into smoke.

In the past twenty years, Shiwang Mountain has risen strongly, sheltered all the demons in the world, and established eight sects. Today, it has become a sacred place for demons that even the imperial court is afraid of.

Rumor has it that the owner of Shiwang Mountain is the strongest demon clan today, known as the uncrowned king, and his cultivation is earth-shattering.

However, King Shi's whereabouts are secretive and the dragon is difficult to appear. In the past twenty years, he has almost never set foot on the human world and has not seen any outsiders. He appears extremely lonely and mysterious.

"If it can serve as King Shi's dojo... then Longhu Mountain should be very strong." Chu Tong couldn't help but said.

As a preparatory demon-slaying guard who had been taken in and trained by the Demon Control Division since he was a child, he knew the weight of King Shi very well.

That is the most powerful person in the demon clan, the uncrowned king in the world. Within the Demon Control Department, this is the highest-level surveillance target.

Shiwang Mountain is regarded as the supreme holy land by the monster clan in the world, and its predecessor must have been extraordinary.

"King Shi and Tian Zun met when they were young and had a deep relationship..." Chen Ping said suddenly.

"In the battle of Tianyun, Tianzun transformed into Taoism. King Shi was furious and launched a boundless killing spree. He personally visited Longhu Mountain and leveled the Taoist holy land that had long been reduced to ruins... Later, he left the capital with relief and led the demons. Take refuge here and never see outsiders again.”

"Yuanshi Tianzun..." Chu Tong murmured, reciting the name, with a look of respect on his young face.

Since he was a child, he has heard the story of Tianzun passing away to protect the common people. Nowadays, all the people in the world do not worship Taoism, but only worship Tianzun, and the incense is endless day and night.

Even this small Ye Fox Winery has a memorial tablet of Yuanshi Tianzun in the southeast corner. There are three fragrances in the morning and evening, and I don’t dare to neglect it at all.

"Uncle Ping, I heard that Master Tianzun came out of our Demon Control Department... Is this true?" Chu Tong asked curiously.

For a little guy like him who was born after the Falling Sky War, Yuanshi Tianzun is a high-ranking god who exists in the legend of saving the world and saving people from disasters. Although he has passed away, he seems to be immortal.

"Yes... I saw him in the capital when I was young." Chen Ping said suddenly.

"Really?" When Chu Tong heard this, his eyes lit up and he jumped up, almost overturning the table.

"What are you doing? Be more careful." Chen Ping said dissatisfied.

"Uncle Ping, have you really met Lord Tianzun?"

Chu Tong's eyes were like a flash of lightning in the dark night, frighteningly bright.

In his mind, seeing Yuanshi Tianzun is equivalent to a witness of myths and legends. In this way, how can he control his emotions?

"I was still young at that time... I must be three or five years older than you are now..." A trace of reminiscence appeared in Chen Ping's eyes.

At that time, he was only fifteen or sixteen years old. He went to the headquarters of the Demon Control Division in the capital for further training. He once saw from a distance the man who would become invincible in the world in the future.

At that time, he had not yet attained the status of Heavenly Lord, but he was still famous all over the world and feared by all the heroes.

At that time, he had another name.

King Yuan!

"Uncle Ping, tell me, what kind of person is Master Tianzun?" Chu Tong asked excitedly.

"The light is endless and cannot be grasped." Chen Ping thought for a while and said.

At that time, he was just a little guy and could only be seen from a distance. Even so, King Yuan's temperament made him unforgettable to this day.

You must know that King Yuan more than 20 years ago was already known as an unparalleled and stunning existence in ancient times. Even Longhushan, the leader of the Taoist sect at that time, regarded him as a serious problem.

"It's a pity that I was born at the wrong time and couldn't see Lord Tianzun's grace." Chu Tong said a little disappointed.

"Child talk." Chen Ping glanced at it, shook his head and sighed.

Anyone who has experienced the [Celestial Catastrophe] will not want to go back to those days again.

It was an unavoidable disaster for all living beings in the world. Many relatives and friends were buried, many loved ones passed away, the homeland fell apart, and the whole world was lost.

Those who survived were burdened with indelible grief. This was their luck and their misfortune.

"Uncle Ping, do you know what Lord Tianzun's name is?" Chu Tong said suddenly.

"Um!?"

Chen Ping's eyes narrowed slightly, and he raised his hand and hit his head with a blow, causing Chu Tong to hold his head and lean over, howling.

"Uncle Ping, it hurts."

"You are very brave. If you dare to ask the name of Tianzun, you are seeking death." Chen Ping said solemnly.

Yuanshi Tianzun, the Taoist law is like a god and cannot be blasphemed. For the people of the world, it is an epoch-making monument. The world has changed since then, so naturally one must be in awe.

"I know... I was just asking casually." Chu Tong curled his lips.

"After completing the mission this time, you can stay in the capital." Chen Ping suddenly said.

"Stay in the capital?" Chu Tong was stunned.

"Before the age of ten, it is the age to lay a solid foundation. I have already said hello and allowed you to enter the genius training camp..."

As he spoke, a look of awe appeared on Chen Ping's face: "You have to know that Master Yuan Zhu came out of the genius training camp back then."

When Chu Tong heard this, his expression straightened slightly, and the remaining hesitation and reluctance in his heart disappeared when he heard the name.

Yuan Zhu is one of the nine divine pillars today. His strength is shocking to the world. He is an unparalleled master.

"Surround this place with all the major roads."

At this moment, a sound of horse hooves neighing came from outside Yehu Winery.

Everyone looked up and saw crowds of people outside the wine shop. Hundreds of demon-slaying guards wearing white filial piety and hanging swords hanging from their waists were surrounding them.

boom……

Just when everyone was surprised, the door of the wine shop suddenly opened, and a middle-aged man wearing black clothes walked in. His eyes were dull and he could not see. However, as soon as he stepped into the wine shop, he turned around as if he was looking for something.

"Lord of the capital."

When Chen Ping saw someone coming, he hurried forward and saluted.

Luo Shaochen is the youngest among the three governors promoted in the past five years.

Rumor has it that when he was a boy, he once met King Yuan at the Black Mountain Temple outside the Great Wall, and received an on-demand broadcast. His swordsmanship was unpredictable, and now he is Yuan Zhu's capable general.

"It's been a hard journey." Luo Shaochen looked at Chen Ping and nodded.

"Sir, this filial piety..." Chen Ping looked at the heavy filial piety carried by the demon-slaying guards and couldn't help but ask.

"Lord Qi Zhu has passed away." A sad look appeared on Luo Shaochen's face.

"What?" Chen Ping's expression suddenly changed.

Qi Zhu is the top master among the older generation of Nine Divine Pillars. He even participated in the [Battle of Heavenly Meteor] and was seriously injured.

After that time, he retreated behind the scenes, relying on the [Soul Pillar] to hang on to his life all these years.

"Alas... In the Battle of Meteorite, his old man has run out of oil and lamps. It was all because of Lord Soul Pillar's change of destiny that he lost twenty years of his life. Now..." Luo Shaochen sighed softly and did not continue.

The battle of Tianyue was an immeasurable disaster for the Demon Control Division.

Food Pillar fell, Qi Pillar was seriously injured and almost became a living dead. Soul Pillar died overnight in order to save his life.

Lei Zhu also left behind a hidden illness and took refuge in Taixu.

Twenty years of time have changed dramatically, the country has grown old, and new people have emerged in large numbers, but things have changed and people have changed, and the scenery of the past is no longer there.

"Now the whole capital is in mourning, and the whole department is mourning..." Luo Shaochen said in a deep voice.

"Then Master Yuanzhu..." Chen Ping couldn't help but ask.

Nowadays, there are many factions in the Demon Control Department. Strictly speaking, he and Luo Shaochen both belong to the Yuanzhu lineage.

"Yuan Zhu is in the East China Sea. I sent a message to him three days ago..." Luo Shaochen said solemnly: "I guess he should be back soon."

While speaking, Luo Shaochen subconsciously looked outside the door.

"Yesterday evening, the Demonic Pillar rushed back to the Demon Control Division..."

"Magic Pillar!?"

Chen Ping's eyes darkened slightly and his brows furrowed.

Demonic Pillar Ling Shaoyuan is also a legend. He joined the Demon Control Division in his early years. He was once an undercover agent in Longhu Mountain and was deeply appreciated by the palace.

It is said that he had many grievances with Tianzun when he was young, and they fought endlessly, but he escaped from the disaster one after another.

Not long after the Battle of Tianyun ended, he returned to the Demon Control Division. To everyone's surprise, not only was he reused, but he was also received by Emperor Qin in the palace.

Today's Ling Shaoyuan is no longer what he used to be. He is called the Demon Pillar and ranks among the nine divine pillars of the Demon Control Division.

"He actually came back first..." Chen Ping murmured softly.

He knew, however, that Mo Zhu and Yuan Zhu had always had political disagreements, and had always had grudges against each other. However, they were both Nine Divine Pillars, and they had never broken up with each other.

"Don't talk nonsense."

Luo Shaochen shook his head and said in a deep voice: "Have you brought anything back?"

"Bring it back." Chen Ping turned around and waved, and Chu Tong stood up and walked forward.

"This thing was found by Dongsi near the ruins of Daoshan. It seems to be Tianzun..."

"Don't say it here." Luo Shaochen suddenly raised his hand and interrupted Chen Ping's report.

"Give me the stuff first."

"Chu Tong." Chen Ping ordered.

Chu Tong suddenly opened his mouth, and his belly squirmed violently, like a toad, and he vomited out a brocade box.

The square towel stained with the viscous liquid quickly fell off. Chen Ping used his true energy to take the square brocade box into his hand and handed it over respectfully.

Rumble…

At this moment, the lights in Yehu Liquor trembled, and the drinkers, waiters, and bosses quickly dissolved like ink.

The black ink stains entangled with each other, turned into a big hand, swept like the wind, and actually grabbed the square brocade box.

"court death!"

Luo Shaochen's expression suddenly changed, he shouted violently, and the sharp sword energy shot up into the sky, like stars, the mysterious light exploded, and slashed towards the strange big black ink hand.

Wow…

Almost at the same moment, a flash of blood appeared, like a rolling torrent, in front of the sword energy that looked like stars in the sky.

The two forces collided violently, and the terrifying aftermath directly destroyed the entire Ye Fox Winery.

"Blind Sword...the manpower you brought today is not enough."

In the smoke, two figures emerged, one dressed in red robes and a monster in black armor.

"Red robe and black armor!?" Luo Shaochen's expression changed slightly as he recognized the person.

"That must be what is hidden in this brocade box. Yuyao Dongsi is covering it up tightly, but how could it escape the eyes and ears of our [Tianli Sect]?" The red robe chuckled, and the swaying figure was indescribably weird.

The Tianli Sect is a new sect that emerged after the "War of Heavenly Meteor". In just twenty years, the number of followers spread all over the world, reaching as many as one hundred thousand, with many experts among them.

They regard themselves as natural and believe that the Battle of Tianyun is God's punishment for the imperial court's injustice.

"Leave the thing behind." Luo Shaochen's murderous intent was fully revealed, his sword intent was raging around him, and his terrifying aura actually made the entire Xuanyang town tremble.

Such a terrifying scene made Chu Tong next to him stunned.

"A blind sword is a blind sword. He is worthy of being a master under Yuan Zhu's command... It's a pity that we don't have time to play with you today..." Hongpao chuckled.

As soon as they finished speaking, a void portal appeared behind them. It was dark and deep, conveying the power of guidance.

"Tao realm!?" Luo Shaochen's expression suddenly changed.

"let's go."

The red robe looked back and smiled contemptuously before leaving with the black family and the brocade box.

"Little guy, you can't leave..."

Suddenly, a burst of cold sound suddenly exploded between the heaven and the earth, and the terrifying breath was like the wrath of the gods, layer upon layer, rippling through the world.

In an instant, the dark and deep void portal also exploded.

"Lord Yuanzhu!!!"

At this moment, Luo Shaochen suddenly raised his head and shouted.