Chapter 267: Five Thunder Immortals, the Heavenly Master's Inheritance

Under the moonlight, an old Taoist priest quietly approached Longhu Mountain.
He was wearing a loose Taoist robe and had a bamboo basket tied around his waist, from which a hissing sound could be heard from time to time.
The old Taoist priest had a sinister look in his eyes, like an old vulture, but his steps were light, as if he could shrink the distance into an inch. He came to the sword-testing stone on Mount Longhu, opened his mouth, and let out a hissing sound like a snake demon.
The sound was very secretive, as if it contained a hidden message.
A moment later, a figure came down the mountain from the temple, flying on the wind, and landed next to the sword-testing stone.
He was wearing a black robe that completely covered his body, and his eyes were lowered, so that no one could see his face clearly .
"Pan Dan, the stone drum has sounded. The disciples of Longhu Mountain will return at any time. You shouldn't come at this time."
The black-robed man spoke in a very low voice, as if he was deliberately changing his voice to prevent his identity from being exposed if heard by others.
And the old Taoist priest with sinister eyes was none other than Pan Dan, who released the dragon in Hongzhou and almost sabotaged Li Daoxuan's promotion to the Yin Shen realm in Xuanzhou. His magic was broken by the Green-clothed Lady and he was severely injured. If he had not escaped decisively at that time, he would probably have been dead.
But now, he seemed to have recovered from his injuries and started stirring up troubles again.
Pan Dan looked at the man in black robe and said with a smile: "Even if others saw it, they would never have thought that the dignified Longhu Mountain——"
"Pan Dan!"
The black-robed man's voice contained a hint of warning, and it was obvious that he did not want Pan Dan to reveal his identity.
Pan Dan didn't take it seriously. He put away his smile, approached him and whispered, "I came to see you this time because something has changed in the Underworld."
The black-robed man's emotions seemed to be shaken, and there was a hint of anger in his voice.
"You promised me that you would kill Zhang Qianyang there, so I took the risk of poisoning him—"
Pan Dan suddenly said: "Xu Du is dead, completely dead, not even a trace of his soul remains. Even the Lord can't revive him."
The black-robed man stopped talking abruptly, and it was obvious that he was also very surprised.
Pan Dan's voice was filled with irrepressible hatred.
"Li Daoxuan, it's Li Daoxuan again!"
"We underestimated him . The Lord has issued an order. When the stone drum sounds, Li Daoxuan and others will definitely return to the mountain. When the time comes, you need to find a way to get rid of him."
The man in black robes groaned for a moment and said, "It's not difficult to kill Li Daoxuan, but don't forget what you promised me!"
Pan Dan smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "Don't worry, we failed in the Yellow Springs Realm, but the situation in Longhu Mountain was arranged by the Lord himself. It took sixteen years, and it is absolutely foolproof!"
After a pause, he said, "After this is done, Longhu Mountain will be yours."
The black-robed man sneered and said, "I hope so. Don't talk about being foolproof. You have been setting up the Hongzhou plan for more than sixteen years, but in the end, isn't it just a waste of time?"
Pan Dan's face suddenly turned bad.
The man in black robes stopped provoking him and turned around and said, "He is your master, but not mine. You want the old master's life, but I want his position. We each get what we want, and we are just cooperating."
After saying that, he rode the wind and sneaked back to Longhu Mountain.
Pan Dan looked at his back with a cold and deep gaze, and finally revealed a meaningful smile.
The next day, early morning.
Many Taoists gathered in the Shangqing Palace in Longhu Mountain.
Most of them are white-haired old Taoists, and the youngest looks to be in his forties. The Taoist robes they wear are mostly green or red. They are all inner disciples of Mount Longhu. Although they are not considered true disciples, they are also the backbone of the sect.
As for the outer disciples, they are not qualified to participate in this conference at all.
The Taoists were sitting on the cushions, but they were uneasy, with a hint of panic between their brows, and were whispering and discussing something.
At this time, a white-haired Taoist priest in a purple robe walked in. He had white hair and a youthful face, a distinct bone structure, and a gentle and peaceful gaze. His appearance was vaguely similar to the old Taoist priest.
The Taoists quickly stood up and bowed to him.
"Greetings, Elder Zhenlian!"
Zhenlian nodded and said, "Everyone please sit down."
After everyone sat down, they immediately started asking questions.
"Elder Zhenlian, how is the old Heavenly Master?"
"The stone drum struck ten times. What big event happened?"
"We rushed back at night and were shocked to hear that Master Tian couldn't wake up. What on earth was going on? Why did he suddenly strike the stone drum?"
Zhenlian's eyes showed a trace of worry, and he sighed softly, saying: "My brother can't wake up, I am more worried than anyone else, but don't panic, Jiuxiao is still in Longhu Mountain, and my brother's other true disciples are also rushing back. As for why the stone drum was struck-"
Before he finished speaking, a very domineering voice sounded, with unquestionable sharpness and decisiveness.
“I was the one who beat the stone drum.”
When everyone looked back, they saw Zhang Jiuxiao wearing a bright yellow Taoist robe and a Five Mountains crown on his head. His pupils were flashing with lightning and he looked very dignified. He walked towards them with the speed of a meteor, like a majestic and awe-inspiring army.
Especially his eyes, which were faintly electric, making his already majestic temperament even more domineering.
Many Taoists stood up and bowed to him, but Zhang Jiuxiao didn't even look at them. He just walked past and finally sat in the first seat, only nodding to Elder Zhenlian.
When everyone saw this scene, their expressions changed slightly.
Because this is very against the rules.
Although Zhang Jiuxiao is the direct descendant of the Heavenly Master and the eldest senior brother of Longhu Mountain, Elder Zhenlian is the younger brother of the old Heavenly Master. Although he is not of the direct bloodline, he is still considered Zhang Jiuxiao's elder. His behavior this time was too overbearing.
Some people were indignant, but Elder Zhenlian did not care and was very calm, as if he had already gotten used to it.
"I beat the stone drum and summoned everyone to come, just for one thing."
After a pause, Zhang Jiuxiao looked around fiercely, his eyes as sharp as lightning. Except for Elder Zhenlian, no one dared to look at him, and they were all intimidated by his momentum.
"The Heavenly Master has been sleeping for a long time and his health is getting worse. We in Longhu Mountain must choose the next Heavenly Master's successor to be prepared."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces changed drastically, and they all showed anger.
It’s too much, it’s really too much!
The old Heavenly Master is still alive, just in a coma. Yet, Zhang Jiuxiao is trying to take advantage of the opportunity to seize the position of Heavenly Master. His intention is really obvious to everyone!
What is the difference between this and those unfilial descendants down the mountain who are eager to divide the land before their parents die?
An enthusiastic disciple stood up and said, "Brother Zhang, what do you mean? The old Heavenly Master is still alive. Without him in charge, none of us has the right to decide who will be the Heavenly Master's successor!"
Someone followed up and said, "Yes, and even if we have to choose, we have to wait for the second brother to come back. He is also the direct descendant!"
At this moment, a young and handsome Taoist priest with a pale face and weak breath suddenly laughed, attracting everyone's attention.
"Zhang Tiande, what are you laughing at?"
Zhang Tiande sneered, "I laugh at you guys for still having wishful thinking. Zhang Qianyang has long been a cripple. I don't know where he is hiding now, living a miserable life. He has not dared to return to the mountain for more than 20 years. With such behavior, is he worthy of being a Heavenly Master?"
When everyone heard this, they felt angry and helpless.
They were angry because they were still thinking about Zhang Qianyang.
Zhang Qianyang and Zhang Jiuxiao were known as the Dragon and Tiger Twins in those days. Both of them acted very domineeringly, but Zhang Qianyang was domineering towards his enemies but very loyal to his own people. He was also broad-minded and often guided them in their cultivation without holding back.
On the other hand, Zhang Jiuxiao is equally overbearing, whether towards his enemies or his own people. He likes to make decisions on his own and will not listen to any different opinions.
The reason why Longhu Mountain has gradually declined and its reputation has gradually declined over the years has a lot to do with Zhang Jiuxiao's self-righteousness.
But they were also helpless, because it was a fact that Zhang Qianyang was abandoned and his cultivation fell to the Yang God Realm. If one wanted to become the Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain, his cultivation must not be too bad.
Seeing that everyone was speechless, Zhang Tiande was very proud and said with a smile: "My father is not only the direct descendant of Longhu and the first disciple of the Heavenly Master, but also a mid-stage Yang God cultivator. He has also cultivated the "Shenxiao Five Thunders Orthodoxy" to perfection, and the name of the Five Thunders Immortal is also feared by the world. Who else can sit on the position of the Heavenly Master except my father?"
His voice was full of pride.
For a moment, although everyone in the field was unwilling, they had nothing to say.
They don't like Zhang Jiuxiao's domineering personality from the bottom of their hearts, but at present, it seems that there is no one else suitable except Zhang Jiuxiao.
At this time, Elder Zhenlian, who had been silent, finally spoke.
"Jiuxiao, you want to choose the next successor to the Heavenly Master. I have no objection to this. After all, it is a major event related to the inheritance of Longhu Mountain, so we need to think it through in advance."
Zhang Jiuxiao remained expressionless and looked at Elder Zhenlian quietly.
He knew that Elder Zhenlian and Zhang Qianyang had a very close relationship. When they were young, Zhenlian had been very fond of Zhang Qianyang and had always been a staunch supporter of Zhang Qianyang. She would never agree to let him inherit the position of Heavenly Master.
As expected, Zhenlian continued, "But according to the rules, the successor of the previous Heavenly Master must meet three conditions. The first is direct bloodline, the second is to be personally designated by the previous Heavenly Master, and the third is to obtain the Yangping Zhidu Gongyin, the token of the headmaster!"
Zhenlian looked into Zhang Jiuxiao's eyes and asked, "The first condition is of course not a problem, and the second one is also fine. After all, it is an extraordinary period and the old Taoist priest is now in a long sleep. But what about the third condition..."
Zhenlian said word by word: "Without the seal of Yangping Zhidu, my name is not right, my words are not in line, and the world will not accept it!"
The sound was as loud and powerful as a huge bell, echoing in the room, causing Zhang Tiande's face to change drastically and his eyes to be filled with resentment.
Zhang Jiuxiao suddenly sneered.
He sighed and said, "You seem to have misunderstood."
Zhenlian was slightly startled, and the others also looked puzzled. Could it be that Zhang Jiuxiao didn't want to take over as the Heavenly Master?
But the next moment, Zhang Jiuxiao said calmly: "I didn't ask you to come back to discuss with you, and you are not qualified to discuss with me."
He stood up, and the sky suddenly darkened, and was filled with rolling thunderclouds.
Zhang Jiuxiao's hair was dancing wildly, with thrilling electric light flowing through it, and his whole body was bursting with an extremely terrifying aura, as if he was going to turn Longhu Mountain into a lake of thunder in the next moment.
"I am just informing you that the next Heavenly Master of Mount Longhu is named Zhang Jiuxiao."
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