Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 606 - 243: Jianan Temple’s Ambush

"Young master, please follow us."

A few Shen family cultivators led Shen Chonghong to a stone chamber at the end of another passage, where they indeed saw a massive black tripod standing in the center.

Shen Chonghong approached the black tripod and inspected it for a moment, unable to discern its material.

He wrapped his arms around one of its ears and applied a bit of force, but found the thing genuinely heavy, weighing at least several thousand pounds!

"This item... I’m afraid it can’t be stored in a storage bag."

Thinking to himself, he immediately attempted to use the storage bag to store the black tripod.

Indeed, the black tripod didn’t budge an inch.

"Young master, let’s carry it back!"

Seeing this, Liu Gui and others volunteered to step forward, intending to carry the black tripod back to Yunshui City.

An object weighing several thousand pounds was not much of a challenge for them, being more than ten cultivators in the Qi Cultivation realm.

Yet Shen Chonghong pondered for a moment and then shook his head.

"The journey to Yunshui City is long."

"We still need to pass through several counties, with all kinds of forces like Jianan Temple, Yin Corpse Sect, and Fushan Country present along the way. Better not take the risk."

With third uncle Shen Wen’an having broken through to the Golden Core Realm, the six major Golden Core forces of the Southern Border were now freed from the threat that had hung over them like a sharp sword.

Recently, the borders of the cities governed by the Shen family have been rather unstable.

If they flaunted this black tripod along the way, they might very well be attacked by several forces.

"The tripod will stay here for now."

"You all stay here and guard it for the next few days. I will return to Yunshui City first and deliver the other items back."

After contemplating for a while, Shen Chonghong spoke decisively.

In Situ Jing’s cave, besides the black tripod, there was also a peculiar small tree, both incredible treasures.

He needed to return to consult his grandfather Shen Yuan, and see if they should have his third uncle come over in person to find a way to collect these items.

The group nodded in agreement.

Shen Chonghong once again advised them to stay safe and not to touch the other things in the cave lightly.

Then he immediately used Wind Manipulation to fly towards Yunshui City.

...

Zhili Imperial City, Imperial Palace Hall.

Jianan Temple had occupied this place for decades, and the original grand hall of the Imperial Family of Yu Country had gradually been transformed into a Zen temple, appearing even more resplendent and magnificent.

"Junior brother Huikong, take some people for a trip."

"Our Jianan Temple has entangled in cause and effect with the Shen family in the past. This time, during the grand harvest, I have a premonition that Jianan Temple will inevitably conflict with the Shen family."

"Take this opportunity to weaken the Shen family first, if possible, capturing their direct lineage members will be advantageous during this grand harvest."

Before the massive golden statue of the Buddha in the hall, the speaker of Jianan Temple, Monk Hui Yuan, spoke in a deep voice.

In front of him, a middle-aged monk with a full face and a fierce expression received his words with a bow.

"Junior brother, take caution. It would be best if you can capture that Shen family member alive and use the ’Seed of Destiny Transformation Scripture’ to convert him for our use."

"The Great Brightness World Honored One sent the message some days ago, indicating that the Shen family in Yangnao Land might have obtained some fortunate opportunity. If we can snatch some fortune from their clansmen, it would be greatly beneficial for our future cultivation."

"Junior brother cultivates ’Dragon Elephant Void Observation,’ and if you succeed this time, you will achieve enlightenment under the Great Brightness soon."

Upon hearing this, Monk Huikong, with his full face, showed a trace of joy. He immediately bowed in gratitude towards Monk Hui Yuan and said, "Thank you, senior brother. This mission, I promise not to let you down."

Before the words faded, his figure instantly flew out of the hall, heading towards Huaisang County in the southeast.

...

Yunshui City, inside the Black Water Pavilion.

Shen Yuan sat cross-legged, surrounded by a dense aura of spiritual charm.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep and carrying a hint of puzzlement.

"Power of Cause and Effect?"

"Is there someone scheming against the sons of my Shen family?"

The Power of Cause and Effect is a highly advanced power, and logically, with his cultivation, it’s challenging to touch it, and even harder to detect it.

But having refined half of the White Jade Turtle Shell, his understanding of the Path of Great Derivation had already transcended his current realm.

Just now, feeling something was amiss, he used the White Jade Turtle Shell to speculate and detected that someone was covertly manipulating the Shen family’s causal lines.

Shen Yuan’s expression turned slightly cold.

"A bunch of old undead, starting to become restless, not willing to follow the rules anymore?"

Cause and effect belong to the realm of Great Dao Laws, and to employ such power is not something ordinary cultivators in the Fetal Breathing Realm can do.

There must be a Golden Core Realm cultivator meddling behind the scenes.

The Golden Core Dao grants an initial glimpse into destiny, and if one deeply studies the Path of Cause and Effect, and utilizes some special items, employing some power of cause and effect within a certain range is achievable.

Standing up slowly, Shen Yuan shook the broad gray robe on his body and instantly flashed to a nearby manor.

"Go and bring the elder patriarch and the patriarch here."

At the door of a side room, Shen Yuan looked at a cultivator and spoke in a serious tone.

The cultivator was slightly taken aback, then immediately cupped his hands and swiftly left.

Moments later, Shen Wenxing and Shen Chongming hurried over.

"Father (Grandfather)!"

After the two saluted, Shen Chongming spoke in a deep voice, "Grandfather, what happened?"

The Shen family cultivator who went to find them reported that the old ancestor appeared suddenly, with a grave expression as if something significant had occurred.

The two naturally did not dare to be negligent.

"The bald donkeys of Jianan Temple are plotting something nefarious. I’ve calculated, and their targets are only two."

"The first is Chonghong, far away in Huaisang, and the second is Xiumu and others, taken by the Snow Wolf King to the Seven Sages Mountain Secret Realm."

"Wen’an can’t make a move, so you two father and son must immediately head to Huaisang and Three Mountains County."

"Remember, rescuing our people is the priority. If you encounter the monks from Jianan Temple, avoid confrontation initially."

This speculation made him sense a hint of danger. To avoid unnecessary complications, it was better to opt for a more cautious approach.