amaotonovel Chapter 292 Rescue
Chapter 292 Rescue
Chapter 292 Rescue
When the many abbots and elders of the Jade Emperor Sect learned of Lin Fei's arrival at Jade Emperor Mountain, they all guessed that Lin Fei had come to cause trouble.
This is understandable, given that Lin Fei was expelled from the sect back then, and his master, Yuan Yi, is still suppressed within the Demon-Subduing Tower. Lin Fei's arrival this time is likely not with good intentions.
"Master, how about we strike first?" the Wuqu Temple Abbot tentatively suggested. "Let's capture that brat while he's climbing the mountain!"
"Absolutely not!" The words of the Wuqu Temple Abbot had barely left his lips when the Wenqu Temple Abbot hurriedly interjected, "Absolutely not, Master! Times have changed. His current identity is no longer that of a disciple of the Jade Emperor Sect, but rather the Emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty. If we were to attack him, it would likely provoke a backlash from the entire Southern Tang government. At that point, Jade Emperor Mountain would be in utter chaos! Master, you must reconsider!"
The radical faction within the Jade Emperor Sect naturally favored capturing Lin Fei first. However, many of the sect leaders and elders, considering Lin Fei's status, did not approve of taking action against him.
Even Master Yongcheng had many concerns, and after pondering for a moment, he said, "That kid is not only the emperor of Southern Tang now, but also has the Hidden Sword Elder backing him up. Even I, an old Taoist, dare not make a move against him rashly. Very well, Wenqu, he and you have quite a history. Go and bring him to Lingxiao Temple, let's observe him first!"
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Accompanied by Ming Tong, Lin Fei made his way up Jade Emperor Mountain. Compared to when Lin Fei left, the entire Jade Emperor Sect hadn't changed much. However, Lin Fei's state of mind was completely different from when he left.
Back then, Lin Fei was just a disciple who had been expelled from the Jade Emperor Sect. He didn't even know where his future lay.
But now, Lin Fei is the emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty, a ruler of his own empire, and even on this Jade Emperor Mountain, he is one of the most prominent figures.
Outside the Jade Emperor Sect, Lin Fei saw the Abbot of Wenqu Temple who had come to greet him from afar.
Speaking of which, when Lin Fei first came to the mountain, he was also a disciple of the Wenqu Temple. Among the eighteen temples of the Jade Emperor, the Wenqu Temple was ranked at the bottom. And the abbot of the Wenqu Temple, among all the abbots, did not have a very high level of power and cultivation. He was only at the first level of the Dharma Aspect Realm, and if they really fought, he would not be a match for Lin Fei now.
Because of his low position and power, the abbot of Wenqu Temple developed the appearance of a nice guy. He would greet everyone with a smile and never offend anyone.
Upon seeing Lin Fei's arrival, the abbot of Wenqu Temple smiled from afar and said, "Your Majesty has come from afar. I am so sorry for not welcoming you properly!"
This abbot of the Wenqu Temple was once an unapproachable figure to Lin Fei, but now he has to smile obsequiously at Lin Fei, not daring to offend him in the slightest. It's truly quite a sad state of affairs.
Lin Fei didn't put on any imperial airs when faced with the smiling Abbot of Wenqu Temple. He smiled and said, "Abbot, there's no need for such formalities. Speaking of which, I am also a disciple of the Jade Emperor Sect. I used to cultivate in your Wenqu Temple. If it weren't for some unexpected events, I'm afraid I would have to call you 'Uncle-Master' today!"
The abbot of Wenqu Temple scratched his head and smiled rather awkwardly: "With His Majesty's extraordinary talent, even if he were to remain in the Jade Emperor Sect, he would still be far superior to an old man like me who is just loafing around waiting to die."
Lin Fei and the Jade Emperor Sect have a deep connection. He was once a disciple of the Jade Emperor Sect, and one of the most outstanding among the younger generation. However, he was eventually expelled from the sect.
Gold shines wherever it is. In just ten short years since leaving the Jade Emperor Sect, Lin Fei has already achieved a meteoric rise, attaining the Dharma Aspect. Even in terms of cultivation alone, he is no less capable than the Abbots of the Eighteen Temples.
The abbot of Wenqu Temple looked rather embarrassed, clearly unwilling to continue arguing with Lin Fei on this topic, and said, "Your Majesty, the sect leader is already waiting for you at Lingxiao Temple. Please follow me."
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Lin Fei followed behind the abbot of Wenqu Temple and walked into Lingxiao Temple.
This is Lin Fei's second visit to Lingxiao Temple. The last time was when he was expelled from the sect, when he was merely an ordinary disciple within the Jade Emperor Sect. Today, however, he has stepped into the gates of the Lingxiao Hall once again as the Emperor of Southern Tang.
Inside Lingxiao Temple, all the abbots and elders became solemn upon seeing Lin Fei's arrival. They believed that Lin Fei's long journey to the Jade Emperor Sect was not merely for a visit.
"Junior Li Longyuan greets the Sect Leader." Lin Fei entered the Lingxiao Hall and first cupped his hands to the Yongcheng True Person sitting at the top.
Before this master of the Celestial Realm, Lin Fei did not put on airs like an emperor, but greeted him with the courtesy due to a junior.
Lin Fei knew very well that in this world, strength was the most important thing. If he had to put on airs like an emperor in front of a dignified Grandmaster, he would only make himself a laughingstock.
Seeing that Lin Fei was still polite and hadn't become arrogant just because he had become emperor, Master Yongcheng's expression finally softened. He nodded and said, "Your Majesty, there's no need for such formalities. This old Taoist is a hermit, accustomed to a life of leisure. My Jade Emperor Sect has never been subject to the control of the Southern Tang government. May I ask what brings Your Majesty here from so far away?"
Upon hearing Master Yongcheng's words, all the abbots and elders stared intently at Lin Fei. Although Lin Fei was the emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty, the ruler of a nation, this status was not very useful within the Jade Emperor Sect, one of the four major sects of Taoism.
If Lin Fei were simply paying a visit, everyone would be happy and respectfully address him as "Your Majesty." But if he came with the intention of causing trouble, the Jade Emperor Sect might not be afraid of the Southern Tang government!
Master Yongcheng didn't waste any words with Lin Fei, but went straight to the point and asked Lin Fei why he had come. Lin Fei had prepared a lot of polite words, but now they were completely useless.
Seeing that Master Yongcheng had asked clearly, Lin Fei simply answered directly: "Master, you are a dignified Grandmaster of Heaven and Man, with flawless strategies. How could you not know why I have come here?"
Lin Fei smiled slightly and cupped his hands in greeting to Master Yongcheng: "Master, I am also from the Jade Emperor Sect. Since you are here, I will refer to myself as your disciple. When I first descended the mountain, my master Yuanyi and my uncle Yuanwu were imprisoned under the Demon-Subduing Tower for a hundred years to save me. I have come here today to rescue my master and uncle from under the Demon-Subduing Tower!"
Just as everyone had guessed, Lin Fei's purpose in going up the mountain this time was to rescue Yuan Yi and Yuan Wu from under the Demon-Subduing Tower.
The Demon-Subduing Tower is a crucial stronghold of the Jade Emperor Sect. Even the sect leader has no authority to release disciples imprisoned within the tower for violating sect rules.
At this moment, Lin Fei's attempt to save people was undoubtedly a challenge to the authority of the Jade Emperor Sect.