Yu Xingchu obviously knew more about the Holy Tree. According to his explanation, the Holy Tree had only become like this in the past twenty years. The Holy Tree and the Holy Spirit were usually able to heal injuries, but twenty years ago, the Holy Tree no longer had this kind of effect. On the contrary, if one stayed in the Holy Tree area for too long, their temperament would become strange. No matter if they were poor or disaster victims, they would often fight over small matters.
Ding Meng frowned and said, "20 years ago, the Cang Ming army attacked the west of the Dasheng Kingdom. Could it be related to this?"
Yu Xingchu explained, "This is a strange thing. The Cang Ming Kingdom attacked all the way to Tianjing and destroyed the Holy Tree along the way. No one knows why they retreated when they reached Tianjing. I heard that the king personally negotiated with them before they retreated. However, after that battle, the Holy Tree in the kingdom seemed to have lost its effect. As for why they retreated, no one knows."
Ding Meng said, "It seems like it is related to that battle!"
Yu Xingchu said, "But there is a Holy Tree area in the Dasheng Kingdom that is still effective."
Ding Meng said, "Where?"
Yu Xingchu quickly said, "It's the Celestial Heavens Gate where the Holy Mountain is located. The Celestial Heavens Gate has always had a Holy Tree protecting the Celestial Mountain. Originally, the Celestial Heavens Gate did not care about worldly affairs, but in recent years, they have allowed people who are infected with diseases to go through difficulties and receive the Holy Spirit's blessing at the foot of the mountain."
Ding Meng muttered, "It seems like Sect Leader Ling knows something. Since you're back, you should pay your respects to Mr Yu …"
He turned and said, "I'll leave this place to you. Open the granary and distribute the food to the refugees. If the higher-ups investigate, just say that I stole it. Call me Ding Meng."
Yu Xingchu quickly kowtowed. "Mr Ting is Mr Yu's old friend. Are you going to the Holy Mountain?
Why don't you rest for a while and wait for me to arrange a car to send you there? "
Ding Meng waved his hand and said, "There's no need to trouble yourself. If I want to go, it will definitely be faster than a boat."
Da Hua understood. Ding Meng looked like he was about to leave. "Brother, sister, aren't you guys staying?"
Ding Meng lowered his head and smiled. "Don't worry. I'll still come back to see you when I'm free. Take good care of Grandma …"
As he spoke, he injected a strand of divine sense into the flower. This was the Federation's primary technique, the Blazing Star Technique, which was a three-star technique. As for whether this child could grow up in the future, it would depend on her own luck.
Before Da Hua could react, Ding Meng had already held Ji Chenxue's hand and soared into the sky under Yu Xingchu's horrified gaze. They flew directly into the night sky and sped towards the north like a meteor.
All the soldiers present looked as if they had seen a god. They put down their weapons and knelt on the ground to pray devoutly. For the ordinary people of the Flourishing Kingdom, people who could fly were really immortals. What was the big deal about opening a war preparation granary? They were lucky to be able to see the true appearance of such a person.
Although the Flourishing Kingdom was vast, it could not be compared to the Federal Empire. After all, the Federal Empire was a super country formed by many galaxies, but here was a single planet. With Ding Meng and Ji Chenxue's flying speed, it would only take them a few hours to reach the Holy Mountain.
In fact, the Celestial Heavens Gate was not too far from Tianjing. Otherwise, Bai Pinghai and the others would not have been able to track Yu Xingyang all the way back then. Since they had returned to the Flourishing Kingdom, it was time to settle the past. Every time he thought of Brother Zheng Ming and Mr. Yu, Ding Meng's heart would be filled with anger.
By the time they reached the Holy Mountain area, it was already the next morning. This place was still the same as before. The majestic mountain had a solemn atmosphere. The top of the mountain was as high as the clouds, and the entire mountain was shrouded in clouds all year round. At the foot of the mountain, there was a clear meandering river. The flowing water remained unchanged all year round, as if it was quietly telling the past of the green grass by the riverside.
Ding Meng stood on the grass by the riverside, silently staring at a huge rock in a daze.
Ji Chenxue could not help but ask, "Is this where Mr. Yu saved you back then?"
Ding Meng nodded. He recalled Yu Xingyang's last words. "Ding Meng, please do not let down everyone who has sacrificed for this hero's knife."
Yu Xingyang was different from Big Brother, Zheng Ming, and Ding Wenhe. He had been searching his whole life for love, for the knife, and for fame. In the end, he realized that the so-called number one knife in the world was just a laughable reputation. It was as insignificant as dust, and could never compare to the meaning and spirit of the hero's knife.
Looking at the rough rock, Ding Meng bowed deeply. "Mr. Yu, after thirty years, I, Ding Meng, have not let you down. I have finally completed my studies and returned. Please rest in peace!"
After leaving the riverside and heading towards the Holy Mountain, there were many shacks and woodlands along the way. Looking at the situation, there were quite a few people. It was obvious that these were refugees who had come to seek treatment. However, the Celestial Heavens Gate had its own rules. Without permission, outsiders were not allowed to go up.
It was exactly the same as the scene in his memory. There was a simple stone staircase that led straight up. Halfway up the mountain, there was a pavilion with a long plaque that was engraved with three golden words: Celestial Heavens Gate.
Ding Meng and Yu Xingyang walked to the gate. Two women in Daoist robes blocked their way. "Honorable guests, please stop. The Celestial Heavens Gate is currently rejecting all visitors. Please go down the mountain. If you have offended us in any way, please forgive us."
Ding Meng clasped his hands. "Ladies, my name is Ding Meng. I am the inheritor of the Formless Knife Yu Xingyang and his wife, Long Yao. Many years ago, Mr. Yu had visited the Gate Leader to study the Ling Xian Knife Technique. We had an agreement long ago. My old friend has passed away. Today, I return to visit again.
Please pass on my message. "Hearing the words" Yu Xingyang "," Long Yao "and" Ling Xian Knife Technique ", the two women were shocked. They quickly turned around and went up the mountain.
Ji Chenxue could not help but ask, "Ding Meng, haven't you already learned the Ling Xian Knife Technique?
You still want to go up this female sect? "
Ding Meng laughed. "You don't understand. The sects in the Da Sheng Kingdom are different from the Federation. In the Holy Grail Federation, as long as you have money, you can declare yourself as a sect. But in the Da Sheng Kingdom, this is not possible. If you want to establish a sect in the Da Sheng Kingdom, other than having your own martial arts techniques, you also need the Royal Family's approval. The most important thing is that the Gate Leader not only has to have outstanding strength, but also has to have skills that other sects do not have."
Ji Chenxue was curious. "What kind of skills?"
Ding Meng said, "Every sect is different. They have different skills, so the slogans they use are also different. From what I know, there is a sect called the Magical Hands Sect in Cai Yun Du. The Gate Leader's martial arts are not very good, but his medical skills are very good. And after his acupuncture, most illnesses can be cured."
Ji Chenxue muttered, "This Celestial Heavens Gate is known as the Path to Immortality. Is Ling Yuelan's Gate Leader really an immortal?"
Ding Meng laughed. "She's definitely not an immortal. But other than her knife techniques, she's also a prophet. In the Da Sheng Kingdom, prophets have a very high status. Of course, this is also thanks to the Holy Tree …"
Ji Chenxue asked curiously, "Can she really foresee the past and future?"
Ding Meng nodded. "She really can. Didn't the Princess foresee the future?
The wonders of Shen Guang Technology are enough for us to learn. "
As they spoke, the two disciples quickly returned. "Mr Ting, the Gate Leader invites you in!"
At the peak of the mountain was a spacious and flat battle arena. Dozens of beautiful women in green surrounded the battle arena. All of them were staring at the path on the cliff.
After Ding Meng entered the Celestial Heavens Gate, he could not help but be shocked. Ling Yuelan was actually sitting on a luxurious chair in the arena. It looked like she was waiting for him.
The Gate Leader of the Celestial Heavens Gate did not change at all. She was dressed in green and had white hair. Her bearing was graceful and elegant, and she was imposing without being angry. Back then, when Ding Meng saw her, he could not even open his eyes. Seeing her again today, Ding Meng realized that just the aura she exuded had the foundation of a Battle Sage. No wonder even the royal family did not dare to provoke the Celestial Heavens Gate in the past.
Upon seeing Ding Meng, Ling Yuelan extended her hand and greeted him. "Please take a seat!"
Ding Meng did the same as Yu Xingyang did in the past. He directly led Ji Chenxue to the guest table on the south side and sat down. Immediately, a disciple served fragrant tea.
Ling Yuelan suddenly sighed. "I did a divination last night. The divination showed that there would be two experts arriving early this morning. I really did not expect it to be you!"
Ding Meng hurriedly stood up. "Gate Leader is righteous. This junior does not dare to call himself an expert!"
Ling Yuelan laughed. "I've seen you before. Your name is Ding Meng. Thirty years ago, you were still a child without any martial arts foundation. You followed Yu Xingyang up the mountain as a guest. I didn't expect that in a short thirty years, you would already be an expert of your generation."
Ding Meng returned the greeting once again. "This junior does not dare. Senior is righteous. The Celestial Heavens Gate has never cared about the affairs of the mortal world, but now that they have opened the Celestial Gate, they are gracious to the masses. This is something that I cannot compare to."
Ling Yuelan could not help but raise her head and sigh. "The outside world is separated by the mortal world. I cannot bear to see the desolate and chaotic world. I regret that the wind blows and the clouds slowly surround the celestial mountain."
Ding Meng cupped his hands. "Admirable!"
Ling Yuelan then said seriously, "Everything is fated. Back then when Yu Xingyang came up the mountain, I could see that he did not have long to live. I did not expect that it was because of you that he fell at the foot of my Sacred Mountain. After he left, I could also see that Long Yao would follow him down the mountain. Similarly, she does not have long to live. As long as it is a member of my Celestial Gate, they do not have much time left after leaving the Sacred Mountain. It has been like this for generations.
Ji Chenxue could only stand up. "Ji Chenxue greets senior!"
Ling Yuelan nodded. "You are here to resolve your doubts, right?"
"Yes!"
Ding Meng also knew that this prophet definitely knew a lot of things like the back of her hand. Even if she was not clear, she would be able to divine it.
Ling Yuelan said, "In the past, the Great Wei Dynasty was filled with the flames of war. However, it was actually a flourishing age. Now that there are no more wars, it is actually a chaotic world."
Ding Meng frowned. "Lord Sect Master, what do you mean by that?"
Ling Yuelan's gaze was somewhat absent-minded. "Although there were wars in the past, the people could still survive by relying on the Sacred Spirit. However, now that the Sacred Spirit is almost completely extinguished, it is difficult for the people to even survive. The evil aura is too strong and the killing intent is too strong. If it is light, there will be punches and kicks.
Ding Meng's gaze flickered. "Was it caused by the royal family?"
Ling Yuelan said, "Yes!"
Ding Meng said, "Was it also caused by the Cang Ming army's battle twenty years ago?"
Ling Yuelan said, "It seems that you have already figured out the reason."