"Han doesn't know much about Jiuyuan Temple, so I can't think of a suitable reason. Do you have a suitable excuse, Daoist Lan?" Han Li asked.
"I wouldn't be able to do anything if it were other guards guarding Golden Jade Pass, but since it's the Golden Pattern Guard guarding this place, I have a way to try," Lan Yan said with a smile.
Han Li's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he began discussing with Lan Yan via voice transmission.
"It's still a little risky, but it's worth a try," Han Li said with a nod after a while.
"Master, even if you can deceive the guards and enter the temple, the Samsara Temple's attack hasn't reached here yet. If you enter the temple alone and are discovered, you'll be in a hopeless situation. Isn't that too risky?" The Weeping Soul suddenly interrupted with some concern.
"In the current situation, if my guess is correct, there shouldn't be too many experts in the Vipassana. This can be considered a rare opportunity.
But you're right to worry. I'll contact the Samsara Temple to be on the safe side … "Han Li said with a thoughtful expression. He was about to activate the mask when he suddenly stopped.
But in the next moment, his movements suddenly stopped, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, but it immediately disappeared.
"Master?" The Weeping Soul sensed that Han Li had stopped and asked curiously.
"Nothing, there's no need to contact the Samsara Temple," Han Li said.
Although the Weeping Soul was puzzled by Han Li's decision, it didn't say anything.
"Lan Yan, come out." Han Li raised his hand and waved. The void beside him trembled slightly, and Lan Yan's figure appeared.
However, Lan Yan was wearing a blue cloak that covered her body and appearance.
"Let's go."
Han Li said, and the two flew forward. They soon arrived in front of Golden Jade Pass and floated down.
"Who are you?
How dare you trespass Golden Jade Pass? "A burly man in golden armor stepped out from the crowd and shouted in a deep voice.
This man was over three meters tall, and his body was covered in muscles. He had a shiny black beard that stood on his chin like steel needles, making him look extremely formidable.
This person's cultivation was extraordinary as well, and he'd already attained the initial-stage of the Golden Immortal Realm.
"Elder Qi, it's me." Lan Yan put down the hood of her cloak and revealed her original appearance.
"Lan Yan, is that you?
What are you doing here? "The golden-armored man frowned when he saw Lan Yan.
"Elder Qi, please open the Golden Jade Gate. I have important news to report to the sect." Lan Yan said solemnly.
"Now that there are enemies invading the Nine Yuan Temple, the three gates are closed. Without a special warrant, no one is allowed to enter or leave. I wonder if Lan Yan has a warrant?" Elder Qi asked.
"I was ordered by the Wondrous Spell Sacred Emissary to investigate the situation of the invaders. Due to the urgency of the matter, the Sacred Emissary did not give me the order to act.
However, the information that I've discovered is extremely important. I hope that Elder Qi can help me with this, "Lan Yan flipped her hand and took out a light green token as she spoke.
"The token of the Wondrous Spell Sacred Envoy!" Elder Qi's expression immediately changed when he saw the token, revealing a respectful expression.
The status of the Four Divine Envoys in the Nine Yuan Temple was extremely high, and they were only inferior to the Temple Master and Vice Temple Master. An ordinary elder like him couldn't compare to them at all.
As for what Lan Yan said, Elder Qi didn't doubt it at all. Like the Lan siblings, he was also an independent cultivator, and the three of them knew each other before joining the Nine Yuan Temple.
After joining the Nine Yuan Temple, Elder Qi joined the Golden Print Guard while the Lan siblings joined the Hidden Guard.
After all, the three of them were old friends and still maintained contact. Therefore, Elder Qi knew that Lan Yan had been transferred out of the Dark Guard and was directly under Ingenious Spell Immortal Venerable's command. At this moment, it was reasonable for her to be ordered to investigate the situation outside.
Elder Qi hesitated for a moment before he shook his head and said, "Fellow Lan, although you're under the orders of the Wondrous Spell Sacred Envoy, I've been ordered to guard the Golden Jade Pass. The sect rules are like a mountain and I can't violate them. Please forgive me."
"Elder Qi, the information I've obtained is of great importance. It concerns the purpose of the enemies outside. If I report it, the sect will definitely reward me handsomely.
It's just that my status is low, so I need to report such important news to the Divine Envoy, and she will report it to the sect.
Elder Qi, haven't you always wanted to enter the Elders Council?
As long as you can help me today, I can ask the Wondrous Spell Sacred Envoy to put in a good word for you in front of the Temple Master. It will be easy for you to enter the Elder Council. "Lan Yan took two steps forward and transmitted her voice to Elder Qi.
The restrictions of the Golden Jade Pass were personally set up by Dao Ancestor Jiuyuan. They were extremely powerful, but they didn't isolate sound.
"Are you serious?" Elder Qi's heart palpitated as he transmitted his voice back.
"Elder Qi, we've known each other for a long time. I'm sure you know my character. Although I'm not a man of my word, I'm not a dishonest person either. As long as Elder Qi helps me and allows me to make a contribution to the Wondrous Spell Sacred Envoy, I will definitely not forget your kindness today." Lan Yan transmitted her voice back.
Elder Qi nodded slightly, but his expression was still a bit hesitant. His eyes flickered a few times before he said, "In that case, please inform the Wondrous Spell Sacred Envoy and ask her to directly open the gate."
"Do you think I don't want to? I've been trying to contact the Divine Envoy since the beginning, but there has been no response. Perhaps the Divine Envoy is busy with something."
Lan Yan flipped her hand and took out a blue communication formation disk. It flashed with blue light, but there was still no response.
Upon seeing this, Elder Qi frowned his eyebrows and remained silent.
"Elder Qi, the two vice temple masters, and the other Divine Envoys are all sending people to investigate the enemies outside. Perhaps they will find out about this soon. At that time, the credit will be taken by those people. This is a fleeting opportunity, so don't regret it." Lan Yan anxiously said.
Elder Qi's body trembled. His lips moved, but he still didn't speak.
Just at this moment, the light in Lan Yan's formation disk suddenly jumped and the figure of a green girl appeared. It was the Wondrous Spell Immortal.
"It's connected!" Lan Yan was overjoyed.
Elder Qi, who was at the front, was also overjoyed.
"Lan Yan, why did you send me a message?
I'm busy here, so I'll make it short. "Wondrous Spell Immortal coldly said.
"Yes, Divine Envoy. This subordinate followed your order to investigate the situation of those thieves outside and luckily found an important news. I need to report to you in person.
However, the Golden Jade Pass is closed at this moment. I ask Sacred Envoy to issue a decree to let Elder Qi in. "Lan Yan said quickly.
"Oh, since it's an important news, I need to report it in person. Elder Qi, open the Golden Jade Pass, I will explain to the temple master." Wondrous Spell Immortal looked at Elder Qi and said.
"Yes, subordinate understands." Elder Qi hurriedly replied.
Wondrous Spell Immortal's figure flickered and disappeared from the formation.
Han Li's eyes flashed with a hint of a smile, but it immediately disappeared.
Inside the flower branch space, Weeping Soul closed a communication formation before her.
She had transformed into a beautiful and sickly girl in green clothes. She had the appearance of Wondrous Spell Immortal Venerable.
"I hope master is fine outside." Weeping Soul pointed with a hand seal and a red light flashed on her body. She returned to her original appearance and murmured.
"Master is well prepared and the timing is perfect. That Elder Qi is blinded by greed and can't wait to rejoice. He definitely won't think that Wondrous Spell Immortal Venerable is an imposter. Don't worry." Xiao Bai said.
"I hope so." Weeping Soul nodded slowly.
In front of the Golden Jade Pass.
"Alright, now that Sacred Envoy Milord has spoken, Elder Qi, please open the enchantment." Lan Yan turned her hand and put away the communication array disc. She raised her voice as if she intended to let others hear it.
Elder Qi was secretly grateful for Lan Yan's action. She gave him a way out so that his subordinates wouldn't criticize him.
"Since Wondrous Spell Sacred Envoy has given the order, subordinate will naturally obey. Wait, who is he?" Elder Qi was about to open the door when he suddenly looked at Han Li.
Han Li's aura was weak. Elder Qi was discussing important matters with Lan Yan earlier and did not notice Han Li.
"He is Zhou Yu, an inner sect disciple of our temple. The information I just found is related to him. He saw it with his own eyes, so I have to bring him to the Sacred Envoy." Lan Yan said.
"Disciple Zhou Yu greets Elder Qi."
Han Li looked slightly terrified. He bowed to Elder Qi and took out his identity token.
The token had the owner's image and name. He had already changed to Zhou Yu's appearance so he was not afraid of being exposed.
However, he had never seen Zhou Yu in person and could not absorb his aura. It was a perfect disguise.
Elder Qi sized up Han Li. He took out a golden jade tablet and pointed at Han Li's token.
A streak of golden light immediately shot forth, piercing through the restriction and disappearing into the badge in Han Li's hand.
Han Li's token emitted a golden light and a figure appeared. It looked exactly like Han Li.
Elder Qi compared the two carefully. At the same time, he used his Divine Sense to check Han Li's body. He did not find anything strange. He nodded and put away the jade tablet and Divine Sense.
Han Li heaved a sigh of relief and put away the token.
"Men, open the restriction." Elder Qi turned and said.
Eight cultivators in golden robes flew out from the crowd and landed in front. They each took out a golden flag that was as tall as a person and activated it.
The eight flags unfurled and fluttered in the wind. Moreover, they emanated dazzling golden rays of light that formed circle after circle of golden waves. Shockingly, those rays of light were condensed from countless tiny golden talismans.
As they activated their spells, the golden waves quickly gathered and formed a golden ball the size of a human head. It spun rapidly.
Elder Qi waved his hands and a golden light flew out from his body. It was a golden token.
He activated it and the golden token also emitted a dazzling golden light. Then, a crystal light shot out and entered the golden ball.
The golden ball immediately split into eight pieces, and each piece quickly transformed into eight foot-long golden runes, which then merged into the golden light screen of the Golden Jade Pass.
The thick golden light screen flashed violently. Then, a crack slowly appeared. It was big enough for one person to pass through.
Lan Yan's eyes flashed with joy. She immediately flew forward and successfully passed through the light screen.
When Han Li saw this, he also flew over to follow after them.
Once the two of them passed through the restriction, Elder Qi immediately activated the token on his head to close the exit.
However, at this moment, something strange happened.