Chapter 27 Mutation
Behind Xue Qing, several young disciples were struggling.
This time, they had gone out for training several times before. According to other fellow disciples who had returned from training, although they had encountered various dangers, they had never been as dangerous as this time, where there was almost no chance of survival.
Although several young people had practiced for a long time, they had always practiced safely in the sect. Usually, a quarrel or a duel between brothers in the sect was a big deal. They had never faced a life-and-death decision like now.
Several people had practiced since childhood, so they naturally knew that the dignity of a cultivator was above everything, even their own lives. If someone asked them what they would choose when faced with the trampling of their dignity and the opportunity to survive, several people would definitely choose their dignity without hesitation. But when they really encountered this situation now, several young people realized that they were not as firm as they had shown in the past.
Including the narrow-eyed man who spoke first, several people understood that no matter if they found a thousand or ten thousand reasons, in the face of the choice of the dignity of a cultivator and life, no matter how sufficient and reasonable the reason was, it was just a whitewash. In the final analysis, it was because they didn't want to die.
Yes, they don't want to die.
In the face of death, all their pride and self-esteem were suppressed to the bottom of the valley.
They were panicked, and no one told them how to choose. They asked the only person around them who could help them choose, but Xue Qing's answer let them know that she would not help them choose, she let them choose for themselves.
Although Xue Qing looked forward, she could still feel the confusion and struggle of several people. She sighed secretly, feeling helpless.
This time out for training, several people performed well. Although they had encountered many dangers before, they were all safe under her protection. After experiencing these dangers, she could feel the growth of several young people, which was also the purpose of letting them go out for training.
This time, the Wuyang Tomb was opened, and Xue Qing and several people happened to be nearby, so they wanted to come and take a look, one is to let several young people increase their knowledge and experience, and the other is to come to Taobao with the heart of just in case, to see if there are any "slippery fish" so that they can pick up a bargain.
Because the main purpose was to train, Xue Qing had no desire to compete for treasures, and she also told several young people to watch more and do less, and try not to argue with others. In order to reduce the risk, Xue Qing did not even come on the day the tomb was opened, but waited for three days before leading the team to come, and planned to stay for only two days at most, and never wait until the tomb door was closed again.
According to her idea, she avoided the two most likely times to fight, the opening and closing of the tomb, and the few people did not force anything, kept a low profile and did not fight with others, so even if there were any sudden changes, it would not be too dangerous, and she should be able to solve it with her cultivation.
But who knows, man's plans are not as good as God's plans, and the few people just came in and encountered this scene in front of them. If only the lion general was there, Xue Qing would still have the confidence to rush out with a few disciples. But when she learned that the Tiangang Yulei formation was set up outside, even if it was not complete and was a simplified version, Xue Qing knew that she could not solve it. Facing this national treasure of Dayan, let alone bringing people, even if it was just her, she had no confidence that she could retreat unscathed.
Looking at the lion general in front of her, Xue Qing gritted her teeth. She knew this lion general. Not only this lion general, but also the four generals of Dayan, Lion, Bear, Tiger and Leopard, and she even had a connection with them, or a bad fate. The first time she saw the lion general, Xue Qing had a deep hatred. She wanted to rush out and kill him. Even if she couldn't kill him, she would tear off a piece of his flesh.
But she held back. Not to mention whether she could beat the lion general, the thousands of soldiers behind the lion general were not vegetarians. If she really rushed out, she might not even touch the corner of the lion general's clothes. Moreover, there were disciples of her master behind her. This time, her main responsibility was to protect them. Even if she couldn't protect a few people this time, she would try her best until the last moment before she died. She must not harm these young people because of her momentary impulse.
So, from the beginning, Xue Qing took a few disciples and quietly hid in an inconspicuous corner behind the crowd, staring at the lion general coldly with a strong hatred.
If it were normal times, according to the Lion General's spiritual perception, Xue Qing's eyes full of hatred would have been noticed by him long ago, but now facing more than a thousand monks, all kinds of hatred, fear, indifference, mockery and other eyes were focused on him, and his attention was mainly on the few people of the Demonic Path, so he did not notice Xue Qing's existence.
Xue Qing knew this, so she was not afraid that the Lion General would find him.
Based on her understanding of the four generals of Dayan, Xue Qing knew that this matter was not so simple. The Lion General suddenly appeared and blocked all the monks, regardless of their races, here. It was definitely not for catching the wanted criminals as he said, nor for some bullshit reason of eliminating demons and defending the Way, nor was it for killing people and stealing treasures as everyone thought.
Xue Qing couldn't guess why the Lion General came this time, but Xue Qing knew that the way of survival that the Lion General seemed to leave for everyone to surrender and not be killed might not really be a way to survive.
At least Xue Qing herself didn't believe it.
Since the Lion General has come, where are the other three generals now?
Moreover, the Tiangang Thunder Array was set up outside. Even if it was a simplified version of Dayan's national treasure, it would need at least someone trusted by the Emperor of Dayan to preside over it. And could someone trusted by the Emperor of Dayan be simple?
The lion generals are opening the way, the Tiangang Royal Thunder Formation is besieging them, and other Dayan masters who are not yet known, have gone through so much effort. Is the Dayan Emperor just here to kill people and seize treasures? Are you here to eliminate demons and defend the law for the sake of justice? In this battle, not to mention that only these people from Baisheng Pavilion came, even if half of the people from Baisheng Pavilion came, it would probably be a draw and they would be able to escape unscathed.
In fact, ever since she knew that the Tiangang Thunder Formation had been deployed outside, Xue Qing knew that everyone's fate had been decided and there was no choice at all. The Lion General seems to have left a way for people to live, but according to Xue Qing's understanding of him, it is nothing more than giving people a different way to die.
If everyone present worked together, there might still be a glimmer of hope, but now that they were influenced by the lion general's words and divided, everyone's chances of survival were getting slimmer and slimmer.
Xue Qing would not say these words to the disciples behind her. As she said before, this is experience and a test of Taoism. I and their master can teach them how to practice and avoid detours, but they cannot protect them throughout their lives. When these young people face the situation of life and death in the future, the choices they make today are their precious experiences, which will influence their choices and even their lives.
Besides, under the current situation, I can no longer protect these young people, so even if they choose to give up their dignity in order to seek forgiveness, it is not a bad thing. Because, if she guesses wrong and the Lion General really leaves everyone with a glimmer of hope, then at least these young people who choose to surrender can survive.
At this time, the slender-eyed male disciple who spoke first before paused, gritted his teeth, and said, "Uncle Xueqing, I have decided."
Xue Qing did not turn back or make any move after hearing this. She was still staring coldly ahead, while several others looked at this person, waiting for his decision.
When the slender-eyed male disciple saw this, he was silent for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle Master, I decided to stay and fight to the death!"
Seeing several other people looking at him in surprise, Xiao Yu even opened her mouth in surprise. The man said: "I, as monks, cultivate freedom and immortality. If a person is not at ease, then even if he is not at ease, Immortality is just a walking corpse. If you let your dignity be trampled on in order to survive, not only yourself, but also our master will be severely trampled on. I Changsong can't do it, it will be ruined. Got my Taoist heart!”
After saying that, Chang Song seemed to have let go of the big stone in his heart and relaxed all over.
Looking at the surprised Xiao Yu, Chang Song said sternly: "Junior sister Xiaoyu, senior brother, I'm really not afraid of death. It's just that as a righteous man, I feel it's not worth it to be killed as an evil heretic. But I'm fighting for my own dignity. Even if we die in battle, I think it’s worth it! Besides, with Master Xueqing here and his profound cultivation, I believe you can lead us to escape!”
When Xiao Yu heard this, she suddenly burst into laughter, as if she was getting to know Chang Song again. The short girl stepped on her feet and patted Chang Song's shoulders repeatedly, which made Chang Song look like he had a wry smile and helplessness on his face.
Several other disciples fell silent when they heard Chang Song's words. After a long time, several people glanced at each other, took a step forward and said in unison: "Like Senior Brother Chang Song, we are willing to fight for the honor of our sect and our own dignity!"
Xue Qing remained silent after hearing this. After a long time, she sighed and said: "Is this what you have decided? You should know that even I am not sure that I can take you out alive this time. I will give you another chance. No matter what you choose, I respect it. Your choice.”
Hearing this, Chang Song and others said in unison without hesitation: "We will not hesitate to fight, no matter life or death!"
Hearing this, Xue Qing nodded and said nothing. Only Xiao Yu patted Chang Song with a happy face and gave several people a thumbs up.
Suddenly, a staggering figure rushed in from the door, shouting with blood on his face: "Liar! They lied! They are all dead! Everyone who went out is dead! They lied!"
Everyone in the square was stunned. When they saw that the person shouting was a monk who had surrendered to the Lion General before and was released, their expressions suddenly changed. The monks who had not walked out after surrendering were even more pale. Before they could make any move, , the silver-armored sergeant who was watching them slashed at them with a knife without saying a word, and suddenly there were screams of pain and blood bursts.