Ling Tian's six masters were very happy to see him. They had watched this child grow from a tiny little fellow into a young man, and now he had even brought his wife back.
Wang Bingxia, standing by, knelt down calmly and also addressed them as "Master," kowtowing to the six masters.
Yan Yu smiled and stepped forward to help Wang Bingxia up.
"Oh, what a beautiful and spirited girl! Big Brother, you have excellent taste!"
Wang Bingxia blushed at Yan Yu's praise. Yan Yu then took her hand.
"Hmm?" Yan Yu paused, then looked her over carefully.
"Oh my, this little lass is actually of the Xuan Bing physique!
Her talent is good, but this is a hidden danger. We must find a way to treat it quickly!"
The eldest master smiled and said, "No matter. I had already thought of this more than ten years ago. I have already passed on the Lie Yang Jue to Ling Tian, and Ling Tian can now cultivate it."
"So that's how it is. This is good, beneficial for both children!" Yan Yu chuckled.
Ling Tian paid his respects to each of his masters, then pulled Wang Bingxia over to introduce his masters to her one by one.
"Bingxia, this is my eldest master, Celestial Master Dao Yuan! You should be familiar with Eldest Master..."
"Greetings, Eldest Master!"
"Bingxia, this is my second master, Master Jie Nu. Second Master is a virtuous eminent monk and also a martial monk. He was quite famous in the martial world back then, known as the Vajra of Fiery Rage!"
"Greetings, Second Master!"
"Bingxia, this is my third master, the Divine Physician Gong Minghe!
Third Master belongs to the lineage of the Medical Saint. All my medical skills were taught by Third Master!"
"Greetings, Third Master!"
"This is my fourth master, Xiang Yuntian. Fourth Master is... a martial arts expert, decisive in his actions, and hates evil as if it were his own enemy!"
As Ling Tian introduced his fourth master, Xiang Yuntian, he almost blurted out that he was an assassin but immediately changed his wording, thinking it inappropriate.
"Greetings, Fourth Master!" Bingxia greeted him politely and nodded.
"This is my fifth master, the business magnate Gu Tianxi! My business acumen was all taught to me by Fifth Master!
Also, my pocket money was all given by Fifth Master!"
When Ling Tian mentioned pocket money, Bingxia immediately recalled the 10 billion he had given her.
"Greetings, Fifth Master, thank you, Fifth Master!"
Finally, they arrived before Yan Yu.
"Bingxia, this is my sixth master, Yan Yu. Sixth Master is a chivalrous woman with exceptional martial arts skills, and she is also a talented scholar.
Master Yan Yu excels in everything from qin, go, calligraphy, painting, tea ceremony, to needlework..."
Ling Tian stopped speaking at this point, unsure how to continue.
Yan Yu's most significant identity was the successor of the Misty Rain Pavilion, but the Misty Rain Pavilion was a place of pleasure.
"Alright, alright, Ling Tian, you've just returned, and you have a lot to tell your masters. You chat with your masters, and I'll take care of this girl Bingxia. We are women, and we have much in common.
I must teach Bingxia how to keep you well-tied!"
Yan Yu smiled, then pulled Wang Bingxia into her room. At this moment, only Ling Tian and his five masters remained in the room.
They all sat around the table. Ling Tian poured tea for each of his masters, then began to recount his experiences over the past few months since descending the mountain.
However, the only thing Ling Tian concealed was the Key to the Spirit Realm. This item was too mysterious, and it involved too many things.
It wasn't that Ling Tian didn't trust his masters; he believed that each of his masters genuinely cared for him.
It was just that some secrets, if known to them, would only cause them worry, or even bring them disaster.
It was better to keep this secret buried within himself.
After listening to Ling Tian's account of his experiences after descending the mountain, his masters were silent for a long time.
Especially when Ling Tian described the haunted house he encountered at Wang Family Village, the mysterious Yin Gathering Formation within it, and the vengeful spirit of Daoist Hu who had become a fierce ghost, his masters felt a lingering fear.
They could sense how perilous the situation Ling Tian had faced was. If they hadn't given Ling Tian all their treasured possessions, they might not have seen their beloved disciple again.
After Ling Tian finished speaking, his fourth master, Xiang Yuntian, patted Ling Tian's shoulder.
"Ling Tian, you've done well. You seek revenge swiftly and act decisively! Your master is very pleased!
Keep up the good work! By the way, regarding the Jin family father and son you mentioned, if you have the chance, act on behalf of heaven and bring them to justice!"
"Understood, Master. I am currently gathering evidence of their crimes!"
Master Jie Nu chanted Buddhist scriptures.
"Amitabha, Ling Tian, although killing evil people is an act of kindness, you must not become addicted to it, nor should you accumulate too much karma through killing!"
"Yes, Second Master, I know my limits!"
"By the way, Ling Tian, now that you're back, there's something I need to tell you. This matter requires your intervention!" Celestial Master Dao Yuan suddenly said.
"Whatever Master commands!" Ling Tian replied respectfully.
Then, Celestial Master Dao Yuan explained to Ling Tian the origins of the righteous alliance and the evil cults within the martial arts world of Huaxia.
Following that, he also told Ling Tian about Xie Liheng's situation.
"Ling Tian, although we don't wish for you to be too entangled in worldly affairs, as it will affect your cultivation progress.
However, when the nation is in peril, every man has a duty.
The existence of evil cults is a threat to everyone! We martial artists cannot stand idly by!" Celestial Master Dao Yuan said.
"Understood, Master. Your disciple accepts this responsibility without hesitation!"
"Ling Tian, remember, whether you are helping others or eliminating evil, your safety is paramount! You don't have to listen to the righteous alliance in everything; trust your own judgment.
Furthermore, death is the only fitting end for the wicked." Fourth Master Xiang Yuntian reminded him.
"Yes, Master, your disciple understands!"
The eldest master stood up. "I will go and call Xiao Xie over now. Ling Tian, you can communicate with him!"
...
In the guest room of the Panlong Mountain Taoist temple, Xie Liheng removed the bandages from his nephew Xie Chong, which were wrapped around his back.
Beneath the bandages, the wounds had already scabbed over and were about to fall off, signifying recovery.
Xie Chong put on his clothes and stretched his limbs.
"Oh, I've finally come back to life!"
"Now you know, there's always someone better, and there are always higher heavens!"
Xie Liheng was a bit exasperated with his nephew.
This kid had good talent and was a good material for martial arts cultivation. His innate physique and comprehension were both top-notch.
Moreover, this child was competitive and hardworking, having been a standout among his peers since childhood.
However, his smooth sailing had resulted in the child becoming somewhat arrogant.
The current situation with the captured evil cultists was a prime example. He had completely underestimated them and acted on his own initiative before his colleagues could arrive, nearly getting himself killed!