Chapter 572 - 551 First Update
Qiandao Temple’s nearest traveling palace to Zheng Capital is the Bu Er Xing Temple, located forty li outside Zheng Capital. Bu Er Xing Temple was constructed by Master Huo Yi in order to treat Emperor Jingzhi without affecting his cultivation practices. To show his gratitude for saving his life, Emperor Jingzhi ensured Bu Er Xing Temple was built with grandeur, with columns made of ancient trees from the Southern Frontier that were over a hundred years old.
Since the disciples of Ghoul Ravine invaded and occupied Qiandao Temple within a span of two days, all the mages from Master Huo Yi and Master Yu Sheng onwards have disappeared one by one, including those deployed in the districts and counties, leaving no trace behind.
Some say that the people of Ghoul Ravine killed Master Huo Yi and the others, scaring the rest of the mages into fleeing.
As for when exactly they left and how they managed to escape together, no one can clearly say.
Bu Er Xing Temple has now been occupied by the people of Ghoul Ravine, and because it is close to Zheng Capital, it only takes half a day to reach there. The area surrounding Bu Er Xing Temple is enveloped by a layer of faint black smoke, which from afar looks like a dense fog not yet dispersed. However, ordinary people who get close and walk a few steps inside start experiencing difficulty breathing and can’t sustain much longer. Many disciples are also seen patrolling around the temple, on high alert, as if guarding against something at all times.
Elder Can anxiously waits outside the largest hall of Bu Er Xing Temple. This temple was constructed with standards fitting for a royal temple; the wood used for its construction and the bricks on the ground were of the highest quality, majestic and imposing. The towering, upturned eaves made Elder Can feel even more anxious.
Just as Elder Can couldn’t help but consider rushing in, the doors of the main hall opened. Elder Can immediately perked up, preparing to greet those who came out. The black-clothed people emerged with a relaxed gait, paying their respects to Elder Can upon seeing him.
"Elder Can, Elder Can—," the black-clothed people greeted Elder Can with a respectful bow upon seeing him, causing Elder Can’s tense expression to immediately relax.
"As long as you’re all fine, that’s good, that’s good—," Elder Can said, nodding, his heart finally settling down.
"Don’t worry, Elder Can, we disciples feel better than ever," said one of the disciples among the black-clothed people, his face brimming with excitement, showing none of the weakness from two days before.