"Old bald monk, if you take one more step forward, do you believe I won't really kill you?"
Lu Qing placed his hand on his waist, looking at the monks from Xuankong Mountain in front of him, and said calmly.
With this action, everyone present felt an overwhelmingly terrifying killing intent enveloping all directions.
It made their hearts tremble uncontrollably, a cold chill crawling up their spines, reaching straight to their skulls.
As for the monks from Xuankong Mountain standing opposite Lu Qing, it was even more intense.
They had a strong feeling that if they took one more step forward, something unimaginable might truly happen.
For a moment, everyone stared at Lu Qing in disbelief and uncertainty.
Some couldn't imagine what kind of trump card this young man held to make so many powerful figures present feel such a deadly threat.
Even the venerable monk Xuanming dared not provoke Lu Qing with words, fearing that he might push him into a desperate battle.
Lu Qing glanced at the apprehensive expressions of the monks from Xuankong Mountain, chuckled lightly, and turned to leave.
The old doctor followed behind him.
Even though both of them turned their backs and walked away, the monks from Xuankong Mountain dared not make a single reckless move.
Because they could all feel that the terrifying killing intent emanating from Lu Qing still lingered around them.
If they dared to act, what awaited them would be a devastating strike.
It wasn't until the figures of the two disappeared that the overwhelming killing intent gradually faded away.
All the strong figures finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Many exchanged glances, still feeling lingering fear.
No one could help it; the killing intent that had emanated from Lu Qing was simply too terrifying.
The deathly chill that rose from the depths of their hearts was something that even these powerful figures had never experienced before.
Once the crowd of powerful figures calmed down, someone finally couldn't help but ask:
"Who exactly is this young man, possessing such strength and courage? Why have we never heard of him before? When did the world produce such a monstrous genius?"
This question was something everyone present wanted to know.
All eyes turned to the monks from Xuankong Mountain.
In their view, since Xuankong Mountain had laid out an array to trap the master of this young man, they must know the origins of these two.
Seeing everyone looking at them, the venerable monk Xuanming clasped his hands together.
With a heavy tone, he said, "This humble monk is also unaware of their origins. I only noticed that the elder's heart was being consumed by inner demons, so I thought to use the Vajra Demon-Suppressing Array to help him expel them.
But I never expected to cause such a misunderstanding with the young master.
Now it seems that this misunderstanding cannot be resolved, and it is truly a tragic fate.
However, this humble monk and the others did see that the young master was with that elder earlier, so perhaps he might know their origins."
All eyes then turned to Lin Zhirui.
Apart from those from the four secret places, many powerful figures recognized Lin Zhirui's identity.
After all, as the most outstanding disciple of Tianji Tower's younger generation, Lin Zhirui was still quite famous in Zhongzhou.
Being stared at by so many powerful figures, many of whom were far above him in cultivation, Lin Zhirui couldn't help but feel immense pressure.
However, he was no ordinary person, and with a thought, a certain energy quietly circulated within him, dispelling the pressure on his body.
He smiled lightly and said, "Indeed, I do know the origins of those two, but it is inconvenient to reveal them here.
If the seniors are truly curious, you might as well come to Tianji Tower and ask Young Master Lu yourselves. Wouldn't that be better?"
Seeing Lin Zhirui's composed demeanor, the people from the four secret places couldn't help but have a glint in their eyes.
It seemed that after being inactive for so long, many geniuses had emerged in the outside world.
Not to mention the young man earlier, even this young man in front of them was a rare talent.
To be able to remain composed in the face of so many powerful figures, this level of composure alone surpassed many of the disciples in their secret places.
"Amitabha, young master, you may not know this, but that young man was too consumed by murderous intent and was ready to take lives at any moment. He already shows signs of falling into demonic ways.
If left unchecked, he may become a great demon in the future, bringing disaster to the world.
Therefore, for the sake of the greater good and to prevent those two from further descending into the demonic path, I ask that you reveal their origins to the world.
It would also allow everyone present to be prepared."
What could one say? Such words could only come from a monk. Xuanming's speech not only positioned himself as a paragon of righteousness but also labeled Lu Qing and the old doctor as demonic figures.
He used the excuse of the greater good to pressure Lin Zhirui into revealing Lu Qing's origins.
However, at that moment, a cold laugh suddenly rang out.
"Xuanming, stop flattering yourself. Since when can Xuankong Mountain represent the righteous path of the world?"
Everyone was stunned and turned their heads, only to find that the speaker was someone from the Qingyang Temple, one of the four secret places.
The speaker was a middle-aged Daoist in a robe, who looked disdainful and said, "Xuankong Mountain is still as shameless as ever.
You were obviously coveting the Light of Merit on that old man, so you used the Vajra Demon-Suppressing Array to try to turn him into a puppet.
When your scheme failed, you slandered the master and disciple as demons.
I think with the malicious thoughts in your bald heads, you're more like demons than anyone else."
As soon as these words were spoken, all the powerful figures were shaken.
If what Lu Qing had said earlier was still met with skepticism, now that even another member of the four secret places had spoken, they had to reconsider their suspicions about Xuankong Mountain.
Everyone looked at Xuanming to see his reaction.
However, they saw that Xuanming showed no signs of anger, instead, his eyes were downcast, and his expression was one of deep sorrow.
"Amitabha, Daoist Yangming, I know you have always misunderstood Xuankong Mountain and thus hold a prejudice against us.
But this humble monk's words are entirely truthful. Those two have been invaded by murderous intent and are at risk of falling into the demonic path.
If we do not stop them in time, when the great mistake is made in the future, it will be too late."
"Haha, well, I didn't expect that after so many years, Xuanming's face would be even thicker than when he was young.
It seems that, as the young man said earlier, in terms of shamelessness, Xuankong Mountain is indeed number one in the world.
The rest of the three secret places combined don't even come close!"
Daoist Yangming couldn't believe that Xuanming's shamelessness had reached such a level. He couldn't help but laugh in anger and continued his cold sarcasm.
Xuanming no longer responded to him, letting him say what he pleased.
He turned to look at Lin Zhirui and said, "I ask that the young master reveal the origins of those two.
Their talent is astonishing, but they are on the verge of falling into the demonic path. If not stopped in time, the world will face great calamity."
This time, with Xuanming's words, an inexplicable pressure emerged from him, filled with imposing force, pressing down on Lin Zhirui.
All the powerful figures' eyes once again focused on Lin Zhirui.
They could all see that Xuankong Mountain was determined to extract information about the master and disciple from Lin Zhirui.
However, none of the powerful figures intended to help, not even Daoist Yangming from Qingyang Temple spoke up again.
Because they too were extremely curious about Lu Qing's origins.
Feeling the pressure from around him, stronger than before, Lin Zhirui's heart sank.
He remained silent for a long while before slowly speaking, "Master, what if I refuse?"
"This matter concerns the lives of all beings. If you insist on not speaking, this humble monk will have no choice but to break the precepts and detain you to ask in detail," Xuanming said slowly.
"It seems that I have no choice then," Lin Zhirui said with a bitter smile.
"I ask that the young master consider the lives of all beings."
"Fine, I'll tell you."
In the end, Lin Zhirui sighed and spoke.