bookcurios Chapter 149 They... They are all dead
Chapter 149 They... They are all dead
"This painting holds the memories we shared with the leader. Back then, we possessed the Eight Great Skills. What glory and power we possessed!" Granny Jinfeng's eyes flickered with nostalgia before dimming again. "But it was this very power that drew the jealousy and pursuit of countless sects."
Zhang Chulan, Wang Ye, Zhuge Qing, and the others gathered around Grandma Jinfeng, their faces filled with curiosity and awe about that period of history. Zhang Chulan's eyes sparkled with curiosity, filled with endless questions about this period of history so closely tied to his grandfather.
"Are the Eight Great Skills really that powerful?" Wang Ye couldn't help but ask, his tone filled with both amazement and confusion.
"Powerful enough to overturn the entire martial arts world." Granny Jinfeng's tone was heavy. "To protect these eight skills, our predecessors did not hesitate to make enemies with all the major sects, but in the end, they suffered heavy casualties, and their names became a taboo in the martial arts world."
The mention of "taboo" instantly heightened the atmosphere in the cave. Granny Jinfeng's narration made everyone feel as if they were witnessing that turbulent era, and the ancestors who sacrificed their lives to protect the secret.
"Wu Gensheng was originally a man without desires or ambitions," Granny Jin Feng said in a low, slow voice. "But the Eight Great Skills Incident completely changed him. Overnight, he slaughtered the entire Trinity Sect, shocking the entire martial arts world. Since then, he has vanished without a trace, and his whereabouts remain unknown."
Zhang Chulan's heart churned upon hearing this. His grandfather had been one of those 36 people. To protect him, he had chosen to remain anonymous and wander the world. Ultimately, his grandfather couldn't escape fate's cruelty and passed away.
"I'm extremely curious about Grandpa's past and the events surrounding the Eight Great Skills." Zhang Chulan's voice trembled slightly. "I hope to unravel this mystery and find the truth for Grandpa."
After hearing this, Wang Ye, Zhuge Qing, and the others lamented the fate of their predecessors. They believed that the Jiashen Rebellion was not just a battle over skills, but also a tragedy of the times.
"Those who hunted down our predecessors, were they really just after the Eight Great Skills?" Zhuge Qing questioned, "Or were they jealous of their talents and achievements?"
This question plunged the atmosphere in the cave into contemplation again. At this moment, Li Qiankun stood up and claimed to know the inside story of the incident.
"The leak of the list was the catalyst that led to this incident," Li Qiankun said in a firm and powerful voice. "But I don't know who leaked the list. I suspect it was someone who hasn't mastered the eight skills and did it out of revenge."
Li Qiankun's words shocked everyone. They decided to find the person who leaked the list and seek justice for their predecessors. However, when they began to search for clues, they found that the situation was far more complicated than they had imagined.
"The person who leaked the list hid very deeply, and we couldn't find any clues at all." Wang Ye seemed a little frustrated.
At this moment, Granny Jinfeng slowly spoke, "I too once suspected that the leak of the list was related to those who hadn't mastered the eight skills, but I never had any solid evidence. It's been so long now, and perhaps we'll never uncover the truth."
Grandma Jinfeng's words cast a shadow over everyone's hearts. However, Wang Ye did not give up. He turned to ask Zhuge Qing, "Who do you think leaked the list?"
Zhuge Qing pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Perhaps, one of us really did leak the list. But what I don't understand is why he would reveal all the skills? Doesn't he know the consequences of doing so?"
Zhuge Qing's words made everyone fall into deeper thinking.
"Perhaps he doesn't have all the skills and is simply trying to take advantage of this opportunity." Wang Ye's voice was deep and powerful, breaking the silence. His eyes revealed a profound wisdom, as if he could see into people's hearts.
At that moment, Zhang Chulan hurried over, his face filled with anxiety and anticipation. "Have you heard? The clue to Baoer might be around here!" His voice trembled slightly, clearly filled with anticipation for the secret that was about to be revealed.
Upon hearing this, Wang Ye and Li Qiankun both looked up, their gazes fixed on Zhang Chulan. Wang Ye asked, "Oh? Did you find anything?" His tone was filled with curiosity but also a hint of caution. After all, in this dangerous forest, any clue could be a trap.
Zhang Chulan sighed, a look of helplessness on his face. "I've been searching around here for a long time, but I haven't found anything useful. Do you think this is a dead end?" A hint of confusion flashed in his eyes, and he was clearly hesitant about whether to go any further.
At this moment, Li Qiankun suddenly stood up, his eyes drawn to a carving on the stone platform. "Chu Lan, take a look at this stone platform. The carvings on it seem a bit strange." His voice was filled with excitement, as if he had discovered some important clue.
Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around. The stone platform was engraved with complex patterns and text, and one monkey in particular stood out. This monkey was completely different from the others, its eyes revealing a wisdom and mystery, as if it could see through everything in the world.
"Why is this monkey different from the others?" Xia Liuqing asked, pointing at the monkey, his face full of curiosity and confusion.
Wang Ye observed it carefully, and suddenly his eyes lit up, and there was a hint of surprise in his voice. "Could this monkey be from Wudang..." Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhang Chulan.
"Wudang? What does that have to do with Baoer?" Zhang Chulan's face was full of confusion, and his eyes revealed his curiosity and anticipation for the mysterious Wudang sect.
Wang Ye shook his head, his eyes revealing a deep thought. "I don't know either, but this monkey is definitely connected to Wudang. Perhaps we can start from this aspect and continue searching for clues about Sister Baoer." His voice was firm and powerful, as if he had already made up his mind.
Everyone nodded, deciding to follow Wang Ye's suggestion. They began to delve deeper into the secrets of the stone platform, trying to find clues about Bao'er. After some effort, they finally discovered something. It turned out that the patterns and text on the stone platform were actually a hidden map! And this map was the secret passage leading deep into Wudang.
"Great! We finally found a clue!" Zhang Chulan said excitedly, his face filled with joy and anticipation. However, at this moment, Wang Ye showed an awkward smile.
"Um...Wudang..." Wang Ye's voice was a little low, his eyes revealing a complex emotion. Everyone gathered around him, looking at him curiously, as if waiting for a shocking secret to be revealed.
Wang didn't hesitate. He took a deep breath and began to recount his expulsion from Wudang. His voice was tinged with bitterness and resignation, as if the experience had forever scarred him. Everyone else, listening, showed sympathy. They understood that everyone had their own past and secrets.
After Wang Ye finished speaking, he carefully examined the image and text again, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. "Could this... have been done by Grandmaster Zhou Sheng?" His voice was filled with uncertainty, but his eyes revealed a firm conviction.
Li Qiankun nodded, his voice deep and powerful. "I suspect Zhou Sheng carved these images and text himself. Furthermore, he's most likely the one who leaked the list." As soon as he finished speaking, everyone erupted in an uproar.
"Zhou Sheng? Isn't he dead?" Zhuge Qing asked doubtfully, his face full of confusion and curiosity.
Li Qiankun shook his head, his eyes revealing a deep thought. "Maybe not. Perhaps he's still alive, perhaps he's been back here before." His words sent a chill through everyone's hearts, as if the mysterious Zhou Sheng was right beside them.
At that moment, a terrified cry shattered the silence. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw Manniu running out of the tunnel, covered in blood, his face filled with fear and despair. "Monster! There's a monster in there!" His voice trembled, as if the monster was right behind him.
Everyone's hearts tightened upon hearing this. They turned around and saw a massive monster slowly emerging from the tunnel. This monster was massive, as if it had been transformed from a tree. Its skin was rough, covered in moss and vines. Its eyes shone with a dark green light, like a demon from hell.
"This...what is this thing?" Xia Liuqing's voice trembled slightly, and his face was full of fear and anxiety.
Li Qiankun, however, showed no fear. He took a step forward, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Don't be afraid, I'll handle it!" As soon as he finished speaking, he punched the monster.
The monster roared and charged forward, swinging its massive fist. The two forces collided in mid-air, creating a deafening roar. Everyone felt the earth shake. When the dust settled, the monster collapsed to the ground, while Li Qiankun stood firmly, unharmed.
"Wow... so awesome!" Zhuge Qing exclaimed, his face full of admiration and envy.
However, Li Qiankun ignored the crowd's exclamations. He walked over to the monster and examined it carefully. Then, he looked up, a hint of doubt in his eyes. "This monster... seems a little off." His words sent a chill through everyone's hearts once again, as if this monster was hiding a greater secret.
At that moment, Zhang Chulan stepped forward and patted Manniu on the shoulder. "Brother Manniu, what happened? Where are your teammates?" His voice was filled with concern and curiosity.
Manniu shook his head bitterly, his voice tinged with sadness and despair. "They... they're all dead. I'm the only one who escaped here." His words sent a wave of inexplicable sadness and anger through the crowd, as if those innocent lives had vanished before their very eyes.
Zhang Chulan's expression changed slightly when he heard this. He sneered and said to Manniu, "If I had known this would happen, why would I have left the team in the first place?"