Chapter 27: Mutation

Behind Xue Qing, several young disciples were struggling.

This outing had happened several times before. According to other fellow disciples who had returned from the training, although they had encountered various dangers, it 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. It was never like now, when they had to face a life-and-death decision.

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 between the dignity of a cultivator and his 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 didn't want to die.

In the face of death, all their arrogance 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 ahead, 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 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 she was alone, 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 from 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 the purpose of catching the wanted criminal 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 could not guess why the Lion General came this time, but Xue Qing knew that the way of life 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 did not 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, at least a person trusted by the Emperor of Dayan was needed to preside over it. And can the person trusted by the Emperor of Dayan be simple?

The Lion General opened the way, the Tiangang Thunder Array surrounded them, and other Dayan masters who were not known yet, spent so much effort. Did the Emperor of Dayan come here to kill people and seize treasures? To eliminate demons and defend the way for justice? With this battle, let alone only these people from the Baisheng Pavilion, even if half of the people from the Baisheng Pavilion came, I am afraid they would only be able to fight to a draw and retreat unscathed.

In fact, since she knew that the Tiangang Thunder Array was set up outside, Xue Qing knew that everyone's fate had been determined and there was no choice at all. The Lion General seemed to leave a way for people to survive, but according to Xue Qing's understanding of him, it was nothing more than a way for people to die in a different way.

If everyone present fought together, there might be a glimmer of hope, but now they were swayed by the words of the Lion General and divided, and everyone's hope of survival was becoming increasingly slim.

Xue Qing would not say these words to the disciples behind her. As she said before, this is a training, a test of the heart of Tao. She and their master can teach them to practice and let them take fewer detours, but they cannot protect them for life. In the future, when these young people face the situation of life and death, today's choice will be their precious experience, which will influence their choice and even their life.

Besides, in the current situation, she can no longer protect these young people, so even if they choose to give up their dignity in order to seek a rebirth, it is not a bad thing. Because, if she guessed wrong, the lion general really left everyone a glimmer of hope, then at least these young people who chose to surrender can survive.

At this time, the narrow-eyed male disciple who spoke first paused, gritted his teeth, and said, "Uncle Xue Qing, I have decided."

Xue Qing did not turn back or make any movements after hearing this, and still stared coldly at the front, while the others looked at this person, waiting for his decision.

Seeing this, the narrow-eyed male disciple was silent for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle Master, I have decided to stay and fight to the death!"

Seeing that the others were looking at him in surprise, Xiaoyu was even more surprised with her mouth wide open. The man said, "As cultivators of our generation, we cultivate freedom and immortality. If a person is not comfortable, then even if he is immortal, he is just a walking corpse. In order to survive, if you let your dignity be trampled on, it will not only be yourself, but also our sect will be trampled on. I, Chang Song, can't do it. It will destroy my Tao heart!"

After saying this, Chang Song seemed to have put down the big stone in his heart, and his whole body relaxed.

Looking at Xiaoyu who was full of surprise, Changsong said seriously: "Junior Sister Xiaoyu, I am really not afraid of death. It's just that I don't think it's worth it for a righteous person to be killed as an evil demon. But fighting for my dignity, even if I die in battle, I think it's worth it! Besides, Uncle Xueqing is here, and Uncle Xueqing has profound cultivation. I believe you can definitely lead us out of the dead!"

Xiaoyu smiled brightly when she heard this, as if she had reacquainted herself with Changsong. The short girl tiptoed and patted Changsong's shoulders, which made Changsong smile bitterly and helplessly.

The other disciples fell silent when they heard Changsong's words. After a long time, they exchanged glances with each other, stepped forward and said in unison: "We are like Brother Changsong (brothers), and we are willing to fight for the honor of our sect and our dignity!"

Xueqing remained silent when she heard this. After a long time, she sighed and said, "Have you all decided so? 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 your choice."

Chang Song and his companions heard this and said in unison without hesitation: "Fight at all costs, regardless of life or death!"

Xue Qing heard this and nodded without saying anything. Only Xiao Yu patted Chang Song with a happy face and gave a thumbs up to several people.

Suddenly, a staggering figure rushed in from the door, shouting with blood on his face: "Liar! They lied! They are all dead! Those who went out are all dead! They lied!"

The people in the square were stunned. Seeing that the person shouting was a monk who surrendered to the lion general and was released before, their faces changed drastically, and the monks who had not walked out after surrendering were even more pale. Before they could move, the silver-armored soldiers who were monitoring them swung their swords without saying a word, and screams rang out one after another, and bursts of blood appeared.