latelenovela Chapter 370 Ling Guan
Chapter 370 Ling Guan
Chapter 370 Ling Guan
A thick black fog enveloped the area, causing the three people's expressions to change slightly.
Ye Ru's expression was very solemn. Although he was prepared and knew that there was a soul suppressing this sacred ancient tree, he did not expect that the soul would be so powerful.
Just from the black mist, one can sense that the opponent's strength is definitely at the level of a Hanlin scholar or a Grand Secretary.
"Hehe, after being placed in this sacred ancient tree for so long, today I can finally see the sun again. It's really refreshing."
With a cold laugh, a cluster of black flames suddenly appeared within the ancient sacred tree. These black flames, like lamplight, flickered above the ancient sacred tree, creating an extremely eerie atmosphere.
After flickering for a moment, the cluster of black flames suddenly expanded and then transformed into a human shape, gazing at Ye Ru and the other two with an evil aura.
"You are……"
Wen Hetu stared intently at the human figure, as if he had seen it somewhere before.
After all, when the wronged soul was sealed inside, they never saw the original body, and now it is only protected by black flames, so they cannot see its true appearance.
"Brother Wen, after so many years, don't you recognize me?"
The black flames cackled, gradually receding to reveal a rather handsome face.
"Are you Ling Guan?"
Upon seeing that familiar face, Wen Hetu's pupils instantly shrank to the size of pinholes. He then swallowed hard and exclaimed in a trembling voice.
This person studied under Lu You along with Wen Hetu, but later disappeared without a trace. He spent a long time searching for him, but to no avail.
What he didn't expect was that the other party was put into the Sacred Ancient Tree, becoming an evil means for the demon race to suppress the Sacred Ancient Tree.
"You didn't expect that, did you? It was me in here."
Ling Guan's eyes held a hint of coldness as he looked at Wen Hetu, then sneered.
"How could you be here? This is impossible! You should be dead!"
Wen Hetu also looked incredulous, then took two steps back. Back when they were students, the two had the best relationship, but now, everything had changed and he could feel the powerful resentment in the other's body.
"Want to know?"
Ling Guan smiled slightly, but the smile was extremely cold, making Ye Ru feel a chill.
"That old scholar Lu You is nothing but a scoundrel. The Analects written by Confucius is nothing but a deception of the world. How can the Analects alone educate people? It will only turn people into mediocre and incompetent people. My teachings are the most correct."
"You! You're utterly betraying your master and ancestors!"
Upon hearing this, Wen Hetu's expression changed drastically, and he immediately pointed at Ling Guan and shouted angrily.
He never imagined that the person he had studied hard with back then would turn out like this.
"Back then, I only talked back to that old scholar Lu You, and he actually expelled me from the academy. Do you know what being expelled from the academy means?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Guan's expression turned extremely cold, and he said...
“You are wrong. Confucius’s teachings are not meant to deceive the world. It’s just that your thinking is wrong. The Analects says: ‘I am not ashamed to ask questions of those who are less knowledgeable than myself. There are always three people walking together, and one of them can be my teacher.’ These are the words of Confucius, which express the idea of seeking knowledge and asking questions.”
"You say that the Analects cannot educate the world, then where does our current peaceful and prosperous life come from? Where does the proper order of ruler, minister, father, and son come from? If there is no education, then the ruler will not act like a ruler, the minister will not act like a minister, the father will not act like a father, the son will not act like a son, and the country will not act like a country. Where is this prosperous age here?"
At this moment, Ye Ru stepped forward, his eyes showing no fear, but staring intently at the former, and slowly said.
"Where did this brat come from? Be careful what you say, or you'll pay for it with your life."
Ling Guan gave a cold laugh. Suddenly, Ye Ru felt a chill run down his spine. He turned around abruptly and saw a sharp cone formed from black flames hurtling towards him with a whooshing sound.
This scene caused Ye Ru's expression to change drastically. The power of the Holy Path within his body erupted, and a Holy Page appeared at this moment, finally colliding fiercely with the black flame spike.
"Ling Guan, turn back before it's too late, I can spare your life."
Upon seeing this, Wen Hetu's expression changed, and he immediately shouted sternly.
"Destroy me? Do you really think we're still the same as before? My strength has already absorbed too much talent from this Sacred Tree, and I've long since broken through to the level of Grand Scholar, reaching the level of Great Confucian Scholar. Do you think you, with your current Grand Scholar status, can destroy me?"
"How about adding me?"
Before Ling Guan could finish speaking, the guardian spirit smiled slightly, and the horns on its head shone with golden light, which was as bright as two blazing suns.
"A seven-colored deer? It is said that Lao Tzu left Hangu Pass on a green ox, and that a seven-colored deer ferried people across the road. What I saw today is indeed true to its reputation, but it is far too weak!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ling Guan's body vanished from the spot like a flame, and the next moment he appeared next to Wen Hetu, with black flames suddenly appearing in his hand.
Black flames appeared, carrying extremely powerful burning force, and quickly blasted towards Wen Hetu's head: "This is a demonic flame that burns the essence of life. If you touch even a little bit, you will be instantly reduced to ashes."
The black flames, accompanied by Ling Guan's mocking voice, grew larger and larger in Wen Hetu's pupils.
"Ye Ru, hurry up and help the Sacred Ancient Tree to remove the poison. As long as the poison of the Sacred Ancient Tree can be completely expelled, I can use the power of the Sacred Ancient Tree to kill this person."
The guardian spirit turned to look at Ye Ru, whose face was solemn, and said in a deep voice.
Two Grand Scholars were simply no match for a Great Confucian scholar who had been hiding within the Sacred Tree for a hundred years and was able to continuously absorb its power.
Therefore, by temporarily freeing the Sacred Ancient Tree from our control, we can borrow its power to kill it.
"I understand, you need to be careful."
Ye Ru nodded, then looked at the ancient sacred tree standing to the side and said.
"Yes, I will temporarily add a layer of protection for you, but this protection will only last for half an hour. You must hurry, otherwise, if the black flames collide with you, they will reduce you to ashes."
As soon as the guardian spirit finished speaking, it opened its mouth and spat out a protective shield that enveloped Ye Ru. At the same time, Wen Hetu and Ling Guan had already clashed together.
The black flames enveloped Ling Guan, making Wen Hetu hesitant to approach him.