Hua Ming gently pushed open the door, just about to step out.

But at that moment, the doors of the two neighboring rooms also opened.

The three people poked their heads out and exchanged glances.

An awkward atmosphere spread among the three.

Each one’s fortune-telling had probably already been guessed.

"Since no one seems to want to rest, let’s go out and take a look together!"

Hua Ming suggested with a smile.

"Alright!"

The other two hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

"Let’s go to the Spirit Treasure Hall first."

"I remember the first rumors of the immortal manifestation started at the Spirit Treasure Hall."

After leaving the dormitory, Hua Ming spoke again.

"Mm!"

Yuan Ji and Yu Yang both nodded silently.

The outer structure of the Spirit Treasure Hall was rebuilt after being burned, following its original appearance.

But it lost its ancient charm, looking a bit awkward.

"I remember the first video about the Shangqing Tao’s immortal manifestation involved a popular host disrespecting the statue of the Lingbao Celestial Venerable, followed by a series of misfortunes..."

Hua Ming, squeezed among tourists and pilgrims, spoke softly to the other two.

Yu Yang and the other both had seen the related video.

Honestly, it was hard for them to imagine someone being unlucky repeatedly.

If there are too many coincidences, it probably isn’t a coincidence!

Unless that popular host was hired by the Shangqing Tao to act, otherwise, there might be some extraordinary power involved.

The three stood beneath the statue of the Lingbao Celestial Venerable, looking left and right, up and down. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Unfortunately, after looking for a long time, they couldn’t see anything special about the statue.

At most, it just looked more realistic.

"The second manifestation of the immortal was when a Yin Yang Master from Japan came to challenge!"

"At that time, no one from Shangqing Tao responded to the challenge, but suddenly celestial thunder descended, striking the group from Japan, knocking them all unconscious."

"And soon after, words formed from clouds in the sky..."

After leaving the Spirit Treasure Hall, Hua Ming spoke again.

Hearing him mention this, Yuan Ji and Yu Yang both appeared solemn.

This event was what made the Shangqing Tao famous.

Though there were previous instances with the misfortune of a popular host, which could be brushed off as coincidence.

But celestial thunder and clouds forming words, could that be a coincidence?

Thus, both various Taoist sects and the Religious Affairs Bureau firmly believed there was an immortal at Shangqing Tao.

"I think it’s more likely to be a cultivator!"

At this moment, Yu Yang, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.

"I share the same view."

Yuan Ji nodded lightly, then continued: "Heaven and earth are unkind, treating everything as straw dogs!"

"If there truly were immortals in the world, high and mighty, would they descend divine punishment over trivial matters of mortals?"

"But cultivators are different!"

"Cultivators are also human, with emotions and desires."

"When faced with unfairness, cultivators are more likely to step in and teach a lesson or two."

Hua Ming showed a thoughtful expression upon hearing this.

Then he whispered, "Have you ever thought, the cultivator able to summon celestial thunder, striking people unconscious without causing death, what kind of terrifying control is that?"

"Moreover, being able to form words with clouds, such power is simply unheard of."

"Even if he’s not an immortal, he’s not far from being one."

Yu Yang and the other remained silent.

No matter how one looks at it, the abilities of that mysterious cultivator were terrifying.

Similar to the great powers depicted in ancient mythical martial arts novels.

"The more crucial thing is..."

Hua Ming said this and suddenly sighed, his expression turning solemn, "We don’t know how many cultivators are hidden in this world."

"And what these cultivators are truly up to?"

"Would they pose a threat to our normal society..."

After hearing these words, Yuan Ji and Yu Yang both sighed.

They traveled from afar to this place, worried precisely about this.

Heaven knows how many more cultivators like the one hidden in Shangqing Tao there are in the world.

And whether these cultivators would rely on their power to do things that disrupt social order.

"Two senior brothers, the three of us have been entrusted with a heavy responsibility, we must unite as one to have a chance of uncovering the truth."

"If we work separately, each with hidden motives, I’m afraid it will be hard to accomplish."

"Therefore, I suggest that in the future, regardless of the information we gather, we should share with each other to deduce the hidden truth."

After Hua Ming finished speaking, he looked at the other two sincerely.

"Alright!"

Yu Yang and Yuan Ji hesitated for a moment, then both nodded in agreement.

Upon seeing this, Hua Ming once again smiled that familiar smile.

Only this time, there seemed to be a hint of pride in his smile.

...

Soon it was noon.

"Senior Brother Yu Yang, are you there?"

"Senior Uncle Xuanming sent me to call you guys for lunch..."

Lu Heng knocked on Yu Yang’s door forcefully, but still got no response.

"Where did those three guys go?"

"As soon as they arrived at Dragon Tiger Mountain, they couldn’t wait to investigate the ’immortal’?"

He knocked on three doors in a row, receiving no response from any.

This made him inwardly complain.

But just as he was about to turn and leave, he saw the three approaching, chatting and laughing amiably, seemingly getting along very well.

"Three senior brothers, it’s lunchtime."

"Senior Uncle Xuanming specifically asked me to take you to the cafeteria for a meal."

Lu Heng quickly approached the three, smiling.

"Thank you, junior brother!"

Hua Ming also returned the smile.

While Yuan Ji and Yu Yang appeared somewhat indifferent, merely nodding lightly without speaking.

"Senior brothers, you’re too polite."

Lu Heng, having made some progress in cultivation, had senses sharper than most.

The smile of the person before him seemed somewhat insincere.

Increasing his vigilance towards him.

A smiling tiger is not someone easily dealt with!

However, he remained composed outwardly, talking and laughing as needed, leading the way as expected.

"When did junior brother join the mountain sect?"

Hua Ming asked, feigning casual interest.

"Since childhood, my family abandoned me, fortunately, the master took me in."

"Otherwise, I might not be alive now."

Lu Heng, upon hearing this, knowing it was an important moment, swiftly adjusted his acting, responding with gratitude.

"Didn’t expect junior brother to have such a sad past!"

Hua Ming sighed lightly, lamenting.

"Senior Uncle Xuan Cheng is indeed a rare good person!"

Yuan Ji suddenly commented from the side.

Hua Ming cast him a glance, then turned back to Lu Heng, continuing, "Senior Uncle Xuan Cheng is sincerely devoted to the Tao, we all greatly respect him."

"In the entire Taoist sect, probably no one can surpass him."

"If there truly is someone who can attain the Tao in this world, besides Senior Uncle Xuan Cheng, there is no second person..."

Hua Ming and the other two, like the previous Religious Affairs Bureau, first suspected the Shangqing Tao’s Sect Leader Xuan Cheng.

After all, Xuan Cheng liked to do good deeds, seeking neither fame nor power.

This kind of detached mindset aligned well with an otherworldly cultivator.