Chapter 220 Gao Jiong’s conspiracy and fate!

Hearing this, Gao Changsheng raised his head in surprise. You know, his father is a true loyalist of the Sui Dynasty.

Each of the nine founders of the Sui Dynasty was loyal to Yang Jian, yet now they said such words.

"Don't be surprised."

"This is indeed the Imperial Palace, but even if Your Majesty and the late Emperor were standing here, my words would still hold true."

“It hasn’t come to that yet.”

Gao Changsheng spoke softly.

"Yes, the few things you did greatly increased our chances of success."

"Especially now that Temujin, the evil wolf, has been taken down, no force will dare to challenge us in the short term. External factors have been alleviated, and what remains are the difficulties that the plan itself needs to face."

"But we should always be prepared for the worst. Before we think about success, we should think about failure first."

"You have been so vigorous along the way. I am only worried that if things are impossible, you will choose to fight hard."

Gao Ying shook his head slightly.

"Just keep this in mind."

"My father's appearance this time is not actually for this matter. After decades of planning, the necessary arrangements have already been made."

"Besides, you can even trigger that formation. Even if what you know is not complete, it must be almost the same."

Gao Changsheng nodded and looked at Gao Jiong.

The other party was right. He had already guessed about the plan of the Sui Dynasty.

After several clues, several exchanges with Yu Juro, Yang Lin and Dugu Jialuo, and the deduction of the remaining formation obtained by Zuo Wuwei, the original fog had already been completely revealed before him.

"I came to see you because of Luoyang's matter."

"Jingnian Zen Temple? Or Buddhism?" Gao Changsheng asked doubtfully.

The incident in Luoyang was a trap set against Buddhism.

Now that Gao Jiong mentioned Luoyang, this is the most likely possibility.

But Gao Jiong just shook his head.

"You have done a great job in Buddhism. You have pulled one group together and beat another. You are ruthless yet gentle. It is really wonderful. In the current situation, it is the ultimate."

"Father, I don't have much to say. You just need to be careful of their methods in the future. Buddhism has a long history, and there are always many secret methods. When they counterattack, you must not only pay attention to the open guns, but also be careful of the hidden arrows."

"There is also Cihang Jingzhai. Although they are not very powerful, their network of relationships is extremely complex. You also need to pay attention to them."

"Of course, these are just minor details. As long as you are not too careless now, there will be no threat to you."

"But the Dini and the celestial monk might be a bit troublesome."

Gao Ying frowned.

Then he slowly spoke: "The Heavenly Monk is Bodhidharma's junior brother. His relationship in Buddhism is extremely unique, and he does not have the imprint of Shaolin. His influence on other branches of Zen is extremely special."

"But this is normal. The Buddhist sect has captured everything, so adding a heavenly monk is nothing."

"You still need to pay most attention to the Dini."

Hearing this, Gao Changsheng immediately thought of the reason and asked softly, "Evil Emperor Xie Tiao?"

"Yes, it's him." Gao Ying nodded.

“The six paths of the two sects of the Demon Sect were passed down from the Heavenly Demon Cang Qu, but it was actually started by the first Evil Emperor Xie Tiao.”

"He is the founder of the two sects and the Six Paths, and Xie Tiao himself is the true descendant of the Heavenly Demon."

"He is fundamentally different from all the previous evil emperors of the Demon Sect."

"Before Di Ni became a monk, he and Xie Tiao were lovers. Later, they parted ways because of their religious beliefs. The relationship between the two can be said to be extremely complicated."

"This time, if you kill Dini, it is very likely that you will lead to the emergence of this evil emperor."

"It's just that when the enemy comes, we will fight him with our soldiers, and when the water comes, we will block it with earth." Gao Changsheng said.

He knew the relationship between Dini and the Evil Emperor, but he didn't think about this when he took action.

Of course, even if he thought of it, he wouldn't change his mind.

He even killed Bodhidharma's disciple, so why would he care about the Evil Emperor's ex-lover?

The only regret is that this Xie Tiao did not appear in Jingnian Zen Temple.

If the other party lends a helping hand, the problem can be solved at the same time.

But this is normal.

After all, Gao Changsheng's plan was completely unaware to a large group of Buddhists, including monks and nuns, before he took action.

How could Xie Tiao, who didn't even know whether he was still in contact with Dini, find out and arrive at the scene to rescue him in advance?

Gao Ying nodded.

Gao Changsheng's answer did not exceed his expectations.

Without this invincible belief, he would not have been able to get to where he is today.

I told this story only because I was worried that the other party didn't know the secret and wouldn't be on guard.

"I heard that you invited people from the Shenxiao Sect to the Luoyang battle, and people from the White Lotus Sect also showed up?"

Gao Ying spoke again, and his tone became quite strange.

White Lotus Sect, Shenxiao Sect.

Gao Changsheng finally realized Gao Jiong's possible intention.

The appearance of the White Lotus Sect in Luoyang was not something that was difficult to understand.

After all, the process is derived from the results.

Jingnian Zen Temple and Cihang Jingzhai should have cooperated with the White Lotus Sect a long time ago.

It is natural for them to appear in Luoyang.

However, the actions taken by the White Lotus Sect after its emergence went against common sense.

Instead of rescuing them, they directly and decisively abandoned the Jingnian Zen Temple.

If so, it might be because of assessing the situation. After all, the power Gao Changsheng displayed in Luoyang at that time could only be described as invincible.

What was even more surprising about the White Lotus Sect was that they actually started to win over Gao Changsheng and directly put forward the conditions for the White Lotus Saint King.

This is definitely quite weird.

After all, there has never been a precedent in this world where someone directly wins over the enemy to become their boss.

In addition, after the emergence of the White Lotus Sect, the behavior of Lin Lingsu of the Shenxiao Sect also became extremely strange.

After Luoyang, Gao Changsheng also met with Lin Lingsu alone, but the other party showed an extremely difficult expression.

Although Gao Changsheng was puzzled, he did not force it too much, and he did not take it too seriously afterwards. He just made a note of it for the time being.

After all, the most important thing now is the major event that is about to happen in the Sui Dynasty. As for other things, they can be postponed.

But Gao Changsheng never expected that this matter would be mentioned in the most unexpected place and by the most unexpected person.

Gao Jiong.

The sudden mention of these two parties is obviously not just because of the battle in Luoyang.

Could it be that he knows something inside?

But no matter from which perspective, Gao Jiong should not have any relationship with these two parties.

There was a look of doubt visible in Gao Changsheng's eyes.

"Whether it's the White Lotus Sect or the Shenxiao Sect, they have nothing to do with me, my father."

Gao Jiong saw Gao Changsheng's confusion and spoke with a smile.

"But I do know why these two parties came to you."

"Why?" Gao Changsheng asked instinctively. He was indeed curious.

Gao Ying smiled softly, and then slowly spoke:
"Before my father retired from the world, he dismissed all his personal soldiers and severed all of the Gao family's relationships, especially those in the military. He didn't even leave a complete legacy in the Gao family."

"The Gao family went from being a top family to a bankrupt family overnight. Do you know why?"

Gao Jiong looked at Gao Changsheng and spoke softly, a hint of guilt unconsciously emerging in the depths of his eyes.

Of course he knew that after this operation, the Gao family, especially Gao Changsheng, would be neglected. After all, what this world lacks the least is people who flatter the powerful and look down on the weak.

Hearing this, Gao Changsheng's expression flashed a strange look again. After all, the other party had already mentioned this before.

"I don't want you to join the army or politics, but to learn martial arts and live a life of adventure." Gao Changsheng said.

"Not bad." Gao Ying nodded.

"What I did as a father is to hope that you can escape from this vortex. Just like the saying goes, a simple life is the real life."

"But as a father, I have traveled far and wide and witnessed the bloodshed of turbulent times. How could I not know that where there are people there is reason for conflict?"

"Yang Su knew to leave a trump card for his son. I, Gao Jiong, left a way out. How could I simply cut off your helper for you?"

"So, the emergence of these two forces is because of you, and it was you who left behind the means." Gao Changsheng looked up.

"good."

Gao Ying nodded.

"But I have never contacted them. Be it the country or the underworld forces, winning them over is only the lowest form of tactics. Even if you give them many benefits, they may not betray you, not to mention that they have to stay for the next generation."

Gao Jiong smiled casually: "In this world, there is something that people cannot avoid, and it is also what my father always advocates the most, that is open conspiracy."

At this point, Gao Jiong no longer kept the secret and said with a smile:

"Now that you have traveled across half of the Nine Continents, you should know a lot about the secrets of the martial arts world. Have you ever heard of the term reincarnation?"

"Reincarnation?"

Even Gao Changsheng was shocked when he heard these two words. But soon, he realized that what Gao Jiong said should be the reincarnation rumor of this world.

Of course he had heard of this and even seen it with his own eyes.

Xu Fengnian of Beiliang is the reincarnation of Zhenwu, but in this world, Zhenwu was first reincarnated into Zhang Sanfeng, but was then killed by Zhang Sanfeng.

As for the theory of reincarnation, could Gao Jiong's method be related to this?

The White Lotus Sect was derived from Buddhism, and its teachings do involve the theory of reincarnation. The concepts of the Mother of the Unborn and the coming of Maitreya are all declarations related to reincarnation and rebirth.

Could it be that Gao Ying used this method to attract Bai Lian?

To be honest, Gao Changsheng really couldn't figure out what methods Gao Jiong used to make the crazy White Lotus Sect become so fanatical.

"Father, I almost forgot that you have been to Liyang. You must know how popular the reincarnation theory is there."

Gao Ying shook his head and smiled.

"In fact, this matter is not limited to Liyang Beimang."

"Once the gate of heaven opens, the gods will descend to earth." Gao Jiong sneered.

"The Heavenly Gate at the beginning opened to all the countries in the Nine Continents. Even the Great Sui Dynasty, oh, it wasn't the Great Sui Dynasty at that time, there were rumors that one could break through the void and enter the Heavenly Gate to become an immortal."

“But later, the tentacles that penetrated into various countries were cut off.”

"The so-called gate to immortality only remains in Liyang and Beimang. After all, both Liyang and Beimang are deeply involved with that place."

Gao Jiong sneered disdainfully.

"What is behind that gate?"

"This is a space left behind after the ancient war. It does have many mysteries, but it's ridiculous to talk about immortals and gods."

"At that time, Lu Chunyang shattered the phantom of Tianmen at Zhongnanshan, and then stepped into Liyang. He stared at Tianmen for a long time. If it was really a fairyland, how could he not enter it?"

"As for the so-called reincarnation, it sounds nice, but it's just a group of old immortals who can't hold on any longer and are reborn in other people's bodies."

"Lu Chunyang, I heard in Liyang..." Gao Changsheng began.

"Lu Chunyang is different. His situation is extremely complicated and different from other reincarnations. As for the specific situation, your father doesn't know much about it. You can ask the Taoist sect. They should know more." Gao Jiong shook his head.

Gao Changsheng did not continue to ask, but his eyes were always on Gao Jiong.

After all, after talking for so long, the most crucial thing was not mentioned.

"The path of reincarnation may seem miraculous, but it is actually extremely dangerous. Every reincarnation is a consumption."

"Moreover, those who can embark on this path are all peerless strong men. They are pulled by fate and those who are reincarnated must be people with peerless talents."

"After growing up, their strength will increase rapidly, which is likely to suppress their original spiritual awakening until they die."

"Like Zhang Sanfeng of the Ming Dynasty Wudang, his methods are actually good for Zhenwu. If it weren't for that sword, Zhenwu would probably be suppressed in Zhang Sanfeng's body and would never be able to show up. Even if he survived for a long time, he might not be able to outlast Zhang Laodao."

Gao Ying laughed out loud.

"You mean, I am also someone's reincarnation?"

Gao Changsheng took the initiative to ask.

"Do not."

Gao Jiong smiled and shook his head: "That thing is not a good thing. Even if it really exists, I, your father, will not do anything about it."

After saying this, Gao Jiong looked at Gao Changsheng:

"Have you ever heard of the word fate?"

Gao Changsheng shook his head. Of course he knew these two words, but he just didn't understand what situation Gao Jiong was referring to.

"Reincarnation is the soul's rebirth, but fate is condensed by the earthly world."

Gao Ying slowly began to explain.

"In this life, my father started planning very early, because matters of fate can only be promoted, not forced."

"Remember the Purple Thunder Sword Technique that Yu Juluo taught you."

Gao Changsheng nodded.

"In fact, Yang Su had once envied this sword technique and asked for it for his son." Gao Jiong laughed.

"So Uncle Yu passed down this knife at your request?"

"No, I never said it directly." Gao Jiong chuckled and shook his head: "I know Yu Juluo. As long as you practice martial arts, he will definitely pass on this sword technique to you."

"All I did was stop him from passing this knife on to someone else."

"Seven strikes of purple thunder."

Gao Changsheng couldn't help but frown.

Gao Ying's voice continued:
“This knife is indeed a key link.”

"The Purple Thunder Blade Technique is said to have been passed down from King Xiang, but its original source is the source of the Thunder Dao."

Hearing this, Gao Changsheng seemed to have guessed something, and a light flashed in his eyes.

"Speaking of which, I haven't actually done much as a father. When it comes to fate, too much is as bad as too little."

"I only did three things. The first was to facilitate Yu Juluo's sword transmission. The second was to secretly go to the Yuwen family and meet a certain kid."

"who?"

"You seem to have guessed it, yes, Yuwen Chengdu." Gao Jiong said with a smile.

"The Nine Heavens Responding to the Thunder and Universal Transformation Heavenly Lord." Gao Changsheng said in a deep voice.

"Oh? You actually figured it out."

A strange look also appeared on Gao Ying's face.

"It's him but it's not him."

"Puhua Tianzun is just an incarnation. What I want is the real deity, the Southern Pole Changsheng Emperor."

Gao Ying slowly uttered the last four words.

"So, the third thing is my name?"

"good."

"According to my father, I am the reincarnation of the Great Emperor Changsheng of the South Pole." Gao Changsheng raised his eyebrows.

Gao Ying shook his head again.

"I've said before that fate is not reincarnation."

"Today's so-called reincarnations and so-called immortals and gods are, to be more precise, all false gods."

"It is said that these are ruins left over from ancient times."

"Even so, the reincarnation theory rumored in Jiuzhou is only at the level of the Five Elders of the Five Directions at best."

"The Great Emperor of Longevity in the South Pole is one of the Four Imperial Gods. He can only be born in this world. He is unique and there can be no other."

Gao Ying's voice is quiet and profound.

Gao Changsheng did not interrupt; he was still accepting and thinking about the news.

"Father has heard a rumor that the fate of the four emperors of the Four Imperial Guards has unimaginable benefits, and it seems to involve things from ancient times."

"I named you Changsheng, and with the Purple Thunder Blade, the source of the Thunder Dao, and the Universal Transformation Heavenly Master's charm from Yuwen Chengdu, we have achieved this day."

"What about the White Lotus Sect and the Shenxiao Sect?" Gao Changsheng asked.

"The Great Emperor of Longevity in the South Pole controls all thunders. He is the Supreme Being of Thunder and the Supreme God worshipped by the Shenxiao Sect. It can be said that, to some extent, you are their ancestor."

"Of course, it's not that easy to condense destiny. Now you are just at the forefront, which means you have occupied a large part of the authority."

"But in the final analysis, it is not the real Antarctic immortality. However, it is obvious that Lin Lingsu has discovered some clues, but it is not so easy to make up his mind."

“Otherwise, Lin Lingsu would have retired long ago. Even if he hated Buddhism, it would not be so easy for him to come to Luoyang to get involved. After all, he is not like Qilin Zhenren, who is eager to take sides because of the situation in Beimang. The leader of the Taoist sect in the Song Dynasty is not Shenxiao.”

"As for the White Lotus Sect, although they regard Maitreya and Wusheng Laomu as their main gods, the sect is extremely complex and there are also a large number of other gods. The most important thing is that the White Lotus Sect seems to have hidden the inheritance of the Southern Emperor of Immortality."

"In some ways, they are more authentic than the Divine Heaven Sect, which is the emperor's inheritance. And judging from their attitude, they may know more secrets than I do. If you have the chance, you may want to go and have a look."

Gao Changsheng understood.

No wonder Lin Lingsu was so conflicted. This was equivalent to recognizing one's ancestors, and they were ancestors that had not yet been confirmed and might be wrong.

Especially since there is another force competing with them.

"The Great Emperor of the South Pole, the White Lotus Sect, the Divine Sky Sect."

Gao Changsheng murmured to himself. He had never expected that Gao Jiong would give him such a big surprise.

"Fate is mysterious. No one can make a judgment until the last moment. But this is all I can do as a father."

Gao Ying spoke softly.

Gao Changsheng certainly wouldn't be disgusted. To be honest, he was still shocked at this moment.

Gao Jiong is worthy of being Gao Jiong. His plan of moves is truly far-sighted and imaginative.

When planning for his son's career, he did not start from the secret manuals of magical skills or the power of the underworld, but directly made his move based on his fate.

No wonder Gao Jiong was so confident in leaving the impoverished Gao family behind. Even if he had not traveled through time, based on this point alone, his son would not have ended up so badly.

Fate is not just two words; luck and aptitude are just incidental.

He also understood what the other party meant by "open conspiracy".

Once the fate is formed, the ancestors are there, and the Shenxiao Sect will come sooner or later. As for the White Lotus Sect, he cannot see its true purpose at this time.

"By the way, if he meets Yuwen Chengdu someday, he will kill him."

"Although I have used some means, it is still best to kill him just in case. Moreover, if you do it yourself, you can also seize the remaining luck of the opponent and consolidate and increase your own authority."

(End of this chapter)