I created Qin Tianjian in modern times

The deputy director had already believed all of this, and he was eager to learn more about this mysterious team. However, Bai Wenzheng declined his invitation: "Thank you for your kindness, but our mission is not over yet, and we need to rush to the next place. I'll trouble you all with the follow-up work, and please give a reasonable explanation in tomorrow's newspaper to appease the public."

After saying that, Bai Wen Zheng and his team members turned around and left, leaving everyone in the cemetery in deep thought.

After leaving these words, Bai Wenzheng led the team members to turn around resolutely and set out on the road to leave the cemetery. The deputy director stared at their backs that were getting farther and farther away, sighed involuntarily, and said to Ren Guoran beside him: "Old Ren, do you feel it? This 788 exploration team is far more unfathomable than we imagined."

Ren Guoran pondered for a moment, nodded, and a trace of thought flashed in his eyes: "Indeed, but those statements about the world in the painting and the Japanese ghost soldiers are still too bizarre to be believed." Lin Feng also nodded in agreement. This kind of thing had a huge impact on their inherent worldview and was difficult to accept.

At this time, a breeze blew by, bringing the voices of the team members talking. "Captain, what are we going to do next?" "Don't forget what Senior Mo Wufeng told us to do. We have to go to Kongtong Sect to borrow the Seven Treasures Daoist Pagoda, and then bring Senior back to Kunlun Military Region to report." "Go now? That's too much trouble!" A thick northeastern accent suddenly sounded, it was the voice of Big Black Dog.

The deputy director and the other two were stunned when they heard this. They looked at each other in amazement. "Did I hear it right? That big black dog...it can actually talk!"

After leaving the Heroes Cemetery, the team members took a military vehicle and headed straight to Kongtong Mountain. The dragon vein incident around Luding Bridge had been resolved, and their only task now was to go to Kongtong Sect.

"Is Kongtong Sect really on Kongtong Mountain? What is it like there? Is it like the legend says, with peerless ancestors in charge?" Zhuge Qing asked curiously. Fatty Wang curled his lips and said disdainfully, "How is that possible? If such a sect survived until now, it must have fallen into decline long ago. How could it still be so majestic? Maybe it's just an empty shell, and the monks don't have any real skills."

Zhuge Qing looked at Fatty Wang in confusion: "How do you know? Have you ever had any contact with Kongtong Sect before?" Fatty shook his head and said confidently: "Do you even need to ask? You can figure it out if you use your brain. If these sects really have masters in charge, how could they be in such a mess now?"

At this time, Chen Tian spoke up: "Although what Fatty said is vulgar, it makes sense. Take the Wudang Sect for example. It was once a well-known sect, but now it hides in the mountains and doesn't allow outsiders to get close to it, right?" He sighed, his tone full of emotion, "All sects nowadays are almost the same. The world has changed, and they are no longer allowed to be as ostentatious as before. Moreover, now is the Dharma Ending Age, and opportunities for cultivation are scarce. The strength of the cultivators in the sect is limited, and it is impossible for the sect to regain its glory."

Along the way, the team members were full of curiosity and discussion about Kongtong Sect. In their impression, the concept of sect was too old, and now they were about to set foot on Kongtong Mountain to look for magic weapons in this so-called sect, which made people feel incredible.

The military vehicle slowly stopped at the foot of Kongtong Mountain. The team members couldn't wait to get off, but soon frowned: "Strange, there is clearly the breath of dragon veins here, but why can't we find the specific location?" They walked into Kongtong Mountain with doubts.

"It shouldn't be possible. We have all received special training and are very sensitive to the dragon vein's aura. We should be able to find it as soon as we get off the car. But now, this feels too strange." Aning looked at the team members in confusion.

"Maybe the terrain here is special. There shouldn't be any big problem. The most important thing for us now is to go to Kongtong Sect as soon as possible to understand the situation and lend the Seven Treasures Taoist Tower that Senior Mo Wufeng needs." The team members nodded and followed Bai Wenzheng into the mountains.

Kongtong Mountain has beautiful scenery and a quiet environment. Because it has not been fully developed, it has retained the most primitive natural scenery. Ancient trees are towering, wild animals shuttle through from time to time, birds are singing one after another, and the sound of the breeze blowing through the leaves is like the music of nature, welcoming the arrival of the team members.

As they went deeper, the height of Kongtong Mountain gradually increased. Faintly, they saw a building similar to a Taoist temple standing in the deep mountains, but it was different. "That should be the Kongtong Sect, right? Why are there so many people?"

"Look over there, that should be the Kongtong Sect, right? Why are there so many people?" Zhuge Qing looked at the long queue in the distance with a confused look on his face.

As a well-informed person, Wang Ye analyzed at this moment: "These people should be pilgrims who came from far away. They believe that only by traveling through mountains and rivers and burning a stick of incense with sincerity can their wishes come true. This should be just an ordinary Taoist temple built by borrowing the reputation of Kongtong Sect. The real Kongtong Sect should be hidden in the deeper mountains and forests, and there may be no way out there."

After listening to Wang Ye's analysis, the team members all nodded in agreement.

Bai Wenzheng also led his team to the place where the crowd gathered. Everyone was holding incense in their hands and praying devoutly for their wishes. Some even knelt down and prayed all the way up the mountain from the foot of the mountain. The scene was very moving.

Seeing this scene, Chen Tian couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "People always pray to the gods to fulfill their wishes, but the gods often warn us to let go of our obsessions. Countless people burn incense and worship Buddha for their obsessions. But how many people have lost themselves in the incense and sunk into the mundane world."

In contrast, Fatty Wang was not so artistic. He smiled and muttered in a low voice: "What on earth are these people thinking? They come all the way here just to burn incense. So many people pray for this and that every day. If everything works, then the gods would be too tired."

After hearing this, Zhuge Qing looked at the fat man with disdain: "From what you said, don't you have anything to pray for?"

The fat man nodded seriously: "Of course, but I only want money, and I prefer to earn it with my own hands."

As he said this, the fat man proudly reached into his arms, wanting to take out the gin jug to show off. However, when the gin jug was exposed to the sun, it instantly turned into a pool of mud. The fat man was stunned, his eyes full of astonishment.

"This...what's going on? Where's my wine jug? I was counting on it to make a fortune!"

When the team members saw this scene, they immediately understood the reason. Everything in the secret realm is illusory, and the world in the painting is no exception. These things may come true in the world in the painting, but once they return to the real world, they will be nothing.

Seeing this, Zhuge Qing laughed triumphantly: "See, this is retribution for you blaspheming the gods. Be careful or you will turn into a puddle of mud."

The fat man wanted to cry but had no tears. He looked at the mud in his hand with reluctance in his eyes. He had originally planned to sell the golden wine pot after he got out, and enjoy endless wealth and glory from then on. Who would have thought that this was just a false joy.

Although the team members felt a little sympathetic towards the fat man, they did not stay too long and continued to move forward. Although the fat man was unwilling, he could only accept this cruel fact. He deeply realized that it is human nature to be attracted by beauty and to be tempted by money. But now everything is gone. Looking back, he gradually understood the reason.

The whole world in the painting is fake, so why would he believe that the golden wine pot is real? In the final analysis, he was blinded by his own greed.

The fat man sighed, wiped the mud off his hands, and caught up with the team. This was also one of his strengths, he could think things through. Although he felt a little sorry for them, once he figured it out, he no longer worried about it.

As the team members gradually went deeper into the forest, the road became more and more difficult. There were weeds all around, and there was no ready-made road to walk on. The team members could only grope their way forward, taking one step forward and one step back.

However, they did not see any buildings along the way. The more they walked, the more unsure the team members felt. "Are we on the wrong road? Why don't we see any buildings except the Taoist temple? Is Kongtong Sect really here?" Zhuge Qing looked around blankly, only to see lush green forests, but no trace of any man-made buildings.

At this moment, the big black dog's voice suddenly rang in everyone's ears: "I smell someone." Before he finished speaking, the big black dog quickly rushed into the woods like a flash of lightning. Seeing this, the team members followed closely behind.

However, the big black dog had just run a few steps when it mysteriously disappeared under the gaze of the team members. This scene shocked everyone and they looked at each other in bewilderment, not knowing what to do.

Chen Tian frowned and quickly made a hand seal. After sensing for a moment, he said solemnly, "There is a residual aura of the formation here. We may have been deceived by a magic trick."

As he spoke, Wang Ye slowly walked towards the place where the big black dog disappeared, stretched out a hand and cautiously reached forward. In an instant, Chen Tian's hand also disappeared as if it had been swallowed, but when he took a step back, his hands appeared intact in front of everyone.

Chen Tian's eyes flashed with enlightenment: "As I expected, a powerful formation has been set up here, isolating the real world from us. What we see is just an illusory scene in the formation. The real Kongtong Sect should be hidden in this formation."

After hearing this, the team members looked at each other and nodded in agreement. Then, Chen Tian took the lead and walked forward with big strides, and soon disappeared from everyone's sight.

Seeing this, the team members did not hesitate and followed closely. When they passed through the distorted space, the view in front of them suddenly opened up and a magnificent building came into view.

This place is very similar to the Jindan Sect that Mo Wufeng created in the secret realm before. In the main hall, the statues of Taoist ancestors are solemnly enshrined on the altar.

Chen Tian only took a glance and recognized the identity of the statue: "This is Fei Hongzi, the founder of Kongtong Sect. We have found the right place."

The team members looked around curiously and saw a spacious martial arts arena in front of the main gate of Kongtong Sect. There were eight stone pillars standing on the martial arts arena, each of which was carved with lifelike human figures. Some held two swords, some wielded sticks, some stood in horse stance with clenched fists, and some sat cross-legged.

The fat man was stunned, as if Granny Liu had entered the Grand View Garden. "Are the things engraved on these pillars the unique skills of the Kongtong Sect? If I can learn a few moves, can I also set up my own sect after I leave?"

Chen Tian smiled and shook his head: "In this era, the existence of independent sects is no longer allowed. The survival of these sects is entirely due to their profound historical heritage. The stone pillars are engraved with the essence of martial arts of each sect. Kongtong Sect is an independent sect founded by Fei Hongzi based on Taoism and integrating the strengths of various sects."

The fat man's eyes widened: "Isn't this stealing knowledge? In ancient times, such behavior would be despised."

Chen Tian explained, "What you said makes sense. But Fei Hongzi was able to combine the strengths of various schools and create Kongtong Sect's unique martial arts. This is also his ability. Even if he borrowed or stole the knowledge, so what? However, this is all in the past. For the current Kongtong Sect, these things are more of a symbol of their past glory and have no practical use. It is estimated that there are only a few real practitioners left in Kongtong Sect now."

As soon as the words fell, there was a chaotic sound of footsteps all around. Then, a group of Kongtong monks dressed in white and holding swords surrounded them, making the team members feel as if they had traveled back a hundred years ago.

"Who are you? How dare you trespass into Kongtong Sect?" The leading disciple looked at everyone warily, his eyes full of confusion.

For many years, Kongtong Sect has always relied on the protection of the formation, and no outsiders have ever entered. If you are not a cultivator, you can't sense the existence of the sect's protective formation, let alone enter. And these people in front of them are dressed differently, some are military uniforms, some are casual clothes, and some are Taoist robes, making it difficult for the disciples to determine where they came from.

Chen Tian looked at the disciples who had gathered around him and was quite surprised: "It seems that Kongtong Sect is not as decadent as we thought. These disciples have a certain level of cultivation, and retreating from the world to practice cultivation does have its benefits. In the Dharma Ending Age, it is not easy for Kongtong Sect to retain such a heritage."

Bai Wenzheng nodded slightly, then said to the leading disciple: "We are the 788th Exploration Team of the Kunlun Military Region. We have something important to discuss with your leader, your head."

After saying this, Bai Wenzheng felt that his choice of words was a bit inappropriate, so he added: "We are an official organization. Kongtong Sect must cooperate with us in handling this case."

However, the disciple was adamant: "You dare to trespass into Kongtong Sect and want to see the Sect Master? What do you think we are?"

The team members were dissatisfied after hearing this, but Bai Wenzheng remained calm: "Ignorance is not a crime, we can forgive your rudeness. But now, please take us to see your leader immediately. Although Kongtong Sect has its own rules, you are also a Chinese folk organization. Kongtong Sect must cooperate with the 788 Exploration Team in handling the case."

Bai Wenzheng had no intention of being tough, but the other party's rudeness forced him to be tough. At this moment, a voice exploded in the void like thunder: "Tianlin, bring them to see me."