"Ah!"

I exclaimed, abruptly opening my eyes, only to find my back soaked in cold sweat.

"Xiao Bailong, what's wrong with you? Behave properly on the road, don't startle the master!"

Hearing my exclamation, Bajie beside me couldn't help but jump in fright, patting me impatiently.

Normally, I might have had the mood to playfully tease him, but now I felt a chill all over my body!

...I died again?!

What killed me?!

How did Great Immortal Jinding die so tragically?

I swallowed my saliva, my mind filled with chaotic thoughts, almost unable to think.

I know Great Immortal Jinding. Although he is not famous, his skills and abilities can be considered outstanding even among the Heavenly Court.

Otherwise, as a disciple of the Daoist sect, how could he hold a position at the foot of Mount Ling in the Buddhist sacred land?

Just this matter alone already holds profound meaning, but this esteemed immortal unexpectedly died silently, even replaced by someone else...

"Could it be the hand of the Buddhists?"

I couldn't help but secretly speculate, but then I discarded that thought.

Allowing Great Immortal Jinding to reside at the foot of Mount Ling was an unspoken agreement between Buddhism and Taoism. If Ling Mountain really killed Great Immortal Jinding, it would be utterly harmful and without any benefit. How could the Buddha be so foolish? Moreover, when the Buddhists take action, they leave no traces, so there is no need for torture and killing...

Just as I was contemplating, a familiar voice came from ahead!

"Wonderful, wonderful! The holy monk has experienced various tribulations, and now he has finally achieved success. It is truly a cause for celebration!"

"This humble Daoist is Great Immortal Jinding, specifically here to guide the holy monk up the mountain."

I suddenly looked up and saw that Great Immortal Jinding had arrived by our side as before, walking quickly!

I froze in place, the previous scene appearing before my eyes, and couldn't help but stiffen.

"Xiao Bailong... why didn't you leave?"

Because I suddenly stopped, Shaxiong almost bumped into me, casting a puzzled look.

"Huh?"

With this interruption, everyone couldn't help but look at me, including Great Immortal Jinding!

A drop of cold sweat slowly slid down from my forehead, and it seemed that I could already see the doubtful and fierce expression in Great Immortal Jinding's eyes!

If I were to expose the truth here... would I have a chance of winning?

I couldn't help but calculate in my mind. Great Immortal Jinding hasn't taken the initiative yet. If I were to make a sudden move and inform Big Brother and the others of the truth, could we join forces and take him down?

However, at that moment, Great Immortal Jinding suddenly laughed.

Then, a bloody hand pierced through everyone's chests... even Big Brother was no exception!

I watched with my own eyes as my heart was crushed in his grasp!

In my ears, I could only hear a cold and indifferent strange murmur:

"Discovered... discovered... hehe..."