I was completely enthralled by what I heard. Curiously, I asked Kuzuzi why the Mysterious Door sect, which was so powerful, disappeared.

In the Three Pure Ones sect, with the Mysterious Door sect at its forefront, historical figures like Zhuge Kongming also emerged. How could such a sect vanish into the long river of history? It didn't make sense!

Kuzuzi said, "Do you understand the concept of rise and fall?"

I shook my head because, due to my young age, I didn't quite grasp the meaning of this phrase.

Patiently, Kuzuzi explained that in the world, everything follows the rule of the cycle of life dictated by the heavenly way, regardless of how time changes. Anything goes from decline to prosperity and then from prosperity to decline, just like the changing of dynasties. When a dynasty reaches its peak, it naturally begins to decline.

Conversely, the history of the Mysterious Door sect followed a similar pattern. From obscurity to gaining worldwide fame, the Mysterious Door sect garnered so much attention that even the imperial court had to take it seriously.

But precisely because the Mysterious Door sect was so formidable, it became a concern for those in power. The ruling class worried that if the Mysterious Door sect rebelled, the entire country would change hands. Moreover, various sects in the folk realm both feared and hated the Mysterious Door sect. As long as the Mysterious Door sect existed, other sects had virtually no chance to rise.

The power of the Mysterious Door sect reached its zenith, but it was during this time that some unscrupulous disciples arose within the sect. They used the Mysterious Door Escaping Technique to bring calamity upon the nation and commit evil deeds. They even harbored thoughts of seizing power over the country. This angered those in power.

The ruling class was struggling to find a justification to suppress the power of the Mysterious Door sect. Taking advantage of this opportunity, they issued an imperial edict, labeling the Mysterious Door sect as "treasonous." The entire country mobilized to eradicate the power of the Mysterious Door sect.

Under the dual pressure from the authorities and the martial world, the Mysterious Door sect gradually declined and faded into obscurity, disappearing from people's sight and vanishing into the river of time.

Recalling the past of the Mysterious Door sect, Kuzuzi couldn't help but feel regretful. After all, the Mysterious Door sect belonged to the same sect as the Talisman Sect. As a disciple of the Three Pure Ones, Kuzuzi didn't want to witness the decline of the Mysterious Door sect.

Kuzuzi told me that nowadays, when people mention the Mysterious Door sect, they categorize it as a cult or an evil path. This is a biased view of the Mysterious Door sect.

Curious, I asked Kuzuzi if the appearance of necromancy in the martial world meant that the disciples of the Mysterious Door sect were returning.

Kuzuzi said he was also puzzled by this. He hadn't expected that the Mysterious Door sect was secretly passing down its teachings. This could be both good and bad.

Because, from the appearance of necromancy, it was evident that the disciples reemerging in the martial world had malicious intentions.

If that was the case, it would be troublesome. It meant that the Mysterious Door sect might spark a new wave of violence in the martial world.

I asked Kuzuzi why, knowing that major sects in the martial world were suppressing them, the disciples of the Mysterious Door sect still chose to return to the martial world. What was their purpose?

Kuzuzi pondered for a moment and then quietly uttered a sentence, "They are likely returning to the martial world for... the Heavenly Mechanism!"

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The Heavenly Mechanism?!

I blinked my eyes, not understanding what Kuzuzi meant by that. What was the Heavenly Mechanism?

I continued to question Kuzuzi about the nature of the Heavenly Mechanism. He glared at me and said, "Haven't you heard the saying? The Heavenly Mechanism must not be disclosed! I've already mentioned it; of course, it cannot be spoken about!"

"..." I was speechless, feeling that Kuzuzi's words made sense.

Unconcerned with my response, Kuzuzi stood up and paced around the room with his hands behind his back, muttering to himself, "It seems they haven't forgotten about that matter. Otherwise, it wouldn't be such a coincidence. The Mysterious Door sect didn't actually disappear. For all these years, they have been lurking in the shadows, waiting for the appearance of the Heavenly Mechanism before resurfacing. They can endure for so long!"

Kuzuzi kept talking to himself, and I had no idea what he was saying. I could only speculate that the so-called "Heavenly Mechanism" was a significant secret. The Mysterious Door sect had been lurking all this time, waiting for the right moment. Now, this secret might resurface, prompting the disciples of the Mysterious Door sect to reemerge.

As a child, I was naturally curious about everything. I pestered Kuzuzi, asking him to tell me what exactly the Heavenly Mechanism was.

Kuzuzi was peculiar. No matter how we asked, it seemed like his mouth was sewn shut with a needle and thread. Instead, he would say enigmatic things that seemed profound but were actually quite nonsensical.

He said, "When the time comes for you to know certain things, you will eventually know! When it's not meant for you to know, you don't need to bother finding out! Everything has its own destiny!"

After a pause, Kuzuzi continued, "Besides, you are not a disciple of the Three Pure Ones, so what's the point of inquiring about these matters?"

Kuzuzi's words left me speechless. Indeed, I was not a disciple of the Three Pure Ones, and I had no right to know the inner workings of the sect.

Although Kuzuzi had considered taking me as his disciple before, I hadn't agreed at the time, and the matter had been left untouched. Now, Kuzuzi suddenly brought it up again. Could it be that he wanted to exploit my curiosity and persuade me to join the Three Pure Ones sect?

After some thought, I temporarily pushed aside this idea. After all, I was still very young. Although I was interested in 'The Three Pure Ones' book, I hadn't reached the level where I could walk between yin and yang like Kuzuzi.

For now, I planned my own path in life, focusing on studying hard and striving to leave the countryside to explore the colorful world beyond. I didn't want to spend my whole life dealing with monsters, ghosts, and strange occurrences.

Seeing me remain silent, Kuzuzi smiled faintly. He told me, "Yang Cheng, until you have decided whether or not to join the Three Pure Ones sect, I won't force you. But remember, everyone has their own fate, and each person's destiny is predetermined by the heavens. You are destined to walk this path, from which you cannot escape, even if you wanted to!"

I didn't know what to say, but suddenly, I felt dust floating down from above my head.

In rural houses made of wood and bricks, it was normal for a little dust and wood shavings to fall from the beams. I didn't pay it much attention.

However, Kuzuzi slammed the table and shouted, "Someone is on the beam!"

I looked up at the ceiling and caught a glimpse of a shadow that swiftly disappeared, vanishing from the roof in the blink of an eye.