Yellow Court Daoist

In the Great Wilderness, there exists a mountain known as Buting Mountain, where Rong Water runs dry. Here live the people of the Three Body Country, the descendants of Emperor Shun and his wife Ehuang. They subsist on Shu Food and employ Four Birds. The abyss surrounds this place from all sides – to the north lies the Black Water and to the south, the Great Wilderness. To the north side is Shaohe Abyss and to the south side is the Following Abyss, where Emperor Shun once bathed.

Shaohe Abyss spans across Buting Mountain, hidden in the void and invisible to the naked eye.

Only a True Immortal, attuned to the energies of heaven and earth, could detect the entrance and leap inside.

Lu Qingfeng, stepping on mysteries, concealed his form and aura completely, silently following behind Gu Yang of Rotten Peach Valley, Wen Guang, and six other True Immortals.

Silently, he infiltrated Shaohe Abyss.

"Shaohe Abyss."

Upon entering, Lu Qingfeng looked around and saw that Shaohe Abyss was enveloped in darkness on all sides, with no sun, moon, sky, or earth—truly oppressive. Looking into the depths of the darkness, even though it was pitch black and hard to see, one could faintly sense that this Black Abyss seemed alive, its inhaling and exhaling making one's blood clot and exceedingly uncomfortable.

A heavy oppressive feeling hit him from all sides.

"Primordial Spirit Practitioners entering would have their physical bodies and Divine Souls crushed to dust."

And with unknown entities lurking within the depths of the Black Abyss, it's no wonder only True Immortals could enter.

Lu Qingfeng, still a True Immortal himself, entered confidently.

He opened his third eye at the brow, and the vision of Daluo Cave Temple swept across all directions. In the extreme darkness that devoured all light, he could still see as during the daylight. He saw islands, mountain peaks, and even rivers appearing out of nowhere, sprinkled throughout the Black Abyss.

Mountains without roots.

Rivers without sources.

"Truly a place of mystery."

Lu Qingfeng casually swept his gaze across, noticing some mountain peaks were short, only a few miles around, while others stood tall and solitary, thousands of feet high. Within these mountains, there might be fish or insects, or animals in hibernation, all possessing strong physical bodies and emitting rich, powerful qi.

All capable of withstanding the peculiar pressure of the Shaohe Abyss.

Their Divine Souls fused with their bodies, low in intellect but unburdened by Divine Souls, allowing them to unleash their strongest powers in the Shaohe Abyss.

Common True Immortals were no match for them.

"According to Yao Sihai, in Qin Shen Mountain within the abyss, there is a ferocious creature born from one mother in triplets guarding it. Even a True Immortal at the Tribulation Crossing Realm would not be its match and would be defeated upon contact."

Within Shaohe Abyss is Qin Shen Mountain.

Within Qin Shen Mountain is Qinshen Creek.

Within Qinshen Creek is Qin Shen Water.

Lu Qingfeng didn't come to cast a wide net in Shaohe Abyss or blindly search. He headed straight for the 'Qinshen True Liquid' within Qin Shen Mountain.

"I cultivate using the Enlightenment Technique; one session of Enlightenment drains my Divine Soul completely, equivalent to two hundred years of arduous cultivation. But once the Divine Soul is exhausted, even with the best Spirit Pills and magical remedies, it takes at least a year to recover."

"A considerable price."

"And it delays time."

One session of Enlightenment is at most half an hour, but Lu Qingfeng needed at least a year to recover, truly a pity. However, since Enlightenment relies on the power of the Divine Soul, there's no recklessness allowed, and Lu Qingfeng had no other options.

But 'Qinshen True Liquid' is an extraordinary type of Spirit Water.

"If I could obtain enough 'Qinshen True Liquid,' I could use the Enlightenment Technique without restraint, thoroughly comprehend various Divine Skills and Great Methods, and enhance my powers quickly."

A year has 4380 hours.

If he could use the 'Enlightenment' Technique non-stop, it would be equivalent to nearly a million years of arduous cultivation.

Of course.

This first requires 4380 drops of 'Qinshen True Liquid.'

...

Qin Shen Mountain.

Wen Guang and Gu Yang each led two True Immortals, descending onto the mountain.

Lu Qingfeng concealed his form, brazenly stood beside Gu Yang, who noticed nothing. In Shaohe Abyss, where darkness clouded all discernment, it was only because the True Immortals of Rotten Peach Mountain had left markers in Qin Shen Mountain that Wen Guang and Gu Yang could find their way.

Otherwise, even with prior knowledge of the location, it would be futile.

The terrain in the Black Abyss changed constantly, with mountains and rivers transforming continuously, making it extremely challenging to navigate by memory.

There were True Immortals who refined countless artifacts for determining directions, adapting mountains and concealing waters. Unfortunately, under the strange force of Shaohe Abyss, even an Eighth Rank Magical Artifact would become clouded in spirit light within a couple of years, temporarily losing its miraculous properties. Lower ranks fared even worse, failing within a few months, days, or even hours.

Of limited use indeed.

Using an Immortal Artifact as a marker would be beyond even an Earth Immortal's means and daring.

"Now that we've reached Qin Shen Mountain."

Lu Qingfeng turned his head to look at Gu Yang and other True Immortals at his side, his form flickered and shifted, and a Daoist nun wielding a Divine Sword emerged, engulfing Gu Yang and the six True Immortals including Wen Guang in a whirling storm the moment she appeared.

Mist and rain intertwined.

Rain arising with the wind.

In an instant, a deadly intent descended, a great terror approaching.

"Smoke Rain Sword!"

"Sword Demon Lin Ye?!"

Caught off guard, Gu Yang was shocked. Seeing the mist and rain and recognizing the attire of the newcomer, he quickly guessed her identity. Furious, Gu Yang's brow furrowed showing his ferocious side. Fingertips swirling with smoke, a white mist rich in hues, like a ribbon, extended, aiming to strike the Daoist nun.

This was a secret treasure Gu Yang had refined from the Poison Mist collected in the Rotten Peach Mountain, over tens of thousands of years, mimicking the Supreme Treasure 'Five Cloud Peach Blossom Miasma' from the Red Wood Ridge— a toxin-based treasure.

Although not an Immortal Artifact, it was still a rare Eighth Rank Magical Artifact.

Named 'Dazed God Miasma.'

Yet,

before 'Dazed God Miasma' could be deployed, Gu Yang felt an overwhelming pressure on him. Mana became stagnant, and even his mind struggled to function for a moment.

An invisible force field.

Enormous pressure.

Caused Gu Yang's actions to falter.

At his side, the other four True Immortals experienced the same.

In a battle between True Immortals, a single misstep could be fatal. The Daoist nun, wielding her Divine Sword, brought down the misty rain. Silent like smoke, it permeated through the void, converging from all directions.

Boom!

Boom!

Several loud explosions shattered four True Immortals, including Gu Yang, into pieces. Their Primordial Spirits scattered in all directions due to the assault of the Smoke Rain Sword Array, with only one True Spirit escaping deep into the void, entering the cycle of reincarnation.

Amongst them,

Wen Guang reacted swiftly, holding a Golden Ring, not only protecting himself but also shielding another True Immortal by his side.

"This foe is formidable; we cannot confront their might!"

Wen Guang exclaimed sharply.

With a wave of his hand, he hurled the Purple Gold Bowl. From it burst forth two streams of gold and jade-colored light, like Divine Dragons absorbing water, soaring high into the sky from the mouth of the bowl. Those streams of light were incredibly powerful, intertwining and temporarily entangling the Daoist Nun.

But Wen Guang dared not hesitate.

Protecting himself with the Golden Ring, he also shielded the nearby True Immortal. In an instant, flickering golden light enveloped them as they dashed towards the dark abyss outside Qin Shen Mountain.

"He flees swiftly!"

The Daoist Nun's sword strike sent the Purple Gold Bowl flying outside the mountain, disappearing without a trace.

Yet she did not pursue.

Outside Qin Shen Mountain.

Wen Guang's expression was grim.

"Thank you, Marshal Xie, for saving our lives!"

Beside him, Zhang Ran was even more terrified, feeling as though he had narrowly escaped death, and promptly bowed to Wen Guang in gratitude.

Had it not been for Wen Guang's intervention, he would have faced the same fate as Gu Yang and the other three True Immortals, demise of both body and soul.

A moment of terror, a moment of relief.

Wen Guang waved his hand dismissively.

He turned his head to look at Qin Shen Mountain, hidden in darkness nearby, his expression solemn -

"Stirring up storms."

"The Daoist Nun of the Divine Sword."

Wen Guang looked towards Zhang Ran, "It's the Rain Killing Hall Master, Sword Demon Lin Ye from Yingsheng Peak!"

Sahpo Demon Sect, Red Wood Ridge, Hundred Barbarians Hill, and the Sword Immortal Sect were constantly in conflict. Lush Peach Mountain had its fair share of friction with Yingsheng Peak, so its members were well-acquainted with the characters there.

Upon the Daoist Nun's appearance,

Not only did Gu Yang recognize her, Wen Guang did too.

"Indeed, it's Lin Ye."

Zhang Ran also added, "Unexpected that Lin Ye would possess such capabilities, not only stealthily tracking us but also slaying Marshal Gu Yang and the three other generals with a single sword strike."

He had followed Wen Guang for a long time, even leading troops into the deadly fields of battle against Rain Killing Hall. He had seen the new Hall Master leading troops himself, fighting on the frontlines, right up against Marshal Wen Guang himself. The two were evenly matched then.

Yet today, her ferocity was unparalleled.

Zhang Ran found it hard to fathom.

"She must have been concealing her true strength all along!"

Wen Guang said.

Zhang Ran didn't know, but Wen Guang did. Although 'Lin Ye's' cultivation of the 'Killing Rain' method of Sahpo Demon Sect's Killing Department was noteworthy, it was only due to the Divine Sword in her hands that she surpassed top-tier True Immortals like Gu Yang.

To claim that she could easily eliminate Gu Yang, even with a surprise attack, seemed improbable.

But Lu Qingfeng had personally come, secretly suppressing Gu Yang and other True Immortals, coordinating with Lin Ye's avatar. How could Gu Yang escape such a sudden and fierce assault?

"This woman is formidable; we must urgently report to the Cave Master."

Wen Guang's face was stern as he looked towards Zhang Ran, "Please, General Zhang, hurry back to Lush Peach Mountain and inform the Cave Master of the developments here, and call for reinforcements!"

"Marshal, be careful!"

Taking the command, Zhang Ran knew neither he nor Wen Guang could deal with this Hall Master. He swiftly flew away toward Shaohe Abyss.

Reinforcements were on the way!

...

Qin Shen Mountain.

Lu Qingfeng and Lin Ye stood side by side.

A faint light illuminated the mountain, enabling visibility. Lu Qingfeng's Divine Sense swept across the area, searching for Qinshen Creek. As his Divine Sense swept over, he saw a babbling brook traversing the desolate mountain.

At a gentle depression, it formed a clear spring.

The pristine waters of the spring were like a mirror, its floor covered with fine white sand, from which countless tiny water bubbles continuously rose to the surface forming bubbles. A light breeze broke these bubbles into myriad circles that scattered outward. The green moss in the water, about two feet tall, swayed freely, looking lush and vibrant.

"Qinshen Creek."

Lu Qingfeng raised an eyebrow, sensing the extraordinary aura within, immediately recognizing the location of Qinshen Creek. He flew directly toward the creek. However, beside the clear spring of the creek, three fierce manifestations arose, as if enraged, shooting straight toward the sky aiming at Lu Qingfeng.

"Three pests!"

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

Above him, a five-colored radiant light burst forth, suppressing the void. The three savage beasts, their bodies armored like fierce crocodiles, froze in mid-air, their forms suddenly becoming rigid. Lin Ye's avatar was beside, the Raindrop Divine Sword gently waved, and as the misty rain formed an array, twisting and turning, the fierce glare in the eyes of the three beasts faded, and they plummeted to the ground.

Devoid of life.

With Lu Qingfeng's current cultivation, truly, slaying True Immortals was as easy as slaughtering dogs.

His power was comparable to that of an Earth Immortal.

"Let's take a look."

"Let's see how much Qin Shen true liquid is contained in the Qinshen Creek that caused Yao Sihai to dispatch two of his top generals!"

With no fierce beasts to hinder him, Lu Qingfeng stepped forward, opened the vertical eye on his forehead, and the vision of Daluo Cave Temple descended upon the clear spring.

Before long.

A look of joy appeared on his face.