Chapter 238: Entering Bai Cang Mountain
In Nantian Prefecture City, in Yan Yin’s room.
Yan Yin waved his hand and released his spirit tool Five-Colored Li Yan Cover, enveloping the room.
In the room, there were only three people—Y Yan Yin, Mu Yu, and Su Yan.
“Nephew Disciple Su Yan, your abilities have exceeded my expectations.”
After the room was isolated, a smile finally appeared on Yan Yin’s cold face.
In the next three years, Beast King Sect’s resources in various places in Lingnan Prefecture, which originally had disputed areas, can now take the lion’s share of the benefits with this thirty percent agreement.
Don’t think it’s just thirty percent; that’s the entire Lingnan Prefecture.
How many mine veins, Treasure Mountains, and Treasure Lands are there in Lingnan Prefecture?
Just the disputed areas alone are probably no less than a hundred, which is a huge sum of money.
Mu Yu lightly hummed and slightly shook her head: “Winning is a good thing, but it may not be for Nephew Disciple.”
Su Yan remained calm and asked: “Is Uncle Master worried that others will covet me?”
Mu Yu nodded: “A tree stands out in the forest, and the wind will surely destroy it. You single-handedly fought the geniuses of those three forces and suppressed them. You should know that Qin Mu had already broken through to Dan Qiao when he came out. Even if you perhaps used some clever method, you have the ability to contend with Dan Qiao Realm for a bit, which will make many people unable to sit still.”
A flash of realization passed through Su Yan’s eyes. So Mu Yu thought Qin Mu had just broken through, and he defeated the enemy with a clever method.
He did not expose this matter and just asked: “In Lingnan Prefecture, could Nine Peaks Sect, Sword One Sect, or Monster Suppressing Guard possibly ambush and kill me?”
A sharp glint flashed in Yan Yin’s eyes: “Why not?”
“In the Cultivation World, although there is a distinction between Righteous Path and Demonic Path, that is only a division of sect styles, not a judgment of personal character.”
Su Yan slightly raised his eyes and continued: “Orderly governance and executing those who bring harm is Righteous Path. Plundering countless and acting tyrannically without restraint is Demonic Path?”
“Something like that, but ultimately it depends on Dali Dynasty.”
No wonder the room was isolated.
Dali Dynasty is the strongest force in this country; everything that benefits their rule is Righteous Path.
This is a force that possesses a Land Immortal.
Mu Yu said softly: “The Demonic Path is now trying to make a comeback in Lingnan Prefecture, wanting to erode all the borders of Lingnan Prefecture, severely damaging our Lingnan sects, and plundering resources. If they receive the news, they probably won’t let go of a sect Heavenly Prodigy like you. Moreover, small sects and schools, if they covet your opportunity, probably…”
Su Yan asked: “What is Uncle Master’s opinion?”
Yan Yin said: “I will have Mu Yu send you back to the sect first. After the limelight passes, when you come down the mountain again, others will have a hard time finding your tracks. By the time you break through to Dan Qiao Realm, there probably won’t be many who can ambush and kill you.”
Above Dan Qiao Realm, there are Dharma Aspect Realm, Golden Body Realm, Martial Saint Realm…
But having Golden Body Realm and Martial Saint Realm come to ambush and kill a martial artist who is merely a Dharma Aspect Seed would be a waste of talent.
Su Yan frowned slightly, but he was a bit unwilling to do so.
Admittedly, this is the safest approach, but he is not really a True Intent Realm Martial Artist.
Which True Intent Realm Martial Artist stuffs a third-order Rhinoceros Tiger, a third-order fierce insect Troop Devouring Ghost Moth, and four quasi-third-order fierce insects into their Insect Realm Space?
With this lineup, how many Dan Qiao Realm Martial Artists would it take to steadily ambush and kill him?
“You have concerns?”
Mu Yu noticed Su Yan’s unusual expression and asked.
“I can’t hide forever, and this place is so close to Lingnan Prefecture City; no one would dare provoke Monster Suppressing Guard.”
Monster Suppressing Guard recruited the people, and they were attacked not long after leaving the secret realm; would they treat Monster Suppressing Guard’s face as toilet paper?
“Hmph, they can fail countless times, but you only need to fail once, and your life is gone.”
Mu Yu lightly hummed, and Yan Yin showed a thoughtful expression: “Your words are not without reason, but we must consider it further… How about I help you clear out a wave?”
——
“Thirty-seven sects, divided into three batches and left separately. Even Sword One Sect left this morning.”
In the Monster Suppressing Guard mansion, Gu Nianshuang, Zang Liangcai, Li Qiao Xue… a total of more than ten Monster Suppressing Envoys sat in the main hall of the mansion.
Zang Liangcai said indifferently: “Each family fears their own genius being harmed and quietly left the city. At this time in the city, quite a few rats have emerged in various places.”
Li Qiao Xue’s bright eyes slightly lowered, holding a cup in her hand: “Lingnan Prefecture City is the hub for south-north travel; every day, no less than a thousand martial artists pass through, with all sorts of people from all walks of life. In previous years at this time, wasn’t it the time when all parties scout and probe the geniuses of various sects? It’s normal…”
“Not necessarily.”
Gu Nianshuang’s gaze swept over everyone: “Things are different now. Three Flames Divine Palace and Sacred Weapon Path are restless, and Hundred Caves Witch Sect can’t hold back either. According to intelligence, they have probably contacted Witch Country. These guys are all eyeing our Lingnan Prefecture.”
Lingnan Prefecture is located in the Borderland, on the edge of Dali Dynasty.
In the past, whether Monster Suppressing Guard or Dali Army could dispatch sufficiently powerful martial artists to suppress Lingnan Prefecture.
But in the past two hundred years, a Great Secret Realm appeared on the Northern border, almost accessible to Martial Saints. This secret realm has occupied a large amount of energy from Northern Barbarian Country and Dali Dynasty, so they can’t spare attention to handle Southern matters for the time being.
Moreover, Dali Dynasty has been strong for too long, giving other countries a sense of crisis; Tianyang Dynasty and Daqian Dynasty are also not very friendly.
Lingnan matters cannot afford any mistakes.
“What about Beast King Sect and Nine Peaks Sect?”
Gu Nianshuang suddenly asked.
A person from the audience, with a tiger-back and bear-waist, said in a muffled voice: “Nine Peaks Sect should be preparing to leave. As for Beast King Sect, their Su Yan is probably being targeted. Dark flowers in Lingnan Prefecture City are already equivalent to a Dan Qiao Realm. Thirteen thousand third-order origin stones or three third-order mid-grade spirit tools—I am not that expensive.”
Everyone drew in a cold breath.
Ten thousand third-order origin stones converted to first-order origin stones would be millions; if really exchanged, it would probably double or triple.
Third-order origin stones are hard to find, and the spiritual power they contain is incomparable to first-order origin stones.
Thump thump thump
Zang Liangcai lightly knocked on the table, and the dull knocking sound echoed throughout the main hall.
“Everyone, don’t be tempted. Yan Yin and Mu Yu are not to be trifled with.”
Several Monster Suppressing Envoys’ bodies shook, suppressing the greed in their hearts.
“What do we do?”
“Wait, wait until Su Yan and the others leave on their own.”
As soon as the voice fell, Gu Lingfeng hurried over with quick steps, his face grim, and said: “Beast King Sect has left. Yan Yin is taking a Cloud Beast Boat loaded with a boat full of disciples toward Beast King Sect. Mu Yu and Su Yan took a path, bypassing the team, heading straight to Beast King Sect.”
“Follow them; probably someone couldn’t hold back.”
——
Lingnan Prefecture had already entered the night, and Yan Yin led the Beast King Sect disciples to leave under the cover of night.
If not for Su Yan making such a big splash, there would be no need to be so cautious this year.
He stood at the bow of the Cloud Beast Boat, hands behind his back. Under his control, the Cloud Beast Boat moved quickly.
The bright moon hung high, casting its light on the flat ground, like a round jade plate.
Suddenly, between the clouds, several black lights attacked, like ghosts, heading straight for the Cloud Beast Boat.
“Hiding your head but showing your tail!”
Yan Yin waved his large hand, and rosy glow rushed out, directly annihilating these attacks.
Suddenly, several people rushed over, and the leader directly pounced to kill Yan Yin.
“Hahaha, little brats of Beast King Sect, next year today will be your death anniversary.”
“Such big talk, mere All Stars Heaven of Dan Qiao Realm.”
Yan Yin flew out, mercilessly charging toward the attacker, sword light illuminating this piece of night sky.
The leading black-clothed man and the several martial artists following him were all forced back by this sword light.
“I’ll hold him off; you deal with Su Yan.”
The leader directly rushed up and began combat with Yan Yin.
The remaining people all rushed toward the Cloud Beast Boat.
Boom
The Cloud Beast Boat was hit by Dan Qiao attacks and immediately shook unsteadily.
Suddenly, light burst forth, and a terrifying Five-Colored Li Yan Cover suddenly flew out, enveloping everyone.
Flames flowed, turning into inexhaustible forms; the five-colored flames were extremely brilliant.
Yan Yin suddenly erupted; True Intent emerged behind him, instantly merging with the long sword in his hand. Each sword strike was full force, making the opponent stagger.
The two fought for dozens of rounds, and Yan Yin killed three or four of the black-clothed man’s followers.
“Damn it.”
The leader knew the ambush was no longer feasible, immediately forcing back Yan Yin and fleeing the scene.
——
On the other side of Lingnan Prefecture City, Mu Yu quietly left the city.
She quickly flew out a hundred li, already beyond the range of ordinary detection.
At this time, her speed was a bit faster than Yan Yin’s, with a young man following beside her, who was none other than Su Yan.
“Fellow Daoist Mu Yu, I’m afraid this guy won’t get away.”
Three Dan Qiao Realm Martial Artists who had masked their faces rushed out in unison.
The leader was also a figure from All Stars Heaven, now staring intently at Mu Yu.
“Kill.”
Before this old guy could issue the order, Mu Yu pointed her finger, and the Su Yan beside her turned into a hundred-zhang red silk, overwhelming toward the three.
“Not good, we’ve been tricked; that person is not Su Yan.”
The few wanted to escape, but Mu Yu pulled them in with red silk.
Although her voice was soft, during this battle, her combat was extremely sharp.
Her Beast Taming Bag moved, and a third-order contracted beast pounced out fiercely, directly grabbing the Dan Qiao Realm on the side.
Mu Yu directly attacked, using sky-full red silk to block their retreat.
They fought for thirty or fifty rounds, with Mu Yu gaining the upper hand. Under step-by-step pressure, the few people’s reinforcements arrived.
Mu Yu just smiled slightly, then activated a secret technique, her figure flashing, directly twisting one person’s neck.
The battles on both sides intensified until late at night when Monster Suppressing Guard arrived here.
Gu Nianshuang boldly struck, with True Intent Beast Spirit swooping down behind him, swallowing the remaining soldiers who couldn’t escape in one bite.
His face darkened: “Mu Yu, Su Yan actually didn’t go with you; he’s with Yan Yin?”
Mu Yu grabbed one person with red silk and smiled faintly: “Not with him either; no one knows where he went.”
Gu Nianshuang’s pupils slightly contracted, immediately understanding the meaning.
Yan Yin was luring the snake out of its hole, while Mu Yu was openly repairing the plank road.
Where Su Yan really went, probably no one knows now.
“You are really bold; no wonder you dared to spread the rumor that Su Yan obtained a supreme opportunity, and even leisurely sneaked away.”
Gu Nianshuang’s words were not without complaint, because Beast King Sect’s sudden move had almost disrupted many people’s plans.
Mu Yu just smiled and said: “Thank you Fellow Daoist Gu for your understanding. How about I help you coordinate the chaos in the city?”
“Okay.”
——
The turmoil in Nantian Prefecture City lasted the entire night; who knows how many villains were preparing to burn, kill, and plunder at night.
However, as soon as they made a move, Monster Suppressing Guard along with the lecturers from Imperial Observatory Academy struck together, directly beginning the suppression.
A large number of forces’ secret agents and some lurking Demonic Path members had already been cleared out.
Among them were neutral Shadowless Tower and disciples in the city controlled by Three Flames Divine Palace.
Just capturing people and throwing them in prison, Monster Suppressing Guard caught no less than a hundred people that night.
When the sky began to brighten, Su Yan finally disguised himself in the city, leisurely left Lingnan Prefecture City, and headed straight for Bai Cang Mountain.
His speed was extremely fast; no one discovered his movement trajectory. In the blink of an eye, he covered these seventy li and arrived at the foot of Bai Cang Mountain.
Su Yan sat cross-legged in an obvious position, waited a little, and after about half a day, finally two figures quietly approached.
“You are slow.”
Su Yan opened his eyes and looked toward Xia Wan’er and Lan Yunyue.
Xia Wan’er pouted and said: “Isn’t that the trouble you caused? I went to great lengths to get permission from Uncle Master Mu Yu to stay home for a few days. And Senior Sister Lan…”
Lan Yunyue slightly shook her head, signaling Xia Wan’er not to continue.
Su Yan stood up and said: “When you came, how were Uncle Master Yan Yin and Uncle Master Mu Yu?”
“Uncle Master Yan Yin killed one at Dan Qiao third layer and severely injured two Dan Qiao Realm; he repelled the enemy single-handedly.”
“Uncle Master Mu Yu was slightly weaker in combat, but she also killed an enemy with thunder-attribute martial skills.”
After the two explained the situations of Yan Yin and Mu Yu clearly, Su Yan breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Then he said: “Since they are fine, next, it’s our turn. Xia Wan’er, you should still remember that place where the Spiritual Aperture Illumination Fruit Tree is planted, right?”
“Of course, follow me.”
The three followed one after another, closely behind Xia Wan’er, heading straight into the depths of Bai Cang Mountain.
Bai Cang Mountain is even more chilling than Hundred Thousand Great Mountains; its trees are taller, with white bark like dead human skin. The forest is gloomy, and the mountain wind blowing through makes an uncomfortable rubbing sound.
Su Yan and the other two kept going deeper, and soon the feral beasts in the mountain began to attack.
“Swish”
Lan Yunyue’s Moonwatching Sword slashed, immediately killing a rock forest beast in front of her.
Nearby, Xia Wan’er flicked her wrist, and a flying knife pierced the feral beast behind the tree.
“Almost there.” As soon as Xia Wan’er’s voice fell, the three crossed a mountain peak and suddenly noticed strange spiritual energy fluctuations around them.
White mist quietly spread, and a mountain valley in front was faintly visible under the cover of trees.
“Roar”
A shocking beast roar came, and a powerful aura broke through the mountain valley, dispersing the white mist somewhat.
Xia Wan’er showed a shocked expression, her face darkening: “Third-order Calamity Beast.”
Su Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly: “It seems to be coming from inside the valley.”
“Old Ancestor Bai Cang raised a White Cang Ape; if that roar is accurate, probably…”
A Dan Qiao Martial Artist and a third-order Calamity Beast—this Spiritual Aperture Illumination Fruit Tree won’t be easy to obtain.
Lan Yunyue’s expression changed, and she suddenly said: “It doesn’t seem like a breakthrough; more like fighting someone else.”
Fighting means there might be other Dan Qiao Realm Martial Artists.
Xia Wan’er immediately shook her head: “No, we can’t take the risk. The three of us can at most deal with one Dan Qiao Martial Artist; no need to risk our lives for the Spiritual Aperture Illumination Fruit Tree.”
Lan Yunyue also nodded, agreeing with Xia Wan’er.
Only Su Yan’s eyes flickered, and he said: “What if we add another third-order Calamity Beast?”
He waved his hand, and the Rhinoceros Tiger immediately appeared in front of everyone.
Xia Wan’er and Lan Yunyue widened their eyes: “You, you actually have a third-order contracted beast?!”
