Chapter 256: Du E Temple
“Back then, the Lei Xiao Sect had everyone calling themselves heavenly gods, developing from arrogance to extreme brutality, just like now, causing turmoil under heaven.”
“Warfare lasted for many years until the entire under heaven was exhausted from fighting, all sides worn down, the situation gradually clarifying, then people from Du’e Temple found me.”
“They wouldn’t directly intervene, but promised to give me ten Longevity Pills each year, along with scarce resources for cultivating Transcendent and medicinal herbs for extending lifespan.”
“The news spread, and talented heroes from under heaven flocked to join, while those old guys nearing the end of their lifespan also came to attach themselves.”
“Before this, I was already the largest righteous army in this heaven and earth. With their resource support, it was like gaining another force, naturally expanding rapidly and sweeping under heaven. This shortened the time of turmoil and reduced many casualties.”
“After Lingxiao Palace was established, as repayment, resources from the Living Realm would be prioritized for them. In turn, every Jia Zi, they would still send ten Longevity Pills to Lingxiao Palace, thereby consolidating Lingxiao Palace’s ruling status.”
“Just like how I slew Flying Dragon, and the Dragon Bone, Dragon Seed, and Dragon Palace were taken by them.”
Li Weiyi could hear the dissatisfaction in Zen Sea Observing Mist’s tone: “They invested massive resources, and after success, demanded returns—I think that’s reasonable. Any investment carries risk. If you had lost, their resources would have been wiped out too. Very fair!”
Spirit Tablet Master said: “Mist Heavenly Child wants to tell you that Du’e Temple is not a compassionate savior; they’re just flying the flag of saving the world while actually being profit-driven.”
“If they were truly saviors, they would have stepped forward at the beginning of the turmoil under heaven. Not waited until under heaven was beaten to ruins before coming out to find the so-called Hidden Dragon.”
Li Weiyi saw through it clearly inside and laughed: “Cooperation based on benefits can collapse at any time. But if Du’e Temple only talked ideals, Heavenly Dao, unconditional support, I think that would be even less reliable.”
“You’re right! Benefit exchanges often make relationships more stable.”
Zen Sea Observing Mist said: “But Du’e Temple’s biggest problem is they won’t bet on just one side. Back then, while supporting me, they also split off another faction to support Lei Xiao Sect, thinking Lei Xiao Sect might pacify the warfare.”
“Exactly because of that, back then when I defeated Lei Xiao Sect, I couldn’t completely annihilate them and had to compromise with Du’e Temple’s other faction.”
“The existence of Lei Xiao Sect, to a certain extent, checks Lingxiao Palace.”
Li Weiyi said: “That’s a bit shady! But in the games of great powers, it’s a common tactic, not surprising. I’m very curious—with your later cultivation that could even slay Flying Dragon, couldn’t you still shake off Du’e Temple?”
Zen Sea Observing Mist snorted lightly, raising her snow-white chin: “At the peak of Lingxiao Life Realm, it spanned three hundred prefectures, masters like clouds—at that time, how dare Du’e Temple point fingers at me? Lei Xiao Sect’s annual tribute was far more than the other ten million gateways, just fearing I’d settle accounts. But after thousands of years, generations have changed, so naturally no massacre.”
“I’m telling you Du’e Temple’s essence to let you know: for Lingxiao Life Realm, don’t rely on them too much; to deal with Qilin Zhuang, it can only be up to the people of Lingxiao themselves.”
“For you, this may be a calamity; you must handle it carefully.”
“Calamity?” Li Weiyi’s expression turned grave.
Zen Sea Observing Mist said: “Your veins are all gold, and the secret of the Tenth Spring absolutely cannot be known to Du’e Temple. The existence of Dao Ancestor Tai Chi Fish must not be exposed.”
Jar Master immediately agreed: “Completely correct! Even if the foundation physique reaches the level of Luan Sheng Lin You, Ge Xian Tong, Zuo Qiu Hong Ting, it’s still not enough to make some old guys nearing the end of their lifespan take risks. But veins all gold, Ten Springs Divine Gate—if confirmed… very hard to say.”
Coffin Master said: “Zhuang Shiyan, I’ve had contact with him; his character is still decent.”
Jar Master said: “Du’e Temple isn’t run by Zhuang Shiyan alone; the waters there are deep!”
Li Weiyi somewhat understood what Zen Sea Observing Mist and Jar Master were worried about, breaking out in cold sweat: “Should I flee amid the chaos first?”
Zen Sea Observing Mist said: “For now, nowhere is safer than Taoli Mountain. No need to worry too much; with Zuo Qiu Gatehouse and Jiu Li behind you, if you don’t go to Du’e Temple, can Zhuang Shiyan tie you up? As an Immortal Master, he can’t lose face like that.”
“Exactly, staying at Taoli Mountain now is actually the safest, because no one can play dirty tricks.” Jar Master said.
Li Weiyi said: “Will they invite me to cultivate at Du’e Temple?”
Jar Master said: “With the talent you’ve shown, not inviting you would be strange. Don’t go; if you do, you’ll be calling to heaven with no answer, calling to earth with no response.”
“Now with your status as disciple of the Jiu Li Leader, Jiu Li will fully protect you. Zuo Qiu Gatehouse needs Jiu Li’s support and will protect you too.” Spirit Tablet Master said.
Li Weiyi was made alarmed by their words: “Alright then… take this chance to seclude cultivation for a while, refine Magic Energy, strive to master it soon. Jar Master, how long do you think I need to quench?”
“Fourth Sea three months, Fifth Sea at least half a year. By then, you can cultivate Sixth Sea Feng Fu and Fifth Order Qi!”
“Nine months.”
Li Weiyi was extremely troubled; quenching Qi took too much time, while Luan Sheng Lin You had already broken through to Dao Seed Realm.
If his Dao Seed was truly “Dragon Seed,” his cultivation speed in Dao Seed Realm would be unparalleled.
Li Weiyi didn’t want to still be quenching at Seventh Sea while others had already broken through to longevity.
“Is there a way to improve quenching Qi efficiency?” Li Weiyi asked.
Jar Master was dissatisfied: “See, impatient again. We agreed after Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival to settle down properly.”
“There is—borrow the power of Fusang Divine Tree.”
Zen Sea Observing Mist’s gaze turned toward the distant Blood Mist.
The Blood Mist parted, revealing Tanggu Sea and Fusang Divine Tree on the other side of the space barrier, with the sea covered in Xihe Flowers.
She said: “But you must truly cross that space barrier, go to Tanggu Sea, closer to Fusang Divine Tree. Quenching speed should double.”
Currently, Li Weiyi was only at the first realm of Great Mind Master, “Earth Fire Realm,” able only to open a bowl-sized hole in the space barrier, not passable by people.
To open a larger passage, cross space, reach Tanggu Sea—in the coming time, he must fully cultivate Mind Power, strive to quickly reach “Heavenly Fire Realm,” even “Calamity Fire Realm.”
Coffin Master said: “This is indeed a path! But… Mist Heavenly Child, what are you so urgent about?”
Zen Sea Observing Mist’s eyes were extremely grave: “I’ve reached the Son of Heaven level, so I know very well how close Qilin Zhuang is to breakthrough. The situation is very urgent; once he crosses that hurdle, will Taoli Mountain still be safe?”
After a long silence.
She said: “In the entire Lingxiao Life Realm, perhaps only one person can deal with Qilin Zhuang.”
Li Weiyi’s eyes stirred: “Yu Yaozi?”
Zen Sea Observing Mist said: “Among the three disciples, in talent, temperament, wisdom, she ranks first; I’m most at ease with her. I’m really curious what she encountered, what hurdle she can’t pass? I want to go to Lingxiao City and see her in person.”
Li Weiyi was shocked; now everyone under heaven saw Yu Yaozi as a flood beast, thinking her more terrifying than the Demon Race.
He hurriedly advised: “It’s been a thousand years; your disciple must have changed greatly, her mind definitely has issues. Going rashly like this is too dangerous!”
Zen Sea Observing Mist said: “I’ll consider this matter further… You need to cultivate faster, quickly reach Dao Seed Realm; by then Disguise Art should be perfected, enough to deceive heaven and earth. Then, anywhere can be gone to.”
Li Weiyi said: “I have another question: since Qilin Zhuang is so strong, why doesn’t Du’e Temple directly support it?”
“Investing in Qilin Zhuang might succeed more easily, but also risks being wiped out. The risk is no less than investing in Zuo Qiu Gatehouse.” The answer came from Coffin Master.
Li Weiyi said: “Related to Flying Phoenix and Ash Spirit Ancestor?”
“Higher level games; no need to think about it.”
Zen Sea Observing Mist knew Du’e Temple well: “It’s obvious even guessing: the Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival is essentially Du’e Temple’s internal two factions swaying. Some favor Qilin Zhuang, some favor that Vertical and Horizontal School figure from Zuo Qiu Gatehouse; both are peak masters who could unify under heaven.”
“Since the two factions couldn’t convince each other, they held this Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival to see the quality of the next generation from the two great powers.”
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After gaining a rough understanding of Du’e Temple, Li Weiyi exited the Blood Mud Space, began healing injuries, quenching Magic Energy, and cultivating Mind Power.
At the same time preparing, in the next period, use Divine Stove Wood to perfect Body Cultivation.
Seven days later.
Injuries fully healed.
Li Weiyi was quite surprised by the outside situation, especially Hidden Lord and the others—not knowing if they got the Longevity Pills, Dragon Seed, Dragon Bone. So, he temporarily emerged from seclusion.
“Zuo Qiu brother?”
Li Weiyi in the Third Heaven area dense with buildings spotted “Luan Sheng Lin You,” with Zuo Qiu Ting’s aura.
Zuo Qiu Ting shook his folding fan, injuries much better, silver hair flowing, handsome beyond words, haha laughed: “Li Weiyi, you kid really can stay put; now the city is full of wind and rain, yet you secluded to death. How are the injuries?”
Seeing he could still laugh, Li Weiyi knew the battle situation was probably still good.
“Already fine.”
Li Weiyi walked over quickly, originally wanting to punch his chest to express brotherly bond, but spared him, just hooking shoulders: “In the final battle of Hidden Dragon Lantern Festival, where did you run off to? Actually deserted? You know how hard-fought it was between me and your sister?”
Zuo Qiu Ting twisted uncomfortably, lightly blocking his arm with the folding fan, trying to act natural, sighed: “Alas, injured too heavily, eliminated early! My sister speaks highly of you, says you’re worth befriending.”
“Worth befriending, why push my arm? We’re brothers who’ve slept in the same bed.”
Li Weiyi hugged him tighter, whispering in his ear: “Honestly, your sister is really beautiful, like a fairy descended, not inferior to that Yu Xianzi. If your Zuo Qiu Gatehouse lets her marry me, I might agree! How about you help make the match?”
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