Chapter 280: Tang Court Tent
Shi Liuyu’s heart pounded in terror as he flew down from mid-air, quickly joining Shi Jiuzhai and Shi Qiqing.
The three of them looked nervously toward the distant figure with an overwhelming aura.
“How could it be her?” Shi Qiqing said warily.
“Northern winds do not know spring comes late, snow presses down on the Southern Territory’s Fourteen Prefectures. What terrifying Sword Momentum. Liu Se, how many of her swords can you withstand?” Shi Jiuzhai asked in a low voice.
Shi Liuyu ignored him, extremely nervous, desperately wanting to burrow underground and flee immediately. After all, given his reputation, the possibility of being slain with a single sword by that Young Lord of the Northern Territory was not small.
Tang Wanzhou glanced faintly at the three in the distance, sheathed her sword, and walked past Li Weiyi: “You’re fairly on time. Tomorrow morning, enter the Underground Immortal Mansion.”
Several Dao Seed Realm Martial Cultivators from the Northern Territory rushed toward the corpses of demonic beasts like Ying Ji and Shang Lie.
Demonic creatures of this level were treasures all over their bodies.
Especially the Dao Lotus, Dao Fruit, and Magic Tools.
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Qifeng Ancient County City was only a hundred miles from the Underground Immortal Mansion entrance, with masters gathered in the city.
Under the night sky, many camps were scattered across the wilderness surrounding the ancient county city, like light spots shrouded in Formation Light Gauze.
Outside Snow Sword Tang Court’s camp, Formation Flags were planted everywhere, with large numbers of exotic beasts lying in wait.
A team of masters from the army, clad in Magic Tool Armor, was patrolling.
Tuo Ba Bu Tuo personally escorted Qin Qian to the outpost of several True Disciples from Lei Xiao Sect, then returned to Li Weiyi’s room.
Li Weiyi sat on a chair by the bed. His injuries had stabilized, color returning to his face as he indirectly inquired about why Tang Wanzhou was so eager to explore the Underground Immortal Mansion again.
In truth, he wanted to gauge the danger level of this trip.
Tuo Ba Bu Tuo said: “Actually, in the past half year or so, the Young Lord has already entered the Underground Immortal Mansion five times, spending most of the time inside.”
“This trip to Qiu Zhou Prefecture City was first to purchase resources for resupply. Second, to visit that Transcendent figure of Confucian Dao at Zuo Qiu Gatehouse. Third, to find skilled Insect Tamers. You are one of our key candidates.”
Li Weiyi said: “The Northern Territory’s Wanyan Clan is renowned under heaven for Insect Taming.”
“Northern Wanyan, Southern Jiu Li, all masters at taming insects.”
Tuo Ba Bu Tuo gave a wry smile and continued: “I won’t hide it from you. What the Young Lord plans to do, the places she plans to go, are extremely dangerous. The Wanyan Clan’s Commander Level Strange Insects have suffered heavy losses. However, almost all the Insect Tamers survived. The Young Lord values their lives greatly.”
“Insects, once lost, can be found again.”
“Insect Tamers at the Spirit Mind Master level are each treasures.”
Li Weiyi had anticipated this.
If it weren’t extremely dangerous, would a proud figure like Tang Wanzhou have time to meet a Five Seas Realm Martial Cultivator like him?
Li Weiyi asked: “Has Brother Tuoba entered the Underground Immortal Mansion?”
Tuo Ba Bu Tuo nodded: “I’ve only gone in once, stayed half a month, with little gain. Most of the time, I stay in Qifeng Ancient County City comprehending the Dragon Race Son of Heaven Martial Way in the Dragon Seed to increase cultivation. I don’t want to fall behind other peers in Dragon Seed Dao Cultivation. But this time, I’ll go along to ensure your safety.”
“Does the Underground Immortal Mansion really have a five thousand year old Thousand Year Elixir?” Li Weiyi asked again, treating this as very important.
Since Commander Level Strange Insects had died one after another in the Underground Immortal Mansion, how could Li Weiyi not worry about the Seven Little Ones’ safety?
If they could quickly grow to the Dao Seed Realm level, their ability to preserve their lives would naturally increase greatly.
Tuo Ba Bu Tuo said: “Five thousand year old is hard to say, but I’ve personally seen a three thousand year old elixir. It was dug up by a Dao Fruit level strong practitioner from the Imperial Court who had no news for decades. The medicinal fragrance filled the air, impossible to contain even in a Boundary Bag, drawing pursuit and killing from many powerful figures.”
“Our Snow Sword Tang Court has also unearthed some Thousand Year Elixirs, one of which reached two thousand six hundred years.”
“The most precious things in the Underground Immortal Mansion are actually not the Thousand Year Elixirs or Spirit Platform Blazing Star Stone Fragments. They are the Daoist Arts, Codexes, and Magic Tools left by the Ancient Bhakara Sect.”
Li Weiyi had not yet reached the Dao Seed Realm, so he had little interest in Daoist Arts and Codexes.
Moreover, once he found Zen Sea Observing Mist and the three Masters, would he lack these?
Li Weiyi thought of another important matter: “I’ve heard the Twin Rice Cult is quite active?”
Tuo Ba Bu Tuo’s silver-forged resolute face turned cold: “When did evil gods dare show themselves before? It was all because of the eleven years of warfare. The major powers fought until exhausted, all suffering great losses. Then the Demon Race disaster struck. The Transcendents died or were injured, all in secluded cultivation to heal. Now they finally jump out to stir up trouble.”
“And also because the proportion of Rice Person Martial Cultivators under the major powers has greatly increased, giving the evil cults opportunities to infiltrate, guide, and subvert, creating an awkward situation where friend and foe are hard to distinguish.”
Li Weiyi very much wanted to say, could it be because the major powers exploited the Rice People too harshly, without giving them sufficient respect, so the Twin Rice Cult could easily develop them into followers?
These words could only stay in his heart.
Speaking them out would mean no further conversation.
“Young Master Tuoba, Young Master Li, the Young Lord requests your presence!”
A master from the army, clad in armor, came to relay the message.
Li Weiyi and Tuo Ba Bu Tuo arrived at Tang Wanzhou’s tent.
Inside the tent, lamps shone brightly. Dozens of Martial Way strong practitioners sat there, most clad in armor, including no lack of Pure Immortal Bodies and Deformed Humanoid Race.
Tang Wanzhou sat at the head, introduced Li Weiyi to everyone, then began to arrange and deploy: “Tomorrow, at Chen hour three quarters, depart on time via the Eighth Path. I’ll lead, Tuo Ba’s divinity and Tang Hu will bring up the rear.”
“Precious Medicines, Medicinal Herbs, and Spirit Platform Blazing Star Stones found on the road belong to the finder.”
“Daoist Arts and Codexes, each side may copy one. Snow Sword Tang Court takes the original.”
“Other money-type treasures distributed by merit.”
“After entering deep into the Underground Immortal Mansion, this lord will tell everyone the true purpose of this trip.”
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After speaking, the crowd dispersed.
Tang Wanzhou kept five among them, including Li Weiyi.
The five were all Mind Power cultivators. Three were very elderly, with full heads of white hair, but spirited and with extremely high Mind Power Attainment.
From their conversation, Li Weiyi learned that two of the old men were top Spirit Mind Masters over a hundred years old, extremely renowned in the Northern Territory, wielding Mind Power treasures, responsible for dealing with Departed Spirits.
The other two were Insect Tamers.
One middle-aged woman from the Wanyan Clan.
To Li Weiyi’s surprise, the remaining old man was actually recruited by Tang Wanzhou from the Jiu Li tribe.
“Young friend Li, this old man Shan Ze is the number one Mind Power strong practitioner of the Jiu Li tribe’s Shan Li tribe. I cultivated in the Divine Hall for over forty years. Finally meeting you, the young legend of our tribe. Very pleased to meet you.”
Shan Ze had a round fat face and short stature, holding a wooden staff, with Insect Bags hanging all over his body.
Li Weiyi knew that aside from Jiu Li Divine Palace, the Jiu Li tribe’s most skilled in Insect Taming was the Shan Li tribe.
For the other to dare claim to be the first Mind Power strong practitioner of the Shan Li tribe was quite extraordinary, his status high enough to stand equal with the Tribe Leader.
Tang Wanzhou’s face was truly impressive.
Li Weiyi exchanged pleasantries with him.
Tang Wanzhou said: “You five, tomorrow follow right behind me, responsible for clearing the path. As long as you give your all without slacking, I promise the things you get in the Underground Immortal Mansion will be more than what other Martial Cultivators get.”
“Go prepare. Whatever you need, just tell me.”
The four successively took leave and departed. Li Weiyi stayed alone.
Tang Wanzhou stood with hands behind her back, studying the map of the Underground Immortal Mansion she had drawn on the desk, and the map of Fu Zhou on the ground: “Your injuries are severe, you’re the youngest, with the lowest cultivation. Tuo Ba Bu Tuo is responsible for protecting you. Anything else?”
She raised her head, looking toward Li Weiyi.
Li Weiyi remained composed: “The Young Lord just said, whatever is needed, just mention it to you… I do have a small request. Among the demonic beasts slain earlier, it’s said one had a Dao Lotus inside?”
Tang Wanzhou stared at him for a moment, then called out to the soldier waiting outside the tent: “Bring the newly obtained Dao Lotus.”
“You’re still Accumulating Qi? It’s been over half a year, and Feng Fu isn’t full yet?” She suddenly took some interest.
“Just a bit short!”
Li Weiyi could use the spatial power of the Buddha’s Sarira to strike the Dao Fruit into Feng Fu, but it was hard to control precisely, so he had always not dared to act rashly.
A Dao Lotus was different.
The Magic Energy released by a Dao Lotus was only about ten thousand cubes.
Li Weiyi felt that expanding his Feng Fu by another ten thousand cubes should be no problem, with controllable risk.
Of course, he very much wanted to quickly complete cultivation of the Sixth Sea, then cultivate the Seventh Sea.
Jar Master had said that once he reached the Seventh Sea, beating Dao Seed Realm Second Heaven Martial Cultivators would be much easier.
Once the Seventh Sea was also complete, he could begin Seed Dao, impacting the Dao Seed Realm.
After all, the Eighth Sea Divine Palace didn’t need cultivation at all; it could expand infinitely on its own. The Magic Power accumulated inside was liquid, already a full cube, which Li Weiyi had always been reluctant to use.
The reason was that he felt Divine Palace might also be able to Seed Dao, with liquid Magic Power nourishing the Dao Seed. He had discussed this with the three Masters, but they weren’t sure either.
After all, Divine Palace had always been just a legend.
Not long after.
The jade box containing the Dao Lotus was brought into the tent.
This Dao Lotus had been cultivated by the Candle Shadow Crow King, newly extracted, still carrying a bloody smell and Demonic Energy.
“Thank you, Young Lord! After absorbing the Magic Energy from the Dao Lotus, I will definitely return it immediately.” Li Weiyi cupped his fists in salute.
After a Dao Lotus released its Magic Energy, it still had considerable alchemy value, a treasure for Dao Seed Realm Martial Cultivators to increase cultivation.
Tang Wanzhou said: “You’re already cultivating spatial Daoist Arts?”
“No!” Li Weiyi said.
She smiled: “Then how will you strike the Dao Lotus into Feng Fu and retrieve it in time? Feng Fu isn’t like Zu Tian, which can relatively easily connect to the outside.”
Li Weiyi was momentarily at a loss for words, pondering how to explain.
“Everyone has their secrets. No need to be so conflicted. If you don’t want to say, then don’t.”
Tang Wanzhou continued: “I want to tell you, I’ve already reached Entry Level in the Path of Space. I can help you, no need for you to take risks yourself. What? Afraid I’ll probe how many golden marks you have? Or worried about something else?”
Li Weiyi smiled calmly: “With the Young Lord’s cultivation and strength, if you wanted to excavate a person’s secrets, why waste so many words? Thank you, Young Lord, for your assistance!”
Refusing further would be too deliberate!
Tang Wanzhou held the Dao Lotus in one hand, pinched fingers with the other, probing toward Li Weiyi’s Feng Fu.
She was immediately startled!
His Feng Fu had already expanded to over twenty thousand cubes… and it still wasn’t fully cultivated?
Ordinary Hundred Veins All Silver Pure Immortal Body Martial Cultivators targeted breaking Feng Fu to ten thousand cubes. Over time, this became one of the indicators to measure if someone was Successor Level genius.
If Feng Fu couldn’t reach ten thousand cubes, it was considered that this person had already fallen behind in the Five Seas Realm.
They would be kicked out of the Successor ranks.
Successors had extremely high evaluation standards for each realm. They wouldn’t remain leading forever just because they led in Spring Gushing Realm.
