bookbashuk Chapter 134: Black Wind Mountains
Chapter 134: Black Wind Mountains
"People say that those below the Core Formation stage are nothing but ants, but they don't know that we cultivators are like chess players. Once we enter the game, we are no longer in control of our own destiny. Where is the freedom and ease? Where is the joy of revenge? Unless we do not seek immortality or the Great Dao."
"I will not protect future generations, nor will I protect you!"
As he spoke, Mu Jinchuan let out a long sigh, and his body transformed into a long rainbow, flying towards the villa in front.
The gate to the courtyard opened, and a spiritual aura wafted out.
One can vaguely see that there is a hidden secret inside the courtyard gate, with a cave with flowing water and glowing light.
Mu Jinchuan disappeared into the middle and was no longer visible.
Only Mu Shoushan remained outside the villa, pondering the old ancestor's words.
"I do not seek immortality, nor the Dao, nor do I protect my descendants, nor do I protect you... Even a wandering cultivator cannot live a life of peace in this world! How much more so for us sect cultivators!" Mu Shoushan murmured, then with a flick of his sleeve, he rode away on a cloud.
Although he came from a sect.
Yet they were no different from aristocratic families.
The vast Azure Flame Immortal Sect is nothing more than a mortal kingdom divided up by powerful families, with countless entanglements of interests within it.
……
The seventeenth day of the twelfth lunar month.
Yunmeng Lake.
clear.
early morning.
Yang Jiuli withdrew from his cultivation.
"In two more years, I will be able to break through to the eighth level of Qi Refining!" Yang Jiuli whispered.
This time, he focused all his energy on gathering Qi, and his cultivation speed obviously increased significantly.
Therefore, three years is enough time for him to advance from the seventh level of Qi Refining to the eighth level.
If the spiritual veins in the area were even denser, the breakthrough would be even faster.
Suddenly, Yang Jiuli raised an eyelid and looked outside.
At this moment, several figures flew over from outside Snowfall Island, riding magical artifacts, and stopped outside the island.
Yang Jiuli's divine sense seeped into the formation, observing all directions.
The group of people from outside the island came into view; the newcomers were Liu Yuelong, Huang Cheng, and Lu Wenzheng.
"Ninth Brother..." Huang Cheng bowed from outside.
Yang Jiuli's mind stirred, and a crack appeared in the formation. His voice drifted out: "Enter!"
At that moment, Huang Cheng, Liu Yuelong, and Lu Wenzheng exchanged glances, all with a hint of joy, and flew towards Snowfall Island.
Snowfall Villa.
Yang Jiuli pushed open the door and came into the courtyard. He had already prepared the spirit wine in the pavilion and set out the wine cups.
Lu Wenzheng, Huang Cheng, and Liu Yuelong arrived gracefully.
"Ninth Brother." As soon as he landed, Huang Cheng rushed forward with a face full of eagerness and bowed to Yang Jiuli.
Their attitude was respectful and enthusiastic.
It was as if he were truly facing his own elder brother.
"Ninth Brother!" Liu Yuelong also bowed and greeted him warmly, his attitude more sincere than before.
Lu Wenzheng goes without saying.
"Sit!" Yang Jiuli was already sitting on the jade stool in the pavilion. He gestured for the three of them to sit down.
The three of them didn't stand on ceremony and each chose a jade stool to sit on.
Yang Jiuli pushed the poured spirit wine in front of the three people.
Huang Cheng, Liu Yuelong, and the other two did not stand on ceremony. They picked up their wine cups and drank them down in one gulp.
"Ninth Brother, that battle at Yunmeng Lake really scared me to death!" After downing his spirit wine, Huang Cheng couldn't wait to put down his wine cup and say to Yang Jiuli, "Brother Long and I were assigned to Xiaoyun Mountain Island, but we were unexpectedly attacked by Qi Refining cultivators from the Black Wind Mountains... At that time, the island's formation was broken, and the Black Wind Mountains cultivators rained down talismans..."
He spoke at length.
He spoke with great emotion and expression.
"You have no idea how terrified I was! That was a cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refining attacking me!"
Huang Cheng spoke with lingering fear.
He was only at the sixth level of Qi Refining, yet he was still terrified when facing cultivators at the seventh level of Qi Refining.
Moreover, it's at the eighth level of Qi Refining.
As he spoke, Yang Jiuli poured him another cup of wine.
"In that critical moment, I quickly used the 'Miasma Talisman' that Ninth Brother gave me. A cloud of mist swirled out, and the cultivator actually fell directly from the sky. I quickly followed up with a 'Fireball Technique' and unexpectedly killed him in one fell swoop."
"Afterwards, I fled without looking back...that's how I saved my life!"
Huang Cheng said with lingering fear.
As he spoke, he took another sip of wine to calm his nerves.
Looking back now, he still feels a lingering fear.
"I was also being chased by two late-stage Qi Refining cultivators at the time, and I was only saved by Ninth Brother's 'Miasma Talisman'!" Liu Yuelong said.
"Our island was also attacked. Fortunately, we had the talisman given to us by Ninth Brother, otherwise we would most likely have perished as well."
Lu Wenzheng said.
As they spoke, all three stood up at the same time and raised their glasses.
"We will never forget Ninth Brother's kindness!"
Lu Wenzheng, Huang Cheng, and Liu Yuelong exchanged glances, bowed deeply, and drank their wine in one gulp.
The three spoke at the same time, their tone sincere.
The attack on Yunmeng Lake resulted in the deaths of many late-stage Qi Refining cultivators, giving them a true taste of the perils of the path to immortality.
"We're all brothers, don't be shy!" Yang Jiuli gestured for the three of them to sit down.
The three of them took their seats.
Huang Cheng glanced at Liu Yuelong and Lu Wenzheng.
After a slight hesitation, he looked at Yang Jiuli opposite him and asked.
"Ninth Brother, it's said that the patriarch is seriously injured, and the Li family is severely weakened. What should we do if more enemies attack?"
He was deeply worried.
Liu Yuelong and Lu Wenzheng also looked at Yang Jiuli.
This unexpected turn of events left them like frightened birds, filled with fear and uncertainty, unsure of what to do.
"The Li family has indeed suffered a great loss of strength after this battle. However, the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Azure Flame Immortal Sect will not sit idly by." Yang Jiuli took a sip of wine and said leisurely, as he used the 'Previous Life Talisman Seed' to activate the heroic spirits of several Li family ancestors.
After observing his life, Yang Jiuli gained a clear understanding of the relationship between the Mu family of the Qingyan Immortal Sect and the Li family of Yunmeng Lake.
The information Yang Jiuli obtained from Yan Jiuming made him see things clearly and understand the reason behind the matter.
The Golden Cloud Sect aims to prevent the Azure Flame Immortal Sect from producing another Core Formation cultivator.
The Yun clan of the Azure Flame Immortal Sect did not want to see the Mu clan's faction gain another Core Formation True Person.
Hence this battle.
However, how could the Mu family patriarch of the Azure Flame Immortal Sect allow things to develop in this way?
The Li family patriarch would not give up either.
"Azure Flame Immortal Sect..." Upon hearing this, Huang Cheng's eyes lit up: "You mean... Ancestor Hongtai!"
"Just observe and wait. I believe it won't be long before the Azure Flame Immortal Sect makes a move!" Yang Jiuli said.
"You can ask Fellow Daoist Liu Chen to keep a close eye on sect information!" He looked at Liu Yuelong.
"Yes!" Liu Yuelong nodded heavily.
Although his cousin was in the Azure Flame Immortal Sect, making it difficult for him to obtain secrets, he could still hear some rumors.
"Five alchemists have perished this time, and two are seriously injured. Only five non-family alchemists remain in Yunmeng Lake!"
During the meal, Liu Yuelong mentioned the casualties at Yunmeng Lake.
He felt both relief and sorrow.
There was even a hint of longing.
"The number of alchemists at Yunmeng Lake has decreased sharply, so I suppose they won't be suppressing Ninth Brother anymore!" Huang Cheng said with a smile.
Yang Jiuli nodded slightly and said, "When the opportunity comes, we need to solidify our foundation. Otherwise, if our skills are not up to par, we will ultimately be unable to shoulder great responsibilities!" He raised his glass and said meaningfully to Huang Cheng.
"Don't worry, Ninth Brother, I will definitely not slack off!" Huang Cheng said earnestly, and then he breathed a deep sigh of relief.
He was extremely grateful to Ninth Brother.
He used to be depressed because of the issue of profit sharing.
Fortunately, Yang Jiuli enlightened him and helped him improve his alchemy skills.
Now that alchemists are scarce in Yunmeng Lake, Huang Cheng will naturally have a place to use his skills, and he will probably not be suppressed like that!
At the very least, the Li family should give them some incentive.
As a result, Huang Cheng and others will naturally be treated much better than before.
You know, a few years ago, when Qin Sanyan went to ask for his share of the profits, he was immediately placed under house arrest!
After exchanging pleasantries for a long time, Huang Cheng, Liu Yuelong, and Lu Wenzheng finally left.
Before leaving, Yang Jiuli told everyone not to slack off in their cultivation.
The world of cultivation is known for its unpredictable nature, where strength is the foundation for survival.
Lu Wenzheng, Liu Yuelong, and Huang Cheng all nodded repeatedly.
The three flew out of Snowfall Island.
Huang Cheng stood in mid-air, still unable to resist turning back to look at Snowfall Island behind him.
Liu Yuelong echoed this sentiment, saying, "As expected of Ninth Brother, he remains calm and composed even in the face of such a major event, demonstrating his ability to see the big picture." With Yang Jiuli's guidance, their fear and anxiety lessened, and they gained even more respect for Ninth Brother.
"Ninth Brother is no ordinary man; he is naturally beyond our reach!" Huang Cheng said.
When he looked at Snowfall Island, his eyes were filled with a shimmering light of reverence.
At this point, his respect for Yang Jiuli was that of a mentor.
He still remembers how Yang Jiuli once told him to improve himself during his low point and wait for an opportunity.
Although Huang Cheng did it silently, he was still confused.
opportunity?
His life was already tied to the boat of Yunmeng Lake for the first half of his life.
Now that Yunmeng Lake is restricting spirit stones, where is his chance?
Who would have thought that this crisis at Yunmeng Lake would become his turning point?
Thinking back now, Huang Cheng felt that life is unpredictable and fortune is uncertain.
The only way forward is to be down-to-earth, improve oneself, and forge ahead.
"Although the storm has passed, the future is still full of uncertainties, and we must improve ourselves!" Lu Wenzheng said.
This conversation.
Yang Jiuli not only mentioned the opportunity.
It also mentioned danger.
Let everyone not slack off.
Lu Wenzheng kept these words in mind and dared not relax his vigilance.
"Yes!" Huang Cheng nodded.
The three activated their magical artifacts and flew away from Snowfall Island.
……
The nineteenth day of the twelfth lunar month.
The State of Chu, Heishan Commandery.
The vast Black Wind Mountain Range stretches for 1,800 miles.
To the west lies the Million Mountains.
The mountains are home to many powerful demons, as well as countless spiritual beings.
In front of the Thirty-Six Caves of Black Wind Mountain stands Black Wind City, built between two mountains.
The city wall, ten zhang high, has weathered many storms and resembles a majestic lion guarding the fortress of Black Wind County.
By passing through Blackwind City, one can enter the vast, continuous mountain range.
Many cultivators who are nearing the end of their lifespan or want to break through their bottlenecks will enter the mountains from this city to seek opportunities.
However, there weren't many people in Blackwind City at that time.
Since the tenth day of the twelfth lunar month, there have been fewer cultivators coming and going in the city.
Even among the thirty-six Black Wind Caves, many cultivators found excuses to leave Black Wind City.
A few Foundation Establishment Cave Masters also left in haste.
At this moment, in Blackwind City, inside an ancient and magnificent hall.
Yan Wuchang was sitting upright in the main seat.
He Zizai and Fang Daxian sat upright at the head of the table on the left and right.
In addition, three Foundation Establishment cultivators took their seats in turn.
These three were also members of the Black Wind Seven Fiends.
Their names are Dong Yutian, Ding Liyuan, and Zhang Maoheng, all of whom are in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.
"Brother Yan, three more brothers at the late stage of Qi Refining have left under some pretext today. If this continues, Black Wind Mountain will be empty!" Dong Yutian stood up and bowed to Yan Wuchang, who was in the main seat. His brows were furrowed and his face was full of worry.
If all the cultivators under his command ran away, he would become a commander without troops, with no one to command.