Chapter 1358 Journey to the Western Regions, Encounter with the Nine Li Divine Sons Again
Chapter 1358 Journey to the Western Regions, Encounter with the Nine Li Divine Sons Again
"Alright, I'm leaving. When I see you again in two years, you should be a goddess of the Ice and Snow Temple, and you should have already reached the Divine Realm. At that time, your status will be extremely high, so don't pretend you don't know me," Chen Yang said, jokingly.
As a second-rate sect, the Ice and Snow Temple's goddess holds a position akin to a princess of a mortal kingdom—absolutely superior.
The previous goddess of the Ice and Snow Temple, Bing Ling'er, became a Daoist couple with Jian Chen, a true disciple of the Shu Mountain Sword Sect.
Once Qiao Qiumeng becomes the goddess of the Ice and Snow Temple, she will surely become the goddess in the hearts of countless male cultivators of the Kunlun Immortal Sect, with a bunch of sycophants kneeling at her feet.
"Get out of here, get out of here, you're so annoying!" Qiao Qiumeng punched Chen Yang's chest with her small fists.
After saying his farewells, Chen Yang really left.
Upon arriving in the icy, snowy landscape outside, Chen Yang summoned a divine beast from the void.
Sitting on the back of a mythical beast, the man and the beast journeyed westward.
The Ice and Snow Temple is located in the Eastern Region of the Immortal Sect, while the Jade Pool Holy Land is located in the Western Region of the Immortal Sect.
Starting from the Ice and Snow Temple, Chen Yang had to traverse almost the entire Kunlun Immortal Sect to reach the Yaochi Holy Land, a distance of several thousand kilometers.
This distance is no problem for the Void Beast; if it travels quickly, it can arrive in less than an hour.
However, Chen Yang was not in a hurry. He had plenty of time. He wanted to cultivate on the back of the Void Beast and comprehend the Great Dao of the Void, so he made the Void Beast fly a little slower.
Similarly, you can also enjoy the magnificent landscape of Kunlun Immortal Sect.
As mentioned earlier, Lingxu is located at the center of the four regions of east, west, south, and north.
However, even if you fly over the Spirit Ruins, you won't be able to see it, because the Spirit Ruins are hidden within a huge formation.
If Lingxu hadn't gone into hiding, the distance between the Ice and Snow Temple and the Jade Pool Holy Land would have at least doubled, to tens of thousands of kilometers.
This gives a glimpse into the sheer size of the Immortal Sect!
Even though the Spirit Ruins were hidden away, Chen Yang traveled westward and saw many rare pure lands, full of spiritual energy. Any one of them could be called a blessed land, driving countless cultivators in the mortal world crazy.
This place not only boasts continuous mountain ranges with towering peaks reaching into the clouds, but also boundless plains, with the Yangtze River flowing through it. The land is lush with water and grass, and is home to many wild creatures, including birds and beasts.
Even Chen Yang, who was used to seeing big scenes, was so shocked that he felt breathless, as if this was the scene that the world of cultivation should be like.
This further solidified his idea of helping Earth find its lost spiritual roots.
Once the lost spiritual roots of heaven and earth are found, the mortal world will surely be transformed, becoming like the Kunlun Immortal Sect.
Buzz!
While enjoying the scenery, Chen Yang couldn't forget about cultivation. Countless fragments of void surrounded him.
The spatial techniques of the Void Beast race are truly profound and difficult to understand. If Chen Yang hadn't received the inheritance from the Xuanhuang Ancestor to lay a solid foundation for him, it would have been like listening to heavenly scriptures, and he would have had little chance of gaining anything.
Fortunately, the legacy of the Xuanhuang Ancestor allows him to have a broad perspective, to view problems from a higher dimension, and to comprehend the Dao.
Moreover, to some extent, the Void Beast beneath his buttocks was his platform for enlightenment, constantly surrounding him with a layer of spatial power, allowing him to more truly feel the existence of the Great Dao of Space.
Seeing Chen Yang's earnest comprehension and genuine interest in the Great Dao of Space, the Void Beasts would sometimes generously offer guidance and instruction.
After spending a few days together, the Void Beast discovered that its human master was not so unpleasant after all; he was a kind and righteous person with extraordinary talent and lofty aspirations.
One day, two days, three days...
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. After traversing a vast and desolate land, the man and the beast finally arrived at the Western Regions of the Immortal Sect.
The Western Regions are vast, and it will take time to reach the sacred land of Yaochi.
On this very day, Chen Yang comprehended the Great Dao of Space and suddenly had a moment of clarity, feeling as if the clouds had parted to reveal the blue sky, and everything became clear.
hum!
He felt as if his physical body had become ethereal, or as if it had been scattered, merging with the surrounding void. The power of space permeated his entire body, and he became one with the heavens.
A yin-yang symbol appeared on his body and began to spin rapidly.
As the Yin-Yang Tai Chi circle rotates, space also distorts, as if it's about to form a black hole.
Fragments of space shot out from the void, swirling around his body and covering every corner of his entire being.
Those fragments of space were as clear and transparent as glass, making his body also become transparent, as if he had become ethereal, or as if he had ascended to heaven.
In the end, the noise grew louder and louder, as if the heavens were moved, with lightning and thunder, and strange phenomena appearing.
Chen Yang felt as if he were in the eye of a cosmic storm.
Upon seeing the changes in Chen Yang, the Void Divine Beast was startled and could even sense a trace of the suppression of the Dao.
Chen Yang's transformation was clearly a result of his profound understanding of the Great Dao of Void.
This level of understanding is comparable to that of a Void Beast, which is why the Void Beast felt a trace of suppression from the Dao.
This slight suppression of the Dao is precisely the Great Dao of Space!
"A prodigy, he's absolutely monstrous!" The Void Beast was deeply shocked.
Humans truly deserve to be the leader of all races. Although they are not the most powerful at birth, their intelligence can make up for all their shortcomings, and their cultivation is unmatched by other races.
Chen Yang suddenly opened his eyes. He had already achieved a communion with the heavens and could no longer continue to comprehend it, otherwise the tribulation lightning that would descend would be no joke.
He discovered that the seals on the Yuan Dan in his dantian had loosened somewhat.
We have now arrived in the Western Regions, and the number of people is gradually increasing.
Because the gate to Lingxu is located in the Western Regions, which is said to be near the ancestral home of the Yaochi Holy Land.
During this period, people from all over the country were heading to the Yaochi Holy Land in the Western Regions. Some came for the Lingxu Trial, while others came to watch the excitement.
The closer you get to the sacred Jade Pool, the more people you see.
Some travel by land, some by water, and some travel through the air, piloting flying swords, flying boats, flying ships, birds, and other flying magical artifacts and birds.
Of course, there are also those with great abilities who can tread the air, taking a step that covers hundreds or thousands of feet, with speeds so fast that many flying magical artifacts cannot keep up.
Considering that his mount, the Void Divine Beast, was too high-profile—after all, the Void Divine Beast was an extremely rare divine beast—Chen Yang let the Void Divine Beast leave after arriving at the Yaochi Holy Land. He then summoned the Sun, Moon, and Stars Great Sword and rode the flying sword towards the Yaochi Holy Land.
Rumble!
Suddenly, a violent sound came from the void, like a series of rolling thunders, with an earth-shattering force.
Chen Yang turned around, took a closer look, and his eyes narrowed immediately. A fleet of flying boats and ships was coming in formation, filling the void like a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers and generals descending from the sky.
If an ordinary person saw this scene, they would definitely be terrified.
It's obvious without even guessing that the visitors must be from a powerful sect, otherwise they wouldn't have such a strong foundation.
The central flying ship is the largest, with a length of no less than a hundred feet and nine stories in total. It is tall and majestic, like a flying fortress, with each floor being resplendent in gold and exquisitely crafted.
On the flying ship, there were monks in iron armor, ready for battle, and beautiful women in gorgeous dresses, dancing gracefully.
It's unbelievable that such a huge ship, weighing at least several thousand tons, or even tens of thousands of tons, could fly into the sky without any wings or jet engines.
Actually, this is a clever use of the flight array constructed by the flight runes.
Just like a flying sword, the reason why a flying sword can fly into the sky and come and go freely is because it is engraved with a flying rune array.
Although the ship is huge, it is not surprising that it can fly into the sky if enough flying runes are inscribed on it and it is driven by powerful energy.
It's like stacking countless flying swords together; if one flying sword can fly, then countless flying swords can certainly fly as well.
Of course, there are definitely more than one type of flight rune on the flying ship, as well as wind runes, vajra runes, and many attack rune arrays.
If all the rune formations on such a magnificent ship were activated, even a Golden Core cultivator would find it very difficult to break through.
On this enormous flying ship, Chen Yang saw a flag depicting a bull-headed, human-bodied monster resembling the Bull Demon King, riding a black tiger and wielding a strangely shaped large sword.
Similarly, the flag also bears two large, gold-embossed ancient seal characters: Jiuli.
Splash!
A strong wind blew, and the battle flags fluttered in the wind. The minotaur on the flags and the black tiger beneath them seemed to come alive, filled with terrifying killing intent.
The roar of a tiger could be faintly heard.
Since the flag bears the words "Nine Li," it is obvious that this flying fleet belongs to the Nine Li Divine Sect of the Southern Region.
The Nine Li Divine Sect truly lives up to its reputation as the leading sect in the Southern Region. This massive flying fleet alone demonstrates its immense wealth and resources.
The minotaur on the battle flag was none other than Chi You, the first patriarch of the Jiuli Divine Sect.
The Jiuli Divine Cult was founded by Chi You.
The legendary Chi You was a bull-headed humanoid monster with a bronze head, an iron forehead, bones as hard as diamond, and an indestructible body.
Chi You's mount was a black tiger.
The weapon in his hand was called the Tiger Soul Battle Blade.
Over countless ages, the Tiger Soul Blade has long since transformed into a divine weapon, serving as the supreme artifact of the Nine Li Divine Sect.
At this moment, the Jiuli Divine Sect's flying boat fleet flew through the air, and all the other sect cultivators in its path hurriedly dodged to avoid colliding with the Jiuli flying boat fleet.
The cultivators on land and on water all craned their necks, observing carefully and exclaiming in amazement.
Such a flying boat team is something that no other sect besides the four top sects could possibly possess.
There were many Golden Core cultivators in the fleet. Although Chen Yang was not afraid, he preferred to avoid trouble, so he stepped aside.
However, even after Chen Yang gave way, the other party persisted.
"stop!"
Then a loud shout came.
Then, several figures rushed out of the tall flying ship and sped towards Chen Yang.
"Did they recognize me?" Chen Yang's heart skipped a beat.
That day, he rode his Void Divine Beast over the Nine Li Divine Sect and engaged in a battle with a group of people on the ground. He took out the Dragon-Dragon Divine Bow and fired several arrows in succession.
If it weren't for the timely intervention of the Nine Li Ancestor, someone would definitely have perished.
Upon further reflection, Chen Yang realized that he was so high up in the sky that the other party shouldn't have been able to see his face clearly.
Moreover, he was currently standing on a flying sword, not riding a divine beast from the void.
Whoosh whoosh!
In the blink of an eye, several figures rushed to Chen Yang's side, their gazes fixed on him like those of hawks. One of the Golden Core cultivators even released a terrifying pressure, warning him not to make any rash moves.
Chen Yang remained calm and forced himself to stay composed, asking, "Gentlemen, what brings you to my side?"
“It shouldn’t be that person. I’m mistaken. According to the ancestor, that person’s mount that day was an extremely rare void beast, not a flying sword,” said a handsome man among the newcomers.
This was a young Core Formation expert, handsome and tall, with jet-black hair and wearing exquisite soft armor, resembling a refined young master from a prominent family.
However, this person's eyes revealed a sharp edge, with a fierce glint flashing within them, suggesting that he was a strong-willed individual.
This man was none other than the Divine Child of Jiuli.
Chen Yang fired several arrows at the Nine Li Divine Son that day, leaving the Nine Li Divine Son in a very sorry state.
Although Chen Yang was riding a Void Beast and flying in mid-air that day, the Nine Li Divine Son still managed to get a general idea of Chen Yang's outline.
He had just caught a glimpse of Chen Yang on the ship and felt a sense of familiarity well up inside him, so he immediately chased after him.
But now that he was standing in front of Chen Yang and saw that Chen Yang was riding a flying sword and was clearly a sword cultivator, he felt that Chen Yang was a stranger to him and that he had misjudged him.
Moreover, in his opinion, the person who tried to kill him that day must have been at least a Core Formation cultivator, or more likely a Golden Core cultivator, otherwise the arrow could not have had such great power and almost killed him.
The man before them was not a Core Formation cultivator, but merely a Divine Realm expert. Although his aura was restrained, he shouldn't be that powerful.
Chen Yang glanced at the Nine Li Divine Child a few times and immediately recognized him, knowing that he was the person he had tried to kill with the Dragon Flood Dragon Divine Bow that day.
This person is extraordinary. He has reached the Great Perfection of the Divine Realm and successfully condensed his core. He should have already been able to transcend the tribulation.
“Fellow Daoist, you look unfamiliar. May I ask which sect or school you come from?” asked the Nine Li Divine Son.
Although he was certain that Chen Yang was not the one who tried to kill him that day, the Nine Li Divine Son still wanted to find out more information.
"Just a rogue cultivator, without any sect or faction. Since you've mistaken me for someone else, I'll be leaving now," Chen Yang said calmly, turning to leave.
"Boy, the Divine Son of Jiuli is asking you a question, and what's your attitude? Do you think you're so great? Do you think you're so awesome? Being able to speak with the Divine Son is a great honor for you!"
A man standing at least two meters tall with a broad back and thick waist, standing next to the Nine Li Divine Child, spoke to Chen Yang in a booming voice, but with a very unfriendly tone.
He was carrying a large spiked club, thicker than an adult's thigh, quite heavy, and looked very intimidating.
As he spoke, he raised the spiked club in his hand, making a gesture as if to strike.
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