Chapter 4
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Chapter 4: The Tao of Collapse and Destruction of the White Emperor!
In the late February breeze, not a trace of chill could be felt.
However, the mountain fields that were once lush and green now appeared particularly barren.
The weeping willows by the riverbank still danced with the wind, but their branches were sparse and upon closer inspection, they appeared withered and yellow.
The water plants in the river had yet to sprout even though it was the season for growth.
The hills and trees by the river were sparse, appearing even more desolate than a young man’s bald head.
"Finally a breakthrough!"
Tong Yao, sitting in lotus position by the river, jumped up excitedly.
As she walked, she brushed the dust off her dress and patted her buttocks with her hand.
After a day and a night of meditation, she successfully broke through to the Transcendency Stage.
This process went unnoticed by everyone, thanks to the Netherworld Seal.
Without the Netherworld Seal, she would have never been able to breakthrough from the Soul Changing Stage to the Transcendency Stage so quickly, and without causing any commotion.
As per usual, Tong Yao would have chosen to breakthrough at Qingyu Peak.
After all, these are difficult times and danger lurks everywhere. If she rashly ventured out, she might fall victim to an unexpected attack.
But she just couldn’t calm down.
Ever since Tong Yao followed the "guidance" of the Netherworld Seal and entered An Lan’s cave that day, her mind has been in complete disarray.
There are times when she lies in bed and suddenly stands up to head towards the Qiongming Peak.
Tong Yao must admit that she has been drawn in by An Lan.
It must be clarified that this is completely different from being attracted to Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian!
Upon seeing Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, she naturally had the impulse to pin her against the wall, tiptoe, and bully her.
The thought of "eat", of course, is not uncommon.
However, after seeing Master An Lan, this strange thought vanished entirely from her mind.
Is it really interesting to watch two "steel plates" fighting?
She only felt an immense calmness within herself, as if she had been purified.
This matter is extraordinary.
But Tong Yao couldn’t wrap her head around it, even if she tried to investigate, she couldn’t figure out where to start. She inherited the fine tradition of Bai Lian, which is: If you can’t understand it, don’t think about it for the time being!
However, the problem continued to trouble her. The strange gravity would not disappear simply because she gave up treatment.
Due to this influence, she simply cannot calm her heart and engage in cultivation.
Tong Yao had no choice but to leave the Duxian Sect, and as she distanced herself, the force weakened.
She had intended to tell her master about it, but she gave up the idea when the Netherworld Seal showed its powerful concealment ability.
Everything seems to be going smoothly now.
However, this brought new doubts to Tong Yao’s mind.
"Even in the less powerful North Luzhou, the Hades Hall is not considered a top sect. Why is the Netherworld Seal so special?"
With the assistance of the Netherworld Seal, her cultivation base quickly broke through from the Nascent Soul Stage to the Transcendency Stage. After the nine soul refinements, it was no less than the peak of the Transcendency Stage cultivator.
At this speed, it won’t be long before she triggers the Gufeng Disaster.
Even Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, the reincarnation of an Immortal Emperor, cannot match this cultviation speed, can she?
The Netherworld Seal’s uniqueness goes far beyond that. At the time of the breakthrough, she vaguely felt that she had been absorbed into a chaotic world full of mist.
"The Netherworld Seal is so powerful, there is no reason why the Hades Hall cannot prosper. Could it be that I am the only one who has discovered this secret over the past thousand years?"
Tong Yao tenderly caressed the cold Netherworld Seal, and the chilly sensation flowed into her heart through her fingertips.
It is said that the existence history of the Netherworld Seal is even older than that of the founder of the Hades Hall, the undead girl.
Although the undead girl claims to be indestructible, her strength is not particularly powerful. Otherwise, she would not suffer from constant beatings and repeated deaths until her true undying nature is exposed.
"Could it be that she also doesn’t know the true ability of the Netherworld Seal?"
Tong Yao’s forehead furrowed tightly.
Although she appears carefree in her actions, she actually has a delicate mind. Otherwise, she would not have manipulated so many younger Martial Brothers and Sisters into running errands for her and promoting Bai Lian’s career from the Duxian sect to the entire East Divine Land.
"Could it be that I have some special qualities that others don’t possess?"
With this thought, Tong Yao immediately found an empty place and carefully examined every inch of her body from head to toe, but to no avail. She ended up checking herself until she turned red, breathless, and powerless.
"This is too strange!"
Tong Yao helplessly shook her violet twin tails.
As she emerged from behind the big rock, she suddenly heard a gasp.
"Elder Martial Sister Tong, what are you doing here?"
"Hmm?"
Tong Yao looked up and saw Su Youwei, who was dressed in the uniform of the Qiongming Peak. Alongside Su Youwei was Hong Yi, who was wearing revealing clothing from the Sand Region.
"I was cultivating here just now."
Tong Yao replied absent-mindedly, her gaze fixed on Hong Yi.
Cultivation?
Su Youwei was taken aback.
Could cultivating make one’s face red and eyes gleaming?
At this moment, Hong Yi whispered something in Su Youwei’s ear. Su Youwei’s expression became extremely strange when she looked at Tong Yao again.
My goodness, the wild, and self-cultivation…
What else could this be but abnormal?!
And now this abnormal person was staring at Hong Yi with an eerie expression.
As soon as this thought came to Su Youwei, she swiftly stepped sideways to block Tong Yao’s line of sight.
She said, "Elder Martial Sister Tong, I have come down from the sect leader’s mountain to transfer all the residents in the town to the Duxian sect’s mountain protection magic array. I won’t disturb you."
Tong Yao immediately replied, "I have nothing else to do right now, so I’ll accompany you!"
Su Youwei hurriedly shook her head, "No need, no need. I can handle such a trivial matter on my own. Elder Martial Sister Tong, please return to the mountain quickly. Perhaps the sect leader has important tasks to assign to you."
"It’s not a big…"
Before she could finish her sentence, Su Youwei had already grabbed Hong Yi and quickly fled.
"Huh?"
Tong Yao’s outreached hand froze in mid-air.
A good intention ended up in disastrous consequences.
You despicable woman with white hair, just wait. You’re currently acting arrogantly as the Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian’s own Martial Sisters, but once I successfully rise in rank, I will make sure to ride you every day and trample on you!
After cursing vehemently in her heart, Tong Yao walked towards the Duxian sect with big steps.
However, on her way, she felt a strange sensation creeping up in her heart.
"Why did I suddenly feel that Hong Yi is very adorable and tasty?"
This is truly a mystery!
She had, indeed, entered her estrus phase.
But…
Her support and admiration for Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian couldn’t be shared with anyone else!
Tong Yao decided to visit An Lan to cleanse her own heart while she was at it.
As she walked into the cave, An Lan was still lying in bed, but looked much better, while Xiao Jinse sat at the doorway, contemplating the sword’s essence.
The Ten Thousand Immortals League, which was scheduled to be held this year and hosted by various sects, has been canceled since the Yaochi Holy Mountain was attacked. Everyone is afraid that the competition would be attacked by the Demons of the Outer Realm halfway through.
However, the cancellation of the competition doesn’t mean that one should not strive for cultivation.
Instead, the crisis from the external world can stimulate the motivation for cultivation of numerous disciples of the Duxian sect.
"I will go back first."
"Okay."
After nodding towards Xiao Jinse in a friendly manner, Tong Yao walked out of the cave.
Outside the cave, she saw Ling Xuan and the jade rabbit whispering to each other in a furtive manner.
This phenomenon had been going on for quite some time, but she had not given it much thought.
Tong Yao retrieved her Jade Message Slip.
Sister Bai Lian has been gone for over ten days now. What is she doing currently?
She sent a message but waited in vain for a reply.
"She must be occupied with important matters."
Tong Yao collected the Jade Message Slip and strolled leisurely back to Qingyu Peak.
Meanwhile, outside the small town at the foot of the mountain.
Su Youwei suddenly paused and stared fixedly at Hong Yi.
"What’s wrong?"
Hong Yi felt uncomfortable under Su Youwei’s gaze and shifted uneasily.
Su Youwei asked, "How did you know what Tong Yao was up to? Our memories were identical before we parted ways, yet you…"
Hong Yi opened her mouth slightly.
Of course she couldn’t say that was the expression on her face when she caught Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian’s finger doing something naughty.
"I… I…"
Hong Yi was about to come up with a random excuse, when Su Youwei suddenly leaned in close to her ear and whispered, "Do you usually hide in the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl to do these things secretly?"
"No, nothing like that."
Hong Yi hurriedly looked down.
Seeing this reaction, Su Youwei felt even more confident in her guess, so she launched an attack, "I really didn’t expect it, but you don’t have to worry, I won’t have any strange thoughts about you. If you can’t resist, just come to me and I’ll help you."
Hong Yi turned green in the face, "I said there’s nothing."
"Why are you so shy then?"
"Who said I’m shy?"
"Look at you, you won’t even admit it. Let me see, I…"
"Ah ah ah!"
Screams echoed between the walls of the courtyard.
Although disaster was looming overhead, at least at this moment everything appeared beautiful.
…
After leaving the Black Sea Island, Bai Lian didn’t immediately rush to the Pavilion of Mountain and Sea.
Initially, this was based on her own judgment of the risks.
The Pavilion of Mountain and Sea, as it stands today, is the Demons of Outer Realm’s public headquarters. Her decision to break into the enemy’s main base alone is obviously not a wise move, and would only add more danger to an already unfavorable situation.
As it turned out, her guesses were correct.
[Task 1: Directly break into the Pavilion of Mountain and Sea (Reward: low-grade immortal weapon Yan Ning Qian Ren Sword)]
[Task 2: Find another way (Reward: Light Skill+23)]
As she first entered the realm of immortals, the low-grade immortal tool was still too advanced for her present self.
Considering her current explosive strength, the value of one point of Light Skill has also increased significantly. These 23 points of Light Skill pose just as much risk to her as the low-grade immortal tool does, if not more.
However…
Obtaining an immortal tool requires refining, which cannot be completed in just one or two days.
How can an uncontrollable immortal tool compare to her Heavenly Lord’s Lance in her hand?
Therefore, Task 1 cannot be chosen no matter what perspective is taken.
Task 2 is much better. Fundamental skills can be effective immediately, obtaining more than 23 points of Light Skill will allow better positioning even if she can’t win head-on.
Bai Lian decisively chose Task 2.
She had no intention of seeking external aid, especially after she herself ascended to the realm of immortals, she realized the futility of it.
The disparity is too great!
Although her basic skills only improved by 30 points on average, when combined with these additional 30 points, her strength underwent a qualitative change from quantitative accumulation.
With only her physical body’s ability to open up a small world, she can beat hundreds or even thousands of her former selves before cultivating with Si Yunshang and her Martial Sisters.
Such a wide gap exists right in front of her, even if she summoned the four strongest sects of the East Divine Land, what good would it be?
It’s pointless.
Understanding this, she no longer wishes to contact her master or Martial Sisters.
Her actions thus far have been to protect them; she would never want to take them into danger.
As for what consequences her accidental death would bring…
Bai Lian has no time to contemplate such things.
The Sansheng Stele is crucial to her, she would never hand it over to the Demons of the Outer Realm.
In fact, even if Sansheng Stele is really handed over, there is no hope for survival.
Nonexistent.
Throughout millions of years of history, the attitude of the Demons of the Outer Realm towards the native beings of the East Divine Land can be summed up in one word –
Kill!
Bai Lian has no way out; the demons of the Outer Realm will never let her go.
Even if she hides, they will use whatever brutal means to force her out.
Nevertheless, Bai Lian is not in a rush. She takes advantage of the remaining time to adjust her state of mind, until the Demons of the Outer Realm, who have been hiding for days, make their move and she strikes.
Unfortunately, she still hasn’t been able to let her Focus reach 1000.
Bai Lian felt heavy-hearted.
In front of her, a Demon of the outer realm covered in cracks was fleeing in a panic.
She simply blinked her right eye lightly, and the space in front of her was immediately pierced.
The Demon of the Outer Realm, which had run for more than ten miles, plunged into the invisible "water wave". When it regained consciousness, it found itself in front of Bai Lian again.
Bai Lian said expressionlessly, "Tell your emperor that I will be waiting for it north of North Luzhou. If it wants the Future Mirror, it can come straight over."
"…"
The Demon of the Outer Realm, who was frightened, nodded repeatedly and didn’t dare to disobey.
Bai Lian then caught several more Demons of the Outer Realm and headed north to the agreed location to wait for the Demon Emperor.
She chose the place of the battle there because it was a vast uninhabited sea area.
In this way, even if they fought very loudly, they would not harm innocent people. Moreover, that place was very far from the East Divine Land, so even if someone noticed that she and the Demon Emperor were fighting, it would take a lot of time for the news to reach the Martial Sisters who would then hurry over.
"It’s a good place."
Bai Lian looked around, her face filled with emotion.
North Luzhou is covered by ice and snow all year round, but the sea area north of North Luzhou has a mild climate.
This is not because this place is special, the one that is truly special is North Luzhou. Thousands of years ago, North Luzhou, just like the East Divine Land, was a bird-filled and flower-scented place to live in. However, for some unknown reason, it has become what it is today.
When Xia Qingqing was still known as the Green Emperor, she briefly restored North Luzhou to normal, but unfortunately it was not long before everything returned to its previous state.
"It wouldn’t be a bad idea to find a small island to live here after everything settles down."
The sky is vast and the wilderness is deserted. she could do anything with her Martial Sisters without concealing anything.
A lot of things have happened recently, but Yan Yue has a good relationship with the eldest princess, Si Yunshang has a good relationship with the Fourth Martial Sister and Martial Sister Qing Luan. Bai Lian believes that as long as she keeps working hard, everyone’s relationship will get better.
However, the key issue still lies with the master.
Her master’s strength is overpowering, but when it comes to being perceptive, she’s as narrow-minded as a pinhole.
If her master knew I wanted to participate in a "large-scale battle", there is a high probability she would break Bai Lian’s legs before she even arrives at the battlefield.
A good plan is a must!
Yan Yue has a good relationship with my master, so why not start from Yan Yue’s side?
If the plan fails, Yan Yue might have a big problem.
Indeed, it seems that it is not feasible.
The only option left is to be honest with the master as mentioned before.
"I’m sorry, I’m just a despicable woman who wants everything."
Fortunately, her strength has improved now. Even if the master beats her, it won’t hurt much. When the time comes, she can deliberately act weak, pretending to be hurt, so as to let the master vent her anger. It might just work!
Hmm.
This plan sounds good.
But the premise is…
She has to make it back alive from here.
Bai Lian looked up, and just like the surrounding environment, all the smiles on her face disappeared in an instant.
Click!
The sound that seemed to ring in her ears was like glass being shattered.
Everything beautiful that she saw fell off one by one in front of her eyes. In the end, what remained in front of her were the dim sky, raging sea, howling storm and a terrifying sensation that spread from the void.
"Here it comes."
There was no response.
Although it was clear all around, Bai Lian’s voice continued to echo.
She stood silently, and a chill ran up her spine all the way to her heart.
She thought she was prepared, but when push came to shove, her body still trembled involuntarily.
Starting from her calves, all the way up, even her teeth began to chatter.
I will die, I will really die!
This time, she faced a clear-minded Heavenly Lord; how could a fake Immortal Emperor like her possibly win?
She shouldn’t have come.
If she died, she would have nothing left.
Also, even now she still had a chance to escape, as long as she threw the Sansheng Stele to attract the Demon Emperor’s attention, she could definitely make a smooth escape.
Then she would leave the East Divine Land and go to other places. Even if the Demons of the Outer Realm were fierce, they wouldn’t keep staring at her.
There’s no time to hesitate anymore. If she doesn’t run now, there won’t be any chance left.
As for her master and Martial Sisters, she can find new ones even if she throws them away.
As long as she can muster the courage…
"But I just can’t muster the courage. If I could, I wouldn’t be Bai Lian."
Bai Lian sighed.
She pulled out the Heavenly Lord’s Lance, which was much taller than her, from between her chest.
Just like taking the most magical elixir in the world, in the moment of holding the Heavenly Lord’s Lance, her body stopped trembling and all the fear that had been eating away at her was swept away.
She straightened her back, and her distinct eyes emitted equally passionate and determined gazes.
"If I die here, I won’t be able to apologize to my master."
Unless her consciousness was completely shattered, she would even crawl to thrust the lancehead into the Demon Emperor’s body!
Strands of black Qi emanated from Bai Lian’s body, eventually condensing on the Heavenly Lord’s Lance.
She thrust the lance forward in such a bland manner.
The Way of Collapse and Destruction!
In a flash, countless black runes ravaged through the earth and sky like a storm.
The sky was torn apart;
The waves were smoothed out.
The strong wind finally stopped.
The brilliant sunlight shone again on Bai Lian’s head, and what she saw before her were Demons of the Outer Realm, densely packed like a swarm of bees, and a slowly opening pathway to the heavens!
"The thousand-year-old grudges and resentments should come to an end here."
