Chapter 12
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Chapter 12: The Whole World Is Searching for White Emperor Bai Lian!
Compared to the Witch Queen, Tong Yao’s search for Bai Lian was much simpler and straightforward.
For millennia, everything she had done was to search for the Blank Tao, and now all she had to do was dust off the things she had left behind for so long and put them to use again.
"Don’t worry, back in the Immortal World, even if we were separated by thousands of domains, I could still find you. Finding Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian in the small Land of Immortals today is even easier."
Tong Yao comforted the restless An Lan while wiping the cards in her hand.
Her confidence stemmed from her past experiences.
In the matter of searching for Bai Lian, she has never failed before!
An Lan nodded.
She still felt anxious in her heart, especially after experiencing the failure of the Witch Queen. It was even harder for her to calm down.
But all she can do now is wait and try to hold her breath, not making any noise to avoid disturbing Tong Yao.
When everything became silent, An Lan couldn’t help but start to randomly think.
If Tong Yao also failed, what other ways could she rely on to find Bai Lian?
An Lan is racking her brain but cannot come up with any effective solutions.
The seed of fear quietly took root in her heart.
She had once vowed that no matter what happened, she would find Bai Lian.
But now, is she going to break her promise?
How ridiculous.
If she couldn’t do it, she shouldn’t have said such things in the first place!
An Lan clenched her fists tightly, bowed her head and stared at her toes fixedly. Only the sound of Tong Yao’s "ding-dong" echoed in her ears.
After a long while, a shout suddenly rang out.
"An Lan."
"Call me master…never mind. Now is not the time to worry about such things. Where’s Bai Lian? Have you found her?"
An Lan rushed forward and grabbed Tong Yao’s wrist. The light in her eyes was evasive and never settled.
Tong Yao hesitated for a moment before shaking her head.
But as soon as An Lan’s expression changed, she immediately added, "Although I haven’t found Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, I’m sure she’s fine now!"
An Lan had completely tuned out of these words.
"Still haven’t found her… What should I do… I can’t think of any way to find her…"
As she spoke, her legs gave out, and if Tong Yao hadn’t quickly grabbed her, she would have fallen to the ground.
Tong Yao’s expression was constantly changing.
An Lan worry about Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, did she not worry at all?
Ten thousand years ago, Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian left her alone and walked away.
Ten thousand years later, Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian left her again and ran away.
Yes.
She indeed didn’t have the position to blame Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, because Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian was not her relative nor her spiritual companion. Their relationship had never been confirmed.
But can she not throw a little temper tantrum?
She has been Path Master Ganlu for so long, for the Path of Wanjie Dharma, for the great calamity, she has been running around without rest. Can she not release her nature now?
Tong Yao pulled An Lan up and rebuked loudly, "How can you present yourself in such a manner? Are you the peak master of Qiongming or not? Even the Qingyu Peak’s Elder Martial Sister is better than you. Quickly get up and don’t let the younger generation laugh at you!"
An Lan lifted up her head dazedly.
Tong Yao continued to shout, "As the master of Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, can you just give up like this? Don’t be delusional! Are you the Immortal Heavenly Lord, or is Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian the true Immortal Heavenly Lord?"
"Indeed."
A hideous smile finally appeared on An Lan’s face.
She pressed her forehead hard and said, "I’m going to find Bai Lian now, whether it takes a day, ten days, a month, or a year… no matter how long it takes, I will find her."
She turned around to leave, but was suddenly pulled back by a hand reaching out from behind.
"Mmm…"
Little Tong Yao bared her teeth at An Lan, her exposed tiger teeth looked very domineering. After straightening her two purple ponytails, she had an aura like a sharp sword.
It makes me so angry!
Tong Yao always likes to think of herself as a reliable adult woman.
But deep down, she knew it was only self-glorification. If she were really reliable, her master wouldn’t be watching her like a thief, and she wouldn’t be staying up late at night, racking her brains to flatter Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian in order to rally others to her cause.
But now, compared to this, it seems that she is not only reliable, but also the most reliable one?
Never mind.
"Come with me."
Tong Yao took An Lan’s hand and flew towards the Qiongming Peak.
One person’s strength was not enough to cope with it. It was time for her to show her best skills.
Mobilize the masses!
"Please wake up, everyone!"
Tong Yao’s shout echoed in the courtyard at the top of the peak.
Su Youwei grumbled as she got out of bed, grabbed her sword, opened the door, and prepared to have a real-life fight with the suddenly troublesome Tong Yao.
As soon as she stepped outside, she saw her master being held in Tong Yao’s hand.
"Huh?"
Su Youwei was petrified at first, and Hong Yi, who came from behind, was no exception.
Soon, Xiao Jinse, Yu Ying, Ling Xuan, and the jade rabbit all emerged.
Everyone looked at Tong Yao, who was exuding a dominant and commanding aura, but they couldn’t utter a single word.
Master, what’s wrong with you, Master?
"Hurry up!"
Tong Yao naturally assumed the role of commander, directing Xiao Jinse and others to work, while also explaining the situation.
"The situation is urgent, not even a moment can be wasted. I need to contact other people, you must act as quickly as possible."
After speaking, Tong Yao carried An Lan and walked out.
After walking a few steps, someone behind said, "Can you return our master to us first?"
Tong Yao turned around and glanced at Xiao Jinse.
She almost forgot about this matter.
"Take good care of her."
Tong Yao hurled An Lan to the ground and hastily departed.
Xiao Jinse immediately ran over to support An Lan, with others following.
To be honest, until now they are all bewildered and haven’t fully understood what happened.
They only knew that Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian disappeared, intending to do something very dangerous alone, and they must find her back as soon as possible.
But with the current situation, shouldn’t someone stay behind to watch over the master?
After much thinking, Xiao Jinse decided to display the Second Elder Martial Sister’s demeanor.
"All of you go find Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian. If possible, ask people you know to come and help too. I will take care of the master here to prevent any accidents. Once the master…"
Click!
Xiao Jinse was interrupted before she could finish speaking, suddenly An Lan, who had looked listless before, stood up.
It was as if she had taken some miraculous medicine, and she instantly revived.
"Listen to Xiao Jinse, but you don’t need to stay here to take care of me. I’ll go find Bai Lian myself," An Lan’s expression was serious. "This matter is very serious. If we cannot stop Bai Lian in time, you, you, and you, will have no chance to be intimate with Bai Lian again in the future!"
An Lan’s index finger brushed over Xiao Jinse, Yu Ying, and the jade rabbit.
The courtyard suddenly became extremely quiet.
Except for An Lan, everyone else present was more confused.
Xiao Jinse, Yu Ying, "Did our affair with Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian come to Master’s attention?"
The Jade Rabbit, "Eek, eek, eek, eek. (When did I get intimate with Bai Lian? Aren’t you slandering me?)"
Su Youwei and Hong Yi looked at each other, both confused.
Intimate?
They didn’t understand to what degree their Master meant by "intimate," but it meant that something significant had happened.
After the eye contact, their gaze landed on the Fifth Martial Sister Ling Xuan who scratched her head in puzzlement.
Ling Xuan has grown up quite a bit, but still remains an underage girl, and even calling her a girl seems a bit of a stretch.
[So the two of us were the clowns all along?]
When the two of them gathered for pre-battle training, Xiao Jinse, Yu Ying, and the jade rabbit had already engaged in a heated firefight with Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian, each side striking and parrying blows.
An Lan waved her little hand and flew away, leaving behind only her voice, "I’ll go find Yan Yue, you all do your best."
With her departure, the top of Qiongming Peak grew even colder.
The four eyes of Su Youwei and Hong Yi were like four terrifying guns, wherever they pointed, the air would freeze.
Xiao Jinse was the first to escape.
"Since Master has returned to normal, I cannot waste time here either."
Yu Ying didn’t have the courage to take the lead, but still had the courage to follow Xiao Jinse’s lead.
"The Second Elder Martial Sister is right!"
In an instant, there were only Su Youwei, Hong Yi, the jade rabbit, and Ling Xuan left on the mountain.
When the jade rabbit regained consciousness, it found itself surrounded.
Su Youwei and Hong Yi lifted her up, each grabbing a leg.
The white-furred jade rabbit was plump and adorable.
"Squeak, squeak, squeak."
The jade rabbit struggled with all its might.
What was going on? She had no idea what had happened.
Intimacy? What intimacy!
When did she ever get intimate with Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian?
Can Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian even get aroused by someone with a rabbit-like appearance like her?
This is definitely impossible!
Stop it, now is not the time for internal strife!
An Lan, that wicked woman must envy her cuteness, so she intentionally framed her!
The jade rabbit waited for a long time but in the end, the judgment didn’t come.
When she lifted her head, she realized Su Youwei and Hong Yi were discussing the problem seriously.
"It’s like looking for a needle in a haystack if only the two of us go to find her."
"We can only figure out a way to bring in more help."
"The jade rabbit has a large family, and if we can get them to assist us, the chances of finding Elder Martial Sister Bai Lian will increase significantly. It would be even better if we could enlist the aid of more demonic beasts through the jade rabbit’s family."
"Squeak, squeak, squeak!"
The ear of the jade rabbit stretched out with a snap, what are you still standing there for? Hurry and follow me!
Finally, the three of them formed a temporary common goal, and took Ling Xuan with them, rushing towards the Flying Fog.
However, Su Youwei and Hong Yi kept "holding onto" the jade rabbit on either side, not giving the jade rabbit a chance to breathe.
On the other hand, Xiao Jinse mobilized cultivators inside and outside the sect who had a good relationship with her, these people were scattered all over the world.
Yu Ying simply contacted Si Yunshang and Qing Luan. Under Si Yunshang’s thoughtful design, their relationship was extraordinary.
Qing Luan didn’t reply for the time being, but Si Yunshang immediately took action.
She may have low power now, but the people of the Lingxu Sect worship her like a goddess. As soon as she speaks, everyone in the Lingxu Sect stops what they’re doing and scurries about.
The commotion finally caught the attention of the Pavilion of Mountain and Sea. The Demon Lord, who had just recently reconstructed his physical body, heard the news and remained silent for a long time.
An Lan found Yan Yue first and explained the situation. She then took the initiative to contact the eldest princessss, bringing everything to light.
Yan Yue mobilized all her connections in the Zhuyan peak, while the eldest princessssss acted resolutely and issued a decree to find Bai Lian in the name of the emperor. She also personally wrote to the four major sects, seeking their assistance.
Most of the four major sects’ members were chasing down the defeated demonic beasts in North Luzhou and were unable to attend immediately, but they promised to keep an eye out on the roads.
The news eventually reached the Wuheng Snow Valley, and the Snow Spirit Lord, who was still recovering from injuries, personally led her followers to search for Bai Lian.
"Without White Emperor Bai Lian, the Wuheng Snow Valley would have been destroyed in the hands of the villains of the Immortal World. Everyone, please join me in the effort to find White Emperor Bai Lian."
This news spread to the Tianji sect and Xia Guiyuan immediately rushed to the frontline of the search for Bai Lian without hesitation.
"Without White Emperor Bai Lian, I fear there will be no chance to see Qingqing again in this lifetime. Fellow disciples, allow me to indulge in my whims today and use the power of the sect master."
Xia Guiyuan bowed and received the understanding of everyone in the Tianji sect.
He then passed on the message to Zhao Haiya.
The former top disciple of the Tianji sect is now the leader of the Bai Sect Saints. He and Gongliang Shu are committed to spreading the Bai Sect’s spiritual beliefs, which has made the Bai Sect’s influence spread throughout the entire East Divine Land in recent years.
When they announced their intention to help search for Bai Lian, the spiritual leader of the Bai Sect, the entire community erupted in excitement.
White Emperor Bai Lian’s name had once saved them, and now it was time for them to contribute their own efforts.
When the demonic beasts of the Flying Fog began to act, the white-tiger demons that had been saved by Bai Lian years ago also received the message.
"Roar!"
One by one, sturdy tiger demons leapt out from the mountains and wilds.
Under the leadership of the demon king, they spontaneously contacted the small creatures around them to search for Bai Lian.
Along the way, they also encountered a team of cultivators.
When they learned that both sides were looking for Bai Lian, the originally tense relationship suddenly became harmonious.
An Lan simply did what she could, but she never thought that this small ripple would actually cause a huge wave beyond her imagination!
…
Halt!
A flash of sword-light.
The monster was cut in half, and the sky immediately started raining black.
However, even though the rain was heavy, it was ultimately blocked by the oiled-paper umbrella.
Bai Lian slowly put away her sword and walked to the child cowering in the corner, holding the umbrella.
A kind smile appeared on her face, "You don’t need to be afraid anymore. I have eliminated that monster, and your sister will soon recover."
She had recently arrived at Gray Wind Town, which had returned to its lush greenery, and found that there were monsters wreaking havoc, so she boldly went to drive away the ghosts.
The young child rose fearfully to her feet.
After staring at the empty space behind Bai Lian for a long time, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, and soon a excited smile appeared on her face.
"Sister is amazing, how did you do it?"
Bai Lian smiled and said, "Sister is a cultivator."
"Is it the legendary Immortal?"
"Yes."
The eyes of the child immediately lit up, "If only I could become an Immortal too."
Bai Lian said, "There will be an opportunity."
The child joyfully grabbed Bai Lian’s sleeve and said, "Sister, come to my house. I haven’t properly thanked you yet. My parents and older sister will also be very happy to see you."
Bai Lian hesitated for a moment but still shook her head and declined, "Sister has important matters to attend to right now. I appreciate your kindness."
The child asked, "Is it a very important matter?"
Bai Lian smiled and nodded, "Yes, sister has several other places to visit."
The child realized, "Sister is going to help other people, right?"
Helping others?
Bai Lian fell silent for a moment, then raised her head and said, "This time, I want to help myself."
Although the child was disappointed, she no longer insisted on Bai Lian staying.
Bai Lian touched her head and turned to go to the Third Martial Sister’s house.
She came to Gray Wind Town to see the Third Martial Sister’s house.
In fact, unlike her encounter with the Second Martial Sister, when Bai Lian met the Third Martial Sister for the first time in countless simulations, the Third Martial Sister was already the head of an assassin organization.
In that lifetime, Su Youwei who had evaded the pursuit of many demonic sects, established the Blood Web.
She adopted those women who had suffered from the demonic sects, healed them, taught them cultivation, and gave them the capital to stand on their own in the world, as well as the strength to seek revenge.
However, reality often doesn’t align with ideals.
Su Youwei never expected to be betrayed by someone she trusted.
"I want to live. If I continue to follow you, I can’t see any hope of surviving."
"…"
The poisonous blade smeared over pierced Su Youwei’s dantian qi sea, leaving her with no hope of survival.
In her dying moment, Bai Lian arrived.
They met at a roadside tea stall, where they would chat every evening.
It became their daily routine.
But that evening, Su Youwei didn’t show up, so Bai Lian went to her home after waiting for a long time.
Bai Lian held Su Youwei’s hand and said, "Next time, I’ll save you."
When the next deduction arrived, Bai Lian secretly gave Su Youwei the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl that she had found from the sandy desert, pretending that she was lucky enough to have found it.
It was at this moment that Su Youwei truly became involved with the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl.
Actually, the Ten Thousand Poison Pearl doesn’t possess the ability to lead people into endless reincarnation. Although it is exquisite, it still cannot compare to the Monument of the Next World.
It only created a small opening on the world weaved on the Monument of the Next World, preserving the memories formed in every deduction made by Su Youwei, enabling the next time Su Youwei deduces, she will know what has happened in the past deductions.
Of course, Su Youwei and Hong Yi were both unaware of this.
After a long time had passed and Bai Lian realized that even this could not save Su Youwei, Bai Lian decided to change her strategy and subsequently took Xiao Jinse, Su Youwei, and Yu Ying as her disciples.
Yes.
In the vast majority of simulations, Bai Lian has never seen the jade rabbit and the Fifth Martial Sister.
Only in simulations where she seals her own memory in the production system do the jade rabbit and the Fifth Martial Sister finally appear.
However…
These things are not important now.
She can tell that those two little fellows have no malice, which is a good thing.
Bai Lian smiled.
She was about to enter the Third Martial Sister’s house to take a look inside when suddenly a conversation could be heard in the adjacent alleyway.
"How come White Emperor Bai Lian, who was perfectly fine, is nowhere to be seen?"
"White Emperor Bai Lian must have gone alone as usual to deal with the demons who intend to invade the East Divine Land, just like she did with the sea monster and the Demons of the Outer Realm before."
"Alas, we are still too weak to be of any help."
"At least this time we have to make some effort, we need to find White Emperor Bai Lian as soon as possible and stop her from doing something foolish."
"I have contacted my fellow Martial Brothers and they have agreed to help us."
"I have also reached out, hoping to be of use."
Bai Lian faded into the shadows, silently observing as the two cultivators walked past her, then suddenly released her Divine Sense.
To her surprise, an unexpected scene appeared.
She scanned the area for miles and found hundreds, even thousands of people searching for her!
Looking even further, she saw even more people searching for her!
"The East Divine Land belongs to everyone, and if it faces great disaster, how can we let White Emperor Bai Lian face it alone?"
"We must quickly find White Emperor Bai Lian. If we are late, it may be too late!"
"Without White Emperor Bai Lian, how can the Sand Region restore its former glory?"
"I can say that my life was given to me by White Emperor Bai Lian."
"I will not rest these days until we find White Emperor Bai Lian."
"Don’t ignore the common people, who knows, they may have seen White Emperor Bai Lian."
There is nothing more to say except that she was worthy of the title of a sage.
Bai Lian knew that she couldn’t stay here any longer.
She had originally wanted to visit Canglong Garden, the home of the Fourth Martial Sister, but given the current situation, it was obviously not possible to go there.
Since that was the case, she had nothing to hesitate about.
Bai Lian stood up and flew away from Gray Wind Town.
After flying for an unknown amount of time, she arrived outside a quiet small town.
"A Saint?"
It is truly ridiculous.
Bai Lian closed her eyes, and in her mind flashed the scenes of the ancient great war.
Without her existence, wouldn’t the Land of Immortals definitely not become what it is now?
In fact, since unlocking the seal and gradually regaining her memories, her heart has become incredibly heavy.
The past has become an insurmountable barrier in her heart.
"I just wanted to do everything I could to atone for some sins."
Let’s start, the Guafeng Disaster!
In the desolate and uninhabited vicinity of the small town, an unsettling wind suddenly began to blow.
