Yinshan Record

Chapter 467 Questioning with Unwavering Respect and Ascending to the Heavens (Part 2)

After a long time apart, Yu Lizi was still as handsome and dashing as ever. This Huangtian Dao Changsheng Zhenren gently rolled up his sleeves and slowly lifted Su Che up.

"The so-called good, evil, benevolence and righteousness are nothing more than a worldly thought. No matter how one acts, if one can keep one's mind from wavering, this is the duty of a spiritual practitioner."

Yu Lizi looked at his disciple.

"You were able to establish yourself as a key figure in such a short time. Besides the opportunity, you also put in a lot of effort."

Facing this immortal being from the Yellow Heaven Path, Su Che felt as if all his thoughts and actions were laid bare simply by looking into his eyes.

"My beloved teacher, your disciple..."

Su Che opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but Yu Lizi slowly shook his head.

"Miss Mo, I didn't expect to meet you again."

The little fox blushed when Yu Lizi called her name. Since this Huang Tiandao Zhenren appeared, she had been trying to hide, but she was still caught red-handed.

The immortal master's eyes are sharp and discerning; how could such petty tricks possibly fool him?
The little fox immediately felt a little embarrassed.

"Greetings, Master Wei."

"This person should be a disciple of Yuyang Mountain. May I ask how he addresses Cang Yuan?"

Yu Lizi turned her head to look at Xue Baizhi on the other side.

This disciple of Yuyang Mountain naturally knew that he had encountered a true immortal this time. Although there were also great seniors on Yuyang Mountain who had attained immortality, they were still rare to see.

Now that the immortal Huang Tiandao was right in front of her, even though her Dao heart had long been honed to a sharp edge, she was momentarily dazed.

"Xue Baizhi, a disciple of Yuyang Mountain, pays respects to the True Man and wishes him long life and eternal bliss. My master's Daoist name is Cang Yuanzi."

"Back then, I traveled the Northern Wilderness arm in arm with Fellow Daoist Cang Yuanzi, and we vanquished demons with our swords. The past events are still vivid in my mind. I am now cultivating in the Yellow Heaven, while Cang Yuanzi is in charge of your Jade Yang Mountain sect. We haven't been visiting each other much lately."

Yu Lizi nodded slightly.

“My master often mentions the senior in front of the younger generation. The senior attained immortality and vanquished the demon in the face of the end times, which my master admires even more.”

"The fellow Daoists of Yuyang Mountain have truly worked hard to uphold the righteous path in the Central Plains."

Upon hearing this, Xue Baizhi could only bow silently.

"My master was overjoyed to hear that you had taken over the position of instructor, and even said he wanted to pay homage to the heavens. Now that you are here, my master will probably have to visit Cizhou..."

"That's not necessary."

Yu Lizi glanced at Su Che beside her and said, "I came down to the mortal realm this time only to bring him up."

As Su Che listened to Yu Lizi's words, a strange feeling suddenly rose in his heart.

Should I take over myself?
Does this mean that from now on, we will be separated between the mortal and immortal realms, and I will become an obedient disciple in the Yellow Heaven?
Su Che wasn't unable to accept such a future, but suddenly being detached from his current identity was truly difficult for him to accept for a while.

While I know this is actually the most correct path, there are still many things that are hard to give up while walking it.

Yu Lizi seemed to understand his disciple's character very well. Without giving Su Che any time to hesitate, he simply stretched out his right hand and gently pulled, and Su Che felt a buoyancy rise from under his feet.

A purple cloud rose from beneath their feet, solidifying as if it were a tangible substance, gradually pulling Su Che and Yu Lizi upwards. The wind howled in their ears, and a chill slowly crept in with each step. Before Su Che could react, he saw the land beneath his feet receding further and further away. Before long, the entire city of Cizhou seemed to be the size of a chessboard, and as far as the eye could see, it was a vast expanse of mountains and rivers.

The Xuan Mountain is vast and the Canglang River is boundless. At this moment, the mountain and the river are indistinct. Endless clouds rise from the East Sea, and the wind blows fiercely from the North. In an instant, even the world seems so small and cramped. Yet, a sense of freedom arises from the bottom of my heart.

From the North Sea in the morning to Cangwu in the evening, witnessing the changing of the world, the waxing and waning of the sun, moon and stars, the joy of this experience may far surpass that of becoming a king or conqueror, laughing and being unrestrained amidst the mundane world.

With a clear mind, Su Che sensed the changes in the primordial energy between heaven and earth, and following the mysteries of the laws, he slowly stood still above the purple clouds.

He raised his head and looked up at the sky.

Above that lies the Nine Heavens, an absolute forbidden zone for cultivators of the Rejuvenating Core stage to escape to. Only with the help of Master Yu Lizi's supernatural powers can I glimpse the mysteries beyond the Nine Heavens.

"The Heavenly Gang has nine levels, which are the transformations and condensations of the profound laws between heaven and earth. They are both the boundary separating humans and immortals and the barrier protecting all living beings. Once you cross this boundary, it is difficult to turn back."

Yu Lizi's words were light and casual, yet they brought Su Che's past to a complete end.

After passing through the nine layers of Heavenly Gang, you will reach the Nine Heavens Beyond, where countless celestial demons lurk, and there are also endless rare and precious treasures. It is another world altogether.

And the land beneath their feet might be forever separated from them.

The Nine Heavens are an absolute forbidden zone for cultivators who have attained the Core Formation stage. Without Yu Lizi's help, they might be permanently isolated on the other side.

The deployment of the Imperial Guards, the quietly unfolding family business, all the past events, even the conflicts with Bailudong, the arrangements within the Zhongshan Society—everything may come to an abrupt end.

Su Che's mindset remained unchanged; there was still a long road ahead.

At this moment, Young Master Su only wanted to directly face the changes in the laws within the Nine Heavens and feel how the great power of heaven and earth operated, isolating this realm from the void.

The purple clouds rose layer by layer, first breaking into the first layer of the Heavenly Gang.

Su San Gongzi immediately felt an invisible pressure acting on his soul. It was not only a mental shackle, but also a real pressure.

The primordial energy of heaven and earth was restless and was firmly repelling this foreign object.

When there is no road ahead, turning back is the only way out.

Su Che guarded his mind and used all his magical power. A clear light appeared behind his head, and a spiritual talisman was faintly visible within the light, trying to counteract the pressure brought by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Yu Lizi didn't seem to take Su Che's pressure seriously. He urged Ziyun to ascend to another level.

They immediately plunged into the second layer of the Heavenly Gang.

The primordial energy within this layer of Heavenly Gang became increasingly turbulent, like a raging storm. Even though Su Che was inside the Purple Cloud and had the Yu Lizi separating him from the outside world, he still could not escape the impact.

It was as if an iron wall was pressing down from all sides, and there was nowhere to borrow his own magical power and true essence, so he could only rely on his physical body to withstand the attack.

Su Che felt the immense power emanating from all around him, and it seemed that in the next instant, his physical body would be reduced to dust under this immense pressure.

At this moment, the talisman suddenly rang out with a melodious sound, as if celestial music was drifting in. A faint mystery of life and death emanated from the talisman, managing to find tranquility amidst the turbulent energy of heaven and earth, and achieving a moment of peace.

It's like the eye of a storm, with hurricanes roaring outside but a rare calm inside.

At this critical moment, it was Ruomu, who had been silent for a long time, that provided him with the most important support. This wondrous seed of life and death, known as one of the innate spiritual roots, won Su Che a moment of clarity.

(End of this chapter)