Yinshan Record

Chapter 829 Grief Overcomes, Heart Breaks: The Departure and Stay of Guzhu (Part 1)

After asking carefully, Su Che finally understood the whole story.

Dugu Chen is dead.

Not only Dugu Chen, but also the culprits who wiped out Lü Zheng's family, their connections within the Changsheng Sect, and the "behind-the-scenes bosses" who held power, all perished in this brutal civil war.

Lu Zheng's enemies are all dead.

The burning desire for revenge that had always resided in his heart had lost its fuel and reached its end.

The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease; what is worse than the enemy dying of old age is that they died at the hands of others.

Originally, all the suffering Lü Zheng endured—the gossip, the cold stares, and the endless humiliations—was immense. He paid any price, consuming the mysterious elixir of Yang Marrow, constantly sacrificing his vital energy to gain power…

None of this matters anymore.

Lu Zheng's path of cultivation was not for himself; he only had one thought in mind: revenge.

Now the enemy is dead.

Su Che didn't know what to say for a moment.

Lu Zheng was just an ordinary test subject; they each got what they wanted from each other.

He used him to verify the method, while Lü Zheng gained power from him.

Is this a fair deal?

Su Che didn't know, but a thought suddenly popped into his head.

We can't let Lü Zheng be ruined like this.

This is a summary of Su Che's cultivation journey over the years.

Every drink and every bite is a recollection of the past.

The outcome of many things is predetermined from the very beginning.

“I now have two paths. One is to leave him alone and retrieve the spiritual seed implanted in his body after he dies. This will naturally improve my cultivation. However, this path is similar to the demonic method of planting demons, which is equivalent to taking a step towards the Primordial Holy Path.”

"Another option is to see if we can help him get out of here and see if the spirit seed will undergo any further changes. However, this path is almost divine, and we don't know what the future holds."

Su Che glanced at Lü Zheng's blank face and decided to take the second path.

For no other reason than to verify the changes in the "Taiyi Donghua Jade Book".

"Lü Zheng".

"The disciple is here."

"Come with me to the Kingdom of Guzhu."

"Ok?"

“Ever since the Black Blood Demon attacked the mountain gate, no one has gone to look after it. It’s probably like a cunning rabbit that has escaped its cage. You know the way well, so why don’t you come with me?”

Su Che gave Sun Cheng a few more instructions, then took Lü Zheng and flew towards the direction of Guzhu Kingdom.

The Kingdom of Guzhu is not far from the mountain gate of the Longevity Sect. After Su Che achieved the "Three Worlds Ming King Heretical Refining Method", his supernatural powers and magic were even greater than before. He was a master who had stepped into the Void Step Realm. Now his escape speed was even faster.

A faint shadow spread from the dark demonic eye between his brows, causing Su Che to accelerate his escape speed.

"No wonder everyone says that the speed of a Void Step cultivator can reach the limit between heaven and earth, and can break through the nine heavenly barriers and roam freely."

"The faster you fly, the more spiritual energy you break through, the greater the resistance, and the more magical power you have to consume. Therefore, there is a limit to the speed of flying within the universe."

"Once this limit is exceeded, the speed increase will become less and less, while the mana consumption will become more and more."

“The cultivators who have reached the Void Step can use their unique domains to change the laws around them and exert influence. Therefore, cultivators who have reached the Void Step do not fly in the world's primordial energy, but in their own domains.”

Su Che looked at the shadows around him. This was the realm he had created after achieving the goal of practicing the Three Worlds Kings heretical method. It was formed from the three poisons of human nature: greed, anger, and ignorance, and possessed immense supernatural powers.

In this shadow, his speed could far exceed his previous limits.

The city of Guzhu Kingdom lies ahead. The towering towers still stand, and the bustling crowds indicate that this place remains unchanged, unaffected by the conflicts of the Longevity Sect.

The wide streets were filled with horse-drawn carts carrying goods, herds of cattle and sheep, and merchants and travelers dressed in various costumes, exuding a unique and lively atmosphere of the southern wilderness.

Su Che landed by the roadside, and Lü Zheng's face showed more anger.

"If you go another 800 li north from here, you will reach the Ten Thousand Mountains. There, monsters roam, but there are also many precious medicinal herbs, rare materials for refining weapons, as well as silk and tea from the Central Plains. Every year, the merchants who pass through bring countless riches to the Guzhu Kingdom."

He gazed at the towering pagodas within the city of Guzhu Kingdom in the distance, and was filled with emotion.

That used to be his home too.

"Did the elder come for the sake of the Guzhu Kingdom?"

Lu Zheng still habitually addressed Su Che as Elder.

"Yes and no."

The foundation of the Longevity Cult's rule in Guzhu Kingdom has been almost entirely destroyed, with the disciples of the Rejuvenation Sect and their families all dead or wounded.

Not only did Lü Zheng lose his enemy, but the Changsheng Sect also lost its roots deep within the Guzhu Kingdom.

Su Che's purpose in coming to Guzhu Kingdom this time was not only to resolve Lü Zheng's inner conflict, but also to reassess the situation of Guzhu Kingdom.

If necessary, discard this tasteless and useless piece of chicken rib.

"When in Rome, do as the host says. Take me into the city."

Su Che gave the order.

"Elder?"

Lu Zheng looked at Elder Yang with some hesitation.

Once he revealed his identity, he was even more at ease than the ruler of Guzhu Kingdom.

"Listening and observing more is also a form of self-cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Lü Zheng could only continue leading the way.

Although he was somewhat disheartened, he would still do his best to complete any task assigned by Su Che.

Continuing along the wide official road, Su Che and Lü Zheng arrived at the gate of Guzhu Kingdom. At this moment, the city walls were heavily guarded, and soldiers in armor could be seen moving around everywhere.

However, the gate security was very lax. As long as you registered your name and paid the entrance tax, you could easily enter the city.

"Guzhu Kingdom is a country founded on trade. The city is full of merchants coming and going from the north and south. The majority of the goods they take away are paid as tribute to the sect."

Lu Zheng, with practiced ease, helped Su Che complete the registration process and receive two small waist badges.

"Can copper coins from Daliang be used here?"

Su Che was quite surprised to see Lü Zheng take out more than a dozen gleaming copper coins from his sleeve and hand them to the gatekeeper.

Each of those coins, round on the outside and square on the inside, bears the inscription "Da Liang Tong Bao".

This place is separated from the Southern Dynasty by a vast mountain range, which is quite a distance.

The name "Ten Thousand Mountains" is just an approximation; the actual number of towering peaks and ridges within is unknown. However, there are a few mountain paths connecting the Southern Wilderness and the Central Plains, and the owners of these mountain paths are all quite famous local heroes.

Qingwang Valley, South Sea Sword Sect, Wanling Sect...

It was these cultivation sects spanning both sides that ensured the smooth flow of trade routes.

However, the fact that these copper coins from Daliang could be used in the Kingdom of Guzhu raises the question of how much cargo was circulated between the north and south.

Seeing Su Che's surprise, Lü Zheng knew that this elder came from outside the region and was not familiar with the specific situation in the Southern Wilderness, so he was not surprised and carefully explained.

"These are privately minted. After all, the Great Liang is the legitimate dynasty of the world, so even in the Southern Wilderness, all the countries imitate the Great Liang in minting copper coins."

(End of this chapter)