Fengyunlu

Far away, on the other side of the Western Kunlun Mountains, the Yaochi Fairyland was undergoing an unusual transformation. Just as Bai Ximo had predicted, everything seemed to be quietly converging towards Fengchen's opportunity. Although no obvious changes were visible yet, Fairy Ji Yao of the Yaochi Fairy sensed that the treasure their lineage had painstakingly sought for countless years seemed to be beginning to show some signs of activity.

Fairy Ji Yao was forming hand seals, the Taiyin energy she controlled already forming a seal that covered nearly the entire Yaochi Fairyland. She only needed to wait a moment longer, and she would completely encompass the entire Yaochi Fairyland under her control. At that point, everything within Yaochi Mountain, including West Kunlun, would be under her control.

However, at this critical moment, Fairy Ji Yao's brow suddenly furrowed, her eyes revealing an indescribable joy tinged with a hint of nervousness. Because she was connected to the entire West Kunlun Mountains through her divine consciousness, she sensed a familiar aura slowly approaching from the southwest. This aura, masked by a spiritual light, silently advanced towards Yaochi at an unimaginable speed.

The approach of this aura brought joy and a slight sense of relief to Fairy Ji Yao. But immediately following, an even more mysterious and eerie aura seemed to be slowly approaching the Yaochi Lake. This aura felt both familiar and unfamiliar to her, seemingly connected to her bloodline, yet also carrying a sense of hostility and hatred. This complex and erratic aura left her feeling nervous and confused.

Due to the distance, and Fairy Ji Yao's current focus on the mark, although she had some awareness, it was impossible for her to fully grasp the full extent of this aura under the current circumstances. Unless she had already achieved control of the Yaochi Fairyland before the aura arrived.

"What's going on..." Master Gu Yuan also sensed that something was approaching, but she was not the Fairy Lord of Yao Chi after all. Although she was the Great Emperor, her perception on this matter was obviously not as clear as that of Fairy Ji Yao.

She simply sensed a familiar yet unfamiliar aura approaching erratically, seemingly heading towards West Kunlun. As for the nature of this aura, she couldn't quite place it. This was no surprise, as the approaching aura was the Taiyin Sutra, of which Fairy Ji Yao was absolutely certain. However, Master Gu Yuan hadn't returned to Yaochi for many years. While she knew the Yaochi lineage's cultivation techniques were derived from the Taiyin Sutra, she had never personally seen it. Therefore, while the aura felt somewhat familiar, the sensation felt strange.

However, Master Gu Yuan was no ordinary person. After a moment's contemplation, she grasped the key. Feng Chen had previously mentioned the Tai Yin Sutra's location nearby. Although this seemed inconsistent with Bai Ximo's veiled information, Master Gu Yuan was unaware of this. She only knew that Fairy Ji Yao had been acting strangely, frightened by the presence of a mysterious woman, and that Fairy Ji Yao hadn't even had time to explain the situation to her in detail. Therefore, she simply deduced from Feng Chen's words that this familiar yet unfamiliar aura must be the Tai Yin Sutra's approach.

Master Gu Yuan only sensed the faint aura of the Taiyin Sutra, and she hadn't noticed the subsequent, snake-like, glimmering light. After all, the Taiyin Sutra was the foundation of the Yaochi lineage. Even though she hadn't been in the Yaochi for years, they shared a common origin. With just a little confirmation, Master Gu Yuan understood. This was exactly what Fengchen had said: the Taiyin Sutra would be found on its own.

However, at this critical moment, Fairy Ji Yao had already largely completed her preparations. The Taiyin Sutra was currently returning to Yaochi, but whether it could bring a turnaround for Yaochi remained uncertain. Because the Taiyin Mirror also contained evil spirits of high rank, the return of the Taiyin Sutra alone could not guarantee a favorable outcome for the current situation.

Still, something is better than nothing; every opportunity is a chance. Yao Chi's ancestor, Emperor Xuan, originally gained enlightenment from the Taiyin Sutra, thus passing down the Daoist tradition. Even though the Tongtian Scroll was later divided into thirteen volumes, the Taiyin Sutra and Yao Chi's connection remains unbroken, sharing a common lineage and being Yao Chi's own Daoist tradition. Master Gu Yuan believes that the inherent spirituality of the Daoist weapon will inevitably favor Yao Chi. As for the evil spirit's actions, the Taiyin Sutra itself might even repel it, perhaps even disgust. After all, the artifact possesses spirituality, and as a Daoist weapon, it possesses supreme pride. Furthermore, the Tongtian Scroll itself exists to protect humanity, while the evil spirit belongs to an alien race. This may lead to a turning point in the current situation.

Like lightning streaking through the night sky, countless thoughts raced through Master Gu Yuan's mind. He immediately grasped the crux of the matter and, without hesitation, generously channeled the majority of his reserved cultivation into Fairy Ji Yao. In his eyes, Fairy Ji Yao was not only the Immortal Master of Yao Chi, but also, like their ancestor, the Xuan Emperor, the heir to the Sacred Taiyin Body. Such a connection would surely make the Taiyin Sutra even more friendly to her, and perhaps even bring her endless surprises!

Although Master Gu Yuan had demonstrated impressive skill today, Fairy Ji Yao's cultivation pales in comparison to the evil spirit. Therefore, rather than a head-on confrontation, it's better to try and find some luck. Fairy Ji Yao was born with a star of fortune, seemingly destined for great things. With the blessing of fate, she was sometimes able to escape danger. Furthermore, Master Gu Yuan wasn't sure what the evil spirit was up to; he believed it truly intended to take the Taiyin Mirror and the Qilin within. For the sake of the Yao Chi lineage's legacy, they had to fight to the bitter end. The key to this battle fell heavily on Fairy Ji Yao's shoulders. Therefore, Master Gu Yuan decided to give up most of his own cultivation, leaving only a small amount to protect his life, and gave the rest to Fairy Ji Yao.

Fairy Ji Yao did not disappoint. After receiving 30% of her cultivation, she quickly set up all the seals, gaining the confidence to fight against the evil spirits. She also felt more confident. After all, she was the fairy master. No matter how strong the opponent was, as long as they were in West Kunlun, she would stand up and fight for what was hers.

"Senior, if you choose to let go now, we, the Yao Chi lineage, will always remember it in our hearts. But if you insist on going your own way, even though Ji Yao is not strong now, for the sake of the Yao Chi lineage, I will have to fight you even if I overestimate my own abilities." The voice of Fairy Ji Yao was cold and firm, echoing in the Yao Chi fairyland, and finally slowly disappeared.

Time passed minute by minute, and the surroundings were silent, without even a sound. Fairy Ji Yao couldn't help but turn her head and look at Feng Chen. He was standing in front of the mysterious woman in his handsome appearance as a true spirit. Her eyes were full of question marks, as if to say, "Feng Chen, what do you think?"

Fengchen simply shook his head, indicating that the evil spirit was still there, but he felt as if the mysterious woman's mind had drifted off into the clouds. Not only did she ignore Fairy Ji Yao's words, but even Fengchen's presence was completely ignored. The light on her body flickered, and she actually looked up and looked elsewhere.

"Senior..." Fengchen tried calling out again, but the mysterious woman ignored him. The light around her grew increasingly dazzling, and the air around them grew chilly. Fengchen was puzzled. They had been chatting happily just now, so why had she suddenly become so cold? However, Fengchen was, after all, an insightful innate spirit. Just as he was about to continue questioning, he sensed a familiar aura approaching.

"The Taiyin Sutra?" Feng Chen might be only a primordial spirit, but his foundation was built on the principles of the Tongtian Talisman. He'd been quite familiar with the Tongtian Talisman during his time at Thunder Mountain. Even when he later forged his meridians and meridians, the magical powers employed by Yan Jun Cangmo were all derived from the Tongtian Talisman. Furthermore, the fragmentary scroll from his Feng family was the true form of the Divine Pot Chapter of the Tongtian Talisman. His father, Feng Wanlin, had also devoted the majority of his life's cultivation to the Divine Pot Chapter. Therefore, Feng Chen's friendship with the Tongtian Talisman was profound. Although he'd never seen the Taiyin Sutra before, he could immediately sense the source of this aura.

Fengchen was a bit puzzled. According to the previous agreement, there was an exchange agreement between the mysterious woman and the Xuanmen. Although he didn't know what the Xuanmen had offered in exchange, this woman clearly had no ill intentions and could even be said to be protecting the human race. Even though the Yaochi test was over, the woman's tension had become increasingly evident since the Taiyin Sutra appeared. What was going on? Was there some hidden secret behind this?

"Senior, do you have a grudge against the Taiyin Sutra?" Fengchen suddenly asked. In his opinion, if it was due to Xuanmen tactics, given this woman's background, she wouldn't panic even if she couldn't defeat her. But seeing her current nervousness, the only explanation was that the Taiyin Sutra itself was incredibly spiritual, and perhaps there was something special about the thirteen scattered Tongtian scrolls, which was why she had a special restraint on this mysterious woman.

Looking back at the mysterious lady, she finally spoke, but her interest didn't seem to be in the Taiyin Meridian. Instead, she pointed to something else and said with a somewhat cold smile, "Haha, the Taiyin Meridian, it's just like that."

"Then senior, what do you mean?" Fengchen's curiosity burned even more fiercely like fire. Since it was not because of the Taiyin Meridian, then why was she reacting like this now?

However, the mysterious lady didn't explain much. She just turned her head and glanced at Fengchen, then turned away again, as if sighing: "No wonder, your innate spirit hasn't awakened yet. Even if there is something magical about it, it's just innate. If you touch the seal now, you will be able to feel other auras."

"Other auras?" Fengchen was a little confused, but what shocked him even more was that the innate spirit could actually awaken. And the mysterious woman mentioned a seal. So where exactly was this seal, and what did it look like? Even ancient alien powerhouses like the Golden Crow Emperor hadn't mentioned this, but the woman before him was clearly of extraordinary birth, so her words were definitely not groundless.

"Then what about the seal that Senior mentioned?" Feng Chen pressed on. Though he possessed the great blessing of an innate spirit, the price was too high. Though Feng Chen hadn't yet truly felt the cost, he knew the blood debt of hundreds of Feng family members, Bai Yu's eternal death, the unfortunate passing of his aunt, Fairy Ji Long, and the innocent deaths and injuries suffered by the Thunderbolt Hall disciples during the Thunderbolt Mountain expedition—all these were the heavy burdens he bore. If he could choose again, Feng Chen would have chosen to forgo this immense blessing, hoping only that his parents and clan members would be safe, that Bai Yu and her mother could enjoy family life, and that the innocent disciples of Thunderbolt Mountain would not die because of him. But fate was like that: it could not be obtained even if it was sought. Even at the greatest cost, everything he desired might not be granted.

Just like Fengchen's fate, born a saint, this is a blessing that countless people dream of, yet an opportunity that can never be grasped. Yet, it happened to Fengchen, unwilling to accept this fate. Yet, fate also favored him, and Fengchen experienced both good and bad. Though it came at a painful price, it also gave him hope. Fengchen understood that if he could reach the pinnacle of the heavens, if he could go one step further and reach the realm of the Great Emperor of the Sky, who swept across the ages, then he might transcend the world and regain everything.

Although the Xuan Sect has declined to this point, and the founder, the Great Emperor Cang Qiong, has not yet appeared, Feng Chen understands that all this is destined by chance. Perhaps the Great Emperor Cang Qiong was hindered by certain circumstances, or perhaps the Five Emperors of the ancient Xuan Sect were delayed by some reason, but Feng Chen believes that there must be a special reason behind their supremacy. Otherwise, if the Way of Heaven is obscured, how could such an innate spirit as him be born in the world today? Even if someone is plotting behind the scenes, isn't that also a sense of helplessness?

Fengchen raised this question and heard the mysterious woman's response: "Regarding the seal, this is just a rough guess of mine. Although it has not been confirmed, from what I know, every innate spirit has their own tribulations. To break through these shackles, one must endure the tribulations until the disasters are over. Otherwise, the so-called destiny is like a mirage, something we can only observe from afar, unable to touch in the slightest."

As the mysterious woman spoke to this point, she seemed to sense the impending arrival of the Taiyin Sutra and paused. She turned away, then returned before continuing, "Just like the forthcoming Taiyin Sutra, its divine weapon is a treasure bestowed by Heaven, one that humanity should cherish. However, even such a treasure has been shattered and disintegrated by humanity itself. Perhaps one day, someone with a heart will be able to reforge it, but considering this process, wasn't it also a calamity for the Tongtian Talisman itself?"

"On the other hand, if the Tongtian Talisman is like this, then the disasters that your human race is experiencing now and in the past are also a blessing. Perhaps the price of this blessing is very high, and the suffering will be longer, but once this disaster is overcome, who can really predict the future of the human race?" The mysterious lady suddenly stopped talking, as if she touched upon some secrets that should not be spoken out. In short, at the critical point, she suddenly stopped talking.