sinovels Chapter 67 Qiyun Mountain
Chapter 67 Qiyun Mountain
"What is the Heavenly Mirror?" Gu Changyuan asked. This was the first time he had heard this term, and just from the name, he knew it was no ordinary object.
Meng Nanyi explained, "Each of the four palaces—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise—has a symbolic treasure. Azure Dragon Palace has the Tai'a Sword, White Tiger Palace has the Golden Dawn Blade, Vermilion Bird Palace has the Jade Ring, and my Black Tortoise Palace has the Heaven-Sealing Mirror. These treasures have been held by the first true disciple of each palace throughout the generations. It is both an honor and a responsibility. However, because Zuo Honglie defected, the Heaven-Sealing Mirror was also lost. Moreover, my Black Tortoise Palace no longer has any Golden Core disciples who can be compared with Wu Yishu, You Tiange, and Yin Shizhou. Therefore, there is no so-called first true disciple."
At this point, Meng Nanyi's voice lowered even further, tinged with bitterness.
Gu Changyuan looked at Meng Nanyi and asked, "Hasn't Senior Sister already formed her Golden Core? Why can't she become the first true disciple of my Xuanwu Palace?"
Meng Nanyi shook her head with a bitter expression.
"The Golden Core I have formed is only of the fourth grade, not even the upper third grade. I am far from being a match for Wu Yishu, You Tiange, and Yin Shizhou. Becoming the first true disciple would only be a disgrace to our Xuanwu Palace."
"It sounds like our Xuanwu Palace hasn't been doing so well these past few years."
Meng Nanyi didn't speak, but her silence was the best answer.
It's not just that it's not very good. Originally, the four palaces were evenly matched, each with its own strengths. But now, the other three palaces all have the first true disciple who has formed a Golden Core of the upper three grades, while the Xuanwu Palace is the only one without.
The disciples of Xuanwu Palace are suppressed by the other three palaces everywhere. The disciples of Baihu Palace are better off, as the two palaces have always had a good relationship. However, the relationship between Qinglong Palace and Zhuque Palace is not good. In addition, the masters of Qinglong Palace and Zhuque Palace had some grudges with Qin Youwei in the early years, which led to the disciples of these two palaces bullying Xuanwu Palace more and more.
On the Xuanwu Palace side, since there was no first true disciple who could rival You Tiange and Yin Shizhou, the disciples could only swallow their anger.
Qin Youwei would not and could not get involved in this kind of struggle; if she did, the nature of the conflict would change.
Gu Changyuan silently kept all of this in mind and did not ask any further questions.
Qin Youwei then withdrew her gaze and looked at Gu Changyuan and Meng Nanyi.
"You will depart with the White Tiger Palace in three days." Qin Youwei's voice returned to its usual coldness and composure. "The disciples of the Heavenly Demon Palace are no ordinary people. It will be a good opportunity for you to see some blood. Nanyi will lead the team, and Changyuan will go with you. Go back and prepare."
Gu Changyuan and Meng Nanyi bowed in agreement and turned to leave Beitian Palace.
After leaving the Northern Heavenly Palace, Gu Changyuan and Meng Nanyi walked side by side on the rainbow bridge shrouded in clouds and mist.
Meng Nanyi walked slowly, her brows furrowed, as if she were pondering something. Gu Changyuan walked beside her, thinking about Zuo Honglie's matter.
After walking about a hundred steps, Meng Nanyi looked at Gu Changyuan and said, "The Heavenly Demon Palace is one of the Ten Directions of Demonic Paths, and its strength is formidable, no less than that of my Yellow Heaven Sect."
"This sect is known for its bizarre methods, including refining demons, corrupting living beings, and manipulating the seven emotions and six desires. Its sect's supreme techniques consist of four volumes: 'The Yin Method of the Netherworld Demon Spirit,' 'The Great Heart Sutra of Ten Thousand Demons,' 'The True Method of Controlling the Heavenly Demon,' and 'The True Scripture of Grinding Away Illness and Grinding Yuan.' Each volume is unpredictable and mysterious. In addition, it has more than ten volumes of earthly scriptures. Its profound foundation makes it one of the most ancient sects in the Ten Directions Demonic Path."
Gu Changyuan listened quietly, memorizing each of the names.
"Our Huangtian Sect and the Tianmo Palace are far apart, one in central Cangzhou and the other in northeastern Youzhou. We usually keep to ourselves. It is really strange that these disciples of the Tianmo Palace suddenly appeared near Huangtian Divine Mountain. We don't know what they are here for."
"The White Tiger Palace hasn't found out the reason?" Gu Changyuan asked.
Meng Nanyi shook his head: "Master Xuan only discovered their whereabouts, but their purpose is still unclear. That's why he sent us to kill them and capture a few survivors for questioning."
After walking for a while, Meng Nanyi stopped and turned to look at Gu Changyuan.
"Follow me for three days. Do not act on your own. The methods of the Heavenly Demon Palace are unpredictable. Although you have mastered three divine abilities, actual combat and sparring are two different things."
Gu Changyuan smiled and did not refute.
Three days later, three spirit boats slowly rose from the Xuanwu Palace complex, passed through the sea of clouds, and disappeared into the sky.
The spirit boat was entirely black, its hull crafted from spirit wood and its surface engraved with array patterns. As it traversed through the clouds, it emitted a deep hum.
The largest spirit boat was the one at the head of the group, with a lifelike carving of the Xuanwu mythical beast, its bow entwined with a tortoise and snake.
Meng Nanyi stood at the bow of the boat, surrounded by several true disciples of the Xuanwu Palace, discussing their tactics for annihilating the disciples of the Tianmo Palace.
Gu Changyuan did not approach, but stood alone on the edge of the spirit boat, holding onto the gunwale, looking down at the clouds and mountains rushing past.
The sea of clouds surged like a white ocean, with mountain peaks peeking out from within, resembling isolated islands. Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the clouds, turning the sea of clouds golden.
Gu Changyuan wore a faint smile. After completing the "Black Emperor Great Ruins Book," he had been looking for someone to test the power of this heavenly technique, and now the opportunity had presented itself.
Gu Changyuan was somewhat expectant, wondering how this Heavenly Technique, based on devouring, could compare to Yun Weiyang's "Demon Seal Scripture."
The three spirit boats traveled through the sea of clouds for about two hours before three more spirit boats appeared ahead.
These three spirit boats were entirely white, with a white tiger mythical beast carved on their prows, its head raised towards the sky, exuding a majestic aura.
On the lead White Tiger Spirit Boat, Wu Yishu, dressed in a white robe, her long ponytail fluttering in the wind, held onto the gunwale and gazed calmly ahead.
The two spirit ships slowly approached each other, and the six spirit ships merged into a small fleet, heading east.
According to intelligence from the White Tiger Palace, approximately one hundred disciples of the Heavenly Demon Palace have gathered at Qiyun Mountain, east of Huangtian Divine Peak. The White Tiger Palace has been secretly observing them for several days but has not yet discovered their purpose.
The White Tiger Palace Master, Xuan Mobai, meant to strike first and kill them, no matter what they were going to do.
Qiyun Mountain soon came into view. It was a mountain that was not very tall. The mountain was shrouded in a layer of gray mist. From a distance, it looked like a crouching giant beast. The mountain was silent. There were no birdsong or animal roars. There was only the whistling of the wind through the withered trees.
The moment the six spirit boats appeared above Qiyun Mountain, the mountain erupted in chaos.
Hundreds of figures burst out of the mountain mist, some riding on black winds, some treading on blood-red light, and some followed by large groups of demons, swarming towards the spirit boat.
Demonic energy, blood-red light, ghost fire, poisonous mist—all sorts of supernatural powers poured down like a torrential rain, bombarding the protective light barrier of the spirit boat.
The array on the spirit boat lit up, and the light barrier rippled like waves, blocking all attacks. However, the light barrier was also trembling violently, and it obviously couldn't hold out for long.