Thirty-three Li Mountain Below

Thirty-three Li Mountain rise abruptly from the edge of the grassland, appearing quite abrupt.

It resembles a pyramid, but it is not regular in shape. From afar, one can see steep cliffs, lush ancient trees, and a waterfall that looks like a celestial river hanging down.

Li Weiyi had seen this mountain before.

When I first came to this world, I could see it from afar outside the Immortal Burial Town.

The reason he looked into the distance was because the Giant Stone Statues standing outside the Immortal Burial Town were all gazing in the direction of the mountain peaks, so he took a look out of curiosity.

Looking at it today, many places in the mountain emit a mysterious yellow light, which complements the celestial clouds and mist floating halfway up the mountain, making it look like a sacred mountain. It is completely different from half a year ago.

The closer you get to the Giant Creature Dragonfly in flight, the more you feel its terrifying oppressive aura, as if it were a wall at the end of the world.

Below the mountain, a winding river flows by.

Along the riverbank stand giant Giant Stone Statues, varying in size and weight from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of kilograms, all gazing toward the direction of Thirty-three Li Mountain, as if in a special ritual.

Li Ling's gaze was deep as she secretly observed the scene before her. "I never knew that there was such a mysterious place in Lizhou. This mountain is extraordinary; its terrain contains an invisible power, as if an ancient immortal is standing before me."

Li Weiyi said, "I heard that this place is called Thirty-three Li Mountain because a stele was discovered with this inscription on it."

"That's right, the stone tablet is at the foot of the mountain," Zuoqiu Ting said.

Li Weiyi asked curiously, "This sacred mountain in front of me covers more than thirty-three li, so why is it named like this?"

"It's not that it covers an area of thirty-three li, it's that it's thirty-three li high."

Zuoqiu Ting looked to the left front, where countless demonic birds flew across the vast grassland, blotting out the sun and emitting dense and piercing cries.

Below the dark mass of birds, a group of Demon Cultivator walked on the ground.

"A large number of Demon Cultivator from Tianya Ridge have also arrived here, which means that the Five Seas Realm martial cultivators of the Jiu Li Tribe have escaped. Brother Sima, you don't need to worry now, right?" Zuoqiu Ting said.

A Four-Armed Golden Ape sat on a palanquin at the very front of the Demon Cultivator' procession, holding a magical artifact in each hand. It opened its eyes, revealing fiery pupils, and glanced at the three people on the Giant Creature Dragonfly in the distance, its gaze turning cold and icy.

If it weren't for the interference of that successor of the Zuoqiu Courtyard, Cangli would have already been surrounded and killed. How could things have ended in such a disastrous failure?

Cangli's younger sister was also quite strange; her fiery divine eyes were somewhat unfathomable.

Upon arriving at the riverbank at the foot of Thirty-three Li Mountain, the water roared and the air was thick with humidity.

Zuoqiu Ting put the Giant Creature Dragonfly into his Insect Pouch, and the three of them headed towards Zuoqiu Courtyard.

Li Weiyi glanced at the Insect Pouch at his waist; it was only the size of a palm. Even if the dragonfly could grow larger or smaller, the space was still far too cramped.

Zuoqiu Ting saw through his thoughts and said, "This Insect Pouch is made from the lungs of a martial artist at the Five Seas Realm. The size of the Qi Sea in the lung determines the size of the space inside the Insect Pouch. However, the success rate is very low; it's difficult to make one insect bag from ten lungs. The larger the Qi Sea, the more difficult it is to make."

"I'll give you a big one later."

Li Weiyi said, "Wouldn't the corpse of every martial artist at the Five Seas Realm have considerable value?"

Zuoqiu Ting was slightly taken aback. "Your perspective on this issue is rather novel."

The camp at Zuoqiu Courtyard was erected under a Green Yin Banner more than twenty meters high. Blue light enveloped the surrounding area, and hundreds of armored ghostly figures flew around inside, guarding the camp.

Two Old Man from Zuoqiu Courtyard came out to greet him and Zuoqiu Ting. The three of them communicated through telepathic communication.

Behind them, Li Weiyi also used his magical energy to transmit his voice, asking Li Ling, "The Jiu Li Tribe has no interest in the treasures in the Thirty-three Li Mountain?"

Li Ling said, "Immortal Soil, Bone Forging Golden Spring, Crimson Haze Exotic Medicine... any one of them is incomparably precious, a treasure for nurturing future generations. How could the Jiu Li Tribe not want to obtain them?"

"However, the martial artists from the Yongquan Realm and the Five Seas Realm have encountered accidents on their way to the Immortal Burial Town, which is a signal that a great war is about to break out. The older generation of the Jiu Li Tribe will naturally have no choice but to give up their interests in the Immortal Realm and instead take the opportunity to make arrangements in the outside world. They may strike first and launch an attack on the Four Great Sects."

Li Weiyi sniffed the air and was drawn to a Green Python in the river behind the camp.

This Green Python was over thirty meters long, with a body diameter exceeding one meter. Its head was as large as a house, its eyes were like lanterns, and its scales looked like they were cast in bronze.

It emitted an extremely strong fishy smell.

Atop the Green Python stood a young man with his upper body exposed, carrying a heavily armed sword on his back, his eyes revealing a wildness.

Upon seeing Li Weiyi and Li Ling, he rode his Green Python to the camp, landed, and laughed, "Li Ling, is this Sima Tan?"

Li Ling nodded.

The young man carrying a battle sword quickly bowed and paid his respects to Li Weiyi: "I am Shang Zhi from the Beast Li Tribe. I am grateful to Brother Sima for his strong support on the path of martial arts cultivation in the Spring Realm. The entire Jiu Li Tribe will forever remember this kindness. Haha, it's just a pity that I wasn't there to witness Brother Sima's prowess in single-handedly defeating the Four Great Sects."

The direct line of Yao Li is surnamed "Yao", the direct line of Shou Li is surnamed "Shang", and the direct line of Qi Li is surnamed "Qi".

Many direct descendants were also granted the surname Li by the Jiu Li Divine Hall, which was considered an extremely high honor.

Li Weiyi was not an aloof or arrogant person, and asked with a smile, "Brother Shang, were you also invited by Zuoqiu Courtyard?"

"Zuoqiu has done the Jiu Li Tribe a great favor, so it's only right that I lend a small helping hand," Shang Zhi said in a low voice. "Besides, the Crimson Haze Exotic Medicine in the Thirty-three Li Mountain is far more plentiful than elsewhere. If we can gather enough to transform into Pure Immortal Body, we'll have struck gold!"

Transforming into Pure Immortal Body is the obsession of countless martial arts practitioners.

Which of those potential inheritors wasn't Pure Immortal Body?

The majority of those in power among the major factions possess Pure Immortal Body.

Shang Zhi is not Pure Immortal Body, yet he was chosen by Zuoqiu Ting, which shows how formidable his combat power is at the First Realm of the Five Seas Realm.

He is most likely one of the few remaining Jiuquan Perfected Person among the younger generation of the Jiu Li Tribe.

Zuoqiu Baiming came out of the house in the camp.

He was Pure Immortal Body at the Second Realm of the Five Seas Realm, over two meters tall, with broad shoulders and long arms, exuding the aura of a powerful figure. He glanced at the three of them indifferently and walked towards Zuoqiu Ting.

Zuoqiu Baiming transmitted his voice using his magical energy. "How come it's another mortal? Has the Jiu Li Tribe fallen so low? In the First Realm of the Five Seas Realm, they don't even have a single Pure Immortal Body capable of opening an ancestral field?"

An Old Man from Zuoqiu Courtyard said, "Stop complaining. You'll lead the team this time. They'll help out, doing the dirty and hard work."

Zuoqiu Baiming sighed, "I was afraid of being dragged down by them. Anyway, if they die in the mountains, don't blame me for not helping them. Alas, it's just that I didn't have time to bring too many people with me this time. Otherwise, why would I have asked for people from the Jiu Li Tribe?"

"Sima Tan is quite strong and will be an important asset to you," Zuoqiu Ting said.

Zuoqiu Baiming looked unconvinced.

Zuoqiu Ting walked towards Li Weiyi and the other two, and said with a smile, "The celestial mists of Thirty-three Li Mountain become incredibly thick every three days. Only at this time can martial cultivators at the Five Seas Realm enter the mountain. There are still several hours before the next time you can enter the mountain, so you should rest and recuperate first."

"By the way, even the area down the mountain isn't safe. Several strange murders have already occurred, suspected to be caused by spirits. You must not leave the area shrouded by the Azure Glow the Yin Banner."

Li Weiyi was in no mood to rest. "I want to go find Golden Spring first."

Zuoqiu Ting said, "It's fine, but don't go too far. At the foot of Thirty-three Li Mountain, experts from multiple forces have gathered, all at the Five Seas Realm. Don't let your enemies target you!"

Li Weiyi and Li Ling left the camp and followed the river channel near the mountainside, searching for the Golden Spring among the cliffs and rocks.

Li Weiyi, wanting to clear up his doubts, first tentatively asked, "Li Ling, how did you know there was a chance to find Golden Spring down the mountain? Have you already been here?"

"I heard it from other martial artists in the Five Seas Realm," Li Ling said, searching on her own.

Li Weiyi then asked, "How long did it take you to complete your Pure Immortal Body transformation?"

"It was the Golden Crow Blood given to me by my senior brother..."

Li Ling glanced at her sideways and asked, "What exactly do you want to ask?"

Li Weiyi stopped beating around the bush and asked, "How exactly do you manage to find me so accurately every time? Even when I'm wearing a high-level magical artifact Nightwalker's Robe, I can't escape your senses. Is the Netherlight Guide Envoy really that mysterious?"

Li Ling already had a plan. "I know what you suspect—that I've tampered with you. Have you ever heard of 'Perceptive Enlightenment'?"

Li Weiyi said, "The Netherlight Guide Envoy have awakened their Perceptive Enlightenment can be called Priest Successor, possessing the ability to predict good and bad fortune."

"There's another ability..." Li Ling said.

Before she could speak, Li Weiyi said, "When a priest or her Priest Successor Zhen Xin falls in love with a man, she can find him through her senses, no matter how far apart they are."

"Since you already know, why did you still have to ask?"

Li Ling stamped her foot, turned her head away shyly, and her snowy cheeks were flushed with a rosy blush.

Li Weiyi didn't think this was the real answer. Li Ling was a master actress, but how to disprove it was a headache.

"I shouldn't have been the one to disturb your sweet talk, but you two have been drifting further and further apart, and I'm getting quite worried. So, have you found Golden Spring yet?"

Zuoqiu Ting his folding fan and came stepping on the water, his handsome appearance like that of a banished immortal.

"Hard to find."

Li Weiyi shook his head and asked, "Zuoqiu's Disguise Art is truly exquisite, but why disguise yourself as a successor of the Dragon Gate? Is there any explanation?"

Zuoqiu Ting ashore and approached them. "There's no particular explanation, it's just that Long Ting's appearance is too handsome, making people envious and jealous. To be honest, although I have Pure Immortal Body, my skin is flawless, but my appearance is really not up to par. I have big ears, a flat nose, protruding teeth, and a crooked mouth. My figure is also short and thin among men, and I'm often ridiculed. So, you see, even though I come from a high-ranking family and have enjoyed worldly wealth since childhood, it's still hard for me to be perfect."

"Furthermore, the Disguise Art is actually an extraordinary skill. If one can cultivate it to the point where they can completely transform into another person, Brother Sima, can you imagine what that means?"

After Li Weiyi's gaze grew increasingly intense.