Dragon Lantern Festival

On the riverside plain, the Yao Li Tribe's camp covers hundreds of acres and is shrouded in the "Heavenly Tree Light and Shadow" constructed by the array. It is as if an ancient divine tree is rooted in the center of the camp, its branches and leaves covering an area of several miles.

The ground around the camp is covered with densely packed Formation Script patterns.

Twelve lookout lanterns floated in the sky.

Inside the camp.

Li Weiyi saw Yao Yin and Hidden Twenty-Five waiting there. Both of them were Pure Immortal Body. One wore a veil and the other wore a mask. They did not follow the young martial artists who participated in the Mang Mountain Grand Sacrifice to the Jiu Li Divine Hall to escape the war.

After exchanging pleasantries.

Li Weiyi's gaze fell on Zhao Zhizhuo, who rushed out of the tent and walked towards them. "Old Zhao, how's your recovery going?"

During this time, Zhao Zhizhuo has remained on the ship, using the blood crystals given to him by Li Weiyi to treat his lungs.

He seemed to have become several years younger, his steps light and quick. He bowed with his hands clasped and transmitted his voice through his magical energy. "Reporting to the young master, the five lung lobes are almost completely healed and can reopen the Qi Sea at any time. However, the injured tendons and bones, as well as the depleted blood and energy in the body, will probably need to be nourished with magical energy for several years to recover to their former peak."

Fourteen years ago, Yao Qian not only shattered his spring, but also destroyed his Qi Sea.

When the Burial Snow Sword Qi enters the body, it will cause severe frostbite to the muscles and bones in a short period of time, and even freeze the blood.

Back then, Zhao Zhizhuo received timely treatment, which saved his life. However, his bones and muscles became as brittle as an old man's, and his vitality was no longer as strong as that of a martial artist at the Five Seas Realm.

"Take your time! Use more blood crystals to nourish it, and let me know if it's not enough."

This Li Weiyi had earned a considerable amount of blood crystals, so their tone was naturally different from before, displaying a rather arrogant and nouveau riche air.

Zhao Zhizhuo had something to report, but hesitated before asking, "What are your plans next, young master? Are you still going to Immortal Burial Town?"

Li Weiyi's heart stirred. "You also want to enter the Immortal Realm space to try your luck?"

If they can help Zhao Zhizhuo recover his cultivation to the Fifth Realm of the Five Seas as soon as possible, the two of them Immortal Burial Town and might actually make another fortune.

Li Weiyi quickly dismissed the idea.

The Crimson Haze Exotic Medicine of Immortal Burial Town have been almost completely harvested, with only a few remaining in Thirty-three Li Mountain. However, the mountain is extremely dangerous, and Li Weiyi cannot guarantee that he will be able to enter it safely again, just like the first time.

Moreover, to enter the mountain, one must pass the test of the most outstanding young experts such as the Heartless Golden Ape, Yang Qingxi, and Chen Wenwu, which is extremely risky.

Li Weiyi added, "A great war is about to break out, and the area around Yaoguan City and Immortal Burial Town will inevitably be one of the centers of the conflict. Given our cultivation level, it would be wise for us to leave as soon as possible."

Having witnessed the methods and aura of the Hidden Lord and the Great Lord, Li Weiyi knew all too well the terror of a duel between powerful individuals. If they, the younger generation, were to be drawn into the battle, even a gust of wind could kill them instantly.

"When the entire Lizhou is engulfed in flames of war, where do you plan to seek refuge?"

The deep, resonant voice came from the direction of the camp, reaching only the ears of a few of them.

Yao Xingyue, the leader of the Nine Li tribe, wore magical armor and stood tall and straight like a celestial peak. He strode forward, accompanied by Hidden Twenty-Four.

Li Weiyi had already met this renowned top-ranking figure on the Medicine Flag ship. Now, having entered the Five Seas Realm, he was still able to stand tall and calmly meet the other party's gaze despite the deliberate aura emanating from him.

But since he was an elder, Li Weiyi was by no means arrogant or conceited, so he cupped his hands in a salute.

Yao Xingyue stopped a foot away from him. "Now you know what level a top-tier expert can reach if they use a secret technique and deliberately focus their senses, right?"

"Thank you for your guidance, Chief Engineer," Li Weiyi said.

The conversation with Zhao Zhizhuo just now was conducted using spiritual energy transmission, but it was still heard by Yao Xingyue, who was twenty feet away.

The terrifying nature of their perception and the profoundness of their methods are completely beyond the comprehension of martial artists at the Five Seas Realm.

"Be more careful next time! If you refine your magical energy to the second level of the Fifth Sea Realm and solidify it, it won't be so easy for me to steal it again!"

Yao Xingyue's gaze fell on Yao Yin, and he sighed, "You lot, get out of Lizhou right now, and don't come back until the war is over. This isn't desertion, but rather like planting the best seeds in the soil when wildfire is raging, so that new shoots will sprout from the ashes next spring."

Hidden Twenty-Four, seemingly born with a rebellious streak, said, "The world is in chaos, with bloodshed and demons running rampant. Is there any peace outside of Lizhou? I think it's far more dangerous."

"Go to Qiuzhou."

Yao Xingyue said, "Currently, in the entire Southern Territory, Qiuzhou is the most stable, followed by Fuzhou, which is still under the control of the Imperial Court. Both of these prefectures belong to the Ten Prefectures of the Central Plains, are far from the Departed Spirit Fiend, are prosperous in civilization, and have a population of over 100 million."

"The latest news is that next year on the Lantern Festival, the Du'e Temple will hold the Qianlong Lantern Festival in Qiuzhou City, inviting young talents from all Twenty-Eight Prefectures of Lingxiao to celebrate the festival together. It is said that they will offer a number of Longevity Pill, dragon seeds, and dragon bones as gifts to Qianlong."

"With your cultivation level, you naturally shouldn't even dream of those hidden dragon treasures."

"But since the Du'e Temple and Zuoqiu Courtyard are going to hold such a grand event to build momentum, their safety must be guaranteed. You can go there to avoid trouble for the time being, and at the same time, you can broaden your horizons."

"A Yin, while you're at it, go to the Valley of Heroes and pay your respects at your mother's grave. The inability to move her remains back to our Ancestral Mountain has always been a pain in my heart. Those stubborn old fogies in the clan have been obstructing us. Once they're all dead, I'll personally bring her home."

Li Weiyi had no idea what kind of place this Du'e Temple was. He muttered, "Qianlong Lantern Festival! This name... does it mean they completely disregard Lingxiao Palace?"

Yao Xingyue clearly also felt that the words "Hidden Dragon" were taboo and might provoke powerful figures from the Lingxiao Palace, saying, "Du'e Temple has its own strength! Legend has it that when Zen Sea Observing Mist was able to defeat Leixiao and establish Lingxiao Palace, it was with the support of Du'e Temple, or perhaps its sect."

"The attitude of Du'e Temple is precisely to tell the world that Lingxiao Palace's fate is sealed, and this time they are on Zuoqiu Courtyard."

Yang Yun has been taken by the Jiu Li Tribe in exchange for hostages with the Sui Sect!

They handed Shang Zhi's body over to Yao Xingyue for disposal, and that night they left the Yao Li Tribe's military camp. Hidden Twenty-Four, Hidden Twenty-Five, and Yao Yin went ahead to the Hidden Gate's stronghold, the Shanjun Taiqing Tomb, to meet up with Yin Thirteen and the others.

"Smack!"

Li Weiyi and Zhao Zhizhuo spurred their horses and galloped towards Yaoguan City.

This was because Zhao Zhizhuo informed him that Li Songlin, the Cangli First Seat, had been severely injured by Yao Qian and was on the verge of death.

"In the battle of the Jia chieftains by the Sui River some time ago, the Qingli Jia chieftain was killed and several others were seriously injured. Yao Qian fought against six of them and achieved such a complete victory. Some people say that he could also defeat nine of them and crush all nine Jia chieftains of the Jiu Li Tribe. Yao Qian's current cultivation is more than ten times stronger than it was fourteen years ago." Zhao Zhizhuo sighed on horseback.

Li Weiyi's expression shifted between light and dark.

After arriving in this world, Li Songlin was arguably the elder who treated him most sincerely, perhaps due to a misunderstanding about his relationship with Li Ling. But, affection is affection.

If one cannot resolve grudges and affections, one will have no way to stand tall in this world.

No wonder the Hidden Lord was furious and insisted on killing him.

The Cangli Tribe's army was the most powerful among the Jiu Li Tribe.

Stationed Yaoguan City was the "Suspended Tower Army," a disciplined force with a grand formation. The formation's radiance condensed into a hundred-zhang-tall azure tower the size of a mountain, suspended in mid-air, intimidating all martial artists within a hundred li radius.

After the Battle of Jia Shou, the entire Yaoguan City was in a state of high alert and was fully in a state of war. All the important figures of the tribe went to the military camp.

After Zhao Zhizhuo took out the token given to him by Li Ling, a soldier from the Seven Springs Army, dressed in magical armor, quickly entered the camp to deliver the message.

Li Ling Great Mind Master of the Skyfire Realm and Netherlight Guide Envoy, so she naturally carries this weight.

Before long, she emerged from the camp, dressed in a red martial arts outfit underneath armor, her hair tied in a ponytail, looking dashing and spirited. Her gaze naturally fell upon Li Weiyi, who had used Disguise Art.

"I've come to visit my fourth uncle," Li Weiyi said in her own voice.

"These two are fine, they can be let in," she said.

After entering the military camp formation, Li Ling led the way, taking Li Weiyi to the dark tent where Li Songlin was recuperating. She followed him inside.

"Fourth Uncle!" Li Ling called out.

Li Songlin was in much better condition than Li Weiyi had imagined. He was half-reclining in a chair, his hair disheveled, and his complexion was only slightly sickly.

Li Weiyi breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "At the Yao Li Tribe's camp, Zhao Zhizhuo told me that you were seriously injured, which scared me quite a bit. I immediately whipped my horse and came here. When I entered the camp, Li Ling looked serious and didn't say a word. I still thought..."

"You thought I was about to die? It was just a defeat, I'm not going to die!"

Li Songlin continued, "I've always been this useless, but you're different. You won a great victory in Immortal Burial Town. When I heard the news, most of my injuries healed immediately. It's incredible! I think your future achievements will surpass Cangli's. Fourth Sister, you'd better hurry up!"

Li Ling coldly said, "Don't try to be a hero! If it weren't for my father's timely treatment, Fourth Uncle, you would have been turned into an ice sculpture long ago, instead of just having crippled legs like this. We will definitely avenge Yao Qian."

Li Weiyi's smile froze, and she quickly squatted down, reaching towards Li Songlin's legs.

His arm swept across the wide, thick robe.

"Splash!"

It was empty; there was nothing there.

Both legs reached only to the knees.

Li Weiyi's heart plummeted like a rollercoaster, from the joy of moments before to the depths of a cold abyss.

He grabbed Li Songlin's arm to examine it.

Like Zhao Zhizhuo, he was eroded by the Burial Snow Sword Qi. His muscles and bones, having been frozen, were still brittle even after they thawed, no longer possessing the resilient physique of a former top martial artist.

Fortunately, the spring Qi Sea were not destroyed, so the body could slowly refine the Burial Snow Sword Qi and heal itself.

"What a magnificent Burial Snow Sword Qi!"

At this moment, Li Weiyi's eyes were filled with murderous intent, and he only wished that Hidden Lord would cut off Yao Qian's head as soon as possible.

He took out a large bottle of Golden Spring from his bag, placed it in Li Songlin's hand, squatted down, and said gently, "Fourth Uncle, this Golden Spring is a rare treasure for bone tempering found in the Immortal Realm. It will surely nourish your injured bones and muscles, making you even stronger than before."

"What use is such a treasure to a cripple like me? Take it and use it to refine your bones."

Li Songlin, of course, knew how precious this Golden Spring was in the Immortal Realm. He picked up the iron bottle to return it to Li Weiyi, but then discovered that the bottle contained a substantial amount of Golden Spring water. His eyes widened. "You actually found so much Golden Spring, kid?"