Master Urn
Li Weiyi and the five Phoenix Wing Moth Emperor broke through Sikong Yanlun's Ghost Fire Palm Print. Seeing that Yang Qingxi was still standing by and watching, it seemed that she really had the idea of joining forces with them.
So, he put the five little ones and the Earth Spirit Cub into the Insect Pouch, preparing to burrow into the swamp and escape using the Spatial Power of the Provincial Governor's Official Robe.
"Hey Li, this deal is worth five million Spring Coin. Don't ask me for money again."
Yang Qingxi stepped onto the River of Mana Qi, lifted off the water, and flew straight towards the jade boat, wielding two swords.
She realized that the jade boat was the key to escape, but unfortunately, it was firmly restrained by Sikong Jingyuan.
Yang Qingchan, riding on six Bodhi Seed and over eight hundred scriptures, headed towards the battlefield of Li Weiyi, Sikong Yanlun, Yi Zhouxue, tearing a crack in the Dao Heart Manifestation of the two powerful figures.
Unable to fathom the true thoughts of the two Yangs, Li Weiyi dared not let Yang Qingchan get close and decisively disappeared into the water.
As for the two people and Second Phoenix on the jade boat, there was no time to worry about them. They could only hope that Qi Xiao would be decisive and use the jade boat's flight power to escape.
Yi Zhouxue and Sikong Yanlun rushed into the water, chasing after Li Weiyi's aura sensed by the Dao Heart Manifestation, their magical energy entangling him. Even if he knew water escape or earth escape techniques, they would pull him back.
"Splash! Splash! Splash!"
Three figures simultaneously burst from the water, their faces filled with terror, and fled at top speed.
"Boss, run! The things down there... they've all come alive!" Sikong Yanlun roared in horror, reminding Sikong Jingyuan.
Li Weiyi was also frightened by the situation below and fled back to the surface of the water. He didn't even have time to take off his Provincial Governor's Official Robe, and shouted to Qi Xiao, "Steer the jade boat and escape immediately!"
It was terrifying, like a ghost town had descended.
On the jade boat, Yang Qingxi had just taken the Ghost Flag and looked back.
All I saw was...
Behind Yi Zhouxue, Sikong Yanlun, Li Weiyi, Yang Qingchan, the water surface burst into flames, filled with will-o'-the-wisps.
The phantom images of Buddhas appeared in the will-o'-the-wisps.
Some held prayer beads, some held wooden fish drums, some held Zen staffs... all chanting scriptures, the sound of Zen chanting never ceasing.
The corpses at the bottom of the water rose one after another, lifted to the surface by the will-o'-the-wisps. They were so decayed that only bones remained, with only some still wearing tattered armor or Monk's Robe.
On the water, the number of ancient spirits is increasing.
"Whoosh!"
The jade boat sped over and picked up Li Weiyi and Yang Qingchan. Then, it flew into the air, bursting with unparalleled speed, heading straight for the huge hole thousands of meters above.
"Miss Yang, where are you taking us?" Qi Xiao asked.
Yang Qingxi stood at the bow of the boat, continuously releasing his magical energy into the jade boat. "In the current situation, the safest option is to go uphill."
"According to the location calculation, above the Nether Flower Black Swamp is the Truth Zen Forest." Li Weiyi meditated to heal his injuries, then released the five Phoenix Wing Moth Emperors from the Insect Pouch and secretly transmitted his voice to them, wary of Yang Qingxi and Yang Qingchan.
There was no other way. Even if Yang Qingxi and Yang Qingchan really wanted to help, he and Tuoba Butuo were both seriously injured at the moment. If they had no way to protect themselves, it was hard to guarantee that they wouldn't turn around and kill them.
Yang Qingxi raised her head and looked up at the enormous hole that resembled a collapsed sky. She muttered to herself, "The upper level is indeed the Truth Zen Forest. But this giant hole seems to lead to something even higher. Could it be connected to the Sacred Heart Layer?"
Soon, the jade boat disappeared into the dark cave.
The swamp below.
A blood-soaked figure, riding in a coffin, floated out from behind countless departed souls.
It gazed at the glimmer of jade light that had disappeared into the enormous hole, and muttered to itself, "Good lad, it's only been a little over a year, and his combat strength has already reached such a level."
The blood-mud figure was none other than Master Urn.
Zen Sea Observing Mist, Coffin Master, and Spirit Tablet Master all went through the giant hole to the Sacred Heart Layer, while Master Urn stayed behind to receive them.
When Li Weiyi first arrived here, the Master Urn had already noticed him, but dared not approach him easily.
Firstly, Qi Xiao and Tuoba Butuo were present.
Secondly, it is uncertain whether any Longevity Realm Giants are lurking in the shadows.
"Everyone, disperse. Let's not make too much of a commotion. If we attract the attention of Longevity Realm Giants, I can't withstand it in my current state."
Master Urn waved his hand gently, and one by one, the departed spirits sank back to the bottom of the water, no longer pursuing Yi Zhouxue and the other two.
Inside a secret treasure trove, like a cavern.
Li Weiyi spent three hours bringing his injuries under control. He then stood up and looked around the cave. Qi Xiao, Tuoba Butuo, and Yang Qingchan were all there, but Yang Qingxi was nowhere to be seen.
The cave was very large, and footsteps echoed.
Li Weiyi walked several hundred meters before finally spotting Yang Qingxi studying the Ghost Flag near the Stone Gate and entrance formation.
He walked over and asked in a gentle tone, "Have you figured it out?"
Yang Qingxi raised her head and glanced at him. "Don't think I want to take it for myself! This place is not safe. Sikong Jingyuan and Sikong Yanlun may come at any time. I must acquire stronger power to deal with them."
Li Weiyi stared into her eyes. "Previously, Miss Yang, did you intend to help, or did you have ulterior motives?"
"You actually doubt me? If I had ulterior motives, do you think I would have given you a chance to heal?" Yang Qingxi said.
Li Weiyi nodded. "That makes sense! But there's one thing that doesn't make sense. Back in the Nether Flower Black Swamp, I was clearly at a complete disadvantage. Even if we joined forces, we wouldn't have a chance of winning. Yet Miss Yang chose to help me instead of killing me. That makes no sense."
Yang Qingxi did not answer the question immediately, but pondered for a moment, "Your potential far surpasses theirs, making you a better partner. The combat strength you demonstrated earlier has earned my approval."
Li Weiyi walked up to her, standing only a foot away, and shook his head, saying, "That's far-fetched! The benefits you'd gain from killing me would be far greater than what you'd get from cooperating with me."
Yang Qingxi sensed Li Weiyi's aggressive tone, her heart pounding. She dared not meet his gaze and turned away, saying, "I don't believe that after I kill you, the three of them will share any of the profits with me."
Seeing her like this, Li Weiyi found it amusing and took another half step closer. "But I heard that Sikong Yanlun is deeply in love with you and would never dare to harm you."
"Him? He's just being possessive! Can you please not stand so close? I have a feeling you're trying to take advantage of me!" Yang Qingxi took two steps back as if fleeing.
Li Weiyi never imagined that a strong woman like Yang Qingxi could be so fearful.
"Hey Li, let me tell you, she might have developed feelings for you! When a woman falls in love but won't admit it, many things just can't be explained."
Yang Qingchan stood against the stone wall, a smile on her face.
Yang Qingxi's eyes turned cold as she looked at her. "If I were truly someone who would lose my mind when moved by emotions, I would have acted long ago, instead of waiting until he was in the most dangerous moment."
"Only by striking when it's most dangerous will he remember you more deeply and feel grateful to you." Yang Qingchan revealed a set of snow-white teeth, her red lips bright and moist.
Li Weiyi said, "I think Miss Yang's explanation is quite reasonable. It seems I can't call you Qingxi anymore; it's too ambiguous. You'll start to take it seriously after a while! You're too easily convinced!"
Li Weiyi laughed heartily, his earlier aggressive demeanor transforming into a nonchalant one, and walked into the cave.
In any case, this time, Li Weiyi's opinion of Yang Qingxi has completely changed, and he can see that she Zhen Xin wants to help him get out of trouble.
It's already quite remarkable that they stood by his side during the most dangerous times.
As for what she was really thinking—whether it was scheming, plotting, Sui Sect's intentions, or even a tiny bit of affection—it doesn't really matter.
Anyway, everyone here is a clear-headed and rational person, and won't be swayed by these emotions.
Yang Qingxi's mood fluctuated wildly due to Li Weiyi's actions, her ears burning. She had never experienced such intense emotional turmoil before. She coldly replied, "Five million Spring Coin, wiped clean."
"What kind of pipe dream are you having? You haven't really been of any real help before, and you think you can pay off your debts now that you've failed to step in?"
Li Weiyi disappeared into the depths of the cave.
Although she looked angry, Yang Qingxi's heart was filled with ripples of emotion. This sense of connection made her feel that there was always a bond linking the two of them.
I made up my mind that I absolutely must not return this money to him.
Due to the severity of his internal injuries, it took Li Weiyi four whole days to fully recover.
They dared not easily leave the secret treasure vault because Sikong Jingyuan, Sikong Yanlun, and Yi Zhouxue had appeared in the vicinity. In addition, there were also a large number of Patrol Guard.
"They must have already returned to the main altar and learned that we didn't go back, so they guessed that we were hiding here." Yang Qingxi's eyes were serious, and she regretted not escaping back to the main altar immediately.
Li Weiyi said, "They might have even invited some other experts."
Qi Xiao said, "These three are truly terrifyingly strong; even with so many undead spirits, they couldn't hold onto them."
Everyone nodded, realizing that the sudden appearance of a large number of undead in the swamp was quite strange.
"They shouldn't be able to find the entrance to the treasure vault for a while, and the entrance is narrow and easy to defend, making it a good hiding place. We'll take turns guarding it," Tuoba Butuo said.
Li Weiyi nodded. "If we can really hide for ten days or half a month, they might retreat, thinking that we went to a higher area along that hole that is tens of miles wide."
"If they've really been hiding for so long without returning to the main altar, it's bound to alert the big shots behind us!" Yang Qingxi said.
For the next two weeks, everyone immersed themselves in cultivation and improvement. Under crisis and pressure, the potential of martial arts practitioners was stimulated, and their talents were continuously developed and enhanced.
"Whoosh!"
Within the cave, a powerful burst of spiritual light erupted, spreading across the stone walls and illuminating the entire space with intense heat and brightness.
With sufficient support from the Spirit Platform Blazing Star Stone, the two attempts failed.
On the third attempt, Li Weiyi finally condensed the fourth Psychic Power Stars.
Startled, Qi Xiao and Tuoba Butuo stopped their cultivation and looked over, both filled with envy.
Whether in martial arts or mental cultivation, the Fourth Realm is an extremely difficult hurdle to overcome. And now, Li Weiyi has actually crossed it first.
The center of the cave.
Li Weiyi sat cross-legged in meditation, with the Fusang Divine Tree Projection, which had grown even longer, looming behind him.
The divine tree's light and shadow, like two giant umbrellas, scattered Golden Crow fire rain from its branches, enveloping his body, while his mental energy intertwined like a spider web throughout the space.