Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton

More than four months have passed since the Battle of Cloud Heaven Immortal Plain.

The East China Sea has a hot and humid climate.

It was May, and even the sea breeze blowing in from outside the window was a wave of heat.

Under the cover of night.

The market on Moon Dragon Island is bustling and noisy, with lanterns everywhere and crowds of people.

Looking down at the street from the wooden-branched window on the second floor of the restaurant, one can see martial artists from various sects and clans, dressed in uniform magical robes and weapons, in groups of three or five, or in rows of dozens, everywhere.

Yao Qingxuan sat facing the window, using Disguise Art to change his appearance, removing his bamboo hat, and letting his black hair fall down.

She did not cultivate the "Bone Shifting God Changing Chapter".

However, his own cultivation was profound and his Disguise Art was mysterious.

Unless one's cultivation level is far superior to hers, one cannot see through her true form.

"Three months ago, you appeared in the Departed Spirit Market in Huangjiang and were hunted down by two divine sons of the Rice Sect. The news spread quickly. All the experts of the Jiu Li Hidden Gate were mobilized to enter the Netherworld to search for you. Later, you led them to the Old Yuzhou."

"These past few days, you've seemed to have vanished into thin air; everyone is very worried."

Given Yao Qingxuan's status Longevity Realm Giants and his aloof personality, for him to say such things naturally indicates that he is not merely regarded as Hidden Person from Hidden Gate. Rather, it also suggests a deep bond of master-disciple affection.

Because Li Weiyi was in Lingxiao City, he used every means to rescue her from the main altar, and the relationship between the two has become much closer.

Li Weiyi noticed that there were eyes watching them inside the restaurant, on the street, and in several nearby buildings.

Clearly, the fierce battle at the beach earlier had drawn the attention of many powerful forces to him, the Sword Gentleman.

He then released a field of psychic energy, covering an area of about ten feet in radius.

While peeling shrimp for Yu'er, Li Weiyi asked with a smile, "I discovered traces of the Hidden Lord outside the Old Yuzhou Prefectural City. Was he also led there by me?"

Yao Qingxuan wore a veil, and his Pure Immortal Body skin shone like jade and wax under the light on the wall.

Her eyes were cold, her demeanor ethereal, possessing a depth and sharpness that surpassed Yao Yin's. "He and Old Qin were being hunted by the Yang Shen Realm and fled into the Netherworld of the Departed, where they have been recuperating. They only pursued you after learning of your entry into the Netherworld. He is currently in the Sea City of Moon Dragon Island!"

Li Weiyi's eyes lit up, incredulous. "How many people from the Jiu Li Tribe have come?"

"Whether it's the younger generation or the older generation, who would willingly miss this great opportunity if they had the chance to break through to the Longevity Realm?" Yao Qingxuan countered.

What exactly is this great opportunity?

Li Weiyi only knew that it seemed to be related to the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton.

Yao Qingxuan stared at him, her eyelashes long, her red lips slightly parted. "It was you who sent a message back to Lingxiao Shengjing, provoking all the martial artists and causing a stir throughout the world. And now you're asking me?"

Li Weiyi then recounted the information she had gathered, followed by a wry smile, "That's all I know."

Yao Qingxuan pondered for a moment, then was moved. "You only absorbed some of the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi, yet you quickly broke through to the next realm? It seems that martial artists in the Lingxiao Shengjing, including myself, underestimated this opportunity."

She recounted, "Three months ago, your message to the Lingxiao Shengjing ignited the passion of the younger generation and gave hope for immortality to the older generation of martial arts practitioners whose lifespans were nearing their end."

"However, the real reason that drew everyone here was the reliable information released by the Du'e Temple."

"The Du'e Temple, the Dao Palace, and the East Sea Demon Race conducted exploration of the sea area where the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi appeared."

"It has been discovered that energy is continuously leaking from the seabed, tectonic plates are moving actively, and earthquakes are frequent. The aura of the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton, buried deep in the earth's core, is also dissipating, causing many strange events."

"For example, as you mentioned in your letter, a thousand-mile-long trail of fireflies appeared on the sea."

"For example, the magnificent misty phoenix tree and the light and shadow of Dragon City, like a mirage, correspond to some ancient legends of the East Sea Demon Race."

"Recently, another theory has emerged. Ten thousand years ago, Yu Jia was able to give birth to both a flying dragon and a flying phoenix, and was able to ascend to immortality against all odds, which is related to the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton found underground."

Li Weiyi's expression changed. "Which force is trying to excavate the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton? If it's related to Yu Jia, they're incredibly audacious."

Excavating the remains of Ancient Immortal Giant Beast is extremely dangerous; only top-tier ancient sects, imperial courts, and kingdoms dare to do so.

Moreover, we can't just dig anytime.

They only resort to this when they're desperate and can't even afford to eat. The risks are enormous; a slight misstep could lead to disaster.

Of course, the returns are substantial, with huge profits made without any initial investment.

It's important to know that the blood of Ancient Immortal Giant Beast is sold by the drop.

It can transform ordinary people into incredibly strong, Deformed Race. It is also a resource that these Deformed Race Martial Cultivator cultivation.

The blood of the Ancient Immortal Giant Beast was merely a scrap of the reward for excavating their remains.

After all, the Ancient Immortal Giant Beast had been gone for countless millennia, and the blood and vital energy in its corpse had long since been lost, its immortal power dissipated, and its life energy was gone. It was worlds apart from the true blood of an ancient immortal.

For those at a transcendent level, it's rather useless.

If it's related to Yu Jia, then it's a completely different story.

Yu Jia can be considered the most recent Ancient Immortal Giant Beast from this era, existing no more than ten thousand years ago. The methods it left behind must still contain terrifying energy, not yet completely eroded by time.

Yao Qingxuan said, "It's just speculation! The reason for this speculation is... the involvement of the Western Demon Race."

"Initially, it was the Du'e Temple and the Dao Palace that decided to join forces to excavate. Then the East Sea Demon Race were also involved, since it was their territory."

"Lingxiao Shengjing only gained a share of the benefits because of the Du'e Temple."

"As the news spread, martial artists from Various Life Realms rushed here. Even the Dongxu Ghost City was alarmed, and their presence has been seen along the coast of the East Sea in the past half month."

The Dongxu Ghost City is located deep within the Netherworld, not within the territory of the Three Hundred Prefectures of Lingxiao.

However, its influence extends to a radius of millions of miles, encompassing the entire Lingxiao Three Hundred Prefectures and five other nearby habitats.

The six habitats are merely six spots dotting the area under the influence of the Dongxu Ghost City.

For martial artists in the Lingxiao Shengjing, the Dongxu Ghost City is like a legend, located in an unimaginable depth, its presence even less noticeable than that of the Du'e Temple. It is incomparable to Lord Lan, who is right next door.

Only a very few powerful individuals knew that Lord Lan, who controlled thirty-one states, would periodically visit the Dongxu Ghost City to pay homage and offer tribute.

Yao Qingxuan said, "There's also a theory that the East Sea Demon Race were worried that the Du'e Temple and the Dao Palace would seize the lion's share of the profits, so they brought in the Western Demon Race."

"Each time the remains of Ancient Immortal Giant Beast are excavated, the strength of the living beings and the deceased in the surrounding area increases significantly."

"This great opportunity grants transcendence and Great Longevity, allowing one to reap the rewards. The younger generation of the Dao Seed Realm and Five Seas Realm martial artists, however, will only get a sip of the soup."

Even just absorbing the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi that erupted when the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton were unearthed would be an immense opportunity.

"If I could dig up some Immortal Soil, ancient immortal blood soil, or refined herbs, pick up some broken dragon scales, or absorb the Immortal Dao Scriptures floating in the void, that would be a huge gain. As for other opportunities, those that require heaven-defying luck are simply unthinkable."

Li Weiyi immediately understood why all the martial arts practitioners in the world were attracted here.

Who wouldn't want a sip of this soup?

In particular, martial arts practitioners of various dragon races, Deformed Race Martial Cultivator, and old guys whose lifespans are about to end must come.

For a young giant like Yao Qingxuan, who has just entered the Longevity Realm, absorbing the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi is incredibly beneficial. However, for those at the Great Longevity, the attraction is greatly reduced.

"Master, would you like some too?" Li Weiyi handed over the peeled shrimp.

Yao Qingxuan ignored him and gazed out the window.

Li Weiyi turned the shrimp over and put it into Yu'er's bowl. The little girl was starving and kept her head down, eating.

He could understand why Yao Qingxuan had no appetite. "Does Yao Yin know you're still alive?"

"She came from Du'e Temple just four days ago." Yao Qingxuan no longer regarded Li Weiyi as a junior, and they could talk about many topics.

A person who can easily defeat the top scholar of a state is completely on par with her.

Li Weiyi said, "We'll have to face it sooner or later. Have you thought about how to talk to her? Should I step in? I still have some influence with her."

Yao Qingxuan's gaze fell on his face. "Mind your own business! Where did this child come from?"

"Yu'er, this is the disciple I've taken in," Li Weiyi said.

Yu'er raised her head and looked at Yao Qingxuan: "You are Master's Master, so you are Yu'er's Grandmaster?"

"Oh, no need to be so polite."

Li Weiyi didn't want to put Yao Qingxuan in a difficult position. Who knew if the Great Palace Master would seek revenge after recovering from his illness?

Yao Qingxuan didn't care too much. He and Li Weiyi weren't really master and disciple in the true sense, so why should he put on airs like a master or grandmaster?

A sense of melancholy lingered between her brows as she asked, "What about the Truth of Kudi?"

"She has been taken back to the ship by her senior brother."

Li Weiyi knew that Yao Qingxuan and An Xianjing had genuine feelings for each other. "Don't worry, it's alright. Qiong Ji Daozi's character and magnanimity are indeed not very good, but with Hall Master An above him, he will definitely take good care of his junior Junior Sister."

Yao Qingxuan frowned. "Have you forgotten? At the Rice Sect headquarters, I entrusted him to take care of you. How did he take care of you?"

Li Weiyi said, "He's just jealous of talent! Kudi's talent might not be higher than his... Master, aren't you overthinking it? Hall Master An has indeed been very kind and lenient towards us, but she's not the type to tolerate injustice; she's incredibly ruthless. Otherwise, how could she have survived in Coffin Mountain and the Rice Sect?"

Yao Qingxuan asked seriously, "Have you seen her?"

"I have seen her. It was Hall Master An who gave me a ride. Otherwise, why would I be traveling with Kudi? If it weren't for Hall Master An, given my grudge with the little nun, I would definitely seek some compensation from her to avenge the Qianlong Lantern Festival." Li Weiyi said with a smile.

With a sigh, Yao Qingxuan asked in a guilty tone, "Has her injury fully healed?"