Northern Young Lord, Southern Hidden Person

"I knew something was wrong, and it was indeed strange. Neither the Zuoqiu Courtyard nor the Jiu Li Tribe had any experts below the Longevity Realm, so why is the Jiu Li Hidden Person attending the banquet in such a high-profile manner? It's too abrupt!"

Tuoba Butuo gritted his teeth in hatred, leading the way with great urgency, as if he wanted to tear the fake Li Weiyi to shreds. At the same time, he was also very worried that the young lord would be deceived, and his heart was filled with anxiety.

I've never seen such an audacious swindler.

Li Weiyi asked, "Why is he being so high-profile?"

"Yao Yin, the nominal disciple of the Abbot of Du'e Temple, was promoted and hyped as the Saintess Yao by the younger generation of martial artists of the Jiu Li Tribe. With the cultivation of the Third Heaven, she crossed a major realm and defeated Ku Di, who was at the Fourth Heaven. Her Kudi and combat power shocked the world."

"There's also a legend that the Saintess Yao and Bai Yeqing from the Ash Region of the Far West are half-siblings. It's fair to say she's now the focus of the world's attention."

Tuoba Butuo, spitting as he spoke, continued, "That imposter, traveling with the Saintess Yao, attracted the attention of all the martial arts practitioners when boarding the ship. Isn't that high-profile? He was definitely doing it on purpose. What was he planning?"

Tuoba Butuo, as the inheritor, was naturally intelligent and immediately realized that the fake Li Weiyi was an unwelcome guest who had come to the Commander's Feast to cause trouble.

Even if he doesn't cause trouble, the names "Li Weiyi" and "Yao Yin" alone are enough to attract many enemies.

"Young Master Tuoba"

"The Successor!"

The three of them, two adults and one child, climbed up to the upper deck of the ship. The younger generation of martial arts practitioners from the Northern Territory bowed to Tuoba Butuo.

"Half-siblings, who would release such a rumor?"

Li Weiyi sensed that this matter was unusual and smelled a conspiracy.

Logically speaking, even if Yao Yin and Bai Yeqing were half-siblings, the Western Demon Race and the Jiu Li Tribe would definitely cover up the truth rather than deliberately spread it.

Who else is in the know and could benefit from this?

Li Weiyi was worried that Yao Yin would be affected by this matter. After climbing to the fifth floor of the ship, he quickly saw the figures of the fake Li Weiyi and Yao Yin. He transmitted his voice to Tuoba Butuo: "Leave the rest to me, don't expose him yet."

"Alright, I'll go and inform the young master first."

Tuoba Butuo's eyes were cold and fierce as he walked towards the sixth floor of the ship.

The sixth level is the highest level of the Horizon Ship, where the Longevity Realm Giants from various forces in the Lingxiao Shengjing hold their meetings. It is shrouded in several layers of array Light Veil.

The fifth level is only accessible to those who have cultivated to the Dao Fruit or are top geniuses from various powerful forces.

Each of them was a prominent figure in the Lingxiao Shengjing, and most of them knew each other well, gathering in groups of three or five to discuss matters in secret.

The world situation is more complex and unpredictable than ever before, and everyone feels a sense of crisis.

Every seat was empty; people talked more than they ate.

Li Weiyi and Yu'er sat down at a dining table about ten feet away from the fake Li Weiyi and Yao Yin, separated by two or three other tables. The table was located in a rather secluded aisle next to the cabin.

Today the weather is fine and sunny, with a wide view. The seawater is like a deep blue mirror, and the entire Moon Dragon Island mirage is on full display.

The dishes on the table were of excellent quality, with an enticing aroma of meat.

Yu'er looked on with longing, but wearing a mask made it inconvenient for her to eat.

Li Weiyi said in a low voice, "We came here to have a good meal. Eat as much as you want, just don't show your faces."

"Yes, Master."

Yu'er reached out from the dining table, grabbed a fragrant crystal grape, peeled off the smiling Buddha mask a little, quickly popped it into her mouth, then put the mask back on. Her eyes darted around, searching for her next target on the table.

Li Weiyi channeled his magical power into his ears.

Ten feet away, the fake Li Weiyi and Yao Yin chatted with smiles. "I heard that my breaking of the Dao image has displeased many of the proud sons of the Du'e Temple? I hope it hasn't caused you any trouble?"

"Ignore them! Anyone who's unhappy will have to get past me first."

Yao Yin wore a veil, her body shrouded in mist, making her extremely beautiful and captivating. Her skin was as if sculpted from celestial jade, and her eyes contained the Spiritual Qi of the Great Dao.

The fake Li Weiyi next to her had the same spirit and demeanor as the real Li Weiyi, with a handsome appearance and outstanding temperament. However, compared to her, it was like a mortal warrior and a celestial fairy.

Not only Li Weiyi, but everyone present, including those with Pure Immortal Body, paled in comparison.

Fake Li Weiyi sighed, "I know that rumor circulating in the market on Moon Dragon Island must have upset you. What if you stay locked in your room and suffer a cultivation deviation? In Daoism, the most important thing is one's state of mind."

"So, even if it risks revealing our whereabouts, I must bring you out to relax."

"We've come here for no other reason than to have a hearty meal and sweep away all our unhappiness. Such a lively gathering is a once-in-a-century event."

Yao Yin responded softly, but a lingering melancholy remained in his eyes.

The state of mind of "pure and true self" was affected.

Given her current condition, she would surely lose if she were to fight Kudi again.

Ultimately, she was only eighteen years old, and her mindset had not yet been tempered by time.

"Brother Weiyi, it's been so long since Lingxiao Shengjing, and we never expected to meet again so far away in the East Sea. These past few months, everyone has been searching for you in the Netherworld, and we were all very worried about your safety."

Taishi Yu, Taishi Bai, Ge Xian Tong, Ge Xiantong, Song Lin Xing Yenu, Song Qingli, and other young powerhouses within the sixty-year cycle of the Imperial Court gathered around the dining table where the fake Li Weiyi and Yao Yin were.

They were either dashing and heroic or beautiful and ethereal, their laughter never ceasing, regarding Li Weiyi as an important old friend.

The fake Li Weiyi immediately stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you all for your concern! Surviving the calamity of Lingxiao City and being able to reunite is the greatest joy in life."

Taishi Bai and Ge Xiantong exchanged strange glances, wanting to ask Li Weiyi about the Mist Son of Heaven, but knowing the occasion was inappropriate, they tried their best to restrain themselves.

Taishi Yu chuckled, "You've got some nerve, taking the Saintess Yao around for fun. Aren't you afraid that Zuoqiu Courtyard Men's Fiancée will come after you?"

"Zuoqiu Hongting isn't Departed Spirit Fiend, why should I be afraid of her? But I certainly have the necessary respect, and I would never let my Fiancée lose face," the fake Li Weiyi said with a smile.

"I've heard that the Saintess Yao has many suitors at the Du'e Temple. Brother Weiyi, although your cultivation is not bad, your jealousy is enough to start a prairie fire. Be careful, be very careful." Taishi Bai's tone was serious, with a hidden meaning.

The fake Li Weiyi smiled frankly, "I have no father or mother, no relatives or friends, and I've always treated Yao Yin like my own sister. If they misunderstand or are jealous, there's nothing I can do about it. Right, Yao Yin?"

Yao Yin stared at him, unsure how to respond.

Soon, they began to talk about serious matters.

Ge Xiantong asked, "Brother Weiyi, what exactly is the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi? There are many conflicting opinions, and it's hard to tell what's true and what's false."

The fake Li Weiyi said solemnly, "I've heard that although the excavation of the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton hasn't started yet, some of the most daring young people have already gone there to seek opportunities."

"We can already obtain this opportunity?" Xing Yenu asked.

The fake Li Weiyi nodded. "The Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi is constantly dissipating, and other precious medicines and rare treasures are also appearing. I heard that Phoenix-born Unicorn-young went there a long time ago and, after absorbing the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi, has already broken through to the Seventh Heaven. The speed at which his realm has improved is simply terrifying."

The entire deck erupted in an uproar.

"Phoenix-born Unicorn-young You's grandfather is none other than the Martial Path Son of Heaven Fei Long, whose bloodline is exceptional."

Someone said, "It is said that Great Longevity from the Du'e Temple collected some of the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi from there and gave it to dragon-type martial artists and Deformed Race Martial Cultivator in the Dao Seed Realm to absorb, and their cultivation levels all increased greatly."

"Everyone must be rational! Phoenix-born Unicorn-young to go because he followed the Nether Dragon King. The Nether Dragon King was his grandfather's former subordinate, and had a very close relationship with his father, Kirin Zhuang."

"That's right. There are many powerful figures gathered there, making intensive preparations for the excavation. If an ordinary junior dares to go, he'll likely die inside the belly of a dragon if he encounters even a small one."

"This hasn't even started excavation yet; it's just some dragon energy dissipating. When the excavation actually begins, the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi will surely erupt, and the cultivation levels of dragon-type martial artists and Deformed Race Martial Cultivator will surely soar to the heavens."

"The closer you are to the excavation site, the more dragon energy you can absorb. If you stay on the outer perimeter, you won't even see a trace of dragon energy."

"They can absorb all the dragon energy?"

"If it can't be absorbed, it will be collected using artifacts; it won't be left for us."

"The reason we're holding this Commander's Feast today is to unite the forces of the entire Lingxiao Shengjing and strive for some gains amidst the chaos caused by the Dao Palace, the Du'e Temple, and the Demon Race."

Li Weiyi felt strange; this fake Li Weiyi was just like the real one.

Watching him chat and laugh there, I felt like I was looking in a mirror.

"He's really something else; he even knows the details of where the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton were excavated." Li Weiyi smiled, picked up his wine glass, and drank it all in one gulp.

While Phoenix-born Unicorn-young was at the excavation site of the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton, the young and powerful Demon Race, including the Prince Mingjiao, were in the Moon Dragon Island market. This was because the Six-clawed Immortal Dragon Qi that was currently escaping was extremely thin, and its effect was negligible given the cultivation levels of the Prince Mingjiao and the other demons.

There's no need to take the risk.

At this stage, if even the slightest abnormality occurs at the excavation site, Dao Seed Realm Martial Cultivator will be reduced to ashes, with no time to escape or be rescued.

"My name is Chang Jian, and this is my younger sister Chang Xiaoyu, from the Du'e Temple. May we sit here?"

A young man dressed in martial arts attire appeared at the table where Li Weiyi and Yu'er were sitting. He smiled amiably and bowed with his hands clasped, but his straight back revealed the arrogance in his bones.

It is Pure Immortal Body.

His hair had a slight purple tinge, and his features were well-defined, with eyebrows and a nose that looked as if they had been carved by a knife and axe.

The woman next to him, named Chang Xiaoyu, had an extremely beautiful figure. She wore a Daoist robe with cloud patterns, and the scent of wood filled the air. Her face was covered by a veil, so her appearance could not be seen.

Behind the two were six young talents, each with an impressive presence and high spirits.

Some of them stared at Li Weiyi with sharp eyes, as if they wanted to drive him away.

"Please go ahead."

Li Weiyi remained completely unaffected, calmly asking, "Disciples of the Du'e Temple are also here to attend the Commander's Feast in the Lingxiao Shengjing?"

Chang Jian sat down next to Li Weiyi, a look of surprise in his eyes.

If it were any other martial arts practitioner, they would have been intimidated by the gaze of the person behind him, or would have shown signs of awkwardness.

Chang Jian smiled calmly and said, "I've long heard that the younger generation of Lingxiao Shengjing is full of hidden talents and has produced many extraordinary geniuses. I came here to join in the fun and broaden my horizons."

"Young Master Chang is too kind. Lingxiao Shengjing is merely a shallow pool," Li Weiyi said.

Chang Jian waved his hand. "That's not true. Just the ten people who went to Du'e Temple to cultivate, any one of them is exceptionally talented and caused a sensation within the temple. I heard that those ten are not even the most amazing people in the Lingxiao Shengjing."

"The most stunning one is Northern Young Lord, Southern Hidden Person."