News from the Outside World

The White Bone Warship was over thirty zhang long, with a blue banner that read "Thousand Mile Mountain" hanging on its iron silk canvas, which was as large as a white cloud. The banner fluttered in the wind as the ship sped along the ground.

A three-headed, Departed Spirit Soul Beast, over twenty meters long and resembling a lion or wolf, led the way, its four hooves silent, the only sound the whistling of the ships cutting through the wind.

This place, located on the Seven Grievances Plain, was the most fertile land in the Lingxiao Shengjing a thousand years ago, nurturing billions of people in hundreds of states, and the Ancestral Mansion of countless clans Mega-clan were once located here.

But now it is shrouded in darkness and deathly aura. In some areas, there are spatial rifts in the void, and ships, birds, and martial artists dare not fly.

This is designated as the "Void Danger Zone".

Li Weiyi originally only wanted to say hello, ask for directions, or follow the caravan; he didn't want to get too involved. However, Lu Jingshen was hospitable and invited him onto the ship, instructing the maids to prepare a banquet.

Ultimately, with his dual identities as the head of the Cangli Tribe and Longevity Realm Giants, no one would underestimate him.

When Li Weiyi learned that they were going to the East Sea and would pass through Leizhou in the eastern part of Lingxiao Shengjing, he did not refuse.

From the outside, the White Bone Warship resembled the palace of a deceased lord, ferocious and terrifying, exuding a heavy aura of yin energy that made people want to keep their distance.

Upon entering the ship's interior, however, a completely different world unfolded.

The lamps and candles were bright and warm, the decorations were exquisite, and the windows were adorned with Golden Phoenix, making it a magnificent and opulent place.

Lu Jingshen hailed from the Lu Clan's High Gate within the Thousand Mile Mountain region, possessing a powerful family background. Despite this, he was gentle and refined, lacking the arrogance and haughtiness of a spoiled brat. He walked side-by-side with Li Weiyi, who resembled "Li Songgu." He said, "Family Head Li trusts me so much that he chose to board the ship. Aren't you afraid of the dangers on board, or that I harbor ill intentions?"

Li Weiyi smiled and pointed to the blue banner above, "Thousand Mile Mountain family is a large and powerful family with businesses all over the world. They must have strict rules and regulations. Their numerous crimes of murder and robbery have long made them a target of public criticism and are intolerable to all living beings and major powers. This is why I dare to come for help; I trust in your company's reputation."

Heavenly Pavilion and Immortal Forest are both properties under Thousand Mile Mountain, and only a small part of them.

This well-reasoned and supported praise naturally pleased Lu Jingshen, making him feel a bit closer to the company. He smiled and said, "Reputation is more precious than gold, requiring thousands of years and generations to cultivate, but it can collapse in an instant. Anyone who dares to damage Thousand Mile Mountain's reputation will be severely punished internally."

After boarding the ship, Li Weiyi began to observe secretly.

He discovered that the number of armored soldiers and maids on the ship exceeded one hundred. He was secretly surprised and realized that this young master Lu was no ordinary person.

It's important to understand that traversing the Netherworld of the Departed is extremely dangerous, and carrying an extra person incurs significant costs.

Li Weiyi asked, "Young Master Lu, you've come from the Hundred Realms Life Domain, haven't you?"

Lu Jingshen knew why he asked this question and smiled, "Thousand Mile Mountain has purchased and possesses some ancient Spatial Teleportation Array. Although Lingxiao Shengjing is located in the Far South of the harsh lands, hundreds of thousands of miles away from Hundred Realms Life Domain, there are places in between where you can teleport directly, and it only takes a month to cross. Therefore, we brought more guards and attendants. They are not ordinary people; they will be responsible for purchasing goods, making contacts, and other matters."

"Even the servants at Thousand Mile Mountain are chosen from among the best; how could they be ordinary people?"

Li Weiyi said this.

Those dozen or so maids were all Pure Immortal Body, with extraordinary looks, and their cultivation had reached the Dao Seed Realm.

This Hidden Person of the Jiu Li Tribe, even if he just put together a few names, could still manage to pull off such a lineup, including Xing Yenu, Yao Qingxuan, Yao Yin, and Hidden Twenty-Four.

But they could never be regarded as maids like Lu Jingshen did, even though these maids held extremely high positions within Thousand Mile Mountain.

Upon entering the cabin, which is four zhang long and wide, a white jade lampshade stands in the center of a round table, and calligraphy and paintings hang on the four walls. Fine wine and delicacies are served.

The maids were all graceful and elegant, dressed in spotless white robes, like celestial concubines, each with their own unique charm, instantly making people forget the danger and terror of the secluded realm outside.

They were absolutely selected from among the immortals of various Immortal Forest.

Yu'er had been starving for two months. As soon as Lu Jingshen called out, "Family Head Li, please," she picked up her chopsticks and acted as if she were Family Head Li, dominating the table without any of the manners and dignity that a Great Palace Master should have.

Li Weiyi gave an awkward smile, "During the time we were lost in the Netherworld of the Departed, the little girl was starving. It's all my fault as her master. Sigh, I shouldn't have brought her to such a dangerous place."

Lu Jingshen telepathically instructed the maid to add two more dishes, then smiled and said, "It's alright, eat more. It'll feel more like home cooking. Many Longevity Realm Martial Cultivator have lived for hundreds of years and have lost all human warmth. It's creepy to be around them. How old is Family Head Li this year?"

"Sixty-five," Li Weiyi said.

Lu Jingshen said solemnly, "I broke through to the Longevity Realm at the age of fifty, and I am already seventy-four this year."

Li Weiyi was surprised and looked at Lu Jingshen, who was under thirty years old and very young and handsome under the lamplight. He quickly cupped his hands and laughed, "Brother Lu doesn't look his age, which only shows that he Exceptional Talent sixty."

Lu Jingshen waved his hand and smiled wryly, saying modestly, "Without the Longevity Pill, I am no better than Family Head Li, perhaps even worse. For twenty-four years, I have been stuck in the First Realm, unable to break through. I do not deserve Family Head Li's praise."

Those who can reach the Longevity Realm have opened nine springs in the Spring Realm and cultivated seven seas in the Five Seas Realm. They are the most outstanding talents and have already eliminated 99% of martial arts practitioners.

Yao Qingxuan once said that it would be considered quite good if one could break through from the First Realm to the Second Realm within forty years.

A breakthrough within twenty years is already considered top-tier among Longevity Realm Martial Cultivator.

Li Weiyi said, "I observe that Brother Lu's magical energy is powerful and his eyes are filled with divine light. His cultivation has already reached the peak of the First Realm. Breaking the Soul Return Lock is just around the corner."

Lu Jingshen did not deny this. "Twenty-four years, from the initial stage to the peak, the cultivation speed can only be described as not slow. If Family Head Li were to leave the Lingxiao Shengjing and go outside, and come into contact with those Ancient Sect True Disciples, he would know what despair is."

"The Seven Locks to Immortality, each locking a part of heaven and earth."

"I've heard that a Proud Daughter of Heaven named Tang Wanzhou was born in the Lingxiao Shengjing, whose talent rivals that of the Ancient Sect True Disciple. She's not even forty years old yet, and she's already reached the Second Realm the Longevity Realm. Does Family Head Li know her?"

Li Weiyi revealed an expression of admiration, stroking his beard and sighing, "Tang Wanzhou, the Northern Territory Young Lord, is indeed a peerless genius, appearing only once every thousand years in our Lingxiao Shengjing. She shines like a star and is as beautiful as a snow lotus. However, she is proud and aloof, and her whereabouts are mysterious. Although we have had some contact, we are not very familiar with each other."

Yu'er stared at Li Weiyi for a moment.

I clearly remember that my master saved the Northern Territory Young Lord in the depths of the East Sea, and they seemed to have a close relationship. Now, why do they seem so distant?

"A complete liar..."

She muttered to herself to herself, and continued picking at her food.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Lu Jingshen inquired about the East Sea Dragon City and the Immortal Dao Dragon Vein.

Upon hearing his account, Li Weiyi was immediately shocked, never expecting that Longcheng would actually surface from the sea.

Moreover, has the Immortal Dao Dragon Vein been revived?

The image of the golden mist that appeared on the surface of the East China Sea at that time flashed through his mind.

"I only knew that the Du'e Temple and the Dao Palace wanted to excavate the Ancient Immortal Dragon Skeleton, but I didn't know that they had actually dug up the Dragon City and the Immortal Dao Dragon Vein. This is going to be a big deal!" Li Weiyi exclaimed, half-jokingly.

Lu Jingshen could tell that the other party had indeed been trapped in the Netherworld for many days and was unaware of the drastic changes outside, so he said, "Indeed, there will be quite a few storms in the Far South of the East Sea and the Lingxiao Shengjing."

"It is said that Dao Palace will next work with the East Sea Demon Race to rebuild Dragon City, and will establish the fifth palace altar in Dragon City after the Hunyuan Palace, Canghai Palace, Jicheng, and Shenyi Mountain."

"The entire Southern Yingzhou, encompassing all 172 habitats of varying sizes, was shaken. It's likely that many forces will send disciples to the East Sea. Lingxiao Shengjing, bordering the East Sea, will certainly be affected."

"As far as I know, the Du'e Temple is preparing to increase its support for the Zuoqiu Courtyard, while the Sword Dao Imperial Court has sent envoys to the Xue Jian Tang Ting. All the major powers are making their moves."

Li Weiyi was unclear about the exact state of the Immortal Dao Dragon Vein's revival, but with various external forces vying for power and treating forces like the Zuoqiu Courtyard and the Xue Jian Tang Ting as pawns, war and turmoil were inevitable.

His gaze fell on Yu'er, who was engrossed in eating, her chopsticks clattering against the bowl. He thought to himself, "Perhaps only when the Great Palace Master recovers can she turn the tide, engage in equal dialogue with the outside forces, and quell the chaos."

After the meal and drinks, Li Weiyi repeatedly expressed his gratitude and, led by a maid, went with Yu'er to a private cabin to rest.

"My Longevity Realm Expert, Ning Xuan is guarding outside. Please let me know if you have any orders." The maid Ning Xuan, who was at the Second Heaven of the Dao Seed Realm, bowed and said this with eyes full of respect.

Longevity Realm Martial Cultivator are giants in any field.

Of course, Li Weiyi is a fake.

Lu Jingshen watched Li Weiyi's figure disappear at the end of the corridor, released his external field, which enveloped the cabin, and asked, "Uncle An, is this person alright?"

"What does the Third Young Master think?"

An Zhiruo stood in the shadows, her body completely ethereal, like a ghost.

Lu Jingshen said, "I have cultivated the Insightful Eye. He doesn't seem like someone in his sixties; he still has the energy and spirit of a young man. But I can't see any flaws in his demeanor."

An Zhiruo said, "Cultivation level cannot be faked! If his cultivation level is high enough to deceive us, there is no need for him to deceive us. Traveling the world, concealing one's identity, and changing one's appearance are all means of self-protection, and there is nothing strange about them."

"Since the Third Young Master invited him onto the ship on my advice, just in case, I will personally keep an eye on him."

Qi Feng flew into the cabin and reported the conversation between Lu Jingshen and An Zhiruo to Li Weiyi.

"Indeed, one should not underestimate people! He hosted this banquet to get closer to me, and then use his Insightful Eye to observe my subtleties." Li Weiyi pondered for a moment, then stopped thinking about it.

As long as there was no malice, Li Weiyi would remember their kindness.

Those two were traveling merchants with profound knowledge and extensive experience. The fact that they slipped up in front of them only shows that they had excellent judgment and specialized expertise.

The solution is to address this flaw in the future.

"Knock knock."

There was a knock on the door.

Li Weiyi opened the door.

Standing outside, Yu'er looked at him pitifully. "Master, let's stay together. I'm scared to be alone. There are bones everywhere on this ship, and I even saw ghosts wearing armor."

Ning Xuan stood to the right of the door, exuding a heroic air. She couldn't understand why the Longevity Realm Expert had brought such a Little Girl, who was even afraid of ghosts, into the Netherworld. She said, "Little girl, don't be afraid. They are Spirit Guard raised by Thousand Mile Mountain."