Luo Yinji

Chu Yutian stood straight as a halberd atop a densely vegetated hill, peering over the waters that divided the ancient city to the east and west. He watched as countless winged demons flew out of the gray, Sacrificial Pit Ten Thousand Tombs Area, seemingly having reaped a bountiful harvest, each with a smile on their face.

The reason why the Demon Race and the demon kingdom dare to act so recklessly and ostentatiously is all due to his strategy of feigning weakness.

The light blue fog was thick and heavy, and the air was crisp and cool, like an early winter morning.

Everything is shrouded in a hazy, indistinct mist.

He was quiet and thin, with an innocent appearance. Holding the talisman, he gazed at the giant time that had eternally fallen to the ground, carefully sensing the changes in the world.

Over time, in the underworld, he had a novel cultivation experience, giving rise to many martial arts insights he had never had before.

Huangfu Song, Jingzhen, Qingzao, Huanghun, and other Taiyin Envoy stood behind him like stars surrounding the moon, in a low-lying area, so that when they looked straight ahead, they could only see his heels.

The top- Departed Spirit Marquis of the Netherworld of the Departed, such as the Jade Corpse Marquis, the Four-eared Ghost Monkey Marquis, the Silver Corpse Marquis, and the Fire Cloud Marquis, stood at a distance.

Chu Yutian, "Two pieces of news have come from the south! First, the secret of the Commander Level armies of the Ancient Ye City and the Seven Grievances Plain entering the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin has been exposed."

Huangfu Song, with a short beard and thick eyebrows, exuded a masculine air. "Once we begin marching, exposure is inevitable."

"With the forces we've deployed now, even if we're exposed, they'll be helpless. As more troops pour in, our strength will only grow stronger." The external wounds on the skin of Jingzhen's "Bai Chuan" body had already scabbed over.

Chu Yutian's expression was solemn, revealing neither joy nor anger. "The second piece of news is that there is no Spatial Teleportation Array in the ruins of Ye Yun Pass. The army of Fanye Valley launched an attack but suffered heavy losses. It is very likely that it was a trap deliberately set up by someone."

The ruins of Ye Yun Pass are the site of the ancient city where Li Weiyi discovered the unknown footprints and the moss-covered dry well.

Huangfu Song laughed heartily, "They've made a fool of themselves! Setting a trap only proves that the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin is indeed mysterious, further strengthening our determination to investigate. Once we find out, we will have completed our most important mission."

A smile crept across Chu Yutian's lips, "What Huangfu said is exactly what I was thinking."

"Master, should we next focus all our efforts on attacking the Sentinel Spirit Army's stronghold and annihilating them in one fell swoop?"

Qingzao's body was covered in burns, and her fair skin was now twisted and contorted, a condition that would not heal in a short time.

Her eyes flashed with a cold light, filled with murderous intent; her former cheerful and lively smile was nowhere to be seen.

Being captured alive by a martial artist whose cultivation and strength were both inferior to one's own is an utter disgrace that can never be washed away in one's lifetime.

Chu Yutian turned around and looked at Qingzao's delicate body covered in wounds, his eyes filled with pity. "You've got the priorities backwards! Dealing with the Sentinel Spirit Army isn't our top priority when entering the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin. Don't let anger and hatred cloud your judgment and decisions."

Huangfu Song, with a worried expression, reminded her, "True disciple, Tang Wanzhou is no ordinary person. With the assistance of the Dragon Soul Origin Light, she will break through to the Peak Third Realm in at least two years, and at most three years. At that time, she will be the second Gu Zhenxiang."

The Gu Zhenxiang is a towering peak that any young Longevity Realm Martial Cultivator can only look up to.

Huangfu Song himself was an exceptionally Outstanding Person with extremely high aspirations, yet he still spoke highly of the name Gu Zhenxiang. In his view, the evaluation of him as "the second Gu Zhenxiang" was the highest respect and greatest regard he could show to his enemy.

Chu Yutian, "I have a higher opinion of Tang Wanzhou. At the Peak Third Realm, she could defeat Gu Zhenxiang."

"Boom!"

Everyone present, including the top- Departed Spirit Marquis of the Netherworld of the Departed, looked on in astonishment, thinking that Chu Yutian was exaggerating.

Gu Zhenxiang has never been defeated in the same realm.

Even those living deep within the Netherworld of the Departed have heard of this name, which shows its influence.

"Same realm" means that even if he is in the early stages of this realm, he can remain undefeated against any enemy in that realm, including Ancient Sect True Disciple and Son of Heaven's Disciple.

They had heard that the two true disciples of the Dao Palace who were at the Longevity Realm were killed by the Gu Zhenxiang at the same level. Only after that did they urgently promote Sheng Wulian and Si Wuyan to cultivate new true disciples, but unfortunately they were two worthless weeds that could not be helped.

Ancient Sect True Disciple, both at the same cultivation level, were killed, and the other party couldn't even escape.

It is extremely rare to see such a thing in history.

Chu Yutian added, "However, it's not that Tang Wanzhou reaching the Peak Third Realm will guarantee his victory over Gu Zhenxiang."

"Her breakthrough in cultivation level was too rapid, which meant she didn't have time to hone her Dao techniques. Her foundation in magical energy and the Longevity Scriptures wouldn't be solid enough to compare to Gu Zhenxiang's 60-year-old <Emperor Demon Diagram>. She would need to be at least at the Peak Third Realm for five years to have a chance to defeat Gu Zhenxiang, provided that Gu Zhenxiang is still waiting for her in the same place."

"The one who is truly unfathomable and poses an invisible threat is actually another person within the Lesser Yang Division."

"I wouldn't be surprised at all if he reached any level of strength five years from now. This guy is just too interesting!"

Qingzao said coldly, "If that's the case, why not eliminate them now?"

Chu Yutian sighed, "They're hiding inside the formation of our encampment. It would take at least several times the force to break through. Even after breaking through, killing them would come at a great cost. We also have to contend with various forces that could attack us at any moment. If this battle is rushed, I might be the first to perish."

"Doesn't that mean we can only watch helplessly as the enemy grows stronger day by day?" Qingzao was unwilling to accept this and made an extreme decision: she must take revenge in the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin.

Chu Yutian, "If we're anxious, there must be someone even more anxious than us. Why don't we sit back and watch them fight it out? Let them fight each other until they're blinded by rage and create irreconcilable rifts."

Huangfu Song said, "Does the true teaching mean that we should focus our main efforts on finding the Ancient Years Clan? But where is the breakthrough point?"

"Whoosh!"

Chu Yutian pressed his palm forward, and spiritual light emanated from it.

The map of the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin was then outlined in the light blue mist.

The Withered-Prosperous Belt is the border line.

Ancient sites, underworld areas, and ruins are marked on it.

Chu Yutian, "Let's assume the Ancient Years Clan truly can traverse the Withered-Prosperous Belt. Let's further assume they're using Spatial Teleportation Array. Spatial Teleportation Array certainly wouldn't be near the border; most likely, it would be within the three Netherworld Domains."

"Why?"

From among the Departed Spirit Marquis in the distance, someone asked.

Chu Yutian, "Because the Ancient Years Clan wanted to use the power of time in the Netherworld to cultivate and rapidly increase their strength, but almost no trace of them can be found. This can only mean that the Spatial Teleportation Array directly teleported them into the Netherworld."

"The Tiandu River Nether Domain has been almost completely explored."

"Alright then, Jade Corpse Marquis, go to the south and mobilize all the troops. Next, we'll station our troops in the second largest Netherworld region, Netherworld Spirit Mountain."

He pointed to the patch of Netherworld land only ten thousand miles from Chun City and continued, "We can search for Spatial Teleportation Array, test the reaction of the Ancient Years Clan, and launch a full-scale attack on Chun City at any time. Then, we can easily wipe out the Sentinel Spirit Army and the strongholds of the major forces."

"Dusk, spread this message."

Huang Hun was surprised and puzzled. "This... this gives the enemy an opportunity to take advantage?"

"There's no opportunity to exploit; all our enemies are concentrated in Chun City, and there's nothing we can do."

Chu Yutian laughed, "Gu Zhenxiang, Tang Wanzhou, Shen Ji, and the others, if they had even a little bit of foresight, they certainly wouldn't have sat idly by and waited to die; they would have ambushed them along the way. This is the perfect opportunity to lure them out of Chun City and kill them in one fell swoop."

"I'll keep an eye on the Sentinel Spirit Army's garrison, lest they hear that a large army is approaching and quietly flee the Ancient Kingdom of the Years Ruin. I think that's very likely!" Qingzao said.

Chu Yutian, "Of course someone needs to keep an eye on the Sentinel Spirit Army's garrison, but I have a better candidate."

The Four-eared Ghost Monkey Marquis and a beautiful figure exuding a chilling aura walked through the blue mist.

"The Four-eared Ghost Monkey Marquis possesses keen senses, able to hear the faintest things and see the most hidden things. His combat strength is comparable to that of Bai Chuan at his peak."

Chu Yutian pointed to the woman wearing a bamboo hat and a veil. "Let me introduce you all, this is the Envoy, Luo Yinji."

The members of the Taiyin Sect all looked over, their eyes filled with curiosity.

This legendary master, the number one among the Twelve Taiyin Envoys, was someone they were seeing in True Person for the first time.

After the arrangements were completed, the group of powerful individuals departed one after another, each going about their respective duties.

Chu Yutian stroked Qingzao's scalded face. "How could you be so careless? If this gets back to the sect, you will surely be punished."

"I underestimated him! Li Weiyi's Corpse Control Secret Art is not simple... Don't look at me, I look ugly right now..." Qingzao lowered her head.

Chu Yutian captured her lips and kissed them, then stripped her naked, revealing her scalded body.

"I'm badly injured; many of my bones are broken," Qingzao pleaded in her eyes.

It's useless.

Chu Yutian seemed to prefer her battered and bruised appearance.

Six months later.

"Whoosh!"

Li Weiyi returned from the Blood Mud Space to the Barracks of the Sentinel Spirit Army.

The one guarding the Barracks was Second Phoenix, who had already reached the Second Realm of the Longevity Realm.

The Second Phoenix is capable of devouring souls and possesses the Immortal Seeking Bead within its body. After consuming a five-thousand-year-old refined herb, it was the first to break through to the next realm.

The other two thousand-year-old Thousand-Year Elixir were given to Great Phoenix and Qi Feng. Half a year later, they also entered the transformation stage of breaking through to the next realm and were in a dormant state.

"Has she made any unusual moves?" Li Weiyi asked.

Second Phoenix said, "I'm keeping a close eye on her. She's either raising silkworms or cultivating her mental power, which is quite boring."

Li Weiyi asked, "How are the silkworms doing?"

"It's alright, the egg hatched about two weeks ago!" Second Phoenix said.

Li Weiyi was immediately overjoyed and quickly pushed open the door, walking out of the Barracks.

Outside the Barracks, under the moonlight, three circular stone platforms were erected.

On the stone platform, Years Stone that gleam with a soft, shimmering light.

On the Years Stone, tender green leaves of Hundred-Year Precious Medicine are spread out. Dozens of Chun Silkworm larvae perch on them, eating the leaves and making a dense rustling sound.

Qing Ziqin wore the magical robes of the Immortal Mist Sect, white with a black belt, her black hair cascading down her back like a waterfall, reaching her shapely waist and hips, simply bound with a red hair tie, giving her a relaxed and serene feeling, like a young female lay Buddhist who practices with her hair still intact.

She diluted the Extreme Day Light Dew that Li Weiyi had given her and sprinkled it evenly on the leaves of the precious herb, taking meticulous care of it.

The Years Stone and the Chun Silkworm were given to Tang Wanzhou by the Ancient Years Clan half a year ago.

Each Lesser Yang Guard has ten Silkworm Eggs.

The Chun Silkworm takes three years to mature, spins its cocoon in three days, and lives for three months as a moth.

Gu Zhenxiang entered Chunze in search of the Chun Silkworm.