235: The Astonishing Daoist Son! Sending Xu Wei Off Beneath the Yin Spring

"Giddy up! Giddy up! Giddy up!"

In mid-air, a golden chariot swept across the sky, with two Foundation Establishment Demon Beasts, resembling neither dragons nor snakes, and possessing wings, flapping their wings vigorously in front of them, panting and flying without daring to utter a sound.

They had just witnessed their powerful former master being caught and brutally beaten by their current master who was riding them. A wise beast knows when to yield; they could tell who was strong and who was weak.

"Whoa--"

At this moment, the new master behind pulled on the reins, and the two Foundation Establishment Demon Beasts, which resembled flying pythons, slowed down their flight and landed.

The Gathering Place below was already in complete chaos.

But as Chen Dengming drove back, a powerful deterrent effect seemed to spread rapidly.

The commotion and noise quickly subsided. Many of the Rogue Cultivator who had not yet lost consciousness fell silent and hid in the Gathering Place, not even daring to look outside.

At this moment, the Spiritual Qi in the sky within a radius of several thousand feet was completely depleted, and it would be difficult to recover in a short time.

A strong sense of oppression, like an impending storm, lingered for a long time, making it hard to breathe.

Chen Dengming had already restrained his Core Power, but the power he had just displayed was so astonishing that when he approached Jiang Qiang and the others, these people felt quite uneasy, as if they were sitting on pins and needles.

This is understandable.

The power Chen Dengming just displayed could kill everyone with a single blow.

People unconsciously keep their distance from beings with higher power, stemming from a fear and awe of life itself.

This is why emotional relationships between the strong and the weak are so difficult to maintain.

How can a lion and a rabbit become friends? Even if the lion were to show pity for a moment, the rabbit would be too frightened to stay away.

Chen Dengming noticed the restraint of Jiang Qiang and the others at a glance, but he didn't say anything; he understood.

Back when he was at the Qi Cultivation Tenth Level, he witnessed two Golden Core cultivators fighting, and he was so frightened that his face turned ashen and he was filled with unease. Who wouldn't be afraid when they are weak?

"Lüoshan City has been reclaimed; everyone can go back now. Call everyone together."

Chen Dengming summoned the spirit boat and smiled calmly.

Black Wind and Jiang Qiang were both stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening, feeling both surprised and astonished.

And so it was a success. After just one battle, Zhuang Fangyu, who had been exceptionally tough before, agreed to cede Lüoshan City.

Indeed, truth lies only in the iron fist!

The weak's desperate cries cannot earn them a moment's mercy from the strong; a single slap from the strong is enough to teach them to behave honestly.

"Waaah."

The Black Cloud Leopard looked dejectedly at Chen Dengming sitting in the golden carriage, glared jealously at the flying python, and then circled around Chen Dengming.

It sways the golden saddle on its back every now and then, looking like it's vying for attention, indicating that it can ride it too, and that riding it would be even more stylish!

Chen Dengming had long wanted to teach the disobedient Black Panther a lesson, but now he pretended not to see it and sat in the golden carriage with his eyes closed to rest.

He even casually took out a piece of leftover beef hoof from his Storage Bag and tossed it to the two flying pythons.

The two flying pythons were stunned by the Demon Qi emanating from the beef hoof meat, then overjoyed and began to fight and tear at it.

"Woo!"

The Black Cloud Leopard's eyes were practically bulging out of their sockets, and it was so anxious that it was pacing around in circles, letting out a series of high-pitched growls.

"Don't steal it!"

Chen Dengming kicked the flying python twice, once on the left and once on the right, and sneered, "Split it evenly, no stealing allowed."

The two flying pythons immediately became docile and began to divide the beef hoof meat equally.

Chen Dengming didn't even glance at the pitiful Black Cloud Leopard; he was determined to teach this increasingly cunning Black Panther a lesson.

Given the Black Cloud Leopard's aptitude in the Demon Beast world, comparable to High-grade Spiritual Root among cultivators, it has only reached the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage despite consuming so many of his resources.

Ultimately, it all boils down to laziness and a lack of diligence in self-cultivation.

If you don't put some pressure on this Black Cloud Leopard, it won't know how to work hard.

Soon, dozens of people were gathered, boarded the spirit boat, and set off together for Lüoshan City.

Jiang Qiang stood at the bow of the boat, fulfilling his dream once again. He piloted a mid-level third-tier spirit boat with one hand, full of vigor and achieving what countless Qi Cultivation Cultivators could not accomplish in their entire lives.

A hunchbacked, buck-toothed cultivator following Black Wind was also grinning from ear to ear, giving Black Wind a thumbs-up.

"Boss Black Wind, it was worth it for me to come and follow you. To be able to see such a great figure as Golden Core Great Cultivator up close so quickly, and to be able to ride on such a spirit boat."

Black Wind smiled slightly, looking at Chen Dengming was flying in a car ahead with reverence, and said, "Hunchback, you can see it too. This Senior Chen is no ordinary person among the Golden Core Great Cultivator."

As long as we work hard, our future achievements will be great. I will also inform Senior Chen about your merit in moving the Spirit Vein last time.

"Ouch!"

The hunchback grinned from ear to ear, then immediately stopped him and said modestly, "These are just small matters; there's no need to bother you in front of your seniors."

"I may not have any other skills, but if you ask me to find some brothers to transport some goods, that's definitely something I can do."

Just as Black Wind was about to say something, his expression suddenly turned solemn. He bowed in the direction of Chen Dengming ahead, then breathed a sigh of relief, looked at the hunchback, and smiled enviously.

"Hunchback, your luck has come. Senior Chen has just instructed me to recruit you into the Foreign Affairs Elders' Group of Lüoshan City."

Ahead, Chen Dengming, seated inside the golden carriage, calmly withdrew his Divine Sense.

For him, handling this minor matter was a breeze, something he did effortlessly.

But for a rogue Rogue Cultivator like the hunchback, this meant his fate had been forever altered.

However, snakes have their own ways, and rats have their own ways; Chen Dengming doesn't just promote people indiscriminately.

In some situations, the hunchback's various channels are more effective than those of several Foundation Establishment cultivators.

After all, the talent for building a power base cannot be put to use simply by force.

Even if he were to transport a First-Rank Spirit Vein across thousands of miles while still in the nascent stage, it would still be beyond his capabilities.

But now that he has reached the Golden Core stage, he only needs to make a hand seal and use the Scattering Beans into Soldiers Technique to move dozens of golden warriors with strength comparable to Foundation Establishment cultivators. This can be easily accomplished.

The hunchback, a mere Qi Cultivation Cultivator, was able to move mountains by gathering many brothers and using special Law Artifact. In terms of the value of his talent, he was comparable to Golden Core Great Cultivator in a certain aspect. He truly possessed the strength of the Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains and was indeed a talented individual.

Several days later.

With the many cultivators of the Cold Extreme Sect leaving in disgrace under Zhuang Fangyu's leadership, Lüoshan City returned to the control of Black Wind, Jiang Qiang, and others.

Perhaps Zhuang Fangyu also had reservations, or perhaps he simply lacked interest, because during the year he occupied Lüoshan City, he did not undertake any major renovations to the Lüoshan City.

The entire Lüoshan City remained unchanged, which soothed Chen Dengming's emotions.

As Chen Dengming watched Zhuang Fangyu and his group of cultivators leave, he felt the broken tranquility of Lüoshan City gradually returning.

The process of forcing back this Golden Core Mid Stage cultivator went much more smoothly than he had imagined.

The main reason was that the other party's 'resistance' was not very strong, and he had been coerced into making a Dao Heart Oath. Thus, he was able to take back Lüoshan City very easily.

As things stand, as long as Zhuang Fangyu doesn't risk the backlash of his Dao Heart Oath by suing him, he probably won't be sanctioned by the Southern Region Alliance of Sects, and thus won't get involved in the trouble of disobeying the war order, thus wasting a level two War Merit Authority.

Will Zhuang Fangyu really risk a backlash to sue him, even at the cost of his moral integrity?

Chen Dengming felt that it was highly unlikely.

The main reason the other side refused to cede Lüoshan City was that they were unwilling to squander the prestige they had painstakingly built in the War Zone.

Even if they shake hands and make peace with him in private, promising to return Lüoshan City in a few years, they cannot let other Cultivation Family and forces see it in public.

But now, after the fight, the other side has lost face, suffered a great loss of prestige, and even made a vow of faith.

At this point, there's naturally no need to fight to the death.

You can't beat him in a fight, and even if you sue the league to punish him, it might not work; it would only make the matter more public and embarrassing. What's the point?

Suddenly, Chen Dengming's heart stirred, a blue light flashed in his eyes, and he stared intently at a bird on a treetop not far away, sending out his Divine Sense.

"Could it be that you, sir, have your eye on my ordinary mountain town as well?"

The grayish-brown bird froze, its eyes showing a human-like astonishment, as if it hadn't expected Chen Dengming to be able to lock onto it like that.

Immediately, it dared not play dumb, and a segment of Divine Sense flew out from the bird's body, sending out a Divine Sense response.

"The Longevity Dao Child is indeed worthy of his reputation. I am Xia Shunyuan, an elder of the Cloud Rain Sect."

"I, Xia, was merely disturbed by the commotion you and Sect Master Zhuang caused, and came to investigate. I have no ill intentions, and I ask that Longevity Dao Child forgive my uninvited visit."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dengming nodded slightly. He was not an aloof or unapproachable person. Now that he realized it was a misunderstanding, he immediately smiled and politely bowed.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Xia from the Cloud Rain Sect. I've long heard of Fellow Daoist Xia's great name. Since Fellow Daoist Xia has already arrived, why don't you stay in the mountain city for a few days, so I can make arrangements for your hospitality?"

Xia Shunyuan was even more astonished.

Damn it.

What is his famous name?

His fame is even less than Zhuang Fangyu's, and far less than that of the Longevity Dao Child is listed on the Hidden Dragon List.

He still vividly remembered the brutal scene where Dao Child had beaten Zhuang Fangyu so badly that he was coughing up blood, but now he was being all gentle and polite. There must be some trickery involved.

Are they trying to lure his true form over so they can beat him up too?

"You're too kind, Longevity Dao Child."

Xia Shunyuan politely declined, but promised to host Chen Dengming whenever he visited Cloud Rain Sect in the future. He added that he had other important matters to attend to and would not stay any longer.

They noticed that Xia Shunyuan's Divine Sense vanished in an instant.

Chen Dengming frowned, then his eyes flashed with blue light as he used his Heavenly Eye.

His mind, along with his Divine Sense, rose to the Sky Dome, like a vast, cold eye, overlooking all things under heaven.

After surveying the surrounding area for hundreds of miles, he withdrew his gaze.

Now that he possesses the ability of Heavenly Eye, it is very difficult for ordinary cultivators of the same realm to hide near him without being detected.

Five hundred miles away.

Behind a mound.

An old Daoist priest dressed in a long robe and a felt hat darted out like a rabbit and quickly continued to flee.

He only breathed a sigh of relief after flying hundreds of miles further. Still shaken, he looked back at the distant Lüoshan City, his eyes filled with horror.

"Amazing, incredibly amazing! This Longevity Dao Child can easily see through my Six Jia Concealment Body Borrowing Technique. He almost discovered my true form just now. Fortunately, I sensed something was wrong and took immediate evasive action."

The thought of Chen Dengming standing tall on the hillside, his eyes gleaming with a cold blue light as he looked down at the world sent chills down his spine.

Seeing the cold blue light in the other person's eyes, he felt as if he were looking at a vast, boundless Sky Dome.

Vast, cold, and majestic, overlooking the entire world!

He knew that this was definitely the Daoist tradition and power of the Longevity Sect.

From now on, if anyone says that the cultivators of the Longevity Sect are all cowards and can't fight, he'll get angry with them.

This ability to survey all directions and observe hundreds of miles in an instant is something that ordinary cultivators cannot match.

No one bothered the peace anymore.

Chen Dengming felt relaxed for a moment, strolling on Nanshan Mountain, and finally walked to the northern slope of Luoshan Mountain, where he stopped to look at the peach blossom forest in the distance.

At this moment, the season for peach blossoms has passed, and the peach grove no longer boasts its vibrant and colorful display.

Those who once accompanied me to admire the peach blossoms are now too Soul Power to leave the Soul House to join me in viewing them.

Spring breezes have swept across a thousand mountains and moons; how many times have the peach blossoms opened their petals to greet people?

Chen Dengming's thoughts were stirred as he recalled that several years ago, he had promised Xu Wei that he would accompany her to see these peach blossoms every year.

The other party even humbly added, "When he has time."

He felt both sorry for her and amused, thinking that he could definitely fulfill her request for such a small thing.

It turns out that he hadn't even fulfilled this small wish of hers, having been completely immersed in seclusion for the past few years.

"Xu Wei."

Chen Dengming probed into the Soul House with his Divine Sense and sensed Xu Wei spirit, who was still asleep.

Since Xu Wei began losing Soul Power more rapidly every time she left the Soul House several years ago, he knew that Xu Wei had truly reached the end of her Yin Longevity.

In recent years, he has never let the other party leave the Soul House again, trying his best to slow down the loss of the other party's Soul Power. Even when they occasionally whisper to each other, it is only through their Divine Sense communicating with each other within the Soul House.

After the conversation, Xu Wei would usually fall asleep contentedly.

In recent years, even within the Soul House, Xu Wei's Soul Power has gradually been dissipating, and she rarely awakens anymore, spending most of her time in a deep sleep.

"Daoist, fellow Daoist, have you made your decision?"

Soul House, Little Array Spirit sensed Chen Dengming's low spirits and stammered as she asked.

Chen Dengming nodded slightly. "Yes, we're prepared."

He had indeed made ample mental preparations for things to reach this point.

Since we can't change it, the only thing we can do is try to make the outcome as close as possible to what we want, and make it more satisfactory.

In truth, what we seek in life is nothing more than contentment and fulfillment.

That night, the moonlight was cold and clear, and the Yin Qi was at its peak.

Chen Dengming went alone to the cave in the back of Yin Ghost Mountain, where there was a Yin Spring, to send Xu Wei off on her final journey.

Even if the delay continues, Xu Wei may remain asleep for a while longer before her Soul Power gradually dissipates completely.

But that was the moment when the soul was scattered and there was no room for maneuver.

Rather than leaving no room for maneuver, it's better to seek change on our own. There might be a sliver of hope that Xu Wei won't be completely annihilated and that a trace of her true spirit will be preserved.

"Creak, creak--"

Chen Dengming walked inside the cave, which was covered in frost.

Ahead, a chilling aura emanated from the Yin Spring, giving off an eerie and ghostly atmosphere.

The surrounding ground and rock walls were covered with all sorts of strangely shaped frost flowers.

At the top of the rock face, icicles formed, resembling sharp knives, clubs, or spears, shimmering with a crystal-clear light under the cold moonlight.

Beneath the icicle-sharp blade lies a tranquil, mirror-like surface, shrouded in wisps of cold air, reflecting the surrounding Yin Spring.

As Chen Dengming approached the Yin Spring, he felt a familiar, chilling aura seep into his very bones.

He looked down.

A handsome face with white hair at the temples was reflected in the Yin Spring. His eyes were as bright as the morning stars, his mind was steadfast, and he had no worldly thoughts or desires. He was staring intently at the Yin Spring.

He remains the same as ever, unchanged.

But many of the people who used to be by my side have changed.

Chen Dengming summoned the Soul Banner and called out his brother Zhu Xun from within it.

"Roar!"

The moment Zhu Xun appeared, he let out an excited roar, quite satisfied with the Yin Qi, gloomy environment around him.

It pounced to the edge of the yin spring, probed for a moment, and then stretched out its claws to reach into the spring.

The previously listless aura began to strengthen and improve, and the dark gray Soul Body transitioned towards black.

Chen Dengming silently observed all of this.

He saw that his face was reflected in the Yin Spring, but Zhu Xun's shadow could not be reflected; clearly, Ghost Soul could not be reflected.

Seeing that the Yin Spring could indeed heal the ghost's injuries, it was confirmed that it was a sacred place for ghosts.

He nodded slightly, reminding them, "It's about time to head back inside; I have important business to attend to."

Zhu Xun let out a low growl, retracted its claws, and stared at the unfathomable Yin Spring with eyes as large as copper bells, filled with both eagerness and fear. After hesitating for a moment, it returned.

Chen Dengming's eyes showed a strange look. He called out to Zhu Xun and asked if he could sense anything inside the Yin Spring and why he was afraid.

Zhu Xun shook his head, unable to give a coherent answer.

At this moment, Soul House, the Little Array Spirit gave a reminder.

"Fellow Daoist, there may be terrors within the Yin Spring. Even Soul Body that have entered the Yin Spring, unless they were born within it, will lose their memories of the Yin Spring when they return to the mortal realm. Special methods may be needed to dispel these fears."

Chen Dengming frowned.

Soul Body not born Below the Yin Spring will lose their memories upon returning after entering it?

Could it be that Below the Yin Spring, there truly is a so-called underworld, with a Bridge of Helplessness and the Soup of Oblivion?

If that's the case, then the Little Array Spirit also frequently suffers from amnesia. Could it be that the Little Array Spirit had already been to the Yin Spring in the past and then came out, but she herself was unaware of it?

Chen Dengming had many doubts in his mind, feeling that the Yin Spring was eerie and terrifying, and perhaps something ominous was about to happen.

But now, this is the last way to prevent Xu Wei from being completely destroyed and to preserve a trace of her true spirit.

The fact that a fragment of the Little Array Spirit's soul could return from the Yin Spring suggests that perhaps a ghost truly New Life within it.

Without further hesitation, he patted the Soul House and summoned Xu Wei's unconscious Soul Body from within.

The chilling aura of the Yin Spring immediately caused Xu Wei's Soul Body to tremble slightly. Her beautiful eyes trembled as if she wanted to open them, but she could not, and her Soul Power was dissipating at an extremely fast speed.

Chen Dengming's gaze sharpened.

Xu Wei's condition was far worse than he had imagined.

Inside the Soul House, the opponent's Soul Power was slowly dissipating, but the situation was still relatively optimistic.

But now that she's outside the Soul House, even near this Yin Qi Spring, Xu Wei's Soul Power is still rapidly dissipating.

This proves that if it weren't for the Soul House, Xu Wei might have already been completely destroyed a year later.

Chen Dengming felt a deep sorrow, but he tried to keep his eyes calm and smiling, saying gently, "Xu Wei, I've brought you to the Yin Spring."

He had already told Xu Wei about his future plans.

Xu Wei had previously learned about the current arrangements from the Little Array Spirit.

But this moment still felt too fast.

Xu Wei is currently unable to even wake up; she can only sense his Divine Sense.

Chen Dengming had a thousand words to say, but he didn't have much time to say them at this moment.

He used his Divine Sense to form an arm and placed Xu Wei's Soul Body inside the Yin Spring.

It took almost half of it to stabilize the rapid dissipation of his Soul Power.

Chen Dengming breathed a slight sigh of relief, gazing at Xu Wei, whose delicate body was now only half-exposed outside the Yin Spring. He slowly extended his Divine Sense hand to stroke her hair and calmly said...

"If there truly is another world Below the Yin Spring, perhaps I will have the chance to find you again in the future."

Xu Wei seemed to sense something; her Soul Body trembled slightly, and a faint smile appeared on her lips, as if to encourage her.

This elegant and incomparably beautiful woman, with her hair flowing freely in the misty spring water, though her starry eyes were closed, her cheeks were so beautiful that she seemed to be the most beautiful Ghost Bride.

"If your spirit can truly be preserved, remember to reply to me when I burn paper money and incense in the future."

Chen Dengming made an untimely joke that broke the somber atmosphere.

He then took a deep breath, stared intently at Xu Wei, and released his hands.

A series of sobs suddenly came from her arms.

However, the Little Array Spirit the formation could no longer hold back its sobs and began to cry.

Chen Dengming was informed that Xu Wei's entry into the Yin Spring might preserve a portion of her true spirit, but even she couldn't be 100% certain.

Chen Dengming watched as Xu Wei's Soul Body gradually disappeared into the Yin Spring.

Even though he had already prepared State of Mind mentally for everything, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of sorrow at this moment.

He reached into his pocket and took out a letter.

The letter was written in Xu Wei's delicate handwriting.

"The celestial sun and moon are eternal, while mortal plants wither and flourish as they please. I only hope that the peach blossoms and spring waves will warm, and that Chen Lang will once again pass through Lüoshan City."

Will Xu Wei, a woman as ordinary as grass and trees, also be swallowed up by the torrent after entering the Yin Spring, disappearing into the turbulent waves without making a ripple?

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