I Am Not an Outsider

The Sight-Roaming incomplete.

The scene he had just witnessed during his Sight-Roaming still lingered in Chen Lingxi's mind.

That magnificent and vast sea of clouds, those three great suns hanging in the sky, those celestial palaces hidden in the clouds, and Liu Changle's lonely figure as he ran around pleading on the Sun-Watching Peak but returned empty-handed.

"Dragon-Offering Sect, Sun-Watching Peak, Yellow Leap Peak ..." he murmured these names.

"The good news is that Sight-Roaming Liu Changle, you can indeed see the Great World."

The bad news is that Liu Changle in the Great World seems to be burdened by his sect and unable to leave the so-called Dragon-Offering Territory, so he naturally can't see much of the vast world.

With these thoughts in mind, Chen Lingxi stood up again.

"It seems I still need to make a trip to Ancestral Mountain to ask the Great Ye Emperor what exactly this so-called deep entanglement of cause and effect is."

In Chen Lingxi's original plan, this time when he entered Total Perception, he wanted to ask the Credit Peddler about the matter of refining in the Cave Heaven.

However, there has been no progress yet in the matter of Sight-Roaming Emperor Daye.

Total Perception is not something that can only be used once.

Therefore, Chen Lingxi decided to first try to resolve the matter of Sight-Roaming Emperor Daye You Daye, and then inquire about the so-called glimmer of hope from the Credit Peddler during the next Total Perception.

Chen Lingxi waited patiently for three days before finally standing up.

The Concealed Edge Method operated silently within his body, and the Myriad Marvel Robe transformed into a dark black robe.

He activated the Cloud-Riding Technique, and a wisp of pale blue cloud condensed beneath his feet, lifting him into the air and transforming into a pale blue streak of light, flying straight towards the Ancestral Mountain.

Ancestral Mountain remains unchanged.

Thick fog surged like waves, completely enveloping the entire mountain, making it impossible to see anything more than a few steps away.

He had walked through this thick fog many times in his Total Perception, so walking through it now was as easy as walking on a familiar path, his steps neither hurried nor slow.

After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they saw the stone again.

It was about half a person's height, and its whole body was gray, just like an ordinary mountain rock that could be seen anywhere in the mountains, and it was not eye-catching at all.

He walked up to the stone, stopped, and waited quietly.

Before long, a very faint ripple appeared on the surface of the stone, just like the water surface being disturbed by a pebble, with ripples spreading out in layers.

Eventually, one person stepped out from among them.

It was Credit Peddler.

The Credit Peddler emerged from the stone and looked up at Chen Lingxi.

Chen Lingxi watched him silently, waiting for him to speak first.

A few breaths later, the Credit Peddler lowered his hand, a very subtle look of surprise flashing in his clear eyes.

He looked Chen Lingxi up and down, then suddenly laughed and said, "It seems you've heard of my reputation and have come specifically to do business with me?"

As the Credit Peddler finished speaking, he suddenly did some calculations with his fingers, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

"Since I came here, there have been several Truth-Seeking Realm who sought the secrets of the Emperor Daye," the Credit Peddler laughed again. "But as for someone like you who wants to steal the Emperor Daye's karma, you are the only one."

"Is this something you need for practicing incantations, or have you obtained a Cauldron Artifact Fragment that can be used for Curse?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Lingxi felt a slight tremor in her heart.

The Credit Peddler's method of calculation remains as mysterious as ever.

He replied, "This junior does not practice incantations, nor has he obtained any Curse Cauldron Vessel."

After a pause, Chen Lingxi raised her head, looking directly into the Credit Peddler's clear eyes, and asked frankly, "I wonder if it's possible to purchase the Emperor Daye artifacts from you, senior?"

The Credit Peddler's smile slowly faded, and he shook his head.

"No." He said it very decisively, "I only sell the information about cause and effect, not cause and effect itself."

Chen Lingxi silently for a moment, then suddenly clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to the Credit Peddler on credit.

"In that case, I would like to ask you for some information, senior." He raised his head, his eyes burning. "How can we find out the cause and effect of the Emperor Daye?"

The Credit Peddler raised his right hand, tapped his thumb rapidly between his knuckles, and chuckled, "This information is a bit pricey."

Chen Lingxi asked, "May I ask how much you valued it, senior?"

The Credit Peddler laughed and said, "I do business as I please, but I've taken a fancy to one of your treasures. However, it's not currently in your possession. But you are destined to have it, and one day you will likely acquire it. Then I will come back to find you."

"If you die on the way, it will prove that you are not destined for the treasure, and I will simply consider this a loss."

Chen Lingxi grinned and nodded slightly in agreement.

The Credit Peddler then replied, "The Emperor Daye and the Heavenly King Severing Evil are vying for supremacy, and their generals are constantly fighting each other. If we consider the depth of karma between this realm and the Emperor Daye, I'm afraid no one can surpass Xiao Changlü."

"If you want the karmic artifact of the Emperor Daye, you might as well find a drop of Xiao Changlü's Mystic Entry Blood Essence, that will be enough."

"This is our only deal. I'll come back to you when it's time to collect my payment."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Credit Peddler took a step back and disappeared into the stone.

The stone then returned to its original appearance, with no trace of its former abnormality.

Ancestral Mountain has returned to silence, with only thick fog still swirling around it.

Chen Lingxi stood in front of that stone, a slight smile appearing on her lips.

"Xiao Changlü." He murmured these three words, and the two golden lightning bolts in his eyes slowly lit up.

He activated the Cloud-Riding Technique, transforming into a streak of pale blue light that broke through layers of clouds and mist, flying straight towards Azure Splendor Prefecture.

If this were in the present world, Chen Lingxi might have planned and strategized more carefully.

However... the Twin Luminous Mirrors in the sky proved that this place was indeed Total Perception Divine Realm of Chejue, so Chen Lingxi went straight to Azure Splendor Prefecture.

Heavenly Boat moved as fast as a streak of white shooting star.

The mountains and rivers rushed past beneath our feet, from the fertile plains of Yuan River Prefecture to the rolling hills of Heguan Prefecture, and then to the vast mountains within Azure Splendor Prefecture, all within just a few hours.

The imperial army is currently in a standoff with the Severing Evil Heavenly Army, and this standoff has lasted for several years.

It seems that after conquering twelve states in succession, Xiao Changlü has encountered an indestructible rock in Azure Splendor Prefecture.

The closer one gets to the heart of Azure Splendor Prefecture, the more obvious the traces of war become.

Along the official road, one could see villages burned down from time to time, and among the ruins, a few wild dogs occasionally foraged for food.

Chen Lingxi stood atop a cloud, looking down at the ravaged land, her eyes showing no emotion.

He descended a cloud of mist about thirty miles from Azure Splendor Prefecture Seat, landing on an unnamed hill.

Without the slightest hesitation, he activated the Six-Qi True Method!

An unimaginable, powerful aura erupted from his body.

At this moment, the spiritual energy of the Ninth Floor of Qi Circulation was flowing wildly, and the Spirit Pool in the Qi Sea was churning.

A majestic Longevity Bridge extended from his palm, spanning the sky. Spiritual light flowed and runes flickered on the bridge, turning half of the sky into a dazzling pale gold.

The Longevity Bridge stretches across the Void, like a ladder descending from the heavens.

He stepped onto the Longevity Bridge, sat cross-legged at the bridgehead, his robes fluttering in the night wind.

At the same time, the Divine Ability of the Heaven-Seizing Seal was activated in his other hand.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of several hundred feet was forcibly seized by an extremely domineering force, transforming into a huge handprint in his palm.

He used that hand seal to manipulate the clouds, stirring up the layers of mist in the sky and condensing them into several large characters that hung in the night sky...

"Please grant me an audience with the Heavenly King!"

These mere six characters, however, were enhanced by the Heaven-Seizing Seal Seal's Divine Ability, and surrounded by a pale golden light of Thunder Treasure Qi, making them dazzlingly bright in the night, displaying an extremely astonishing power.

The four characters, suspended in mid-air, emitted tri-colored light and arcs of lightning, like four miniature stars, illuminating the distant Azure Splendor Prefecture Seat.

A moment of silence fell over the distant Azure Splendor Prefecture Seat Mansion.

Then, a terrifying aura shot into the sky and erupted as well.

The aura was so deep, so thick, and so domineering that it was like a real sun bursting forth from the depths of the earth, as if it were about to ignite all the clouds within dozens of miles.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Lingxi saw the end of the sky, where a very faint and soft glow suddenly appeared.

The rosy glow spread across the sky, dyeing half the heavens a magnificent crimson-gold color.

It was as if someone had cut down the most magnificent sunset glow from the horizon and draped it over this night.

Beneath the glowing sunset, a person walked slowly towards them, hands behind their back.

Each step he took covered dozens of feet, the hem of his robes fluttering Subtle Insight in the wind.

That face was extremely handsome, and he looked to be only about thirty-five years old. He was like a Celestial Person had gathered all the heroic spirit in the world, and one glance was enough to make one's heart fall in love.

"Xiao Changlü."

Chen Lingxi couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Even though he had already witnessed Xiao Changlü's abduction and murder of Consort Chun in Yuanjiang Prefecture, Chen Lingxi still felt that this man's strength was somewhat contrary to common sense when he saw him again.

Xiao Changlü's aura was too powerful, so powerful that even with Chen Lingxi's current cultivation level, she still felt like a speck of dust looking up at a great sun in front of him.

It wasn't a deliberately released pressure; it seemed like a natural, innate aura.

It was as if a real dragon was coiled up and dozing, and none of the surrounding beasts dared to approach it even a step closer!

Xiao Changlü stopped at the head of the Longevity Bridge.

He stood there, his fierce aura overwhelming, even dimming the spiritual light flowing on the Longevity Bridge.

He didn't speak, but simply raised his head and glanced at Chen Lingxi.

In the blink of an eye!

Chen Lingxi felt as if two tangible arrows had pierced straight through his brow and into his Consciousness Sea, causing him a sharp pain in his head.

"What realm is this person at?" Chen Lingxi used his Divine Might Mysteries to dispel the gaze, feeling utterly astonished.

Then, Xiao Changlü spoke.

"Zhu Shan has returned and mentioned your name to me." His voice resonated like a drumbeat in the Void, neither too loud nor too soft. "You know that we martial artists of Qi and Qi and Blood have a rather dislike for people from outside the realm... Yet you are not afraid."

Chen Lingxi met that gaze without moving, a slight smile appearing on her face.

He stood at the Longevity Bridge, cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Xiao Changlü, and said loudly, "Heavenly King! I have come here specifically to ask you for something."

Xiao Changlü raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.

He put his hands behind his back, looked up, and asked, "Oh? What is it?"

Chen Lingxi a deep breath, bowed, and slowly uttered four words: "Mystic Entry Blood Essence."

Xiao Changlü's smile grew even wider, "Mystic Entry Blood Essence is quite precious. If I give you a drop, I will have one less. My Qi and Blood will be weaker. It is rather impolite of you to ask for a drop of my Essence Blood with me with just empty words."

Chen Lingxi then noticed that the legendary Heavenly King Severing Evil was not wearing armor or tight-fitting clothes.

He wore a moon-white long robe, with a white jade belt around his waist, and a jade crown to bind his hair.

A thumb-sized, dark-colored pearl was set in his crown, making his handsome face appear even more majestic.

Standing there, apart from being much taller than average, he looked exactly like a well-read scholar.

Chen Lingxi's eyes flickered slightly, and suddenly she reached out and gestured towards the surface of the Longevity Bridge, making an inviting gesture. "Please, Heavenly King, come aboard the boat and have some tea with me."

Without giving it much thought, Xiao Changlü stepped onto the Longevity Bridge that spanned the sky.

He walked up to Chen Lingxi, lifted his robe, and sat down on the bridge.

Such courage, such composure, as if there was nothing in the world that could frighten him.

With a flick of his wrist, Chen Lingxi took out a celadon teapot and two rough pottery teacups from his Hongdong Bag.

He held the teapot up to Xiao Changlü and poured him a cup of tea.

The tea soup shimmered with a faint amber hue in the night, its aroma rising gently and mingling with the surrounding clouds tinged with pale gold by the sunset.

"This tea is called Yuan River Spring." Chen Lingxi down the teapot, picked up the teacup in front of her, and raised it to Xiao Changlü: "Although it is not a precious tea, it is the most commonly drunk tea among the people of Yuan River Prefecture."

Xiao Changlü picked up his teacup, tilted his head back, and took a sip.

He tasted it, nodded slightly, and praised, "Slightly bitter at first, but with a quick and sweet aftertaste; it is indeed a fine tea."

He took another sip, looked up at Chen Lingxi, and said with a touch of emotion, "The people of the capital region have always been wealthy and can afford tea, which is much better than in other prefectures."

Chen Lingxi nodded, placed the teacup on the bridge, raised his head, and looked at Xiao Changlü's handsome and extraordinary face. He was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke, "Since the Heavenly King cares for all living beings, he should give me a Mystic Entry Blood Essence."

Xiao Changlü paused slightly in his teacup. He didn't speak, but just quietly looked at Chen Lingxi, waiting for him to continue.

Chen Lingxi's eyes flickered. He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "The current Great Ye Emperor. He possesses cultivation from beyond the realm and uses vast mountains and rivers as an array to plunder spiritual energy... I need a drop of the Heavenly King's Essence Blood to calculate the true form of the Great Ye Emperor." As he said this, his gaze remained fixed on Xiao Changlü.

To his surprise, Xiao Changlü showed no surprise at all after hearing the story.

"Your methods from beyond the realm are quite strange." Xiao Changlü put down his teacup, raised his head, and stared directly at Chen Lingxi with his bright, star-like eyes. "To calculate the true form of the Great Ye Emperor, you need to use my, Xiao Changlü's, Essence Blood?"

Chen Lingxi said frankly, "The method I cultivate requires only the two words 'cause and effect' when performing calculations!"

The karmic connection between the Great Ye Emperor and the Heavenly King is the deepest, as they are the Silver Bones of the nation, which is why I need the Heavenly King's Essence Blood."

Xiao Changlü listened, but it was unclear whether he believed it or not.

He merely tilted his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over Chen Lingxi, before suddenly speaking again, "That's rather strange."

You are also from outside this realm. Once you have found your fortuitous opportunity, you will leave this place. What does it matter to you whether the Great Ye Emperor has been possessed?

Chen Lingxi remained silent for a while, then raised his head and looked directly at Xiao Changlü.

"Heavenly King!" he said softly, "If I say I am not from beyond this realm, will you believe me or not?"

"I don't believe it." Xiao Changlü grinned. "How could the people of this world cultivate such profound spiritual energy?"

As he finished speaking, he suddenly extended a finger.

Chen Lingxi's pupils constricted slightly.

Spiritual energy surged from Xiao Changlü's finger.