Tales of the Mortal World
Chapter 251

Deep disappointment and an unexpected turn

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Cloud Emerald Mountain was actually quite small, at least far smaller than Yi Shuyuan had imagined.

After flying on his Dharma Cloud at a suitable pace for half a day, Yi Shuyuan finally saw the fabled Cloud Emerald Mountain in the sea. From afar, it was a crescent-shaped island with only two hills, their peaks standing at opposite ends.

Inside the island's curve, however, lay a rounded expanse of blue sea. The water was crystal clear, its seabed plainly visible in the sunlight, yet it was by no means shallow.

The Dharma Cloud stopped above the island. Xu Zichang and Zheng Ying each revealed an expression of indescribable emotion.

Yi Shuyuan, meanwhile, looked curious. After all, it was quite different from what he had imagined.

This was Cao Yugao's first visit as well. Cloud Emerald Mountain's location was not public knowledge, and even Gongsun Yin had never mentioned it to him before, since Immortal Elder Cloud Emerald disliked being disturbed.

Stoneborn lay at the edge of the Dharma Cloud, peering down. Hui Mian perched on his head, gripping his hair and looking down as well.

Together, the blue waters and crescent-shaped island seemed to form a full moon. It was a beautiful sight, with a thin veil of mist surrounding the entire area, seemingly lingering year-round.

"They might as well call it Emerald Moon Island. The clouds up here aren't emerald either." "That's what I thought too!"

Xu Zichang offered an explanation from beside them.

"It was named Cloud Emerald Immortal Mountain after my master's immortal title."

Stoneborn turned toward Xu Zichang.

"Then why is he called Immortal Elder Cloud Emerald? Why not Immortal Elder Emerald Moon?"

"Because this was not where the immortal elder first attained the Dao. His immortal title came first, and only afterward did he establish

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