After spending some tender time with Weiwei at the Yaoguang Holy Land, Su Yu left behind a piece of Nine Heavens White Jade Disc and drifted away.
Life is like a journey, and I am but a traveler. The path is boundless, and romantic love is merely an embellishment along the way. If one becomes infatuated with tenderness, then one has put the cart before the horse.
In the Northern Region, more than ten thousand miles from the Primordial Ancient Mine, deep within the reddish-brown earth, lies a landscape of magnificent mountains and rivers. From the sky, nine mountain ranges converge here, imbued with the essence of heaven and earth, and within them surely lies a pure land.
However, the actual scene was desolate. Apart from the red sand, there was nothing else to be seen. It was empty, barren, and arid. It was a place devoid of Life.
Under the scorching sunlight, a crack appeared in the space, and a black-haired man stepped out, followed by a graceful, ethereal figure.
A halo of light swirled, and a breathtakingly beautiful face flashed by and disappeared, shrouded in purple mist. She was like a fairy on water, every movement imbued with Daoist charm.
Bathed in the clear moonlight, both were in a state of perfect harmony with nature, and their every move exuded the divine essence of the Great Dao.
"This is outside the Primordial Ancient Mine..." Zixia blinked her beautiful eyes, taking in the area, her meaning unclear.
She and Su Yu had not cultivated together for a long time, and she missed him. However, this time her husband had no such thoughts and brought her here.
Su Yu remained calm and said nothing. He looked at the blood-red earth, pointed a finger, and countless Chaos lights emerged and entered this space.
The next moment, Dao patterns swirled, and white threads burst forth, outlining a slender figure that soared into the sky, appearing incredibly ethereal.
"The legendary Jade Lake Flying Immortal immortals ascended to heaven—this is the Jade Lake Former Site!" Two divine rays shot from Zixia's eyes, and her heart was filled with ripples.
Jade Lake is an ancient site where, under the Yeyue, one occasionally witnesses the wondrous sight of Flying Immortal. No one can explain why; it appears hazy from afar and ethereal up close.
Legend has it that this is Desolate Antiquity remnant, a reflection from countless years ago, a replay of ancient tales!
It was broad daylight when several blurry white figures, flickering and ethereal in appearance, flew away into the sky.
Su Yu vanished with each step, unleashing his Daoist magic and leaving behind more than a dozen talismanic shadows on the empty land as he studied the array patterns of the place.
After several dozen breaths, he moved slightly and came to a patch of red sand. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, the red sand swirled up, revealing a large pit on the ground, which was then sealed by some Big Stone and emitted a faint glow.
This is the exit from the seal of Jade Lake, and also the flaw in this array!
" The Jade Pool Ruins is indeed extraordinary. Even though it's sealed, it can still automatically absorb the essence of the Sun-Moon. This well is swallowing the sunlight." Zixia's beautiful eyes shone with a strange light as she sensed a familiar, albeit faint, magical power emanating from the well.
"This place holds the insights left behind by the Western Emperor!"
Su Yu whispered, then with a flick of her silver sleeve, moved the three sealed Big Stone aside, revealing a dark well opening that was very deep and had no end in sight.
He wrapped one arm around the waist of the woman in purple, then vanished in a flash.
At the bottom of the ancient well, which is more than 2,000 meters deep, there is no water, and the ground is covered with mud. It is a dried-up riverbed. As for the origin of this secret passage, it may be related to the Black Emperor.
A wisp of Chaos light shifted and transformed, traveling along the winding river, reaching its end after more than forty miles.
The seal here is extremely weak, with only a faint light present. The array patterns can't block anything at all, and there's a huge crack above.
"Things have changed, people have changed; even the grand formation laid out by the sages has decayed!"
Su Yu revealed himself, picked up a piece of withered and cracked jade, and sensed a trace of the aura of the Holy Path from it, which made him somewhat emotional.
He took a step forward and led Zixia to the Jade Lake Former Site.
The moment you enter, a rich Life essence rushes towards you, making you feel refreshed and invigorated, as if bathed in a spring breeze. The spiritual energy is many times stronger than outside, almost reaching the Chaos Realm.
This place was once a sacred lake, but now it has dried up, and the surrounding area is filled with pale fish bones that are more than ten meters long.
Around the lake, towering ancient trees take root on the shore, incredibly vigorous, but unfortunately they have all withered, with only one or two still bearing a dozen or so yellow leaves.
"These trees are at least tens of thousands of years old!" Zixia exclaimed in surprise, recalling some rumors.
Such an ancient tree should have become a spirit by now, yet it has withered and died here. There's something strange about this place!
Su Yu his mind and spirit, his eyes swirling with Dao patterns, and he saw the hidden killing intent in this place.
In his eyes, the fish bones and withered trees gleamed with an eerie light, and black threads were wrapped around them.
"The deathly aura of the Underworld!"
Su Yu was no stranger to this aura; it was also present on the remains of Great Accomplishment Sacred Body on the Saint Cliff in the past, but it surpassed it in both quality and quantity.
The two walked out of the dried-up lake and onto the shore. Looking around, they saw a desolate landscape in the distance, with many withered trees and a barren expanse devoid of life, giving them an extremely bleak feeling.
Suddenly, Su Yu's gaze sharpened, and with a flick of his finger, he sliced away the ruins on the ground, revealing a broken fist imprint. Beside it were a few drops of dried blood and three broken, crystalline white bones.
"These are the remains of Saint!" Zixia felt a chill in her heart. What could have happened to cause such a tragic death for Ancient Saint?
Su Yu shook his head, as if he were seeing that scene from back then!
The Great Accomplishment Sacred Body transformed into a corpse and broke free from the seal of Jade Lake, wreaking havoc. The three Jade Lake Saint tried to stop him, but were tragically killed by his fists!
After collecting the remains of these Jade Lake Saint, Su Yu, with Zixia's slender waist in his arms, flew through the air and quickly left this desolate place.
Suddenly, the sound of flowing water came from ahead, and lush greenery came into view. Everywhere was green vegetation, verdant and verdant, and a lake as clear as a sapphire, with large swathes of plants thriving along its shore.
The enormous ancient tree, its branches stretching towards the sky, is almost the size of a small mountain. Thick vines, like ancient dragons, climb everywhere. Various flowers and plants exude a fragrant aroma that is refreshing and delightful to the eye.
Zixia found it strange; how could the contrast be so great? They were very close, yet one place was deathly still, while the other was so vibrant and full of life.
After traversing mountain ranges, we finally arrived at a misty, ethereal land. All around was tranquility, and all vegetation was withered. Vast palaces, like celestial palaces, stood either atop mountain peaks or nestled before dried-up waterfalls...
Su Yu did not linger and flew towards the central region. He had come for the enlightenment of the Queen Mother of the West!
The mist ahead grew even more ethereal, and after a few mountain ranges, lush greenery reappeared, with waterfalls and springs cascading down, water vapor swirling around, and palaces standing one after another—it was incredibly beautiful, as if one had entered Immortal Realm.
On the beautiful cliffs, waterfalls cascade down, silver ribbons stretching for thousands of feet, a truly magnificent sight, a vast expanse of white.
The palaces stand in rows, like a scene from a painting!
Not far away lies an open area, surrounded by endless exotic flowers and rare herbs, as well as palaces. In the central area, spiritual energy abounds and auspicious colors flow, where a lake lies, shrouded in mist.
This great lake is the origin of the name Jade Lake). Legend has it that the Western Emperor attained enlightenment here, reigning supreme over the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. Later, he obtained the Immortal Tear Green Gold from the pool and forged his Extreme Dao Weapon.
In bygone days, this pool was renowned throughout the land, the most celebrated immortal Immortal Pool in the Northern Region, brimming with spiritual energy, even giving rise to a source river within its depths.
Drinking the water from this pool for a long time can prolong the life of ordinary people, and the effects are even better for cultivators. The disciples of Jade Lake are pure and otherworldly, which is related to this talent. The pool water can slowly improve one's physique, and after decades or even hundreds of years, one's body will be flawless and immaculate.
The water of Jade Lake is the best source of water for alchemy, and some great sects and holy sites even come here specifically to ask for water when they open furnaces to refine precious divine medicines.
Su Yu and Zixia stood in the Void, and beyond the hazy spiritual energy, they saw the true " Jade Lake "!
The spiritual energy here is much denser than elsewhere. Standing here, one can automatically absorb the essence of heaven and earth without using any profound techniques. It is comparable to the Chaos Immortal Land and is definitely the top-tier region in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
"Why would the Jade Lake Sacred Land abandon such a beautiful and pristine place?" The woman in purple robes stretched out her snow-white hand, scooped up a handful of lake water, and asked, puzzled.
Su Yu's eyes flickered, and he was about to speak, but then a mischievous idea popped into his head.
Suddenly, Zixia felt a chill run down her spine, her eyes narrowed, and she saw several figures moving underwater, their pale whiteness sending shivers down her spine.
"Puff!"
Countless waves surged on the water's surface, and two pale corpses appeared, lunging towards Zixia.
"Ah..."
The beauty gasped and staggered backward, her skirt billowing and her black hair dancing wildly. A nine-tiered purple jade pagoda floated and sank, protecting her below.
Seeing Zixia's embarrassed state, Su Yu laughed unrestrainedly and recorded the scene. Meanwhile, the two corpses turned into a rain of light and disappeared into the spiritual energy.
"You bastard, no wonder Yao Xi said you were cunning and wicked, you actually scared me on purpose!" Zixia's eyebrows shot up in dissatisfaction. She landed next to Su Yu, pinched his soft flesh with her fingers, and then started to turn him counterclockwise.
Su Yu's expression changed slightly, his brows furrowed, as if tormented by pain. He whispered in Zixia's ear, begging for her forgiveness and taking the initiative to soften his stance.
If he wanted to, he could shake Zixia away in an instant. His Chaos Sacred Body was so powerful that even a Saint couldn't break through its defenses. What could a mere Immortal Platform cultivator do to him?
"Snort!"
Seeing the other party apologize, the woman in purple reluctantly let go of her hand, already planning how to deal with Su Yu tonight!
Suddenly, four white figures emerged from the bottom of the lake.
"Again? What do you take me for?" Zixia muttered, rolling her eyes at Su Yu.
However, amidst the misty fog and splashing water, four stunningly beautiful female corpses in white dresses emerged from the waves, rushing forward like arrows, their long fingernails aimed at Zixia -like neck, their killing intent palpable.
These are four Saint Holy Lord puppets!
"Ah... how could it be true!" the purple-clad beauty exclaimed, quickly dodging and landing in Su Yu, not even having time to summon her Saint Weapon.
With Xiang Yu in his arms, inhaling her fragrance, Su Yu smiled and with a flick of his sleeve, a burst of Chaos light flew out, with lines of light spreading across the heavens and earth, freezing the four white-clad female corpses in place.
"I'm here for you, Xia'er!"
Su Yu comforted the pale-faced Zixia, and his hands began to reach out towards certain areas, but they were slapped away by her, and he could only return dejectedly.
"At a time like this, you're still thinking about those things!" Zixia was both amused and exasperated, feeling that her husband might have some serious illness.
Last night she offered herself to him, but he avoided her. Now he wants it again. Does he really think she's that kind of person?
"A few corpses of women from Jade Lake are nothing. I could blow them to death with a single breath!" Su Yu kissed Zixia's forehead and said confidently.
There's one more thing he didn't say: he also controlled these female corpses!
"I know my husband is powerful, but this place was once a sacred place of the highest order, so we must not be careless!" Zixia looked around, her gaze very solemn.
The more you look at this vast lake, the more unsettling it becomes, like a bottomless abyss!
Su Yu pointed a finger, and the Light of the Immortal Tribulation blazed, shattering the death lines on the four female corpses, and then he put them into his sleeve.
These female corpses were only at the Holy Lord Realm; logically speaking, their bodies shouldn't have survived such a long period of time.
All of this was due to the blessing of the Death Line. Su Yu had cultivated the Underworld's " Myriad Spirits Scripture " and had a rudimentary understanding of the Great Dao of Death, which was why he was able to control these corpses.
If anyone else were to come, these female corpses would turn into a stagnant pool of water after leaving the surface, returning to dust and ashes!
Having done all this, Su Yu gazed leisurely at the vast lake and muttered to himself, "Since we're here, let's take it all!"
As he spoke, he clasped his hands together and unleashed a profound technique. The Green Gold Chaos Diagram above his head flew out horizontally, transforming into a black hole that Devour Heaven and Swallow Earth, shooting out countless strands of black light.
The lake water surged, and female corpses dressed in white dresses and with long black hair flew out of the water and disappeared into the Green Gold Dao Diagram.
Zixia wasn't offended by his act of collecting the corpses. The art of puppetry was common in the Big Dipper cultivation world, and besides, she wasn't a disciple of the Jade Lake Sacred Land.
After collecting the female corpse from the pool, Su Yu's gaze shifted, and without continuing, he turned and left Jade Lake with Zixia.
This important land, with its towering peaks, is home to many magnificent palaces that have stood the test of time, remaining Immortal of the Foreign Realm and imbued with profound Dao patterns that allow them to endure.
The two landed in a magnificent palace, paved with jade, smooth and lustrous, spotless. Even though a long time had passed, the palace had a purifying effect and remained untouched by dust!
"Tap, tap, tap..."
In the empty palace complex, only the echoes of their footsteps reverberated, carrying far and wide.
Su Yu walked quietly through this desolate place. In the distance, the magnificent scenes of the past appeared in the palaces. However, in the next moment, everything vanished, leaving nothing but the resplendent palaces!
"If the Jade Lake Sacred Land is destroyed, it will be somewhat similar to the Eastward Confrontation Sect!"