She already knew Xu Long's new intentions, and the slight longing for freedom she had felt before had been buried deep in her heart.
The spring waters of the river flow eastward, leaving only hatred and shame!
Yun Hong watched as the figures outside the mountain had already disappeared into the distance, while the person inside the hall seemed lost in thought. He sighed inwardly as well.
The path to enlightenment is long and arduous, and the hardships and trials are not only external but also internal.
The word "love" is so profound; if one harbors deep feelings of love in their heart, how can they possibly weather the storms of the Sea of Suffering and Calamity?
"Father, I don't need to participate in the expedition to the Vast Sea..."
"This is your responsibility."
Yun Hong watched as Yun Feng disappeared from the palace; his once beloved daughter no longer obeyed him in everything.
After being politely refused by Xu Long, Yun Feng lost all interest in seeing him.
Out of sight, out of mind; I simply decided to no longer participate in the expedition to the Vast Sea.
After the two left, Yun Hong pondered alone in the hall for a while.
Yun Feng's decision not to participate in the expedition to the Vast Sea signifies that the family's cultivators have lost their chance to rise in status here.
If they want to maintain the influence of their family's cultivators, they must place their bets on the people on this trip.
Yun Hong thought and thought, and the image of his young children looking aggrieved came to mind.
After some deliberation, he took out a communication jade pendant.
Xu Long found a place to exchange Spirit Stone stones Beyond the Cloudy Heavens.
The sect leader had previously issued a jade token, which was unique to their core disciples and served as a symbol of status within the blessed land.
Xu Long knew that this trip to the Vast Sea would likely be anything but peaceful, and he didn't know when he would be able to return to the blessed land.
Fortunately, within the blessed land, he used the jade token to obtain a large amount of Spirit Stone resources on credit.
As expected, the jade token of this core disciple did not disappoint Xu Long. As soon as the jade token was taken out, the cultivators stationed in each shop agreed to give Xu Long a favor.
After all, this is something personally endorsed by Sect Master Yunlong.
Old Yinbi was also quite ruthless, taking Spirit Stone stones on credit from people wherever he went.
You can't ask, because if you do, the sect leader will personally vouch for it. If you're so capable, go and confront the sect leader yourself.
Xu Long's figure appeared repeatedly within the blessed land and the surrounding Daoist temple over the past few days.
With the help of a jade token, he obtained nearly 30,000 Spirit Stone stones on credit, all of which were High-Grade Spirit Stone.
Including the Spirit Stone he collected during his previous inspection of the dojo, Xu Long now has nearly 60,000 Spirit Stone stones in his possession.
These Spirit Stone resources are prepared for the journey to the Vast Sea, where the Vast Sea are unpredictable.
Only by collecting enough Spirit Stone resources can Xu Long and the young man maintain their strong fighting power at all times.
Unbeknownst to the innocent Yunlong inside the main hall, he had already borrowed a large amount of Spirit Stone from both inside and outside the blessed land.
After collecting the Spirit Stone resources, Lao Yinbi plans to return to the Rotten Peach Mountain Dao Field soon.
He wants to bring the youth with him to the Vast Sea. With the youth joining him, Xu Long is sure to seize the inheritance on this trip to the Vast Sea!
Just as Xu Long was about to leave, Yun Ya unexpectedly came to his door again.
This time, Yun Ya's expression was noticeably strange, her small eyes filled with endless gossip as she looked at Xu Long.
A fat man, his face full of doubt, looked at Xu Long. He was also leaning against a futon opposite Xu Long, and said in an envious tone:
"Junior brother, did you find the talisman within the blessed land?"
"Why ask a question you already know the answer to, senior brother?"
Xu Long felt a little annoyed seeing that fat face hovering in front of him.
It was this fellow who sent the message to Yun Hong, and afterwards, the search for the talisman was completely abandoned.
Xu Long had also searched for such talismans in blessed lands and sacred sites, but they were indeed quite rare, and he didn't want the Xu Long that were of poor quality.
So now, whenever he sees Yun Ya, he gets a little annoyed, and his tone becomes somewhat unfriendly.
But Yun Ya seemed completely oblivious, simply leaning back on the futon.
He didn't take Xu Long's unfriendly tone to heart at all, and instead put on a meaningful look and said:
"I don't know what incredible luck you had to be valued by Elder Yun Hong. As a result, your senior brother knew you hadn't found any talismans, so he specially obtained a few for you from Elder Yun Hong. Take a look."
Upon hearing Yun Ya's words, Xu Long, who had been keeping his eyes closed, suddenly opened them in the center of the room.
Two golden rays burst from his eyes, shooting straight into the arms of the Yun Ya opposite him.
Faced with Xu Long's imposing golden light, Yun Ya could not help but retreat.
Instead, he cheerfully pulled out several small, five-colored talismans from his sleeve.
Xu Long's eyes widened when he saw the small, five-colored talisman in Yun Ya Pang's hand.
Where did this guy get those talismans from!
Xu Long didn't believe Yun Ya could get talismans from Yun Hong at all, but now the five-colored talismans were right in front of him.
This Yun Ya...
No way! Yun Ya couldn't possibly have found a talisman!
There's only one possibility: Yun Hong gave it to him personally.
Considering what the fat man had said earlier, it seems that Yun Hong really did give it to him willingly.
Moreover, talismans are extremely difficult to make. Looking at the five-colored talismans laid out in front of him, Xu Long felt a mix of emotions.
He thought he would never get these things again, but to his surprise, Yun Hong gave them to him unconditionally.
All these thoughts flashed through Xu Long's mind, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly:
Old ginger is spicier!
Although she had already refused his kindness, Yun Hong gave her a talisman instead.
Although he didn't lower himself to hand it over personally, Yun Ya had already been bribed, and his coming over now must have been at Yun Hong's behest.
Looking at the several five-colored talismans in front of him, Xu Long naturally did not want to refuse.
He thought that by not having any connection with Yun Feng, there would be no cause Reincarnation Temple.
But after Yun Hong's actions, can he truly sever ties with the cultivators of his family?
With various thoughts swirling in his mind, Xu Long recalled Yun Feng's meaningful gaze.
He sighed inwardly and then put away the talismans in front of him.
The talisman was extremely agile when I got it; it gently climbed up between my fingers, moving as nimbly as swimming fish.
A mysterious aura emanated from the five-colored talisman.
Xu Long recalled the imposing aura he had felt from Yun Hong earlier, and it was indeed related to the energy of the Primordial Era.
It's unknown where Yun Hong obtained the method for making talismans.
The talisman does not require Magic Power to activate or willpower to condense, and it also contains a vast amount of natural power.
When facing an enemy, simply releasing a talisman will make one a powerful ally.
There are five colorless talismans in my hand. Apart from two defensive talismans, the rest are all offensive talismans.
It seems Yun Hong has really gone all out.
Yun Feng wouldn't be participating in the Vast Sea trip, so he completely won over Xu Long at this point.
The talismans in his hand suddenly felt incredibly heavy. After playing with them for a moment, Xu Long quickly put them away in his sleeve and nodded to Yun Ya, saying:
"I must thank you, Senior Brother, this time."
Yun Ya, with its chubby face held high, nodded and waved in front of Xu Long, indicating that there was no need for formalities.
Elder Yun Hong still had to give me face; it was just a few talismans, and Elder Yun Hong agreed as soon as I asked.
Giving it to Xu Long was also to deepen our relationship; there's no need for such formalities between fellow disciples...
After making all the preparations, Xu Long set off from the blessed land to return to the Rotten Peach Mountain Dao Field.
A crack appeared in the clouds, and the figure Beyond the Cloudy Heavens became somewhat ethereal.
The Thousand Miasma Forest below became clearer and clearer. At the mountain gate Beyond the Cloudy Heavens, Xu Long turned around.
The clouds in the sky continued to churn and swirl as always.
This sea of clouds is not his place of practice; the Boundless Wilderness is where he should reside.
Although the blessed land was prosperous and peaceful, Xu Long preferred the Pinglu Daoist Sanctuary.
That main road, stretching across the Boundless Wilderness, was the path he should take.
Xu Long took a deep look at the Beyond the Cloudy Heavens, his gaze shooting straight out through the thick fog.
It seems I spotted a beautiful figure on some mountain peak.
After this parting at this blessed land, I don't know if I'll ever be able to return. I can only hope to survive in this Vast Sea!
Xu Long turned his head and vanished into the Thousand Miasma Forest as a streak of light.
Using the core disciple's jade token, they found the coordinates of the Rotten Peach Mountain Dao Field within the protected dojo area.
He needs to be teleported to the nearest Mystic Immortal Daoist Sanctuary, and then return to the Rotten Peach Mountain Dao Field on his own.
This conversion process is quite troublesome; it would be much easier if there were a dojo with a teleportation array.
Xu Long secretly wondered where to get a transmission array.
Meanwhile, within the Daning Commandery Kingdom, the other two factions also selected their own personnel for the Vast Sea expedition.
This operation was a complete cover-up; all parties worked in perfect harmony, and no external forces were alerted.
If others become aware of the strange phenomena in the Vast Sea, their chances of obtaining such an opportunity will decrease by one percent.
Heroes gathered in the various blessed lands and grottoes, and undercurrents surged in the vast and Boundless Wilderness.
Countless cultivators gazed intently, all fixed on a certain direction— the Qinghe Daoist Sanctuary of the Jade Screen Sect School!
Within the Daning Commandery Kingdom, there were signs of turmoil and the rise of many heroes.
This grand event in the Vast Sea has already attracted the attention of many cultivators.
Meanwhile, inside the Qinghe Daoist Sanctuary, the transmission array had already begun to be closed; they had received orders from the sect.
Soon, this monastery will welcome one outstanding person after another.
As the Jade Screen Sect School began its mobilization, undercurrents also began to surge in the Boundless Wilderness.
When the strange phenomena in the Vast Sea were discovered, the other two forces were also making preparations in secret.
In the Boundless Wilderness, there is a Daoist temple surrounded by mountains.
This temple is exceptionally beautiful, nestled at the foot of various mountains.
A jade ribbon runs through the valley, connecting all the mountains in this area.
Within that jade belt, a small island was indeed separated, shrouded in ethereal mist, where medicinal gardens were meticulously cultivated.
Even before approaching the small island, a rich medicinal fragrance wafted over.
This training ground is truly a masterpiece of nature; the surrounding mountains resemble city walls, keeping the ferocious beast tide at bay.
One of the jade ribbons was taken from water from the heavens, forming a small island in the center of the lake.
This small island in the middle of the lake is actually an unmanifested spiritual vein, making it perfectly suited for cultivating the spiritual essence of heaven and earth.
Today, all other figures have disappeared from the small island in the middle of the lake, except for two figures lingering deep within the herb garden.
"Greetings, Senior Sister. Luo Ning has come to convey the Ancestor's orders!"
In the herb garden, a male cultivator in the Late-stage Mystic Immortal, dressed in brocade robes, bowed respectfully to a female cultivator in front of him.
He was a cultivator sent by the Luo River Valley Ancestor, a dignified Mystic Immortal Perfected Being, who was only here at this Golden Splendor Dao Field to deliver a message.
Even with such a dispatch, they dared not show the slightest disrespect when facing the owner of the medicine garden within the Golden Splendor Dao Field.
A female monk opposite him was gently stroking the flower stamens. Only after hearing this did he slowly turn his head.
The female cultivator wore a brocade robe with a jade belt around her waist, giving her an air of nobility and elegance.
She was only twenty-five or twenty-six years old and had a beautiful face.
Her hair was casually tied into a bun on top of her head, with a gold hairpin passing through it.
While lingering in the herb garden, she stroked the flower stamens with one hand and plucked a flower with the other.
The nostrils trembled slightly, as if the speaker was carefully inhaling the fragrance.
Luo Ning bowed his head deeply in the herb garden. After a burst of medicinal fragrance wafted over, he caught a glimpse of a small golden flower out of the corner of his eye!
Luo Huayu, the eldest disciple of the younger generation of Luo River Valley!
"The Ancestor sent you to convey his message, which shows he thinks highly of me. This trip to the Vast Sea must be of great importance to the entire clan, right?"
"Senior Sister, you are wise. After discussing it with the Clan Chief, the Ancestor immediately sent Luo Ning to inform you. In the Ancestor's heart, you have always been number one!"
"The first person? Ha!"
Luo Huayu smiled noncommittally upon hearing this.
The little golden flower between her brows seemed to float, making it look exceptionally magical.
Luo Ning seemed to sense his senior sister's displeasure, but he dared not reply.
He bowed his head deeply again in front of his senior sister, then spoke in a persuasive tone:
"The ancestor also said that there are several precious spiritual essences of heaven and earth in that Vast Sea. If we can retrieve them and use them within the family, they will surely bring blessings to future generations. Moreover, the ancestor explicitly stated that the spiritual essences of heaven and earth in the Vast Sea this time will all be refined by Senior Sister, and no one else is allowed to interfere."
After Luo Ning finished speaking, he felt the pressure on him dissipate.
He slowly rose from the herb garden, while his senior sister's figure had already disappeared into the celestial mist.
Luo Ning knew that her senior sister had agreed to this trip.
Speaking of the grudges between Luo Huayu and the ancestor, Luo Ning felt a pang of sorrow.
Who would have thought that among the neglected members of the clan, Senior Sister would actually be a leading figure in the path of alchemy?
Luo Huayu, amidst the ethereal mist, frowned, a jade pendant in her hand.
It contains several ancient elixir formulas, which were brought from the blessed land by the ancestor Luo Ning.
Although we don't yet know Luo Huayu's feelings, the old ancestor's actions have already left no room for criticism.
Luo Huayu's beautiful eyes flickered, and she slowly murmured: Qinghe Daoist Sanctuary...
Meanwhile, in another part of the Boundless Wilderness, roaring beasts began to look up in the direction of Qinghe Daoist Sanctuary.
A vast plain stretched out beneath the sky, upon which stood towering, majestic mountains.
These are the ferocious beast tribes that cultivators in the Boundless Wilderness fear most.
However, on this plain, the ferocious beasts posed no threat to the cultivators.
On their heads and backs, there were also monks perched.
The two, who were originally mortal enemies, now coexist in harmony within this blessed land.