An Old Haunt: Supreme Unity Divine Mountain
Cloud-Resting Valley, on the western outskirts of Heaven-Soaring City.
Far from any city, nestled deep in mountains and dense forests, this place has always been a stronghold for the Immortal Alliance to transmit secret matters.
The valley entrance is shrouded in a maze of illusions, so even ordinary cultivators passing by would only mistake it for a desolate mountain.
Li Yunjing, Huangfu Chenyin, and Tie Shan stood in the open space in the valley. They had all changed out of their sect attire and were now wearing plain robes. They had concealed their aura and looked no different from ordinary wandering Rogue Cultivator.
This trip concerns the Origin Dao Physique, and cannot be leaked in the slightest. Even within the Immortal Alliance, only a handful of people know their exact whereabouts.
At the third quarter of the hour of Chen (7:45 AM), a barely perceptible ripple suddenly appeared in the void.
Two figures appeared out of thin air, one in white and one in purple, none other than Xuanjizi and Yunyouzi.
The two Loose Immortal exuded a profound Daoist aura, as if they were one with heaven and earth. Although they were standing right in front of you, they gave you a sense of ethereal beauty, as if they were far away in the clouds.
"Greetings, Your Excellencies." The three bowed in unison.
Xuanjizi nodded slightly, and with a flick of her sleeve, a translucent white jade plate floated in front of the three of them.
The jade plate was engraved with a map of the mountains and rivers of the Five Provinces. Among them, a mountain range within the territory of Flying Immortal Prefecture was surrounded by a pale golden halo. The edges of the halo were blurry, indicating that the map was not clearly deduced.
"This is the final result we arrived at after much joint deduction," Xuanjizi said in a clear and calm voice. "The aura of the Origin Dao Physique is hidden within this area."
However, this place is shrouded in an High Antiquity array that obscures the secrets of heaven, and its primordial energy is integrated with the mountain. Despite our best efforts, we can only pinpoint a range of about a hundred miles; we cannot determine its exact location, let alone the identity and appearance of the Daoist entity.
Yunyouzi interjected, his tone turning colder. "What's more troublesome is that while we can deduce the approximate location, the demonic path might be able to as well."
Yan Tianjin has lived for ten thousand years; he must possess an High Antiquity treasure.
You must keep this trip secret, go quickly and return immediately. Once you find the person, bring them back immediately; do not linger."
Huangfu Chenyin stepped forward, took the jade plate, and solemnly said, "As you command, I will certainly not fail the trust placed in me by the two patriarchs."
Tie Shan also assured him in a deep voice, "Senior, rest assured, with me here, even if it costs me my life, I will protect your Origin Dao Physique."
Xuanjizi's gaze fell on Li Yunjing, pausing for a moment. "Xiaoyou, you are the strongest among the three. The jade plate contains a trace of our origin. If you crush it in a critical moment, it can block an attack from a Loose Immortal."
Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat, and he bowed, saying, "This junior will remember."
The two Loose Immortal said no more, and with a flicker of their figures, they disappeared into the void, as if they had never existed.
The valley returned to silence.
Huangfu Chenyin lowered her head to examine the jade plate, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. "Supreme Unity Divine Mountain... Flying Immortal Prefecture actually has such a place? Why does it feel somewhat familiar?"
Tie Shan leaned over for a look, then scratched his head. "I've never heard of it either. I know quite a few immortal sects in Flying Immortal Prefecture, like the Azure Wood Sect and the Danxia Sect, but I've never heard of Supreme Unity Divine Mountain. Could it be a desolate mountain?"
Li Yunjing's gaze froze completely the moment he saw the four characters "Supreme Unity Divine Mountain".
How could he not recognize this place?
The location of the Taiyi Immortal Sect is where the Taiyi Grand Ceremony was originally held.
However, Supreme Unity Divine Mountain is not called by that name now, so it's normal that Huangfu Chenyin and Tie Shan don't know it.
Li Yunjing never expected that the location of the Origin Dao Physique predicted by the Immortal Alliance would fall exactly on Supreme Unity Divine Mountain.
Is it a coincidence?
Or is it that the destruction of the Taiyi Immortal Sect and the secret of the Origin Dao Physique were inextricably linked?
"Sect Leader Li?"
Huangfu Chenyin's voice pulled him back to reality.
The head of the Law Enforcement Hall, with his sharp eyes, had already noticed his unusual behavior.
Li Yunjing took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and raised his eyes, saying, "I've been to this place before."
"What?" Huangfu Chenyin and Tie Shan were both taken aback.
"This place was once the site of the Taiyi Immortal Sect," Li Yunjing said calmly. "However, with the destruction of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, this place was renamed."
"Taiyi Immortal Sect!" Huangfu Chenyin's pupils contracted slightly. "It's actually that Taiyi Immortal Sect! I knew the name sounded familiar. It was mentioned in the ' Complete Record of Immortal Sects,' saying that this sect was famous for its Qingwei Dao Arts, and at its peak, it was no less powerful than the current Immortal Alliance. However, its demise was too mysterious, and there are very few records about it."
Tie Shan's eyes widened as well. "My goodness, High Antiquity clan's ruins! There must be a lot of treasures inside!"
"No matter how many treasures you have, none are as important as your Origin Dao Physique." Huangfu Chenyin rolled her eyes at him, then looked at Li Yunjing with a solemn expression, "Since Sect Leader Li is familiar with the place, that's perfect."
Whether this trip succeeds or not largely depends on you.
"It's my duty." Li Yunjing nodded slightly. "There's no time to lose. Let's set off immediately. The depths of Supreme Unity Divine Mountain are heavily guarded, and there are High Antiquity mazes. The sooner we arrive, the better our chances of success."
Without further delay, the three used their concealment techniques to transform into three barely perceptible streaks of light, passing through Cloud-Resting Valley and speeding towards Flying Immortal Prefecture.
Heading east, the closer one gets to Flying Immortal Prefecture, the more ethereal and pure the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth becomes.
Unlike the profound and Great Wilderness landscape of Central Divine Province, Flying Immortal Prefecture is characterized by its beautiful waters and spiritual mountains, shrouded in mist and clouds, and is known as the Immortal Continent.
However, under the influence of the Spiritual Qi Tide, this land has become more restless. From time to time, rogue Rogue Cultivator for treasure can be seen in the mountains, their escape lights flashing back and forth, creating a lively scene.
The three men hid during the day and ventured out at night, deliberately choosing remote mountain paths to avoid crowds and towns.
Huangfu Chenyin was skilled in concealment and counter-tracking, leaving no trace along the way, while Tie Shan constantly set up small guard formations to guard against sneak attacks.
Li Yunjing then led the way based on his memory.
The closer he got, the stronger the sense of familiarity he felt.
Five days later, as dusk fell, the continuous Supreme Unity Divine Mountain finally appeared at the edge of the horizon.
Supreme Unity Divine Mountain stretches across the northwestern border of Flying Immortal Prefecture, with its mountain range extending for hundreds of miles. Its main peak soars into the clouds and is shrouded in mist year-round.
From a distance, the mountain appears dark and indistinguishable from ordinary immortal mountains, and even the concentration of spiritual energy is not as high as that of the famous blessed lands in Feixian Prefecture.
But only Li Yunjing knew that this was just a facade.
Even though the Taiyi Immortal Sect's protective mountain formation, the Supreme Unity Boundless Array, is damaged, it can still conceal the mountain's aura and obscure the secrets of heaven.
If it weren't for the resonance of the Taiyi Cultivation Method within his body, even if he were just passing by at the foot of the mountain, he would only have thought it was an ordinary, desolate mountain.
The three landed in the dense forest at the foot of the mountain, concealing their presence completely.
Huangfu Chenyin released his divine sense, but after only extending it a few dozen feet, his brows furrowed. "Such a powerful suppressive force! My divine sense can only extend a hundred feet at most; any further and it's like sinking into quagmire, unable to move an inch. No wonder even the two Loose Immortal ancestors couldn't deduce it clearly; this High Antiquity formation is indeed formidable."
Tie Shan also tried it and muttered, "The Spiritual Qi is very sticky, making it difficult to circulate. Fighting here will reduce my strength by at least 20%."
Li Yunjing circulated the Supreme Unity Pure Subtlety Scripture, and a faint, almost imperceptible, pale blue Daoist aura emanated from his body.
Surprisingly, as the Cultivation Method was activated, the stagnation in the surroundings instantly disappeared, and my spiritual senses became much smoother, easily covering a range of several miles.
"There are remnants of the Supreme Unity Boundless Array in this mountain, which has an extremely strong suppressive effect on those who are not inheritors of the Taiyi lineage," he explained. "I have the inheritance, so I can borrow some of the formation's power and be less affected. If you follow me, you'll experience less suppression."