Old Grievances

In the octagonal pavilion.

Yang Xiu and Zilin were astonished to see Su Yao return almost unharmed.

Su Yao dusted off non-existent dust from his sleeves and looked at the two of them smugly, saying:

"Is Fellow Zilin's tea ready?"

He paused, then noticed that Zilin's tea was already prepared, and said with a smile:

"Shen Yuxiao's final sword strike just now was less invigorating than the aroma of your tea."

Upon hearing this, Zilin rolled her eyes at Su Yao Su Yao, then stood up and handed him the freshly ground tea.

Su Yao reached out and took it, took a small sip, and smiled:

"Excellent tea, Fellow Zilin's skills have improved."

After speaking, he put down the tea and took out the Purple Heart Flute, handing it over:

"Although I didn't use it, I still thank you for lending me the Law Artifact."

Upon hearing this, Zilin blushed and took the Purple Heart Flute.

"It didn't help Fellow Daoist Su in any way."

Upon hearing this, Su Yao was about to make a joke when Yang Xiu said:

"Fellow Daoist Su."

Upon hearing this, Su Yao and Zilin both looked over, only to see Yang Xiu standing with his hands behind his back, his face full of envy.

"When we discussed the Dao earlier, it was clear that your magical Law Technique were far superior, but now it seems that in actual combat, I am far inferior to you."

He paused and then said:

"Among all the cultivators of Jade Void, you, fellow cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Realm, are undoubtedly the foremost."

Su Yao was about to express his modesty upon hearing this when he heard Zilin laugh:

"If even Sanlang has said that, then where does that leave me?"

After she finished speaking, she turned around and looked at Su Yao:

"Sanlang's Profound Qi technique, ' Calamity Befalls Fate,' can bring calamities and create difficulties. Coupled with the already powerful physical body of the Profound Qi cultivation technique, I truly have no face to face you two."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Yao quickly waved his hand:

"Fellow Zilin, why bother with this? Immortals possess various forms of Qi, and True Purple represents both the form and the intent of an immortal. While the power you initially displayed with your Purple Qi cultivation was indeed limited, once you achieve Purple Mansion Purple Qi stage, you can unleash all kinds of Law Technique at will, without being bound by the Purple Qi itself. Moreover, your ' Fragrance Condenses Purple ' cultivation can borrow the Great Yang Mysterious Light; how could it be weak?"

After speaking, he looked at Yang Xiu again:

"Sanlang's cultivation of ' Calamity Befalls Fate ' can bring forth numerous calamities, including those related to Wu Earth, Lesser Yang, the Great Yang Mysterious Punishment, the Greater Yin Fate Deliverance, Water and Fire, and the Twelve Qi. At its highest level, it can even alter one's destiny, summoning calamities out of thin air. If I were to truly face you, fellow Daoist, I might not necessarily prevail."

Yang Xiu shook his head upon hearing this and laughed:

"Fellow Daoist Su, please don't be modest. While the Profound Qi and Purple Qi are not weak, how could the Rainbow Clouds Dao be weak?"

"When the Rainbow Clouds in the sky, neither Yin nor Yang can steal its brilliance, neither the Five Virtues can invade it, no witch dares to approach, and the Twelve Qi can only watch from afar. All things and spirits can only admire its wonder from a distance."

Moreover, when the Nine Bends Yellow River Formation was set up, numerous True Lord, Dao Lord Heavenly Venerable, and Heavenly Venerables from Mysterious Gate Three Pure Ones sect, along with Human Dao, Buddhist School, Demonic Dao, and witchcraft sects, various demonic beings, remnant gods, dragons, and many Great Sages, were trapped within it. Except for the Heavenly Venerable Yunzhong, none escaped. They were all imprisoned by the three Dao Ancestors within the formation, corrupted by the Turbid Qi. This is why today, all paths retreat at the sight of turbidity, allowing that Primordial Lord to attain Dao and escape the turbidity. However, the Rainbow Clouds Sect is the only lineage, apart from the secret teachings of the Jade Void, Eight Sceneries, and Biyou Palaces, that is unaffected by Turbid Qi.

After speaking, Zilin first glanced quickly at Su Yao and Yang Xiu, her eyes unfocused, and then said:

"If it weren't for this, things would be terrible..."

Towards the end, the words became almost inaudible.

Su Yao clearly saw that it wasn't that Zilin was silent, but rather that she was silenced as she spoke. He knew what she said, but he didn't dare to say anything more outside Qixia Mountain. It would be best to discuss these matters in the cave.

Zilin paused, then lowered her voice and said:

"Born from the Fruition Position of these two fellow Daoists, even if they were to cultivate ancient methods of Qi absorption and self-cultivation, their talent would be exceptionally high. After all... most of the Twelve Immortal Leaders of Jade Void were bestowed upon them by the Fruition Position Ancestor according to the Three Powers..."

Now, seemingly realizing something, she came to her senses and quickly changed the subject:

"Although the orthodox tradition is strong, it ultimately depends on the people. Taizu originally resided in the Li Fire, but after ascending the throne, he transformed into the Human Dao. Because after Emperor Wu of Han, Zhu Household were constantly fighting and engaged in the work of 'herding the Human Dao,' the Human Dao became weak."

At that time, anyone with a bit of influence would have done this to affect Human Dao. Therefore, countless people laughed at the Taizu. But no one expected that the Taizu emperor possessed extraordinary talent, pushing the weak Human Dao to its peak, his words becoming law.

As soon as she finished speaking, her face turned pale, her brows furrowed with terror, and she hurriedly gestured with her hands.

Su Yao and Yang Xiu immediately understood when they saw her gesturing with her hands that it was the wooden box.

He then said no more. Zilin had probably been distracted by what was inside the wooden box, which was why he had spoken without thinking.

Su Yao then changed the subject:

"I wonder when the Purple T Star will disappear from the public eye."

He paused, then sighed:

"Only when we hold hands again in Pure Capital will we know the hardships of this journey. But when will we know that?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Xiu was about to open his mouth when suddenly his mind flashed, and he quickly stepped forward, looking at the sky in the southwest direction. A gray-red light flashed between his brows, as if he had opened a third eye.

Seeing this, Su Yao and Zilin, whose expression had eased slightly, both looked tense and quickly looked over.

A quarter of an hour later, Yang Xiu withdrew his Immortal Foundation, turned around, and looked at the two of them with a solemn expression:

"The people from Comet Light, Jade Spring, Jieshi should be arriving soon."

Upon hearing this, Su Yao and the other person were even more puzzled. Zilin quickly asked:

"Sanlang, but why...?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiu glanced at Su Yao before whispering:

"Azure Jade has arrived too."

"Hmph!" Su Yao snorted coldly upon hearing this, looking at the two with displeasure, "Azure Jade, why did you send them here?"

Upon hearing this, Zilin stepped forward and patted Su Yao on the shoulder:

"Fellow Daoist Su, given the current situation, every additional person adds strength. Ultimately, this is a matter between elders, so it's best if we don't involve them. Leaving aside the relationship between Mount Lao and Azure Jade, there was also my previous encounter with..."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Yao interrupted him:

"I understand what Fellow Zilin is saying, but if Azure Jade hadn't lent out the treasure back then, I don't think we would have had to migrate south."

He paused, then said:

"Of course, whether Azure Jade lends the treasure or not is not something my Dao can decide, but my Dao True Lord first personally went to Jianjin Heaven to speak with him and explain the advantages and disadvantages. However, Azure Jade still lent the treasure, harming the Prince of Han. Otherwise, the Prince of Han would be sitting in the Fengtian Hall today. But since his Dao can lend treasures, my Dao can naturally choose not to associate with his Dao."

After speaking, he turned and left.

He took a few steps forward, then turned back, his voice low and somber:

"I would like to trouble you two fellow Daoists to pass on a few words: that I was engaged in battle with Shen Yuxiao of the Yuanfu when I suddenly sensed something and went into seclusion."

After speaking, he quickly flew towards the cave abode.

Seeing this, Yang Xiu also looked at Zilin:

"I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you to entertain Azure Jade's people, as my Dao and Azure Jade are not on good terms."

After speaking, he turned to leave, but was stopped by Zilin.

He turned around and saw that Zilin had already vanished in a purple light, leaving only an echo:

"I'm sorry to trouble you, Sanlang. I fought against Azure Jade's men before and was slightly defeated. I have no face to face them."

Upon hearing this, Yang Xiu was stunned. It took him a long time to react before he burst into a tirade of curses.

Standing in front of the cave abode in the back mountain, Su Yao felt embarrassed upon hearing the lingering sound that Zilin had deliberately transmitted with her Law Power. He thought to himself, "I was indeed in a hurry just now. It seems I need to find something to make amends."