Wet viviparity

Chapter 798 Inquiry, Six Immortals Descend
Suye Water City is situated in a vast, deep green body of water.

Floating on the wide water surface are deep purple duckweed shaped like water lily leaves. It is extremely poisonous. The largest ones are three or four zhang in diameter, like a large round mat spread on the water. This kind of duckweed is called Suye, which is also the origin of the name of the water city.

In the center of the marsh, the outline of a huge city is half-submerged and half-floating.

The city wall is made of a type of porous, pale white coral, most of which is submerged in water, while the parts above the water are covered with moss and vines.

Inside and outside the city, countless venomous snakes, as thick as a child's arm and brightly colored, slithered in and out of the holes in the city walls and among the vines. If a stranger were to visit, the hissing of the snakes would blend into a chilling cacophony.

The crystal-clear Frostwater Treasure Palace was not placed within the sunken ancient city, but was instead sunk by Black Owl with great magical power directly to the entrance of the water city, nestled deep within the green waters.

The frigid barrier separated the water bodies outside the Spirit Palace, condensing them into thick walls and creating a "deep ice well" that was three or four hundred feet deep. The Spirit Palace was located at the very bottom of this "well".

Inside the Suye Water City, a relatively spacious plaza has been carefully cleared out.

The followers are all extremely proactive and have built an altar that is larger and more sinister than the hill.

The city wall was breached, widening the passageway. The colorful snakes were driven by the demonic sounds from the "Book of Demon-Slaying and God-Controlling Techniques." The followers categorized the snakes by their individual size and toxicity and drove them to designated areas.

Amidst this bustling atmosphere, Black Owl enjoyed a moment of peace and quiet within the Cold Netherworld Spirit Palace.

"The Toad Palace Chess Game," Black Owl murmured.

Zhao Chi was summoned from within the spirit palace.

This evil envoy of the sect now has quite a presence. He travels in and out in that strange divine chariot, moving through the azure sky as fast as lightning. Even the Crying Ancestor is extremely envious.

Zhao Chi stepped into the chilling spiritual abode. Ice crystals condensed beneath his feet, bringing with them a damp, fishy smell from the surrounding waters, which clashed with the pure, desolate atmosphere of the abode.

"Master!"

In front of Black Owl, Zhao Chi no longer dared to address him as his junior brother.

His legendary car attracted too much attention, making it impossible for him to keep a low profile. Only he knows the joys and sorrows he experienced.

Now, because of his divine chariot, he has been entrusted with intelligence gathering and "special" negotiation authority. Every day, he travels over a thousand miles across the Liling Mountains, searching for information in the dwellings of hermits, villages, and markets of all sizes.

Wherever he went, after becoming familiar with the local situation, he would arrange for his followers to spread his message.

The promises of quick mastery of demonic arts and freedom from oppression by powerful sects upon joining a cult are not only tedious but also erode one's ambition.

If he hadn't yet found a suitable demon fetus, and if he hadn't been wary of Jiang Heixiao's future achievements, he would have already fled far away and returned to the True Spirit Sect to enjoy his life.

Senior Brother Zhao

Zhao Chi, who hadn't even sat down yet, almost fell to the ground when he heard this address.

As Jiang Heixiao's status rose, it was already quite a show of respect for Zhao Chi to call him "Junior Brother," but now he heard him call him "Senior Brother."

Zhao Chi remembered only hearing this title when the two first met. He didn't think that hearing it now meant anything good was going on with the sect leader, so he quickly sat up again.

"Master, please understand that although I have been in close contact with Flower Thread Maiden and Earth-Piercing Granny, both of them are local leaders. Even if the Bitter Hemp Ancestor has acted as a go-between and made them very interested, we still need to discuss it with our disciples before making a final decision."

"That's not what I'm asking you about."

"I understand, it must be about the head of the Second Department of the Church."

The leader and the queen have established the Strongman and Muddy Water Divisions under the leader's command. I know these important positions are specifically created for these two generals; how could I dare to covet them?

“You’re overthinking it.” Black Owl didn’t expect Zhao Chi to have such complicated thoughts, and quickened his pace as he said, “I called you here today to ask you about the matter of the Moon Palace chess game within the True Spirit Sect.”

"Oh, this matter." Zhao Chi secretly breathed a sigh of relief; he had almost thought the cult leader was going to take away his divine chariot.

He immediately explained in detail: "Master, you are wise. The Moon Palace Chess Game is indeed a rare opportunity for our True Spirit Sect. Even for us, the disciples of the sect who are burdened with the 'bloodline inheritance,' it is extremely precious."

This game was set up by the Goddess Taiyin, who invited people to play chess in the Cold Jade Pavilion deep within the Toad Courtyard, either to deduce heavenly secrets or to dispel loneliness.

As for whether one can be invited to participate, it depends on two things: first, the fortune teller's wishes, and second, whether someone can introduce them.

Zhao Chi paused, lowering his voice slightly, revealing a familiarity and subtlety characteristic of a member of a powerful clan, and said, "As for this power of recommendation, aside from making a name for oneself in the secular world of chess and attracting the personal selection of the Divine Mother, it mainly falls into the hands of the 'Toad Sect' elder."

When the Toad Sect was mentioned, Zhao Chi spoke with a hint of awe, saying, "The Toad Sect is founded by the spirit toad of the Moon Palace who attained enlightenment and later became a disciple of Jiang Xuan, the third ancestor of our sect, the Jade Toad, and attained the true fruit of a demon immortal."

Although he is a founding master of our sect, he cherishes old friendships and pays particular attention to the past events in the Moon Palace. Whenever the Goddess sets up a scheme in the Moon Palace, he holds at least three recommendation slots.

A complex light flashed in Zhao Chi's eyes as he said, "These spots will naturally be prioritized for our major sects: Ji, Zhao, Jiang, and Zheng. Especially your Jiang family, Master, with the master-servant relationship between Ancestor Jiang Xuan and the Toad Sect, can occupy two spots."

Those who enter the game can not only experience the divine charm of the Goddess up close and hear the secrets of the game, but if they are lucky, they can also receive the Taiyin treasure or guidance from the Goddess, which is of great benefit to stabilizing their true body and purifying their bloodline.

Although Master Chan treats us well, he also has a basic requirement: we must defeat him in the game of chess.

Within our clan, those skilled in chess are few and far between. Only the Ji family has produced numerous renowned chess masters, and the current Daoist enthusiast Ji Xuzhou is one of them. Therefore, these spots are mostly used to recruit Daoist disciples outside the main sects.”

Black Owl said with a hint of doubt, "Although the art of chess is mentally taxing, as long as one is willing to put in the hard work, one can definitely achieve something. Surely the major families in the sect can't even train a chess master!"

"Master, you are unaware of the inside story. For an ancient Taiyin Supreme like Shenmu, a hundred or eighty years can pass in the time it takes to take a nap. Who has the perseverance to practice chess so diligently just for this one battle in the Moon Palace? Only the disciples of minor clans or those born chess fanatics like Tiecha Gaozhen have such perseverance."

"Iron Fork Gao Zhen, since he already has the name Gao Zhen, this person is already a person of the fifth realm."

Black Owl thought to himself, he had heard about this person from Li Muru many times, and every time he mentioned him, he gritted his teeth.

Seeing that Hei Xiao's expression had darkened slightly, Zhao Chi carefully considered his words and said with his hands clasped, "Although you, the sect leader, are a direct descendant of the Jiang family, you have been expanding your territory in Tiannan Liling and have had less contact with the old man Chan Zong."

If the leader intends to participate in this matter in the future, perhaps a letter could be written, which I will then try to forward to the disciples of the Toad Sect, explaining the leader's identity and achievements, and accompanied by a gift that pleases him. I believe that requesting a spot in the name of the Jiang family bloodline should not be a problem.”

"No need. I am an exiled person. Leaving Diqiu is already a capital offense. How dare I seek any more opportunities?"

"In a few days, once everything within the sect is settled and everyone is in their proper place, you will come with me to Mingyu Mountain."

Kuangshan, Stone Chamber.

"Yu Xian possesses the formula for immortality and understands the properties of all medicines. Although this thing is strange, it must be under her control. If I could also participate in it to trace its origin, it would be of endless benefit."

As he pondered this to himself, a short, almost distorted cry of surprise suddenly came from outside the stone chamber, followed by the crisp cracking sound of jade falling to the ground.

"This this."

Bai Caozi's voice was filled with disbelief, horror, and awe, as if she had witnessed the most incredible sight.

Ji Ming flashed outside and was immediately struck by the sight before him. Even with his unwavering Dao heart, his pupils constricted and his mind wavered.

Above the main peak of Kuangshan, the sky seemed to change.

This strange phenomenon was neither auspicious light nor auspicious clouds and golden lotuses representing the descent of immortals or Buddhas.

Above the sky, the stars dimmed, and the sun appeared somewhat pale and cold. Six figures silently floated in the void, without relying on clouds or precious light, as if they had existed there since time immemorial.

"I never imagined that all six Jade Immortals—Peng, Di, Yang, Lü, Fan, and Xiang—would be here!" Bai Caozi tilted her head back, stretched her neck, and opened her mouth, as if she was so surprised that she forgot to breathe.

(End of this chapter)