Lingyuan Immortal

Chapter 940 Water and Moon Clash, Azure Waves Form a Contract
In the dense forests of Cangnan, the sound of the forest waves surges.

Chen Mu and the other two descended from the clouds and landed in a strange place where ripples of mist filled the void.

Before Chen Mu could circulate his spiritual power, a spatial vortex suddenly appeared, with layers of ripples rapidly approaching from the void.

The three were slightly taken aback, but then realized that this scene must have been caused by someone from the outside world breaking through the barrier.

Chen Mu's heart stirred, and he did not force his way in, but went to the side to observe the situation.

A burst of spiritual light appeared in the void passage, and twelve winged figures emerged from the light. The one in the lead, with a plain white feather cloak that moved without wind, was none other than Yu Lingxi.

Upon noticing Chen Mu and his two companions, her expression subtly changed, and she instantly became vigilant.

But after waiting and waiting without seeing any sign of the three making a move, she felt relieved, thinking to herself that this encounter was just a coincidence...

Chen Mu noticed the lingering shadow between Yu Chengkong's brows and immediately understood that Yu Chengkong had already successfully escaped.

Yu Lingxi was also sizing him up, and a hint of intent to attack flickered in her eyes.

In her mind, Chen Mu and Yu Chengkong had come together, so they might know where Yu Chengkong had escaped to, or even have an agreement to take him out.

If we can capture Chen Mu now, we might be able to solve the problem once and for all...

Gong Qinghe, standing to the side, darted around with his eyes darting about, secretly hoping that the two sides would clash so that he could take advantage of the chaos to escape.

Unfortunately, his vision was ultimately not realized. After pondering for a moment, Yu Lingxi gave up the idea of ​​taking action. After giving Chen Mu a deep look, she didn't say a word, but simply clasped her hands in greeting and flew away.

Chen Mu smiled slightly, nodded, and headed towards the vortex.

As the two groups passed each other, it was as if they had known each other all along.

Only Gong Qinghe secretly beat his chest and stamped his feet, cursing these winged people for being utterly useless and ruining his chance to escape.

Once they were some distance away, someone from the Feather Clan couldn't help but ask, "That Taoist in plain robes was clearly a cultivator from another region who came with Yu Chengkong. Why didn't you take advantage of the situation and capture him, Young Master?"

They had been guarding the entrance to the small realm to stabilize their spiritual energy, so they were unaware of what was happening inside the Ice Palace.

But Yu Lingxi knew a lot about him, and upon hearing this, she sneered: "Capture him? Do you think it's as easy as breaking off a branch or picking a flower? This man's abilities are no less than either mine or Gong Qingli's."

"Besides, this person has a grudge against Gonggong, but it has nothing to do with us. Why should we do our work for someone else? Let Gong Qingli deal with this formidable enemy."

The crowd nodded slowly, but someone still frowned and said, "I observe that this Taoist's body is filled with pure water element. If he really falls into Gong Qingli's hands, wouldn't that further enhance his prestige?"

Success or failure is decided in an instant.

Yu Lingxi replied calmly, "The most urgent matter is still the Holy Spirit Feather Robe. As long as we quickly obtain the robe, we can return and perhaps reap the benefits..."

Upon hearing this, the remaining people's eyes lit up, and without saying another word, they followed Yu Lingxi away at top speed...

Chen Mu naturally had no way of knowing Yu Lingxi's inner thoughts, but even if he did, he wouldn't care too much.

I learned from a casual conversation with Gong Qinghe that Gonggong did not have any sixth-order Dao Lords accompanying him this time.

The same applies to the winged race.

It is evident that both races regard this matter as a training ground for the younger generation, and the older generation of cultivators rarely accompany them.

Given this situation, why should he have anything to fear?

He has never been defeated in battles against opponents of the same rank.

Even if one encounters a late-stage Dao Seeking cultivator who has broken through the "Li Tan Hua" realm, if one is determined to retreat, the other party may not be able to stop them.

Of course, he is confident, but not blindly arrogant.

Gonggong had cultivated the Guixu for many years and inherited the lineage of the Scattered Immortals, so it was hard to guarantee that he did not harbor any extraordinary methods or... people.

Just like Yu Lingxi, who just passed by, although his realm is not as high as Su Changge, the eldest son of the Su family, whom he faced at Zhuxia Mountain, he was deliberately pursuing the perfection of the "Knocking on the Mysterious Gate" realm.

Although he couldn't discern how many barriers Yu Lingxi had broken through, judging from the spiritual aura flowing around her, it was probably around eight or nine out of ten.

The Ninefold Mystery Pass is the ultimate number of the Great Dao, sought by the direct descendants of true immortals. The Guixu Feather Clan is merely a lineage of a wandering immortal, yet it also has such a goal, and actually succeeds. This shows that its backstory is not as simple as it appears on the surface.

In comparison, Gongdaosheng is far inferior.

Let alone the ninefold mysteries, one might even rush into the state of "sitting in oblivion" before completing the eightfold.

His natural talent and ability were not much better than Wu Songfu of the Wu family of Lingzhu Mountain, so it's no wonder that Gong Qinghe had many complaints when she mentioned him...

As they pondered, a sudden inspiration struck the three of them, and the void passage reappeared.

Chen Mu turned around and saw that Hong Wuyai and Gong Qinghe had hidden wits in their eyes, clearly each harboring their own schemes.

He remained silent for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on his lips. With a slight flutter of his sleeves, he stepped into the vortex first.

A flash of light appeared before his eyes, and after a few breaths, he was already outside this small world.

As always, Chen Mu extended his divine sense, raising an eyebrow as he looked at the blue-skirted figure in the distance who was talking to her clansmen.

Gong Qingli also noticed this and turned around to look.

Their eyes met, and they both trembled slightly.

"This person... seems familiar?"

Chen Mu thought back carefully and suddenly remembered that when he came to Guixu, he had brushed past a spirit boat. The silhouette he caught a glimpse of inside the cabin was seven parts similar to the woman in front of him.

“I had heard from Hong Wuyai that Gonggong had a son named Li who went out to look for me… It seems I missed him.”

He smiled knowingly, which sent a chill down the spine of the blue-robed youth in the distance. He immediately whispered, "This person is the True Monarch from beyond the border. Several of my cousins ​​went to capture him, but... he has somehow escaped the Lesser Realm unharmed. Sister Li..."

Before he finished speaking, Gong Qinghe and Hong Wuyai appeared behind Chen Mu.

The latter was relatively ordinary, but when the former figure came into view, the members of the Gong clan were all taken aback, and the young man in blue robes even trembled in his voice: "Brother, why are you traveling with this person..."

Gong Qinghe was filled with bitterness but had nowhere to vent it, and thought to himself, "Do you think I am willing to do this?"
Fortunately, the blue-robed youth and the others quickly realized what was happening and shouted in unison, "Insolent madman! Quickly release the restriction and free our clansmen!"

This rebuke made Gong Qinghe's face flush slightly. Had Chen Mu placed any restrictions on him? The reason he remained silent was because…

His gaze swept over the two figures beside him, and he shrank back, truly wary of any unforeseen events.

However, the underlying principle remains the same, and his gaze toward his clansmen held a hidden expectation.

Seeing this, the young man in the blue robe became even more arrogant and pressed closer step by step, taking advantage of Gong Qingli's imposing presence.

Chen Mu ignored him, his gaze fixed on the woman in the blue dress: "What decision will Fellow Daoist Gong make?"

Gong Qingli remained calm and composed. Chen Mu's appearance at this moment saved her a lot of trouble.

Her gaze first swept over Hong Wuyai, noticing his unpredictable mood since his appearance, his eyes burning with hatred like a poisoned blade. After observing him for a couple of breaths, she turned to Chen Mu and said calmly, "Since Fellow Daoist Chen has come to stand with Hong Wuyai, you should understand why my Gong Clan is targeting you. I do not wish to say anything more, and besides, there is no reason to argue between those on the path of cultivation."

"Now that we have met, this is the perfect opportunity to end things."

She looked into Chen Mu's eyes, without asking about the fate of Gong Daosheng and the others: "What do you think, fellow Daoist?"

Chen Mu's lips curled into a faint smile: "This is a struggle for your own path, what benefit would I gain?"

He glanced at the crowd and asked, "Or do you think that you can stop me from leaving?"

Looking around, there were only six or seven True Lords of the Gong clan. Although it was hard to say that victory was certain, it would not be difficult to escape if one decided to.

Even if it alarms a sixth-order Dao Lord to pursue and kill him, as long as he escapes from the Ruins and enters the Floating Cloud Realm, Gonggong, with his extraordinary abilities, will find it difficult to find his trace in the vast world.

The blue-robed monk's Adam's apple bobbed slightly as if he wanted to speak, but he ultimately remained silent and lowered his head.

Of the five people who came together, only one has emerged. Although the exact reason is unknown, it does indicate that they greatly underestimated this overseas True Lord...

Gong Qingli's eyes flickered slightly, and she said in a clear voice, "I heard from my clansmen that Fellow Daoist Chen also came to Guixu with the intention of seeking a spirit pet. This small world has the descendants of the Blue Duck. I wonder if you have found anything?"

The news of searching for spirit pets was not a secret; a little inquiry at Spirit Pillar Mountain would reveal it. Therefore, Chen Mu was not surprised. He was only puzzled by Gong Qingli's question: how could she know about the Blue Duck lineage in the small world before even entering it?

He pondered for a moment, then glanced at Gong Qinghe and couldn't help but smile.

Gong Qingli continued, "The Blue Duck is a divine bird of the Kan River. When it is young, it is fed with Xuanbing Water Lotus and Silver-Eyed Dragon Carp, which can greatly help it improve its progress speed."

"Coincidentally, these two spiritual materials are unique to the Ruins of Return, and only our clan has preserved them in large quantities..."

As she spoke, she kept her eyes fixed on Chen Mu's face. When she caught a fleeting ripple of emotion in his expression, she immediately cut to the chase: "How about I make a bet with you, fellow Daoist? If you win, I will present you with two spiritual materials..."

With a gentle sway of her wide sleeves, a brocade pouch appeared out of thin air.

"But what if you, fellow Daoist, are defeated..."

Gong Qingli smiled slightly, her meaning self-evident.

Chen Mu's mind raced. Lan Fu was the key to his breakthrough. If what this woman said was true, then taking action this time was indeed imperative.

Thinking of this, he reached out and grabbed a wisp of energy from his sleeve, then channeled it into his personal cave. He saw the blue duckling shudder, then instantly fly up and frantically chirp around the wisp of energy, as if it desperately wanted to swallow it.

Seeing this unusual situation, Chen Mu had already made up his mind.

He closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then opened them again with a bright light in his eyes: "Since you have prepared such a generous gift, how could I, Chen, refuse?"

A silver light suddenly flashed in Gong Qingli's eyes. With a light wave of her hand, the blue-robed cultivators and others instantly transformed into streaks of light and retreated a hundred feet away.

Chen Mu then turned around and nodded to Hong Wuyai, who straightened up and stepped forward to pat Gong Qinghe on the shoulder.

Gong Qinghe suddenly felt a chill enter his body, circling around his chest before disappearing without a trace.

But the more this happened, the more afraid Gong Qinghe became.

He had originally planned to take advantage of Chen Mu and Gong Qingli's gambling match to escape, but now it seems he'll have to wait for some more changes...

High above, Gong Qingli whispered almost inaudibly, "Excuse me..."

His voice was barely audible, sounding both like he was talking to himself and like he was speaking to Chen Mu.

After speaking, she made a hand seal and lightly tapped her finger. Suddenly, the surrounding water and lotus flowers fell together, and in an instant, the light and clouds swept across the sky, covering all directions.

Zhang Yan remained calm and took a step. Suddenly, he heard a surge of water, as if a raging flood had suddenly poured down the hillside. He saw an endless expanse of water rise from beneath his feet, spiraling upwards around him. Any lotus flowers that flew by were silently swallowed up and disappeared.

Gong Qingli was not surprised. Almost as soon as the lotus flower flew away, her hand gestures changed. The blue waves beneath her feet rose like dragons from the abyss, instantly dyeing half the sky a deep blue.

Behind him, the illusory image of Xuanjian rose into the air, and as the mirror surface rippled, it reflected thousands of overlapping water realms. Invisible chains descended from the void from each layer, trying to seal off all of Chen Mu's spiritual energy.

The onlookers were secretly alarmed. Gong Qingli immediately unleashed her Dao Fruit, seemingly determined to finish off her opponent in one fell swoop.

Chen Mu naturally noticed this as well, and figured that what the other party was thinking was exactly the same as his.

With a flick of his long sleeves, the Water Cauldron also appeared, seemingly containing an inverted ocean, its booming sound causing the surrounding void to crack inch by inch.

But that's not all. He changed his stances one after another, and suddenly a moon shadow appeared behind his head. As the clear light flowed, it shredded the chains into dust. This was the first glimpse of the immortal technique "Moon in the Water".

The moon's shadow appeared illusory, but in reality, every ray of light was solidified water elemental energy, silently tearing apart even the clear blue waves of Gong Qingli wherever it passed.

Faced with immortal techniques, Gong Qingli was equally troubled, so she simply ignored them and caused the Azure Mirror to suddenly flip over!

The next moment, heaven and earth reversed, and the void beneath Chen Mu's feet transformed into a colossal vortex. Countless emerald-scaled snake shadows emerged from the vortex, tearing and biting, while a powerful wind carrying a chilling Daoist aura pressed directly at his soul.

The members of the Gong clan who were watching from afar all made hand seals to protect themselves, but they were still shaken pale by the aftershocks.

Back at the main location, Chen Mu strolled leisurely, and the Water Cauldron suddenly swelled to a hundred feet, the torrent gushing from its mouth condensing into nine Xuan Water Dragons.

But then one could see the dragon's head holding the moon and its tail sweeping across the universe. Not only did it forcefully restore the upside-down world to its original state, but one of the dragons also suddenly exploded, transforming into a rain of divine swords that pierced straight into the Xuanjian mirror!

This was Chen Mu's sudden inspiration to integrate the "Six Ding Dispelling Calamity Sword" into the water magic.

Gong Qingli remained unmoved, but Xuanjian suddenly split into eight faces, engulfing all the sword rain.

But the next moment her pupils shrank, and she found that the divine sword light that should have dissipated had actually re-condensed in the mirror world, and even faintly transformed into the figure of the Six Ding Gods holding a sword. The mirror surface cracked instantly, and the backlash made her throat taste bloody.

She was terrified. How could such an ordinary Taoist technique possess such power? In comparison, it was almost on par with the immortal technique "Moon in the Water" that her opponent possessed.

Little did they know that Chen Mu was actually bullying them.

To verify the feasibility of his idea, he secretly used his second Dao Fruit just now, giving rise to the divine intent Dao Fruit of the "Six Ding Dispelling Calamity Sword". With this blessing, the power of this Dao technique greatly increased, catching Gong Qingli off guard...

With Gong Qingli's limited knowledge, she naturally couldn't guess the reason behind it and thought that Chen Mu had hidden his cultivation level.

Seeing that this method was indeed feasible, Chen Mu no longer risked trying it, and pointed his finger like a sword towards the sky, causing all the water within a hundred miles to boil.

Then it seemed as if the sky had been torn open, and a bright moon fell from the sky, the main body of the Water Cauldron could be vaguely seen in the moon's shadow.

Under immense spiritual pressure, Gong Qingli's hairpin snapped, her black hair danced wildly, and as she clenched her silver teeth, the Xuanjian shattered and reformed, transforming into a sky-covering azure curtain.

The ancient scene of returning to the void appeared on the screen, with a giant Kun swallowing the sea and a black tortoise carrying a mountain. The majestic Daoist aura actually held the falling moon up for three breaths.

She took the opportunity to bite her tongue, and her blood essence turned into blood-red seal script that disappeared into the green curtain.

"town!"

With a low shout, the illusion of the Void suddenly solidified. Chen Mu felt as if he were trapped in an abyss, and even the Water Cauldron groaned in despair.

Hong Wuyai's expression changed drastically in the distance. This was clearly a half-transmitted immortal technique of Gonggong to suppress the four seas. How could it be used by someone below the sixth rank?
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(End of this chapter)