I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 626 Water Cloud Robe (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

The jade slip contained very little information, which could be summarized in just three words.

Urgent! Urgent! Urgent!
They didn't say what they should have said, probably because they were afraid that key information would be discovered by the alliance.

Jiang Yi grabbed his messy hair, his intelligence gradually returning. He thought that if even the Mountain and Sea Alliance had to keep it from him, it must be something big, and it must be related to the Demon Tide.

The Dream Immortal Sect is mentioned, but it's definitely not the most important one.

They only used the Dream Fairy Sect as an excuse to summon her back to the sect; otherwise, as the leader of an island, the alliance would certainly not have allowed her to leave so easily.

They also specifically instructed her to bring the Flower Demon back with her.

"Yi, are you going out?"

Hua Gu peeked half her head out from behind the pile of rubble at the door. Two years ago, she had stabilized her cultivation and entered the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm. She usually cultivated for a few days and then went out to work for a few days to lighten Jiang Yunye's burden.

Hua Gu smiled, her eyes crinkling into crescent moons, and ran out from behind the pile of rocks, presenting a long dress to Jiang Yi like a treasure.

"Here you go! I made it!" Hua Gu lowered her head shyly. "It's woven from the water cloud silk I found in the crystal palace in the Nine Cauldrons Secret Realm."

Jiang Yi took the long dress; it felt cool and smooth to the touch, like scooping up a handful of flowing seawater.

She gently unfolded her dress, revealing an exceptionally clear and translucent light blue hue, like the purest shallow sea, without the slightest impurity.

Without elaborate embroidery or beadwork, the silk thread itself exudes a warm and understated luster, like the shimmering light of water rippling in the sunlight, possessing a tranquil and sophisticated elegance.

"This Water Cloud Silk..." Jiang Yi brushed the fabric of the skirt, "does it also incorporate the power of the Dark River Weak Water from the Ink Dragon King?"

When Jiang Yi used his divine sense and magical power to probe the skirt, they were annihilated by the annihilating power of the Styx River when they touched it.

"Ok!"

Hua Gu nodded vigorously, her little face serious.

"I pestered Zhu Xin for a long time before he taught me how to safely draw a trace of Weak Water Qi into it. When you wear it like this, your whole body will be like a cloud of naturally flowing water mist between heaven and earth. It will be difficult for others to pinpoint your exact location with their divine sense. If someone attacks you, the power in the skirt can also help you 'annihilate' most of the force of the attack, allowing your body to dissolve the force like water, making you less likely to get hurt."

Hua Gu's pure intentions instantly filled Jiang Yi's heart with warmth.

"It must have taken a long time, right?"

Hua Gu's face turned even redder, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, and her voice became even softer.

"Well... it hasn't been long, it's just... I was thinking about doing things better. Zhu Xin said our world might be a big dream, and I'm afraid... afraid that one day this dream will suddenly end, and I won't have had a chance to tell you properly..."

Hua Gu paused, took a deep breath, and mustered the courage to look Jiang Yi in the eye.

"Thank you, Yi! Thank you so much, thank you for saving me from this predicament, for letting me know how high the sky is and how wide the sea is, for showing me so many wonderful things, so many good people, and... and so many things that I would fight to protect."

Hua Gu's smile blossomed like a lotus after the rain, delicate, bright, and sincere.

"Meeting you and being with you is the greatest blessing of my life."

Jiang Yi listened quietly, feeling as if the softest feather had brushed against her heart, a warmth accompanied by a touch of bittersweetness spreading instantly.

"Silly Flower Girl..."

Jiang Yi reached out and gently brushed a stray hair from Hua Gu's forehead, her voice filled with a tenderness and affection that she herself was unaware of.

"You deserve all of this, all the good things in the world. Everything you have is the result of your hard work. Whether this world is real or illusory, you will always be my most important partner."

Hua Gu blushed even more at Jiang Yi's blunt words. "Oh! Let's not talk about this anymore. Sit down and I'll help you comb your hair and change your clothes."

With the precious robe on, Jiang Yi's entire demeanor changed. She seemed to be enveloped in a hazy, watery aura, as if she had merged into the watery spiritual energy of heaven and earth, truly possessing a touch of 'ethereal and fairy-like' charm.

Hua Gu also styled her hair into a simple and elegant bun, securing it with a lustrous jade hairpin. A few strands of hair fell naturally to her temples, adding a touch of casual and natural fairy-like charm.

"Alright!" Hua Gu stepped back two steps and carefully examined her masterpiece.

"It looks beautiful! My cooking skills are really good!"

Hua Gu's eyes were full of appreciation and satisfaction, as well as a confidence she had never had before.

Jiang Yi looked at her refreshed self in the mirror, and at Hua Gu, whose eyes were smiling and who looked pure and innocent, and her heart softened.

"Thank you, Aunt Hua, I really like this gift. Alright, go and tell everyone that we should head back to our sect. My master and the others are waiting for us."

"Ok!"

Hua Gu took two steps back, her gaze lingering on Jiang Yi, before finally turning into a cloud and leaving the cave with a silly grin.

Jiang Yi also emerged from the dimly lit cave and flashed to the summit of the mountain.

The warm sunlight instantly bathed her entire body, carrying the unique salty scent of the sea breeze and the fresh aroma of island vegetation, instantly reviving her senses that had been stiffened by a long sleep.

The scene before her made her pause slightly, even feeling as if she had been transported to another world.

Six years ago, when she went into seclusion, Kunlun Pass was just a rudimentary Bagua city, but now it has become a truly prosperous and magnificent city.

The main city is situated in the center of the island, with eight wide main roads radiating out from the Purple Sky Ancient Tree, where people come and go in an endless stream.

Cultivators in various attire moved among them, including disciples adorned with sect insignia, weary wandering cultivators, and shrewd and capable merchants.

The sounds of laughter, bargaining, and the neighing of spirit beasts mingled together, creating a vibrant and bustling atmosphere.

On both sides of the street, the shops were already open for business. The most eye-catching were naturally the Nine Heavens Cloud Pavilion, the Myriad Elephant Pavilion, and the Cloud Crane Pavilion owned by the Cangling Sect. The signs on the tall and magnificent pavilions were shining with spiritual light arrays, and were dazzling.

The smaller shops also had their own unique features, with talismanic light flowing across the various signs and shop protective arrays.

Three more large-scale ports have been added around the island, with masts standing tall on the docks and all kinds of merchant ships and small passenger boats neatly moored.

The giant puppets loaded and unloaded cargo at the dock, unloading minerals and spiritual materials from various islands, and loading goods produced in Kunlun Pass onto ships to be transported to various parts of Zhenmo Pass.

Boats come and go on the sea, their sails dotting the horizon, creating a bustling scene at a maritime hub.

Jiang Yi nodded in satisfaction, "I really do prefer the feeling of waking up after a good night's sleep and everything being done."

The city remained the same as before, without any patrols or guards, but everyone was very orderly.

Jiang Yi glanced around and his gaze fell on the main city gate to the north. There, next to several thick stone pillars, several cultivators were hanging upside down in mid-air!

Their bodies were slightly petrified, with only their eyes still able to move in terror and despair. Beside these 'human warning signs,' a thick, tough, green vine swayed nimbly like a living snake.

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!
A crisp, resounding whipping sound rang out rhythmically as the vines struck precisely the only part of the petrified cultivators' bodies where they could still feel pain: their buttocks.

With each jerk, the cultivators' eyes widened, tears welled up, and they choked back sobs, unable to even utter a wail.

The cultivators who witnessed this scene all tensed up, instinctively shrinking their necks and slowing their steps considerably. They secretly warned themselves and those around them that they must not act rashly within Kunlun Pass and must be careful with their words.

Even the most inconspicuous blade of grass within the pass could be an informant of the Azure Sky Demon Lord. Violating the island rules would result in being petrified and then hung at the city gate for public display. In severe cases, one would even be whipped!

Everyone consciously walks along the right side of the road, keeps their voices down during transactions, and even when they have disagreements or quarrels, they do so with smiles and gently inquire about each other's ancestors. The whole city maintains a peculiar sense of order amidst the hustle and bustle.

Several streaks of light rose from various parts of the island, all converging on Wangbei Tower.

As soon as Jiang Yi stepped into the Wangbeilou council hall, he heard Jiang Yunye's angry shouts.

"You can leave, but Hua Gu must stay!"

(End of this chapter)