Ascension to the Gods

Chapter 497 The Witch Picks Flowers
Xichi Mountain.

Mountain Stream Palace.

"Living in the sect is really comfortable."

Inside a wooden cabin, a man leaned against a bed, enjoying a massage from a maid. He half-closed his eyes, looking quite content.

His name is Zhao Xing.

He was originally an official of Xing'an Prefecture in Xisha Road, a desolate area of ​​the Demon Kingdom.

Not long ago.

Zhao Xing used the official's warrant to open the border gate of the demon kingdom.

The master of Xichi Pavilion was released into the desolate realm of the demon kingdom.

With a single inhale, the head of the West Pond Pavilion swallowed the entire Qingling Stream clean.

Thereafter.

Zhao Xing arrived at the West Pond Pavilion and got a lucrative job as a palace disciple.

All you need to do every day is eat, drink, and have fun; you don't need to do any specific work, yet you can receive a lot of support and resources.

"Okay, come here."

Zhao Xing used force to tear off the maid's light veil!
"grown ups!"

The maid cried out in surprise, waving her hands wildly, unsure of where to cover herself.

Just as Zhao Xing was getting interested and wanted to find some fun.

Suddenly, everything went blurry before my eyes.

He had somehow been teleported out of thin air and was now standing outside in a torrential downpour!
"Where am I!?"

"It's so cold!"

Zhao Xing's pupils contracted as he realized he was outside the house, and he was utterly horrified!
next moment.

He quickly circulated his inner energy to block the wind and rain.

There seems to be someone there!

Zhao Xing looked around, his gaze suddenly sharpening!
Not far away, stood a being in white robes.

The rain fell, but it couldn't wet the hem of the person's clothes.

"This person looks very familiar."

Zhao Xing was puzzled, so he circulated his profound energy and looked closely.

After seeing the person's appearance clearly.

Zhao Xing's heart skipped a beat, and his face turned as white as paper!

His body trembled violently, his face filled with disbelief!

"Lord Governor!"

This moment.

Zhao Xing considered countless possibilities.

just.

next moment.

His consciousness then plunged into darkness.

at the same time.

Jiang Jian casually grabbed Zhao Xing and tossed him into the dimensional space, not paying him much attention at all.

Arresting the government official was just a side effect.

Its primary purpose has always been to cleanse the Lingxi River.

This is a rare resource that all living beings in the Divine Platform Realm value.

Jiang speculated.

The master of Xichi Pavilion risked everything to enter the desolate realm of the demon kingdom in order to take this stream away.

There must be reasons behind this that are unknown to others.

after all.

Even though the Heavenly Law Sword Pavilion and the Xuan Shou Demon Kingdom are in a hostile relationship.

Even the Lord of Xichi Pavilion wouldn't be so blatant as to disregard the Demon Kingdom.

That's why he did it.

There is only one reason.

It is very likely that Qingling Creek will show signs of change and be promoted to a "luck resource"!
Luck resources are the most important core resource for a star lord-level power.

The spiritual materials and items it produces.

Not only is it of extremely high grade, but its quality is also excellent.

Using it for cultivation is incredibly efficient!
Jiang Jian had been pondering this before coming to Xisha Road.

Former Governor-General Zhang Xuan, as a loyalist of the Grand Tutor's faction, clearly had a bright future ahead of him.

No matter which government office they were assigned to, they would receive extremely high treatment.

But Zhang Xuan unexpectedly arrived in the desolate realm of the demon kingdom.

He served as governor in the remote Xisha Road.

This is completely illogical.

and.

Jiang Jian learned this by retrieving resource records.

During his tenure, Zhang Xuan used the Qingling Creek the most!

Regarding Qingling Creek.

He not only dispatched his personal guards to watch over the area day and night.

All the plumbers signed confidentiality agreements, and their time outside the home was strictly limited.

This is enough to explain.

Qingling Creek is not simple.

Also.

Jiang Jian was also pondering.

The Mirror Master Zhenjun personally issued an order explaining why he had come to Xisha Road.

In the formal assessment.

My performance was outstanding.

Level 7 bone structure.

No matter where it is placed, it will receive extreme attention.

but.

The Mirror Master True Lord, however, sent himself to the desolate Xisha Road, a barren region lacking resources.

This is completely inconsistent with the domineering and protective style of the Grand Tutor's Mansion.

The Mirror Master is, after all, a True Monarch of the Spirit Platform Realm.

Their status was noble, and their words were law.

Facing the voters of the Grand Tutor's Mansion.

It is impossible to explain every single detail of any matter clearly.

therefore.

Jiang Jian had a guess in his mind.

Xisha Road likely possesses a resource.

Moreover, these are resources unknown to other powerful and wealthy families!

This resource can support the cultivation of unparalleled geniuses!
Now it seems.

This resource is Qingling Creek!
The Grand Tutor personally issued an order, summoning him to Xisha Road.

The hidden meaning behind it is very likely that he wants to replace Zhang Xuan and take over Qinglingxi!
If my guess is true.

This is something that really can't be said face to face.

Only upon arrival can one truly understand.

after all.

The Mirror Master is the Grand Tutor of the Demon Kingdom.

To secretly hoard resources of destiny is not in accordance with the rules of the demon kingdom, nor is it befitting of a true lord.

therefore.

Given the Grand Tutor's prestigious position.

There won't even be a single reminder.

Everything.

Only when Jiang Jian takes office as the Xisha Circuit Commissioner and realizes the special nature of Qingling Creek, and understands it on his own, will he be considered qualified.

"anyway."

"After seeing Qingling Creek."

"Of course I know whether this guess is true or not."

After Jiang Jian captured Zhao Xing, he transformed himself.

In the pouring rain.

A bird took flight, braving the wind and rain, heading towards the depths of West Pond Mountain.

these days.

Jiang Jian already knew the location of Qingling Creek perfectly well.

Spiritual energy arrays exist in all four directions around it.

Only by breaking the formation can we see the true face of Qingling Creek.

Jiang Jian deduced that once the formation was broken...

The West Pool Pavilion Master, far away in the Sword Realm, had a high probability of sensing the anomaly here instantly.

Although according to the information provided by the Weaver Girl.

The Master of West Pool Pavilion will not be able to leave the Sword Realm for a short period of time.

but.

After all, he was a being at the Divine Platform Realm.

Perhaps, they've left some hidden tricks at Qinglingxi that they themselves won't be aware of.

"Really boring."

Inside the pavilion, two stewards sat on stone benches, playing chess casually.

"Staying here guarding the core of the formation is incredibly boring."

A deacon picked up a chess piece, casually placed it on the board, and began to complain.

The other deacon's expression changed, and he quickly shushed him, saying, "Don't talk nonsense. I heard Elder Ma say that this was the order personally given by the Pavilion Master before he left!"

The steward was startled: "Really?"

"Of course, would I lie to you?"

"I never expected this to be the Pavilion Master's order. No wonder the elders made such careful arrangements."

"By the way, what exactly is down there?"

"I don't know either, but when the formation was set up, I vaguely saw a glimmer of golden light."

"Golden light? Could it be some kind of treasure?"

"No matter what treasure it is, it has nothing to do with you! I'm warning you, don't you dare get any ideas you shouldn't have, or no one can protect you!"

"Don't rush, I'm just guessing, I'm not really going to go down and see."

"It better be this way."

As they spoke, the two continued playing chess.

just.

The two deacons were unaware.

A bird with its wings folded perched on the eaves of the pavilion.

next moment.

Transparent crystals, appearing from nothingness.

It spins rapidly and splits in two.

They disappeared into the heads of the two deacons, respectively.

Strangely, neither of them noticed and continued playing chess.

The birds flapped their wings and took flight.

In a short while, it disappeared into the rain.

soon.

Around the spiritual energy array, there were a full forty deacons. All of them were absorbed into the minds of the transparent crystals.

The bird perched on the cliff, flapped its wings, and transformed into a young man in white robes.

"Soul-stealing and mind-controlling".

Jiang Jian looked down at the canyon below, his eyes cold, his robe sleeves fluttering slightly.

This moment.

The forty deacons, located in different directions, all stopped what they were doing, stood up in unison, and walked toward the array eye they were responsible for!

Everyone, with blank expressions, simultaneously cast the incantation to activate the formation!

Boom!

The entire mountain range trembled!

The perfectly sealed spiritual energy array was rapidly receding in all directions amidst a roar!
next moment.

Ten thousand rays of golden light illuminated the high heavens!

The originally gray sky was turned into a brilliant gold!
Deep in the canyon.

A golden river suddenly appeared!
The river water has a golden hue and flows slowly.

It is full of life and brimming with inspiration!
just.

Compared to Qingling Creek in Xisha Road.

This golden stream has shrunk by more than ten times!
"It really is a resource of destiny!"

Seeing such a precious spiritual object.

Jiang Jian's eyes lit up!
When Zhang Xuan served as governor, Qingling Creek had already begun to change.

It's just that it wasn't obvious enough back then.

After being brought here by the master of Xichi Pavilion.

He used some unknown method to accelerate Qinglingxi's transformation.

Finally, Qingling Creek was truly upgraded to a "resource of fortune"!
"Really good stuff!"

Jiang sensed the surging and joyful spiritual energy below.

I felt a strong resonance throughout my body's spiritual energy!
If one practices in the golden stream.

My spiritual cultivation will surely advance by leaps and bounds!
At this time.

Many of the deputy pavilion masters and elders of Xichi Mountain also noticed the unusual golden light.

Their expressions changed drastically, and they rushed towards this place!
"receive."

Jiang Jian flashed down and waved his hand.

Dimensional space!

next second.

This golden stream vanished from the spot in a way that is incomprehensible to ordinary people!

Just a few seconds.

The entire Golden Clear Spirit Stream has completely dried up!
This canyon has been completely transformed into a yellow wasteland!
Even the spiritual plants and materials at the bottom of Qingling Creek, nourished by the creek water, were all taken away by Jiang Jianyi, leaving not a single blade of grass behind!

"what!"

Liu Lingxiao leaped to the top of the canyon, looked down at the dry canyon below, and his expression changed drastically!

"Where did the stream go?!"

"what happened!"

Liu Lingxiao suddenly turned around, his gaze sweeping over the group of elders, his eyes bloodshot!

The elders were also pale-faced, and no one dared to speak.

Remembering the instructions given by the Pavilion Master.

Liu Lingxiao swayed unsteadily and almost fell down!

"It's over!"

"It's all over!"

The next moment, Liu Lingxiao flung aside the people supporting him and flew down, lying on the ground without regard for his image, touching the sand at the bottom of the canyon, looking like a madman.

At this time.

No one noticed.

At the edge of the canyon, a bird took flight.

In a short while, it disappeared into the raging wind and rain, vanishing without a trace.

"Golden Clear Spirit Stream!"

"It's not just about the resources of the season."

"It's an invaluable treasure of destiny!"

Jiang Jian transformed into a bird and flew rapidly towards the Witch's Abyss.

He felt a slight sense of joy.

The Mirror Master possesses the Mirror of Heaven.

This Grand Tutor, who was at the Spirit Platform Realm, must have already sensed that Qing Lingxi was about to undergo a transformation.

His personal order to send him to a remote area to serve as a governor showed that he did not disregard him.

in contrast.

This shows the Grand Tutor's high expectations for himself!
just.

Somehow.

The West Pool Master of the Heavenly Law Sword Pavilion also learned of this matter.

Taking advantage of the vacuum of time after Zhang Xuan's death, this pavilion master, who was at the Divine Platform Realm, bribed Zhao Xing and Xu Kuo to steal Qinglingxi, who was about to undergo a transformation.

at this time.

The truth behind all the cases in Xisha Road has come to light.

"Borrowing the path through the Witch's Abyss, we return to the desolate Xisha Road."

Jiang Jian flapped his wings, and his speed increased faster and faster!

Amidst the rain curtain of the sky.

Its transformed bird form, like a sharp blade, pierced through the raging storm and sped toward the Witch's Abyss!
In the dimensional space.

The golden stream almost filled the entire space!

The golden stream surges and ripples, brimming with boundless inspiration.

Even the objects placed in the corners of the dimensional space were tinged with a golden light.

At this time.

At the foot of West Pond Mountain, there is the Sword Terrace Palace.

An elder stepped down, his expression serious: "Is Guest Elder Xu Yuan here?"

A few seconds later.

The girl in the gauze dress walked out of the main hall, bowed and said, "Reporting to the elder, my master is currently in meditation. If the elder needs anything, I will go and inform him immediately."

The elder's expression softened, and he said, "Indeed, something has come up. Please go in and inform them. I'll wait outside."

Li Wangshu replied, "Okay."

Then, she turned and walked into the main hall.

The elder stood there, looking at the Sword Platform Palace with envy in his eyes.

"This guest, Xu Yuan, is truly devoted to cultivation and has never been involved in worldly affairs."

"If only I could be as single-minded as him."

Just thinking about it.

A tall man strode out of the hall.

It was indeed "Xu Yuan".

"Elder Wei, you are a rare guest indeed."

Xu Yuan walked up to Elder Wei with a smile on his face.

Elder Wei stopped his thoughts and asked, "Guest Elder Xu Yuan, I am here on the orders of the Vice Pavilion Master to ask you if you have seen anything unusual recently."

Xu Yuan frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "Not long ago, I seemed to have seen a dazzling golden light deep in the West Pool Mountains. Is this what Elder Wei was talking about?"

"That's not it."

Elder Wei sighed and shook his head slightly. "Have any strange people been coming and going from your Sword Platform Palace lately?"

Xu Yuan said, "Besides my two disciples, there is no one else."

Elder Wei cupped his hands and said, "Then I won't bother you any longer."

"Elder Wei, please wait."

Xu Yuan reached out to stop him, his smile warm and friendly. "Since you've come all this way, please allow me to brew tea and burn incense to entertain Elder Wei. We can also exchange our swordsmanship insights."

Elder Wei looked troubled and still refused, saying, "Guest Elder Xu Yuan may not know, but a major incident has occurred at West Pond Mountain. I still have to go to the other elders' dojos to investigate the anomalies one by one. The matter of exchanging insights can only wait until next time."

Xu Yuan looked regretful: "If that's the case, I won't force you."

After the two said goodbye.

Elder Wei rode the flying boat and rose into the air.

In an instant, they left the Sword Platform Palace and flew into the depths of the mountain rain.

next second.

Xu Yuan, who remained standing in place, kept his original expression as his body crumbled inch by inch, eventually turning into scattered starlight.

……

Border of the Demon Kingdom, the Abyss of the Witch.

Jiang Jian noticed this as soon as he stepped inside.

There was a chilling, cold air about it.

They surged in from all directions.

"Someone has been here."

Jiang Jian revealed his true form, his expression solemn.

The Weaver Girl is not here.

The original sky island has vanished without a trace.

The rainbow bridge leading to the gate of the demon kingdom has also completely disappeared.

"The Governor-General of Xisha Circuit, Su."

A cold voice came from above the sky.

"How did you get into the Witch's Abyss?"

"And it's coming from the direction of the Heavenly Law Sword Pavilion?"

A woman in palace attire, her skirt billowing as she danced, landed.

Her face was ashen as she stared intently at Jiang Jian!

Simultaneously.

Jiang Jian recognized her as well.

The Flower-Picking Demoness, a subordinate of the Jade Pool Demon Lord.

Her cultivation level was slightly lower than that of the Weaving Age Witch.

but.

We are not far from the Divine Platform Realm.

I don't need to answer you.

Jiang Jian spoke coldly, without pausing, and then his figure flashed, rushing towards the demon kingdom barrier on the other side!
The first time I saw this woman.

Jiang Jian knew it.

The Flower-Picking Witch is a formidable opponent.

Being stopped by her is not a good thing.

The Jade Pool Demon Lord of the Divine Platform Realm might also be on his way back!

just.

The only way for me to return to the Demon Kingdom is through the Demoness Abyss!
nowadays.

The only option is to ignore the Flower-Picking Witch.

The immediate priority is to use the governor's token to open the border barrier.

"Stop!"

Seeing this, the Flower-Picking Witch's face turned icy cold, and she flicked her delicate hand!
A single piece of palace silk, in countless variations, rises in price with the wind.

In a short while, they crossed ten miles and blocked Jiang Jian's path!

at this time.

Before Jiang's eyes, all that remained were silk flower shadows!
All spiritual energy was completely isolated from the outside!
(End of this chapter)