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Chapter 617 Knowing There Are Tigers in the Mountains, I Still Venture into the Tiger's Den (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
He suddenly bit his tongue, spitting a mouthful of blood onto the "Boundary-Breaking Sword".

The sword suddenly blazed with black light, and twelve black sword energies emerged like dragons from the sea, temporarily forcing the golden chains back.

"Want to escape?"

Master Xuanling sneered, and nine golden talismans flew out from his sleeve, "Locking the Heavens and Sealing the Earth!"

Nine golden rays instantly transformed into a "net of heaven and earth," sealing off an area of ​​ten miles in radius.

Li Yunjing's escape light crashed into the golden light barrier and was actually bounced back!
"You think you can trap me?"

Li Yunjing sneered and slashed down fiercely with the "Boundary-Breaking Sword" in his hand, actually tearing a crack in the golden light screen!
"what?!"

Xuanling Zhenren was shocked. "This is... the 'Boundary-Breaking Sword'?"

"How can it be!"

"Could there be such a treasure in the cave of True Lord Xuanyin?"

"You little beast! This is a treasure belonging to my 'Tianluo Dao Sect'!"

"You must die!"

Xuanling Zhenren's eyes were sinister, and he was almost gritting his teeth, his anger reaching its peak.

"You want me dead? Go ahead and catch up with me then!"

Taking advantage of the moment, Li Yunjing bit his tongue and spat out a mouthful of blood essence onto the "Boundary-Breaking Sword": "Blood Escape Thousand Miles!"

"Buzz!"

The "Boundary-Breaking Sword" blazed with crimson light, instantly carrying Li Yunjing through the void, disappearing without a trace.

This legendary treasure, said to be able to cleave through the void and allow people to sneak into the upper realm, truly did not disappoint Li Yunjing. In just one strike, it allowed him to escape the range of divine sense of a Nascent Soul cultivator at the Great Perfection stage.

"hateful!"

Xuanling Zhenren emerged from the storm, his face ashen. "Send out the order: a nationwide manhunt for this brat! We must find him alive or dead!"

Thousands of miles away, Li Yunjing fell out of the void, his face as pale as paper.

He used secret techniques in succession, especially activating a treasure of the "Boundary-Breaking Sword" level, which almost exhausted his spiritual power, but the outcome was good, and he finally shook off his pursuers.

"Let's go to the vicinity of 'Boundless Island' first and meet up with Yue Wuyai!"

He swallowed a pill, regulated his breathing for a moment, and then transformed into a streak of light, speeding eastward.

A day later, Li Yunjing finally arrived at the outer waters of "Wuya Island".

He carefully concealed his presence and used a secret technique to send the agreed-upon signal.

A moment later, ripples appeared on the sea, and Yue Wuyai appeared quietly, piloting an inconspicuous light boat.

"Brother Li!"

Yue Wuyai lowered his voice, "Hurry up! The island is full of 'Tianluo Daozong' spies, we need to find another place to meet up."

"Hmm! It seems there's no hope of returning to the 'Azure Sea Palace' area."

Li Yunjing thought for a moment and then instructed, "Let's head towards 'Tianluo Island'!"

"what!"

Yue Wuyai was startled and hurriedly asked, "Isn't this courting death?"

"This is called knowing there are tigers in the mountains, yet still heading towards the tiger's den!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "Our choice to go to 'Tianluo Island' is a matter of life and death. The people of 'Tianluo Dao Sect' will never expect us to do this!"

"All right!"

Yue Wuyai stared at Li Yunjing in shock. After a long while, he sighed and agreed with Li Yunjing's opinion.

"By the way, how many people did you bring with you on your spirit boat?"

After glancing at the spirit boat, Li Yunjing asked again.

"I didn't dare bring too many people! Only my four disciples and their hundred or so direct followers."

Yue Wuyai's mood darkened as he spoke.

Of the six thousand members of the sect, more than a hundred followed him out. The rest, even if they didn't die, would become slaves of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" and be forced to work until they died.

It can be said that the "Wuya Sect" was wiped out.

Yue Wuyai's initial idea was quite good, but who knew that things would develop to this extent? This made him extremely distressed, and he had no choice but to painfully give up the vast majority of people.

Among these people were even collateral relatives of his four true disciples.

And now, these people don't even know if they have a way to return alive from the "Tianluo Sea Area" to the "Bihai Palace" Sea Area!

"Alright! Everyone, change your clothes!"

Li Yunjing nodded and instructed, "Destroy all traces of 'Wuyamen'. We'll disguise ourselves as an ordinary merchant caravan and head to 'Tianluo Island' as a merchant caravan!"

"it is good!"

Yue Wuyai was taken aback, then realized what he meant and nodded secretly.

Li Yunjing is meticulous; this idea is really good.

Despite its heavy guard, Tianluo Island is the center of the Tianluo Sea, and countless cultivators come and go every day to trade.

These hundred or so people, hidden among hundreds of thousands or even millions, greatly enhanced their safety.

After Yue Wuyai gave the order, the members of the "Wuyai Sect" quickly changed their appearance. Li Yunjing took out several sets of ordinary merchant clothes and put them on. He also wrapped the "Breaking Boundary Sword" with strips of cloth to disguise it as ordinary goods.

He dared not put this sword into his storage magic item.

Recently, he was being hunted down by a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator at the Great Perfection stage. One wrong move and he would die instantly.

Now, he needs to keep the "Boundary-Breaking Sword" firmly in his grasp at all times, and flee immediately at the slightest sign of trouble.

As for Yue Wuyai and the others?
Li Yunjing was truly powerless to save them.

He calculated that it would be difficult for a second-level Nascent Soul cultivator to defeat him, but a higher-level True Person would be more troublesome, especially those at the fifth level of the Nascent Soul realm. They would likely not be able to withstand more than a few moves before being killed on the spot.

Yue Wuyai then took out the caravan flag he had prepared beforehand: "Mingjing Chamber of Commerce"!
The flag of the "Mingjing Chamber of Commerce" fluttered at the bow of the ship, and everyone on the entire spirit boat changed their demeanor, adopting the style of merchants.

This "Mingjing Chamber of Commerce" is not fake!
It is considered a fairly well-known small business association in the "Tianluo Sea Area".

However, this is just one of the pseudonyms Yue Wuyai created.

As an undercover agent, Yue Wuyai was well aware of the principle of having multiple burrows, and his disciples and grand-disciples also knew their ancestor's thoughts. They had all been trained in these chambers of commerce and branches.

With this act, even Li Yunjing couldn't see through the disguise.

Not long after sailing towards "Tianluo Island", several warships flying the "Tianluo Dao Sect" flags could be seen cutting through the waves on the distant horizon.

Li Yunjing stood at the bow of the ship, calmly observing the approaching "Tianluo Daozong" warship.

He completely concealed his aura, disguising himself as an ordinary steward at the third level of Foundation Establishment.

"Stop the ship for inspection!"

A Golden Core cultivator arrived on a flying sword, followed by more than ten Foundation Establishment disciples.

Yue Wuyai immediately put on a fawning smile and stepped forward: "Immortal Master, we are from the Mingjing Chamber of Commerce. We just brought some spiritual materials from Cuiyun Island."

"'Mingjing Chamber of Commerce'?"

The Golden Core cultivator looked at everyone suspiciously. "Show me your waist tokens and merchant guild licenses. I need to check them!"

"Yes!"

Yue Wuyai bowed and scraped as he took out a gilded waist tag and a leather scroll from his storage bag. The waist tag was engraved with the cloud pattern emblem of the "Mingjing Chamber of Commerce" on its edge.

When the files were opened, a trade permit bearing the red seal of the "Tianluo Haiyu" Chamber of Commerce was revealed.

This license was issued by the "Tianluo Daozong" and has official backing.

The Golden Core cultivator scanned the file with his divine sense, his gaze lingering for a moment on the entry "Specializing in low-grade spiritual herbs," before suddenly staring at the bulging strip of cloth around Li Yunjing's waist: "What's that tied around your waist?"

"In reply to the Immortal Master, I was injured when I was young, and I always need to wear a brace on my waist to stand for long periods of time."

Li Yunjing's heart pounded, but he put on a simple, honest smile.

What he's wrapped up is the "Boundary-Breaking Sword"!
To Li Yunjing's surprise, the man didn't inspect the goods, but instead focused on his personal belongings.

He raised his hand to untie the strip of cloth, but was stopped by the Golden Core cultivator who waved his sleeve: "Forget it, don't offend this immortal's eyes."

The cultivator casually tossed the scroll back and snorted coldly, "Get lost!"

"This man is named Wang Qi. He is the outer sect inspector of the Tianluo Dao Sect and is notorious for his greed and avarice."

After the spirit boat set sail again, Yue Wuyai wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and transmitted his voice to Li Yunjing: "When he scanned you with his divine sense just now, I placed ten mid-grade spirit stones under the dossier."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow, then suddenly realized what was going on.

It turns out this person was using this as an excuse to extort money!

Three days later, after several inspections, the spirit ship finally arrived at the merchant ship anchorage off the coast of Tianluo Island.

The journey was not smooth, but fortunately, such inspections could not be carried out by Nascent Soul Realm cultivators. Ordinary Golden Core Realm elders leading the team were simply not capable of detecting anything unusual.

As for why the "Tianluo Dao Sect" didn't send a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator?

No matter how powerful the "Tianluo Dao Sect" was, it did not have the ability to scatter experts of that level in all directions on the vast ocean and inspect every ship.

Li Yunjing gazed at the towering watchtower on the island; the eerie light emanating from its spire made him quite nervous.

If they were discovered now, they would be truly finished.

The one who is in charge of "Tianluo Island" is the Nascent Soul Ancestor!

“The Mingjing Chamber of Commerce has a shop on the west side of the island. Let’s go there to settle down first, and then try to contact the people from Haiyuan Pavilion.” Yue Wuyai pointed to the rows of shops in the distance: “Once Haiyuan Pavilion has handed over the mission, we can load up a batch of goods and continue our voyage.”

"Alright! Let's try other routes, head east, bypass the 'Tianluo Sea Area', and see if there's a way to return to the 'Bihai Palace' sea area from the north and south."

Li Yun nodded at the scenic spot.

Given the current situation, we have no choice but to take a long detour, which will take three to five years, before returning to the "Azure Sea Palace".

Going directly through the "Tianluo Sea Area" is absolutely not an option!
Li Yunjing's identity has been exposed, and the experts of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" will definitely block the border, not giving him a chance to escape.

Li Yunjing naturally knew which option to choose.

After discussing it, Li Yunjing and Yue Wuyai held a meeting to instruct their subordinates to prepare to go ashore.

As soon as the group stepped onto the dock, they heard a commotion ahead.

Dozens of disciples from the "Tianluo Dao Sect" charged in recklessly.

"Get out of my way!"

The disciples of the "Tianluo Dao Sect" were extremely fierce. They raised their whips, and some people in the crowd who were unable to dodge were lashed several times, screaming in agony.

"Heh! You reap what you sow!"

Li Yunjing sneered as he dodged the disciples, thinking disdainfully to himself.

Given this style of work, although the cultivators from all sides in the "Tianluo Sea Region" dared not speak out in anger, the hatred had already been formed. When the "Tianluo Dao Sect" was in power, they naturally had nothing to say.

However, if the "Tianluo Dao Sect" declines, those forces will inevitably retaliate like wolves, tearing at it with ferocity.

This scene pleased Li Yunjing greatly.

This is the way the "Tianluo Dao Sect" operates on "Tianluo Island," not to mention other places.

Having evaded numerous checks and paid a sufficient amount of spirit stones, Li Yunjing, Yue Wuyai, and their group finally arrived at the Mingjing Chamber of Commerce's headquarters.

After everyone settled in, Li Yunjing decided to go out and gather some information.

With enough experience, Yue Wuyai was able to complete the transaction, accept the mission, and take the opportunity to set sail.

Tianluo Island was so prosperous that it was comparable to a continent. In the city at the port, he witnessed the power of the Tianluo Dao Sect.

Walking on the streets of "Tianluo Island", Li Yunjing couldn't help but marvel at it.

The wide cobblestone road can accommodate eight horse-drawn carriages side by side, and shops line both sides, their colorful signs gleaming in the sunlight.

The air was filled with the fragrance of spiritual tea and elixirs, which mingled with the salty sea breeze to create a unique aroma.

"Top-quality deep-sea coral! Three thousand years old!"

"Mysterious Iron and Refined Gold, the top choice for weapon forging!"

"True Essence Pills on clearance sale! Selling for any price!"

The cries of hawkers came one after another.

Li Yunjing noticed that almost every stall had disciples dressed in "Tianluo Daozong" attire standing in front of them, blatantly collecting "management fees".

Here, you can't just pay a fee and set up a stall for a whole day.

This is based on the number of transactions, from which a cut is taken.

When Li Yunjing saw this, he secretly clicked his tongue in amazement. This was too ruthless!

Isn't this going to drain these other sects, families, and independent cultivators dry?
"No wonder the 'Tianluo Dao Sect' is so powerful! They get their resources through exploitation!"

Li Yunjing finally understood!

Turning the corner, an inn came into Li Yunjing's view.

This inn, named "Yunhai Pavilion," is quite luxurious. The five-story pavilion is constructed entirely of sandalwood, with wind chimes hanging from the eaves that make a clear, melodious sound when the wind blows.

The two jade unicorns in front of the gate are lifelike, with luminous pearls embedded in their eyes that give off a soft glow even in the daytime.

"We should still book a room! Just in case."

After thinking for a moment, Li Yunjing walked into the inn.

"Please come in, guest officer!"

Seeing Li Yunjing's extraordinary bearing, the waiter quickly bowed and asked, "Do you need a room?"

"Hmm! Are there any decent rooms?"

Li Yunjing looked around the hall before asking leisurely.

"You've come at the perfect time, sir. There's just one top-class room left."

The waiter, all smiles, led Li Yunjing through the carved corridor, saying, "The room is equipped with a small spirit-gathering array, and a pot of 'Azure Sea Cloud Sprouts' is served daily."

Upon reaching the third floor, push open the sandalwood door carved with a landscape painting, and you'll find the interior furnishings extremely luxurious.

The floor was covered with warm jade, which warmed the soles of the feet when stepped on; a cultivation platform carved from a single piece of cold jade stood in front of the window; most astonishingly, a luminous pearl floated above the bed, its brightness adjustable at will.

"Hmm! Looks good!"

Li Yunjing nodded and casually asked, "How many spirit stones a day?"

"This place costs fifty spirit stones per day."

The waiter handed over a jade token, saying, "With this, you may freely enter and exit the spiritual spring in the backyard."

"So expensive?"

Li Yunjing was taken aback, not expecting the price to be so high!
This price was far beyond his expectations.

"The top-tier rooms are equipped with a spirit-gathering array, a quiet room, and complimentary spirit tea. You can also use the spirit spring in the backyard. The price is very reasonable."

The waiter wore a smile, showing no change in emotion.

Clearly, Li Yunjing wasn't the only one who complained about the high prices here!

After a moment's hesitation, Li Yunjing took out two hundred low-grade spirit stones.

With a light tap of his finger, the spirit stones were neatly stacked and flew towards the waiter.

"Stay here for four days."

Li Yunjing said in a deep voice.

"okay!"

The waiter's eyes lit up, and he quickly put away the spirit stones. "If you need anything, Immortal Master, please ring the bell at any time. This is your room activation jade slip, valid for only four days!"

"it is good!"

Li Yunjing nodded and accepted the jade slip.

After the waiter left, Li Yunjing immediately set up three layers of restrictions in the room.

He flicked his fingertips, and three concealment talismans were placed on the doors, windows, and bed.

After doing all that, he began to carefully inspect the room.

He gently tapped the wall to listen for the echo, scanned every corner with his divine sense, and finally cast a detection spell on the luminous pearl.

After confirming that the "luminous pearl" was just an ordinary lighting artifact, Li Yunjing sat down in the quiet room.

He took out the "Boundary-Breaking Sword" and began refining the treasure.

Nowadays, to ensure safety, one must rely on the "Boundary-Breaking Sword," a treasure capable of traversing space, even more powerful than the teleportation of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator.

"Two hundred spirit stones for four days, this 'Haitian Pavilion' really dares to ask for an exorbitant price."

Li Yunjing muttered to himself, his gaze sweeping over the "Spirit Gathering Array" patterns on the wall. The key to the array was actually a low-grade spirit stone.

He casually picked out a spirit stone, crushed it into powder with the flow of spiritual energy in his palm, and then filled it back into a high-grade spirit stone.

With his Golden Core cultivation level, using a low-grade spirit stone "Spirit Gathering Array" is simply a joke.

It's not even icing on the cake.

Just as the improved "Spirit Gathering Array" was set up, a quarrel suddenly broke out outside the window.

Li Yunjing frowned and stood up. Through the gap in the barrier, he saw two gray-robed cultivators being stopped at the end of the corridor by the waiter. One of them had a jade pendant with the words "Tianluo" engraved on it hanging from his waist.

"Bring out your sect leader! We are from the 'Tianluo Dao Sect'! How dare you stop us?"

A gray-robed monk shoved the waiter aside, his voice filled with anger, "You are simply lawless!"

"Humph!"

The waiter was not to be outdone; with a shout, more than a dozen waiters rushed over.

“My master is Elder Wang Yun of the Tianluo Dao Sect. How dare you touch my master’s property and come here to beg for his money?”

The waiter sneered repeatedly, showing no politeness whatsoever.

Before he could finish speaking, more than ten men behind him, each wielding a ring-pommel sword, grinned menacingly at him.

"Good heavens! This is a dogfight! If I didn't know better, I would have thought it was a shady business!"

Li Yunjing chuckled softly; he had finally figured out what was going on.

There's a lot of internal strife within the Tianluo Dao Sect!
It seems that wherever there are people, there is a social dynamic; this is an unavoidable situation.

Just as the two men in gray were caught in a dilemma, a woman in a moon-white robe stepped out.

"So what if it's Wang Yun?"

With a flick of her sleeve, ice flames erupted, instantly freezing the knives in the waiters' hands into shards of ice. "The sect has issued a strict order to inspect all places, including this inn!"

(End of this chapter)