Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 801 Visiting Various Factions and Building Small Alliances (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Could it be that the entrance to the ruins has already been discovered?"

Su Guo asked in surprise.

"Not like."

Jin Shouyun squatted down, dipped his finger in the soil that still smelled strangely burnt, and rubbed it. "This fluctuation is too weak and unstable. It's more like it triggered some kind of teleportation trap, or... it was swallowed by a spatial rift."

As everyone focused on studying the trace, no one noticed that a tiny ripple silently spread across the mud not far behind them.

The long-lurking Xie Wuyi's eyes flashed with extreme cruelty and excitement.

"It's now!"

He roared inwardly and his hands suddenly formed a strange hand seal!

"Gululu!"

Suddenly, the entire swamp beneath Yu Zongzhe and the others began to churn violently!

Like boiling water, huge bubbles kept bursting, releasing an extremely strong and foul aura!

At the same time, the thick, impenetrable fog around them seemed to come alive, frantically pressing in and instantly stripping them of their already limited vision and spiritual sense!
"No! There's an ambush!"

Yu Zongzhe roared in alarm, "Form the array! Quickly form the Thunder Barrier..."

"Wow!!!"

Before he finished speaking, a sharp, piercing screech that seemed to penetrate the very soul suddenly rang out from the depths of the churning mud!

With a hiss, several enormous tentacles, thick and covered with sticky scales and ferocious suckers, suddenly tore through the mud and lashed out at the chaotic "Shenxiao Daozong" team with destructive force!
This is not an attack from an ordinary demonic or evil cultivator!
This was achieved by taking advantage of the unique environment of this place, which attracted the terrifying primordial monsters lurking deep in the swamp!
Xie Wuyi had no intention of taking action himself!

He wants to use someone else to do his dirty work!
The inherent danger of this desolate place will bury these "Shenxiao Daozong" disciples who are exploring the way, along with any clues they may find!
If you can't kill Li Yunjing, can't you at least kill the disciples of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"?

As long as Li Yunjing doesn't find out, he's not afraid of anything!
"Hold on!"

Yu Zongzhe's eyes were bloodshot as he frantically channeled his golden core spiritual power, unleashing bursts of lightning in an attempt to resist.

Jin Shouyun, Su Guo, and the others roared in anger, and various spiritual light shields and magical artifacts lit up instantly.

But their resistance seemed so pale and powerless in the face of those enormous tentacles that exuded an ancient and ferocious aura!
"Boom!"

The tremendous impact, the thunderous explosion, and the disciples' screams were instantly swallowed up by the thick fog and mud...

In the shadows in the distance, Xie Wuyi sensed the sudden burst of spiritual energy and the rapidly weakening screams, and a satisfied yet twisted smile appeared on his face.

"Hehe... Perfect... The scapegoat is taken care of, and I can also see what's hidden down there..."

He waited patiently, waiting for everything to calm down, waiting to reap the benefits.

The thick fog remained, and the swamp returned to its surface calm. Only the faint smell of blood and the ripples in the air testified to what had just happened.

As for the aura of Yu Zongzhe's team, it was already so weak that it was almost gone, as if they had been completely swallowed up by this terrifying swamp.

The deathly silence did not last long.

The churning mud seemed to still be savoring the insignificant "disturbance" from before.

The enormous, sucker-covered tentacles did not retract completely; instead, they slowly stirred in the murky mud, as if searching for more prey to tear apart.

The piercing hiss that seemed to penetrate the very soul turned into a low, satisfied gurgling sound that sent chills down one's spine.

Xie Wuyi remained patiently lurking, like a cold stone.

He could sense that the demon's aura had not gone away; on the contrary, it permeated the surrounding thick fog even more clearly, carrying a lazy yet dangerous sense of satisfaction.

"Wait a little longer... wait until this beast completely lowers its guard..."

He was calculating in his mind, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of greed and caution.

He not only wanted to confirm that all the people from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" were dead, but also wanted to see if what the demon was guarding, or what the commotion had just caused, was an entrance or clue related to the ruins.

Time passed little by little.

The stench and oppressive atmosphere of the swamp could drive anyone mad.

Suddenly, the huge, slowly churning tentacle froze!
The low gurgling sound stopped abruptly!

Instead, a piercing, pained, and furious scream filled the air!

"Wow!!!"

It was more tragic than ever before!
Immediately afterwards, the mud in that area surged wildly as if it had exploded!
Dark green, foul-smelling blood mixed with bits of flesh and sludge splattered everywhere!
A dazzling, even blinding, golden lightning bolt, like a sharp sword cleaving through the netherworld, suddenly burst forth from the depths of the swamp!
The lightning was extremely powerful and yang, carrying an awe-inspiring and inviolable righteous energy, which was completely out of place with the surrounding filthy and yin environment!
"How can it be?!"

Xie Wuyi's pupils suddenly contracted, and the sinister smile on his face froze instantly, replaced by an incredulous look of horror!

Yu Zongzhe staggered out of the center of the explosion, covered in blood, his Taoist robe torn to shreds, and his left arm twisted at an odd angle, clearly broken.

But he was gripping a longsword crackling with lightning in his right hand, the runes on its blade flickering on and off. Clearly, the earth-shattering blow he had just delivered was centered around this sword.

His face was as pale as paper, his aura was extremely weak, and his Golden Core stage cultivation fluctuations became extremely unstable, like a candle flickering in the wind.

Clearly, he paid an unimaginable price to launch this desperate counterattack, which may even have shaken his foundation.

Behind him, Jin Shouyun and Su Guo each supported him on one side. They were also covered in injuries and looked disheveled, but their eyes were unusually bright and determined.

Faint lightning flickered on their bodies, forming a weak combined shield that barely resisted the surging malevolent energy around them.

The other disciples... have disappeared without a trace, and their fate is predictable.

"Cough cough..."

Yu Zongzhe coughed up a few mouthfuls of blood, but his eyes were fixed on the tentacle monster that was thrashing wildly in agony. His voice was hoarse but resolute, "Beast... you think you can devour us... not so easy!"

In that life-or-death moment, knowing he could not escape, Yu Zongzhe did not hesitate to burn part of his golden core essence. He even risked the destruction of his magic weapon to activate his trump card, the third-grade superior "Evil-Slaying Thunder Talisman," and poured all his power into his natal magic sword, unleashing a strike that exceeded his own limits. He severely injured one of the demon's main tentacles and barely managed to tear open a path to survival!
"Walk!!"

Yu Zongzhe roared with his last bit of strength.

Without hesitation, Jin Shouyun and Su Guo mounted Yu Zongzhe and transformed into two dim streaks of lightning, fleeing desperately in the direction they had come from!

They didn't even dare to look back to see if the demon was chasing them; all they knew was to desperately burn their spiritual power and run as far as they could!

The severely wounded monster let out a deafening roar, its remaining tentacles pounding the mud and stirring up filth everywhere.

It seemed to have temporarily lost its target due to the intense pain and anger, or rather, Yu Zongzhe's strike, which contained the pure Yang energy of exorcising evil, made it instinctively wary and it did not immediately pursue.

In the distance, Xie Wuyi's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash! They can't even handle a few Foundation Establishment or Core Formation cultivators!"

He cursed wildly in his heart, cursing both the demon and Zong Zhe's stubbornness.

It looked like the cooked duck was about to fly away, and the other side was clearly at its last gasp...

A murderous glint flashed in Xie Wuyi's eyes!
"We can't let them go back alive with the news!"

He moved as if he were about to personally take action and completely wipe out the last remnants of the defeated army!

"Om..."

However, just as he was about to launch an attack, an extremely subtle yet boundless and terrifying divine thought, like an invisible tide, silently swept across the area.

This divine sense was cold and majestic, carrying an indifference that looked down on all living beings. Its level was far beyond that of the Golden Core stage, and even made Xie Wuyi, a demonic cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core stage, feel his soul tremble, as if he had been glanced at by the most terrifying being in the world!
Xie Wuyi froze instantly, his blood almost freezing!

"Transformation...to the Divine Transformation stage?!"

A thought that terrified him surged into his mind!

This is definitely a divine sense scan from a Nascent Soul Realm expert!

Are they reinforcements from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"?

Or were they other old monsters who were alerted by the battle just now?

No matter who it is, they are definitely not someone he can afford to mess with right now!

Without any hesitation, Xie Wuyi instantly extinguished all thoughts of attacking. With a concealment technique ten times more thorough than when he was hiding, he sealed away all his aura and even his life force, as if he had truly transformed into a lifeless swamp rock, sinking deep into the cold mud, not daring to even breathe.

The terrifying divine thought lingered briefly at this spot, seemingly probing the still-raging tentacle monster and the remaining traces of battle, before receding like a tide and disappearing without a trace.

After a very long time, only after confirming that the divine sense had truly departed did Xie Wuyi dare to cautiously extend a wisp of his divine consciousness. The auras of Yu Zongzhe and the other two had long since vanished into the horizon, clearly having fled far away.

"Damn it! You guys are lucky!"

Xie Wuyi emerged from the mud, his face ashen, and slammed his fist into a nearby dead tree, shattering it into dust.

Fall short!
Not only did he fail to annihilate the opponent, he almost got discovered by the divine sense of a Nascent Soul cultivator!
He looked somberly at the gradually subsiding monsters and the still foggy depths of the swamp.

"However... it wasn't all for naught."

A strange glint flashed in his eyes again. "At least it's confirmed that there's something strange down there, something that even a Nascent Soul cultivator would be paying attention to... Moreover, with so many elite disciples of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' dying, that bastard Li Yunjing should be feeling the pinch for a while!"

His figure flickered and disappeared into the mist once more, like ink dropped into the ocean, leaving no trace.

This setback made him more cautious and more eager for power.

He was determined to get the ruins!

The thought of taking revenge on Li Yunjing and the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" was also growing wildly in his heart.

……

On the other side, the discussions at "Burning Heaven Peak" had ended, and Li Yunjing left "Yuanyang Dao Sect" with Yuanyang Zhenren seeing him off.

Emperor Huangze is ambitious and wants to unify the world and become the leader of the "Tianlan Alliance". Li Yunjing also has his own plans.

After leaving "Burning Heaven Peak", Li Yunjing did not return directly to "Divine Firmament Dao Sect". Instead, he transformed into an inconspicuous cyan light and sped towards "Cang Kingdom".

His first stop was not a famous sect, but a seemingly inconspicuous mountain gate in the Cang Kingdom, the Qingyun Sword Sect.

The sect leader, True Man Qingsong, once sought refuge with the Shenxiao Dao Sect during the turmoil in the Cang Kingdom, resisting the rule of the Xuanbing Palace.

Their sect had long been affiliated with the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and was a staunch ally.

Now, True Man Qingsong has received a reward from the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and is considered a prominent figure within the "Cang Kingdom".

When Li Yunjing's escape light silently landed in front of the "Qingyun Sword Sect" mountain gate, Qingsong Zhenren had already led the entire sect to wait for a long time, their expressions extremely excited.

"Welcome, Sect Leader Li!"

Master Qingsong bowed first, and his disciples behind him followed suit, their eyes filled with fervor and awe.

To them, Li Yunjing was not only the leader of the alliance, but also a figure almost legendary.

"Fellow Daoist Qingsong, there's no need for such formalities. We're old friends, so there's no need for such politeness."

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, and with a gentle flick of his sleeve, a soft force lifted everyone up.

They entered the sect's main hall, which was simple yet elegant, and dismissed everyone else, leaving only the two of them.

"Sect Leader Li's personal presence must mean he has important matters to discuss?"

Master Qingsong personally served the spiritual tea, his expression respectful yet tinged with a hint of doubt.

Given Li Yunjing's current status and position, it is no ordinary person for him to personally visit his sect.

"There is indeed one thing."

Li Yunjing took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and said with a calm yet solemn expression: "Emperor Huangze intends to form the 'Tianlan Alliance' to deal with the impending calamity."

"what?"

Master Qingsong nodded: "The emperor of the 'Huangze Dynasty'? He wants to form an alliance?"

"Yes, the ambitions are no small matter."

Li Yunjing nodded, "The momentum of the alliance is hard to stop. My 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' has also decided to join."

"However, within the alliance, there is also a need for voices."

He changed the subject and looked at Qingsong Zhenren: "I wish to contact old friends and acquaintances in Cang Kingdom, Zhao Kingdom, Youyue Kingdom, Hengyue Mountain Range, Ming Dynasty, South China Sea, East China Sea, Yuan Dynasty and other places, so that we can help each other and advance and retreat together in the alliance. I wonder what Fellow Daoist Qingsong thinks?"

"Sect Leader Li has shown great kindness to our sect and to the Cang Kingdom!"

"If it weren't for the sect leader's protection back then, we would have been persecuted by the 'Mysterious Ice Palace' long ago, and how could my 'Azure Cloud Sword Sect' be where it is today?"

"Whatever command the Sect Master gives, Qing Song and the Qingyun Sword Sect will follow your lead without question!"

Upon hearing this, Master Qingsong stood up almost without hesitation and solemnly cupped his hands in greeting: "Within the alliance, my sect will certainly follow in the footsteps of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect'!"

His answer was resolute and without the slightest hesitation.

Both for public and private reasons, closely following the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is the wisest and most inevitable choice for the "Qingyun Sword Sect".

"Good! With your words, Fellow Daoist, I am relieved."

Li Yunjing smiled with satisfaction: "The alliance is newly established, and there are many details to consider. We will need the support of all our old friends at that time."

"Don't worry! I know how to choose!"

Master Qingsong laughed and said, "'Qingyun Sword Sect' and 'Shenxiao Dao Sect' are allies who advance and retreat together and share life and death. If we don't cooperate sincerely, are we going to choose to cooperate with some strangers?"

Master Qingsong understood Li Yunjing's meaning and naturally wanted to clearly state his attitude.

"very good!"

"There will be a calamity within the next hundred years. Just keep it to yourself and don't tell anyone else."

Li Yunjing laughed heartily, then immediately cautioned, "And don't talk nonsense about the 'Tianlan Alliance'! The alliance hasn't been established yet, and things aren't set in stone!"

"Sect Leader Li, rest assured!"

Master Qingsong felt a jolt in his heart, but quickly assured him that there was no problem.

In their subsequent conversation, Master Qingsong also inquired about the great calamity, and Li Yunjing selected some information he could share with him.

After leaving the Qingyun Sword Sect, Li Yunjing's escape light descended in succession to the Tingyu Tower in Zhao Kingdom, the Shadow Gate in Youyue Kingdom, and the Hundred Beasts Sect across the mountains...

These sects and families were all staunch allies who had gone through thick and thin with the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and whose interests were deeply intertwined.

They were all flattered by Li Yunjing's visit, and they readily supported and endorsed his proposal.

Individually, these forces may not be as dazzling as the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" or the "Kasyapa Baoguang Temple," but they are spread throughout the sphere of influence of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," with deep roots. When they unite, they become a force that cannot be ignored!
As for the "Louguan Dao", the "Northern Emperor Faction", and several major families of the Ming Dynasty?
Those were all die-hard fans, so Li Yunjing naturally informed them and wasn't worried that they wouldn't follow him.

Finally, Li Yunjing appeared at the headquarters of the "East China Sea Alliance".

Today, the actual leader of the "East China Sea Alliance" is the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Upon hearing that the sect leader had arrived in person, the leaders of various factions within the alliance gathered together.

Compared to sects inland, overseas cultivators are more direct and pragmatic.

They knew that if the Shenxiao Dao Sect had not defeated the sea tribes and the Mingxin Temple had not been established, and the Tianluo Dao Sect had not stabilized the situation, the East China Sea would not be as prosperous as it is today.

Li Yunjing's promise to fight for more benefits and a greater voice for the East China Sea within the "Tianlan Alliance" directly impressed them.

"Sect Leader Li, rest assured! The 'East Sea Alliance' and the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' will advance and retreat together!"

"That's right! Although Emperor Huangze is strong, we overseas cultivators are not to be trifled with!"

"In matters of the alliance, we only listen to Sect Leader Li!"

One meeting after another, one alliance after another was solidified.

After communicating with his old friends from various places, including "Flying Cloud Sect", "Holy Sound Sect", "Azure Sea Palace", "Lake Heart Island", and "Azure Wave Island", Li Yunjing also inquired about the "Ten Thousand Demon Swamp".

"The Swamp of Ten Thousand Demons?"

"There have indeed been frequent strange movements recently, and the evil aura is several times more intense than before. There have been several cases of cultivators disappearing in the outskirts, with no trace of them, neither alive nor dead."

The Palace Master of Bihai Palace frowned upon hearing this. "Some of my disciples risked their lives to investigate and reported that terrifying roars often came from the depths, along with strange spatial fluctuations, suggesting that... an ancient restriction is loosening."

Clearly, these local bullies were not to be outdone and were taking action.

The depths of the East Sea are fraught with danger, yet they cannot deter the cultivators' greed.

Everyone thinks they are the chosen one, able to snatch the richest opportunities from countless powerful figures in the cultivation world!
(End of this chapter)