Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1583 Yellow Dragon Kingdom

Between the vast and boundless heaven and earth.

The endless, winding mountain ranges lie like giant dragons on the earth, revealing their grandeur and antiquity.

A gentle breeze blows, and the endless greenery sways in the wind, emitting a soft rustling sound.

"Xuanyi Realm!"

Above the sky.

A young figure in a green robe floated down, his usually calm eyes now taking in his surroundings with great interest.

Although he had heard of this ancient land countless times, this was his first time setting foot in it.

Just as the Inner Star Sea holds a position within the entire Star Sea, the Xuan Yi Realm is the central core of the vast Xuan Nan Continent.

It can be said that the essence of the most prosperous cultivation civilization in the Xuannan Continent is located in this world.

Here, there are not only numerous peak forces standing at the pinnacle of heaven and earth, with powerful cultivators at the level of great cultivators, but also super sects with even more terrifying foundations, and even the only two Nascent Soul True Venerables—the Heavenly Lord—who truly governs the rules of the entire Xuan Nan Continent and overlooks all living beings, but also resides deep within this world.

"Master, this world is indeed quite special!"

The Sky-Splitter chirped, "The surrounding space feels noticeably heavier."

"That's absolutely right!"

Li Qing slowly looked down at the rolling mountains and land below.

An unprecedented sense of antiquity and profoundness greets you, with endless earth veins hidden deep within, mutually reinforcing and strengthening this world.

The next moment, Li Qing slowly pointed his finger, and strands of spatial power shimmering with blue light flowed out, instantly transforming into a spatial blue blade that cut through the surrounding space barrier. A narrow spatial rift slowly appeared, unlike the previous one which instantly tore through space. Then, as the spatial blue blade dispersed, the spatial rift accelerated its healing.

Everything confirmed Li Qing's feelings: the essence of this world was extremely profound.

Simply put, compared to the outside world, the impact of a full-force attack from a cultivator of the same cultivation level is weakened in this world.

"Let's find out exactly where we are first!"

Li Qing turned his gaze to the distance.

At the end of that direction, there seems to be a place where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converges, so there must be cultivators gathering there.

Since the opening time of the South Sea Immortal Palace has not yet been determined, he is not in a hurry to visit the Baili family immediately.

This is a good opportunity to take a trip to this ancient and prosperous land, and perhaps gain some insights.

However, just as he was about to leave...

But all he could see was a faint ray of light approaching him from the far end of the world behind him.

"Grandfather, I only have a mid-grade spiritual root. Do I really have a chance to join a top-tier sect?"

A patch of earthy yellow cloud drifted across the mountains, and a young boy in a white robe looked expectantly at an old man with white hair beside him.

"Of course!"

The white-haired old man smiled warmly: "Although Yun'er has a mid-grade spiritual root, she has been well-versed in the art of painting since childhood. She is very talented and just meets the requirements of the sect for recruiting disciples!"

"Otherwise, why would Grandfather have taken Yun'er all this way to the Upper Sect?"

Hearing his grandfather's words of affirmation, the young boy's eyes lit up with longing.
"If Yun'er can truly join the sect, she must diligently cultivate and help her grandfather and family in the future."

Seeing the boy's bright vision for the future, the old man smiled bitterly.

He knew in his heart that Yun'er was still young and did not yet know the cruelty of this cultivation world.

Leaving aside whether Yun'er can truly join the upper sect, even if she does, her future will not be smooth sailing. A low-level cultivator with no background and only average talent is destined for an extremely difficult path, and the competition within the upper sect is equally brutal.

Besides, he couldn't possibly wait until that day comes.

Just then, the young boy couldn't help but ask a new question: "Grandfather, why did all my childhood playmates who grew up in the Spirit Academy join the Yellow Court, instead of choosing to join the Upper Sect like I did?"

"Yun'er, have you forgotten?" The white-haired old man shook his head with a smile: "Whether it's the thirty-six upper sects or the seventy-two lower sects, they all have a limited number of disciples they can recruit. Not everyone is qualified to join them."

"The reason your grandfather was able to take you to the Upper Sect is because one of the elders there had a past relationship with the family, and thus he was able to make an exception and conduct a separate talent test on you."

As he spoke, the white-haired old man secretly shook his head.

If Yun'er had the talent of a superior spiritual root, he really wouldn't want her to join the upper sect. After all, in terms of future development potential, joining Huang Ting would definitely be the most suitable. But unfortunately, Yun'er only has a mid-grade spiritual root. Such talent would not be valued even if she joined Huang Ting. Moreover, the internal competition in Huang Ting is really too cruel and harsh.

For Yun'er's future, he chose to use the favor he had done back then to take her to the upper sect for a trial.

"It is said that the Upper Sect resides in a sacred land, independent of our Yellow Dragon Kingdom, and is high above us!"

Upon hearing the young man's praise, the white-haired old man secretly shook his head.

Yun'er's understanding of the outside world was limited to some ancient books, unaware that the upper sects were already declining and were being severely suppressed by Huang Ting.

"Once you arrive at the Upper Sect, Yun'er, remember to devote yourself wholeheartedly and fully showcase your artistic talent."

Just as the white-haired old man was earnestly instructing his grandson beside him.

Before they knew it, a young figure in a green robe had already appeared behind them.

"Where are you headed, fellow Daoist?"

The sudden sound instantly changed the white-haired old man's expression. He quickly pulled the young boy behind him and turned to look behind him with a nervous expression.

Upon seeing Li Qing's attire, the white-haired old man relaxed slightly, then quickly bowed and said, "This old man, Mo Guang, greets Your Excellency!"

However, the old man, who was only at the late Foundation Establishment stage, naturally understood that the other party was able to appear behind him silently, so his cultivation level must be far higher than his own, and he was probably a Golden Core realm expert.

"What sect did you two just mention as the 'upper sect'?"

Li Qing smiled gently.

Upon hearing this, the old man with the black light tightened his expression again. After a moment of inner struggle and hesitation, he still took the initiative to speak in a low voice: "If it is as you say, my grandfather and I are here to visit the Painting Heaven Sect!"

"Hua Tianzong?"

Li Qing smiled and shook his head.

He really didn't know about this sect. The information from that fellow Daoist Baili Luo didn't mention this so-called superior sect either.

"Then to which territory does this place belong?"

Before the old man with the dark light could speak, a small head peeked out from behind him, a curious little face asking, "Sir, you don't even know where this place belongs?"

"Yun'er, you mustn't be rude!"

The old man with the black light immediately reprimanded him.

"Your name is Yun'er?"

A gentle smile appeared on Li Qing's face.

"Replying to your question, my name is Mo Yun," the young boy said, emerging from behind and bowing respectfully.

"Then do you know what this place is called?"

"Of course!" the young boy said with a hint of confidence. "This place is the Yellow Dragon Kingdom, which belongs to the Southern Ming Domain!"

"The Yellow Dragon Kingdom possesses ten sacred sects, thirty-six superior sects, and seventy-two inferior sects. The King governs the Yellow Court and commands heaven and earth."

Li Qing smiled and nodded.

At that moment, he realized where he was.

The Xuan Yi Realm is divided into four regions: East, West, South, and North, as well as the Central Region where the Baili family resides.

The Southern Region is also known as the Six Southern Regions, each of which is governed by a top power. The Southern Bright Region is one of them, and the one that governs this region is the ancient and top power - the Bright Sun Sect.

"So it's the Yellow Dragon Kingdom!"

As a lot of information about Huanglong Kingdom surfaced in his mind, an interesting look appeared in Li Qing's eyes.

"This Yellow Dragon Kingdom is quite interesting!"

"This is not an ordinary country; the entire Huanglong Kingdom is a powerful and ancient orthodox force with a strong foundation, and that ruler is currently the strongest person in the Huanglong Kingdom."

Looking at the entire cultivation world, the mainstream is dominated by sects and families, and forces like the Yellow Dragon Kingdom are extremely rare.

More importantly, Huanglong Kingdom is not comparable to ordinary forces. It is said that its ruler is a powerhouse who is close to the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage, and there are quite a few late Nascent Soul stage powerhouses within its borders. Its foundation is comparable to some top forces.

"So, little guy, you want to join the Painting Heaven Sect?" Li Qing teased.

Before the young man could speak, the old man with ink-black light beside him quickly waved his hand and said, "Yun'er is just accompanying me to visit a friend. The so-called joining the Painting Heaven Sect is just something I made up on the spot!"

"But Grandfather just promised Yun'er."

Upon hearing Elder Mo Guang's denial, Mo Yun's face immediately showed a hint of grievance. "Why hide something as trivial as joining a sect?"

Seeing the reactions of the grandfather and grandson, Li Qing became even more curious.

"Sir, you are not from our Yellow Dragon Kingdom?"

The old man with the dark light seemed to have noticed something as well, and asked cautiously.

"That's right, I just happened to be passing by!"

Li Qing smiled and nodded.

Upon hearing this, the old man with the black light felt a sense of relief: "My lord, you are unaware of this."

"Our Huanglong Kingdom is different from the outside world. His Majesty has decreed that all those with spiritual roots must first join the Huangting Sect and are not allowed to privately join any major sect. Furthermore, major sects also have strict restrictions on recruiting disciples and are not allowed to privately enter the mortal realm to find disciples with spiritual roots."

"That's a brilliant tactic!"

Li Qing smiled gently.

That king's move was ruthless, a true act of cutting off the source of power, almost eliminating the rise of the major sects at their root, and bringing all the geniuses nurtured in this world under his command, the Yellow Court.

"Could those sects really enforce such harsh laws?" Li Qing chuckled. "They probably also secretly recruit talented disciples!"

The old man with the black light gave an awkward smile and did not continue to explain.

His purpose in coming here was essentially to use connections to secretly get Yun'er to join the Huatian Sect.

"This bird is so beautiful!"

A childish voice interrupted their conversation. Mo Yun looked excitedly at the Sky-Splitting Sparrow on Li Qing's shoulder, pointing with her little hand: "Grandfather, could you catch such a beautiful spirit sparrow for Yun'er someday?"

The old man with the dark complexion looked helpless.

This person is most likely a powerful Golden Core cultivator, and the demonic bird on his shoulder is certainly no ordinary creature; it must also be a powerful demonic beast.

He certainly didn't have the ability to get such a spirit bird for him.

On the other side, the Sky-Splitting Sparrow widened its demonic eyes.

"I am a descendant of a sacred beast of noble blood, yet you dare to covet me?"

Before it could even open its mouth to rebuke, it was met with a calm gaze, and it had no choice but to forcibly close its demonic eyes and remain motionless.

At that very moment.

Perhaps it was the naivety and innocence of youth that ignited Li Qing's playful spirit.

The next moment, a playful look appeared in Li Qing's eyes. He then reached out and grabbed the Sky-Splitting Sparrow, handing it to the young boy in front of him.

"How about letting it keep you company while you play?"

"You mustn't, sir! Yun'er is still young and doesn't know proper etiquette."

The old man with the dark light standing to the side quickly refused.

"It's alright!"

Li Qing smiled and waved his hand: "It's just a spirit bird, it won't hurt this little guy."

"Spirit Sparrow? I belong to the Sky-Splitting Sparrow clan, with noble blood."

The Sky-Splitter felt like crying but had no tears left to shed.

It is unbelievable that this dignified descendant of a sacred beast, a powerful demon king with noble blood, is now about to fall into the hands of a young human boy.

But thinking of its owner's gaze, it could only continue to play dead.

at the same time.

Mo Yun walked over with a face full of excitement: "Sir, is it going to die?"

"Why are your eyes closed and your body so stiff and rigid?"

The Sky-Splitter Sparrow's demonic eyes widened once again.

"dying?"

"I possess the bloodline of a sacred beast. Even if your entire lineage is wiped out, I will not die."

Li Qing smiled and flicked the Sky-Splitting Sparrow: "It's alright, it's just playing dead!"

Another calm gaze fell upon it, and the Sky-Splitter had no choice but to submit, voluntarily jumping onto the young boy's palm.

"What a beautiful bird!"

Mo Yun's face was full of joy. She held the Sky-Splitter Sparrow in one hand and gently stroked its red feathers with the other.

"I am the Heaven-Splitting Demon Lord!"

While inwardly cursing, the Sky Sparrow had no choice but to endure the 'torture' of the young boy.

the other side.

"I also want to travel around this cultivation world. Why don't we travel together with you two and take this opportunity to see what the so-called superior sect is like?" Li Qing said with a smile.

"Is Your Excellency also going to the Painting Heaven Sect?"

The old man with the dark light, on the contrary, showed a look of great joy: "It just so happens that there is a very prosperous market near that sect, which will definitely not disappoint you, sir!"

The journey to the Huatian Sect is still a long way off. With this esteemed person in charge, at least the grandfather and grandson are much safer.

At this moment, compared to the smiles of the three, the lone red spirit bird at the head of the group seemed utterly speechless.

"This old man's cultivation is so low, does that mean I'll continue to be toyed with by this young man?"

And so, the yellow cloud-like magical artifact continued its slow journey towards the Huatian Sect.

Along the way, Li Qing also learned a lot of detailed information about Huanglong Kingdom from the old man beside him.

The true rulers of Huanglong Kingdom are the Huang family, represented by the king. Their core power is the so-called Huangting, followed by the so-called Ten Holy Sects, Thirty-Six Superior Sects, and so on.

Moreover, the relationship between the various sects and the Huanglong Kingdom itself is even more complex.

On the one hand, all major sects must obey the orders of the Yellow Dragon Kingdom. On the other hand, the sect forces, led by the Ten Great Holy Sects, are also uniting to guard against the Yellow Dragon Kingdom's continuous encroachment. In fact, within the entire Yellow Dragon Kingdom's sphere of influence, the biggest conflict is between the Yellow Dragon Kingdom itself and the major sects, and the two sides have been fighting openly and covertly for countless years.

"My lord, you may not know this, but over the years, Huang Ting has secretly wiped out countless sects and forces!"

The old man with the dark light revealed a deep sense of awe: "All the destroyed sects were either incorporated or slaughtered." "Decades ago, the king personally ordered that from then on, there could only be ten holy sects, thirty-six upper sects, and seventy-two lower sects in the Yellow Dragon Kingdom. All other sects and forces were not orthodox and were to be eradicated!"

"Over the years, countless sects and forces have fled or gone into hiding, but most still cannot escape the fate of being slaughtered."

A strange light flashed in Li Qing's eyes: "Would the Ten Great Holy Sects agree to that?"

"Our ruler is the strongest person in our Yellow Dragon Kingdom. His strength is terrifying, and he can control everything with one hand. Even the Ten Great Holy Sects can only look up to him!"

"It seems this king does have some skill!"

Just then, the old man with the black light suddenly widened his eyes.

He seemed to have a vague sense of something.

It should be noted that the ruler of that country was an existence of unparalleled strength, one of the few supreme experts in the entire Southern Ming Domain.

However, this mysterious person's casual attitude was clearly somewhat abnormal.

"Could this lord be a Nascent Soul True Monarch?"

Just as the old man with the black light was secretly speculating.

Li Qing also had a few more thoughts in his mind at this moment.

There was another reason why he learned about the situation in Huanglong Kingdom through the old man.

Logically speaking, a mere Yellow Dragon Kingdom shouldn't be worthy of his interest.

However, the message from that fellow Daoist Baili Luo contained another interesting story.

The reason why the Huang family abandoned the traditional family power structure and chose to establish the Huanglong Kingdom was that the family possessed a mysterious inheritance - the Way of Destiny.

This is the foundation upon which the Huanglong Kingdom stands, and the reason why the entire Huang clan has prospered for so long.

"The Way of Destiny!"

A strange look appeared in Li Qing's eyes.

Even with his current extensive knowledge, he has never come into contact with the methods of the Way of Destiny, which shows how rare they are.

"That does have some merit."