Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1603 Investigation
Deep in the ocean.

Led by Baili Guansha and his companions, Li Qing entered the birthplace of the South Sea Immortal Palace.

What came into view was an even more chaotic, eerie gray-blue world.

Compared to the chaotic sea and world outside, this gray-blue world is even more confusing. The power flowing around it contains various complex spiritual energies that are intertwined and difficult to separate. As for sensing the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, that is even more impossible.

At this moment, he also understood what Elder Baili Yuan had said.

Within this world, the Baili family's methods are even more limited. The Dao of Arrays is all about mobilizing the power of heaven and earth, but in this gray-blue world, the Great Dao is hidden, and all the powers are mixed together, making it difficult for the Dao of Arrays to exert its true power.

The next moment, Li Qing looked down into the depths.

What should have been a vast ocean was now a massive, empty vortex, with the surrounding rolling waves constantly being swept into it and disappearing, like an invisible giant maw that was constantly swallowing the entire sea world.

Deep within the spatial vortex, a hazy blue light emanates. Upon closer inspection, a faintly visible celestial palace floats within it, seemingly located deep within the spatial vortex, yet appearing to transcend the boundaries of heaven and earth, only to be observed from afar and not sensed.

According to the records of the Baili family, the South Sea Immortal Palace is located on a certain node of the entire seal of heaven and earth, and it is impossible to enter by force. Only when it actively manifests itself after accumulating power over a long period of time can one enter it.

"The emergence of the South China Sea Celestial Palace this time is different from the past. Not only has the timing changed dramatically, but the commotion it has caused is also significantly different from before!"

The old ancestor, Baili Guansha, said in a deep voice, "Before this, the emergence of the South Sea Immortal Palace never disturbed the surrounding天地大道 (Heaven and Earth Great Dao), and it was no different from those ancient ruins outside."

"The power emanating from the depths of that spatial vortex has also become extremely violent, making it difficult to approach."

"Has Fellow Daoist Guan Sha investigated this matter in depth?"

"We only briefly checked the situation from the outside," Elder Baili Guansha slowly shook his head, "We did not go deep inside, as our array techniques were more limited in that special space."

"However, several other forces have ventured deep into the area, but they don't seem to have discovered anything either."

Li Qing slowly looked in another direction from the void of the spatial vortex.

Three small groups gathered together came into view; these were the three major forces that, like the Baili family, controlled the tokens for entering and exiting the South Sea Immortal Palace.

Besides one ordinary super sect, the other two major forces are Xuan Yi Realm controllers who are on par with the Baili family, and are also one of the behind-the-scenes rulers of the entire Xuan Nan Continent's cultivation world.

"I didn't expect that Brother Guan Sha's family would also take the initiative to seek outside help?"

A burly man in a gray robe approached Li Qing and his companions, carrying with him a vast and obscure aura of destruction.

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, let me introduce you. This is Fellow Daoist Jinmie, the Peak Master of Tianmie Peak of Yuanmie Sect!"

"So it's Peak Master Jin Mie! I've heard so much about you!"

Looking at the burly man who was landing on him without any politeness, a strange light flashed in Li Qing's eyes.

Yuanmie Sect is one of the most terrifying sects in the Xuan Yi Realm and even the entire Xuan Nan Continent. Its heritage is comparable to that of the entire Baili family. It is said that there are three or four great cultivators in charge of the sect.

More importantly, the Yuanmie Sect's inheritance is the most domineering inheritance of the Dao of Destruction techniques.

"I am the one who has long admired Fellow Daoist Qingxuan's name!"

The peak master of Jinmie grinned, his gray pupils seemingly able to see through everything as he scrutinized Li Qing.

"I had heard of Fellow Daoist Qingxuan's great name long ago, after the creation opportunity that triggered the manifestation of the Great Dao rules of the sealed land in the Taiyuan Realm. Seeing him today, I can see that his reputation is well-deserved!"

Looking at the young cultivator in green robes who appeared to be only at the late Nascent Soul stage, he dared not underestimate him in the slightest.

The tremendous changes that have occurred in the Ancient Mystic Realm have already proven everything.

This Qingxuan True Monarch, who appears to be only at the late Nascent Soul stage, is actually one of the strongest below the Great Cultivator level.

Moreover, as one of the rulers of the Xuan Yi Realm, everything that happened in Huanglong Kingdom had already reached the ears of Yuan Miezong.

"Speaking of which, I should thank Fellow Daoist Qingxuan on behalf of the Yuanmie Sect!"

"What do you mean by that, Peak Master Jin Mie?"

The peak master of Jinmie Peak continued with a smile, "The Mingyang Sect is an ally of our Yuanmie Sect. Fellow Daoist Qingxuan personally intervened, forcing the Divine Pattern Clan, who had descended to the lower realm, to flee in disarray. It can be said that he saved the entire cultivation world of the Southern Ming Domain."

"The Divine Pattern Clan?"

Apart from Baili Guansha, the other powerful figures from the Baili family were also shocked.

They had been waiting at the birthplace of the South Sea Immortal Palace for a long time, unaware of the latest major events happening in the outside world, let alone the so-called descent of the Divine Pattern Clan.

"I never expected that this True Monarch Qingxuan would actually force the ancient alien races that descended to the mortal realm to flee. His strength is probably even more terrifying than the legends say. No wonder the Grand Elder invited him as an outside helper."

The Baili family and others naturally knew the strength of the ancient alien races that could descend to the realm. Even if those powerful alien races at the level of Grand Cultivators could not personally take action, there must be other alien races within them that were close to the level of Grand Cultivators. Such strength would be a catastrophe for even the most powerful forces. They never expected that this True Monarch Qingxuan would be so powerful.

"You're too kind, Peak Master Jinmie. As a member of the human race, it's my duty to do my utmost to deal with the ancient alien race that has descended to this realm!" Li Qing said modestly.

Through the situation of the Baili family, he understood even more clearly that as the seal of heaven and earth continued to dissipate, terrifying sects like the Yuanmie Sect would not only not decline, but would instead usher in a new and tremendous increase. He did not believe that there was no external force behind the Yuanmie Sect.

"I hope Fellow Daoist Qingxuan will show mercy to the people of our Yuanmie Sect in the upcoming battle for opportunities."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the peak master of Jinmie took the initiative to leave.

This indicates that the relationship between the Yuanmie Sect and the Baili family is still acceptable. His initiative to come is not only to save face for both sides, but also to take the opportunity to express the attitude of the Yuanmie Sect. At least in the upcoming competition for opportunities, the Yuanmie Sect does not want to be a direct enemy of this Qingxuan True Monarch.

"Now that we're here, we can't just wait around," Li Qing said with a smile, looking at Baili Guansha. "We need to go deeper in and investigate the situation to prepare for the upcoming emergence of the South Sea Immortal Palace!"

"Alright!" Baili Guansha nodded.

"Let them wait on the outskirts. I will personally accompany Fellow Daoist Qingxuan to investigate further."

After a while.

Under the watchful eyes of the other three factions.

Li Qing and Baili Guansha deliberately descended into the depths of the spatial vortex below.

"Does the Grand Elder think that True Monarch Qingxuan has a chance to break through that mysterious spatial barrier?"

Within the Yuanmie Sect's camp, the Jinmie Peak Master looked at the gray-robed, hunched old man at the head of the group.

"do not know!"

The gray-robed, hunched old man slowly shook his head: "Judging from the previous situation, that spatial barrier contains the power of heaven and earth sealing, which cannot be forcibly broken through by external force!"

"However, the strength that this True Monarch Qingxuan previously displayed is unfathomable. The key is that he is only at the late Nascent Soul stage, which means he obviously has unimaginable trump cards. In addition, his cultivation of the water-based path makes it not entirely impossible!"

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the surrounding Yuanmie Sect elders changed slightly, as they had not expected the Grand Elder to have such a high opinion of him.

It should be noted that Yuan Miezong had already personally entered the area, but ultimately could not overcome the barrier of the seal. "It's a pity that such a monstrous talent with such fortune is not from our Xuan Nan Continent!" Peak Master Jin Mie sighed, "News has already come from the Star Sea."

"This person is also renowned in the cultivation world of the Starry Sea. He once fought against four powerful demonic cultivators single-handedly, and even killed one of them, a terrifying ghost spirit that was close to the level of a Grand Cultivator."

The gray-robed, hunched old man shook his head slightly: "This person is destined to be one of the great cultivators of the future. Unless absolutely necessary, do not make an enemy of him!"

"At least before the ancestors were born, no one could do anything to him who was already so powerful in the late Nascent Soul stage. Once he breaks through again, his strength will probably be even more unimaginable."

On the other side, Li Qing and Baili Guansha had already gone deep into the spatial vortex.

"Congeal!"

Baili Guansha slapped his palm down, and thick array patterns quickly appeared in his palm, condensing into array flag phantoms that automatically fell down.

A vast aura of murderous intent automatically condensed, transforming into a blood-red tiger head formation that firmly protected the two.

boom!boom!
The entire spatial vortex continued to compress, and countless spatial rifts, like sharp blades, relentlessly slashed at the two of them. The blood-red tiger head roared continuously, tearing apart the approaching spatial rifts and blades.

"That is indeed rather strange!"

Li Qing did not make a move, but stared intently at the hazy blue celestial palace phantom deep within the void vortex.

The South China Sea Immortal Palace seems to be hidden deep within layers of space, standing alone beyond heaven and earth. It appears to be right in front of you, but in reality, it is quite far away.

As he ventured deeper and felt the increasingly violent power around him, he suddenly sensed a certain familiarity.

"It bears some resemblance to the violent aura of that Yellow Dragon Kingdom's ruler before he self-destructed his small world."

Just then, a blue light suddenly appeared from the depths of the shattered void ahead, like a sharp blade that instantly approached, shattering large sections of the void in its path.

Roar!Roar!
The blood-red tiger head was instantly split in two as soon as it stepped forward, utterly powerless to resist.

Baili Guansha's expression suddenly hardened, and he struck down again in succession.

Large swaths of crimson array patterns automatically intertwined, evolving into phantom images of ferocious beasts, as if an ancient tide of ferocious beasts had reappeared, roaring incessantly. Boom! Boom! That simple and unadorned blue light, with its unstoppable momentum, was still approaching.

"Water Spirit Flows Splendor!"

A vast expanse of blue light instantly enveloped the surrounding void, and a pale blue, mysterious portal materialized and descended directly.

As large swathes of the surrounding void collapsed, the blue light finally scattered, transforming into countless streams of light that plunged into the depths of the void.

"Truly remarkable!"

Even a mere wisp of power leaking from the depths of that South Sea Immortal Palace was not something that could be easily resisted; it took Li Qing's intervention to suppress it.

Boom! Boom! Boom!
As the two delved deeper into the spatial vortex, the pressure they faced increased dramatically.

The entire void seemed to be compressed, the space twisted and folded, and there was a constant threat of leaking blue light. Even a late-stage peak cultivator would be in danger of perishing at any moment.

"That is!"

A moment later, a spatial barrier shrouded in a hazy blue light appeared before the two of them.

Looking down, each wisp of blue light seemed to contain a vast and indestructible aura, intertwining and merging into the depths of the void, completely blocking the path ahead.

At this moment, one can already vaguely see the chaotic void world behind that blue barrier, with endless streams of light traveling through it like shooting stars. Even with the barrier separating them, one can still feel the destructive aura contained within.

"It seems the other three sects were also blocked by this special spatial barrier!"

Baili Guansha's expression was grave.

Any one of those blue rays would be enough to threaten the two of them, not to mention such a special spatial barrier interwoven with countless blue rays, which was obviously impossible to enter.

"How about we test the waters?"

Li Qing looked at Baili Guansha to the side.

"Alright!"

The next moment, the two began to fight with all their might.

Blood-red array patterns spread from Baili Guansha's body, condensing into the gigantic maw of an unknown ancient ferocious beast above his head, which then fiercely bit down at the blue barrier. Rumble! Large swathes of void were instantly swallowed up along the way.

Li Qing also used all his skills, opening the two great seas of his body at the same time, and streams of water-based primordial power flowed down. The Heavenly Water Dao Disc and the two natal Dharma Wheels rushed out of the Mysterious Water Gate at the same time.

Boom! Boom! Boom!
The already raging void collapsed, and the overwhelming onslaught continuously destroyed this void. However, the blue spatial barrier remained standing, and scattered blue streams of light continued to rush towards the two of them.

After a while.

Baili Guansha shook his head, "Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, why don't we give up for now and continue to bring the South Sea Immortal Palace out to investigate again!"

"Why don't you leave first, Fellow Daoist Guan Sha?"

Li Qing pondered for a moment and said, "To be honest, I have another special method that I can try. However, it will inevitably destroy the surrounding void and may endanger you, fellow Daoist!"

"Fellow Daoist Qingxuan, do you truly wish to give it a try?"

Baili Guansha said in a deep voice.

He understood that the other party was obviously using some methods that they didn't want him to see, but he was also worried that if he were to act rashly, it might lead to new changes.

"Elder Guan Sha, rest assured, I have made arrangements."

Watching Baili Guansha retreat on his own initiative, a thoughtful look flashed in Li Qing's eyes.

He had intended to retreat, but at the crucial moment, a slight disturbance came from within the Zhenhai Pearl.

Clearly, the depths of the South Sea Immortal Palace seem to conceal an opportunity that could have a significant effect on the Sea-Suppressing Pearl.

"Once the South Sea Immortal Palace is born, the Baili family and other forces will all go all out, which may lead to new changes. It is advisable to find out the reason for the Zhenhai Pearl's unusual movement before then!"

For him, the Zhenhai Pearl was the foundation of his cultivation.

Any opportunity that could help Zhenhai Pearl would be his target.

Moreover, the evolution of the Zhenhai Pearl will also benefit his own cultivation.

With that in mind, Li Qing no longer hesitated; he was determined to give it a try.

(End of this chapter)