Xuanjian Xianzu

Chapter 1311 Sanlao
The Daling River had been open for a while, and rain began to pour down from the sky and earth. However, the river was too turbulent, as if it were cast from refined iron, and could not be disturbed by even the slightest ripple.

"Boom!"

Yu Xi escaped from Chi Guang's clutches and fled eastward for his life. It took him quite a while to stop, and he noticed that the waters were rumbling with thunder, and the intense purple light made it so clear to him even from such a distance!
'What kind of treasure...and a lightning cultivator...are there such powerful lightning cultivators in the world? They must be at least at the Great True Person level!'

He was filled with doubt, but also a bit of luck. In any case, Chi Guang didn't have the energy to chase him right now, so he slowed down, only to find himself flying higher and higher, already close to the river.

The clouds on the horizon rolled and churned, their dark yellow hues intertwined, creating a seemingly beautiful scene that made Yu Xi, who was constantly navigating the water, a little hesitant.

'The Profound Qi... its divine power has fallen...'

There are only a handful of schools of "profound Qi" in the world, so who else could it be?

'Tuoba clan…'

Yu Xi suddenly felt uneasy.

'It's the Tuoba clan... Could it be Tuoba Ci?'

Yu Xi was also a cultivator from the north and had a good understanding of the strength of these people. Although Tuoba Ci was a mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivator with three supernatural powers, as a direct descendant of the Tuoba family, he had many trump cards. Even a Grand Master would have to put in a lot of effort to force him into a dead end, not to mention the river blocking the way in this cave!

Why offend the Tuoba family!

As he rapidly sank to the bottom of the river, a sense of melancholy settled in his heart. In this world, there are only a handful of people who can kill the Tuoba family, and who would have to kill Tuoba Ci. People of the Purple Mansion level like them are all well-known and easy to guess.

'Could it be that Dongfang Heyun has come in…'

Yu Xi found it hard to believe, but no matter what, this was the only answer that fit, which immediately made his eyes darken.

"The number of celestial realms in the world is limited, especially within the seas. Whether they open or fall, there is always a prescribed order. How can we allow Dongfang Heyun to enter!"

This is extremely unusual. Dalingchuan is a pure and legitimate ancient grotto-heaven, right under the noses of the various Daoist sects in the north, and it doesn't extend deep into the East China Sea... Even the dragons of the [Mirage Heaven] that opened near the sea back then dared not set foot there, let alone Dalingchuan!
Furthermore, Dongfang Heyun is the evolution of the Dragon Lord's power, and he is here to act on behalf of the True Lord's will. This is within the entire country!
'When did the dragon's reach become so long?'

'He shouldn't be qualified or even have the possibility of entering this place, and his significance surpasses that of an ordinary dragon prince; he practically represents the Dragon King's dominion over this land. What a joke!'

This rather strange situation made his brows furrow, and he vaguely felt a chill run down his spine. He stayed underwater for a while and finally understood where his strange feeling came from.

The water level is rising higher and higher!

'Extremely high!'

If the great river in front of us was calm yet fast when we first entered this place, now there is a very strange difference in elevation, with the water level in the east being significantly higher than before!
And in the direction he had just come from, to the west where Chi Guang and the others were, after the thunder subsided, the water level was catching up at an extremely terrifying speed, and the water ripples could be felt very clearly…

'This is far from ordinary…'

Having cultivated for so many years, Yu Xi still had a sense of crisis. Even though this place was full of supernatural powers, and most of the divination and sensing techniques had become ineffective, the unease in his heart was real. However, the cave was still stable and there was no way out, so he could only swim downwards. After an unknown amount of time, he soon came across a palace.

A brilliant blue light was blooming ahead, causing him to pause cautiously. Instead, he heard laughter from the waves:
"Fellow Daoists, why bother with all this?! Just hand over the [Three Pure Spring Carriage] now."

But then they saw the distant water shimmering with light, and there stood a figure, his body reaching to the heavens, holding a black jar, his powerful energy suppressing the river water, almost freezing everything in its path.

Standing among them was the Green-Clad Immortal, whose face was grim. Yu Xi recognized him; he was the Green-Clad Immortal from the south, surnamed Sima.

Sima Yuanli held a gourd in one hand and a mysterious stone in the other. Strangely enough, this stone, only the size of a palm, was covered with towering mountains and winding rivers, with the beginning and end connected and stretching endlessly!
A hazy light shone from within, completely protecting the man in blue robes and the woman behind him, allowing him to stand calmly amidst the layers of light.

Yu Xi was not familiar with him and thought that this person was nothing special, but the real person behind him immediately caught his attention. This person was dressed in horned wood with a bright and beautiful face, and was actually an old acquaintance!
'Yang Xuancai!'

The old man observed from afar, while the monk made a swift and fierce move, unleashing a torrent of dark light that crashed into the surrounding light, yet only managed to create a slight ripple. This only fueled the monk's astonishment, which in turn revealed a hint of greed in his eyes.

"The [Lingqiong Xuanshui Stone] is truly powerful!"

Yu Xi's gaze suddenly changed slightly.

'【The mountain peaks reach the mysterious waters and rocks】!'

Back then, Emperor Song sent Sima Yuanli to Xianhu to support Li Zhouwei. He presented the "Huaijiang Map" and specially selected an item to supplement it, which is the "Lingqiong Xuanshui Stone". The cultivators in Jiangnan did not know its name, but the cultivators in the north knew it very well!

'This item was originally a treasure of Tianlang Terrace, extremely famous. The former Prince Yong, Guo Wusi, used it to establish his great reputation. It turns out it has now fallen into the hands of the Yang family…'

Sima Yuanli and Yang Xuancai, both at the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm, were able to withstand Xiao Disa for so long precisely because of this spiritual treasure!
In that instant, Yu Xi began to ponder.

'This Qinghu claims to have been on good terms with the Li family for generations, and they are even related by marriage. He is also highly regarded in the Song Dynasty. If we can seize this opportunity to exchange our life-saving grace for their favor, he will surely be of great use!'

'Perfect timing! Someone surnamed Yang is here too!'

The presence of Yang Xuancai did not arouse any harmful intentions in Yu Xi; on the contrary, his desire to help her grew even stronger.

'This person is soft-hearted and lacks ruthless methods. What happened back then was nothing more than a mere provocation. Now that my family has rendered great service to the new dynasty, there's no need to harm her further, lest our martial arts skills be discovered. It's better to resolve enmity than to let it fester; let's take this opportunity to settle things.'

He deliberately suppressed his supernatural powers and concealed his figure, waiting for a crucial moment.

He was carefree and calculating, while Sima Yuanli, under the radiant light, felt a chill run down his spine. He pondered for a long time, feeling extremely uneasy:

It's getting longer and longer...

After parting ways with Li Jiangqian, Sima Yuanli continued forward, unable to understand why Dongfang Heyun would appear in this place. He also felt that Li Jiangqian would not deceive him without reason, so he became increasingly cautious.

Perhaps he was just a little unlucky in this cave. Back in Wanling Heaven, Chi Buzi had robbed him of everything. Now that he was in this cave, Chi Buzi was gone, but he kept coming up empty-handed. He was always a step behind and couldn't find anything good.

It was a rare encounter with Yang Xuancai. Little did I know that this Yang fellow was quite capable. He had run into Lianmin in another area, taken her "Sanzheng Chunyu" (a type of palanquin), and fled all the way here!
Sima Yuanli coveted the precious wooden artifacts, and Yang Xuancai knew that Shi Xiu had already discovered them. One person could not protect them, and both of them were weak and alone. So they immediately traveled together. They made a wrong move and were trapped here by Xiao Disa. But he also received another shocking piece of news from Yang Xuancai.

"Is the next section the 'Questioning and Inquiry Prison'?"

While fully activating his magical treasure, he still asked incredulously, "..." Behind him, Yang Xuancai, who was gritting her teeth and using her supernatural powers to heal the injury on her forearm, replied:
"Yes!"

Seeing that Sima Yuanli still looked incredulous, she had no choice but to say:
"I've been deep down there. There's a deep abyss there, with a stone tablet that says 'Inquiry Prison'!"

Sima Yuanli's heart sank to the bottom.

He had witnessed the two monks' magical duel; without a doubt, their destination was this [Inquiry Prison]!
'Either they're on their way, or they're currently in the Abyss. If we delay any longer, all the Buddhist cultivators will arrive soon, including Tian Langzhi!'

Even with the help of spiritual treasures, Sima Yuanli and his companion could only barely hold on against Xiao Disa. How much more so for Tian Langzhi, who possessed the power of the Great Desire Maha Measuring Strength?
'But the current situation with Shodisa is simply impossible to resolve…'

With each passing moment, the hope of escaping became smaller and smaller. The green-robed master's eyes gradually showed hesitation. He turned to Yang Xuancai, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Since he possessed supernatural powers, how could Yang Xuancai not know what he was thinking? She was greatly alarmed and cried out:
"Fellow Daoist, please do not act rashly. What he truly desires is not the [Three Pure Spring Carriages], but the [Lingqiong Xuanshui Stone]!"

Sima Yuanli shook his head and gritted his teeth, saying:
"How could I be so foolish! What I mean is... we're at our wits' end now, we can't afford to be reluctant anymore!"

Even with a thousand regrets in his eyes, he could only say decisively at this moment:
"【Sanshin Chunyu】...Given it to him!"

Yang Hyun-chae gritted her teeth and said:

"I'd like to give it, but once I give it, will that really settle things?"

Sima Yuanli shook his head deeply and said:

"Give me a try."

Yang Hyun-chae raised her hand and placed it on her sleeve, then fell silent for a moment.

If she were given to Sima Yuanli, and he were to take whatever treasures he had and leave her here, wouldn't she lose both her wealth and her life?

"puff"

The massive Xuanfu outside crashed down. Even after being weakened by the spiritual treasure, Sima Yuanli still coughed up blood. He was slightly taken aback, and his first reaction was to give a bitter smile.

Back then, during the battle on the north bank, Sima Yuanli was even more suspicious than Yang Xuancai, causing Li Zhouwei to miss the opportunity and let Taixi escape. Now, however, he couldn't muster any anger, only saying:

“If I were to take the two treasures and leave, Xiao Disa would surely come after me, allowing you to escape. But I have no such kind intentions!”

Although Yang Xuancai didn't quite believe him, she understood that time was of the essence, so she finally took out a small and exquisite carriage from her sleeve. It was a light blue color, with a single blue-white shaft and a small, exquisitely crafted charioteer kneeling in the center.

Sima Yuanli took the carriage directly, examined it for a moment, breathed a sigh of relief, put two fingers together, touched his brow, cast a spell, and tenderly took out a talisman from his robes, gently affixing it before grasping the carriage and whispering:

"disease!"

Although the carriage did not manifest its original form, it seemed to come alive in an instant, transforming into a streak of light and speeding away. Sima Yuanli then formed a hand seal, pressed it against the mysterious stone, and commanded:
"go!"

In an instant, the Kan water stirred violently. This spiritual treasure resonated with the extremely dense Kan water energy in the world, transforming the two into a dazzling beam of Kan water light, which sped off to completely different places.

But the monk in front of him just laughed and said:

"Ridiculous! Ridiculous!"

He completely disregarded the departing [Three Pure Spring Carriages]. His body rapidly expanded, quickly transforming into a jet-black light spanning the heavens and earth. He had clearly used all his strength, his hands like peaks, clamping the light between them. The force was overwhelming, and they merged perfectly!
Sima Yuanli's eyes flashed with a sharp light. With one hand connected to his supernatural powers, the other hand was already raised to his lips, holding a bright yellow talisman that was dazzling and captivating.

'The Yellow Path Mystic Talisman!'

This is an unparalleled treasure passed down by the Yuanxiu Zhenren Si Boxiu after a lifetime of refinement!

Sima Yuanli had faced numerous dangers without ever using it, but now he finally took out this treasured possession, activated the talisman, and shouted:
"If you seek the Yellow Path, escape through the female!"

Kan Guang vanished without a trace, replaced by the gleaming blue [Sanzheng Chunyu], and Sima Yuanli had already taken the place of the [Sanzheng Chunyu] and escaped at lightning speed!
'sharp!'

This move not only caught Xiao Disa off guard, but even Yu Xi, who was about to make his move, was stunned. Yang Xuancai, having survived the ordeal, used all her divine abilities to maintain the spiritual treasure. Sima Yuanli, however, showed no sign of a smile; instead, he was extremely pale, his eyes filled with hatred.
'What a pity...what a pity that such a good spell-casting tool was taken away by him...'

The feedback from the talisman quickly changed his expression. Xiao Disa, in the distance, showed surprise for only a moment before bursting into laughter:

"Brother!"

As if in response, a crimson-gold color filled the sea, and a massive golden body suddenly appeared, like another mysterious mountain, which fiercely suppressed the two of them.

The Great Desire Path Sixth Dharma Protector Maha [Rinchen]!
Another sixth Maha!
Despair finally surfaced in Sima Yuanli's eyes. He gripped the magical artifact in his hand tighter and tighter, and coughed up blood again from the violent tremors. The superior voice of the Xiao shaman echoed:
"You two are really lucky to have run right into the hands of us, your fellow disciples, and now you're still thinking of escaping?"

The sound shook heaven and earth. Xiao Disa was in the north, and Ren Shijia was in the south. They sat facing each other like two towering mountains that seemed to be able to look at each other, trapping the two of them in their embrace.

A moment of silence fell.

Renshika's gaze seemed to casually sweep over a corner of the sea, and he sneered:

"No one can save you now! My brothers and I are incredibly powerful together. Even the White Qilin would have to cough up blood before leaving, let alone you two who are only at the early stage of the Purple Mansion realm!"

The senior brother's voice was quite loud, which made Xiao Disa, who had fought with Li Zhouwei before, freeze his smile. He gave a dry laugh and didn't know how to respond.

Xiao Disa's senior brother was extremely skilled in magical combat and was very dissatisfied with the King of Wei, who possessed three supernatural powers. He believed that the interference between the northern forces was what allowed the White Qilin to gain the upper hand...

'That's true. If Chief Jiang and I had joined forces back then, we certainly wouldn't have suffered such a crushing defeat... However... there's no Shitu here. Even if my fellow disciples and I joined forces, at best we could only suppress him... We couldn't very well make him vomit blood...'

But soon his smile froze, and so did his physical body.

Ren Shi Jia also sensed it, and his huge head, which had been looking down, suddenly lifted up. Looking north from his perspective, he noticed that a beam of light had appeared behind his junior brother's golden back.

This beam of light was quite peculiar, seemingly shining from the river. The perfectly round and bright light source resembled a large golden sun disc, within which stood a figure in black robes, seemingly on the horizon yet also seemingly close at hand.

The light stung the eyes of the dignified Sixth Mahakasyapa, and with the layers of river water obstructing the view, he couldn't even discern a human presence. He only saw his junior brother Xiao Disa's somewhat surprised expression, his golden lips parting:
'Bai Qilin! '

"Bai Qilin?"

Ren Shijia was delighted to see the hunt:
"We will make sure he suffers a crushing defeat here!"

I'm having writer's block tonight, so I'm working overtime to write more and I'll give you an extra chapter tomorrow (ó﹏ò). Thank you everyone.