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Chapter 567 Black Mountain and White Water
"This Black Mountain is not a single place; it is known as the Black Mountain and White Water."

“Our great ancestor, carrying the mandate of heaven, attacked Taicang and captured nine cities in a single day. Taicang’s soldiers were terrified at the sight of him and surrendered at the sight of his flag, advancing all the way to the Central Plains.”

As Zhenyangzi spoke, he reminisced about the past. In his heart, the time when the Taizu Emperor vied for supremacy was perhaps the most triumphant period for the Li family.

"Emperor Taizu commanded a million troops, and countless people responded to his call. He was invincible in his campaigns, but he suffered a defeat in the Central Plains."

"Zhongzhou was originally just a remote place, not part of the Tai Cang region. It had no more than ten thousand soldiers and could be easily defeated. Emperor Taizu thought so, but who would have thought that things would turn out differently? Emperor Taizu's general Lü Zhao led 100,000 troops to clear the way and stationed them outside the capital. Suddenly, white water rose from the ground, like a heavy snowfall, covering the entire Zhongzhou. Lü Zhao's 100,000 troops were all wiped out in the white water, while Emperor Taizu escaped with the help of the sage of the Tai Shen Palace."

"This defeat was unprecedented in Emperor Taizu's life. Apart from the Battle of Tianyuan, there was no battle so devastating. Of the million-strong army, only one or two survived, and the world was shocked by the fact that the Central Plains was such a small place, yet Emperor Taizu suffered such a great loss, which delayed the campaign against the heavens for a full thirty years."

"Only then did the various sects of the immortals realize that Zhongzhou was no ordinary place. After the white water receded, the sages discovered a secret realm in Zhongzhou. This place, like the Sumeru Realm, was a place that did not exist in the mortal world. Black mountains stretched out within, resembling ghosts and gods lying down. Disciples from various immortal sects entered to explore, but who would have thought that none of the more than ten thousand cultivators could come out. Even the Dao Palace True Persons who went in went mad after they came out."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Wen felt a sense of surprise, realizing that this Black Mountain and White Water was probably no ordinary place.

"and after?"

"Later, it is said that the Sage of Langhuan entered Black Mountain for seven days. After she came out, she told the Great Ancestor that Black Mountain was a place of calamity. In order to protect the peace of the Great Qian Dynasty, the Great Ancestor established the capital on Black Mountain. He used the palace as a fiefdom and the Mandate of Heaven to suppress Black Mountain. So for the past ten thousand years, Black Mountain and White Water have never appeared in the world again." Zhenyangzi said, showing a lot of respect for the Great Ancestor of the Great Qian Dynasty.

"But the founding emperor was the founding emperor after all, and the descendants of the Li family never had that heroic spirit again. From then on, Black Mountain became a place of trial for the Li family members. Any Li family member who could leave Black Mountain alive would be recruited by various immortal sects. I myself went through the trials of Black Mountain before I was accepted into the Tai Shen Palace."

"So when you fled into Black Mountain, you lost those twenty-four seals in order to save your life?" Jiang Wen finally understood why the twenty-four seals were lost in Black Mountain. It was probably because Zhen Yangzi had fled too deep and accidentally entered the dangerous Black Mountain. In desperation, he used these treasures to protect his life, which led to the loss of the twenty-four seals in Black Mountain.

"Haha, well, it's not my fault." Zhenyangzi chuckled dryly, stammering and unable to speak clearly. He just kept repeating things like he had no choice and it wasn't his fault, before finally pretending not to hear and no longer responding to Jiang Wen's questions.

There was nothing Jiang Wen could do about the shameless old man, and after getting no information from him, he didn't press the matter further.

He was somewhat disappointed that he hadn't found any trace of the two from the True God Path this time.

These past few years have passed; I wonder if those two have improved their cultivation. If not, then don't blame him for showing no mercy.

Looking back at the Tongtian Road beneath his feet, Jiang Wen saw Princess Zhongshan and her children strolling in the garden. Although she looked somewhat haggard, she did not appear to have suffered any hardship.

After all, they were members of the Li imperial family; even imprisoned, no one dared to mistreat them. Even if the Emperor punished them and the Zhongshan Prince's mansion was sealed, the Li family members would still receive the treatment they were entitled to. This was what Zhenyangzi meant by the pact between the Immortal Sect and the Li family. The Li family inherited the Mandate of Heaven and became the Emperor of Humanity. The Immortal Sect enjoyed the protection of the Mandate of Heaven and provided protection for the descendants of the Li family. No matter how the Li imperial family fought, outsiders were not allowed to interfere, much less neglect the descendants of the Li family.

"Perhaps it is precisely because of this that the Great Qian Dynasty has been able to find peace for tens of thousands of years." Jiang Wen glanced at the majestic imperial palace, then his figure disappeared into the sky.

Since cultivators of the Righteous Path have come to the capital, their intentions must be extraordinary. Their entry into the Heavenly Path suggests they are in cahoots with someone. This capital is now a powder keg; it will explode one day.

Emerging from the main path, Jiang Wen appeared with a different face. Dressed in snow-white robes, the woman's expression was aloof. A white fox was curled around her neck, making her look like a goddess descended from heaven.

Walking through the bustling streets, I certainly attracted a lot of attention.

Even some local thugs who tried to flirt with her became much more docile after the woman broke their hands. "Sure enough, this avatar is a real nuisance." Jiang Wen sat helplessly in the teahouse, constantly feeling the gazes cast from all directions.

He had originally intended to use the art of transformation to accomplish something, but he hadn't expected this avatar to attract so much attention. Although he didn't care about the greedy stares, he was still a normal man after all.

"My benefactor, change your appearance," Bai Jing chuckled in his ear, delighted by Jiang Wen's predicament. Such annoyance was rare; her benefactor was usually calm and composed. This was a rare sight, so she naturally wanted to appreciate it.

Upon hearing this, Jiang couldn't resist pinching Bai Jing's tail. This made the fox spirit bristle, and it bit his neck hard. But after biting him, the fox would lick the non-existent wound with its tongue.

"It's not that I'm saying anything, but why does my benefactor have to look like this?" Bai Jing said.

“I’m planning to go check out the Immortal Sect Gathering in the capital,” Jiang Wen said with a smile. “Now that all the Immortal Sects are sending disciples to the capital, the gathering must be quite lively. Let’s go and see; we might encounter something interesting.”

"But I am a demon." Bai Jing hesitated. The Immortal Sect Gathering was a place where cultivators gathered, and a demon like her would surely suffer if she went. If it were an ordinary Immortal Sect Gathering in the capital, she might dare to venture in. But this Immortal Sect Gathering in the Imperial Capital was no ordinary gathering; there was likely a sage presiding over it.

Let alone a vixen like her, even the legendary Red Bite would have to behave himself.

"Don't panic, I have a plan," Jiang Wen reassured the somewhat frightened fox. "I have a technique that allows even a sage to see you."

"Then I will accompany my benefactor to broaden his horizons," Bai Jing said cheerfully.

After finishing his tea, Jiang Wen prepared to leave. Suddenly, he looked up at the sky and reached out to grasp the golden light that was flying towards him.

Upon closer inspection, the object in his hand turned out to be a communication talisman.

"I would like to invite you, young friend, for I have a favor to ask of you."

This is the voice of a real person from Changchun.

"Do you need something from me?" Jiang Wen held the communication talisman, somewhat puzzled by Changchun Zhenren's request.

This gathering of immortal sects is a time of many eyes and ears. Acting so rashly, aren't they afraid of exposing themselves? If the righteous path discovers that True Person Changchun has already betrayed his sect, his fate will likely be no worse than that of the Blood Demon Ancestor.

Despite his concerns, Master Changchun must have had a reason for inviting him at this time.

Jiang Wen knew that Changchun was not a reckless person, but he was afraid that his days were numbered.

He crushed the communication talisman and flew away on his flying sword. As he swept through the streets and alleys, someone in one of the pavilions looked up at Jiang Wen's figure.

"Lu Xueqi? What's she doing in the capital?"

(End of this chapter)