Confucian and Taoist scholar

Chapter 377: Crazy Monster
In the blink of an eye, it was the day to leave Yunmeng Sect.

Lu Zheng and Qing Wan packed up their things and stood outside the courtyard waiting for the person to take them away.

Qing Wan paced back and forth in circles, sighing softly, "I'm finally leaving."

Lu Zheng smiled and said, "Want to stay a few more days?"

"Well." Qing Wan said slowly, "This isn't our place. We've been here long enough."

Lu Zheng thought to himself that this was indeed the case. What they had learned during the past few months in Yunmeng Sect was enough for them to settle down for a long time and avoid going astray for many years. There was no need to stay any longer.

It was really worth the trip to this world's top immortal sect.

After all, the two of them do not belong here, and what they are pursuing is not Taoism and immortality.

Soon, a white figure flew over.

Seeing a familiar face, Lu Zheng smiled and greeted, "Miss Bai Lu."

Qingwan also waved and greeted happily.

Bai Lu came closer and said with a smile, "The sect asked me to escort you two away from here. Please follow me."

During this period, Bai Lu clearly discovered that the sect attached great importance to these two guests.

When she was in seclusion a few days ago, Lu Zheng asked someone to give her a thank-you gift.

This time, the sect leader asked her to escort the two of them again, and Bai Lu became even more polite to them.

Bai Lu waved her hand lightly, and the three of them rode on clouds and traveled through the Yunmeng Sect.

When they flew to the stone wall of a mountain in Yunmeng Sect, Bai Lu held the jade token in one hand and used the other to perform magic.

The hard stone wall rippled, and a bright passage was revealed.

After the three of them walked into the passage and took a hundred steps, their view suddenly became clear.

Lu Zheng looked around and found that they had arrived in the outside world, on a relatively large island. There was a rich spiritual energy around, and some low-level spiritual herbs could be seen growing in clusters.

"Come out?" Qing Wan looked around.

Bai Lu explained in a low voice, "We are now in the center of Yunmengze. This is our sect's outer sect. The inner sect is a place for cultivation. The outer sect is mainly for disciples to train, and it is also the place where the inner sect connects with the outside world to absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth."

"This area is also protected by a large formation, so ordinary cultivators cannot enter. Occasionally, someone will mistakenly enter here. If they are lucky enough to find the Outer Sect's office, we will receive them, but not every guest can go to the Inner Sect."

Lu Zheng couldn't help but ask, "So someone really came here to find the Yunmeng Sect?"

Bai Lu said, "Not many. There might not be one in ten years. Only those with great luck can find this place by their own ability."

Lu Zheng thought to himself that there were so many people coming to Yunmengze every year to seek immortality and the way of Taoism, and it was not certain that one person would find the Yunmeng Sect in ten years. The probability was really quite low.

Those who really come here as guests probably have some connections with some powerful background.

Bai Lu looked at the gloomy sky and said, "The spiritual energy in this area has been unusual recently, and the weather has been unpredictable. It would be more convenient to take you out by water. You can also learn the way. Next time you come to Yunmeng Sect, you will have to find your way on your own."

Bai Lu paused, then added, "This is the sect's requirement."

"Is that so?" Lu Zheng nodded. "Please lead the way, young lady."

It is said that it is hard to find an opportunity to become an immortal. It seems that whether they can come to Yunmeng Sect in the future depends on their strength and luck.

Bai Lu brought the two of them to the edge of the island. With a wave of her jade hand, a small boat flew out of thin air and landed steadily on the water.

The three of them boarded the boat and headed directly in one direction.

Wherever the boat passed, high white waves were stirred up.

Deep under the water, a huge figure swam quickly towards the small boat that caused the commotion.

Soon, a shadow like a black spear bombarded the boat.

Bai Lu sensed something and remained calm as he steered the boat to move quickly.

The next second, a tentacle covered with sticky liquid rushed out of the water, emitting a strong black evil aura.

Lu Zheng looked at the tentacles with large and small suckers and couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly, "There are octopuses here?"

Lu Zheng has used his spiritual sense to discover that the underwater creature is a giant octopus, a quasi-fifth-level demon beast with a very powerful aura.

Beside him, Bai Lu moved her fingers slightly, and a small flying sword, one finger long, appeared. Sword energy overflowed, carrying a special sword intent.

Bai Lu's mind moved, and the small flying sword flew out in an instant.

Countless sword energies with sharp sword intent attacked the monster.

A huge tentacle, a meter thick, came flying towards them.

The next moment, the sword energy cut towards the tentacles, instantly cutting out wounds.

The wound was corroded by strands of cold air, causing the demon blood to flow out uncontrollably.

Bai Lu once again controlled the flying sword and slashed at the monster under the water.

Facing a monster of a higher realm than herself, Bai Lu was not at all inferior.

Lu Zheng's mind was turning, and he discovered that the sword intent mastered by Bai Lu was related to the power of the four seasons and the power of autumn.

Beside her, Qing Wan had already drawn her sword, looking eager to try.

However, since the monster underwater was far more powerful than she was, Bai Lu's attack was so fierce that she had no chance to respond. She could only stand aside and watch. Soon, the foul-smelling monster's blood had tainted a large area of the water.

Several huge tentacles slapped towards the boat, trying to overturn the three people into the water.

However, Bai Lu responded calmly, practicing Taoism while controlling the boat.

But after a while, Bai Lu killed this powerful demon that was almost at the fifth level.

She retracted her flying sword with a calm expression, feeling slightly relieved. Fortunately, she had easily dealt with the monster and did not lose face for the Yunmeng Sect in front of outsiders.

Bai Lu waved her jade hand, and the octopus corpse, as big as a mountain, floated to the surface of the water.

A stream of spiritual power was released, and a crystal core was found from the monster's corpse, which was then put away.

Qing Wan looked at the huge monster corpse in front of her and said, "I feel that this monster is a bit weak."

Bai Lu explained softly, "Recently, the spiritual energy in Yunmeng Lake has been disturbed. Some areas have unusually dense spiritual energy, causing some demonic beasts to devour the spiritual energy without restraint. They then go berserk and lose their intelligence. After losing their intelligence, they become even more violent, continuing to devour spiritual energy, significantly increasing their realm in a short period of time. These demonic beasts appear to have a high realm, but they are unable to display their true power."

Lu Zheng thought about it and remembered that there were similar records in books. This was a case of losing one's mind due to overeating, which was similar to a cultivator going astray in his practice.

Bai Lu said, "This time I also accepted the sect's mission to clear out the berserk monsters in the nearby waters."

"Oh, I see." Lu Zheng suddenly became interested.

Bai Lu pinched her fingers and continued to control the boat to continue on her journey.

Lu Zheng looked at the monster corpse and asked, "You don't want this monster corpse?"

Bai Lu said: "No need, I can just take the crystal core back and exchange it for the sect contribution."

Lu Zheng smiled and said, "Then give me this body. I have some use for it."

"Okay." Bai Lu nodded, wondering in her heart, isn't Lu Zheng a Confucian cultivator? What does he want the monster's corpse for?
The monsters that Lu Zheng took were indeed useful and could be placed in the small world as food.

With a wave of his hand, he collected the monster's corpse and buried it in a mountain in the small world.

Then, Lu Zheng sensed it again to make sure there was nothing wrong.

The three of them continued on their journey in the boat. Along the way, they encountered several crazy monsters, which were all quickly dealt with by the three of them.

Lu Zheng and Qing Wan looked at the endless lake and found it difficult to locate their location.

There are no obvious reference points deep underwater, so it is obviously unrealistic to remember the route and come here again next time.

After traveling more than a hundred miles, a thick fog appeared in the water ahead, and the sky was covered with dark clouds, lightning and thunder.

"The situation has changed again." Qing Wan couldn't help but whisper.

Bai Lu said, "It's a formation. Once you pass through it, you'll be out completely."

There is a semi-natural formation on the periphery of the area occupied by the Yunmeng Sect. Even a strong man in the fifth realm will easily get lost if he enters it.

In the center of the area, there are many restrictions, making it impossible to find the location of Yunmeng Sect.

Just now, Bai Lu led the two of them all the way and did not trigger any formation, so Lu Zheng and the others did not feel anything special.

Bai Lu waved her hand and cast a spell, and a layer of barrier appeared above the boat, shining brightly.

It was like a cocoon of light wrapped around the three people, and then turned into a stream of light and rushed into the fog.

In the thick fog, violent storms suddenly appeared, and white waves surged endlessly.

A small boat was sailing through the strong wind and waves, as if it would be swept under the water at any time.

Qingwan was lucky enough to gain a foothold. It was the first time she had seen such a big storm in Yunmengze.

If we had encountered such storms on a large iron ship before, we would have capsized long ago.

On the contrary, this small boat looks very solid and it remains in good condition despite being hit by wind and waves.

Qing Wan couldn't help but look at Bai Lu, "This spirit boat is very strong, can you sell us one?"

Bai Lu couldn't help but shake her head and said, "This is a special spiritual boat made by the sect, specifically for entering and leaving Yunmeng Sect. Without the spiritual boat, I would be lost here too."

This kind of spiritual boat obviously cannot be sold to outsiders for use.

Bai Lu paused, then continued, "If you want a similar spiritual boat for transportation, there are places in Yunmengze that sell similar spiritual boats."

"Where?" Qing Wan asked curiously.

Bai Lu thought for a moment and said, "I heard that the Thousand Machine Sect and the Xinghai Bay Aquatic Tribe both sell very good spirit boats that can even fly through the air. You can go there and take a look."

"Thank you for telling me, young lady." Lu Zheng couldn't help but nodded.

He had heard of both places, but it was not easy to visit the immortal sect, so Xinghai Bay was worth a visit.

Lu Zheng thought of the great Jade Mirage Demon whom he wanted to invite as a guest. Now that he had time, he could go visit him and take a look at the customs and habits of the alien water tribe.

Looking at the violent wind and huge waves around him, Lu Zheng couldn't help but say, "If someone accidentally enters here, it would be difficult to get out alive."

Bai Lu said, "This area has long been designated as a dangerous zone. Anyone who goes deep into here is not considered a trespasser."

Lu Zheng was right in thinking that if one went deep into the Yunmeng Lake to seek immortality, one must be prepared for the possibility of encountering life-and-death dangers.

The small flying boat bumped up and down all the way, and finally passed through an area of strong winds, heavy rain and huge waves, and then saw the light of day after passing through a fog.

(End of this chapter)