txolops Chapter 2611 The Void
Chapter 2611 The Void
Chapter 2611 The Void
Upon entering the gray mist space, under Tian Li's control, the lightning and flames seemed to freeze, creating a serene atmosphere.
This place is like a small world composed of mist, thunder, and flames. The gray mist space is smaller than Qin Sang's small cave heaven, but it cannot exist for as long as a cave heaven. Maintaining this small world requires constantly consuming Tian Li's power.
Tian Li was also clueless about the purpose of this gray fog space, so Qin Sang explored it with her.
Gradually, they began to see some clues.
Tian Li began her first attempt, instantly shattering the silence. Thunder roared in her ears, turning the space into a sea of thunder and fire. All sorts of chaos ensued, and Qin Sang and Tian Li stood side by side at the center of the chaos.
A strange fluctuation followed, filling the entire gray fog space and bringing even greater chaos.
Amidst the violent turmoil, Qin Sang was sensing what the fluctuation meant when her expression suddenly changed slightly.
'boom!'
Suddenly, the gray mist space collapsed, and they reappeared in the secret mansion, surrounded by a ball of lightning and fire.
The violent force tore at them and also impacted the protective array. Fortunately, Qin Sang reacted quickly and immediately activated her sword domain. The sword intent spread out, suppressing the restless lightning and fire and gradually eliminating them.
Tian Li tilted her head back and looked at him with innocent eyes.
Clearly, the previous attempt had failed, nearly leveling the secret chamber. Qin Sang wouldn't care about a mere secret chamber; the question was why it had failed.
Qin Sang thought of a possibility and said to Tian Li, "Could it be because I was inside? This time, you go and try it alone."
Tian Li obediently hummed in agreement, took a moment to adjust herself, and continued trying.
This time, Qin Sang observed the changes in the Heavenly Eye Butterfly from the outside and saw that she was much more skilled this time. When she summoned the gray mist, her figure disappeared. At this time, the gray mist appeared to be lighter than before. She wondered if she could hide the gray mist completely after she became proficient in using it.
Tian Li sent a thought.
The next moment, the gray fog vanished into thin air.
At the same time, Qin Sang immediately discovered the trace of the gray mist through the protective array of the mansion, which had actually appeared at the other end of the secret mansion!
'Shuh! '
The gray mist flashed and returned to Qin Sang's side. Tian Li walked out of the gray mist, her little face showing some excitement, as if she was looking forward to Qin Sang's praise.
Qin Sang was also overjoyed. What Tian Li had just used was not some kind of escape technique, but a true teleportation ability!
Moreover, when Qin Sang built the protective array, he arranged the formation to divide the cave into different functional areas. The power of the array almost permeated the entire cave. The protective array did not react even after being moved twice.
If Tian Li were willing, she could even be moved directly outside the secret palace.
At the sixth transformation realm, the Heavenly Eye Butterfly could use the Void Profound Divine Light to pass through the barrier of the forbidden array, but it would take some effort. Now, it doesn't even need to disturb the master of the forbidden array!
Qin Sang believed that the great formation he had set up was not weak, yet Tian Li treated it as nothing. With such ability, how many places in the world could trap her?
Considering the Void Butterfly of the past, which could come and go freely in the sacred mountain of the Witch Clan and escape the pursuit of the powerful Witch Clan members, it is not surprising.
Back then, the Void Butterfly flung him from the top of Dengbao Mountain to the Arctic Demon Realm, showing that this teleportation ability can affect more than just the Heavenly Eye Butterfly itself. The reason it failed the first time it brought Qin Sang along was because the Heavenly Eye Butterfly was still very unfamiliar with it, but it will definitely become stronger in the future.
"This is truly the best method for stealing scriptures, robbing treasures, murdering and plundering..."
Qin Sang inexplicably recalled this sentence: With this supernatural power, there is nowhere in the world that one cannot go.
He thought a step further, gave Tian Li some instructions, and then summoned the Taiyin Spirit Sword. The sword light illuminated the cave, and sword stars spread out, enveloping Tian Li in a sword domain. Immediately afterwards, Tian Li summoned the Gray Mist Space, and a cloud of gray mist appeared in the sea of stars.
Once an enemy falls into the sword domain, they will be locked onto by thousands of spiritual swords, oppressed by the sword intent, terrified, and unable to move an inch.
Qin Sang regarded the Heavenly Eye Butterfly as an opponent, using her sword domain to lock onto the gray mist space, trapping it within the Eastern Azure Dragon Seven Mansions. A moment later, the mist suddenly rippled, instantly breaking free from the sword domain's lock and appearing between the Eastern Azure Dragon Seven Mansions and the Northern Black Tortoise Seven Mansions.
Even the Law Domain couldn't trap her; she was locked in by the Law Domain, yet she was still able to teleport!
Qin Sang's eyes lit up. Imagine, in the future, when fighting against the enemy, the law domains clash, if she can lock onto the enemy's true form, and have Tian Li teleport her to the enemy's front instantly.
How many people can react to such a surprise attack?
Of course, the power of the Law Domain is not without its limitations for Tian Li. The distance she was teleported this time was much shorter than outside, and the more powerful and perfect the Law Domain, the greater the limitations. But this does not diminish the value of the Gray Mist Space, and they have only discovered its first use; there may be other wonderful applications waiting for them to discover.
Next, they will continue to explore and confirm the limits of the Sky Eye Butterfly's abilities.
Qin Sang put away his sword domain, his joy evident in his eyes. Seeing his happiness, Tian Li also smiled.
"How about we call this gray fog space the Void Realm?" Qin Sang asked Tian Li for her opinion.
What Tian Li comprehended was not so much a domain of law, but more like a divine power.
The gray fog space was filled with lightning and fire, it was not 'empty', but if it was not empty, why could it move within the domain of law?
The name "Valley of Nothingness" is quite fitting.
Tian Li responded crisply, and then they made various attempts. In just a few days, Tian Li made rapid progress in using the Void Domain ability, and soon successfully teleported Qin Sang once.
With the appointed time with Luo Xianweng fast approaching, Qin Sang had the Heavenly Eye Butterfly stabilize its cultivation. The Heavenly Eye Butterfly transformed back into its butterfly form and entered Qin Sang's dantian. She still preferred to live here.
Qin Sang dispersed her divine sense and noticed that the protective array of the mansion was trapping a talismanic light, which was a talismanic letter.
He only gave the method of communication to the Burning Crystal Sect and Yu Chang'en. When they took a look, they found that it was indeed sent by the Burning Crystal Sect.
A few days ago, he sent a message to the Burning Crystal Sect, asking them to help him investigate who Luo Xianweng was.
Young Master Yan's cultivation level and status are still insufficient, so he may not know about Immortal Luo's deeds, but Master Li of the Burning Crystal Sect must have heard of them.
As expected, Young Master Yan stated in his talisman message that after receiving Qin Sang's talisman message, he sent a message back to his sect and received his master's reply today.
Some of the content above is excerpted from ancient texts. According to records, this Immortal Luo was a True Lord of the Yellow Court Dao who was active in Xunzhou more than 10,000 years ago. He did several earth-shattering things that made some sect cultivators tremble with fear. It was hard to say whether it was a reputation for prestige or a fearsome reputation.
The most famous thing is that Luo Xianweng once destroyed a Xuan-rank sect in Tian Shi Xu by himself, and killed the reinforcements that the sect had invited, who was a Fusion cultivator from an Earth-rank sect!
The reason why Luo Xianweng exterminated the entire sect is said to be because this sect was selling human races to the aquatic creatures of the East Sea on a large scale.
In the eyes of merchants, everything in the world can become a commodity, and people are no exception. In particular, those special spiritual bloodlines are extremely valuable, both within and outside the human race, and are priceless.
The merchant alliances in Xunzhou had all been involved in this kind of business to some extent, but they still had some sense of propriety and knew to keep it secret, conducting it only in the shadows. Only that sect acted recklessly, ultimately bringing trouble upon themselves.
The Xuanjie Sect is the mainstay of Tianshixu, so one can imagine how much of a commotion it caused within Xunzhou and Tianshixu.
The final outcome was baffling. Huang Tingdao merely imprisoned him on the banks of the Luo River to reflect on his actions, and Tian Shi Xu helped that Xuan-rank sect rebuild its mountain gate. That was the end of it.
That sect still exists, but it has long since fallen to the Yellow Rank and has yet to recover its strength.
When this result was announced, it naturally caused an uproar. People began to collect information about the deeds of this Huangting Dao Zhenjun and discovered that he targeted evil and powerful sects, and did not act recklessly. He always stood on the side of morality, relying on his strength but not bullying the weak, and he often performed acts of righteousness. He was a chivalrous figure.
At first, people called him the Fierce Taoist or the Demon Lord. Later, as people's hearts changed, the demon became an immortal. Perhaps because he was imprisoned in the Luo River, the name Luo Xian Weng was born at some point and became fixed.
After that upheaval more than 10,000 years ago, this person disappeared without a trace.
Some claim that this person has attained the status of an earth immortal, while others say that he has already ascended to heaven while imprisoned.
Like the Daoist court, contemporary Daoist practitioners often refer to cultivators who have reached the Integration stage as True Lords. However, "Celestial Master" is a unique title of honor in the Daoist court, while contemporary Daoist practitioners respectfully refer to Mahayana cultivators as "Earth Immortals."
Earthly Immortals are deities living on land!
Qin Sang knew that Luo Xianweng had not passed away and was still active in Xunzhou.
However, Master Li did not mention the old beggar in the letter, so he probably did not know the relationship between the old beggar and Immortal Luo, and did not know what identity Immortal Luo's body was in inhabiting the world.
"An earth immortal..."
Qin Sang put away the talisman, seemingly lost in thought.
In addition, the letter also mentioned another matter: it turned out that the Five Elements Alliance had come to them, wanting to see Elder Qin.
Once her identity was revealed, Qin Sang knew it would alert the main party. The fact that they arrived so quickly suggests that the Five Elements Alliance also has designs on the Northern Region.
The envoy from the Five Elements Alliance was no ordinary person. He claimed to be a disciple of Elder Yue Ji, who was the right-hand man of the Five Elements Alliance's Xunzhou branch, holding a high position and great power.
He didn't want to reveal his background, and his identity as an elder of the Five Elements Alliance was very useful. In addition, he wanted to use the Five Elements Alliance to collect the spiritual materials needed to reforge the Thunder Beast Battle Guard. After thinking about it, he decided to meet the other party.
Two days before the appointed time with Immortal Luo, Qin Sang left the secret mansion and sent out a talisman.
After waiting for a while on a rocky mountain, a streak of light arrived in a hurry, and a young man landed and bowed, "Han Ming greets Elder Qin!"
This person was Yue Ji's disciple.
Qin Sang nodded slightly, without asking any questions, waiting for Han Ming to explain his purpose.
"Reporting to Elder Qin, my master is currently in the Northern Region and was worried that requesting an audience without permission would disturb your cultivation. Therefore, he sent me to inquire whether you have any free time recently and if I may pay you a visit," Han Ming said respectfully.
Yue Ji has also come to the Northern Region. Sure enough, there are quite a few old fogies hiding in the shadows.
Qin Sang pondered for a moment and said, "I happen to have the same idea. Since Elder Yue also wants to see me, there's no better time than today. Let's go to his residence."
Han Ming was overjoyed upon hearing this, "This junior will then lead the way for you, senior."
Han Ming was on tenterhooks on the way, but Qin Sang didn't put on airs. She asked him a few questions to put him at ease.
Upon learning Han Ming's age, Qin Sang sighed, "You're about the same age as one of my disciples."
Han Ming said repeatedly, "That fellow Daoist must be exceptionally talented to be favored by Elder Qin. I wonder where he is now. Perhaps I can become close friends with him."
"I haven't heard from that disciple for many years. If he hasn't broken through to the Void Refinement stage, I'm afraid..."
Qin Sang shook her head.
The disciple he was referring to was naturally Shen Chen. Now that the people from the Five Elements Alliance were right in front of him, it was a pity that he couldn't ask them directly.
Han Ming wisely fell silent.
Before long, the two saw a lake. This lake was obviously newly formed, and there were ripples all around the lake.
As soon as they approached, they saw a person fly up from the center of the lake. This person was dressed in a gray robe, with white hair and a youthful face. He had a square face and a wide mouth, and one could tell at a glance that he was a bold and forthright person.
"I am ashamed to trouble Elder Qin to personally escort you here. Please come quickly!"
This is Elder Yue Ji. He is indeed generous and warm-hearted, as if he and Qin Sang are old friends who have known each other for many years.
In the lakeside pavilion, a jade table and fragrant tea had already been set out, and everyone on either side had withdrawn.
"Young Master Yan is unaware that I am merely a guest elder of the Five Elements Alliance. I have rashly made this public, causing trouble for the Five Elements Alliance. I hope Elder Yue will not take offense," Qin Sang said, bowing.
Elder Yue asked in surprise, "Isn't a guest elder an elder? What wrong has Young Master Yan done?"
Qin Sang was speechless.
Elder Yue laughed and said, "Elder Qin, there is no need to worry. The Five Elements Alliance can handle this little trouble. Besides, Elder Qin has brought fame to the Five Elements Alliance, and the alliance is overjoyed."
As he spoke, Elder Yue bowed slightly, “Forgive my impertinence, Elder Qin has reached the Integration stage with only one tribulation, an astonishing talent that I have never seen before in my life. May I ask which sect or school Elder Qin comes from?”
Let's not beat around the bush. Qin Sang has caused such a big commotion, the Five Elements Alliance will definitely investigate him thoroughly.
This investigation had a profound impact, shocking the entire Five Elements Alliance. Unless he had concealed his cultivation level back then, such a cultivation speed was simply too astonishing.
“It’s a minor sect, not worth mentioning,” Qin Sang sighed. “I haven’t returned to my sect for many years.”
Elder Yue naturally didn't believe it, but then he thought that if what Qin Sang said was true, then he was no different from a rogue cultivator, and it would actually be easier to win him over.
Which power wouldn't want to win over such a person?
He didn't press further about Qin Sang's background, but changed his tone, "Elder Qin, are you also here for the Huangting Gathering?"
"To be honest, Elder Yue, I just happened to be there..." Qin Sang smiled bitterly and repeated his explanation to the Burning Crystal Sect. However, in his words, his purpose in coming to Xunfeng Sea was not to collect spiritual materials, but to find opportunities for the spiritual insects.
Elder Yue didn't need to ask about the result; it was obvious that Qin Sang had succeeded.
"I see!"
Elder Yue stroked his long beard, as if suddenly realizing something.
Qin Sang quickly followed up by stating his position, "Some time ago, I helped the Burning Crystal Sect obtain a Peace Token. I wonder if anyone in the alliance is interested?"
"The Peace Token! Elder Qin is willing to give it up?"
Elder Yue nearly plucked his beard off.
The Yellow Court Gathering has stirred up countless forces, who are now fiercely competing for it. The Five Elements Alliance reacted too slowly, and most of the Peace Tokens ended up in the hands of the Heavenly Market. Elder Yue is trying to buy a spot, but the price offered is too high, and he is hesitant.
Qin Sang frankly admitted, "I intend to leave this place of trouble first..."
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