Chapter 269

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Chapter 269"Disciple, I just felt that there was a streak of black aura between Miss Hu's eyebrows, as if something ominous is about to happen to her. But strangely, her luck doesn't seem to be weakening," Lu Qing said, somewhat puzzled after hearing his master's soul transmission. The change in Hu Zezhi's aura had caught his attention. "Indeed, I felt it too," the old doctor said with a serious expression. "Something extremely dangerous is likely to happen to Miss Hu in the near future. But at the same time, there might be a great opportunity waiting for her. The intertwining of golden and black auras indicates that her life and death may be hanging by a thread." Hearing this, Lu Qing's expression became solemn. His master, who was blessed with the Light of Merit and protected by Divine Providence, often received warnings from the heavens. His ability to sense danger from the unknown far exceeded Lu Qing's. If even he felt that danger was imminent, the situation was bound to be serious. "Master, it seems that this journey to the Sacred Mountain will surely involve unimaginable events. We must be cautious," Lu Qing said. "Yes," the old doctor nodded. The two of them were using soul transmission, so Hu Zezhi was unaware that she might soon face great danger. The carriage sped along the road towards the Sacred Mountain. Along the way, Lu Qing and his companions encountered several people who attempted to stop them, drawn by the mystical nature of the carriage. However, none could keep up with the speed of the carriage, and they quickly fell behind, unable to even catch a glimpse of the blue aura trailing behind it. Thus, after two more days of rapid travel, Lu Qing and the others pressed on. On the morning of the third day, Mago suddenly stopped the carriage on a hill. "Mister Ma, what's wrong?" Lu Qing asked, sensing the carriage had stopped. However, he received no response from Mago. Puzzled, Lu Qing lifted the curtain: "Mister Ma, what's going on…" "Brother Lu Qing, look ahead!" Mago suddenly spoke, his voice trembling slightly. "We seem to be nearing the Sacred Mountain." "Nearing it? That can't be right." Lu Qing was startled. They had checked the map that morning, and they were still several thousand miles away from the Sacred Mountain. They hadn't traveled that far yet, so how could they be so close? Lu Qing stepped down from the carriage and looked ahead. The next moment, he was completely stunned. S~eaʀᴄh the nôvel_Fire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In the distance, an enormous mountain, towering into the clouds, loomed before them. The mountain was so tall that its peak was impossible to see, with clouds swirling around its midsection. The entire mountain exuded a grand and awe-inspiring aura, making anyone who looked upon it instinctively feel reverence and a desire to worship. "Is this the Sacred Mountain?" At this moment, the old doctor and the others also stepped out of the carriage. Seeing the towering mountain that seemed to be the backbone of the heavens and earth, they all displayed expressions of shock. "No wonder it's called the center of the world. The name 'Sacred Mountain' is truly well-deserved." After a long moment, Lu Qing finally exhaled a long breath, gradually collecting his thoughts. He had imagined what the Sacred Mountain would look like many times during their journey, but now, seeing it with his own eyes, he realized his imagination had been far too conservative. The real Sacred Mountain was far more awe-inspiring than he had ever expected. "This trip, even if we gain nothing else, seeing this sight alone makes all our efforts worthwhile," the old doctor sighed as well. As for the others, they were so shocked that they remained speechless, unable to recover for a long time. "Let's continue on our way." Although they could see the Sacred Mountain now, Lu Qing estimated they were still at least one or two thousand miles away. But this only further highlighted the mountain's majesty—being able to see it from such a distance was beyond imagination. Who could guess what it would feel like to be close to this sacred mountain? The carriage set off again, but the mood inside remained excited. "Master, according to the map given to us by Senior Xuanjizi, there is a Sacred City at the base of the Sacred Mountain, where the headquarters of Tianji Tower is located. Should we head there first?" Though the Sacred Mountain was incomparably majestic, it wasn't a place one could climb at will. It was said that a strange force on the mountain made the body feel heavier the higher one climbed. Ordinary people who attempted to ascend recklessly could easily be harmed by this mysterious power. Therefore, it was forbidden for ordinary people to approach the Sacred Mountain without permission, to avoid losing their lives. Of course, this strange force posed little threat to powerful martial artists. Given the changes in the rules of heaven and earth and the revival of spiritual energy, who knew what new phenomena the Sacred Mountain might now possess? Lu Qing thought it wise to gather more information before proceeding. "That sounds reasonable," the old doctor agreed. "I wonder if Lord Zhirui has finished his seclusion…" Lu Qing still had a good impression of Zhirui, a disciple of Tianji Tower whom they had met a few times. In Azure Dragon City, Xuanjizi had mentioned that he had broken through to the Precelestial Realm and was now in seclusion to stabilize his cultivation. If he had emerged from seclusion, their past acquaintance might make it easier to gather information. The carriage sped along, and though the distance of one or two thousand miles seemed far, with Lu Qing's speed, it would only take them half a day at most. As they approached the Sacred Mountain, Lu Qing felt the spiritual energy in the surrounding space becoming increasingly dense. Simply being in this environment made it difficult to suppress his cultivation, and he felt on the verge of breaking through. No wonder the major sects of Zhongzhou had been so eager, even willing to risk their lives. The spiritual energy here was so rich that refining it would undoubtedly lead to significant improvements in strength. In the face of such a temptation to break through and master more powerful forces, the so-called rules were nothing but a joke. "I didn't expect the Sacred Mountain to be like this. I'm lucky to have come with you, Young Master Lu. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to see such a wondrous sight," Hu Zezhi said, still awestruck by the scenery flying past the window. Lu Qing turned to speak but suddenly froze. He noticed that the black aura between Hu Zezhi's eyebrows had grown even heavier, like a dark cloud hanging over her. Even he could see it clearly now. The old doctor also noticed, a flash of surprise in his eyes. Hu Zezhi's appearance now was a clear sign of imminent death. Could her death be waiting in the Sacred City or perhaps on the Sacred Mountain? "Young Master Lu, is there something on my face?" Hu Zezhi asked, blushing as she noticed Lu Qing staring at her. She raised her sleeve to wipe her face. "Oh, it's nothing," Lu Qing replied with a calm smile. "Miss Hu, we'll be entering the Sacred City soon. Once we're inside, please refrain from wandering off on your own. We're unfamiliar with the area, and it would be troublesome if we got separated." "Alright," Hu Zezhi agreed softly. Though Hu Zezhi obediently agreed, Lu Qing's mood did not lighten. The black aura on her forehead was too intense; he couldn't imagine what kind of deathly tribulation would cause a person with such great fortune to display such an unmistakable omen of death. Both Lu Qing and the old doctor's hearts grew heavier as they approached the Sacred City. They were too preoccupied to fully appreciate the grand sight before them. "Brother Lu Qing, Doctor, I found out that there's no entrance fee to the city. We can go in freely," Mago quickly reported after gathering information outside the city gate. "Alright, let's enter the city," Lu Qing nodded. He glanced at the dark cloud of black aura over Hu Zezhi's forehead, suppressing his unease. Mago drove the carriage slowly into the city. The two Dragonblood Horses pulling the carriage naturally drew attention, but this was the Sacred City, the most prosperous place in the world. Rare and exotic creatures were not uncommon here. While the Dragonblood Horses were magnificent, they were not enough to cause a commotion. Thus, they entered the Sacred City smoothly. However, as soon as they entered, certain individuals stationed near the city gates began taking out notebooks, recording their details. Almost simultaneously, in an inn not far from the city gate, a figure meditating on a bed suddenly opened his eyes. A sharp glint flashed in them as he said, "I think I smell the scent of fortune." The figure's eyes, with four pitch-black pupils, looked especially eerie. Lu Qing and the others were unaware of this. After entering the Sacred City, both he and the old doctor felt a mysterious power within the city, further suppressing their soul-sensing abilities. Lu Qing, who could previously sense movements within several hundred meters, now found his range reduced to just one hundred meters. The old doctor's range was reduced to only thirty meters. Such a distance was trivial for a Precelestial Realm expert, who could easily cross it with a single movement. "No wonder Senior Xuanjizi said that even Precelestial Realm martial artists rarely dare to act recklessly in the Sacred City. With such a powerful suppression, there must be a formidable array protecting the city. I wonder if this array has been here since ancient times or if it was set up by later generations." The Sacred City had a long history, far older than many ancient sects in Zhongzhou. Who originally built this grand city was impossible to determine. Perhaps only the three mysterious Sacred Masters and the ancient sects of Zhongzhou, with their millennia-old legacies, knew its origins. After wandering around the city for a while, Lu Qing and the others began inquiring about the location of Tianji Tower's headquarters. Surprisingly, they quickly found out. "Are you heading to Tianji Tower?" A sugar figure vendor enthusiastically pointed west. "Just follow this main road straight ahead. When you reach the western part of the city, you'll see the tallest building with a seven-star mark on top—that's Tianji Tower." "Thank you, brother." Lu Qing bought a few sugar figures, thanked the vendor, and returned to the carriage, handing the treats to Xiaoyan, whose eyes lit up. "Master, I've found out that Tianji Tower is in the western part of the city." "It was that easy to find?" The old doctor was surprised but quickly understood. "I suppose it makes sense. In Azure Dragon City, Tianji Tower's location wasn't hidden either. We were overthinking it, assuming that a grand sect like this would keep its headquarters secret." "Indeed, the truly great hide in plain sight. Tianji Tower clearly doesn't shy away from interacting with the world," Lu Qing agreed. "Let's head over there then. I sensed some movement from the jade token Zhirui gave me, though it was faint, so I couldn't fully confirm the direction." So, Lu Qing and the others continued westward. As they left, a figure in a black robe appeared at the sugar vendor's stall, looking puzzled. "Strange, I clearly sensed the aura here, but now it's gone. And even with the Demonic Calculation Technique, I can't figure it out. Damn it! If it weren't for this cursed city's array suppressing my soul-sensing ability, I wouldn't have to go through all this trouble!" The black-robed figure calculated for a while but couldn't make sense of it. Just as he was about to leave, he saw the sugar vendor and, on a whim, pulled out a piece of silver and approached the stall. "Excuse me, brother. I'm looking for some information. If you answer well, this silver is yours." The sugar vendor's face lit up at the sight of the silver. "What would you like to know, sir? I'll tell you everything I know!" "Have you seen any unusual people pass by recently?" "Unusual people?" The sugar vendor was momentarily puzzled, then his eyes lit up as he remembered. "I didn't see any unusual people, but I did see a couple of unusual horses." "Unusual horses?" "Yes, just now, a carriage passed by here. The passengers asked me for directions. Oh man, those horses were incredible! They were at least two heads taller than regular steeds, with white horns on their foreheads. I've never seen such magnificent horses in my life!" "Horses with horns?" The black-robed figure's eyes flashed. "Do you know where they went?" "Yes, they said they were going to Tianji Tower!" "Tianji Tower?" The black-robed figure nodded slightly, tossing the silver piece. "Thank you, brother. The silver is yours." ... The Sacred City, known as the greatest city in the world, was vast beyond measure, with roads so wide that even ten carriages could travel side by side without crowding. Thus, Lu Qing and his companions had no trouble driving their carriage through the city, though they couldn't rush as recklessly as before. After traveling for a while, the old doctor suddenly reached into his robe and pulled out a jade token. "Master, can you sense Tianji Tower's location?" "Yes, the fluctuations in the jade token are quite clear now," the old doctor nodded. At that moment, Mago's voice called from the front, "Brother Lu Qing, I see the tall building the sugar vendor mentioned." "Alright, let's head that way." As Lu Qing and the others approached Tianji Tower, a young figure dressed in plain clothes sat cross-legged in a towering building. He was playing a game of chess with someone when he suddenly trembled, showing surprise. He took out a jade compass from his robe and sensed the information it transmitted. Gradually, a look of delight spread across his face. Table of content

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