Chapter 182 - 181: Could It Be Him (Please Subscribe)

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Chapter 182: Chapter 181: Could It Be Him (Please Subscribe) "The struggles of being a Loose Cultivator are nothing more than this." Five Elders Root was silent for a moment and then said. Everyone present fell silent. Everyone at the scene, except for Xie Gucang of the Incense Fire Dao and Pei Yuanwu from the Immortal Ascension Pavilion, not to mention Li Xun, whose background was unknown, were all of Loose Cultivator origin. They naturally understood the difficulties of being a Loose Cultivator. Even Bai Ziyue, who cultivated Martial Arts, relied on being affiliated with the Sunburst Gang, which provided a bit of assistance, preventing him from having nothing to cultivate. But on the path of the Immortal Technique, he had to rely entirely on his own effort and struggle. Take the latter part of the Purple Qi Divine Observation Technique, for instance; if he had a sect’s inheritance, he wouldn’t need to be so cautious, hiding his identity and strength, nor would he need to be so calculating to participate in this Immortal Technique Gathering. *The Immortal Dao is boundless, and in his future, it’s not just the absence of a cultivation technique that loomed ahead.* "The struggles of being a Loose Cultivator require nothing but a fight. This time, regarding the matter of Mist Valley, I have decided to participate. However, the distribution of benefits must be agreed upon in advance, lest something unpleasant happen." Lady Blood suddenly stood up and spoke. "With Lady Blood joining, the chance of success is greater. The distribution of benefits, of course, needs to be clarified in advance. Apart from giving each person two hundred Spirit Stones, I don’t need the Exotic Beasts or Demon Beasts’ demon cores and flesh in Mist Valley. You all can discuss it among yourselves or have Elder Wu make the decision on the distribution. I only want that piece of spiritual land. As for the Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion, no one knows what situation there might be. Maybe it’ll yield nothing, or maybe there’ll be some treasure. At that time, it depends on one’s abilities." Zhou Licheng was overjoyed and quickly spoke up. Lady Blood nodded in acknowledgment. It was evident that the spiritual land was inevitably to belong to Zhou Licheng. After all, he was the one who had discovered Mist Valley in the first place. Now, not only was he offering compensation, but he also voluntarily gave up all the proceeds, which was considered generous. Moreover, the unknown Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion was regarded as an opportunity for everyone. *They might owe him a favor, so naturally, they could not be greedy.* "In that case, count me in too." Xie Gucang was silent for a moment, then spoke. "Count me in too." "Include me as well." "In the spiritual land, there must be Spiritual Objects. There might even be some unexpected gains, so I’m willing to take the trip." Ji Fengniang, Five Elders Root, and Alchemist Zhang Xianshi each agreed in succession. "I know my strength is low, so I won’t join in on this excitement." "You know I only excel at making talismans and don’t have any suitable Magical Artifacts, so I won’t be participating either." Li Xun and Xu Pengxing shook their heads, refusing. Zhou Licheng had anticipated this and was unsurprised, instead turning his gaze to Bai Ziyue and Pei Yuanwu, who had yet to express a stance. "My realm is becoming unstable, and I plan to go into seclusion for a while to deepen my cultivation, so I won’t go." Pei Yuanwu replied indifferently. On hearing this, everyone was moved, and Lady Blood couldn’t help but ask, "Brother Pei, are you planning to break through to the Eighth Layer of Qi Cultivation?" "Whether I can break through is still uncertain." Pei Yuanwu just shook his head indifferently. Even so, most of the people present showed envy on their faces. The Seventh Layer of Qi Cultivation was already considered powerful, and among all present, only Xie Gucang, Lady Blood, and Pei Yuanwu were at this stage. The Eighth Layer of Qi Cultivation was naturally even stronger. Once Pei Yuanwu broke through, among the Immortal Cultivators of Wujiang County, perhaps only the independent cultivator elder, Elder Wu, with his Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation strength, would surpass him. "I’ll join, too." Bai Ziyue briefly considered and finally agreed. As for the so-called Ancient Cultivator’s Cave Mansion, he wasn’t too hopeful. But the large number of Exotic Beasts and Demon Beasts in Mist Valley sparked his interest. *Martial Arts cultivation had allowed him to unblock six meridians.* *It was exhilarating, and his strength did indeed receive a significant boost, but his Soul Energy was nearly exhausted.* Now that the subsequent cultivation technique of the Purple Qi Divine Observation Technique was in hand, he naturally wanted to quickly accumulate Soul Energy to enhance his Immortal Technique realm. To him, Mist Valley seemed like an opportunity. "Good, the specific time will be further notified by Elder Wu." Zhou Licheng nodded in satisfaction and said. "Fellow Daoist Bai, this is the Communication Dharma Disc, considered a low-level Magical Artifact. As long as you are within a hundred li, I can reach you through this Dharma Disc. The time and place of the Immortal Technique Gathering are generally confirmed through this Communication Dharma Disc." Elder Wu smiled slightly as he handed a small array disc-like object to Bai Ziyue and said. "Thank you, Elder Wu." Bai Ziyue, of course, knew about the Communication Dharma Disc and had heard about it from Xie Gucang previously. The Communication Dharma Disc was not much different from the old-fashioned telephone of his previous life. Through the disc, Bai Ziyue could directly contact Elder Wu. In this world, it was considered an extremely convenient item. When Xie Gucang first mentioned it, he was quite surprised. However, considering that even immortal cultivation was possible in this world, creating such a communication device wasn’t something too shocking. "Additionally, regarding the Mist Valley incident, I hope none of you will spread the news. If you do, once I find out, don’t blame me, Old Wu, for being ruthless and forgetting our long-standing relationship." Next, Elder Wu’s face suddenly turned stern as he looked coldly at everyone, the warning in his gaze was very clear. Everyone was startled and quickly nodded in agreement. With centuries of cultivation, Elder Wu naturally had not had a smooth journey. Being an independent cultivator who fought his way to the present state, his words carried weight. No one doubted his determination and ability when he spoke. "Is this the overwhelming presence of a peak Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation expert? It certainly surpassed my own. That once terrifying Snake Demon probably would only flee with its tail between its legs in front of Elder Wu." Even though it was just a brief glimpse, Bai Ziyue instantly felt a chill and a sense of impending disaster. *I wonder how Elder Wu, at the Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation, compares to a first-class expert among martial artists?* Suddenly, this question inexplicably surged in Bai Ziyue’s heart. Then he quickly shook his head, dispelling the thought. In that moment, a strong fighting spirit involuntarily flashed in his eyes. *If I reach the first-class level in martial arts and Ninth Layer in immortal technique realm, wouldn’t everything become clear?* ... Stepping out of the Golden Elegance Pavilion, Bai Ziyue bade farewell to Xie Gucang and others before determining his direction and heading home. He was extremely satisfied with this trip to the Immortal Technique Gathering. Not only did his self-made Dharma Transformation Talisman gain great popularity, potentially becoming a stable source of income in the future, but most importantly, he finally exchanged for the lower scroll of the Purple Qi Divine Observation Technique, completely resolving the awkward situation of having nothing to cultivate. "Next, I just need to methodically accumulate soul energy, then directly elevate my immortal technique realm." Bai Ziyue thought silently, a smile unconsciously appearing at the corner of his mouth. Having already reached the entry level of the Purple Qi Divine Observation Technique, he no longer needed to wait to elevate his realm. Now, the only thing restricting him was his soul energy. *Cultivating martial arts to advance requires vast amounts of soul energy, and elevating an immortal technique realm needs even more.* *My soul energy acquisition speed seems too slow.* *I hope this venture into Mist Valley allows me to increase my soul energy as much as possible.* Bai Ziyue pondered quietly, his eyes flashing as his footsteps suddenly paused. "Chen Qingyun?" A young man in a gray robe suddenly rushed out from the alley in front of him. The man had his head slightly lowered, moving hurriedly with incredible speed, and then he turned and disappeared into the crowd. Even with just a fleeting glance, Bai Ziyue’s exceptional eyesight recognized him at once. That figure was Chen Qingyun, the white-clothed swordsman, a remarkable talent among the younger generation in Wujiang County. However, the man’s gray clothing, coupled with his hurried manner, made Bai Ziyue feel a tinge of doubt. *It seems he’s trying to avoid someone.* Bai Ziyue couldn’t help but take two quick steps toward the alley. "It’s blocked?" Bai Ziyue frowned. The narrow alley was blocked just five or six meters in, allowing no passage. Then he looked up. A few minutes later, Bai Ziyue walked out of the alley, his confusion even deeper. *Clearly, Chen Qingyun must be hiding a significant secret.* "Right, it seemed like he held a blade!" Suddenly, a glint of sharpness flashed in Bai Ziyue’s eyes. Just then, he noticed a group of Sunburst Gang members on the street conducting a careful search, their eyes wary, leaving no one suspicious unchecked. In the distance, more Sunburst Gang members quickly entered shops on both sides of the street, starting to inquire and investigate. Among them, Bai Ziyue spotted a familiar figure and quickly approached. "Senior Brother, what’s going on?" Bai Ziyue tapped Tang Zhanfei on the shoulder, inquiring. "Oh, it’s you, Junior Brother." Tang Zhanfei breathed a sigh of relief, then spoke with lingering fear, "The assassin struck again. This time, it was Xia Yunqiang who died." "What? The last of the Three Heroes of Sunburst Gang also died?" Bai Ziyue opened his eyes wide, asking in shock. "Yes, just a stick of incense ago. When we arrived, Xia Yunqiang had already lost his breath. We thought the assassin would pause for a while, but they struck again so soon, it’s truly..." Even Tang Zhanfei, with his carefree nature, couldn’t help but feel a sense of shared fate at this moment. "A stick of incense ago? Where did he die?" Bai Ziyue suddenly thought of the white-clothed swordsman Chen Qingyun, who had hurriedly left the alley earlier. *Could it be him?*

Chapter 182 - 181: Could It Be Him (Please Subscribe)

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