Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 876 - 625: Just Waiting by a Tree Stump Will Do_2

Chapter 876: Chapter 625: Just Waiting by a Tree Stump Will Do_2

Before Ye Qiu could react, the domineering Sword Qi suddenly tore through the Four Seasons Sword Qi’s encirclement, shattering it entirely in the void!

Subsequently, the Sword Qi’s momentum did not diminish and directly entered Ye Qiu’s glabella, flowing into his Sea of Consciousness.

Once the Sword Qi entered the sea, it abruptly dispersed, transforming into an epiphany which Ye Qiu comprehended.

Ye Qiu’s innate talent was unquestionably rare, and within moments, he was enlightened as if waking from a dream!

The celestial Dao Origin, the most primal force, and also the most fundamental force, with years of pursuit of extreme power, Ye Qiu had forgotten that the primordial force between Heaven and Earth was within his own grasp all along!

The alternation of the seasons, spring, summer, autumn, and winter, is the most primal Law of this world.

"Thank you, Young Master, for your unreserved guidance. This great kindness, Ye Qiu shall never forget. Should Young Master need anything in the future, I will go through fire and water, fearless and unflinching!"

Ye Qiu knelt on one knee, clasping his fists as he bowed, his expression full of respect. Wang Yang smiled and waved his hand, unconcerned.

The reason he enlightened Ye Qiu was merely due to his admiration for Ye Qiu’s innate talent in the Sword Dao, unwilling to see him trapped and restrained.

"It’s just destiny! Sect Master Ye, there is no need for formalities. I must hurry on my journey and hope that Sect Master Ye will remove the meaningless ambushes along the Nine Swords Sect’s route!"

"Very well, Young Master, please proceed!"

After this incident, Ye Qiu no longer planned to stay in the Nine Swords Sect. Initially, he joined the sect not to rely on it or its inherited sword techniques, but to participate in the Summit of the Celestial Mountain through its sect.

Although participation in the Summit of the Celestial Mountain is nominally open to all within the Cultivation Sect, without a sect’s backing, one would almost certainly be eliminated in the first round!

In other words, the rules of the Summit of the Celestial Mountain are not friendly to Loose Cultivators without a sect.

However, Ye Qiu felt no guilt towards the Nine Swords Sect. If not for him here and his mediation with Wang Yang, the Nine Swords Sect would have certainly been erased from the Western Territory!

Given the actions of the Nine Swords Sect’s undying elders, they would absolutely not rest peacefully, leading to a tragic end like the three elders, holders of the Three Imperial Swords, who were slain outside the sect!

Ye Qiu knew the outcome without needing to watch. From the moment the Three Imperial Swords elders left the Nine Swords Sect, their deaths were fated.

It wasn’t only Wang Yang who had their eyes on the Nine Swords Sect. True Martial Sect had enough confidence to go to war with the Nine Swords Sect openly. Otherwise, Xiang Zhen wouldn’t have let Cao Man massacre the disciples and elders of the Seven Great Sword Mountains in True Dragon City!

After clasping fists and bidding farewell to Wang Yang, Ye Qiu turned and vanished in a flash.

Wang Yang chuckled lightly. The sect masters of these prominent sects truly are wise individuals!

Xiang Zhen, despite his reputation as a brute, possessed great wisdom in seeming simplicity and was the first to recognize Wang Yang’s extraordinary nature. Following that, Huaying used the Huaying Order to reconcile with Wang Yang, and now Ye Qiu similarly sought peace by sacrificing the lives of top experts in the Nine Swords Sect.

"Young Master, has Ye Qiu retreated?"

Cao Man and Muxue stepped through the air to approach. Wang Yang nodded without giving much explanation, accepting the slumbering Lingyu handed over and turned to leave.

Cao Man and Muxue exchanged glances, puzzled but nodded in unison and followed suit.

"Speed up, the Nine Swords Sect won’t send people anymore, straight to the Youdu Mountain Range!"

Wang Yang’s voice echoed in Cao Man and Muxue’s ears, their spirits jolted. They initially thought Wang Yang only defeated Ye Qiu but hadn’t expected he could make Ye Qiu submit and withdraw the Nine Swords Sect’s blockade.

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The Youdu Mountain Range is where the Yin Yang Realms converge, intertwining the Laws of Life and Death, making it the sole place where humans and ghosts can coexist.

The World of the Living is forbidden to the Ghost Tribe, except when Ghost Tribe’s Soul Envoys lead human souls to the Underworld for reincarnation. Of course, some souls might end up in the Eighteen Layers of Hell, suffering without reincarnation.

Similarly, humans are prohibited from entering the Underworld; its laws crush living beings from the World of the Living just as the laws of the World of the Living obliterate Underworld ghosts.

But the Youdu Mountain Range is unique in that its Life and Death Laws coexist, preventing either humans or ghosts from facing immediate annihilation.

However, these laws favor the Ghost Tribe significantly, as the Underworld is replete with souls!

Therefore, while the Youdu Mountain Range represents the convergence of the Yin Yang Realms, it is essentially the Underworld’s Youdu Mountain!

Although living beings can enter, surviving is difficult due to the relentless pursuit of the Ghost Tribe once inside.

At this moment, four people stood at the Youdu Mountain Range: two young men, a young woman, and a sleeping girl.

Naturally, it was the group of Wang Yang.

Wang Yang observed the dense ghostly mist over the Youdu Mountain Range with a hint of hesitation.

Occupying the mountain range for years, the Ghost Tribe’s pervasive death energy formed a mist. While inhaling it might cause illusions, the loss of vitality and bloodline depletion would be dire!

Wang Yang’s physique could ignore the ghostly mist, but Cao Man and Muxue could not.

"What’s the matter, Young Master?"

Throughout the journey, Cao Man rarely saw such an expression on Wang Yang and could not help but ask.

"The death energy of Youdu Mountain surpassed my expectations, forming ghostly mist. Although you and Muxue can resist it with Bloodline Spiritual Power, the strain would be too great over time. I suggest you both wait for Sect Masters Xiang Zhen, Huaying, and Lingyin before entering."

Wang Yang contemplated and advised Cao Man and Muxue against entering, as their auras would be revealed and attract battles once within.

"Agreed! The priority is for the Young Master to find the Two Realms Flower at the bottom of the River Styx. Entering with Muxue and me would only draw attention and trouble!"

"Take this Message Jade Pendant, Young Master. If you get surrounded, use it to call me, and I’ll break in immediately!"

"Understood!"

Wang Yang accepted the jade pendant, not rejecting Cao Man’s suggestion. The Youdu Mountain Range, being Ghost Tribe territory, held unforeseen dangers.

Despite Wang Yang’s ability to evade the Ghost Tribe’s detection, experts would surely guard the River Styx!

Moreover, there would be more than one!

The Ghost Master, aware of Lingyu’s awakening Underworld Blood requiring the Two Realms Flower, would undoubtedly dispatch heavy guards.

The Ghost Master could not use the Two Realms Flower himself as the Ghost Tribe could not descend the River Styx!

The River Styx, being the source of Ghost Tribe power, contained the life force laws of the celestial Dao Origin!

Soul bodies would scatter at contact, and physical forms would disintegrate!

Only laws evolved from the celestial Dao Origin could neutralize the River Styx’s laws!

Since the Ancient Times, a portion of the Heaven and Earth Laws had been fragmented and incomplete. Even the inherited remnants are still fragmentary.

Though individuals like Xiang Zhen, Huaying, Liu Yun, Ye Qiu, and Wang Siyun each possessed a trace of celestial Dao Origin Force, it paled compared to the complete laws of the River Styx!

Currently, only the Divine Tree branches at the Summit of the Celestial Mountain could resist the River Styx laws!

The Divine Tree, akin to the River Styx, is the Bloodline Spiritual Power source for the Cultivation Sect!

Be vigilant!

Cao Man clasped his fists, and Muxue’s gaze followed. Wang Yang nodded with a smile, waved, and vanished into the Youdu Mountain Range.

The ghostly mist rose and seemed to engulf Wang Yang, disappearing from view.

Within the Youdu Mountain Range, Wang Yang paused briefly, releasing Lingyu’s aura, forming a Seal Formation with a gesture, and inscribing talismans in the void!

"Heaven and Earth, Nine Palaces God Sealing!"

A Spirit Talisman materialized in the void, inscribed with the character "seal," entered Lingyu’s glabella. An intense Sealing Force spread, completely sealing Lingyu’s aura!

Lingyu’s aura vanished instantly.

A sly smile appeared on Wang Yang’s lips as his form gradually became transparent, blending into the void!

Now, just wait!

Although within Youdu Mountain Range, Wang Yang did not know the River Styx’s exact location. Instead of searching aimlessly, it was better to let the Ghost Tribe lead the way!

This approach was much easier and less effortful.