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Chapter 487 - 65: How Did You Get Here? 【Seeking Monthly Tickets!】_1

Chapter 487: Chapter 65: How Did You Get Here? 【Seeking Monthly Tickets!】_1

Black Pine Ridge.

This place is located seventy miles west of the Mountain of Ten Thousand Poisons. Originally, it was a vast forest, swarming with tigers and wolves and rife with ferocious beasts.

Latter, a Poison Master settled nearby in Black Pine Ridge for the sake of convenience, so that he could capture poisonous creatures from the Mountain of Ten Thousand Poisons at any time to concoct his poison, and also catch some wild beasts from the mountain to test his poison on.

Just a few years passed, and the wild beasts have disappeared from the mountain. The luxuriant plants were replaced by the fearless, highly toxic black pines that continued to grow and propagate. Over a long period of time, it turned into a gloomy and frightful Black Pine Ridge.

Currently, there are more than just one, but rather hundreds of poison masters dwelling there. They belong to dozens of different Poison Master traditions, both large and small.

Poison Masters have always been unpopular in the Immortal Cultivation World. Despite their weak combat power, they are unpredictable and no one knows when one will fall, victim to their schemes. Therefore, wherever they go, they are often excluded and find warmth in numbers.

Black Pine Ridge is such a place.

The other sects surrounding the Mountain of Ten Thousand Poisons are apprehensive about the powerful force amassed by the Poison Masters. The most they would do would be to keep their distance and avoid relations with them.

The only ones holding a grudge against Black Pine Ridge are likely the Red River Sect.

It initially started with conflicts over treasures in the Mountain of Ten Thousand Poisons. To protect the treasure, the Poison Masters resorted to ruthless measures, setting up deadly poisons near the Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasures. Some Red River Sect disciples were directly poisoned to death. Subsequently, the Red River Sect retaliated, sending teams to hunt down the Poison Masters from Black Pine Ridge within the Mountain of Ten Thousand Poisons.

Since Poison Masters are not strong in combat, if they encounter cultivators who are prepared and in murder mode, they immediately become disadvantaged. After suffering losses, Black Pine Ridge started to spread their poison near the entrances of the Mountain of Ten Thousand Poisons, causing others than just the Red River Sect to suffer.

In the end, the Regent Residence stepped in to mediate. They craved down on several disciples from both sides responsible for the most deaths, thus ending the conflict. However, the feud had already been established and sporadic friction between the sides continued.

If not for their methods, after several Red River Sect members died, the first one suspected would be Black Pine Ridge.

That night, a thin fog shrouded the ridge.

A fluttering figure in white robes landed on the ground.

After hearing Zhao Duanyang’s account at the Red River Sect, Jiang Yuebai decided to explore Black Pine Ridge at night to see if there was any connection between this place and the case.

However, as soon as she landed, she sensed something was amiss.

The air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Her expression became slightly stern. Her figure merged into the moonlight, appearing as though it was nothing, slowly proceeding to the center of Black Pine Ridge, where the Poison Masters were gathered.

The ground was soaked with blood, absorbed into the soil. Along the buildings and open spaces, bodies were scattered everywhere. From the looks of it, the massacre had just happened not long ago, the smell of blood still warm.

She narrowed her eyes. Her Divine Sense quickly spread across the entire mountain slope. Everywhere she looked was filled with shocking scenes, all emanating violent intent. At least a hundred people had died horrifically in this place with not a single intact body, only scattered body parts and limbs. The ground was filled with massive claw prints, as though a ferocious beast had just wreaked havoc here.

What kind of beast could singlehandedly kill so many Poison Masters?

Jiang Yuebai glanced around. At this point, she should immediately cast the Bright Light Mirror Image, to try and reproduce the events that recently occurred. Despite her well-honed divine powers, this would still be a great test for her cultivation.

But for Chu Liang’s sake, she had to give it a shot.

First, she immediately crushed the Tailing Talisman from the Regent Residence, summoning the powerhouse from the Regent Residence. Following that, her hands turned and she began to form a hand seal.

Whoosh——

As she activated her supernatural abilities, a radiant white light suddenly lit up around her. The Spiritual Energy between heaven and earth shook violently!

What she was currently using was not Bright Light Mirror Image, but another Immortal Law, Unity of Heaven and Man!

Once Unity of Heaven and Man is activated, the body and heaven become interconnected. In this state, the Qi Sea becomes inexhaustible. At the same time, one’s control over the universe principles also greatly improves.

However, this state could only be maintained for an extremely short period. Although Jiang Yuebai could maintain it, it would only last for two to three breaths.

After opening Unity of Heaven and Man, she quickly activated the Bright Light Mirror Image.

Boom——

There’s no helping it, the level of cultivation required to use Bright Light Mirror Image to reveal past events is too high. When Daoist Yan used it previously it seemed simple, but without preparation, Jiang Yuebai couldn’t do it.

In an instant, a ray of white light, like a mirage, covered half of the mountain side with light and shadows flickering within.

Although somewhat blurry, it was clear to see a massive bluish-green monster similar to a tiger, with a pair of horns on its head and wings on its back, rampaging across Black Pine Ridge. As it ran about, it extended its claws and fangs and wherever it passed, people were instantly killed.

The three short breaths quickly passed. The state of Unity of Heaven and Man faded, and the light curtain built by the Bright Light Mirror Image collapsed instantly.

Jiang Yuebai withdrew her technique. Her complexion had turned a bit pale.

After a brief pause to regulate her breathing, she returned to normal, contemplating the scene just witnessed. The enormous beast resembled the legendary ferocious creature known as Qiongqi...

While she was waiting for the powerful cultivators of the Regent Residence to arrive, she suddenly heard rustling noises not far from her. Swiftly turning her gaze, her eyes shone like a brilliant sword aura.

Whoosh—

Jiang Yuebai activated the Shrinkage technique again, her figure instantly flitting towards the source of the noises. A black shadow there had indeed been startled and was now attempting to escape, its speed astonishingly swift.

She dashed in pursuit. By the time she was about to catch up, the black shadow had already burrowed into the Mountain of Ten Thousand Poisons. As she chased, a cacophony of shrieks rang out. A swarm of toxic bats blocked her path.

Jiang Yuebai unleashed her sword light, and the Ten Thousand Swords Technique struck down the swarm of bats from the air. But in the blink of an eye, the black shadow had vanished. Reluctantly, she halted.

By the time she turned around, the people from the Regent Residence had arrived.

"You must be Jiang Yuebai from Shu Mountain, right? I’ve heard about you."

The newcomer was also a woman, looking no more than twenty years old, dressed in a light blue dress. Her face was as smooth as jade, her eyes deep and serene, exuding a calming beauty. Someone who might not amaze you at first glance, but the more you look, the more beautiful she is.

The woman waved a token of the heavenly officials at Jiang Yuebai.

"My respects to Official Xue." Jiang Yuebai bowed slightly.

She hadn’t met her before, but once she saw the token, she could easily guess the woman’s identity. The four heavenly officials of the Regent Residence were: Li Chengfeng, Xue Muyu, Fang Donglei, Ji Zidian.

Xue Muyu was the only woman among them.

She was also the wife of Li Chengfeng, the unrequited close friend of a certain Peak Master from Shu Mountain, who had attempted but failed to win her over throughout the years.

Having exchanged greetings, Jiang Yuebai briefly explained the situation. There were no changes from what Xue Muyu had observed.

Upon hearing this, Xue Muyu nodded in understanding, then proceeded to initiate her divine skills, using the Bright Light Mirror Image.

Suddenly, the curtain of light descended again.

Compared to Jiang Yuebai’s barely adequate attempt at Bright Light Mirror Image, Xue Muyu’s execution was far more skilful and seamless. Not only could she see the scene of the ferocious beast running rampant, but she was also able to discern the appearances of the poison masters.

Looking at it, those killed poison masters seemed sluggish, as if they had been poisoned.

As the light and shadows fell, Xue Muyu’s countenance became somber. She turned and said, "It seems there are secrets behind this case. I will report back to the Regent Leader right away. You should come with me."

"Alright." Jiang Yuebai nodded lightly.

It was an excellent opportunity to see Chu Liang and find out what state he was in after two days of confinement.

...

"I can’t do it anymore. Really, I can’t."

Chu Liang shook his head in protest, a feast still laid out before him.

This time, not only was Ji Zidian present, but Li Chengfeng was also there. He chuckled, "The Regent Leader said that you must feel at home here. You can’t act like we’re neglecting you."

"Brothers, it’s not like this at all at my home," Chu Liang laughed bitterly. "Maybe when my master comes, she could drink with you guys."

At these words, a noticeable change of expressions occurred among the gathered guests.

"There’s no need for your master to take the trouble," Ji Zidian responded with a sheepish smile.

Everyone’s attitude was clear.

Whilst drinking was one thing, and toasting another, no one should mention Empress Feng at the dining table.

After giving it a brief thought, Chu Liang understood. These people were all of the same generation as his master, they definitely knew each other, and probably suffered a lot during their growth process.

Especially Li Chengfeng, it seemed Empress Feng was quite covetous of his wife.

Thus, it would be dangerous to invite the wolf into the house.

While they were joking around, a woman’s voice was heard from outside the door, "I’m back."

Immediately, two beautiful figures stepped into the reception room.

At the same time, Chu Liang and Li Chengfeng sprung up from their chairs and exclaimed in unison, "Why are you here!?"