The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 159 - 122 Removing Immortal Platform_2

Chapter 159: Chapter 122 Removing Immortal Platform_2

All these were manageable, but the real test began once they ascended the mountain.

The mountain wind howled, so cold it numbed the mind. Even Li Yan, who trained in martial arts for years, felt a little breathless and tight in the chest.

Yet, the scenery on the mountain grew all the more majestic.

The mountains lay vast, clouds spread expansively. Glaciers, mossy fields, and peculiar fractured layers made one feel as if they had returned to the distant, ancient times.

Yu Linzi sent someone to lead the way, a disciple with the Daoist name of Dian Shu, who would be called Dian Shuzi if his future cultivation was successful.

This young Taoist was lively by nature and quite enthusiastic, easily swayed by Sha Lifei’s few words, keeping his mouth busy.

"Everyone, look there!"

He pointed to a ridge on the opposite mountain range and said, "That place is called the Ten Thousand Immortals Formation. It’s said that when Taigong performed the Sealing God Ritual on the Immortal Uplifting Platform, many Immortal Gods stood there, waiting to be ennobled."

Sha Lifei exclaimed, "Is it true?"

Dian Shu scratched his head and laughed, "It’s just a legend. Anyway, the Mystical Sect’s records are not clear about such ancient matters, so just enjoy the story."

As they spoke, a protruding mountain ridge emerged ahead, as if large rocks were piled up, mixed with gravel, mud, and solid ice, vaguely revealing a path leading straight to the mountaintop.

Dian Shu pointed to the other side and said, "The newly discovered spiritual acupoint is not on the Immortal Uplifting Platform but in the mountain crevice on the opposite side. Shall we go directly, or take a roundabout to the Immortal Uplifting Platform first?"

Though Wang Daoxuan’s lips were purple-blue from the cold, he was already accustomed to it, his spirits greatly improved. He smiled and said, "Since we’re here, we shouldn’t miss it. Let’s go up and take a look."

With the weakest saying this, Li Yan naturally had no objections. Fortunately, the distance was not far. Even though the path was icy and slippery, it took less than the time for two sticks of incense for the group to reach the Immortal Uplifting Platform.

On the Immortal Uplifting Platform, there was mostly weathered rubble.

These stones were pale in color, forming a sacrificial altar, though after many years, only broken walls and ruins remained.

Standing here, one felt the heavens high and earth wide, an immensely vast and majestic air surged toward them, with the sunset illuminating the sea of clouds in a myriad of ways.

Wang Daoxuan surveyed the surroundings and nodded slightly, "This place is indeed extraordinary. The terrain consolidates, viewing from above the dragon, it might truly be the place of Sealing God and Immortal Uplifting."

Li Yan activated his divine skills, experiencing it even more deeply.

Taibai Mountain, as the highest peak of Qinling, and this being Taibai’s highest point, Innate Astral Qi gathered from all directions, as if the deities were lifting the magic platform.

For a moment, the aura made him dizzy, his body swayed, and he hurriedly gestured a Yin Technique to close off his divine skills, only then feeling slightly better.

Dian Shu saw his state and joked, "Layman, one should not use divine skills here. Our Doumu Palace once had an ancestor who attempted to set up an altar and nearly fainted from the explosion."

"The seat of Taigong, where the gods retreat, must not be offended."

"Daoist, you didn’t say earlier! Were you watching me make a fool of myself?" Li Yan was speechless, shaking his head with a smile.

It was already evening, so after a brief tour, they descended the Immortal Uplifting Platform while the sky was still light, circumventing the mountain ridge to reach the other side.

"It’s right there."

Dian Shu pointed ahead.

Everyone looked up to see two mountain crevices at the mountainside, piled with chaotic rocks below, resembling the pores of mountains, which was quite intriguing.

As they walked, Dian Shu continued, "The spiritual acupoints of each Cave Heaven Blessed Land are named according to the Nine Palace positions. This place belongs to the Qian Position on Taibai Mountain, so the two acupoints are called Qian Yi and Qian Er..."

Before he could finish, Li Yan pulled him back, the Guan Mountain Blade rang out of its sheath, guarding everyone behind him.

In the distant rocky pile, a "rock" slowly moved and then lifted, revealing a figure disguised under a piece of cloth.

It was the woman demon hunter known as the Crimson Yaksha.

Her face remained cold, glancing at everyone, then looked at Dian Shu, her voice low, "Didn’t I say, don’t disturb me at work, why did you bring people?"

The young Taoist was somewhat embarrassed, quickly saluted, "Ms. Luo, these people are here to cultivate at the acupoint and will leave after a day. Besides, if the demon appears, they can help..."

"Nonsense!"

Crimson Yaksha’s voice was filled with anger, "That demon is sly, adept at sneak attacks. After sucking away vital essence, it won’t appear for several days. More people mean more trouble!"

"This..." Dian Shu was also in a difficult position, "They came after much hardship; they can’t just return abruptly."

"Ms. Luo, rest assured, it’s only for a day, it won’t delay matters."

Crimson Yaksha took a deep breath, her voice stern, "In that case, take care of yourselves. If something happens, I won’t rescue you."

With that, she went to the other side of the rocks, leading a goat from behind, ignoring the others, heading towards another area, clearly intending to set up a trap.

"Everyone, let’s go."

Dian Shu shrugged, leading the group towards the mountain crevice, speaking quietly as they walked, "Don’t mind it, though Ms. Luo seems fierce, she’s a good person, having helped many villagers catch demons and ward off evil..."

Having disturbed someone at work, Li Yan and the others felt guilty and naturally didn’t say much, quickly becoming absorbed in the acupoint.

The so-called acupoint was, in fact, a mountain cave.

But these two caves were rather strange.

The caves were not deep, merely a dozen meters, with smooth rock walls as if naturally carved, covered by a thick layer of solid ice.

Entering the cave, Li Yan was even more astonished.

He could clearly sense the flow of Innate Astral Qi within the cave, mingling with the Yin Qi of the earth veins, surging up and down, akin to a natural furnace.

This was the "formation" created by Innate Astral Qi!

"Momentum" must have a root, as people spoke of mountain momentum and vigor, but the "formation" formed its own small world, where Astral Bane Energy flowed within it.

Such a place, if an expert utilized the "formation" to set up an array, outsiders probably couldn’t even detect it upon approach.

The two caves were about the same size, differing in that one was broader like a stone chamber, immediately visible upon entry.

The other was relatively twisted with some areas piled with rubble.

Dian Shu chuckled straightforwardly, "Each Cave Heaven Blessed Land’s acupoint is a treasure of the sect. Ideally, it’d be well constructed, adding altars and quiet rooms, but recently manpower is tight, so we’ll have to wait until next year. Please bear with it."

"No problem."

Li Yan was already a bit impatient, turning to look at Wang Daoxuan, "Daoist, who’ll go first?"

"You should go first."

Wang Daoxuan stroked his beard and smiled, "You’re constructing the first layer, relatively simple, while I need to make some preparations."

"Alright." Li Yan nodded in agreement.

As they spoke, the sun had already set. They casually ate some dry food and began helping Li Yan set up the magic platform.

The first layer, even using Ghost God Skill "Luo Feng Scripture," was relatively simple to set up.

A circle below with twelve Lotus Soul Summoning Lamps symbolizing the twelve earthly branches, incense, Rootless Water, Dharma Seal, to guide the Innate Astral Qi.

After finishing these, Li Yan stayed in the cave, while Sha Lifei and the others collectively moved large stones to block the cave entrance.

To put it simply, if the spiritual acupoint was a furnace, this was sealing the furnace, and the rituals were to activate the furnace, guiding Astral Bane Energy’s infusion.

Quickly, the cave entrance was sealed.

Sha Lifei and others would wait outside until after midnight to know whether Li Yan succeeded.

The three of them didn’t stray far, finding a downwind spot to light a bonfire, warming themselves while waiting.

Sha Lifei unhooked a wine pouch from his waist, intending to take a drink, but upon seeing the young Taoist Dian Shu beside him, quickly handed it over, "Daoist, have a few sips to warm yourself."

The young Taoist seemed tempted but hesitated, "Uh, we have to act as protectors. If the demon appears..."

"Don’t worry!"

Sha Lifei was a bit proud, taking out two bamboo tubes from his waist, handing one to Wang Daoxuan, then laughed, "Brother Yan gave us a protective treasure, any demons or spirits will die upon sight."

Li Yan had given the Netherworld Fire Pistols to them before entering the cave for protection. The demons were merely beasts with attained spirituality; with this powerful weapon, they’d die all the same if hit.

Hearing Sha Lifei’s impressive description, the young Taoist felt slightly relieved, taking a few sips of wine, his face immediately flushed.

Wang Daoxuan saw this and laughed, then a thought struck him, asked,

"Young Daoist, what exactly is that Earth Centipede monster?"