The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 284 - 189: Divine Lamp on Hua Mountain_3

Chapter 284: Chapter 189: Divine Lamp on Hua Mountain_3

Dim and shadowy, it was as if someone was carrying a lantern, floating up and down in the air, transforming into a Divine Lamp.

"Indeed, such a marvelous scene exists."

Wang Daoxuan stroked his beard with a smile, his eyes brimming with curiosity.

After watching for a while, he couldn’t help but shake his head and sigh, "Xuanmen Practitioners manipulate the Yin Yang of heaven and earth, but the great Dao is infinitely mysterious, beyond the reach of human capabilities to explore."

"Many things, even those within the Mystical Sect, are beyond our understanding, often attributed to the mythical beings for want of a better explanation, sounding all the more arcane. This Hua Mountain Divine Lamp is likely one of such mysteries."

Just then, another bright light appeared.

"Two lamps are lit now!" Lv San’s face revealed a childlike smile, such a spectacle was rare even for him.

As he was speaking, yet another lamp lit up; three Divine Lamps, like fireflies, linked end to end, spinning left and right.

At the same time, two elder Taoists were also meditating on the opposite mountain.

One of them was actually the abbot Jing Xuzi of Chunyang Palace.

"This child is indeed extraordinary."

Jing Xuzi said with a smile, "Lighting three lamps, he can hold his own even against the average disciples of the orthodox. It’s said that he is self-taught without the guidance of a mentor. With such aptitude, he is quite remarkable."

Saying so, he turned and added, "But that is all. Brother, you might be overthinking it."

Beside him sat an old man.

Even seated in meditation, he maintained a straight back, with eyes harboring a sword-like brightness, yet not able to conceal his advanced years.

The old man spoke calmly, "A few nights ago, I observed the heavens and discovered a Yin and Yang Qi at the mountain base, albeit weak, it was alarming."

"Later, the evergreen pine on the mountain bloomed, signaling good fortune. Indeed, as this person ascended the mountain, he averted a disaster for Hua Mountain."

Jing Xuzi chuckled without a word: "Brother, your Qi Observation is famous, I truly admire you."

The elder merely glanced at him indifferently, "There’s no need for such empty praise."

With a sigh, his eyes grew more weary, "I’ve been headstrong all my life, brandishing my sword in pursuit of excellence, thinking I was above the mundane. Looking back over a century, I am still mired in the mortal world."

"Our Hua Mountain Chunyang Palace seems mighty and enduring, but now as times change and the Human Dao shifts. Among my disciples, not one has yet proved capable of standing alone, I must solve this soon, so as to protect you all for a hundred years."

Upon hearing this, Jing Xuzi became visibly anxious, "Brother..."

Before he could finish, the elder raised his hand to stop him, shaking his head, "My mind is set. While I still draw breath, hesitation might mean failing to accomplish this at all."

With eyes filled with reluctance, Jing Xuzi turned back to look at the opposite mountain peak, "Brother, perhaps you are mistaken. Even if this child has some fortune, it may be limited. If something goes wrong..."

Before he could finish his sentence, his eyes widened in disbelief.

On the opposite mountain, yet another lamp lit up.

As if some gateway had been opened, one lamp after another brightened, until there were nine in total.

The nine points of light converged, visibly brighter, linked head to tail, flipping and flying above and below, like a dragon spiraling through the sky.

"This... nine lamps?!"

Jing Xuzi could hardly believe it.

The old man, however, laughed heartily, "Just like when I first began, if everything goes well, he must have received the White Emperor’s Fortune. Atop Hua Mountain, through his resolution, he will surely succeed in one fell swoop!"

"Remember, only you in Chunyang Palace shall know of this matter. Regardless of success or failure, do not blame others."

"Yes, brother."

Although Jing Xuzi’s eyes were filled with sorrow, he could only agree with a heavy heart.

Below them, Li Yan also experienced a strange occurrence.

All at once, a divine light shone within the cave, illuminating the surroundings as bright as day.

And Li Yan, engaged in his meditation and Storing God, was naturally unaware.

Meanwhile, on the periphery of his Storing God space, an ocean of Yin Qi, a human-like shadow approached with swift steps, like a streak of light.

With a "whoosh",

It plunged straight into the second layer of mist within his tower of clouds...