The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 768 - 549 Taiyue Mountain God (Additional Update)

Chapter 768: Chapter 549 Taiyue Mountain God (Additional Update)

With Li Yi exhaling a breath of golden Qi, he severed the Daoist’s head. At this moment, everyone present realized that this Daoist was truly a dangerous figure, taking lives at a moment’s disagreement, and his strength was undoubtedly terrifying. Those capable of cultivating Flying Swords were not his match.

"Ah!"

Seeing the headless corpse spraying blood wildly, the maidens inside Yaoxing Tower screamed, scattering like birds and beasts.

At the same time, squads of Armored Soldiers also heard the commotion and quickly ascended the tower, intending to protect Prince Xin and apprehend the assassin.

However, the rangers, Fox Girl, White Ape, literati, and others present remained silent, not daring to make any moves, fearing that golden Flying Sword might land on them, taking their lives in an instant.

Prince Xin’s expression changed as he witnessed this scene. Although he possessed no cultivation himself, he could tell that the young Daoist before him was extraordinarily powerful. It seemed that no one present was his match, even if he summoned all the Armored Soldiers from the Prince Mansion, it would likely be in vain.

Thinking of this.

He immediately shouted, "What a disgrace to make such a racket! All Armored Soldiers, maidens, and servants withdraw. This is none of your business, don’t embarrass me here."

The prince’s order was issued.

The Armored Soldiers who had just rushed upstairs were momentarily stunned but then cupped their hands in acknowledgment and retreated the way they came. The maidens and servants also, trembling, kept their heads down, not daring to speak, and descended the stairs.

In just a brief moment, Yaoxing Tower quieted down.

"Taoyi Taoist, let’s talk things over, don’t harm the Prince’s life."

At this time, the ranger protecting Prince Xin took a deep breath, mustered his courage, and tried to negotiate with the dangerous Daoist before him. He thought this Daoist probably wasn’t here to kill, otherwise, there wouldn’t be so much talking.

Li Yi glanced, "This is none of your business, step aside."

"Tasked by someone, loyal to the end, I cannot comply," the ranger did not give way. He was invited to the banquet today, and now that the host was in trouble, he couldn’t just retreat in the face of battle.

"You have courage, but unfortunately in this Incense Fire God world, there is no future for a knight," Li Yi calmly stated.

At this moment, Prince Xin patted the ranger’s shoulder and said, "No worries, this Daoist is probably not here to assassinate me. Otherwise, that Flying Sword just now would have already taken my head. Let me talk to him, see what he wants to do, so you don’t waste your lives."

The ranger’s expression changed slightly and he stepped aside, but he still stood by, hand on his sword hilt, prepared to fight for his life at any moment.

Though he didn’t know if he would have the courage to draw his sword against this enemy at the critical moment, there was no reason to back off.

Prince Xin regained his composure. He calmly and unhurriedly said, "Master Taoyi, if you are willing to restrain your killing intent, not randomly kill guests, I can agree to any condition within my power."

"That depends on whether others recognize the situation. In cultivation, if one cannot discern the strength of the opponent and acts recklessly, then death is deserved," Li Yi calmly stated. "I’m still asking the same question: who composed that line of poetry?"

"You mean it’s just for this question?" Prince Xin asked.

Li Yi replied, "Otherwise, why do you think I suddenly appeared in the middle of the night? I have other matters to attend to tonight, no time to play house games with you here."

Prince Xin’s gaze shifted, then he smiled wryly, "Though I don’t know why you’re so persistent about the origin of that poem, you haven’t misspoken. Indeed, that poem was not written by me. I don’t possess such literary talent to craft a phrase that could be passed down through generations, but the origin of that poem is indeed extraordinary. It’s not that I’m unwilling to tell you, it’s just that this matter is deeply entangled, and I dare not casually reveal it."

Saying this, he then turned back to the main seat, sat back down leisurely, and poured himself a glass of wine, drinking it all in one go.

"Not unwilling, but afraid?" Li Yi said with a calm expression, "Even you, a prince, have something you’re afraid of? This poem most likely originates from the Capital’s Imperial Palace, don’t you think I’ve guessed correctly?"

These words caused Prince Xin’s expression to freeze slightly, and then he bluntly admitted, "Indeed, it comes from the Capital’s Imperial Palace."

"As expected," Li Yi thought to himself.

Whether the one who composed the poem was his father or another cross-border traveler, coming into this world seeking to gather Incense Fire, there are only two fastest and best methods: either rebel or infiltrate the Imperial Palace.

But having observed for a day after arriving in this world, he could confirm that no one had rebelled in recent years, so the cross-border traveler must have chosen the second method.

"Now that I know the location, it’s easy to handle. You follow me to the Capital, Daoist, I want to meet that poet," Li Yi subsequently said.

Prince Xin smiled bitterly, "Without an imperial edict, princes and lords cannot leave their territories; otherwise, it’s equivalent to rebellion, Daoist, if you insist, you might as well kill me directly. If I die by your hand, perhaps the court might ennoble me as a True God, enjoying human Incense Fire, while rebellion... that would lead to dying without a burial place."

"Tell me who that person is, and I can let you go," Li Yi said.

Prince Xin shook his head, "Even this, I cannot do, Daoist. Since you already know that the poem comes from the Capital, why not find it yourself? With your skills, it shouldn’t be difficult to trace the source."

"Why waste time finding it myself when I can have someone guide me? Since you won’t agree to this or that, don’t blame me for being unreasonable. Tonight, you will accompany me to the Capital, and once the matter is settled, I’ll naturally escort you back," Li Yi said, then stepped forward again with intent.

The Jiao Long Qi on Prince Xin’s body sensed this. Although suppressed by the Dragon and Tiger Energy, it roared and emerged, intending to block Li Yi and protect its master.

"You think a single Jiao Long Qi can overturn the heavens? Get lost," Li Yi shouted.

Then a tiger’s roar soared to the sky, as silver light scattered all around, transforming into a ferocious tiger. With a swipe, half the body of the Jiao Long Qi was shattered, turning into a myriad of Incense Fire Qi.

Yet afterwards, the Incense Fire Qi reassembled. The Jiao Long’s body reformed, once again winding around the ferocious tiger, engaging in a fierce battle.

But the Jiao Long was no match for the silver tiger, torn apart in just a few moves and pinned to the ground, wailing miserably.

However, the Jiao Long remains undefeated after countless battles, no matter how many times it is torn apart, it still condenses and takes form, unlike the other Incense Fire Gods.

"So that’s it, the throne remains, and the incense continues." Li Yi understood the reason.

As long as this Prince Xin remains a prince and has not been stripped of his title by the court, then the incense belief power will not disperse. Even if it’s defeated, it can quickly recover.

It seems that the path of becoming an Incense Fire God is not without its advantages.

"But relying on just an immortal and indestructible Jiao Long energy won’t be able to protect you." Li Yi reached out across the air, and the silver Gang Qi rolled backwards, its power truly terrifying.

"Stop."

Beside him, the Ranger shouted, steadying his mind at this moment, finally drawing his treasure sword. At this moment, he struck with his sword, intending to intercept the hand and stop it from attacking Prince Xin.

But when the treasure sword collided with the silver Gang Qi, it shattered and broke instantly, its powerful force directly shaking him away.

Evidently, he was too weak, unable to withstand even a silver Gang Qi.

And the white ape and fox girl dared not move rashly; they were spirit monsters enlightened to the Tao, and sensitive to the aura. At this moment, they were unwilling to assist Prince Xin, but under the pressure of the Dragon and Tiger Energy, their bodies were softened, just maintaining their stance was already good, if they acted, they feared even their spells would fail.

Immediately, Li Yi had already captured Prince Xin in his hand, then a Xiangyun appeared under his feet, intending to take him away.

But then he stopped his step and released the person in his hand.

Prince Xin was astonished and uncertain, not knowing why the daoist seized him only to let him go.

"It seems the matter of going to the Capital needs to be postponed; I have some matters to handle." Li Yi looked outside at this moment.

Unknown when, the outside was covered in dark clouds, rumbling like drums from afar, conveying over, then sounds were heard between the clouds. Above in the high sky, a towering figure clad in armor appeared.

"Evil Daoist Taiyi, you have committed heinous crimes, this god has been ordered to arrest you, why don’t you quickly come out and meet your end."

The voice was loud, penetrating inside, shaking the soul.

"It’s the Mountain God of Dayue Mountain."

Upon hearing this voice, the captivating fox girl’s face changed sharply, immediately recognizing it.

Because in Xinzhou territory, the reputation of Taiyue Mountain God is the most prominent, unknown how many spirit monsters’ blood has been stained under its hand. Even if she hides in the Prince Mansion, upon seeing this Mountain God personally, her heart trembled.

"God of Incense? Very well, let’s use you for a test."

Li Yi remained calm, neither dodging nor avoiding, merely stepping on the Xiangyun and flying out of Yaoxing Tower. Then his figure rose higher, soon entering the upper heavens, almost aligned with the bright moon.

"Prince, hurry and leave."

At this time, the scholar hurried over, grabbing Prince Xin’s hand, suggesting he seize this opportunity to escape.

Prince Xin, however, flicked his sleeve, freeing himself, smiling calmly: "If even the court-appointed True God cannot hold this daoist, where could this prince escape to? Instead, it might be better to observe from within the Yaoxing Tower, see how they duel in spells, and this prince can also gain some insight."

"This... this..." The scholar thought for a moment, then also smiled wryly.

This seems not wrong either.

This daoist can ride the clouds and mists, expel breath into swords, and fetch objects from afar, his abilities are formidable. If tonight he repels the court-appointed True God, indeed there is no need to flee.

The fox girl and white ape at this moment also gazed into the sky, they too wished to witness the true skills of that daoist.

In the sky above, the God of Incense’s size is evidently not comparable to other mountain spirit monsters or rural Fur Gods; his towering body merely stands there, spiritual energy from all directions gathers toward him, moreover, the Incense Fire Energy he draws is immensely vast, the gathered divine statue is even more majestic.

"A bit like the Ghost God Dharma from the Four Seas and Eight Continents." Li Yi glanced briefly: "But with much stronger strength, indeed, this world is quite abnormal; the gods receiving vast incense and those receiving little incense have vastly different strengths."

"Such an evil daoist, daring to infiltrate the Prince Mansion, intimidate the prince, truly brazen." At this moment, Taiyue Mountain God’s eyes seemed like two lanterns, emitting Divine Light, fixed on Li Yi.

Li Yi glanced: "Just you, a God of Incense? What about the local City God? Hasn’t the Yin Department Order spread widely throughout the area?"

"A single god is sufficient; this evil daoist is overly presumptuous, offer your life."

This Taiyue Mountain God, upon seeing him so despise himself, immediately became furious, swinging the pair of golden hammers in his hands, smashing down directly.

With just one strike, thunder rolled across the heavens, and the surroundings were swept by a great wind.

Numerous incense beliefs converged like two mountain ranges, pressing down.

No ox and snake spirits can withstand the Taiyue Mountain God’s hammer swung in anger.

"Very well, some skill, but to take my life, it’s still lacking." At this moment, Li Yi shot a long roar, a Heart Fire Qi soared into the sky, instantly dyeing the heavens red, the vast dark clouds seemed to be ablaze furiously, turning the originally black night into white daylight.