Chapter 35

Speaking of Ding Yue's mount, the Dragon Whisker Beast, it was also of noble lineage, ranking among the best on the vast primordial earth!

However, it was naturally lazy. After so many years, even with the Dao techniques passed down by Ding Yue, it was still lingering at the Xian Immortal stage, about the same as the golden bear leader.

This made Ding Yue somewhat frustrated, and he gave it a harsh scolding. He then decided not to let it linger in Mount Wuyi anymore, mounting it and setting off for the South Sea with the two women!

It would be more accurate to say that Ding Yue was dragging the Dragon Whisker Beast rather than the other way around. After all, the Dragon Whisker Beast's speed, which was already extremely fast below the Golden Immortal stage, seemed so slow in Ding Yue's eyes that he was even considering changing his mount.

This made the Dragon Whisker Beast somewhat terrified, and it became much more diligent, fearing for its job!

As soon as they entered the island, Ding Yue saw Ao Lan leisurely brewing tea and enjoying the scenery in a pavilion, her graceful figure catching the eye.

But Ding Yue couldn't bring himself to smile. He could clearly sense the subtle movements of the two beauties beside him!

Headache! Ding Yue's heart twitched, and his voice lacked confidence.

"Having tea?"

Ao Lan nodded calmly, not answering Ding Yue's question. Instead, she smiled at Han Zhi Xian and Shi Ji, "Sisters, please sit. The new tea is just right."

Han Zhi Xian, who had a gentle nature, was somewhat at a loss, but Shi Ji, who had a better temperament, pulled her down without changing her expression, pushed a cup of tea to Han Zhi Xian, and picked up one for herself, drinking it as if it were her right, the meaning behind her actions unclear.

Ding Yue steadied his heart, sat down with a smile, and didn't know what to say, just drinking tea.

"The Demon Emperor has ordered the Dragon Clan to mobilize the army, and I am included. I will leave in a few days!" After a long silence, Ao Lan broke the tension, her expression calm.

Ding Yue's expression darkened. He had no choice; this was the trend of the world, and even the Three Pure Ones were far away, let alone him?

The great calamity of the world, the war between the Witches and the Demons, was not just a matter of the two races. In fact, all the beings of the primordial earth were involved. For a while, the two races had been warring, clearing the field, and no being of the primordial earth could escape.

Unless one was a Great Luo Immortal, perhaps they could avoid the disaster!

Only as a disciple of a Sage could Ding Yue survive this great calamity.

Ao Lan, as a princess of the Dragon Clan, was deeply involved and could not extricate herself. She had to face the calamity to seek a glimmer of hope!

At this moment, even Shi Ji was silent. She could clearly sense the two people's moods, and the slight unease in her heart disappeared.

Ao Lan smiled and said, "You don't need to worry too much. With the spiritual treasures you gave me, plus what I already have, even a Great Luo Immortal would not have stronger spiritual treasures. I can protect myself. I will be careful. Besides, I am not weak!"

She paused, glanced at Han Zhi Xian and the others, and said with a mysterious expression, "As for our relationship, we can only wait until I return. My father already knows and agrees."

Shi Ji's eyes narrowed, a faint divine light appearing, but she finally let out a cold snort and glared at Ding Yue.

Han Zhi Xian's eyes were somewhat dim, and she remained silent.

Ding Yue wanted to smile bitterly but couldn't. His heart ached.

"Wait for me a moment!" With that, Ding Yue entered the Tidal Sound Cave, leaving the three in silence.

A moment later, Ding Yue came out with a jade box in his hand.

Pushing the jade box to Ao Lan, Ding Yue said, "I have a treasure, a supreme innate treasure, which bore nine true fruits. The Jade Treasure Pill was refined from it. Now, only one of those nine true fruits remains. I see that your cultivation is stable at the middle Golden Immortal stage, just a step away from the peak. After taking this fruit, I believe you can reach the late Golden Immortal stage in a short time."

This jade box contained the last of the nine true fruits from the Jade Treasure Tree's first harvest.

The Jade Treasure Tree bore fruit every ten thousand years. Although Ding Yue had harvested several batches, he had tested and found that the later fruits were much less effective than the first nine. It was difficult to comprehend great powers from them, and the effects were vastly different.

Great powers were not like cabbages; they were comparable to spiritual treasures. Even the Jade Treasure Tree, with its extraordinary nature, could not continuously contain the principles of great powers and the mysteries of the Dao.

Therefore, Ding Yue mostly used the later fruits for refining pills or rewarding the beings on the island.

But this last Jade Treasure Fruit had been cherished by Ding Yue until now.

But now was the time to take it out.

Han Zhi Xian's expression was indescribable, and it was unclear whether she was happy or not. Shi Ji, on the other hand, huffed and turned her head, but remained silent.

Tears welled up in Ao Lan's eyes, but she also accepted the jade box.

"Here is a jade talisman for you to keep for protection!" The life-saving jade talisman given by the Sect Master, which Ding Yue had never had the chance to use, was also taken out.

"Um!" Ao Lan bowed her head and softly responded.

The tea water gently stirred, and the fragrance filled the air, calming the mind.

The four of them were lost in it, unwilling to get up.

Time passed quietly, and Ding Yue quietly meditated in the quiet room.

It had been several years since Ao Lan left, and Ding Yue had been in seclusion ever since.

Although Ding Yue's initial talent was low, after entering the Immortal Transformation Pool and obtaining the innate chaotic immortal body, and consuming three Jade Treasure Fruits, his foundation was solid. Since then, his cultivation had been smooth, advancing rapidly, demonstrating the characteristics of the chaotic immortal body, with his magical power far surpassing others of the same level.

It wasn't long since Ding Yue advanced to the middle Golden Immortal stage, much shorter than the time it took to reach the Golden Immortal stage.

But now, Ding Yue had to take some spiritual pills and immortal medicines to reach the peak of the middle Golden Immortal stage and attempt to break through.

He aimed to advance to the late Golden Immortal stage before the great battle.

The primordial earth had been in turmoil for years, although the Witches and Demons were restraining themselves to avoid a full-scale war.

However, the speed and intensity of the two races' clearing operations had increased significantly. Except for some clans that had retreated to remote mountains and marshes, all beings of the primordial earth were affected and faced the choice of taking sides.

Even Great Luo Immortals were involved, and several had fallen in a short time, making the entire primordial earth tense and on edge.

Most of the listeners in the Purple Dawn Palace of the Dao Ancestor were also forced into the conflict, unable to extricate themselves. Only those with great powers could avoid it, but they had to close their mountain gates and seal their Dao fields, waiting for the great calamity to end.

Even the Three Pure Ones had to repeatedly order their disciples not to leave their mountain gates, to recite the Yellow Court Scripture in peace.

The great battle was imminent, and the primordial earth was filled with a heavy aura, shaking the heavens and earth, with the spirits of the dead echoing and wailing, unable to transcend.

"Brother, the teacher has repeatedly ordered us not to leave the mountain gate. Why must you defy it?" In the pavilion, Han Zhi Xian pleaded and tried to dissuade him.

"Sister, there's no need to worry. I have my own plans and won't take unnecessary risks. You and Sister should wait for the great calamity to end in peace!"

"How can you say that? I will go with you!" Shi Ji couldn't bear it and called out.

Ding Yue's brows furrowed, and he scolded, "Nonsense! In the great calamity, no one can easily escape. I can protect myself, but I can't take you into danger."

"Hmph!" Shi Ji's eyes reddened, and she huffed in frustration.

"Ah!" Ding Yue sighed and said, "Don't worry too much. I have planned for years, and this is a crucial moment. I can't give up easily. I have many protective spiritual treasures, so I can protect myself. Don't worry!"

Han Zhi Xian nodded reluctantly but then asked, "What about Mount Wuyi? Your avatar is there. With the great calamity approaching, why not recall it?"

Ding Yue replied, "Sister, there's no need to worry. The avatar can stay there. Besides, the great calamity brings great opportunities. This time, the human race will suffer greatly, and the avatar can earn merit by protecting them. Opportunities and risks coexist."

Han Zhi Xian and Shi Ji were silent.

"Very well, I will go. You two wait in peace. Potala Island has a great array I have carefully set up for thousands of years, which can protect us. I'm leaving!"

After a long pause, Ding Yue looked at the two and said with a sigh.

With that, a green light shot into the sky and disappeared in a blink.

Watching Ding Yue leave, Shi Ji's heart ached. Seeing Han Zhi Xian lost in thought, she called out, "Sister!"

Han Zhi Xian, after a long contemplation, suddenly smiled, making people feel like they were basking in a warm breeze.

"Sister, what's wrong?" Shi Ji asked, somewhat uneasy.

"Sister, I want to go to Mount Wuyi," Han Zhi Xian said with a serious look.

"Sister!" Shi Ji exclaimed, standing up.

"Brother has great ambitions, and I can't help much. His heart is mostly with the human race, and I can only do my part. Otherwise, I can't be at ease. How can I stay here in peace?" Han Zhi Xian sighed, looking at the empty sky.

After a long pause, a light laugh echoed, clear and pleasant, making people feel cheerful.

"Since Sister has this heart, I will follow. Hehe... I also want to see the great calamity between the Witches and Demons."

Han Zhi Xian smiled, her eyes bright, and said, "Since that's the case, let's go!"

Shi Ji then said, "Sister, wait. Didn't Brother leave two spiritual treasures? We should take them. They might help you capture a demon king as a mount."

With that, Shi Ji turned and entered the Tidal Sound Cave, returning shortly with two items: a set of five golden rings and an ancient coin with wings.

These were the two spiritual treasures left by Ding Yue in the cave, which he didn't need for this journey and left as a precaution.

Shi Ji had taken them!

In addition, the Heaven and Earth Pagoda and the Treasure Basin were also left behind, but they were not very useful to Shi Ji, so she didn't take them.

"Let's go!"

With that, two beams of light left Potala Island and disappeared in a blink.

(I went out and had a few drinks with friends, came back a bit late, sorry!)