Chapter 73

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On a mountain ridge, the three people stopped to rest.

Among them, Wang Bi and Lu Zhi were surveying the surroundings, while Wujiao looked up at the sky.

If the Longji Beach was in the dawn, after passing through the Longwei Plain and the Longxin Marsh, the sky was now bright, though the sun was not visible, only a white, hazy sky covering all directions.

The peaks stood tall, the mountains overlapping, and the misty clouds gave a sense of mysterious unpredictability.

This was another layer of the Canglong Valley, the Longfang Mountain. As they said, from here on, it was truly the journey into the Canglong Valley.

At the same time, someone beside him spoke—

"Longfang Mountain is different from the previous three realms. Although desolate, it is filled with spiritual energy and vitality. It is not surprising to find rare treasures here. We might as well head to the Longxi Stream..."

"Yes, yes! This place is vast, stretching for thousands of miles. With a clear goal, this trip will not be in vain..."

Wang Bi, who was slightly taller, spoke up, while Lu Zhi, who was slightly shorter, echoed him. The two of them gestured with their hands, one leading and the other following.

Wujiao收回目光，好奇地问道：“据我所知，想要穿过龙房山，须从古祭坛经过，缘何又要改道另行呢？”

他记得苍龙谷的地图中，龙溪涧与谷祭坛均为地名。

Wujiao收回目光，好奇地问道：“据我所知，想要穿过龙房山，须从古祭坛经过，缘何又要改道另行呢？”

He remembered that on the map of the Canglong Valley, both the Longxi Stream and the Valley Altar were place names.

Wang Bi and Lu Zhi exchanged glances and asked in return, "Senior Brother He, is this your first time entering the Canglong Valley?"

Wujiao paced a few steps in place and nodded to the two people standing side by side a few feet away, "Yes, please guide me!"

Wang Bi smiled, pointed to a canyon on the left side of the mountain, and continued, "The Longxi Stream not only gathers spiritual energy and is filled with rare treasures, but it is also a place where immortals wash and refine their swords. Every disciple of the Ancient Sword Mountain must go there to seek opportunities!"

Lu Zhi echoed, "Yes, yes! Our Ancient Sword Mountain is well-deserved, having produced a great person who became famous for casting the Canglong sword!"

Wujiao was a bit puzzled and scratched his head.

Casting the Canglong sword? I've never heard of it.

Wang Bi was surprised, "Senior Brother He, as a disciple of the Ancient Sword Mountain, you don't know the origin of the Canglong Valley?"

If I knew, that would be strange!

Wujiao shrugged and did not confirm or deny.

Wang Bi explained, "The senior of our Ancient Sword Mountain has reached the realm of flying immortals, his power shaking the nine countries, and he is the supreme being of the Immortal Dao in the Divine Continent! The elder's cultivation is profound, and to benefit future generations, he sealed his cultivation place, thus creating the Canglong Valley!"

Lu Zhi followed, "Yes, yes! Unfortunately, the Canglong Valley still exists, but that great person has long since perished!"

"Since he is the supreme being of the Immortal Dao, why did he perish?"

Wujiao was slightly stunned and couldn't help but ask. Suddenly, he saw the two people opposite him look at him with suspicion and quickly grinned, "Hehe, I am ignorant, please don't blame me, Senior Brothers. Wherever you go, I will follow!"

Although he said this, he was deep in thought.

The realm of flying immortals?

He remembered that the cultivation levels of immortals were roughly divided into six: Feathered Scholar, Daoist, Human Immortal, Earth Immortal, Flying Immortal, and Heavenly Immortal. Only those who reached the Human Immortal realm could be considered immortals, though few, they were the pinnacle of the major immortal sects. As for the realms of Flying Immortal and Heavenly Immortal, they were almost legendary and unimaginable.

However, on Lingxia Mountain's Jade Well Peak, he had once seen an old man who could ride the wind and was unfathomably profound, inspiring awe. What realm was that old man at?

Wang Bi spread his hands, "A thousand years ago, it's unknown!"

Lu Zhi urged, "We've delayed long enough, it's time to set off. Senior Brother He..."

Wujiao nodded in agreement and leaped down the mountain. Since someone was leading the way, why not follow?

Wang Bi watched Wujiao's back, lightly stepped, and then exchanged glances with Lu Zhi. The two of them ran down the mountain side by side.

A wild grass that had just sprouted on the mountaintop was crushed to pieces...

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In the territory of Longfang Mountain, canyons crisscrossed, and strange rocks were scattered. Occasionally, a few green spots dotted the landscape, adding a touch of vitality. However, most of the journey was marked by an inexplicable desolation and silence.

Three days later, another canyon appeared ahead.

From a distance, the canyon was a hundred feet wide, with towering rocks, very impressive. The peaks on both sides were covered in a layer of green. Inside the canyon, the mist was light and the situation unpredictable. Upon first sight, it was a refreshing sight.

Wujiao landed on a slope and looked up.

Two figures followed, panting. After a moment, Wang Bi pointed ahead, "Senior Brother He, at the end of that canyon is the Longxi Stream!"

Lu Zhi echoed, "Yes, yes! Senior Brother He's movement is too fast, almost impossible to catch up..."

Wujiao turned around and couldn't see the expressions under the masks, only the blinking eyes. He smiled, "Hehe, all thanks to the two of you leading the way!"

After traveling this far, the three of them seemed to have become more familiar, and their conversation and actions were more relaxed. After a brief rest, they continued together.

The short journey of a few miles was quickly covered.

Wang Bi and Lu Zhi led the way into the canyon, with Wujiao following. As he entered the canyon, he couldn't help but slow down.

A gentle breeze blew in his face, and the mist parted, revealing a changing landscape.

Inside the canyon, the vegetation was lush and green, and the sky was bright with clouds. The dense spiritual energy made it a serene and picturesque place!

He never imagined that there was such a beautiful place in the Canglong Valley! If he had wandered aimlessly, he might have missed this scenery!

After another few miles, the canyon seemed to reach its end.

Surrounded by steep cliffs, the grass was lush. A shallow stream trickled down from the cracks in the rock, forming a pond about ten feet wide, and then disappeared into a cave.

At this moment, four or five cultivators were sitting together on the grass, a campfire burning in the middle, and the smell of grilled meat wafted in the air.

Wang Bi and Lu Zhi approached and bowed to the cultivators. The others all wore golden crystal masks and did not respond, only watching silently, their expressions inscrutable. The two of them had to awkwardly step back and turn to call, "Senior Brother He, this is the Longxi Stream. By passing through here, there is a way out, and many opportunities, don't miss it!"

The Longxi Stream referred to the cave in the rock wall ahead.

Wujiao followed, nodded to Wang Bi and Lu Zhi, and glanced at the cave, then couldn't help but sniff the air and headed straight for the five cultivators sitting together, smiling, "Hehe! Senior Brothers, what a refined interest, I don't know what you're grilling, can I share the deliciousness..."

A large piece of meat was roasting over the campfire, golden and oily, emitting an enticing aroma.

The five cultivators were slightly surprised and looked at each other. After a moment, the one in the lead spoke deeply, "Of course, we don't dare to disturb you. This is a loach..."

Wujiao, hearing the first part, eagerly moved closer, but as he was about to reach out, he suddenly lost interest, "Why is it a fish again..." Seeing the puzzled looks, he laughed, "I can't eat loaches, please enjoy yourselves!" He didn't hesitate, flicked his sleeve, and walked away, muttering, "The smell is so tempting!"

He hadn't eaten cooked food for days and was just craving, but the loach soup on Jade Well Peak had tortured him, and the memory was still fresh!

Wang Bi and Lu Zhi took the opportunity to lead the way, and the three of them continued toward the cave.

The five cultivators remained seated, their expressions playful.

The cave was about ten feet high and over fifteen feet wide, half occupied by the pond in front of the cliff. Water droplets fell from above, like rain or mist. As they entered the cave, they looked up at the light and saw the water mist shimmering.

Wujiao paused at the cave entrance, scooped up a handful of stream water, tasted it, and then smiled at the five people on the grass before flicking his sleeve and stepping into the cave.

The cave was naturally formed, following the stream deeper. Inside, the spiritual energy was dense, and a cold, refreshing air greeted them, making their spirits clear.

Wang Bi and Lu Zhi had already walked far ahead, looking familiar with the path.

Wujiao followed unhurriedly, and the deeper they went, the darker the cave became. Since he had experienced the wonders of divine consciousness, he no longer had the obstacle of day and night. He just needed to focus his mind, and the surroundings were clear.

After about an incense stick's time, the dark and rugged cave suddenly opened up. The stream converged into a pond several dozen feet wide. The cave also widened, and pearls embedded in the walls illuminated the surroundings.

However, in the middle of the pond, which was about ten feet deep, a round stone platform about three feet in diameter extended, looking quite strange. Two cultivators had already arrived, ignoring the latecomers, and were standing by the pond, ready to act. Another cave entrance led forward.

"Senior Brother He, this is the legendary Sword Washing Pool!"

"Yes, yes..."

Wang Bi had just gestured when, as expected, Lu Zhi echoed him, the two of them quite in sync.

Wujiao followed and, before he could stand still, focused his attention.

A sword light suddenly shot out, and someone leaped up, stepping on the flying sword, gaining momentum, and gracefully landing on the stone platform about ten feet away. The person didn't stop there but fully demonstrated their cultivation, making the sword light swirl and emit a cold glow. The large pond remained calm.

What's going on?

Wujiao was surprised and then slightly stunned.

In no time, the disciple of the Ancient Sword Mountain had put away the flying sword. The sword pool still shimmered with a sword light, swirling around like a reflection or an illusion, strange and mysterious. After a moment, the sword light dissipated. The disciple on the platform sighed and threw the flying sword, repeating the same move, and quickly crossed the water back to the original spot. His companion chuckled, "Hundreds of disciples and even the seniors of our Ancient Sword Mountain have all failed here, why sigh, Senior Brother..."

Wujiao was confused and turned to ask the person beside him.

Wang Bi was a bit surprised, looked Wujiao up and down, and then explained, "It is said that those with extraordinary talent and great fortune will show signs at the Sword Washing Pool. Therefore, every disciple of the Ancient Sword Mountain, after entering the Canglong Valley, must come here to verify. Who knows, maybe their luck will change!"

Just a pool of water, can it really measure a person's destiny and future cultivation? It sounds like fortune-telling, is it real or not?

Wujiao became interested and asked, "What's the detailed process? I'd like to see it verified by the two of you..."