Chapter 133 The Path to Seeking Elixir Continues, A Visit to the Qingyuan Sect
Chapter 133 The Path to Seeking Elixir Continues, A Visit to the Qingyuan Sect
Zhang Yifan stood tall atop Mount Xuling, his robes fluttering gently in the wind, his expression calm yet revealing a hint of determination.
His gaze slowly swept over the people of Xuling Mountain who stood respectfully before him, not daring to breathe loudly. Then, he slightly parted his lips and spoke in a steady and clear voice:
"I have come here with a very important purpose. I am desperately searching for the whereabouts of the Seven Treasures Resurrection Pill. This pill is of extraordinary significance to me. It concerns the life and death of one of my dearest loved ones. Whether he can continue to live depends entirely on this Seven Treasures Resurrection Pill."
His tone was not loud, yet it seemed to possess a peculiar magic, echoing softly on the mountaintop, which was somewhat deathly silent and solemn due to the Nascent Soul pressure he had released earlier. Every word precisely penetrated into the ears of everyone present, allowing them to deeply feel the weighty significance behind Zhang Yifan's words.
Upon hearing this, Wang Xuling, the head of Xuling Mountain, immediately looked troubled. He said tremblingly:
“Senior, I am truly sorry. Please forgive my lack of knowledge and ignorance. We are focused on our own path of cultivation in this Void Spirit Mountain, and our daily knowledge and experience are extremely limited. We have never heard of the Seven Treasures Rejuvenating Pill that you mentioned. This pill seems to be an extremely rare and mysterious medicine, which is far beyond the reach of a small sect like ours with scarce resources.”
After speaking, he cautiously raised his head slightly, stealing a glance at Zhang Yifan's expression out of the corner of his eye. Seeing that Zhang Yifan's expression remained calm and showed no sign of anger, he breathed a slight sigh of relief and mustered his courage to continue:
"However, if you truly wish to delve deeper into the details of this pill, in our opinion, you might as well go to our superior sect, Qingyuan Sect, to inquire."
The Qingyuan Sect is a renowned sect in this region, its foundation far surpassing that of my Xuling Mountain. The sect's patriarch, True Person Qingyuan, is also a powerful cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage. He is knowledgeable and experienced, and perhaps knows about the Seven Treasures Rejuvenating Pill.
The three elders standing to the side nodded vigorously, expressing their strong agreement with what the sect leader said.
One of the elders stepped forward and added:
"Qingyuan Sect is located on Yuanyang Mountain, a thousand miles away from here. The Yuanyang Mountain range stretches for hundreds of miles, towering majestically and piercing the clouds. The spiritual energy within the mountain is so dense that it is almost tangible, resembling an ocean of spiritual mist. The resources for cultivating immortality are abundant and diverse, numbering in the thousands. The sect has numerous disciples, a veritable treasure trove of talent and experts, with a dazzling array of cultivation techniques and secret manuals. If there is still a trace of the Seven Treasures Rejuvenating Pill in the world, then Qingyuan Sect is perhaps the most likely place to know its whereabouts."
Zhang Yifan listened quietly to their story, pondering to himself.
He didn't have high hopes of finding clues to the Seven Treasures Rejuvenation Pill in this small Xuling Mountain, after all, this pill is extremely rare.
However, upon hearing that the Qingyuan Sect's patriarch was also a Nascent Soul cultivator, a glint of light flashed in his deep eyes, and he raised an eyebrow slightly. He knew very well that being at the same Nascent Soul realm, they might have more opportunities to share their knowledge and exchange ideas on the path of cultivation, the secrets of elixirs, and many other aspects. Perhaps he could indeed obtain some useful information from this fellow cultivator.
Seeing that the people of Xuling Mountain were indeed completely unaware of the Seven Treasures Rejuvenation Pill, Zhang Yifan had no intention of making things difficult for these cultivators who appeared so weak and helpless in front of him.
He slowly raised his long and powerful right hand, and with a gentle beckoning, the willow-leaf boat in the distance seemed to sense its master's call, instantly transforming into a dazzling streak of light that pierced the sky and appeared beside him in the blink of an eye.
A faint spiritual light emanated from the hull of the boat, which stood out brightly on the somewhat desolate and dilapidated summit of Xuling Mountain, like a beacon in the darkness or a magical sight that suddenly appeared in this ordinary place.
Zhang Yifan gently stepped onto the willow-leaf boat, his gaze lingering on the group from Xuling Mountain for a moment before he spoke calmly:
"Thank you all for informing me. I will head to Qingyuan Sect immediately."
After saying this, he slightly circulated the powerful spiritual energy within his body and poured it into the willow leaf boat. The willow leaf boat slowly rose up, and after a slight fluctuation of spiritual energy, it instantly transformed into a swift shadow like an arrow released from a bow, speeding towards the direction of Qingyuan Sect.
On the willow-leaf boat, Zhang Yifan focused intently on circulating his spiritual energy, constantly accelerating his progress. His figure on the boat was like a towering rock, steady and unmoving, his gaze fixed firmly and resolutely on the unknown road ahead.
Although the distance of a thousand miles is not close at all for him now that his strength is vastly different from before, it is not an insurmountable barrier either.
As the willow-leaf boat sped away like lightning, the surrounding scenery flashed past him like lightning. The mountains and rivers rushed by, and the smoke from towns and villages rose and fell, all disappearing behind him in an instant, leaving only blurry streaks of light and shadow.
During this long flight, he did not have a smooth journey and was attacked by scattered monsters from time to time.
These demonic beasts were either attracted by the powerful spiritual energy emanating from the Willow Leaf Boat during its high-speed flight, arousing their deep-seated desire for and challenge of great power; or driven by their instinctive territorial instincts, they regarded the Willow Leaf Boat, which had intruded into their territory, as a threat, and roared out from their hiding places in the depths of the mountains, caves, and riverbanks, baring their fangs and claws as they pounced on the Willow Leaf Boat.
However, faced with Zhang Yifan's strength, which was so powerful that it made them tremble with fear, the attacks of these demonic beasts were nothing more than ants trying to shake a tree or mantis trying to stop a chariot, appearing so ridiculous and powerless.
Zhang Yifan casually unleashed a sharp sword aura with a nonchalant expression. This sword aura was like a dazzling arc of light, instantly slaying those demonic beasts.
Or it might just be the release of a trace of the unique pressure of a Nascent Soul expert, which is like a real storm, causing the demonic beasts to tremble and collapse to the ground, before fleeing in a sorry state.
At this moment, he had only one firm belief in his heart: to reach Qingyuan Sect as soon as possible and find the whereabouts of the Seven Treasures Rejuvenation Pill. Therefore, he was unwilling to waste too much time and energy on these demonic beasts and dealt with these sudden attacks in the most concise and efficient way.
After several days of non-stop flying, finally, on the distant horizon, a majestic and imposing mountain range slowly came into view. This mountain range soared into the clouds, with peaks upon peaks, stretching endlessly, and shrouded in mist, resembling a white dragon winding and coiling among the mountains.
The rich spiritual energy was almost tangible; under the sunlight, it refracted a dazzling array of colors, creating a mesmerizing scene reminiscent of a fairyland.
At the summit of the mountain range, a magnificent sect building stands proudly, exuding an aura of solemnity and mystery that inspires awe. That is Yuanyang Mountain, where the Qingyuan Sect is located.
Zhang Yifan slowly stowed the willow-leaf boat and landed lightly at the foot of Yuanyang Mountain. He tilted his head slightly, his eyes filled with anticipation and awe, gazing up at the well-arranged cluster of buildings on the mountain.
Among the palaces and pavilions, disciples dressed in Qingyuan Sect attire could be seen moving about. Some were diligently practicing various spells, chanting incantations, constantly changing hand seals, and their bodies shimmering with spiritual energy; others were passionately discussing doctrines, expressing their opinions, arguing heatedly until their faces turned red, yet remaining humble and polite.
Zhang Yifan gently straightened his slightly disheveled clothes, took a deep breath, and then walked slowly up the mountain with firm steps.
He was secretly hoping that he could successfully obtain information about the Seven Treasures Rejuvenating Pill within the Qingyuan Sect, thereby saving his loved ones who were on the verge of death and allowing that glimmer of hope to truly illuminate the darkness before him.
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