doitstory Chapter 537 Arrival
Chapter 537 Arrival
Wei Xi had no idea how much Xian Hua had worried about her.
With the Wraith Bird gone, the repairs to the Cloud Boat proceeded without any obstacles.
Exhausted, Wei Xi was sent to rest.
Back in his cabin, Wei Xi immediately took out his notebook and wrote down what he had seen and heard that day.
Amidst the lingering scent of ink, Wei Xi sorted out the events of the day.
The first thing was the return of two Qingcheng Sect immortal masters who had been traveling overseas.
Wei Xi suspected that this matter was related to the unusual activity at Dieji Mountain. Places like Dieji Mountain, Heiyuan, and Zhongyuan are actually places where Yin and Yang energies return to each other, and are also the boundary between Yin and Yang in the eyes of the world.
“The Abyss outside Deadwater City was once ruled by Yu Xianzhou, and later controlled by Zuo Fei. Given this, it makes perfect sense that these yin and yang boundaries changed hands several times in the years that followed.”
"In the end, the benefits from such locations outweigh the risks."
"The key point is that these places are controlled by various forces, which shows that the power of the Heavenly Dao has declined to a certain extent."
This was originally good news, but the unusual activity at Dieji Mountain made Wei Xi very worried.
"Moreover, even though Zuo Fei gathered many seniors, he only severely damaged the heaven and earth's structure. Who can severely damage the Heavenly Dao?"
Wei Xi released the [Pulling Thread], gazing at this thread that had betrayed the laws of heaven.
"What is your connection with me? Did I really cut out this secret realm outside Baoxiang City? I only thought of you as a magical artifact back then, but..."
Wei Xi didn't say what he was about to say, after all, he couldn't blame a thing that only had a little bit of instinct left... the warp and weft of heaven and earth.
Wei Xi only knew one thing: the [Tethering Silk] was left behind by her. Although she didn't know why now, the cause and effect behind it would bring her the same trouble.
"You must be out of options," Wei Xi thought to himself as he put down his brush. "Otherwise, how could someone who has comprehended the concept of cause and effect not be able to find a solution?"
After calming down, Wei Xi manipulated the [Thread] to resume recording.
The second matter concerns the use of Yin and Yang energy. According to Master Du and Xian Hua, using Yin and Yang energy in cultivation is still a tradition of the Qingcheng Sect.
This cultivation method has obvious advantages, but Wei Xi knows that what the Yin-Yang Qi carries will return to the Heavenly Dao. Although the Heavenly Dao's power has declined, risks still exist.
Now that she has attained enlightenment, the issues of her physical constitution and energy center no longer trouble her. Is it really necessary for her to risk exposure by using Yin-Yang energy for cultivation?
Thinking of the high efficiency brought by Yin-Yang Qi, Wei Xi's face contorted in pain.
The swaying [Tethered Threads] gave her a new idea—if Yu Xianzhou and Zuo Fei could undermine the Heavenly Dao, there was no reason why Wei Xi couldn't! All the Yin and Yang energy that had circulated through her bones should be fed to this gluttonous [Tethered Threads]!
The third thing was Gao Mingxian's strange attitude; he was too polite to himself but too harsh on Xiao Pingting.
"Could this be the true style of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect?"
"However, Gao Mingxian was able to kill Gu Shen without breaking a sweat. Could the troublesome matter he considers also be related to the Heavenly Dao?"
After meeting with Master Du today, Wei Xi felt more and more that the secrets of the Heavenly Dao and the truth of the world were not completely hidden. It was just that in the past, she was too weak to speak up and her strength was not enough to support her thinking about these secrets.
The fourth thing was the vengeful female birds that came knocking on his door. Wei Xi had a strange sense of familiarity with these strange birds, but that didn't change the fact that the whole thing was bizarre.
"I don't know if they are friend or foe. Could it be that the flock of 'lazy maiden birds' and 'dragonflies' are both related to my future self?"
Looking back, the flock of vengeful birds didn't show any obvious hostility; they seemed to simply want Wei Xi to choose an egg to hatch, and then took a strand of her hair. Cultivators are always very cautious when it comes to blood and hair. After all, no one wants to be eating hotpot and singing songs when suddenly a fellow cultivator curses them and kills them.
There are also highly binding contracts that require the blood and hair of both parties. Wei Xi himself once signed a similar contract with Yun Qing.
Both possibilities made Wei Xi extremely uneasy.
"Given the circumstances, I had no choice. If I refused, the Wraith Bird might not kill me, but it wouldn't let me go either. If I was delayed too long, even if I was rescued, I would still be interrogated again."
Wei Xi shuddered as he thought about his recent reputation.
Once was a coincidence, twice was an accident, but every strange event was related to Wei Xi, which she couldn't explain.
Wei Xi could remain indifferent to rumors and gossip, but the trouble and public attention that followed would inevitably cause delays.
Now is the time to bide one's time. Although Wei Xi was worried about the Wraith Bird's intentions, after weighing the pros and cons, he could only feel fortunate.
The fifth thing was the "god" he invited from Master Du. According to Xian Hua, Wei Xi got a great deal.
Wei Xi carefully took the stone out, and let's call it the Ten-Sided Stone.
At first glance, the Ten-Sided Stone seems unremarkable; it's just a regular-shaped pebble. But Wei Xi, who had brought it here, could sense a surging and mysterious power within it.
"Calamity... what kind of calamity is this?"
Wei Xi was somewhat troubled. She had asked Xian Hua what calamity the ninth face symbolized, but the answer she received was, "I don't know."
Not only was Xian Hua unaware, but even Master Du himself was unaware.
When Xian Hua chatted with Master Du, he mentioned the tenth aspect, which symbolizes spreading heretical rumors and misleading the public. Because this thing often overlaps with disasters such as war and drought, Master Du had only recently figured it out.
In Xian Hua's memory, the growth of the ninth face of the Ten-Faced Buddha was so sudden that Master Du had no clues to follow. At that time, Master Du had not yet formed his core and was not proficient in the cultivation of the Ten-Faced Buddha. Who knew that after so many years, the ninth face would still not be understood?
"You've done Master Du a favor by bringing this down. Remember to give Master Du feedback on the effects after you use it that day."
Recalling his master's instructions, Wei Xi became even more curious about the ten-sided stone.
"Although it's done under the guise of dealing with Li Changxu, there's no need to waste such a good thing on Li Changxu."
Thinking of his and Yun Qing's plan, Wei Xi gave a cold smile—but there was a good score to settle.
The cloud boat was repaired the next day, which was yet another confusing and incomprehensible matter for the various sects.
Aside from the increased security measures, the cultivators' lives were no different.
Wei Xi continued to keep a low profile, spending two hours each day studying weapon crafting with Xian Hua, and the rest of his time either cultivating or sitting idly with his fellow disciples, leading a regular and dutiful life.
But only the Qingcheng Sect had such a relaxed atmosphere. Disciples from other sects were diligently cultivating; some were unwilling to wait another fifty years and were putting in their best effort to advance, some were worried about the dangers of Dieji Mountain and were training hard, and others were just putting on a show to put their minds at ease…
In short, the cultivators collectively fell into a period of cultivation frenzy.
In such a lively atmosphere, everyone's attention to Wei Xi quickly dissipated, and the group finally arrived at Dieji Mountain. (End of Chapter)