Hong You and Ran Xiushu traveled all over the Mountain Sea Realm, and in between, they went to the Yuhuan Heavens. After such a long time, it could be said that his main purpose had already been spread.
Of course, this was only limited to the Mortal Metamorphosis level, and he himself didn't mind it. On the contrary, he could let others know of his intentions in advance, which could save him a lot of trouble.
He said to the welcoming elder, Daoren, "Thank you for waiting, Fellow Daoist. Please lead the way."
Elder Daoren didn't dare to say a word. He waved his hand, and a cloud raft descended. He made an inviting gesture and said, "Please follow me."
Hong You and Ran Xiushu boarded the cloud raft, and the elder also walked up. He made a hand seal and floated up. Not long after, they passed through a Heavenly Gate on a cloud bridge.
The two of them could feel that they had passed through a forbidden formation, and the scenery in front of them suddenly changed. Just Now, the temples and towers could no longer be seen, and in their place was a towering cliff that seemed to be able to hold the moon and clouds.
At the bottom of the cliff was an extremely vast turbid vortex that was constantly spinning.
This kind of natural wonder might be very shocking in the eyes of ordinary people, but Hong You and Ran Xiushu were Mortal Metamorphosis Cultivators, and they had seen countless magnificent sceneries in the heavens. Naturally, this kind of scene couldn't occupy too much of an impression in their minds. Therefore, they only gave a faint praise and didn't say anything else.
The flying boat swept across the top of the cliff, then suddenly sank and rushed into the vortex. In just a few breaths' time, it broke out of the vortex, and what they saw below was a vast land. Countless broken grayish-white rocks dotted the land, and it looked desolate and lonely.
The first level of the Earth Abyss could be said to be vast and boundless. Its size might be comparable to the land of the four continents. From here, it seemed that the Spirit Gate had a great advantage.
However, the production of precious materials here was far inferior to the continent, and it wasn't going too far to say that it was barren and desolate. Moreover, this place was different from the bright and clear surface of the continent in the end. It was filled with a dim yellow color, and if one didn't possess an extremely high will and cultivation to suppress it, then one's mental state would probably warp and undergo some sort of change over time.
Fortunately, the Spirit Sect cultivators could almost all be found here. If they went to the surface, they would have to compete with the cultivators of the Celestial Sect of Wonders. Just thinking about it, they knew which choice was the best.
Hong You, on the other hand, took a few more glances. Even though he knew that the current Spirit Gate posed no threat, he could not help but be vigilant in his heart.
When he was a cultivator, the conflict between the Profound and Spirit Sects ran deep. Even though he had severed his mortal body and no longer considered himself an elder of the Primal Yang Sect, he still instinctively placed himself in the position of a cultivator of the Profound Sect.
Of course, he didn't mind doing so. He was well aware of this.
He could feel that his understanding of his state of mind had never been so clear before. It was obvious that his Dao Technique had improved greatly after the battles with his fellow Daoists and the continuous tempering of Shen Chong's Divine Decree. Moreover, this feeling was still rising.
At that moment, the flying boat turned and headed east. Before long, they arrived in front of a large stone cave, where the flying boat landed.
The elder in charge of welcoming guests said, "Esteemed guests, according to the rules of the Spirit Gate, you will have to walk to get there. Please forgive us."
The two of them did not object. Each sect had its own rules, and as visitors, they naturally had to respect them. They disembarked from the flying boat and followed the elder into the stone cave.
Inside, there was a wide passageway. Although it was clearly underground, and there were no Immortal techniques, it was exceptionally bright.
The two of them discovered that from here on out, there were many huge skeletons laid out on the ground. At a glance, they could tell that they had been left behind by the Outsiders. As the light from above shone down, they looked sinister and ancient.
Hong You only needed to look for a moment before he followed the skeletons to where they were. This was where the two tribes of the Mountain and Sea Realm had fought and killed each other in ancient times.
Ran Xiushu also saw it, and asked curiously, "Why didn't your sect clear away these piles of skeletons?"
The elder in charge of welcoming guests explained, "The Elders of the sect believe that it was because of these native corpses that this realm was formed. That's why this place still retains its original appearance.
Ran Xiushu suddenly said, "So that's how it is."
In his heart, Hong You did not believe this reason. The elder in charge of welcoming guests was not telling the truth. Perhaps there were some other reasons for this. However, this was not important, and he was not in the mood to investigate the secrets of the Spirit Gate. Today, he had come here to rely on his condensed memories to compete with the Photography Master. There was no need for him to pay too much attention to other things that had nothing to do with him.
The three of them walked out of the passageway, and the style of the scenery in front of them became familiar. There were pavilions, buildings, pagodas, and temples everywhere. Further away, there were countless Heavenly Ghost slaves moving mountains and stones to build altars.
Ran Xiushu looked around and said in surprise, "Your sect has quite a lot of disciples."
The elder in charge of welcoming guests, Daoren, said, "Actually, not many. It's just that all the disciples of the Spirit Gate are here."
Ran Xiushu said, "I've traveled quite a bit this time, and I've seen many Profound Sects of the Mountain and Sea Realm establish their own sects in other realms. However, I rarely saw any traces of the Spirit Gate. Is this your sect's intention? What other concerns do you have? "
The elder in charge of welcoming guests did not answer immediately, as if he was asking for instructions. After a while, he said, "Our Spirit Gate could have spread its strength in the various realms when the Dao was cut off, but all of this was suppressed by Sect Master Yuwen."
The reason why Yuwen Hongyang did this was not because he was worried that the Spirit Gate would clash with Profound Sects of the Righteous Path like the Anatta Temple, but because it was difficult for the Spirit Gate to integrate into the mainstream of cultivation in the various realms, whether it was in terms of reputation or conduct. Moreover, there were still some problems in terms of cultivation that needed to be resolved.
The various Sect Masters of the Spirit Gate also knew that other than the Netherworld Spring Sect, even if the other sects of the Spirit Gate managed to expand, many of their disciples' mental states were flawed. Once they left the restraints of the sects, it was very likely that they would get into trouble, and this would damage the reputation of the Spirit Gate. Therefore, the upper echelons of the various sects chose to tolerate this.
They were all waiting for the day Yuwen Hongyang came out of closed-door cultivation. If he became a True Yang expert, then not only would the problem of cultivation techniques be solved, but the strength of the Spirit Gate would also naturally be able to expand.
As the three of them walked, a Qi rainbow suddenly came directly under their feet. The elder in charge of welcoming guests, Daoren, greeted them and took the lead. Hong You and Ran Xiushu stepped onto the rainbow bridge and felt as if they had entered a teleportation altar. In just a flash, they had arrived on a large platform.
Hong You looked over and saw the hazy clouds on the platform. Three Taoist figures stood there, and one of them was dressed in a yellow robe. His aura was unfathomable, as if he was floating above the nine heavens, but at the same time, he was hiding under the Yuan Region. It was the Netherworld Spring Sect Master, Yuwen Hongyang.
However, he had long heard that Yuwen Hongyang was in closed-door cultivation to comprehend the True Xuan, and the one in front of him was only a clone. However, he had met many of his peers, and even though he was only seeing a clone, he could tell that Yuwen Hongyang had already cultivated his Dao to an exquisite level.
When his gaze shifted to the face of the Taoist on the left, his expression slightly froze. He discovered that he couldn't see through this person's external appearance, and every time he tried to recall, the person in his memory would change appearance. He understood that this was the Origin Mirage Sect Master, Xue Dingyuan, and also the person he was looking for.
The one on the right was a delicate and handsome young Taoist. He was dressed in a dark red smoky robe, and his skin was like jade. He could be said to be incomparably handsome, and among the three, he had the most immortal-like aura. He should be the Bloodsoul Sect Master, Su Muqing.
At this moment, the three people in front of them were also sizing up the two of them, but most of their gazes fell on Hong You.
As they observed each other, he and Ran Xiushu had already come forward to greet the three of them. Then, they chatted for a while and briefly discussed Dao. At this time, Yuwen Hongyang said, "This time, Fellow Taoist Hong You has come to find Sect Master Xue, so Sect Master Su and I will not usurp the host's place."
Xue Dingyuan cupped his hands and said, "Fellow Taoist Hong You, Fellow Taoist Ran, please follow me."
With a wave of his sleeve, everyone present was moved to a realm that seemed illusory yet real. He then pointed. "That is the Origin Mirage Sect's treasure, the 'Great Spiritual Stele of Heart Imagery'."
Hong You looked over and saw that it was a stone stele the size of a mountain. It was simple and heavy, and there was nothing special about it from its appearance.
Xue Dingyuan said, "Fellow Taoist Hong You, I have to remind you that the Great Spiritual Stele may not be able to carry that person's memory. Have you thought about what to do?"
This stone stele was left behind by the Origin Mirage Sect's founder, but this Great Spiritual Stele was obtained by someone in the West Sea, so it was very likely to be something that belonged to a West Continent cultivator in the past. Even though Xue Dingyuan's current level far surpassed the founder of the sect, he could not completely see through this object.
However, he also did not think that this object could surpass the Grand Supreme Dao Ancestor. If Hong You did not have a good idea, he would not allow him to send that person's memory into it.
Hong You cupped his hands and said, "Rest assured, Fellow Taoist. Before coming here, I have already set up an altar and offered incense to Xuanyuan Heaven. There should be no hindrance here."
Xue Dingyuan nodded and took a step to the side.
Hong You did not immediately step forward. Instead, he closed his eyes and kept thinking about the opponents he had encountered in the past.
The opponents that were able to be left behind by him in the Divine Will were all impressive figures. Right now, the silhouettes of these people were only created by his Divine Will, so their cultivation would not improve. However, as his Dao improved, he would be able to kill most of them one by one. Even if there were some strong enemies that were hard to deal with, he would still be able to maintain a stalemate.
As he continued to do so, the essence, Qi, and spirit in his body climbed to the peak. The two swords on his back shone with Yin and Yang light and constantly vibrated. Unknowingly, the shackles that firmly bound him were loosening.
After a long time, the movements of the two swords finally calmed down. The light faded, and everything returned to normal.
He opened his eyes. His essence, Qi, and spirit had become incomparably full. Although Shen Chong's "Perfect Fusion of One" technique in the Divine Decree had not been truly broken, the barrier in his heart had been temporarily suppressed.
At this moment, he was once again standing at the peak.
Not only that, after the previous experience, after removing the shackles, he was stronger than ever before.
He looked at the Great Spiritual Stele with an unprecedented sharpness in his eyes. He then took a step inside.
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