Chapter 247 - 222: Enemy Traces Revealed in Miasma Cloud Mountain! (Double-length)
Chapter 247: Chapter 222: Enemy Traces Revealed in Miasma Cloud Mountain! (Double-length)
"Su Xuanfeng..."
On the deck of the Dharma Boat, Gu Yuan looked at the fleeting clouds below, pondering the information he had obtained.
The identity of the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator was now known to him.
He was a distinguished disciple of the Su Family from two hundred years ago, named Su Xuanfeng.
In his youth, he had a fortuitous encounter, practicing not the True Inheritance Seven True Diagrams of the Daoist School, but an extraordinary Dharma Gate named "Primordial Qi Scripture."
This technique was rather mystical, with considerable power, and he relied on it to advance to late-stage Foundation Establishment, ranking among the formidable figures in the Daoist School’s Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Currently, he is a pillar-like figure of the Su Family, considered to be among the elder generation.
"Why does this person harbor ill intentions towards me? Could it be due to matters related to the Su Family?"
Gu Yuan silently questioned himself.
Since his time at the Daoist School, he had not provoked many troubles.
Apart from at the Flowing Cloud Banquet, where he crossed a few families and clans.
As for the other families, the issues had been resolved, and there had been no interactions over the years.
Except for frequent entanglements with the Su Family.
Perhaps this pursuit of Spirit Ore was the Su Family’s attempt to suppress him, to interfere with his cultivation progress?
Gu Yuan mused quietly to himself.
This matter has its origins.
In the Daoist School’s former True Inheritance contests, similar events have occurred.
To restrain the prodigies of other Noble Family Seven Clans, various means were secretly deployed, aiming to create obstacles and leave the prodigies ample time.
"I hope there won’t be any stumbling blocks, otherwise..."
Gu Yuan’s eyes suddenly narrowed, revealing a trace of cold light.
Before the True Inheritance, he must cultivate to late-stage Foundation Establishment, with supreme resources, to compete for the Upper Three!
If anyone blocks his path, do not blame him for being merciless!
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"Senior Brother Gu, look quickly, that’s the Three Elements Water Marsh ahead!"
The Flying Smoke Dharma Boat moved swiftly, crossing ten thousand miles in a day to arrive at a vast Water Realm.
Gu Yuan opened his eyes and looked below, seeing countless reeds and aquatic plants growing densely, a vast marshland appearing within his sight.
The marshland was complex in terrain, featuring shallow flats and deep lakes, hills and Spirit Peaks densely packed.
From afar, there was also a streak of grayish-white miasma rising in the marshland, like a gray cloud covering half the heavens.
In the center of the marsh was a huge shallow flat, on which stretched a mineral vein.
The mine, deep and unknown, emanated a radiant Spiritual Light.
However, at this moment, the Spirit Ore had collapsed, everywhere left with scorched claw marks, and scattered broken array banners.
"The Three Elements Water Marsh, filled with miasma, is a harsh environment and originally a gathering place for the Demon Race."
"But two hundred years ago, a vein seeker from the Daoist School discovered a Tier Two High-grade Spirit Ore here, the Celestial Cloud Stone Ore."
"That’s when the sect spared no effort, despite the distance, expending considerable resources to sweep the demons and establish a mining site here."
"This mining site annually produces hundreds of thousands of Celestial Cloud Stones, converted into Spirit Stones of unknown value, regarded as the most precious Tier Two Spirit Ore currently owned by the Daoist School."
"Though the Daoist School is vast and has many disciples, its daily consumption is astronomical, and any Spirit Ore must not be lost!"
Beside Gu Yuan, a young cultivator with a high nose and thick lips was eagerly explaining the history of the Three Elements Water Marsh mineral vein.
This person was a disciple of Ruyi Peak, named Xiao Yuankui, considered to be Senior Brother to Jiang Ningxue, naturally amicable with Gu Yuan.
"Has the Demon Race of the Three Elements Water Marsh not been completely eradicated?"
Gu Yuan looked at the vast marsh below, unable to suppress his question.
Despite its vastness, how could one allow others to sleep peacefully beside one’s pillow?
Since Spirit Ore extraction had begun, all threats must be eliminated.
"Senior Brother, the words ’eradicate evil completely’ may be easy to say, but how easy is it to accomplish?"
Xiao Yuankui sighed with a bitter smile.
"The Three Elements Water Marsh stretches for thousands of miles, very vast, and includes a Water Vein connecting with the Nine Rivers Marsh, it’s no small place."
"Furthermore, look, within the depths of that miasma is a continuous mountain range named Miasma Cloud Mountain."
"This mountain contains Tier Two Miasma Fiend, Foundation Establishment cultivators entering it will have their mana eroded, diminishing their strength to only seventy percent."
"Every time the Daoist School launches a major attack, the Demon Race of the Three Elements Water Marsh hides within Miasma Cloud Mountain, and when we leave, they re-emerge."
"After several such goings and comings, the Daoist School decided not to bother, since apart from this Spirit Ore, there’s nothing particularly rare, as long as a Grand Array is set up to protect the vein."
"For two hundred years, both parties have remained peacefully."
"But unexpectedly, this time the Demon Race had the audacity to break the Grand Array and seize six million of the Daoist School’s mineral veins!"
"A truly stubborn group of beasts!"
Yet as Xiao Yuankui spoke, his face also took on a trace of seriousness.
Clearly, the pursuit of Spirit Ore was not a simple task.
Within the continuous marshlands is the domain of the Demon Race, and Foundation Establishment cultivators within it suffer losses, carelessness might even lead to the risk of demise.
Unfortunately, when the Daoist School issued its summons, there was no choice but to come.
"Alas, the old man’s failure to guard the vein, may the Daoist School impose punishment!"
Just then, the Flying Smoke Dharma Boat slowly landed on the shallow flat.
On the flat, an elderly man with white hair was respectfully waiting with numerous disciples.
The old man’s face was aged, yet his eyes remained bright and confident, his gaze exuding a majestic demeanor, evidently a figure accustomed to issuing commands.
His mana was profound, also a late-stage Foundation Establishment expert.
However, at this moment, his aura appeared somewhat unstable, seemingly injured and slightly debilitated.
"Senior Brother Lin, what are you saying? You have guarded the mineral veins for years, your contributions are great, the Daoist School will certainly reward you, how could it punish?"