Chapter 1827 - 1354: Cangding (Part 2)
Chapter 1827: Chapter 1354: Cangding (Part 2)
Su Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly. This place didn’t seem like a major power, but the realm, quality, and use of the Array Path by the Star Card Masters here were not much inferior to the Great Flame Supervisory Military Department!
"This person is indeed a King Level expert, and a strong one at that." The bearded Burning Sun in charge frowned as he scrutinized the silver-haired youth, who seemed unfazed in the Black Tide Array, and spoke in a low voice, "The Cave Masters should be arriving soon..."
As soon as he finished speaking, three streaks of Spirit Light flashed over, landing in front of the Black Light Array set by the Array Flag, precisely the three coarse-faced men.
The coarse-faced man looked at Su Yuan within the Black Tide Array and sneered secretly, "A King Level Cultivator dares to trespass my Qiu Lin Cave, courting death!"
As he said this, the coarse-faced man was about to step forward, but was stopped by the soft call of the pale-faced youth beside him: "Big brother, don’t be hasty."
The coarse-faced man hesitated for a moment after hearing the words and restrained his steps.
Then the pale-faced youth stepped forward and shouted, "Quickly remove the Array; this is not the way Qiu Lin Cave treats guests!"
The bearded Burning Sun, who was controlling the array, tightened his expression and said solemnly, "Second Cave Master, this person came suddenly, and their strength..."
"Hmm?" The pale-faced youth turned his head, and his gaze fell on him like a serpent, "Must I repeat myself?"
The bearded Burning Sun felt a chill run up from his heart and immediately said, "I obey!"
With that, the eighteen Burning Suns, led by the bearded one, immediately performed a Seal Technique, dispelling the Black Tide, and the world around Su Yuan was restored to clarity.
The pale-faced youth cupped his hands in salute with a smile, "The people below were rude and offended Fellow Daoist; I hope you won’t hold it against these underlings."
Su Yuan returned the gesture, saying, "You’re too kind, Fellow Daoist. It was I who mistakenly entered your territory. I wonder where this place is?"
As he spoke, Su Yuan’s eyes swept over the crowd, observing his surroundings with a hint of curiosity and suspicion.
"Mistakenly entered?" The coarse-faced man looked puzzled.
A beautiful woman sized up Su Yuan from head to toe, slightly licking her lips. Although the person before her was only of delicate appearance, not even as good-looking as her two male consorts, there was an extraordinary unique aura subtly emanating from him...
The pale-faced youth’s eyes flickered, and he smiled again, "I am Bai Ye Xian, and this is Qiu Lin Cave in Yuzhou’s Demon Abyss Sea. May I ask where Fellow Daoist hails from?"
"Demon Abyss Sea?..." Su Yuan muttered, a trace of confusion appearing in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it, "So, I have arrived at the Demon Abyss Sea! I am Qin Lianyun, who accidentally encountered a space rift and mistakenly entered your territory. In that case, I shall take my leave."
The pale-faced youth’s gaze remained fixed on Su Yuan, keenly capturing the fleeting doubt in Su Yuan’s eyes, and transmitted his thoughts to the other two:
"Big brother, Third Sister, this person is likely an Outer Heaven Wanderer with an extraordinary demeanor and considerable strength; the treasure sword at his waist is probably a powerful Holy Artifact, and he might have many valuable items on him."
"An Outer Heaven Wanderer, huh..."
The two immediately understood, their eyes shimmering.
Due to the pressure differential of various world energy levels, traversing from lower worlds to the Big World is easier, and it is not uncommon for foreign wanderers to accidentally drift into this world, especially in recent years.
Based on the initial space fluctuations, the pale-faced youth had surmised that the silver-haired youth before him was a wanderer from another world.
Besides, he seemed like a fat lamb!
Why does Demon Abyss Sea have the word ’demon’? Chaos is secondary; it’s more because many here cultivate Demon Techniques.
In fact, the pale-faced youth’s guess wasn’t far off.
Except, Su Yuan relied on Space Law and a Teleportation Array to come here proactively from another world... and from a Big World to boot.
A fat lamb entering the wolf’s den couldn’t be easily let go. The pale-faced youth smiled slightly, saying, "We at Qiu Lin Cave are always hospitable. Since Fellow Daoist Qin has come a long way, a guest is a guest; why not join us in the hall to make friends?"
Su Yuan displayed a cautious expression, hesitated briefly, then shook his head and smiled, "I think not. I was merely accidentally teleported here and still have unfinished business to attend to. I hope the three of you will excuse me."
With that, Su Yuan was about to leave.
"You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit..."
The coarse-faced man’s eyes darkened, and with a flicker of his body, turned into a shadow blocking Su Yuan’s path.
Su Yuan looked at the coarse-faced man, frowning, "What is the meaning of this, Fellow Daoist?"
The pale-faced youth’s eyes flickered, immediately smiling as he explained, "Fellow Daoist Qin, do not misunderstand. Our Demon Abyss Sea is under the jurisdiction of Jinghai Palace, and King Level experts like you suddenly intruding into the Demon Abyss Sea must be brought to Jinghai Palace for Master Yue to personally ascertain their origins.
Otherwise, should any ill-intentioned person enter the Demon Abyss Sea and cause trouble, the three of us would be implicated. So, we cannot just let Fellow Daoist Qin leave; we hope for your understanding.
However, there’s no need to worry, Fellow Daoist Qin; you only need to accompany us to Jinghai Palace for a brief questioning."
"This..." Su Yuan’s face showed a hint of guilt.
Watching from the back, the beautiful woman laughed, "Second Brother, Master Yue and the experts of Jinghai Palace aren’t in the palace right now. I’m afraid Fellow Daoist Qin will have to wait some time."
"Oh right, I almost forgot that." The pale-faced youth slapped his forehead, thought for a moment, and said to Su Yuan, "How about this? I think there’s no need to be so troublesome. You can follow us back to the cave residence for a few days; we can be your friends and vouch for you. No need to wait for Master Yue’s return."
Su Yuan appeared troubled, looking at the three with suspicion but also not wishing to face the Emperor Level of Jinghai Palace.
After a brief struggle, Su Yuan cupped his hands helplessly and smiled wryly, "In that case, I shall have to impose on the three of you."
The pale-faced youth’s eyes lit up. Despite having the Ninth Stage coarse-faced man on guard, the aura of the person before them was indistinct; to be sure, it’s better to play dirty.
Once inside Qiu Lin Cave, there’s no fear of you walking out...
The pale-faced youth immediately smiled and waved his sleeve, "Meeting by chance is also fate. Fellow Daoist Qin, please come with us!"
The coarse-faced man also laughed heartily, instructing, "Lads, quickly lay out the fine wine and delicacies; I want to treat Brother Qin well!"
The beautiful woman next to them gazed at Su Yuan with autumn-like eyes and a charming smile, exuding a hint of allure.
Su Yuan followed the three Qiu Lin Cave Masters back to the cave residence.
Songs and dances of beauties, fine wine and food; the three were all very boisterous and hospitable.
Su Yuan, wary, neither drank alcohol nor ate food, only appreciating the dances and chatting idly with the three.
The three were already secretly aware that Su Yuan was an Outer Heaven Wanderer and thus did not deliberately inquire about his background. Instead, they shared various details and anecdotes about this realm openly and warmly.
This suited Su Yuan well.
’So, this isn’t the expected Dong You Realm but Cangding Realm, where Wunian resides?’
Su Yuan’s eyes shifted slightly. Per the three Qiu Lin Cave Masters, this was indeed the Cangding Realm.
Cangding Realm comprises the seven states, and here is Yuzhou, in the northern part of Cangding Realm.
The Demon Abyss Sea is an archipelago in the southern part of Yuzhou, notable for connecting both Cold State and Yuzhou, thus gaining some renown.
This place hosts nine King Level forces, including Qiu Lin Cave, and nearly a hundred Upper Three-level forces. Nonetheless, the strongest force here is still Jinghai Palace, with Emperor Level experts.
Through this warm hospitality and candid exchange, Su Yuan seemed to gradually lower his guard against the three.
Su Yuan, quite curious, asked, "You mentioned earlier that the Jinghai Palace Master isn’t in the palace; may I know where they are?"
The coarse-faced man said, "As the Ancient Moon Battlefield is now open, various Emperor Levels are competing for Hongmeng Purple Qi there; not just Jinghai Palace, but also Feimei Valley, Wuji Mountain... several major Emperor Level forces of Yuzhou have gone there.
Hongmeng Purple Qi?
Su Yuan’s eyes twitched; he originally came just to explore the otherworld while still at King Level, as it was a less noticeable move.
Yet he didn’t expect to hear news of Hongmeng Purple Qi right after arriving.
Furthermore...
Judging by the coarse-faced man’s words, in Cangding Realm, Hongmeng Purple Qi seems to be something all King Levels are aware of. Perhaps there’s plenty here, and King Levels also have a chance to obtain Hongmeng Purple Qi.
Seeing Su Yuan adding no expression, the three Qiu Lin Cave Masters simply thought Su Yuan was unfamiliar with Hongmeng Purple Qi, pretending to be calm.
The three didn’t expose him and continued conversing jovially.
Not long after, the pale-faced youth lightly tapped the table, secretly counting something down.
"3, 2, 1... fall!"
With a flash of brilliance in the pale-faced youth’s eyes, Su Yuan, who was chatting with the coarse-faced man, suddenly had dilated pupils.
"What’s this?..."
Su Yuan looked surprised, but before he could react, he "thud" fell unconscious on the table.