In contrast, this time, a giant phantom is seen in the distance once again.

In front of the huge stone table, there is a vague figure in a red robe, with a giant shadow clad in armor beside it.

It's the Netherworld God of the Yin Bureau!

This scene is one that Li Yan has already experienced.

He pretends not to see it and walks towards the stone well to check the task, but he is fully focused, listening to the surroundings.

Sure enough, a cold voice comes from the air.

"What's going on?"

Listening to the voice, it is still that Five Dao General.

"Encountered someone holding a sacrificial artifact and used an Evil Spirit to infect."

"Humph, such tactics don't exist in the Human World!"

"Why don't you speak?"

"General, you can guess this matter yourself. It's pointless to say more..."

"Hahaha, is the 'Heavenly Rules' useless now?"

The Five Dao General's voice is full of mockery, "If that's the case, can we also step into the mortal world?"

"Why should the general make things difficult for me?"

The red-robed Yin God seems somewhat helpless, "Those people have been discontent for a long time, and with the Human Dao reform and the turmoil in the Daluo Law Realm, if they remain inactive now, they will lose the chance forever."

"Besides, the channel is becoming increasingly dangerous. Even without the 'Heavenly Rules', would the general dare to take the risk to leave?"

"Let's wait, everything will have an outcome in the end."

"That Immortal Master Erlang..."

"Just a Mortal God, even if he comes, he will merely follow the paths of past figures, no different from you and me..."

These words leave Li Yan utterly confused.

He received a treasure left by Yin Changsheng that gave his Hook Paper sensitivity a breakthrough, allowing him to investigate the secrets of the Daluo Law Realm.

Don't underestimate this.

Yin Changsheng used it to gain the opportunity for Ascension.

Though he doesn't understand the reason, Li Yan picks up on some information.

Human Dao reform, Daluo Law Realm turmoil.

Some people in the Daluo Law Realm seem to be dissatisfied with certain matters and want to take advantage of this opportunity to stir things up.

They are likely the ones backing Zhao Changsheng...

Exactly what is happening in the Daluo Law Realm?

Li Yan is full of doubts in his heart, but he dares not show any flaw. He simply checks the information of Lang Wu, receives the task, and leaves.

Upon reopening his eyes, his Divine Soul has returned.

The time taken to receive the task was only a blink of an eye.

Footsteps sound in the distance, and other people come running over.

"Is it resolved?"

Seeing the ground full of corpses and the frozen magic platform, Wen Song with the Yin Yang Pen relaxes, inferring that Li Yan summoned yin soldiers.

"Yes."

Li Yan replies, "Are you okay?"

Wen Song shakes his head and says, "I was just about to ask, we hadn't broken the array yet, but those Daoists suddenly fell to the ground and died without knowing what happened."

"It was the Sect Leader of the Dragon Worship Sect controlling, but unfortunately, he escaped..."

Li Yan briefly explains the situation and starts searching around.

He initially thought everyone from Qingyang Palace had met with misfortune, but unexpectedly, there was an old Daoist in the backyard.

His chest and abdomen are pierced, but he still has a breath.

"It's Qingyang Palace's abbot, Daoist Liu."

Liang Yu, familiar with Chengdu, recognizes this person's identity.

Seeing Li Yan nod, she understands immediately, steps forward, and draws a Golden Needle from her bosom while chanting a Mantra and threading the needle.

Renzhong, Dazhui, Shaoshang, Inner Acupoint...

One by one, the acupoints are deeply pierced.

Li Yan can tell this is a technique of using the Golden Needle to overdraft potential, making the other appear to have a final burst of vitality.

Indeed, as the Golden Needle is inserted, the Daoist slowly wakes up.

His eyes are bewildered, glancing at the crowd, and finally, his gaze falls on Li Yan, who sighs softly, "Please, take action. I am aware of my grave sins; dying is not unjust."

"What are you rushing for?"

Li Yan coldly responds, "Qingyang Palace's thousand-year reputation counts as a righteous path of the Mystical Sect. Why did you do such things?"

After hearing this, the old Daoist remains silent, even closing his eyes.

Wen Song with the Yin Yang Pen, originally from the government, is proficient in interrogation as well. Seeing this, his eyes roll, and he speaks, "Let's make a deal, you tell the truth, and we'll help cover up afterward, preserving the name of Qingyang Palace."

Upon hearing this, the old Daoist immediately opens his eyes, "Really?!"

Having walked the wrong path, realizing there's no chance for life, his only regret is ruining Qingyang Palace's reputation.

Li Yan pauses for a moment, "Of course."

The old Daoist nods, "This matter can only be told to you alone."

"Otherwise, Qingyang Palace is destroyed, and I won't speak."

Seeing this, the others can only exit the room.

Li Yan asked in a deep voice, "Who are you truly bewitched by? Lu Sheng or Zhao Changsheng?"

The old Daoist was first a bit surprised, then he sighed and said, "Indeed, it's hard to deceive heaven's heart. It seems the Heavenly Official knows quite a lot."

Seeing Li Yan's wary eyes, he spoke again, "When you then drove away the Mortal God from the temple, we already knew your identity."

"The one who bewitched us was Lu Sheng…"

"They have many people, and have received guidance from Upper Realm immortals, intending to obtain the Nine Tripods and forge the Heavenly Path anew…"

"Heavenly Path?"

Li Yan laughed coldly, "Do you believe such nonsense?"

According to the Mystical Sect's legend, in those ancient mythical times, there indeed was a natural pathway, later destroyed by Emperor Zhuang-zi.

The old Daoist didn't argue, continued speaking, "Qingyang Palace has secret texts left by the old master, implicitly mentioning this matter, but it had nothing to do with Emperor Zhuang-zi, rather, it occurred during Yu the Great's flood control…"

Li Yan was taken aback upon hearing that.

When he left Shan State for Ezhou, he befriended a friend named Yan Jiuling, who at this moment was in the Capital for exams.

Yan Jiuling was immensely fascinated by ancient myths, seeking out some ancient records from the Chu Territory, proposing a bold idea.

There have been two great changes in this world.

One, the flood's outbreak, after Yu there was no more "Emperor."

The other, the Battle of God Sealing, which shaped the current Mystical Sect's setup.

Could it be, as he said?

The old Daoist's life was reaching its end, now his breath was faint, eyes became hazy, murmuring, "The Heavenly Court's residence is called Daluo Law Realm, it's not recorded by the Mystical Sect, it's created by Saints."

"In that place, one can live as long as heaven and earth. I've cultivated a lifetime, truly wish to see it…"

As he spoke, he completely lost his breath.

Turns out it's like this…

Li Yan closed his eyes, slowly stood up.

It seems the Daoists of Qingyang Palace also have little understanding of Daluo Law Realm, learning that some immortals are backing Lu Sheng, thus stirred nefarious thoughts.

Li Yan didn't know whether the Heavenly Path could be forged anew.

But he knew, the Nine Tripods are already connected to the Earth Vein of the Divine State, traversing along the three major Dragon Veins, once extracted, it'll bring calamity.

By then, it will surely spell devastation.

Remembering the old Daoist's words, his heart sank further.

According to him, to forge the Heavenly Path anew, all Nine Tripods must be extracted, meaning not only Lu Sheng will act.

He remembered after Zhao Changsheng returned to life, he spent ten years wandering across the Divine State.

Initially thought it was to summon old comrades.

Now it seems,

The real goal might be the Nine Tripods!

With the Nine Tripods out, the Divine State's Qi Fortune will surely suffer.

Currently, the Human Dao is changing, gunpowder and steam engines are emerging, vast seas witness nations' fleets contending.

He thought the world would be different.

If these demons succeed…

Suddenly, memories from the past surged.

Li Yan's complexion turned grim, with intense murderous intent in his heart.

...

Outside Qingyang Palace, the Flower God's patrol ceremony was nearing its end.

"Heaven and earth bestow virtue, Five Grains harvest!"

Wang Daoxuan shook the bell, shouting aloud.

"Oh~"

Surrounding people, all raised torches and cheered.

Their eyes were bloodshot, nearly frenzied.

Participating in this Flower God's patrol ceremony was merely a subconscious habit, with the ceremony's end, the spell erupted, driving people mad.

"Cowards…"

Sha Lifei gritted his teeth, readied the Fire God Gun.

He truly didn't wish to shoot at ordinary people, but now surrounded by a thousand, if attacked, he could only rely on firearms to blaze a path.

Lv San and others were on high alert.

The Poison Bee swarm buzzed out, Situ Bo's face grim, pulling a mask from his bosom, guarding beside Wang Daoxuan.

Then, they suddenly felt something, all turned heads.

Whoosh~

Out came a whirlwind at the bronze flower basket, surrounding mist rapidly gathered, morphed into a towering tornado.

The tornado twisted and writhed, with a strong intent gradually awakening, as if a dragon truly resided within.

All flying snow was enveloped inside.

Rustle rustle~

The sky actually began drizzling.

Falling on faces, it felt especially chilly, making spirits lift.

Wang Daoxuan touched his face, smiled.

He saw crazed people around, pausing in the rain, staring blankly at the sky, blood redness in their eyes gradually faded away...

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