Chapter 1661: Rainbow Mist (I)

[Imperial Book of Radiance-Slaying for Myriad Chariots].

Li Ximing glanced over it and remarked approvingly, "It is indeed more suitable. Although both belong to [Severed Crimson Arrowhead], and their grades cannot be discerned, the Wei's Li inheritances are clearly distinguished. The [Imperial Book of Radiance-Slaying for Myriad Chariots] is plainly a more orthodox inheritance than the [Dharma Scripture of the Crimson Vanguard General]!"

Li Zhouwei nodded. "Moreover, the required immortal merits are clearly stated. The [Imperial Book of Radiance-Slaying for Myriad Chariots] requires two hundred and twenty, while the [Dharma Scripture of the Crimson Vanguard General] requires one hundred and eighty-one. The difference is considerable. However...

"After exchanging for [Heavenly Directorate Sequence Arrangement Divine Scroll] back then, only one hundred and seventy-five remained. By destroying a gate, annihilating its lineage, and slaying Chengyan, I gained another fifty-seven... bringing the total to two hundred and thirty-two..."

Li Ximing considered this briefly before replying with some emotion, "That will not leave much."

A faint smile appeared on Li Zhouwei's face. "Being able to put them to use is what matters. It would be far worse to possess cultivation arts and secret manuals as vast as mountains and seas, yet have no use for them. As for immortal merits, we will acquire more sooner or later."

He raised a hand and drew three sticks of incense from his sleeve, but then paused and said, "Although I possess divine abilities and a dharma body, the proper rites must still be observed. I shall first burn incense and bathe before seeking an audience with Heaven."

Realization dawned on Li Ximing, and he nodded thoughtfully. "Very well!"

The two descended from the pavilion. Only then did Li Zhouwei lower his hand and ask solemnly, "How far has Lord Yang advanced?"

Li Ximing had clearly been keeping a close eye on the matter from the lake. He replied softly, "He has already passed Lixia!"

The two sat down beside the stone table, and the moon-white round lamps on either side immediately lit up. Li Ximing said, "The Great Desire Dao ran rampant during its advance south and invested considerable effort there. Those golden lotuses hardly seemed ordinary, and they even elevated local commoners into the Buddhist path. Yet their forces collapsed with surprising ease and retreated north, leaving behind quite a few followers. They were capable, but few in number, so they were quickly eliminated.

"However, I heard some troubling news..."

A look of concern crossed his face as he continued, "I heard those mountains were filled with children immersed in silver water. Their very foundations have already been corrupted. Yet Lord Yang could not bring himself to kill them. Instead, he sealed away those lotuses one by one and sent the children down the mountain to be fostered by others. I cannot see anything good coming of it."

Li Zhouwei remained silent in thought for a moment before replying, "That is the Yang Family's concern. Now that Changxiao Gate has been razed and Si Yuanli has joined our side, the mainland regions are safe for the time being. With this True Essence having already fought his way into the Wilderness, the north will not dare start a major war, at least for now. It is rare for our family to enjoy such security... I intend to make a trip to the Eastern Sea."

"Oh?" Li Ximing looked as though he wanted to say something but held back as the young man continued, "Such matters must always be approached with the utmost caution. Although the [Imperial Book of Radiance-Slaying for Myriad Chariots] is now in our hands, there must still be a plausible explanation for it. I will meet with the surviving members of the Cui Family, ask them a few questions in detail, and retrieve the Cui Family's Bright Yang cultivation arts as well."

Li Ximing nodded gravely as a trace of concern appeared in his expression. Li Zhouwei merely smoothed his sleeve, seemingly unconcerned.

"Rest assured, granduncle. I will not make things difficult for them, nor will I take anything without recompense. Whatever compensation they are due, I will make sure they are not shortchanged."

He raised his eyes, their golden hue somewhat subdued as he said, "I have met Yangya as well. He does not strike me as a magnanimous man, and there is no telling what he might do in private. I will also use the opportunity to lend Jueyin my support. If he dares mistreat Jueyin, I will not let him off."

At this, Li Ximing nodded repeatedly and replied, "Jueyin has devoted himself tirelessly to us for many years. This is no longer a matter of whether he belongs to the Cui Family or the Li Family. Besides..."

Li Zhouwei considered for a moment before continuing, "It would be best if I could meet with the dragons, though it does not matter if I cannot... In that case, I will go to Yinzhou and dispose of the Buddhist cultivators' artifacts currently in our possession."

Li Ximing thought it over for a moment before replying, "In that case, we can dispose of the assortment of miscellaneous items in our possession as well. I had already been considering it for some time."

He took out the [Mountain-Supervising Spirit-Pointing Talisman] and said solemnly, "I already have more than enough spirit artifacts, and even a single spirit treasure is more than I can fully make use of. The [Supplementary Court Verdant Profound Cauldron] and the [Ruler of Manifested Mountains and Rivers] are already more than enough to keep me occupied.

“Take this with you and see what you can get for it... It would be best if you could exchange it for something useful. If not, Kuangyu will be visiting the lake sometime soon, so I will entrust it to her."

Li Zhouwei raised an eyebrow. This was already the second time he had heard Kuangyu's name, and he remarked in interest, "Granduncle... You seem to have grown rather close to this Daoist Master lately!"

Li Ximing thought little of it and shook his head. "We are merely getting what we need from one another! With the Supreme Yang having lost its radiance, they immediately gathered together for mutual support. Whether it is my Dao lineage or my alchemical arts, I have something useful to offer them."

Li Zhouwei raised his brows, and a faint smile appeared on his face. "Granduncle, how is your [Radiance Under Heaven] coming along?"

Li Ximing smiled somewhat awkwardly and replied with regret, "The first attempt failed... With another three to five years of work, I should be able to try again."

Li Zhouwei was somewhat helpless, but his expression remained solemn as he said, "I do not mean to criticize you, granduncle. Everyone knows how difficult it is to cultivate a divine ability. If I did not carry one or two threads of fate myself, I too would have suffered setback after setback before these divine abilities. It is simply that time is pressing. We do not know when the new dynasty will be established or how much turmoil will come with it, so we cannot afford any further delay.

"The family now has ample provisions. Although our supply of Qunyi's [Wall-Sinking Water] is running low, alchemy can be set aside for the time being. You should focus on advancing your arts and successfully cultivating your divine ability."

His expression turned serious as he said, "If this attempt still fails, I will seek out Sima Yuanli again. No matter what it takes, I will obtain that [Bright Truth Harmonizing Divine Pill] from him."

With Li Zhouwei speaking so plainly, Li Ximing no longer felt embarrassed. He nodded repeatedly and vowed, "There are no pills I particularly need to refine anyway. Go ahead and do as you see fit. There is no need to worry about the family... There is only one matter I must trouble you with."

Li Zhouwei cast him an inquiring look, and Li Ximing took out two objects from his sleeve.

The first was a crystal-clear jade bottle that emitted wisps of pale white qi, with intricate patterns floating across its surface. It was none other than [Bright Truth Harmonizing Divine Pill]!

The other object was even more mystical. It was a short blade with an ivory edge and a jade hilt, covered in profound patterns resembling illustrations of ghosts and monsters. It radiated a purple glow.

Li Ximing smiled and said, "While you were away, Master Dingyang came to see me. The [Silken Bond Blade], the spirit embryo of the [Supreme Shaman], has already been completed."

"Such speed... Master Dingyang truly is capable!" Li Zhouwei nodded in surprise, then said with some suspicion, "He took no small amount of spirit materials from our family each year to refine this item, yet he completed it so quickly. Perhaps Tongxuan Dao also possesses some technique for achieving rapid success..."

His words abruptly trailed off as his golden eyes swept across the [Silken Bond Blade].

He frowned. "What a fine treasure."

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