Chapter Six: The Mountains Conceal the Sky, Departing from the Palace and the Separate Residence

Letting the rain pass is one thing, but this Song Liyou actually thinks about going to the grave to investigate, which is likely not for any good reason. Xie Yao listened with some disdain

At that time, I was still unaware that I had arrived at another continent, thinking it was merely a trap set by the tomb owner to make me fall. Therefore, I lit a fire to observe my surroundings, and to my surprise, among the burial items, there were many ancient texts. I compared the strange patterns I had previously noted with the ancient texts and unexpectedly discovered a shocking secret history

The Ten Thousand Great Mountains indeed possess profound depth, and it is not entirely unexpected that I have lost to you. Song Liuyou furrowed his brows, and the expression that had always been somewhat slick and frivolous became slightly serious. I have been collecting poetry for the Gaya royal family for two hundred and sixty years, gathering thirty thousand and eight poems from the Feng section, two hundred and forty-seven from the Ya section, and four from the Song section

Enough, Aman. " Yun Qing stopped him before Aman could touch the scholar.

Yun Qing swiftly poured the water from the Heavenly Cauldron onto the seal, and fierce blue flames erupted from the corners of the house, continuously dissolving the seal

"Hahaha, I never expected that I, Song Li You, would actually fall into the hands of this girl," the scholar said with a chuckle, his hand brushing over the recently damaged area, which restored itself to its original state in the blink of an eye

Xie Yao rarely sees her in such an aggressive manner. Throughout their journey, although Yun Qing is shrouded in many mysteries, her personality remains quite simple and gentle. However, ever since that strange scholar pointed out her femininity, Yun Qing seems to have become a bit irritable.

"Let go... let go! How can this girl be so lacking in manners!" Song Liuyou struggled, her sleeves whipping through the air.

I do not wish to hear the secret history, you need only tell me where the palace is located

Xie Yao felt a shiver in his heart. Although Yun Qing could discern people's hearts, he could still be reasoned with. However, this strange man was clearly a mindless beast, killing without a blink, and the scholar was struck dead before he could even finish his words. Yet, this murderer appeared docile and obedient in front of Yun Qing, which shows that Yun Qing was far from ordinary

You! Song Liuyou felt that every word from Yun Qing was laced with thorns, and he gritted his teeth as he said, "Compared to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, it is naturally nothing."

"This is a type of official position in the Gaya Dynasty," Yun Qing said while pondering with his head lowered, more like a soliloquy than answering Xie Yao's question. "The official positions in the Gaya Dynasty follow the ancient system, specifically the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers system. The Poetry Collectors operate independently from the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers, traveling far and wide, observing the customs of the world, and understanding the gains and losses of politics. The will of the people is expressed through songs, which are then presented to the Gaya Emperor by the Poetry Collectors."

Ancient Tomb

"At such a young age, to be so vicious, the Ten Thousand Great Mountains are indeed not to be underestimated," Song Li said angrily

"Hmph, I didn't expect someone as cowardly as you to be so infatuated... Ah!" Song Li You scoffed, then suddenly screamed.

Xie Yao still did not understand. It is highly likely that Song Li You has guessed Yun Qing's identity, which has led to a significant change in attitude

Do not continue to beat around the bush with me, otherwise it would not be good if it leads to death and destruction. Yun Qing loosened his collar and stood before him with an unpleasant expression.

My name is Yunqing, and I come from the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. This is Amang, my family. " It was the first time Yunqing explicitly stated Amang's identity. Originally, Xie Yao thought he was something like Yunqing's servant, but unexpectedly, Yunqing referred to him as family

"This relationship is about to arrive soon." Song Li You did not get angry this time, but rather said solemnly, "I fell into the coffin, and in a daze, I felt myself falling from a great height. When I woke up, I found myself in a place similar to that ancient tomb. I mean, it is also an ancient tomb."

If I were to live an ordinary life, how could I have the face to meet the flawless fairy

The Great Mountains of One Hundred Thousand...! ? '' Song Liuyou suddenly raised his head and stared at Yun Qing for a long time, `` So that's how it is, this strange man indeed possesses great strength. I have been quite rude before, and I hope the young lady will not take offense.''

Sorry..." Xie Yao awkwardly raised her hand, interrupting him, "May I ask what a Cai Shi Guan is?"

Both the scholar and Xie Yao were left with goosebumps from her skill in changing expressions

Song Li You glared at him with a face full of anger and sat back down with a thud

Indeed... the Tianyin Mountain has sunk into the ground, and the Farewell Palace, which was built floating on the summit of Tianyin Mountain, is now within reach. Song Liuyou's face showed joy, "If you help me out of this predicament, I will take you to the ruins of the palace."

"Are you saying ... ..." Yun Qing slightly nodded, "Is this the site of Tianyin Mountain?"

Xie Yao faintly felt that the news about this "Palace of Farewell" was very important to Yun Qing; otherwise, she would not have lost control to this extent

Several thousand years ago, the Azure Emperor perished at Mount Tianyin. In later generations, there were seekers of immortality who searched far and wide for this Mount Tianyin, but none of the locations matched the records in the classics. The world believed that Mount Tianyin was merely a myth, unaware that it had been divided into two parts, one half in Beichuan and the other half in Nanfeng

"Dao Yuan?" A gentle voice from Yun Qing interrupted Xie Yao's reverie

The coffin of the deceased was adorned with some peculiar patterns, which I guessed were likely ancient characters. The nature of the poetry official made me disregard everything else. I climbed onto the coffin, intending to transcribe these patterns, but unexpectedly, my hands suddenly felt empty; the coffin lid had vanished, and I fell into the coffin, arriving at this place.

Although you do not speak much truth, it is somewhat useful. Let us take you along then. Yun Qing pondered for a moment and replied

The dead... how can one die a second time? A hoarse voice was laced with pain, and the scholar surprisingly propped himself against the wall, swaying as he stood up.

What is the Northern River Continent, the Gaya Royal Family? Xie Yao had never heard of them. However, he had read in various supernatural novels that there are not only the Southern Wind Continent where they reside, but also other places where human beings gather. It can be assumed that the Northern River Continent is one of them

Oh, are you waiting for you to break the curse before taking action?" Yun Qing said coldly

Most of those who collect poetry are well aware of the world, possessing various talents and skills, serving as the eyes and ears of the Gaya Emperor among the common people. Yun Qing raised her head; although her eyes were not yet open, Song Li You felt her gaze upon him, "So, it seems you indeed have quite a background"

Yun Qing appeared to be just over ten years old, with a slender frame, making her grip on an adult man who was much taller than her seem somewhat incongruous

Aman was tall and strong, and with a single slap, the scholar's slender body seemed to be broken, twisting at an illogical angle

Since you have already seen what we seek, wouldn't it have saved me a lot of trouble if you had said this earlier? Yun Qing gently touched the square cup in his hand, his expression softening

Xie Yao was left in a state of confusion, wondering what this Qingdi was, what the Divine Mountain was, and what the Palace of Farewells was; he had no idea about the situation. However, it seemed that Yun Qing intended to venture inside. Originally, he had planned to go to Wuxuan Mountain, which was said to be a legendary place for cultivating immortality, and was relatively safer. But the Palace of Farewells at Tianyin Mountain sounded like something out of a legend, and Yun Qing himself had mentioned that the words of Song Liuyou, an old monster from hundreds of years ago, were completely unreliable; this journey was likely to put his life in jeopardy.

Xie Yao was just about to ask what the Shiwanda Mountains were, but Yun Qing had already stepped forward and grabbed Song Liuyou by the collar: "Just tell me about the matters concerning the palace, and do not say anything more."

I am Xie Yao, a person from the Idle Flower City of the Mirror Kingdom. Xie Yao is also a literati, but he appears to possess more integrity than this Song Li.

Still not dead?" Yun Qing frowned as he looked at the motionless body of the scholar

Since you are from the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, you must have heard of the Hidden Heavenly Mountain's Separation Palace, right

Since we have decided to sit down and have a detailed discussion, let me first talk about my background. I am Song Liuyou, a poet from the Gaya royal family of the Beichuan continent. May I ask for your names?

What does this have to do with the palace? Yun Qing still only cares about that so-called immortal fate, the palace

Yun Qing had little reaction, and after a moment of silence, he furrowed his brows and asked, "Is this the ruins of the imperial palace?"

"Then tell me about the fateful connection with immortals," she said, not caring at all, focused solely on the small cup in her hand

Ah? What is the matter?" Xie Yao inquired

Indeed, the night rain washed away the soil on the hillside, and in my panic, I saw the exposed stone door of the tomb. There was a hole in the stone door, and I crawled inside. Song Li You seemed to be lost in memories of those years, saying, "Let us not mention the various anomalies that occurred in between; since I entered the ancient tomb, I have found it to be unusual. It was only when I broke through numerous obstacles and saw the true form of the tomb's master that I realized the way back had already vanished."

Xie Yao observed the two individuals in confrontation, knowing that he would not be of any help, and thus remained silent

Song Liyou jumped up from the ground upon hearing this, her eyes wide open in shock, almost horrified: "How did you know that the Departure Palace was divided into the Departure Hall and the Separation Pavilion?"

He chattered on, but Yun Qing remained silent with a cold smile. With a decisive gesture, he flung the remaining water in the cup out. As soon as the water touched the blue light surrounding the scholar, it unexpectedly ignited into a blaze of blue flames, strikingly similar to the faint blue fire that had previously emerged from the stove.

Xie Yao felt a sudden sense of balance in her heart upon seeing his expression. It seemed that it was not just him; even the incredibly mysterious Song Li You was quite startled by Yun Qing's seemingly all-knowing demeanor.

Oh dear, why are you in such a hurry to take action? The scholarly young man in the blue robe was awkwardly dodging the flying wooden debris, yet his expression remained remarkably relaxed

Xie Yao carefully handed the small Tiandi pot in his hand to Yun Qing, and then spoke with a clear voice: "I am afraid. However, the path to immortality is elusive; if we do not seize this opportunity, who knows when we will encounter this thread of celestial fate again. Perhaps it will just be an ordinary life."

Previously, I mentioned that I have been collecting poetry for nearly three hundred years, traversing every piece of land in Beichuan and listening to every folk song in Beichuan. Later, during an exploration in the deep mountains, I accidentally lost my way. A torrential rain suddenly fell in the dead of night, and I had no choice but to take refuge in an ancient tomb

Xie Yao was left speechless. A-Mang, who was closest to the scholar, fearlessly raised his hand again, ready to strike. The scholar immediately shouted, "Wait! What I seek will be exchanged for a piece of celestial fate!"

Song Liyou howled in anguish, wishing for death, her gaze, hidden beneath her long hair, was filled with intense resentment

"Cursing me is naturally futile." The scholar's expression became slightly serious, "But I do have a request... Tsk, you are quite fierce, young lady!"

"That is not how the matter is stated." The scholar raised his hand, projecting a shimmering blue light to block A Mang. In this brief standoff, he took the opportunity to argue with Yun Qing.

I just asked you to hand me the kettle. " Yun Qing said somewhat helplessly, " Are you afraid? "

The scholar let out a scream, waved his sleeve to dodge, but was seized by Amang, who took the opportunity to slap him far away. The sound of flesh colliding with the earthen wall resounded loudly, and Xie Yao was momentarily stunned; wasn't this murder?

Do not delay any longer, I only wish to know what you mean by celestial fate

"This kind of force, if it were a bull, would have long since been done for..." Xie Yao stammered. Although his mind was filled with thoughts of wandering immortals and chivalry, he was ultimately a young nobleman raised in a secluded courtyard. He had only witnessed such a scene once in over ten years, which was during his encounter with the flawless fairy. Deep down, he still hoped that Yun Qing would not bear the burden of a life taken, so he felt a bit of joy upon hearing Yun Qing say this.