Chapter Ten: Departing from Worries and Difficulties, Departing from Principles and Morality

Yun Qing gently sniffed the outer garment and frowned, saying, "It stinks terribly..."

Long enough to be unable to see the future

Surviving a disaster, anyone would feel delighted

"He holds a star chart in his hand, and sooner or later, he will arrive at this place." Yun Qing, feeling somewhat fatigued, pressed his temples and sat down near the edge of the pond. "Song Li You is not simple; if he claims to have lived for several hundred years, it must be true, and he should have already attained the Dao."

The Square Inch Cup can transform thousands of mountains and rivers within its limited space, while the Heaven and Earth Pot can contain the vastness of the universe within the narrowest of gaps. The combination of the two allows for myriad changes and various powers. For instance, the method employed by Yunqing to use the breaking power of the Heaven and Earth Pot and the Square Inch Cup to dispel the seal is one such application.

All their belongings were carried by Aman, and by the time they traveled this waterway, they were nearly soaked. Xie Yao had just undergone a cleansing of the marrow and bones, and his clothes were quite dirty, but at this moment, he could not afford to care about that much.

No need, I know what is written above. Yun Qing wiped the bloodstains from the corner of his mouth with his cuff, the crimson color spreading on the damp cuff, appearing strange and vivid

In fact, up to this point, Xie Yao has not felt any fatal threat; he has only encountered a woman resembling a flawless fairy, and then inexplicably entered this place, undergoing a process of cleansing and transformation, shedding his mortal body

It really doesn't matter. Yun Qing took a deep breath, trying hard to calm the discomfort in his body, "A-Mang, put me down."

Yun Qing could sense the changes within him and inwardly admired that this fellow was truly a genius in the path of cultivation

Yun Qing faced the entrance of the grand hall, his expression uncertain, and it was unclear what thoughts occupied his mind

A shadow, faint yet discernible, entered the grand hall. The individual was dressed in an ordinary blue robe, presenting the appearance of a scholar. Their features were delicate and gentle, yet their demeanor appeared somewhat carefree and unruly. This person held a star chart in their hand, with the celestial bodies faintly surrounding them. They continuously chanted, their singing style intricate and ever-changing, yet the lyrics repeated over and over, consisting of just that one line.

Xie Yao had almost become accustomed to her omniscience; he knew that Yun Qing would not explain, so it was pointless to ask.

"Speaking of which, how did you get in?" Yun Qing was slowly set down by A Mang, and after landing, her steps were somewhat unsteady. A Mang quickly supported her.

Ah? It seems that there is indeed something written on the stone tablet, but I cannot see it clearly, so I only noted down a few lines. If you need, I can recite it for you

"It's nothing, I'll be fine soon... I just choked on some water," Yun Qing said, lying without changing his expression.

Yun Qing fell silent for a moment

Wind and snow, wandering in sorrow; unable to indulge, yet suffering from separation; the splendid bloom is about to fade, the gentleman departs from the classics; the sun and moon lack brilliance, the sage departs from virtue

In the books read by Xie Yao, there are numerous descriptions of the practices of bone washing and marrow cleansing, also referred to as hair stripping and marrow washing. For instance, the renowned minister Dongfang Shuo from the Middle Ages once stated: "I have consumed and absorbed qi for over 9,000 years, and the youths in my eyes all possess a blue light, capable of seeing hidden and obscure objects. Every 3,000 years, I undergo bone washing and marrow cleansing, and every 2,000 years, I strip skin and hair. I have already experienced three marrow washings and five hair stripings since my birth"

You need not understand these matters. Yun Qingcha changed the subject, having become increasingly adept at this task. Song Liuyou has accumulated considerable knowledge over the centuries, and must surely have some understanding of the inner workings of this palace. As for us, we know nothing about this place and cannot act rashly for the time being. It is likely that you too would not wish to remain idle while a great opportunity lies before us.

The one who has arrived is Song Liuyou

However, this is not the time to discuss such matters

Many speculate that the Qing Emperor must have foreseen his downfall within his own palace, which is why he named it the Palace of Farewell. This name, imbued with sorrow and melancholy, has rarely appeared in the ancient texts of cultivators, let alone being used as the name of a palace by a heartless and unfeeling deity. Therefore, the doubts within the cultivation world regarding the name of the Palace of Farewell, and even the authenticity of its existence, have never ceased.

"I am doing very well..." Amidst Yun Qing's violent coughing, there was a hint of laughter.

They are inseparable relatives.

So it turns out that I got lost because of his actions! Xie Yao finally understood why he had tightly followed a few people yet still ended up lost

It is said that with Amang's intellect, he should not be able to accomplish these things ... Perhaps it is merely the instinct for survival

Yun Qing struggled to prop up his body and turned to A Mang, saying: "The pot"

Yun Qing still did not speak, and the heavenly book was operating at an extremely slow pace. One could not expect to obtain any useful information from Xie Yao; she could only explore slowly on her own

Now, Yun Qing and Xie Yao have confirmed the existence of the Departure Palace as a matter of fact. However, neither of them has the time to go around proclaiming such an event that is worthy of being recorded in history

Xie Yao was quite frightened; although he was not knowledgeable in medicine, he understood that Yun Qing's injuries were very serious

Amon let out a mournful cry, and Xie Yao felt the ground shaking.

Xie Yao thought that she was not satisfied with her answer, and nervously added: "After I got lost, I found a stone tablet... Ah, no, I also picked up a jade ruyi earlier. There was a depression on that stone tablet, and I placed the jade ruyi into it, and then I arrived here"

What is this good for!'' Xie Yao saw that Yun Qing had awakened and was no longer afraid of A Mang. He took a few steps forward and wrapped his outer garment around Yun Qing.

It seems that your journey to this place has been much more convoluted than mine..." Xie Yao felt somewhat relieved, at least they were all still alive, "What should we do now?"

"Here it comes..." Yun Qing said softly. Although he could not see, he turned his head towards the entrance of the palace.

She desperately tried to operate the heavenly book, attempting to find a way out from the chaotic divine path, but unexpectedly her injuries suddenly worsened, and she fell into a coma

Congratulations, you have finally transcended the mortal realm. Yun Qing coughed for a while before speaking, "Cleansing the marrow and refining the bones, I had already guessed that your survival this time must be due to a great opportunity, and it turns out to be true.

Unfortunately, you still know too little. It would be great if Song Liuyou were here," Yun Qing said with some regret. "Previously, Song Liuyou intended to separate us and wanted to secretly take action against me, but I managed to avoid it.

"It doesn't matter, Ah Mang is here, he cannot harm me." Yun Qing remained calm.

"Where are you hurt?" Xie Yao asked

Aman took the Tiandi pot and honestly hung it around his neck

On that stone tablet, the remnants of the Supreme Being's response... cough cough... cough cough cough... Yun Qing raised his head and murmured to himself

A Mang saw that Yun Qing was in trouble, so he left and walked over to her, but he did not know how to help her

Although Xie Yao was unwilling, she did not know how to refuse: "How do we find him"

The fluctuations of the celestial book spread onto this garment, gradually extending in all directions. Yun Qing needs to understand the situation here, and she is also aware that each fluctuation of the celestial book is a death knell for her.

Xie Yao listened to her words and calmed down. After all, he had been walking for so long, so spending a little more time was no big deal. He thought to himself, sitting cross-legged and adjusting his breathing

"Song Liyou, we must find Song Liyou," Yun Qing pondered for a moment and then decided.

Xie Yao recalled the white gas that emerged from the jade ruyi, and he faintly began to understand. It seemed that the object was not ordinary; the white mist that had just entered his body had helped him cleanse his marrow and bones.

Speaking of which... the latter half of the journey was entirely traversed by Amang himself, and he inexplicably managed to escape... This is very similar to the time he escaped from the hands of the White-Clad Envoy in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains... At that time, Yun Qing forcibly merged with the Heavenly Book, killed the White-Clad Envoy, and used the Heavenly Book as a medium to harness the power of the Inch Lamp, crossing thousands of miles to reach the border of the Mirror City. At that moment, she had completely fainted, and it was also Amang who independently sought help from the city... At that time, Yun Qing forcibly merged with the Heavenly Book, killed the White-Clad Envoy, and used the Heavenly Book as a medium to harness the power of the Inch Lamp, crossing thousands of miles to reach the border of the Mirror City. At that moment, she had completely fainted, and it was also Amang who independently sought help from the city.

Xie Yao was unaware of what she was saying, and in confusion asked, "What?"

Before you speak... this, this, this! Just as Xie Yao was about to advise her to rest assured, Yun Qing suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood

When she woke up from the feeling of suffocation, she found herself already in the water. She could not see anything, nor did she know the situation around her, only that A Mang had swum with her for a while. When she felt she had reached her limit, the heavy sensation of being bound by the water suddenly disappeared, and then she heard Xie Yao's piercing scream

"You, you, you..." Xie Yao was at a loss for words

"Just wait a moment... You also need to adapt to your current body." Yun Qing leaned against the edge of the pool, slowly reaching for the rim. She wanted to stretch out her hand to touch the water, but no matter how hard she tried, she could not reach it.

"It is not a wound, but a price to pay," Yun Qing said with a smile, shaking his head

Yun Qing continued, "You have already transcended your mortal form, so you can be considered to have embarked on the path of cultivation. However, this alone is not enough. A complete inheritance, suitable techniques, guidance during enlightenment, and external resources such as blessed lands and caves... the journey ahead is indeed very long"

Xie Yao did not think too much and was quickly led off the topic by her. He frowned and said, "Speaking of this... I also don't know."

However, he is not a bad person, and you are not in good health right now. What if he..." Xie Yao still had a poor impression of Song Li You

You! Do you think I didn't see you spitting blood or something!" Xie Yao was anxiously pacing back and forth

Xie Yao did not understand

Yun Qing smiled again; she had encountered too few people, and Xie Yao could be considered the least like a cultivator among them, yet he possessed an exceptional temperament.

This is actually a method of naturally freeing the body from impurities through rigorous self-cultivation without relying on external forces. "Eating air instead of food," not consuming the five grains of the human world, and solely relying on the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for sustenance, over a prolonged period, the inherent impurities of the human body will gradually be expelled. However, this is a very long process

Yun Qing was very weak, curled up on A Mang's body, her face pale and her eyes tightly closed. If it weren't for hearing her words, Xie Yao would have thought she was already dead

You should take care of yourself first!" Xie Yao shouted.

Yun Qing vaguely felt that this pool of water was still useful, so he casually collected some

Indeed, he intends to eliminate you effortlessly by leveraging the divine path, while using you as a bargaining chip to try to control me. Yun Qing briefly recounted the events that had transpired, though he omitted the part about the heavenly book.

Xie Yao sat quietly on the ground, as if awakened by Yun Qing's words, opening her eyes, with a faint light flickering in her gaze: "Song Li You?"

Entering the path

The thoughts of the ancient deities are no longer fathomable to later generations, yet their power continues to awe throughout the ages

Yun Qing lifted the lid of the pot, gradually submerging it in the water of the pond. After a while, he took out the celestial pot and placed the lid back on, saying: "Put it away properly"

Aman handed the Heavenly Pot to her, gazing at her without blinking.

Yun Qing hopes that Xie Yao will make more plans for his own future, but she cannot do so. Because at every moment there is a danger of losing her life, Yun Qing remains cautious and walks on thin ice. The future holds too many uncertainties for her, and she is unable to even focus on the present.

Yun Qing felt somewhat puzzled, but did not dwell on it any further. If she were to say that she still trusted someone, that person would undoubtedly be A Mang.

The urging of the heavenly book made her cough even more violently, yet she paid no heed to it: "This is... the distant path, congratulations."