Chapter Nine: Perilous Paths and the Deadly Heavenly Book

He stood up, feeling sticky all over, as a considerable amount of dirt was expelled from his body. This was the result of the cleansing of the marrow and the purging of the bones

A robust and tall figure gradually emerged from the mist, holding a small child in his arms

Aman listened and once again quickened his pace, gripping Yunqing's calf tightly to prevent her from falling. He was unaware that this force was already sufficient to cause harm to Yunqing

In the hazy atmosphere, countless incantations roared in his ears, resonating with his breath. The jade ruyi in his hand continuously emitted white mist, which seemed to possess a life of its own, transforming into a galloping horse shape and gradually merging into his body

To obtain the heavenly scripture and comprehend all things, such a price is one that no one can afford. Without the ability to bear such consequences, one cannot even come into contact with the heavenly scripture

Even if the path ahead leads to the underworld, I can still say that I have lived a life

Aman is robust and walks with great vigor, resembling a humanoid beast. Moreover, the ground in the mountains is quite uneven, and under such bumpy conditions, Yunqing, who is seated on his shoulder, is finding it somewhat difficult to endure

But Yun Qing can. Relying on the heavenly book she stole from the Ten Thousand Great Mountains

That's all, you just keep moving forward... Yun Qing smiled bitterly. The commands that Ah Mang could understand were indeed too few; aside from some instincts to protect herself and him, the actions that could be taken were truly limited

Xie Yao's perception of the external world has weakened, yet her awareness of her own body has reached an unprecedented level

Yun Qing did not know, nor did she wish to know. She moved forward because there was no way back, and stopping for even a moment could lead to her demise.

Yun Qing believes that Xie Yao's character is indeed excellent

The mundane fire within gradually subsided, and the energy in the body became much more stable. Soon, when Xie Yao's heart was completely calm, that energy transformed back into wisps of white mist, dispersing throughout his limbs and bones, gradually purging the impurities from his body

... is still not dead

"It's alright, you haven't done anything wrong," Yun Qing comforted him while carefully examining the surrounding environment

Various emotions surged within him like waves, and then gradually receded

If one continues to move forward like this, can they truly reach the place they envision in their heart

Is this a calamity ... ... ? '' Yun Qing did not ask A Mang why he did not listen to her. She understood that with A Mang's mental state, he probably could not comprehend anything.

I do not believe in any fate! She closed her eyes, her smile carrying an unbelievable madness

There is a feeling of a foggy glass being wiped clean

The heavenly book is not something an ordinary body can bear. As Yun Qing merges with the heavenly book, she must also endure the immense burden it brings. Each time she uses the power of the heavenly book, a certain price must be paid, such as her eyesight. Now she is unable to see, and perhaps soon she will be unable to hear, unable to speak, will turn into dust, and will die

In his youth, he was exceptionally talented, and his parents looked at him with hopeful eyes. There was also the stunning moment of his first encounter with the flawless fairy on the flower boat. He was confined in a narrow room, while his parents lamented that he was enchanted by a demoness. Then there was the time he composed poetry in his own courtyard, only to suddenly hear the name of his beloved. And on that day, the mysterious girl offered him the opportunity to seek the path of immortality.

The response to him was an increasingly weak cough.

"Smoldering embers, taming the spirited horse..." He murmured this phrase, striving to calm the restlessness within himself

Washing the marrow and cutting the bones, this is a necessary step in the pursuit of the Dao

Yun Qing let out a bitter laugh, followed by another bout of intense coughing, his voice much more hoarse than before: "What a pity..."

The history of the Heavenly Book being suppressed by the Ten Thousand Great Mountains is no longer traceable, and the power of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains is unshakeable by anyone

Xie Yao was anxious to check on Yun Qing's condition, but A Mang stood there in a daze, not allowing him to approach Yun Qing

Fragments of memories flashed through my mind

As Yun Qing contemplated this, it seemed that the most unreliable Song Li You was the one most likely to become her ally. Both of them harbored unspeakable secrets, possessed valuable treasures, and found themselves in desperate situations. Although there was no trust between them, there were also no apparent conflicts of interest. Perhaps... if that fellow survived in the divine path, Yun Qing could lend him a hand and thereby gain a valuable support.

The Zhu Wuxia encountered that day seemed to be a good candidate for assistance. She had integrated into the world of cultivators for many years and had some understanding of various factions. More importantly, as a law enforcement disciple, she could provide Yun Qing with certain conveniences at critical moments. Yun Qing appreciated her free-spirited nature and liked her straightforward and domineering way of drawing her sword and spilling blood. However, Yun Qing was uncertain about the position of the Demolishing Heaven Demon Sect in this incident. The orthodox demon sect had always viewed the sects as life itself, and it was possible that with a single order from the Demolishing Heaven Demon Sect to encircle, the first to strike against her would be Zhu Wuxia. However, Yun Qing was uncertain about the position of the Demolishing Heaven Demon Sect in this incident. The orthodox demon sect had always viewed the sects as life itself, and it was possible that with a single order from the Demolishing Heaven Demon Sect to encircle, the first to strike against her would be Zhu Wuxia

A familiar cough emerged from the mist.

Yun Qingqiang endured the discomfort of his body, continuously contemplating his future plans

Aman carefully placed her on the ground, wanting to reach out to support her, but Yunqing did not notice and walked over to the side on her own

Yun Qing, how are you doing!" Xie Yao shouted hoarsely, beginning to call out.

"Not right..." She frowned, "It does not correspond with the stars."

***

Although Amang is loyal, he cannot speak and has very limited cognitive abilities. Yunqing is unable to explain many matters to him, and when faced with those life-threatening difficulties, she cannot discuss strategies with Amang. All Amang can do is to raise a barrier for her when danger approaches, rather than helping her avoid these dangers

Xie Yao's body is undergoing incredible changes

He heard his own heartbeat, the blood continuously surged from his heart, spreading through the blood vessels to all parts of his body, and then returning to the heart. This white mist permeated his body, restlessly surging and flowing.

The mortal body is filled with impurities, and the spirit platform is perpetually shrouded in dust. To transcend the first threshold between the immortal and the mortal realms, one must achieve clarity of the spirit platform and purity of the body. However, this single step is one that many people cannot attain throughout their entire lives. While there are countless elixirs and secret medicines that can assist in achieving bodily purity, the clarity of the spirit platform cannot be altered by external forces

However, throughout the long history, there have indeed been those who sought to decipher the heavenly scriptures. There are many who are mad and many who wish to defy the heavens. Yet, regardless of how many such individuals there are, regardless of their extraordinary talents or their magnificent strength, they have all met with failure in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains

Yun Qing has stolen the heavenly book from such a colossal entity at the very top. Although she can benefit from the heavenly book now, she may also lose her life at any moment

A mangled cry echoed, the branches trembled, and the fallen leaves danced in the air

Yun Qing forced herself to stop her wandering thoughts. She cleared her throat and said to A Mang: "Put me down, I would like to understand the situation around me"

"... ... Yun Qing! ? '' Xie Yao exclaimed in shock after seeing the two, "How are you?"

Aman stopped, gazing blankly at Yunqing

Among the other people she knows, Xie Yao is an ordinary person, a noble young man who has never touched a drop of spring water, completely ignorant of both conspiracies and open schemes. Although Xie Yao possesses exceptional understanding and has a very good temperament, he ultimately cannot help her resolve the numerous messes she is in. He is still far from maturity.

A'Mang ... ... '' Yun Qing stood up, but was tripped by a vine at his feet, falling to the ground.

Moreover, Song Liuyou is quite a mysterious figure, having been sealed near this divine mountain. Although he speaks many lies, he possesses considerable knowledge. That individual is left with only his soul, having lost his physical body, yet he can move freely in this place filled with divine power, which suggests that he must have some significant treasure on him

With just a little effort, one can extinguish the heart's fire, making the spirit platform as clear and bright as a newborn infant; this is truly a prodigious talent.

Ah! He unconsciously cried out in pain

Aman stood in place, his eyes filled with confusion and helplessness

This is troublesome ... cough cough ... " Yun Qingxin felt a surge of anger and began to cough violently.

This thought just flashed through Xie Yao's mind when the water in the pool splashed out with a "whoosh," drenching his face.

The heavenly book records everything in the world: the past, the present, and the future. That which exists, that which has existed, and that which will exist. This is a legend passed down among practitioners of the Dao. However, it remains merely a legend

The rough hands of A-Mang lifted her from the ground and securely placed her on his shoulder

Yun Qing obtained some knowledge about the divine path from Song Li You through the heavenly book. She understood that there is only one path after a deity's death. However, if one deviates from this fixed trajectory, Yun Qing is uncertain about what might occur

Yun Qing furrowed his brows and shifted his attention to the surrounding environment

The celestial book emitted subtle fluctuations, yet Ah Mang, for reasons unknown, did not heed her command and took the wrong path

Xie Yao's breathing was long and steady; when he opened his eyes, he felt that the entire world was completely different.

To obtain something, one must pay an equivalent price

Yun Qing finally managed to open his eyes with great effort

Puh... Xie Yao took a few steps back and wiped his face with his sleeve

Indeed, Yun Qing is indifferent to the separation from Song Li You because she is aware of the contents recorded in the Star Chart. If Song Li You were to know this, he would surely be stunned. The Star Chart is a tool that seeks balance through the changes of the divine path and the movements of the stars, permanently recording the divine path. It is nearly impossible for human effort alone to document the trajectories of countless stars, let alone to comprehend the various changes within the divine path.

With the help of this jade ruyi in hand to assist him in cleansing his marrow and refining his bones, it is likely that before long, Xie Yao will be able to break through the gate of life and draw energy into his body

Before he could fully appreciate the intricacies within, the stone floor beneath him trembled, causing him to lose his balance and fall back again

Yun Qing pressed down on A Mang's shoulder, signaling him to stop

Xie Yao ran over and discovered that both individuals had emerged from the pool completely soaked. A Mang still wore a dazed and foolish expression, while Yun Qing was unconscious, cradled in his arms

She knelt on the ground and leaned down to smell the scent of the soil

It seems that the two have crossed through the pool water. A-Mang does not know how to take care of Yun Qing. She must have ingested some water, and with her weak constitution, this is why she has fainted.

Cough cough ... ... cough cough cough cough ... ...

Xie Yao waited until the vibrations subsided, barely managing to prop himself up, and was astonished to discover that a large amount of water vapor was rising from the pool in the center of the palace

Gradually, she realized that the route taken by Amang was somewhat off. This was not the route recorded on Song Liyou's star chart

pride, vanity, bitterness, attachment, longing, excitement

"Aman, move forward... Since we do not know the way, let us continue moving forward."

The horses, transformed from the white mist, galloped wildly within his body, wreaking havoc. Although he was in excruciating pain, his heart gradually began to calm down.

"Amang, walk a little slower." Yun Qing covered his mouth, suppressing a fit of cough.

It seems that something is constantly churning in the pool, attempting to break through the water's surface and emerge.