As the Universe Turns - Chapter 66

Chapter 66 A Flat-Topped Covenant
It was as if there was a gust of wind and nothing. It took Nichang a long time to recover. He slowly sat down against a tree and sat down for a long time.

The next morning, Yi Chen packed up everything, and Fuxi Zither also brought it with him. Disciples would go down the mountain to train, usually as short as three months and as long as three years. This time, he did not know when he would return. He had stayed in Purple Night Peak for eight years, but at this moment, he suddenly felt a little reluctant.

Without seeing Master this morning, Yi Chen glanced at Yaoguang Palace for the last time before riding his flying sword and heading down the mountain.

Along the way, the sea of clouds slowly surged, just like when he went down the mountain last time, but no one blocked his path anymore.

Along the way back to Ning Village, his emotions were even more complicated. Sometimes, he thought of all the things that happened the last time he went down the mountain with his junior sister. Everything was just like yesterday.

This time, he had to go to a very far place, so he first went back to Ning Village to see Ah Niang. Then, he headed north. He didn’t go to the East Prefecture because he was afraid that he would recall the joyous conversation he had with his junior sister when he went to the Heavenly Gate. Now, every time he thought about it, it would only add to his sadness.

It was slightly cool at the end of autumn, heading north, causing him to walk farther and farther, but he didn’t know where he would eventually go. Although the scenery he saw along the way was different, he still felt like he had gone to East Prefecture with his junior sister and the others.

Shaking his head, Yi Chen no longer thought about it. He took a deep breath and remembered that Shen Jing had left Ning Village a few years ago. He didn’t know where she was now and whether she would meet her again.

Finally, seven days later, he arrived at a small town called “Green Lotus”. The town was not big, but people came and went. Although it was late autumn, willows swayed by the river, and the lotus pond had endless green lotus leaves. It was as if spring and summer were coming together.

The town was paved with bluestones. It was quite ancient. The breeze along the way was gentle and refreshing. Yi Chen came to the town. For some reason, he had clearly come here for the first time. However, he felt as if he had been here before. It was as if the rain had fallen one after another and he was carrying an umbrella with someone.

“Hey! Young master and young lady, do you want to see the jewelry?”

As Yi Chen was lost in thought, Suddenly, he heard a shout, It turned out to be an old man selling jewelry at a roadside stall. A purple-clothed woman and a green-clothed man walked over. The old man immediately smiled and said, “This girl is born like a heavenly immortal. She is truly a match for this young master. Look at this pair of jades. They are called ‘Tong Xin Pendants’. If you wear this jade, you will definitely be together forever.”

“This jade is so beautiful” The woman held the crescent moon jade as if she couldn’t put it down. The man beside her smiled and said, “Uncle, how much silver do I have to buy this jade?”

Yi Chen smiled softly as he passed by the two of them. Why was this scene so familiar? It was as if he had experienced it in a dream before.

…

At that time, twilight gradually approached. The cold breeze blew across his face, making him feel very relaxed and happy. However, along the way, Xiao Yi Chen’s eyebrows had always been filled with a layer of faint worry. After coming out for seven days, he did not know where he was going.

The disciples of Xuanqing Sect had to remember three points when they went down the mountain to train. First, you must not do anything that would humiliate the sect. Secondly, we must not cause trouble outside. Thirdly, it was also the most important thing, and he could not interact with people from the Devil Dao.

After remembering these three points, he could search for his own breakthrough methods. Often, breakthroughs in the cultivation realm were mostly assisted by pills. However, since Ling Yin did not approve of a single pill, if someone gave him a pill that could immediately help him break through to the cultivation realm, he would definitely not consume it, even if it was harmless. Because he didn’t want to disgrace his master’s name, so as not to let others say that Ling Yin had abandoned pill refining while his disciple was secretly taking pills outside.

Of course, apart from medicinal pills that could help cultivators break through, There were also some heavenly treasures in the world that could also help people break through their cultivation. These heavenly treasures were born from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and most of them did not have any bad effects. However, there was a saying in the world that “pills were easy to obtain, heavenly treasures were hard to find.” That was to say, these heavenly treasures were often difficult to find, and if one did not have the opportunity and good fortune, they could not be forcefully sought.

When twilight fell, Yi Chen arrived at an inn. The inn had two floors. For some reason, in a small town that was usually deserted, many strange people had come during this period of time. Even a small inn was about to fill up.

Yi Chen randomly asked for a seat by the window. He heard what those people were saying, and only one person said, “Have you heard? Seven days later, Fairy Miaoyin, Xiao Yichen’s eldest disciple, is going to have a life and death duel with the seven ghosts of the Mysterious Valley on Pingding Mountain. Do you think he will obey the agreement?”

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire inn quieted down, and Yi Chen almost choked on his tea. When did he say that he was going to duel with the seven ghosts of the Mysterious Valley? He immediately thought that someone must be impersonating him, so he remained silent and looked at what was going on.

A bearded man sat in the southeast. He drank a mouthful of wine and shouted, “I don’t think he will go. After all, young people are young people. The seven ghosts of the Mysterious Valley have been famous for a long time. Slow down, even one of them is hard to deal with. Since he has already become famous in the Heavenly Gate Martial Arts Association, how can he lose his reputation now that he is in full swing?”

As soon as these words were spoken, someone in the inn immediately nodded in agreement. It seemed that this was true, but a white-bearded old man sitting in the northeast shook his head. “Not necessarily. Since Fairy Miaoyin’s Dao Art is profound and Xiao Yichen has already spoken, how can he not keep his appointment? Doesn’t this mean that his name as his master will be ruined even more?”

There were also many people who agreed with the old man. At this time, there was a jade-faced young man sitting under the window in the west. He also said, “Yes or no, won’t we know in seven days? When all the heroes gather at Pingdingshan, how can we be reasonable if Xiao Yichen doesn’t come?”

“He will go.”

Just as everyone was at odds, a slightly drunk Qingyi man walked down from the second floor. The man’s sword-browed eyes were clearly very handsome. However, his slightly drunk appearance, coupled with the beard residue on his mouth, made him look a little lonely.

Yi Chen couldn’t help but be stunned. This person looked familiar. He remembered that it was two years ago when he went to the Heavenly Gate Martial Meeting. The strange man from the Xuanqing Sect had been expelled from the Heavenly Gate a few years ago. How could it be that he had only been two years? He actually looked a lot depressed.

The man from Qingyi walked down the stairs and saw him. He smiled softly, “Brother, can I sit here?”

“Please.”

Yi Chen raised his hand, smiled and said to the counter, “Shop owner, serve some good wine.” Then he turned around and smiled, “I think we met somewhere. Do you remember?”

“Deja vu.” The man from Qingyi was slightly drunk. He smiled and said, “I am Guisi, how do you address me, brother?” Yi Chen smiled and said, “Brother Si Que, please.”

“Please.”

The two of them pushed their cups and exchanged glasses. Yi Chen smiled and said, “There are people in this world who are as white as new, and there are people who are as old as old. I never thought that Brother Si Que and I would meet for the first time today, and we would meet as old as ever.”

“A thousand cups is hard to exchange for a confidant. Brother Wuchen, let me toast you again.”

“Please.”

The two of them drank several jars of wine in succession. Xiao Yi Chen was really a bit overwhelmed with alcohol. The sweeping attendant looked at him and couldn’t help but laugh in his heart. He glanced sideways at Guisi and thought that this person had cheated on alcohol. He stayed here for a few days and called everyone brother. He was still the same as before. He was really a fool. Sigh, there were really everyone in Jianghu. He said he came from the Immortal Cultivation Profound Sect with a sword on his back.

Yi Chen smiled and said, “I just heard Brother Sique say that Xiao Yi Chen will definitely go to Pingding Mountain. I wonder why Brother Sique is so sure?”

Guisi drank a mouthful of wine and said drunkenly, “The young master of the Profound Valley is called Ouyang Bai. He is an outer sect disciple of the Profound Heaven Spirit Sect. He has been in the sect for five years, but his ability is not small. The Seven Ghosts of the Profound Valley are experts in his valley.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire inn suddenly quieted down. The Profound Heaven Spirit Sect had recently gained fame in the Northern Region. Two years ago, it had seized one of the eight flags in the Heaven Gate Martial Arts Association. It was already vaguely on the verge of competing with the four great sects.

The outer sect disciples of the Xuantian Spirit Sect weren’t as humble as the outer sect disciples of other sects. After entering the sect, they didn’t stay in the sect. They had a territory outside, so in a sense, the outer sect disciples of the Xuantian Spirit Sect were even more important than the inner sect disciples.

However, it was hard to imagine that the four great sects had their current status because they had been passed down for thousands of years. The sudden rise of such a small sect was truly astonishing. In fact, their disciples were even harsher than the four great sects. Not everyone could enter the Profound Heaven Spirit Sect.

At this moment, Yi Chen also held his wine cup and pondered. Xuan Heavenly Spirit Sect, he naturally remembered clearly that the last time the Heavenly Gate met, the nameless sect in this world was astonishing. In the end, they were defeated by Qinghong Sect. However, on that day, he always felt that Xuan Heavenly Spirit Sect seemed to have intentionally lost. He temporarily hid his edge in the sheath and did not compete with the four great sects.

And now, I heard that someone was pretending to be me, wanting to duel with the outer sect disciples of Xuan Heavenly Spirit Sect. What exactly happened? It seemed that he had to personally go to the Pingding Mountain. No matter who pretended to be him, he could not allow anyone to damage his master’s reputation.

The night gradually fell outside. He stayed in the inn tonight. The next morning, he heard that Guisi was going to Pingding Mountain as well. He happened to be with this new friend.

Pingdingshan is far away in the Northern Domain, Even if he had traveled north for seven days, it would still take seven days to reach Pingding Mountain. The Xianyuan Ancient Land was divided into five major territories. Each region was known as the Xianyuan Five Regions. Even the Heavenly Gate could not interfere easily. The Xuanqing Sect was a deterrent to all sects in the Central Plains, but going to the Northern Region was not without obstacles.

Of course, Xianyuan’s ancient land was vast and boundless. It was far from the five great domains. However, these five places were relatively prosperous. They were also the birthplaces of the cultivation methods of the descendants of the Azure Emperor back then. Even further away, there were various sects of the Devil Dao entrenched in them. People from the profound sects generally did not dare to step foot in them easily.

Seven days later, Xiao Yi Chen and Guisi had already arrived at Pingding Mountain. The peak of the mountain was not as steep as other steep peaks. It was relatively open and flat, but the cold wind blowing down the mountain was extremely cold.

At dawn this morning, Tens of thousands of heads were already swarming on the top of the mountain, Looking around, there were dense crowds of people from various sects, large and small. Either the sects that didn’t care about the mortal world, or the martial arts sects in Jianghu, they were all here to see who the only disciple of Goddess Miaoyin was. In the past two years, she had the courage to fight against the seven ghosts of the Mysterious Valley.

“Brother Wu Chen, look over there.”

Guisi pointed at the distant boulders. There were seven strange people sitting on the boulders. They were different in height and weight. The weapons in their hands were also of various strange shapes. However, it was undeniable that although these seven people were not from the authentic Xuanmen Sect, their breathing was very stable. It seemed that their cultivation and martial arts were not that low.

Yi Chen’s gaze narrowed as he thought to himself, “That’s the Seven Ghosts of the Mysterious Valley in the Northern Domain. Alright, let’s see who is impersonating him and what he wants to do.”

More than an hour had passed, and many people were still rushing up from the foot of the mountain. However, there was still no sign of “Xiao Yi Chen” appearing. The strong winds at the top of the mountain were cold, and the seven ghosts of the Mysterious Valley sat on the giant boulder with their eyes closed. They did not move at all, not even opening their eyes for a moment.

Another half an hour passed, and it was almost noon. However, all over the mountain, people from various sects and sects did not see Xiao Yi Chen arrive. Everyone couldn’t help but start discussing.

“Not long ago, Xiao Yichen threatened to duel with the seven ghosts of the Mysterious Valley here today. Why is it almost noon now and there is no sign of this person?”

“You said that this young man has always been arrogant. Could it be that he was too quick-witted, but now he’s afraid?”

“This person, is he coming or not? He has already spoken, but today he is hiding again. Is he playing tricks on our people from the Northern Region?”

For a moment, the crowd began to discuss intensely. Today, countless people from various sects came here. They were waiting for Xiao Yichen to duel with the seven ghosts of the Mysterious Valley. If this person did not come, wouldn’t he be playing around with the people from the various sects in the Northern Region? Slow down, your reputation will be disgraced and you will offend people from all sects and sects. Even in the future, you will not be able to live a good life unless you never come to the Northern Region.

The sun’s shadow moved westward. It was gradually past noon. However, there was still no sign of “Xiao Yichen” on the peak of the flat mountain. Finally, someone became impatient and scolded, “Damn it! This stinking brat from the Central Plains is clearly playing tricks on us! Let’s come all the way here and wait here for nothing for half a day!”

“This brat is too arrogant! Do you think you can do whatever you want just because you have some ability?”

“This old man does admire Fairy Miaoyin’s Dao Art, but she doesn’t think much of us right now!”

For a moment, the crowd on the mountain peak stirred. Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Yi Chen couldn’t help but frown. Suddenly, he seemed to have thought of something! No one pretended to be him. Instead, someone sent out fake news to lure him over. Then, they used the current crowd to force him to come out and fight against the seven ghosts of the Mysterious Valley!

Thinking of this, Yi Chen’s brows furrowed even deeper. Just who was setting the trap? What was the purpose? Seeing that the situation was gradually getting out of control, it was hard to explain now. No, I was afraid that I would have to go out and “fight”. These people had already been implicated in Master’s hands. Now that I had gone out to fight, I could see if I could find the trap setter behind it.

Just as he was taking a step forward, a clear male laugh suddenly came from afar. “Everyone, I apologize for being late today. Please forgive me.”