Chapter 1687
Restriction
But what Li Zhirui didn't know was that the Golden Immortal who had blocked his way earlier was now too busy to care about him.
Because the Qingjing Sect summoned all its disciples stationed outside back to their homes and planned to do something earth-shattering.
That is to launch an attack on the other three Golden Immortal forces that had colluded with Biyun Palace and had previously attacked Qingjing Sect!
Most importantly, the attack was not carried out on the three forces one by one, but rather simultaneously.
Although the Qingjing Sect is a Taiyi Golden Immortal sect, it still faces some pressure in dealing with three Golden Immortal forces at the same time.
The reason they made this seemingly reckless decision was mainly because they were worried that if word got out, it would cause a large number of cultivators from the other two forces to flee.
After all, when they attacked Biyun Palace, many cultivators took the opportunity to escape, including several Golden Immortals who disappeared.
If the remaining forces of these four factions were to unite and wreak havoc throughout Lichou Prefecture, it would inevitably cause them great trouble, with endless consequences.
To avoid this situation, the Qingjing Sect made this somewhat risky decision to eliminate as much of the remaining strength of those three Golden Immortal forces as possible!
Meanwhile, to avoid any accidents, each army of cultivators also hides a Taiyi Golden Immortal!
After all, behind that group of Golden Immortal cultivators hiding their identities, there might be a Taiyi Golden Immortal hiding. If they really encountered one, and their side also had a Taiyi, they could feel more at ease.
Just as Li Zhirui was about to leave Lichou Prefecture, he suddenly saw a huge cloud ship flying rapidly through the thick clouds.
Although it didn't exude any powerful aura or pressure, and he only glanced at it from afar, he felt a chill run through his body, as if he had encountered a terrifying demon god. His whole body became stiff and unable to move.
"What's going on...?"
Only after the cloud ship had sailed far away did Li Zhirui's body slowly return to normal, but his deathly pale face showed how terrifying the shock he had just experienced was.
He stood there, his face filled with terror. He had never felt so powerless before, and he almost lost control of his body!
"There's probably a Taiyi Golden Immortal on that cloud ship! They've very likely seen through my background."
Even recalling that fleeting glance that passed over him, Li Zhirui's heart pounded and his emotions surged.
At the same time, he felt extremely fortunate that the other party did not attack him; otherwise, he would have been powerless to resist.
The Taiyi Golden Sword was two major realms below him, and their strengths were worlds apart!
If he wasn't mistaken, it should be the Qingjing Sect's cloud boat, and they were the only ones nearby with Taiyi Golden Immortals.
But what are they rushing off to? They seem to be in a great hurry.
After calming down, Li Zhirui couldn't help but feel a little curious, and began to speculate in his mind what they might encounter in the direction they were heading.
A moment later, he suddenly opened his eyes.
"Flying Immortal Sect!"
He murmured in disbelief, "Is the Pure Pure Sect going to attack the Flying Immortal Sect again?"
The Qingjing Sect mobilized a large army of cultivators; it was definitely not for sightseeing, let alone the fact that a Taiyi Golden Immortal was hidden among them.
If nothing unexpected happens, the Flying Immortal Sect will likely be unable to escape this calamity, and its fate may be even more tragic than that of the Azure Cloud Palace.
At least many disciples of Biyun Palace escaped. Now it seems that Qingjing Sect has made various preparations, so this situation will not happen again.
But Li Zhirui quickly suppressed the thought. These things had nothing to do with him, and he would not get involved. It was best to pretend he knew nothing.
"Ugh!"
He sighed with some regret and said helplessly, "It looks like we'll have to find another safe and peaceful place again."
That's right!
After leaving Lichou Prefecture, Li Zhirui originally planned to go to Feixian Prefecture, find a random immortal city or market, and cultivate in seclusion for a period of time.
But who would have thought that just a few days after destroying the Biyun Palace, the Qingjing Sect would be targeting the Feixian Sect again!
Under these circumstances, it was naturally impossible for him to voluntarily enter this region that was about to erupt into a major war and descend into chaos.
He could only open the map again to see if there were any suitable places near Lichou Prefecture. If there were none, he would look further afield, since his identity as an extraterrestrial being was not suitable for him to wander around aimlessly.
"Youlan Prefecture..."
A moment later, Li Zhirui's gaze fell on a place not far away, not large in area, and whose most powerful force was nothing more than a Xuanxian sect called Wanlan Mountain.
It seems unlikely that Youlan Prefecture will be targeted by the Qingjing Sect.
After all, the Pure Pure Sect is not a demonic sect, and it is impossible for it to attack other forces without reason, especially to wantonly annex other weak forces, which is a major taboo.
If the Pure Pure Sect dares to do this, the other forces in the Immortal Alliance will absolutely not allow it!
In these two incidents, the Qingjing Sect likely possessed evidence proving that the Biyun Palace and the Feixian Sect struck first, so there's no need to worry about the Immortal Alliance's questioning.
However, to arbitrarily bully or eliminate small forces is a grave taboo!
Once the Pure Land sect sets this bad precedent, the immortal path will definitely not be as peaceful as it is now, and major battles will likely break out from time to time.
"Why think so much? These things have nothing to do with me."
Li Zhirui shook his head, crushing all these useless thoughts, and after determining the direction, flew towards Youlan Prefecture.
What he didn't know was that the Taiyi Golden Immortal who was hiding in the cloud ship and had only glanced at him had indeed seen through his true identity and had become somewhat interested in him.
The main reason is that extraterrestrial beings are very rare, and the other party wants to study the cultivation techniques he practices, the methods and laws he has mastered.
Perhaps this method can help one improve their own level of understanding and take them to the next level.
It's said that the stones from the mountains can be used to polish jade, but he has been stuck at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm for too long, and he doesn't know where to start if he wants to advance further.
Unfortunately, he has more important matters to attend to and cannot take action against him, so he can only regretfully miss the opportunity.
Although it wouldn't take long for him to capture that extraterrestrial being, and most of that time would be spent traveling, once he made a move, the Immortal Alliance would notice, and he would have to explain a lot of things.
Unfortunately, the Immortal Alliance has many restrictions on Taiyi Golden Immortals, the most important of which is that they are not allowed to act arbitrarily within the Myriad Profound Realms.
He knew in his heart that if he missed this chance encounter, there might not be a second one.
The main reason is that he seemed to have frightened the other party a bit just now. Under such circumstances, how could that extraterrestrial being dare to stay in Lichou Prefecture? It would probably run as far away as possible.
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Talking two ends.
Perhaps it was because of the encounter with that Taiyi Golden Immortal that most of Li Zhirui's bad luck was taken away, so he encountered no setbacks on his journey to Youlan Prefecture and arrived at his destination very smoothly.
When he stepped into Youlan Prefecture, he felt that the surrounding environment had changed considerably. The air became fresher and even carried a faint fragrance of orchids. Moreover, as far as the eye could see, all kinds of orchids were growing, some as tall as trees, some as short as grass, and others with different colors.
But the strangest thing is that there are no other plants on this land except for orchids!
Li Zhirui suddenly felt that something was strange about this place. Orchids had replaced all the other plants. How was that possible?
Although he was somewhat curious, he remained calm and rational, and did not really want to enter the place.
Just as he was about to turn and leave, a voice suddenly rang in his ears: "Please wait, sir. I have a request. If you agree, regardless of whether I succeed or not, I will teach you the method to conceal your extraterrestrial aura."
The appearance of this voice made Li Zhirui wary, and he was determined to leave, but after hearing the last sentence, he became hesitant and uncertain.
He definitely wanted the method mentioned by the mysterious creature. After all, by concealing his extraterrestrial aura, he could not only unleash his true strength, but also avoid being targeted by creatures of his own realm.
However, he wasn't sure if the other party truly possessed such a method, or if they had deliberately fabricated it as bait to lure him in.
"Your Excellency need not worry. I have no ill intentions towards you. I truly have an important matter to ask of you." The mysterious being seemed to know what Li Zhirui was thinking and made a point of reassuring him.
But the more this was the case, the more vigilant he became.
However, because he really wanted to master the method of concealing the aura of the outer realm, after some hesitation, he ultimately chose to trust the other party to a limited extent.
"Is there anything I can help you with?"
Upon seeing Li Zhirui's willingness to help, the man's voice became more cheerful and joyful. He said, "I am currently trapped deep underground in Youlan Prefecture. There are too many restrictions around me, preventing me from leaving. Please help me get out."
"If what you say is true, then how did you find me and contact me?" he asked with some curiosity.
"Because the orchids covering the mountains and fields are my eyes and ears."
The man gave a brief explanation, saying, "Many years ago, a violent earthquake caused a crack in the restriction, but it couldn't accommodate my current body. It could only extend a root. In order to help my main body escape, I subtly developed Youlan Prefecture into what it is today."
Is that so?
A glint of light flashed in Li Zhirui's eyes; he wasn't entirely convinced by this explanation.
No problem, we can get in touch with them and verify it gradually.
"But how can I guarantee that after rescuing you, I will receive the concealment method you mentioned, and be certain that the method is genuine?"
The man was silent for a moment, then said, "I can tell you the first half of the method in advance. You can save me after you've confirmed that the method is correct."
"If you are still not at ease, then we can make a vow together to bind each other."
"Forget about the last one, please allow me to verify the method first."
"it is good."
The man then recited the mantra once, and no sound came from the surroundings, only echoing in Li Zhirui's mind.
He then immediately set up a defensive formation and began to deduce whether the method was as effective as the other party claimed.
After confirming that there were no problems and that the extraterrestrial aura could indeed be concealed, he quickly dispelled the formation and said, "I don't know how to save you?"
"Go forward 300 li, and then 500 li to the right. There is a mountain covered with orchids. Dig 3,000 li into the ground from the mountain, and you will find the place where I am imprisoned."
Li Zhirui silently recited it to himself, repeated it, and after confirming that he hadn't misremembered, he set off for the Orchid Mountain.
There's no need to search for it specifically, because Orchid Mountain is so conspicuous that you can spot it the moment you arrive nearby.
He quickly formed hand seals and used his earth-遁神通 (earth-遁神通, a magical ability to escape into the ground) to disappear in an instant.
Three thousand miles...
This is an extremely deep location, the deepest part of the earth, not far from the earth's core.
Its naturally occurring immense pressure is something ordinary cultivators simply cannot withstand; on their way forward, they would be crushed into a pulp by the enormous pressure.
Even Li Zhirui had to apply several layers of defensive magic to himself to remain unaffected.
This was different from when he entered the depths of the earth's core in the Yuanling Realm. Back then, with the help of the Earth Goddess, he didn't need to do anything and didn't have to bear the pressure himself.
But now it's different. He can only rely on himself. Fortunately, he didn't go deep into the earth's core. Otherwise, even if he really wanted to obtain the method to conceal his aura, he would have missed it because he couldn't enter.
"Whoosh-"
When Li Zhirui arrived more than two thousand miles underground, a tremendous amount of pressure surged toward him from all around. Even with several layers of defense in between, he was somewhat nervous, fearing that the defenses would break down in the next instant, and the immense pressure would erupt, turning him into mincemeat.
Fortunately, the journey was uneventful, and we finally arrived at our destination safely.
A space several miles in radius appeared directly before his eyes.
Just as the mysterious creature had said, the surroundings were filled with all sorts of restrictions. Li Zhirui felt quite oppressed and uncomfortable just looking at them, making him feel uneasy.
"You've finally arrived."
A figure slowly emerged, revealing herself to be a beautiful and delicate woman.
However, there was no trace of appreciation in his eyes, because this person's lower body was not human legs, but an orchid!
As for whether she is human, demon, or some other race, that remains unknown.
Of course, he didn't care, as long as the method she promised was correct.
"Thank you for your willingness to come and help."
The female cultivator bowed gracefully and reminded her, "These restrictions are quite complex and extremely dangerous. Do not touch them directly until a way to break them is found."
"Ok."
In fact, Li Zhirui didn't need her reminder; he had already realized that these restrictions were extremely dangerous and that he had to be extra careful, otherwise he could easily get himself into trouble.
Moreover, even if he had a personal space, he wouldn't be able to escape from it in this situation.
But those words were still somewhat helpful, at least reducing his exploration time and allowing him to break the restriction as quickly as possible.
"Unfortunately, I am not familiar with the art of formations..."
Li Zhirui shook his head and sighed; otherwise, breaking these restrictions would have been much simpler. (End of Chapter)