nycdaug Chapter 377 The Land of Chaos
Chapter 377 The Land of Chaos
On a wide river, a small boat floats on the water. On the boat, Ding Yi and Zou He stand side by side, looking at the shimmering water ahead and talking to each other.
"So, you're from the Demon Palace?"
Ding Yi looked at Zou He beside him and asked casually.
"My Lord Immortal, the Demon Palace is merely the name the Immortal Alliance uses for all non-Immortal Alliance forces. My sect is called the Crossing Wandering Sect, a small force with 372 members in the lower realm."
Zou He quickly explained.
"Speak up, who told you to contact me?"
Ding Yi then asked.
"It was arranged by the elders in the palace."
Zou He quickly replied.
Upon hearing this, Ding Yi's eyes widened in surprise, and he then stood at the bow of the ship, lost in thought.
According to Zou He, the faction he belonged to was a fallen demon palace called the Crossing Wandering Sect.
Even in its decline, it still possesses 3722 small worlds, demonstrating the terrifying resources behind this major sect in the upper realm.
"Unfortunately, these people in the lower realms are living in dire straits. They diligently cultivate martial arts amidst their hardships, hoping to ascend to immortality one day. But little do they know that they will face an even more terrifying end after ascending."
Ding Yi sighed with emotion, reflecting on the path he had walked, which had also been a journey through life and death.
That's how things are in this world. Everyone is working hard for a tiny opportunity, but in the end they find that what they've been striving for is nothing more than a trap set by someone else.
To break free from the cage, one needs not only great perseverance but also great wisdom, to learn to not follow the crowd, not conform, and to defy fate!
"Changqingzi, Xiaoyuangong, you want me dead, but I will not do as you wish!"
"You wanted to surprise me with ascension, so I'll give you a surprise in return!!"
"You all brought this on yourselves!!"
A cold glint flashed in Ding Yi's eyes, then he continued speaking to Zou He beside him:
"Did your elders say anything else to you?"
Zou He replied upon hearing this:
"Elder Hai instructed me to bring Immortal Master Ding back to the sect, where an elder will personally bestow upon the Immortal Master the title of Elder."
Upon hearing this, Ding Yi narrowed his eyes and said with some surprise:
"Oh? You want me to become an elder in your sect?"
Zou He nodded and said:
"Exactly."
Ding Yi's expression remained unchanged, but his heart turned cold.
Ji Huanxue is really not as good as Sun Qiao'er at handling things. At this critical juncture, she actually let me enter this Duyou Sect as an elder. Isn't that leaving me in the most dangerous place?
This fool from the Crossing Sect came up with such a clumsy act to get me out. Not to mention me, even Zhu Wanyin could see through it!
Ding Yi didn't know whether Du Youzong was safe at this moment, but he would never let himself walk into such a time bomb.
Thinking of this, Ding Yi remained silent for a long time before asking:
"I appreciate Elder Hai's kindness, but I'm used to being alone. Let's forget about joining the sect."
Zou He was taken aback when he heard this. He wanted to say something more, but then he suddenly saw Ding Yi looking over at him.
The icy chill, mixed with the memory of what had just happened, sent a chill down the man's spine. He even suspected that Ding Yi would smash him into mincemeat at any moment.
Thus, he could only laugh awkwardly and say:
"Since Immortal Venerable Ding has made his decision, I will pass on the message."
Ding Yi glanced at Zou He, then said:
Tell me about the situation outside the Immortal Alliance area.
Upon hearing this, Zou He immediately began to give Ding Yi a detailed introduction.
The small boat sailed downstream along the river, encountering numerous monsters and spirits lurking beneath it. However, the man in black robes used some unknown method to make these monsters circle around for a while before finally disappearing completely.
Ding Yi naturally noticed this phenomenon as well, and couldn't help but become more and more curious about this world.
It's obvious that the upper realm is more inclusive of all things in the universe, and spirits that are usually very rare in the lower realm are practically free here.
Ding Yi estimated that there were probably quite a few spirits and monsters beneath this great river, something that would be impossible in the lower realm.
What puzzled Ding Yi even more was that he also saw ordinary people on the river.
Ding Yi had assumed that the Upper Realm was a world composed entirely of gods and monsters, but it wasn't until he saw the mortals that he realized he had fallen into a misconception.
Since there is an Immortal Alliance in this world, there must be a constant stream of fresh blood supporting its development.
Therefore, the vast human population became an essential component.
These mortals seemed not to recognize Ding Yi as a cultivator, mistaking him for a fisherman like themselves, and even greeted him with smiles.
“Immortal Ding, these mortals can’t make the Ascension Ointment, it’s useless.”
Zou He, who was standing next to Ding Yi, noticed that Ding Yi was staring at the mortals in the distance and assumed that Ding Yi had designs on these mortals. He couldn't help but remind him.
Upon hearing this, Ding Yi snapped out of his reverie and asked with some curiosity:
"The Ascension Ointment, is that what Zhu Wanyin wanted?"
When the topic of the Ascension Ointment came up, Zou He immediately became excited.
"Hehe, everyone says that the Soul-Severing Ointment of my Crossing Wandering Sect is good. If Immortal Venerable Ding wants to try it, take this jar."
As Zou He spoke, he took out a porcelain jar containing the Soul-Severing Ointment from his pocket.
Ding Yi took the porcelain jar, then opened the lid, only to find that the jar contained a dark, soft, muddy substance that emitted a pungent, fishy smell.
"This is the Ascension Ointment?"
Curious, Ding Yi held the object under his nose and sniffed it. The next moment, he found that the spiritual energy in his body seemed to be agitated, and he was slightly startled.
What a powerful effect!
A look of surprise flashed across Ding Yi's eyes, and then he thought of the materials used to make this item, and couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
The item is a good item, but unfortunately, it will inevitably undergo changes if used too much. He could clearly see this from Tianxiao and the divine monk from Baiyun Temple.
However, it's not that I can't use it myself.
Ding Yi put away the Soul-Severing Ointment and then fell silent again.
As Zou He watched Ding Yi's actions, a strange excitement appeared in his eyes.
Three days later, the ship successfully sailed out of the area under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Alliance.
From here on, corpses began to float on the river, and a large number of strange-looking monsters fought over these corpses on the river. The entire river surface was often covered with a large area of blood red, as if one had entered a hellish realm.
Ding Yi stood at the bow of the boat, smelling the stench drifting from the river, but his expression remained unchanged.
Instead, Zou He's expression became tense, and he guided the boat toward the shore.
"Immortal Ding, we can't travel by water here. The passage ahead is a chaotic place where countless people die every day."
As Zou He spoke, he laughed and jumped off the boat, landing steadily on the shore.
It's not that you can't fly here, but flying over this great river is too conspicuous. Unless you're a Venerable Realm expert, it's best to keep a low profile and walk carefully. Otherwise, the phenomenon of seventy or eighty immortal artifacts killing one person at once might occur.