nycdaug Chapter 321 Evergreen Qi
Chapter 321 Evergreen Qi
At this moment, Ding Yi had arrived at the foot of Changbai Mountain, where Biyou Palace was located.
Changbai Mountain is covered in snow all year round, but because Biyou Palace in Huazhou is located here, people often travel across the snow-capped mountain.
Ding Yi looked up at the mountain road in front of him, where warriors hurried along both sides.
These warriors were all very wary of each other, and it seemed that they had come to apply for the positions issued by Biyou Palace.
After thinking for a moment, Ding Yi followed the others up the mountain.
He maintained his speed at a normal Blood Exchange Realm level while simultaneously constricting his divine sense to prevent those at the Divine Palace Realm from detecting his cultivation level.
Looking up, the winding mountain road led all the way into the snow-covered depths, with birdsong echoing from both sides. If Ding Yi hadn't known the nature of these divine palaces, he probably would have thought he had come to some kind of martial arts holy land.
When Ding Yi and the others climbed to the top of the mountain, they saw a Taoist priest in a blue robe standing in front of a tall palace gate, holding a whisk in his hand, quietly watching the crowds coming up below.
These martial artists looked at the Taoist priest before them, bowed to him, and then stood silently to the side, not daring to show the slightest disrespect.
At this moment, a glint flashed in the Taoist's eyes as he scanned the martial artist before him.
Ding Yi, who was standing there, seemed to have sensed something. He glanced at the Taoist priest over there, then pretended to be completely unaware and stood still, but a cold smile appeared in his heart.
Just as he expected, Biyou Palace's high-profile recruitment of martial artists was not motivated by good intentions.
The Taoist priest quickly made a decision, pointed to a few martial artists, and said to the others:
"The few I've chosen, stay. The rest of you, go back!"
The martial artists chosen by the Taoist were overjoyed, while those not chosen were devastated, their bodies trembling slightly as they stood there.
They went through so much trouble to get to Biyou Palace, but who would have thought they would get this ending as soon as they reached the top of the mountain?
Ding Yi was also chosen by the Taoist priest. He pretended to be happy and even squeezed out a tear.
"My lord, I have practiced martial arts for fifteen years and have mastered the Blood Transformation Technique. I beg you to give me a chance!"
Just then, a warrior dressed in loose linen clothes suddenly knelt down on the ground, clasped his hands in a fist and pleaded with the Taoist.
Upon seeing this, the Taoist priest sneered and said:
"It seems you didn't hear me clearly. How dare a lowly creature talk back!"
After the Taoist finished speaking, he waved his hand casually, and a cyan light descended from the sky. After landing, the light instantly expanded and, after a moment, transformed into a large tree that stood in the same spot!
Upon seeing this, Ding Yi's eyes widened in surprise. He looked at the illusory figure that had appeared in front of him in disbelief, and his heart skipped a beat.
Holy crap, isn't this a miniature version of my Evergreen Kung Fu?!
A thought flashed through Ding Yi's mind, and just then, the phantom of the big tree suddenly stretched out a vine, grabbed the martial artist by the neck, and pulled him up into the air, making a "crunching" sound as it contracted.
"this!"
Upon seeing this, a hint of fear flashed in the eyes of the other martial artists present.
The cultivation level of the Great Perfection of the Divine Palace was like an insurmountable chasm before them, causing them to feel fear deep in their souls and even preventing them from having the will to resist.
The Taoist priest looked at the martial artist who was being pulled into the air by the vines, and then waved his hand again, severing the martial artist's head. The headless corpse fell to the ground with a crisp "thud".
Upon seeing this, the martial artist whose name had not been called immediately panicked and ran towards the mountain path behind him, fearing that he would be targeted by the Taoist priest again.
As for the remaining warriors, their expressions as they looked at the corpses on the ground varied.
A pang of sorrow flashed across someone's face. They were both warriors, yet now they had to kneel and fawn over the Divine Palace in such a humiliating way, and even speaking an extra word would cost them their lives.
Some people were gloating, after all, being chosen meant that they might break through and undergo a blood transfusion, and in the future they would be no different from these ordinary martial artists, truly free to fly in the sky!
The Taoist priest looked at the remaining crowd, then clapped his hands. A young boy emerged from the main hall at the back and addressed the crowd:
"follow me."
The boy's face was withered, and his words were sinister, but no one dared to look at him for long and quickly followed him into the main hall.
Upon entering the hall, Ding Yi immediately sensed the restlessness of the Evergreen True Qi within his body.
This was an almost instinctive, inexplicable restlessness. Coupled with the phantom of the big tree he had just seen, all of this made Ding Yi even more shocked. He wondered if he was really the reincarnation of this Changqingzi.
At this moment, Ding Yi's mind was in a state of confusion. If he really was the reincarnation of Changqingzi, then what kind of existence was he in his previous life?
Shaking his head slightly, Ding Yi followed the boy along the long corridor behind the main hall until they reached the depths of the hall and finally stopped in an open square.
Inside the square, there was still a Taoist priest dressed in a blue robe. He stood there with his eyes slightly closed, exuding an otherworldly and otherworldly aura.
If one didn't know that this person was from Biyou Palace, one might really think that he was some kind of enlightened master.
Seemingly hearing the noise, the person slowly opened their eyes, looked at the group of people brought over by the child, and slowly said:
"You are all outstanding martial artists. My Biyou Palace will bestow upon you a Nourishing Spirit Pill and a copy of the Taiyi Transformation Technique to help you break through to the next realm."
After the Taoist finished speaking, the children who had been waiting there carried trays and slowly walked towards the crowd.
As the young Taoist priest dragged the tray towards them, the warriors stared intently at the two items on the tray, their hands clenching tightly.
Heaven knows what these martial artists sacrificed to break through to the Blood Exchange Realm. Now, this opportunity is within their grasp. Even if it means becoming lackeys of Biyou Palace, what does it matter?!
Thinking of this, the warriors' breathing became rapid, and they let out strange "hehe" laughs. Then they couldn't wait to take the tray and hold the things on it in their hands.
Ding Yi was no exception. He immediately pretended to be excited, tightly gripping the object in his hand, and letting out a low, strange laugh.
The Taoist priest looked at the martial artist's performance, a hint of satisfaction flashing across his face. Then he said:
"By taking the pill and cultivating my Palace Evergreen Qi Technique, you can enter the Yuanqiao Realm!"
"You must cultivate diligently. If there is no improvement after seven days, you will be expelled from my Biyou Palace!"
After saying this, the Taoist waved his sleeve, and a young Taoist boy walked expressionlessly to the group, guiding them to continue walking forward.
Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this, but none of those who could become masters of blood transfusion were mediocre.
The Taoist's words only fueled their eagerness, and they followed the young Taoist along the long corridor at the back of the square.
"Wait! You! Stop right there!"
Just as Ding Yi was about to continue walking with the group, the Taoist suddenly shouted, causing everyone to look in the direction of the voice.
The Taoist priest pointed directly at Ding Yi and asked in a cold voice:
"Aren't you from Washington?"
Ding Yi was taken aback upon hearing this, then quickly replied:
"I am indeed from another state. When I heard that the Divine Palace was recruiting, I naturally came to try my luck."
Upon hearing this, the Taoist frowned. He vaguely felt that there was something wrong with what Ding Yi said, but seeing that a new batch of martial artists had arrived, he immediately said to Ding Yi:
"roll!"
Upon hearing this, Ding Yi's smile widened rather than diminished, and he quickly caught up with the group ahead.