While many were discussing the Extraordinary Power that had appeared on Blue Star, Gu Zhao, the very source of this power, was visiting Green Water Pool as a guest.
"How magical!"
Beneath Green Water Pool, there was a Bishui Palace.
And although this Bishui Palace was located underwater, it was separated from the river water by a barrier, forming an underwater air pocket.
Gu Zhao had used his True Qi to part the water, but after entering this underwater air pocket, he found he could breathe freely.
"It’s just an array made from Water-Repelling Pearls that holds back the pool’s water," Bi Yingying said nonchalantly. "Most of the Aquatic Race have thods like this."
Chen Zhi followed behind Bi Yingying, looking completely overwheld by the sight.
Gu Zhao, hand in hand with Zhuo Qingyan, also looked around, filled with curiosity. "This is my first ti underwater. Not only are there Water-Repelling Pearls, but Luminous Pearls as well?"
As it turned out, although Bi Yingying spoke of it casually, the Water-Repelling Pearls were anything but ordinary. Bishui Palace covered a large area, but only its three main halls were protected by the pearls and illuminated by Luminous Pearls. The surrounding palaces and grotto-residences remained subrged.
"Sect Leader Gu, if you ever have the ti, you are welco to visit more often."
The speaker was Bi Jingjing. Dressed in a turquoise Water Pattern Jade Brocade Palace Attire, with winged eyeshadow and features as fine as a painting, she was welcoming them at the entrance to Bishui Palace. She approached with a bewitching grace, both enchanting and seductive.
Her eyes lit up the mont she saw Gu Zhao, but she reined in her expression slightly upon noticing Zhuo Qingyan.
The Silk Embroideress, taking small steps, followed behind Gu Zhao, completely oblivious. Bai Ke, however, glanced at Bi Jingjing’s chest, and her eyes narrowed.
"Thank you, Palace Master. In that case, I won’t be a stranger," Gu Zhao said with a smile, cupping his hands. "From now on, our two sects are neighbors. To escape the sumr heat, Green Water Pool will be my first choice."
Gu Zhao, dressed in a blue and white Daoist Robe, stood tall and handso with a noble bearing.
Recently, Daluo Palace had not only been progressing smoothly in the Otherworld but had also made considerable gains on modern-day Blue Star. After learning that the Vajra Profound Talisman had saved many heroes who didn’t deserve to die, all the Daoists were overjoyed, and their Dao Hearts felt much clearer as a result.
With nothing to worry about, the Evil Qi from his Five Thunders Order flowed ceaselessly, and his cultivation speed soared. If he weren’t cultivating his Essence, Qi, and Spirit in tandem and practicing Body Refining with the *Qi Body Origin Flow* to solidify his foundation, his progress would likely have been even faster.
But even so, Gu Zhao felt that he had beco terrifyingly strong.
The elder Daoists were aware of Gu Zhao’s strength, so they had no objections to his visit to Green Water Pool. Besides the fact that Bi Yingying had already joined Daluo Palace, even if Bi Jingjing harbored malicious intent, Gu Zhao was more than capable of suppressing her with ease.
"I could not ask for more. This way, please!" Bi Jingjing gestured forward and led the way.
As Gu Zhao and his party entered Bishui Palace, they noted the architectural style wasn’t much different from what one might find on land. However, the materials and decorations were unique. With algae winding around pillars, white fish swimming past, inlaid seashells, and a faint turquoise glow, it was a scene that could never be found on the surface.
Inside Bishui Palace, there were Demons who had undergone Transformation and Little Demons who had not. However, the palace servants were mortals whom Bi Jingjing had brought down from the shore.
Gu Zhao had heard from Bi Yingying that these mortals had either been sold into service or were long-term hired hands; none had been forcibly enslaved. In fact, if they served well, they would be rewarded with valuables and even allowed to return ho to visit their families.
Bi Jingjing invited her guests to take the seats of honor, and teams of servants began bringing out the dishes: beef and mutton, fish and shrimp, vegetables and fruit, soup and wine.
She clapped her hands, and Musicians to the side began to play as beautiful won entered to perform a dance. The tranquility of the pool’s bottom, paired with the tinkling music, created a unique and captivating scene.
The Silk Embroideress exclaid in admiration, "It’s just like the Dragon Palace from the legends!"
A pleased expression crossed Bi Jingjing’s face, but she answered honestly, "I wouldn’t dare compare it to a real Dragon Palace, but among the grotto-residences in this area, mine is indeed without equal."
Bai Ke asked curiously, "Are you talking about the Yellow Heaven Altar and White Bone Cave?"
Bi Jingjing shook her head. "The Demons and Ghosts within Wuya Ridge."
"Wuya Ridge, not Yazhou?" Gu Zhao raised an eyebrow.
Between Jiangzhou and Yazhou lay Wuya Ridge. It was eighteen hundred li wide, and as for its length... it stretched from the shores of the great sea in the east to the north of Yuezhou in the west. An ordinary person could hardly hope to cross it in a lifeti.
Bi Jingjing smiled. "There are about five or six mountain paths that cross from Yazhou to Jiangzhou, but in the other deep mountains and ancient forests, who knows how many Demons and Ghosts lie hidden, never treading the mortal world or revealing their presence."
Gu Zhao understood. It was just like Lu Zhengtang in the Yongding River. According to him, the river was ho to many reclusive demons who neither hard nor helped humans, simply cultivating in seclusion to seek longevity.
As for the Demons and Ghosts in the deep mountains and great marshes, unless they were like the Rumo Flood Dragon, who erged periodically to devour humans for Soul Refining, they generally didn’t possess heavy Evil Qi. Many of them were even Spirit Monarchs.
Even the Dragon King of Ten Thousand Spirits was said to have rely had a bad temper in the past, never actively committing evil. No one knew why he suddenly went mad thirty years ago, stirring up trouble and even battling the Xuanwei Divine Sect. His actions allowed other Demons and Ghosts to seize the opportunity to erge and occupy Jiangnan.
"It seems you have connections with the Great Demons of Wuya Ridge, Palace Master," Gu Zhao said, raising his cup in a toast.
"They occasionally visit the mortal world for leisure, and they sotis stop by Green Water Pool as guests," Bi Jingjing replied with a smile, returning the toast.
Zhuo Qingyan suddenly asked, "Since you have friends in Wuya Ridge, Palace Master Bi, I wonder if the Yellow Heaven God and the White Bone God Monarch have friends there as well?"
Bi Jingjing was taken aback. After a mont of thought, she said pensively, "I did hear Sister Yan ntion once that Lady White Bone and Miaoyun Princess from Wuya Ridge are close friends."
She then added, "However, although Miaoyun Princess is a ghost, she doesn’t commit evil. She also disapproves of White Bone’s ways, so it’s unlikely she would step in on behalf of White Bone Cave."
Zhuo Qingyan nodded. "Thank you, Palace Master."
"You’re too kind, Miss Zhuo," Bi Jingjing said with a smile. "My sister has beco a disciple under Taoist Shen Hao, so she’s now a mber of Daluo Palace as well. We are all one family now."
Zhuo Qingyan gave a radiant smile. "Then I must thank you, Sister."
Just then, Mo Wei suddenly entered from the front of the hall. He approached Bi Jingjing’s side and whispered, "There is soone outside the pool claiming to be the Sect Leader of the Three Lives Divine Sect, requesting an audience with the Palace Master."
Bi Jingjing was startled. "The Three Lives Divine Sect?"
Mo Wei nodded, adding a warning, "Their cultivation is very high."
Bi Jingjing glanced at Gu Zhao and smiled aningfully. "Daluo Palace has been looking for him, yet he cos looking for . Could it be he has designs on ?"
Gu Zhao had overheard Mo Wei. After all, Mo Wei knew nothing of the events in Shide Prefecture, nor was he aware that the elder Daoists of Daluo Palace had descended the mountain to search for nurous masters, the Sect Leader of the Three Lives Divine Sect among them.
Bi Jingjing, however, did know.
Gu Zhao smiled. "This is a matter for Daluo Palace..."
"Let him in," Bi Jingjing cut in, instructing Mo Wei, "Don’t tell him we are friends with Daluo Palace, and don’t ntion that the Daluo Palace Master is currently a guest here."
Mo Wei was no fool. With a flicker in his eyes, he grasped the situation, swallowed nervously, and imdiately turned to leave.
A mont later, a petite figure walked into the main hall. It was a little girl, pure and adorable in appearance, dressed in a blue lily-patterned dress. Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes curved into a smile.
"Lan Ming of the Three Lives Divine Sect greets Palace Master Bi," the little girl said in a crisp, cheerful voice, her smile radiant.
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