Chapter 511: Arriving at the Cangxing Mountain
"Brothers, is something wrong?" Xuan Ke asked as the flying ship sped towards the Cangxing mountain.
"There is nothing wrong. Just something..., unexpected." Jiang Yue answered after a moment of thought.
However, he didn’t elaborate and Yu Nianzhen didn’t step in to give a more detailed explanation
Seeing this, Xuan Ke didn’t continue to ask.
Instead, he looked ahead and allowed his thoughts to roam freely.
Unfortunately, his imagination was limited.
When they arrived at the periphery of the Cangxing mountain, Xuan Ke was still thinking about it but his guesses had only gotten further and further from the truth.
"Someone has noticed our flying ship." Jiang Yue suddenly said.
Hearing this, Yu Nianzhen and Xuan Ke immediately looked at the entrance of the Cangxing Mountain.
As Jiang Yue said, someone had noticed their presence and some of the gathered people were eagerly staring at their flying ship.
"I recognise those three." Someone shouted excitedly.
"I also recognise them." Another said and continued.
"It’s mountain master Yu, deputy mountain master Jiang, and fellow Daoist Xuan."
"Why can’t I see the cultivation level of mountain master Yu and deputy mountain master Jiang?"
"Are they hiding their cultivation?"
"What’s the use of hiding?" Someone sneered in disdain.
"The Cangxing people have been in the Reincarnation world for less than two thousand years. We can easily deduce their cultivation level."
"Can you?" Another sneered and then continued.
"Mountain master Yu and deputy mountain master Jiang accepted the nine hearts trial. If I am not mistaken..."
However, some of the listeners didn’t wait for the person to finish his words.
Originally, they lingered outside the Cangxing mountain because there were no high-level reincarnation realm cultivators among the Cangxing people.
Now that the mountain master and deputy mountain master had suddenly returned, those people didn’t dare to take risks.
When the flying ship arrived at the mountain entrance, most of the gathered crowd had already retreated to the side.
"I thought there would be a fight." Xuan Ke muttered in a disappointed voice.
"Brother Xuan, if there was a fight, you would have to hide behind us." Jiang Yue teased and the monk immediately objected.
"I am not useless." He argued and quickly continued.
"Although I am only in the second level of the reincarnation realm, I can leapfrog challenges." Xuan Ke said in a proud voice and Jiang Yue chuckled.
"There is a troublemaker." Yu Nianzhen warned and the other two quickly became alert.
"Where?" Xuan Ke questioned.
"Three arrows are heading our way." Jiang Yue said in a solemn voice.
At the same time, Yu Nianzhen erected a sword-intent barrier around them.
Soon after, the three arrows hit the barrier and dissipated without damaging the barrier.
"Qi arrows?" Xuan Ke observed.
"The troublemaker is at the seventh level of the reincarnation realm. Unfortunately, I can’t find them." Jiang Yue said as he looked into the distance.
"I also can’t find them." Yu Nianzhen said and his eyes narrowed into slits.
"They probably wanted to test us."
"Let’s ignore the matter for the time being. It’s more urgent to enter the mountain." Yu Nianzhen said and Jiang Yue nodded.
"Brothers, why are we in such a hurry?" Xuan Ke questioned again.
However, neither Yu Nianzhen nor Jiang Yue answered his question.
At first, the two didn’t answer him because they weren’t sure and were a little confused.
Later, Jiang Yue wanted to tease the monk so they deliberately withheld an explanation.
"You will find out in a moment." Jiang Yue said in a cryptic voice.
Soon after, the three jumped down and Jiang Yue collected the flying ship.
"I wonder if our people have already noticed us." He said with some excitement in his voice.
"They should have." Xuan Ke nodded and said.
"Let’s enter." Yu Niazhen said and held his husband’s hand.
It had been close to two thousand years since the Cangxing people came to the Reincarnation world.
Unfortunately, they were driven into hiding and couldn’t even use the entrance when entering or leaving the Cangxing Mountain.
When the three freely walked through the mountain entrance, they couldn’t help but feel a little emotional.
Most importantly, all three felt like a shackle had suddenly disappeared from their hearts.
"This..." Xuan Ke muttered excitedly.
"We didn’t realise it but our inability to freely enter or leave the Cangxing mountain was a shackle in our hearts. Now that the shackle has disappeared, our dao heart is less constrained." Jiang Yue explained and Yu Nianzhen nodded before he spoke.
"Don’t mention this matter to the others." Yu Nianzhen said and Xuan Ke raised his eyebrow in question.
"Telling them will affect their state of mind. It’s best to let everything occur naturally." Jiang Yue said and Xuan Ke immediately understood.
"If people walk through the entrance while expecting something, they may miss the chance for enlightenment." He said.
"Brother Xuan, do you need to retreat?" Yu Nianzhen asked but Xuan Ke shook his head.
Although his heart felt freer and his body was lighter, he didn’t feel the need to retreat.
"In that case, follow..." Jiang Yue started but suddenly stopped.
At the same time, he looked to the front and smiled.
"There is a welcoming party." He said and Yu Nianzhen also smiled.
"Mountain master Yu, deputy mountain master Jiang, welcome back." Several voices shouted and Xuan Ke frowned.
"Didn’t they see me?" He muttered but no one paid attention to him.
"Fellow Daoists, it’s been a long time." Jiang Yue said and particularly looked at the leading people.
The leading persons were Meng Zihua and Bei Chengling.
After one thousand years, they looked a little more mature and reliable.
"Are the mountain master and deputy mountain master, okay?" Meng Zihua asked.
"Fortunately, we didn’t let down our Cangxing mountain." Jiang Yue said with a smile on his face.
"Brother Yu and Brother Jiang are now at the peak of the ninth level of the reincarnation realm." Xuan Ke boasted and a surprised gasp echoed in the surroundings.
"Is this true?" Someone asked in an incredulous voice.
"It’s true." Xuan Ke answered proudly and quickly continued.
"Our Cangxing mountain no longer has anything to fear."
Hearing this, the welcoming party couldn’t help but feel excited.
The Cangxing mountain had been suppressed for a long time and the people had to live with their heads down.
Now that the mountain master and deputy mountain master had become prosperous, the Cangxing people were not only relieved but also proud.
However, not everyone was as excited.
Although Meng Zihua and Bei Chengling were happy, they were also concerned.
After all, the natural step after the ninth level of the reincarnation realm was the immortal realm.
When Yu Nianzhen and Jiang Yue entered the transformation pools, the Cangxing Mountain would again fall into a desperate situation.
"Let’s go in and talk." Yu Nianzhen suddenly said and led the way.
Soon after, a group of people arrived at the foot of the mountain.
"For now, everyone should return to their caves. We will hold a banquet for the mountain master and deputy mountain master in a few days." Bei Chengling said and the people cheered in excitement.
After that, the crowd dispersed and only five people were left at the foot of the mountain.
"Fellow Daoist Meng, fellow Daoist Bei, how have you been?" Yu Nianzhen asked as the group entered the information hall.
"We have been fine." Meng Zihua answered with a happy smile on her lips.
Although the last one thousand years were difficult, she, Bei Chengling and others managed to live a relatively stable life.
"It’s good if you are all okay." Yu Nianzhen said and Jiang Yue nodded before he spoke.
"Why don’t I see fellow Daoist Liu?" He asked.
"Fellow Daoist Liu has been in seclusion for the past thirty years. He probably won’t be out for another twenty years." Bei Chengling answered.
"Who is in charge of the information hall?" Yu Nianzhen asked.
"Mountain master Yu and deputy mountain master Jiang don’t have to worry. Fellow Daoist Liu arranged everything before he went into seclusion. While fellow Daoist Liu is in retreat, his apprentice is in charge." Bei Chengling said and on cue, a door opened and a bald man walked towards them.
"I have seen the mountain master, deputy mountain master, and fellow daoists." The man greeted and introduced himself.
"My name is Gao Yong and I am in charge of the information hall while my master is in seclusion."
"We are counting on fellow Daoist Gao." Jiang Yue said with a pleasant smile on his lips.
Seeing the smile, Gao Yong was immediately excited.
"I will not disappoint the mountain master and deputy mountain master." The person thumped his chest and Jiang Yue chuckled lightly.
"Mountain master, deputy mountain master, fellow Daoists, please follow me to a private room." Gao Yong said and immediately led the way.
Soon after, six people entered a room and Jiang Yue nodded in approval.
"The formations in this room are well done." He complimented and Gao Yong smiled happily.
"Where are the people?" Yu Nianzhen suddenly asked, interrupting the harmonious atmosphere.
