Wang Yu

Chapter 185: First Entry into the Candle Dragon

Zhongming Mountain Range is located at the heart of the continent's spiritual veins, containing extremely abundant spiritual energy. Therefore, although the climate here is already quite cold, the vegetation is still lush and full of vitality. The depths of the mountain range are home to countless spiritual beasts and immortal birds, and many spiritual herbs and medicines grow here.

The entire mountain range stretches for an unknown number of miles, almost spanning half of the Guyun Continent. The mountains are mostly majestic and towering, reaching straight into the sky. They are perpetually shrouded in a blue mist, with the peaks appearing and disappearing, adding to their mystery.

Strange roars, similar to the sound of bells, often emanate from various parts of the mountain range, hence the name.

It is said that these strange noises are caused by the unique terrain beneath the mountains and the movement of the earth's crust.

Although Zhongming Mountain Range is famous, the Zhulongdao sect that occupies this area is even more renowned, a well-known existence throughout the entire Northern Cold Immortal Territory.

The Zhulongdao sect has a long history, being one of the oldest sects in the Northern Cold Immortal Territory. Its founder was named Zhulong Zhenren.

Since its founding, Zhulongdao has always dominated the position of the number one sect in Guyun Continent. Today, it has grown even stronger, its influence spread throughout the entire Guyun Continent. It has countless outstanding disciples, and is one of the top super sects in the entire Northern Cold Immortal Territory.

In the central part of the Zhongming Mountain Range, a giant peak stands near the edge of the mountain range.

This mountain peak is as high as the clouds, but halfway up, there is an extremely wide platform that has been built into a huge white jade square. Tall buildings are located here, all mainly white, shining brightly, visible clearly from a hundred miles away.

This place is an external affairs mountain gate of Zhulongdao, usually used to receive visitors.

There are dozens of such reception areas outside the Zhongming Mountain Range. There is no other way, Zhulongdao's reputation is too great, and there are too many visitors.

At this time, several Zhulongdao disciples in white robes were standing in the welcoming pavilion on the square, chatting with each other.

These people are not weak in cultivation, all around the Transformation God Stage. On the sleeves of everyone, there is also embroidered a strange dragon pattern with a single horn on its head and wings on its back.

"How many waves of visitors have come these days?" a tall, thin young man laughed.

"There have been twenty-five waves, there's nothing we can do, who told us Zhulongdao to be so famous." A slightly fat man beside him chuckled, his face full of pride.

"Serving as a greeter is really boring. I really hope the time for our shift passes quickly." Another slender, beautiful, purple-haired girl said with some dissatisfaction.

"Junior Sister Yin has already reached the peak of the Transformation God Stage, and is about to break through to the Refinement Void Stage, but it's really unfortunate that she's been assigned here at this time. I wonder how Junior Sister is preparing?" the tall, thin young man said with a chuckle.

"I've prepared some things, but I only have about a 30% chance of success." The purple-haired girl frowned and said.

"Junior Sister may not know this, but being a greeter also has its benefits. If you can meet some generous seniors, as long as you serve them comfortably, they might bestow some spirit stones, especially someone as beautiful as Junior Sister, the chance of getting a reward is much greater than us men." The slightly fat man laughed.

"Is that so?" The purple-haired girl's eyes lit up.

At that moment, outside the Zhongming Mountain Range, a speck of white light appeared in the distant sky, flying towards them extremely quickly. It was a streak of escaping light.

In the blink of an eye, it arrived near the mountain range, revealing a white jade shuttle.

A man and a woman stood on the jade shuttle. The man was a middle-aged man with a sallow complexion, while the woman was a young girl with a fair complexion, wearing a snow-white dress, with exquisite beauty.

These two were Han Li and Bai Suyuan. After spending several years, they finally arrived here.

"This is the Zhongming Mountain Range, such rich spiritual energy." Han Li nodded as he looked at the mountains in front of him.

A look of longing appeared in Bai Suyuan's eyes, and she was faintly excited.

She took a deep breath and quickly regained her composure.

Han Li did not land immediately, and a look of contemplation appeared on his face.

Although Bai Suyuan said that with the Zhulong Token, one could join the inner sect of Zhulongdao, he still had to carefully consider how to properly use the Zhulong Token, and could not act rashly.

The best way is to have one or two people from within Zhulongdao to help introduce them.

Although Han Li was completely in the dark about Zhulongdao, this matter was not difficult, but it would take some time to plan.

"Senior Li is considering how to make friends with Zhulongdao disciples. I can solve this matter for you." Bai Suyuan's clever eyes turned and she said.

"What's your method? Tell me about it." Han Li looked at the woman and said.

He did not show any surprise that this woman had guessed his thoughts.

Having traveled together for these years, he now understood Bai Suyuan better. Although this woman's cultivation was not strong, she was meticulous and exceptionally intelligent. From his few words with her, she had figured out many of his thoughts.

As a result, in the following two or three years, he almost never spoke a word to her.

"Actually, it's nothing. My Bai family's ancestor had a friend named Qi Liang in Zhulongdao, who was also an inner sect elder. The ancestor left a message saying that if someone from the Bai family joined Zhulongdao in the future, they could seek shelter with this person. Although times have changed, and it is unknown whether that Qi Liang is still reliable, it should not be a problem to ask for a meeting." Bai Suyuan said slowly.

"That's good, I'll trouble you with this matter." Han Li nodded.

"Senior Li, you're too polite. I've been taken care of by you along the way. I will do my best in these small matters, but..." Bai Suyuan said with a smile, then hesitated.

"But what?" Han Li asked.

"Please forgive this junior for being nosy, but your current appearance should not be your true appearance, right?" Bai Suyuan said hesitantly.

"What does Fellow Daoist Bai mean by this?" Han Li asked back without changing his expression.

"Having been with Senior for these years, I also understand a thing or two about Senior's character. Senior is extremely cautious in other aspects, but he never deliberately hides his appearance. Acting in this way means that he is naturally not using his true appearance. Moreover, I am also a member of the Unstable Alliance, and I know something about the way members of the alliance act. That mask is the best at disguising appearances." Bai Suyuan said with a chuckle, unhurriedly.

"My little trick really can't hide from people. Fellow Daoist Bai is truly intelligent, Li admires you." Han Li said with a slight smile.

"Senior is too kind. If I hadn't stayed by your side for so long, I would never have been able to see this. However, if you want to join Zhulongdao, such concealment is absolutely impossible. Although the Unstable Alliance's mask is exquisite, it is said that Zhulongdao has thirteen Golden Immortal-level Dao Lords sitting in charge, and the First Dao Lord is said to be at the Great Perfection of the Golden Immortal stage, only one step away from the legendary Taiyi Jade Immortal realm. Even if the Unstable Alliance's illusion is exquisite, it may not be able to hide from them. Once it is discovered that you are faking, not to mention entering the sect, I am afraid you will be treated as a spy from an opposing faction." Bai Suyuan said with a solemn expression.

Han Li was silent for a moment, then nodded. He pinched his fingers, and a faint light flashed on his body, restoring his original appearance.

Bai Suyuan's beautiful eyes turned on Han Li's ordinary dark complexion, and the corners of her mouth twitched slightly before she immediately withdrew her gaze.

Han Li stepped down, and the white flying shuttle continued to fly forward, soon arriving in front of the giant peak and landing on the white jade square.

After Bai Suyuan flew down, Han Li also put away the jade shuttle and stood side by side with the woman on the square.

"Welcome to Zhulongdao, may I ask what brings you here?" The welcoming disciples had stopped chatting when they saw the visitors from afar. At this moment, they all came up to greet them and said.

These disciples glanced at Han Li a few more times, obviously seeing that Han Li's cultivation was not low, but everyone had a smile on their face, their demeanor neither humble nor arrogant, without the servile attitude of facing a senior expert.

"We are here to visit Elder Qi Liang of your sect. I wonder if he is in the sect?" Han Li said, revealing a trace of the aura of a True Immortal mighty figure.

The minds of several people were greatly shaken, but the next moment, this terrifying pressure disappeared without a trace.

"Please inform him." Han Li flicked his fingers, and several Transformation God Stage treasures flew out, landing in front of the few people.

These pills were casually scavenged from the storage bracelets of some unlucky ghosts by Han Li. They were naturally useless to him, and now he was happy to be generous with other people's possessions.

The few people put away the pills, and after scanning them with their divine senses, they could no longer maintain their calm faces and showed great joy.

These pills, which were of no value to Han Li, were real priceless treasures to these disciples.

Not to mention a pill suitable for the Transformation God Stage, even a pill suitable for the Core Formation Stage could be exchanged for spirit stones in the market, which could support several days of cultivation.

"Senior is too polite. Elder Qi Liang is an elder of the Heavenly Star Hall and is in the sect all year round. May I ask for Senior's name, and if there is any token that we can pass on?" The tall, thin youth was relatively reserved and said respectfully with cupped fists.

"Li Feiyu, this is Bai Suyuan, as for the token..." Han Li said, looking at Bai Suyuan.

"This senior brother, please pass this thing to Elder Qi Liang, and he will know our identities." Bai Suyuan took out a crescent-shaped red jade pendant and handed it to the tall, thin youth.

"So it's Senior Li, I'll go inform Elder Qi Liang now, but whether he sees you or not is beyond our control, please forgive us." The tall, thin youth took the red jade pendant and said.

"Of course." Han Li nodded.

The tall, thin youth apologized and walked quickly towards a palace.

"Senior Li and Fellow Daoist Bai, please rest in the side hall for a moment." Another slightly fat man said respectfully.

He led the way, taking Han Li and Bai Suyuan to another pavilion building built on the hillside.

This place was hidden in a bamboo forest. Mottled sunlight spilled down through the gaps in the bamboo leaves, reflecting very beautiful patterns on the pavilion. However, the pavilion was cool and quiet, and the furnishings were simple and elegant. Every table and chair was very particular, making people feel comfortable.

"Please sit here for a moment. Elder Qi Liang is an inner sect elder, and it may take some time for him to arrive." The slightly fat man said apologetically, and skillfully served two cups of spiritual tea.

Han Li nodded, but did not touch the spiritual tea. Bai Suyuan was quite interested in tea ceremony and tasted it carefully.

The slightly fat man did not leave, but served on the side.

This wait lasted for half a day.

Han Li sat quietly without the slightest impatience, but thoughts rolled in his mind.

Over the years, while rushing on the road, he secretly cast spells to sense the Green Bamboo Bee Cloud Swords and the Crab Taoist.

To his surprise, the closer he got to the Zhongming Mountain Range, the clearer the sense became.

It seemed that the Green Bamboo Bee Cloud Swords and the Crab Taoist were most likely in this Zhongming Mountain Range.

And if he wanted to find the whereabouts of the two lost treasures, he could only enter Zhulongdao first and then make plans.