Chapter 293: The Uninvited Guest of Kunlun Mountain

Mu Yi, driving his own carriage along a familiar road, walked from the Ghost Gate into the Underworld.

"Mu kid, you're back again?"

Shen Tu, as always, greeted Mu Yi, then turned his head toward Chu Yi, his expression instantly turning strange.

"Is this… Kunlun Mountain? Did Lu Wu have a cub?"

Shen Tu circled Chu Yi, stroked his chin and said uncertainly.

Although Lu Wu is a male divine beast, many such beasts are born across Jiuzhou, so Lu Wu, a Kunlun Mountain deity, having a cub is no big deal.

Chu Yi, feeling uneasy, curled up behind Mu Yi; the very environment of the Ghost Gate made it uncomfortable, and its innate spiritual sense let Chu Yi glimpse Shen Tu's essence, a crushing at the level of life.

"Its name is Chu Yi, a Kunlun Mountain deity naturally born in my world; I am here to go to Jiuzhou's Kunlun Mountain to undergo the Western Queen Mother's Trial!"

Mu Yi patted Chu Yi's head, signaling it to relax; facing a big shot like Shen Tu, the only one who can get hurt by being on guard is himself.

"You're Transcendent!"

Yu Lei, rarely, also stepped out of the Ghost Gate, gazing at Chu Yi; they naturally understood the value of Kunlun Mountain even more.

The day the Western Queen Mother attained Dao was earlier than the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors; she is a top‑tier ancient deity, and even now she stands as the leading female immortal atop Jiuzhou.

"The mountain road to the summit of Kunlun is long; Mu kid, do you know anyone who can guide you?"

"Are there dangers on Kunlun Mountain?" Mu Yi was stunned.

"Those divine beasts may not trouble you after seeing Chu Yi, but along the way there are many caves and seals; with your current strength, if you trigger a seal, I'm afraid no one can save you!" Yu Lei warned Mu Yi.

Mu Yi was stunned for a moment, then nodded; if Yu Lei hadn't said that, he really wouldn't have realized.

He had thought that passing through the Underworld could take him straight to the top of Kunlun Mountain.

But on second thought, what kind of place is Kunlun Mountain that could be reached directly?

After all, Jiuzhou's Kunlun Mountain is no ordinary divine mountain; countless wandering cultivators practice there, and if he randomly entered someone's cave, he might indeed be slapped to death.

He now has two tricks up his sleeve, but only two.

If you compare Kunlun Mountain, it's a complete divine system; even wandering cultivators without divine offices can rival gods, and his small body truly can't endure.

"I know a Kunlun wandering cultivator! Having him guide me isn't a problem!"

Mu Yi thought and said that during the Hundred Schools summit, he got along fairly well with the Kunlun wandering cultivator Mingyue; the latter gave him a paper crane for communication, which now can be useful.

"Follow this Huangquan Road out, and you'll be at the foot of Kunlun Mountain!"

Seeing Mu Yi had a plan, Shen Tu and Yu Lei said little and directly marked a path for Mu Yi to pass.

"By the way, a word of warning: inside Kunlun Mountain the two of us can't get through! Including the gate deity's avatars," Shen Tu called out before leaving.

Mu Yi was stunned, then nodded, not taking it to heart; he was going to take the Trial, not to cause trouble on Kunlun Mountain.

Moreover, to be honest, if something went wrong, even the two true bodies of the Ghost Emperors reaching Kunlun Mountain probably couldn't pull him out.

Following the Huangquan Road to the foot of Kunlun Mountain, Mu Yi and Chu Yi were instantly stunned on the spot.

Grand, vast, indescribable divinity streamed down from Kunlun Mountain.

Mu Yi and Chu Yi could claim to know Kunlun Mountain better than anyone, yet the Jiuzhou Kunlun before them now felt extremely unfamiliar.

They couldn't even see any familiar features on the Kunlun Mountain before them.

"Comrade Mingyue, please meet me at the foot of Kunlun Mountain!" Mu Yi pulled the old paper crane from his bag and infused it with Inner Qi to activate it.

The paper crane whooshed away in a flash; Mu Yi's face showed surprise, he saw clearly that the crane's speed was even three times faster than his own winged flight.

At the foot of Kunlun Mountain lies a city where humans and immortals coexist.

While waiting for Mingyue's reply, Mu Yi sat atop a tavern; the number of cultivators he saw was countless, and some caused his spirit to tremble just by a glance.

"No wonder it's Kunlun Mountain… even the area around Kunlun is this bustling!" Mu Yi sighed with countless emotions.

He wondered when his own home's Kunlun Mountain would have such prosperity.

But now, on this Plane, there are only a few Supernormal Beings—two or three big cats and kittens—so achieving such a scene might not happen until some distant, uncertain time.

Just as Mu Yi was reflecting, the paper crane flew to his front.

"Comrade Mu Yi! Long time no see! I'm tied up with matters, please follow the paper crane into Kunlun for a chat!" Mingyue's voice sounded a bit weary, yet he warmly invited Mu Yi to meet.

In any case, Mu Yi was the champion of the original Hundred Schools summit, and Mingyue was eager to connect; upon receiving Mu Yi's message, he responded immediately.

Mu Yi didn't delay, following the paper crane toward the interior of Kunlun Mountain.

He hadn't noticed before, but the moment he stepped into Kunlun Mountain, he felt as if he passed through a barrier and was marked with a seal.

"No wonder the two Ghost Emperors said they couldn't respond to summons in Kunlun—because of this formation barrier?"

Mu Yi took two steps when several streams of light descended before him, all wearing Daoist robes, and at a glance they were all youths.

The moment they saw Mu Yi, the few's indifferent expressions changed instantly.

"We have seen this Supreme Deity; may we ask why you visit Kunlun?" the leading Taoist stepped forward, bowing, and asked.

"Visiting a friend!"

Mu Yi glanced at them; their levels varied, yet all were top‑tier Transcendent beings, the lead Taoist even achieved Legend status, and by Jiuzhou's calculations could be called a human immortal.

"Supreme Deity, feel free, but I must remind you, this is the realm of Kunlun Mountain, all belonging to its master; please do not err!"

"If the Supreme Deity seeks elixirs, let us know, and we can point out where to obtain them!"

Mu Yi frowned, "Kunlun Mountain also has cultivation sects?"

Come to think of it, he recalled that the Jade Void Palace, one of the Three Purities' halls, is indeed on Kunlun.

Are there other soils for cultivation sects to exist?

Something feels off.

Mu Yi was puzzled, but said nothing; after all he was a newcomer, unfamiliar with Kunlun's interior, so he only nodded and followed the paper crane away.

"Senior brother, why are you so courteous to it? It's just a minor Yin spirit!" the somewhat reckless young nun asked with a puzzled face.

She could see that Mu Yi had not yet become immortal, and didn't understand why his senior brother was so courteous.

"Shut up! Su Linglong!"

We cultivators may seek carefree wandering, not to rank among the immortals, but that person just now is already a fifth-rank Yin God, having done service to heaven and earth—how can we allow you to speak slanderously, with an unsteady Dao heart? Go back, immediately confine yourself, and copy the Yellow Court Scripture three thousand times!

Yes! Senior Brother!

The reprimanded Daoist nun looked aggrieved, but seeing her usually gentle senior brother with a stern face, she dared not argue and could only lower her head in assent!

The stern-faced senior brother offered no explanation, watching Mu Yi's retreating back as he fell into contemplation.

He indeed harbored doubts, but a divine rank cannot be feigned; that is to say, Mu Yi has rendered great service to Jiuzhou, and only this explanation makes sense.

Even though cultivators advocate transcendence, showing a bit of respect to one who has rendered great service to Jiuzhou is only natural.

Not every cultivator follows the Path of Severed Emotions.

"Just… I've never heard of such a figure appearing in the Heavenly Court and the Underworld before!"

Mu Yi, unaware, followed the paper crane to arrive atop a mountain ridge.

Meanwhile, frequent disturbances occurred on the mountaintop.

An approximately nine-zhang tall furnace, engraved with dragons and phoenixes, exuding a faint fragrance of elixirs, had reached its final stage.

Only a loud 'Boom' was heard.

The scorching crimson furnace suddenly burst, scorching heat spreading outward; pale gold smoke rose from the shattered furnace, wherever it passed withered trees revived, teeming with life, and the rich vital essence of plants and trees above the furnace transformed into a dragon and a tiger.

Amid the dragon's roar and tiger's howl, several golden elixirs rose from the furnace, and the dragon and tiger lunged at them.

Immediately afterward, the elixirs seemed to come alive, shooting off in all directions.

Just as Mu Yi was about to reach out to help, a formation appeared at the mountain peak's summit, numerous talismans appearing to envelop the elixirs, which finally all gathered into the hands of Mingyue beside the furnace.

"Hahaha, success, success!" Mingyue, though looking somewhat fatigued, was unusually excited.

Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on forming your elixir!

Although Mu Yi didn't understand alchemy, the phenomenon of a dragon and tiger appearing upon elixir formation is famous; he hadn't expected to arrive at such an inopportune moment.

Instead, he felt like he had rudely crashed someone's blessing ceremony, wedding feast, and free meal.

"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Mu Yi, you've arrived just in time—please accept a token!" Mingyue seemed not to mind, waving his hand and instantly sending three talisman-wrapped Golden Cores to Mu Yi.

【Dragon Tiger Golden Core】

Category: Consumable/Curiosity

Item Level: 20

Quality: Legend

Effect:

1. After using this item, you can gain 30000 points of Universal Experience.

2. Gain the temporary feat "Dragon Tiger Qi", with a small chance to comprehend the feat Dragon Tiger Qi, which has a strong restraining effect on heretical creatures.

3. Consuming this elixir can extend lifespan by three years (except for those already immortal), additionally granting resistance to curses, healing wounds, and restoring lost vitality, able to bring the dying back to life.

Those nearing the end of their lifespan who consume such elixirs may invite a personal visit from an Underworld Yin God, and severe cases will be wanted by the Underworld.

4. There is a small chance to comprehend draconic bloodline divine abilities and tiger bloodline divine abilities.

"Hiss!" Mu Yi stared at the Dragon Tiger Golden Core in his hand, astonished; its effects were undeniably mighty.

At the same time, Mu Yi also understood why, after Legend, comes the synonym for immortality.

With such a life-extending method, a somewhat powerful immortal might truly achieve a lifespan equal to that of heaven.

"I feel unworthy to accept it! Please, Fellow Daoist Mingyue, take it back!" Mu Yi pushed the elixir back toward Mingyue.

Mingyue blinked, then said frankly, he really thought Mu Yi had heard the news and come to mooch off them, intending to make acquaintances, so giving a few would be no problem.

"Anyone who sees it gets a share, and besides, I have a favor to ask of you, Brother Mu!" Mingyue's words grew a bit more intimate.

Please, Fellow Daoist Mingyue, speak plainly!

"The ingredients of this elixir mostly come from Mount Kunlun, only this dragon-tiger essence blood comes from the outside world; I am not skilled in combat, so I wish to ask Brother Mu, a Military Family Descendant, to often keep an eye out for the essence blood and bone marrow of divine beasts and ferocious beasts, so that I may later renew and innovate, refining new elixirs!"

Consider this elixir as my down payment to Brother Mu; I also ask Brother Mu to lend me a hand!

Mingyue pushed the elixir back to Mu Yi again; this time Mu Yi nodded and then accepted it.

Since the other party had already spoken to this extent, refusing would be somewhat unkind.

Seeing Mu Yi accept the elixir, Mingyue smiled, waved his hand to tidy the furnace on the ground, sat with Mu Yi at a stone table, and offered a pot of fragrant tea.

This is tea brewed from the essence of the great red robe tea trees of Mount Kunlun; please, Fellow Daoist, have a taste!

The tea's clear fragrance filled the air, but Mu Yi did not rush to drink it, instead getting down to business.

Fellow Daoist Mingyue, do you know how to reach the summit of Mount Kunlun?

"Huh? Fellow Daoist, please elaborate!" Mingyue hadn't expected Mu Yi to come for this reason.

I have been fortunate to receive the summons of the Queen Mother of the West to participate in the trial; I've heard the paths of Mount Kunlun are rugged and require a guide, and within Mount Kunlun I only know Fellow Daoist Mingyue! Mu Yi said somewhat embarrassedly.

This, too, is like going to the Three Treasures Hall for no reason; speaking of it always feels a bit awkward.

What a great opportunity! Mingyue exclaimed, his face full of envy upon hearing this.

No wonder Brother Mu has attained the rank of fifth-rank Yin God; surely his journey has been blessed with immense fortune, truly enviable!

Just a bit of luck, not worth such praise! Mu Yi also knew not to speak recklessly of the Cthulhu mythos, merely giving a polite laugh.

Come on, come on, I'll take you there; if we happen to see the Queen Mother of the West, that would be a great joy!

Mingyue could not wait; he even grabbed Mu Yi to leave before he finished the tea in his hand.

Fellow Daoist Mingyue, you're really impatient! Mu Yi followed behind with a wry smile.

I'll come myself, I'll come myself! Saying this, Mu Yi summoned a foul wind and followed behind Mingyue; together with the auspicious clouds Mingyue rode, they looked quite out of place.

Mingyue looked at Mu Yi with a somewhat strange expression, but thinking that Mu Yi was a Military Strategist and also an Underworld Yin God, he didn't know what to say, so he pretended not to have seen.

However, Mingyue chose to remain silent, but someone did not think so.

What demon dares to cause trouble on Mount Kunlun!

Just as the two passed a hilltop, a beam of light shot out from the summit and stood before them.

Upon seeing Mu Yi, the other's face grew even darker.

"Hmph, I thought it was someone, turns out it's just a brute from the Military Strategist!", he let out a cold snort, then sneered at Mingyue.

"Mingyue, aren't you supposed to be refining pills on your mountain peak? How could you be mixing with this kind of brute? Don't disgrace Kunlun Mountain's honor!"

"You know him? Have a grudge?" Mu Yi asked, turning his head. Although it was he who started the mockery, it was clear the other was targeting Mingyue.

"There's some past grudge, but I've ended up implicating Brother Mu!"

Mingyue's face looked grim; he had already tried to avoid this guy as much as possible, yet he hadn't expected the other to catch up and cause trouble.

"Mingyue, why don't you quickly drive away this Military Strategist brute? Where exactly have you placed Kunlun's dignity!"

However, just as he was speaking loudly, he saw a broadsword enormously enlarged in his field of view.

"Monster? Brute? You aren't even willing to call me a supreme deity?"