Chapter 485

He also developed a habit of collecting martial arts from across the world, regardless of whether they were useful or not.

All of this was because his lifespan was far too long.

If he didn't find something to do, life would lose its purpose—what meaning would there be in living?

Now, Ximen Wudi, far away in the Sword Realm, had given him a lesson.

The path of martial cultivation—he, Di Shitian, had only just begun!

The past thousand years had been almost entirely wasted.

"Indeed…"

Senior Xiaoyaozi, Zhang Sanfeng, and the Water God Ancestor all understood exactly what Di Shitian meant and immediately nodded in agreement.

"Enough with the lamenting—for now."

One item on the Heavenly Dao Golden List concerned the Qinglong Society.

Senior Xiaoyaozi currently oversaw the Qinglong Society's daily affairs, so this matter took priority.

"On the third day of the third month, where is Er Yue?"

"Your subordinate is here."

Outside the hall, the Ice Emperor and a Confucian scholar immediately stepped in quickly.

"Er Yue, do you know what the Long Yin Cave is?"

"On the third day of the third month, bring out the Long Yin Cave's secret key and let everyone take a look."

As one of the Four Dragon Leaders, Senior Xiaoyaozi looked down on rewards from his subordinates.

But this Long Yin Cave clearly wasn't ordinary.

Er Yue had prepared in advance—he spread open the Juan Sect scroll and read aloud.

While Er Yue spoke, the Ice Emperor handed over the Long Yin Cave's secret key without hesitation.

Though called a "secret key," it was truly nothing more than a large key made of unusual material.

Not gold, not iron—Senior Xiaoyaozi and the others applied a bit of true qi.

This strange key absorbed the true qi entirely, unharmed.

"Truly strange—this Long Yin Cave must be no ordinary place."

After passing the key among the four of them, each read the same thought in the others' eyes.

They then returned the key to the Ice Emperor.

Er Yue's intelligence matched Qin's reports closely.

The difference lay in Er Yue's final remark:

"Near the Long Yin Cave, it is said a minority tribe called Chamu guards it."

"Chamu?"

Though all four were well-traveled, none had ever heard this strange name.

"Very well. Based on this key and this intelligence:"

"This Long Yin Cave is likely one of the Thirty-Six Grotto-Heavens."

"If the First Dragon Leader were here, he would surely assign teams to seize it."

Senior Xiaoyaozi pondered a moment, then looked at Di Shitian:

"Xu Fu, though you are not yet a formal member of our society,"

"the secret key was awarded to your senior disciple, the Ice Emperor, and the Long Yin Cave lies in the western reaches of Yunzhou."

"After much thought, I believe this task should be entrusted to you."

Zhang Sanfeng, though one of the Seven Dragon Leaders, had fallen somewhat behind in strength.

So Senior Xiaoyaozi hoped he would focus on assimilating what he had gained and rapidly strengthen within the Qinglong Society.

The Water God Ancestor had sufficient strength, but he was alone and unfamiliar with Yunzhou.

As for Senior Xiaoyaozi himself, he needed to remain at Qinglong Peak to coordinate operations.

Thus, Di Shitian was the most suitable for this task.

Di Shitian's mind was sharp—he had already vaguely anticipated this arrangement.

"Fourth Dragon Leader, rest assured—I will take the Ice Emperor with me and retrieve the Long Yin Cave for our master."

The War God Temple mission was led by Senior Xiaoyaozi and Li Taibai; Di Shitian was merely assisting.

Now, for the Long Yin Cave mission, Di Shitian is in charge.

And the location is his home turf—Yunzhou!

If this task succeeds, when Ximen Wudi returns,

I will surely gain many benefits!

Thus, Di Shitian resolved to activate the Yunzhoutian Sect's power to ensure absolute success.

"Good! Then it's yours."

Senior Xiaoyaozi dropped the subject and turned to Er Yue again:

"Er Yue, how is the situation with the Fifth Dragon Leader?"

After the Mount Wudang incident, Li Taibai had gone south with Miaojiang Zhimeng to Miaojiang.

Though the Qinglong Society's spies in Miaojiang were fewer than in the Central Plains, Er Yue was now actively expanding them.

"The Fifth Dragon Leader has entered the Ten Thousand Mountains; in another half-month, he should reach Miaojiang."

As Er Yue spoke, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"Hmm? Why is he moving so slowly?"

Though the Ten Thousand Mountains and Miaojiang are vast, Li Taibai could traverse them back and forth in at most a single day if he pushed himself.

It's been almost a month now — is Li Taibai still wandering around in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains?

"Er, the Fifth Dragon Head's thoughts — this subordinate cannot guess them."

Eryue gave a wry smile.

Hearing this, Senior Xiaoyaozi instead guessed Li Taibai's thoughts directly.

Senior Xiaoyaozi had also taken a distant glance at Chimeng's figure and appearance.

Knowing Li Taibai's character — he loved to show off in front of others and was crazy about beautiful women.

With only the two of them here now, he would certainly seize the chance.

So walking slowly was only natural.

"Forget it, then let's not bother with him."

Senior Xiaoyaozi couldn't help but smile wryly too — if only he could be as carefree as Li Taibai!

"Here's what we'll do — send someone to follow him, and if there's any problem, or if he needs help from the Qinglong Society, report back at once."

"Yes!"

Eryue cupped his fist in acknowledgment.

"Fourth Dragon Head! Eryue requests an audience."

Just at that moment, Qiao Feng's voice came from outside.

Qiao Feng was the one who had recently felt Ximen Wudi's Sword From Beyond the Heavens at the closest range.

And that Sword From Beyond the Heavens was something Ximen Wudi had used to break open the Sword Realm in order to save him, sparing no cost.

On top of that, Qiao Feng's original mission had made everyone extremely curious.

Hearing that Qiao Feng had arrived, Senior Xiaoyaozi laughed out loud,

"Altar Master Qiao, please come in quickly."

312 — Does it have to hit a person so hard?

Qiao Feng entered with Li Qinglu, holding a bronze box, striding in with his head held high.

"Eryue greets the Fourth Dragon Head, the Seventh Dragon Head, and Hall Master Eryue!"

In the main hall, the only ones whose status was higher than Qiao Feng's were Senior Xiaoyaozi, Zhang Sanfeng, and Eryue.

Although Di Shitian and the Water Divine Ancestor's strength was high, the two of them had not yet been assigned positions or identities.

The Ice Sovereign was also an altar master of a sub-altar, just like Qiao Feng.

"Good! Altar Master Qiao, you've worked hard."

To have been worth Ximen Wudi breaking through the realm to unleash that Sword From Beyond the Heavens — one could see how great the crisis Qiao Feng had faced was.

Senior Xiaoyaozi took out a pill from his bosom and held it before Qiao Feng's eyes,