Chapter 960: Chapter 928: Shuanghu Mountain

Three days passed.

During these few days, Lu Ping, Li Zhilu, and Li Shuwan, the mother and daughter, had numerous interactions. The three of them became quite familiar, and now they could get along harmoniously.

Lu Ping didn’t plan to stay long at the Li family. After discussing with the Void Celestial Extreme Saint’s doppelganger, he decided to first rendezvous with it.

Then, they would head to the Heaven Mending Saint Realm together to help Li Zhilu with the Heart-removing Curse.

On Wen Xianhe’s side, Lu Ping no longer needed to hire her as a guide.

Upon being informed, Wen Xianhe cheerfully expressed her intention to leave the Li family, as she couldn’t stay there permanently.

Notably, after Li Qianye learned of this matter, he arranged for a family member to find Wen Xianhe a position as an Inspection Envoy in the city.

The daily work involved patrolling the city alongside Li family cultivators to maintain law and order.

The salary was thirty spirit stones per month, which was more stable and lucrative than being a guide.

This made Wen Xianhe very happy.

As for Lu Ping’s idea of going to the Heaven Mending Saint Realm,

neither Li Zhilu nor Li Shuwan, Li Qianye, or other Li family cultivators objected; they all nodded in agreement.

This was a welcome opportunity.

As for the title of Void Celestial Extreme Saint, the Li family didn’t know much about it.

Only Li Qianye seemed to recall something, an expression of deep reverence appearing in his eyes.

He remembered once attending a trade fair where someone was auctioning a retired magical artifact from the Void Celestial Extreme Saint, leading to a bidding war among several Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

Back then, he took note of the Void Celestial Extreme Saint, and later inquiries revealed that this was a Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch.

Lu Ping actually knew a Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch!

This meant Li Zhilu’s Heart-removing Curse could be cured.

Indeed, this was a fortuitous event.

"Go, go, it’s good to remove Zhilu’s Heart-removing Curse as soon as possible, many thanks to you, Senior."

Li Qianye laughed heartily, still temporarily unable to change his address, continuing to refer to Lu Ping as Senior.

With Li Zhilu in tow, Lu Ping set off, following the guidance of the Void Celestial Extreme Saint’s doppelganger, departing Yu Yang City, heading toward a place in Central Yunzhou called Shuanghu Mountain.

Central Yunzhou, vast and rich, is abundant in various cultivation resources.

Notably, the Celestial Fire Profound Crystal is famous, and its mines are held by the Heaven Mending Saint Realm, the second largest sect in Central Yunzhou.

Lu Ping and his companion did not fly directly to the Heaven Mending Saint Realm but instead spent three months traveling over three million miles to reach the territory of Shuanghu Mountain.

Shuanghu Mountain spans only over three hundred miles, but because it contains a Tier Seven Spiritual Vein and houses a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator, it is renowned in Central Yunzhou, hailed as one of the nine great holy mountains, on par with Taiyi Mountain where the Heaven Mending Saint Realm is located.

The master of Shuanghu Mountain is the Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch, the Void Celestial Extreme Saint.

Upon flying over this holy mountain, Lu Ping felt an unimaginably dense Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi surrounding them.

Breathing in, he absorbed pure Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, devoid of any impurities.

Lu Ping considered Cyan Lotus Mountain’s spirit vein to be decent, but compared to the one before him, it was diminutive in comparison.

"Just land in the Celestial Void Court in the mountain; I am still in secluded cultivation and will emerge in a few days."

The Void Celestial Extreme Saint’s doppelganger said with a smile. Possessing a trace of the Void Celestial Extreme Saint’s spiritual intelligence, it did not lose consciousness due to its original’s secluded cultivation and could convey the Void Celestial Extreme Saint’s instructions at any time.

"Alright."

Lu Ping nodded, maneuvering the flying ship to land on Shuanghu Mountain. The closer they approached, the denser the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi became.

Glancing down, they could see two large lakes adjacent to each other, with clear, sweet water, giving the mountain its name.

Furthermore, Lu Ping sensed several powerful presences appearing.

Based on the aura, these presences were not of human cultivators but seemed more like demon beasts.

Indeed, soon Lu Ping saw from afar that atop Shuanghu Mountain, three figures emerged—a Flood Dragon, a Black Eagle, and a Turtle.

"Don’t worry about them; those are spirit beasts I keep on the mountain to guard the place. They are relatively gentle in temperament."

The Void Celestial Extreme Saint’s doppelganger simply introduced, informing Lu Ping that no array had been set up on Shuanghu Mountain.

This was the confidence of a Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch.

Usually, no one dared to tread on Shuanghu Mountain carelessly, knowing a Divinity Transformation Stage cultivator resided there, to avoid provoking them.

Powerful forces like the Heavenly Control Sect and the Heaven Mending Saint Realm would warn their disciples not to tread there lightly.

Should they need to go, they must notify and get approval from the Void Celestial Extreme Saint first.

Even so, few dared to visit; only some of the Void Celestial Extreme Saint’s friends came occasionally.

As for the three spirit beasts, though meant to guard the mountain, they were mostly kept there like pets.

Usually, some demon beasts without spiritual intelligence would come and disturb the tranquility there.

At such times, these three spirit beasts would drive them away, acting as guardians.

These three spirit beasts, as introduced by the Void Celestial Extreme Saint’s doppelganger, are the Silver-Horned Thunder Flood Dragon, the Double-eyed White Tiger, and the Evergreen Turtle.

The Evergreen Turtle possesses Tier Five bloodline, known for its long lifespan, capable of living over ten thousand years, and its current strength has reached Mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivation.

The other two are still in Tier Four, in the late-stage Golden Core, with much room for evolution.

As Lu Ping and his companion descended with the flying ship, the Silver-Horned Thunder Flood Dragon was the first to move, soaring toward them, with lightning energy flowing over its enormous body, displaying a stance of intimidation and deterrence.

"A Golden Core Stage Flood Dragon."

Li Zhilu observed the Silver-Horned Thunder Flood Dragon’s approach, slightly surprised by its formidable essence.

To have such spirit beasts as guardians, the master of this holy mountain must possess extraordinary cultivation.

"This is not a place for you to tread. Leave swiftly."

Maintaining its original form, the Silver-Horned Thunder Flood Dragon, stretching over a hundred feet long, roamed in the air, looking majestic, exuding an aura of authority, speaking the human language to drive Lu Ping and his companion away.

Its double pupils, bright and icy, exuded an intimidating presence; just a glance made Li Zhilu feel a piercing chill, as if facing an eternal ice mountain.

Lu Ping’s expression shifted slightly, intending to state their purpose.

At this moment, the Void Celestial Sword Spirit flew out from Lu Ping, taking the form of a woman, floating in front of Lu Ping, staring at the Silver-Horned Thunder Flood Dragon.

"Huh?"

Upon seeing the Void Celestial Sword Spirit, the Silver-Horned Thunder Flood Dragon paused, with joy appearing in its previously cold eyes.

"Sister Snow, you’ve returned."

The Silver-Horned Thunder Flood Dragon spoke, with excitement in its voice, approaching the Void Celestial Sword Spirit and then transforming into the image of a middle-aged woman.