Checking in for 100,000 Years-Chapter 743: River of Time
Before entering Langya Mountain, Ye Yun set his cultivation base to the Third Level of the Life and Death Realm and also changed his appearance. The Ruyi Jade Spider’s cultivation was at the First Level of the Life and Death Realm. This low-key approach was naturally to avoid attracting attention. Thus, in the eyes of the Eternal Realm youth, they were merely cultivators at the Life and Death Realm. Their presence was minimal.
"Envoy Lord, immortality is the lifelong pursuit of all cultivators, and a common person like myself is naturally no exception..." Ye Yun feigned shock, clasping his fists as he spoke with urgency.
"That’s good!" Seeing Ye Yun was so receptive, the feather-robed youth smiled. He gestured with his hand and said softly, "This Jade Bottle of Peach Blossom Pond water is entrusted to you. Keep it for when you brew the Nine Grades Shaohua in the future." With that, he tossed the Jade Bottle over. Ye Yun reached out and caught the Jade Bottle. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚
"You come with me. As for that little girl, let her go back..." the feather-robed youth said to Ye Yun with deep meaning.
"My Lord, I alone am not capable enough to brew the Nine Grades Shaohua; I need my sister’s help!" Ye Yun shrugged and explained with a smile.
"It requires two people?" The feather-robed youth was slightly taken aback. He hesitated for a few seconds, then nodded. "Very well, both of you come with me then!"
"Okay," Ye Yun agreed.
WHOOSH...
The feather-robed youth soared into the air, with Ye Yun and the Ruyi Jade Spider following closely. The three of them left Langya Mountain and flew for several thousand li in a southwesterly direction before the feather-robed youth stopped above a valley.
"Open!"
The feather-robed youth formed a spell with both hands, casting it into the void ahead. The void fluctuated, and a spatial portal silently appeared.
Ye Yun peered inside. Beyond the Void Portal was a hazy, cyan gas, and from within it, the faint sound of rushing water, "WHOOSH," could be heard.
Ye Yun frowned. He immediately activated his visual prowess and gazed into the depths of the cyan mist. A great golden river surged ceaselessly, its waters producing a thunderous roar that grew louder as it approached from afar.
Quite interesting... Looking at this unique golden river, Ye Yun’s eyes flickered, as if he had discovered something remarkable.
"Follow me!" The feather-robed youth waved his hand and entered the Void Portal first. Ye Yun and the Ruyi Jade Spider flew in after him. A gentle light immediately enveloped the three of them, shielding them from the encroaching cyan gas.
"My Lord, why is there a sound of water?" Ye Yun asked, feigning ignorance as his ears twitched.
"My Changhe Immortal Palace is naturally situated within a great river. What’s so strange about hearing the sound of water?" the feather-robed youth replied with a proud smile. Propelled by his Mana, the protective barrier of light carried the three of them swiftly forward.
WHOOSH... WHOOSH...
The sound of water grew increasingly louder. Gradually, a great golden river materialized before them, surging endlessly. This turbulent golden river emerged from the void and flowed back into it, its source and destination impossible to discern. Standing beside the great river, a profound sense of the vastness and vicissitudes of time welled up in their hearts.
"Isn’t it breathtaking?" The feather-robed youth stood by the river with his hands behind his back, gazing leisurely at the golden river with a light chuckle.
"Indeed, it is breathtaking," Ye Yun nodded, again feigning an expression of shock.
"What kind of river is this? Why does it flow in the void?" Ruyi Jade Spider asked, her voice as crisp and clear as a silver bell.
"This is the River of Time. It is born from endless ages, vanishes into endless ages, an eternal cycle without end, unchanging since ancient times..." the feather-robed youth replied solemnly, his voice low.
The River of Time? Ye Yun raised an eyebrow, a flicker of understanding in his eyes.
"Come with me!" The feather-robed youth took out a small golden boat. It was initially only palm-sized, but after he released it, it flew down beside his feet and expanded to a length of one zhang. This golden boat exuded an ancient, vicissitudinous aura of time. It flickered in and out of existence within the space, seeming almost illusory.
The feather-robed youth stepped onto the golden boat. Ye Yun followed. The Ruyi Jade Spider leaped lightly, like an agile wildcat, and also landed on the golden boat.
"This is the Boat of Time. Without this vessel, the three of us would be reduced to particles of time by this River of Time..." the feather-robed youth explained. His voice was soft and gentle, yet anyone could detect an underlying tone of superiority, as if he stood above all living beings.
"Truly an eye-opening experience!" Ye Yun exclaimed. His words were half-truth, half-pretense. He genuinely hadn’t expected the Changhe Immortal Palace to be like this; it was somewhat beyond his expectations. The river. The River of Time. This mysterious Changhe Immortal Palace must be located within a certain segment of this River of Time.
SHUSH... SHUSH...
The golden boat, enveloped in brilliant golden light, sailed along the River of Time. The Ruyi Jade Spider leaned against the boat’s railing, gazing into the River of Time as if searching for something in its waters.
"Little girl, be careful! If you fall in, no one will be able to save you!" the feather-robed youth frowned and warned urgently.
"I’ll be careful," the Ruyi Jade Spider giggled, not taking his warning to heart.
Watching the golden river water surge beneath the boat, occasionally splashing up golden spray, the Ruyi Jade Spider impulsively reached out, wanting to catch the droplets.
"Don’t be mischievous!" A large hand suddenly blocked the Ruyi Jade Spider’s chubby little hand. Ye Yun stood beside her.
"Oh, okay!" The Ruyi Jade Spider stuck out her tongue, swallowing back the word "Master."
Seeing this "brother" stop his "sister," the feather-robed youth inwardly sighed in relief. It took so much effort to find a brewing genius capable of making Nine Grades Shaohua. She absolutely cannot meet with any mishap en route... he thought to himself.
「Three days later」
As the golden boat sailed on the River of Time, Ye Yun finally saw an ancient golden palace. It stood amidst the surging River of Time, constantly bobbing in the water, creating an illusion that made it difficult to tell if it was real or an apparition.
"We’ve arrived at the Changhe Immortal Palace!" the Ruyi Jade Spider suddenly exclaimed in surprise.
"Yes! This is our Changhe Immortal Palace. From the outside, it appears to be a palace, but inside, it’s actually a Miniature World!" the feather-robed youth explained proudly.
"Sir, then what are we waiting for?" the Ruyi Jade Spider giggled, urging him on.
"Alright!"
As the feather-robed youth’s Mana surged, the golden boat abruptly accelerated, shooting towards the ancient golden palace in the distance like a golden arrow.
HUM!
The ancient golden Changhe Immortal Palace suddenly vibrated, sending out a ripple as the golden boat plunged straight into it.
Their vision blurred for a moment. Then, a bright and refreshing world unfolded before their eyes. Blue skies, white clouds, a radiant sun, and lush green grass. Amidst the rolling hills, various rare and exotic beasts could be seen everywhere. Ye Yun scanned the surroundings and found that this Miniature World was quite spacious, comparable in size to the Fairy Pond Small World.
WHOOSH!
A cyan shadow flashed. A stunningly beautiful young woman, holding a willow branch, appeared out of thin air before the three of them, a smile gracing her lips.
"Greetings, Painting Immortal," the feather-robed youth immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing her.
The young beauty known as the Painting Immortal appraised Ye Yun and the exquisitely carved jade-like little girl. Her eyes suddenly lit up, and a smile spread across her face. "Long River Envoy, you’ve brought two outsiders here. Could it be... that someone has finally managed to brew the highest-grade Nine Grades Shaohua?" she asked with a smile.
