Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 229 - 179: A Worthy Death

Now just waiting for news of the Old Ape's passing, some immortal sects and forces will surely make moves against the Hundred Beasts Mountain.

The news of Shen Wenyan's death reached Luoxia Mountain, and in her grief, Wei Qiuling prepared to use this opportunity to add fuel to the fire against Hundred Beasts Mountain, to make Shen Wenyan's death more worthwhile.

Thus, just a few days after the big battle at Hundred Beasts Mountain, a news spread throughout the Qishan Cultivation Realm.

The news claimed that Shen Wenyan self-destructed a Female Essence Wisdom Pearl formed from the Bai Ze Auspicious Beast at Hundred Beasts Mountain. The power of that Female Essence Wisdom Pearl is so miraculous that it surely won't dissipate completely.

Though suffering great losses, that place in the mountain gate and the disciples within the Hundred Beasts Mountain will surely be affected by the power of the Female Essence Wisdom Pearl.

At first glance, this news seems to be nothing, but after it spread, it sparked other thoughts in some people's minds.

After the battle, although Hundred Beasts Mountain chose to first repair the Mountain Protection Array and close the mountain to protect itself.

Such a large immortal sect can't completely sever ties with the outside world.

Some disciples of Hundred Beasts Mountain who went out on missions began to mysteriously disappear, and there were many sneaky figures outside the mountain gate of Hundred Beasts Mountain.

On the Purple Cloud Peak of Luoxia Mountain, Le Zhiyi looked at Wei Qiuling and said, "The attention of all the immortal sects and forces is now attracted to Hundred Beasts Mountain. Once Wen'an has results over there, we must quickly send the fox spirit mother and daughter to Yangnao Land."

"The sect forces from Danzhou and even the Demon King in the mountains will soon get news of the Female Essence Wisdom Pearl, and they might come to Qishan to investigate."

"If they discover that the fox spirit mother and daughter are at our Luoxia Mountain, it will probably be very dangerous."

Hearing this, Wei Qiuling sighed heavily, her face filled with worry.

"Hu Mei'er was already injured, now knowing that Second Brother has perished and his Dao Heart is nearly shattered, the situation is very bad."

"Although Elder Sun has already treated her in time, he could only relieve her condition."

Elder Sun said that if this continues, it could potentially cause her injuries to deteriorate, making it difficult for her to maintain a human form, causing her to revert back to a demon beast form.

Hearing this, Le Zhiyi sighed helplessly and shook her head, "Sometimes demon beasts are purer than humans; this fox demon's deep love for Shen Wenyan is rare, but it comes at a cost for the child..."

"Now, the Hundred Beasts Mountain is no longer a concern, and the other immortal sects in Qishan don't have any particular intent, but we still need to worry about the Suihuo Sect."

When mentioning the Suihuo Sect, Le Zhiyi's expression became uncharacteristically serious.

Wei Qiuling, hearing this, had a subtle change in expression and spoke immediately, "Master, have you found out any secrets about the Suihuo Sect?"

Le Zhiyi nodded slightly, "This Suihuo Sect has been secluded in Qishan for many years, always acting independently, and our various immortal sects were still deceived by them."

"After careful investigation during this period, we finally found some clues..."

"If our speculations are correct, this Suihuo Sect might be even more difficult to deal with than Hundred Beasts Mountain."

As she spoke, Le Zhiyi suddenly smiled lightly, "This matter is not just the concern of our Luoxia Mountain alone, so you need not worry too much for now."

"This time, with the help of the Shen Family, Luoxia Mountain has gotten closer to the Vajra Sect and the Celestial Talisman Sect."

"Wen'an's visit to Cyan Ruo Sword House also established a connection with them, which is an opportunity for Luoxia Mountain."

"Leave the matters of Yangnao Land to you, while I handle the affairs in Danzhou."

"Whether Luoxia Mountain can rise depends on the two of us, Master and disciple."

Wei Qiuling nodded.

She also felt that now was the best opportunity for Luoxia Mountain, and if they missed it, it would prove that Luoxia Mountain is not destined for glory.

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Cyan Ruo Sword House.

Shen Wen'an held a Cyan Bamboo Longsword quietly standing at the base of Yin Sword Peak, gazing up at the towering peak.

After emerging from the Sword Inquiry Cave, he had intended to challenge the third level, but was stopped by Chu Yuanfeng.

Chu Yuanfeng handed him this Cyan Bamboo Longsword, saying it was given by Lingshan Sword Immortal, and instructing him to bring the Cyan Bamboo Sword to the barrier of Danzhou and Yangnao Land, and activate the sword intent within it using Sword Essence.

Though Shen Wen'an didn't understand the purpose of Lingshan Sword Immortal's actions, since the message was given, it was a gesture of goodwill.

The purpose of his trip had been achieved.

Feeling the pure sword intent in the Cyan Bamboo Sword, Shen Wen'an bowed towards Yin Sword Peak of Cyan Ruo Sword House, then immediately used sword control to leave Cyan Ruo Sword House.

Upon returning to Luoxia Mountain, he learned that his Second Brother, Shen Wenyan, had already been found during the time he went to Cyan Ruo Sword House, and had alone fought his way to Hundred Beasts Mountain.

He fiercely broke through the grand array of Hundred Beasts Mountain and severely injured the Old Ape, leaving it on the brink of death.

But he ultimately exhausted himself and died on Hundred Beasts Mountain.

Wei Qiuling, upon telling him this, had already secretly circulated Spiritual Power, preparing to restrain a possibly out-of-control Shen Wen'an.

However, Shen Wen'an only tightly gripped the long sword in his hand and did not, as expected, rush up to Hundred Beasts Mountain recklessly. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

"How about the mother and daughter of Li'Er?"

The aura surging from his body was slowly subdued, and he spoke with a calm voice.

Seeing this, Wei Qiuling secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, "They are on Purple Cloud Peak, Sister Mei'Er's health has some issues..."

She immediately explained Hu Mei'er's situation following Shen Wenyan's death.

Shen Wen'an nodded and then said, "I want to take them home."

He knew his brother well, aware that he risked his life to emerge from the depths of Qishan, aiming to bring the mother and daughter back to the Shen Family, so their parents could meet their daughter-in-law and granddaughter.

Based on his past temperament, upon learning of his brother's death, he would have inevitably charged up to Hundred Beasts Mountain seeking revenge, unwilling to swallow his anger even if it meant dying in battle.

Yet the sword trials at Cyan Ruo Sword House had taught him a lesson.

His sword was a protective sword.

It protected his family, the entire Shen Family.

Right now, the Shen Family was still too weak; any unexpected move on his part could destroy the decades of patience and efforts by his father and brother in an instant.

Second Brother Shen Wenyan chose to show the cultivators of Danzhou that the Female Essence Wisdom Pearl was gone, yet it was uncertain whether some enraged cultivators would take action against the mother and daughter; the best way was to quickly bring them back to Yangnao Land, away from those people's sight.

Wei Qiuling nodded, "Master shares this view, Danzhou is indeed too dangerous."

"Let me take you to meet them."

The couple arrived at a charming bamboo hut courtyard.

In the courtyard, Hu Mei'er sat blankly, on the bamboo bed before her, little Shen Li was able to climb up and around, playing mischievously with her mother.

Hu Mei'er's expression was sorrowful, her aura extremely unstable, and under her disheveled hair, a pair of fox ears covered with white fur had already emerged.

Wei Qiuling and Shen Wen'an came forward, noticing her condition, both looking grave.

"Sister Mei'Er, this is Wen'an."

Wei Qiuling hesitated slightly, then softly spoke.

Hu Mei'er came back to her senses, slowly turned her head towards Shen Wen'an, whose face resembled Shen Wenyan's, and tears fell from her eyes.

At that moment, Wei Qiuling finally saw in her expression the so-called "heart has died."

It was a state where all vitality and spirit lost their upward momentum of belief.

"Yiya…"

Little Shen Li climbed to her side, clutching her clothes as she stood up unsteadily, reaching out her small hand, giggling, to catch the tears falling from her face.

Shen Wen'an seeing this scene, felt a pang in his heart.

"Sister Mei'Er, I'm here to take you and your daughter home for Second Brother..."

"Home..." Hu Mei'er murmured, suddenly giving a bitter smile, tears continuously welling from her eyes, gently caressing little Shen Li's face as she choked, "Where is my husband?"

"He said he would take me and Li'Er home..."

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