Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 274 - 203: Jade Divine Palace

Dayu Kingdom, within the coastal region.

In the vast sky above the sea, one could see numerous escape lights shuttling back and forth, occasionally diving into the sea.

Relying on the mountains to live off them, relying on the sea to sustain life.

The coastal region of Dayu is filled with items like Spirit Pearl Jade Shell, along with scattered undersea Spiritual Gold and Spirit Grass, providing many Qi Refining Cultivators the means to trade for Spirit Stones and sustain their cultivation.

In the farther regions, teams led by Foundation Establishment masters hunt powerful demon beasts in Fubo Sea — a risky endeavor, but with greater rewards.

"This vast sea of hundreds of thousands of miles has indeed supported many cultivators."

Zhang Yao, witnessing this scene, felt a slight sense of emotion.

He had flown for more than three days, crossing the entire Fubo Sea, and had seen many minor Sects and small Noble Families scattered across the sea islands, without forming any major force.

Along the coast of Fubo Sea, there were numerous countries, but in true sense, only Da Li and Dayu were considered major countries.

Dayu not only lies to the east of Fubo Sea, but it's also located at the easternmost part of the Southwest Land. Beyond Dayu's desolate border zone lies the Southern Countries within the Hundred Countries of Central Plains' domain.

"Buzz!"

Zhang Yao extended his formidable Divine Thought, spreading it in all directions.

With the blessing of the 'Array of Ten Thousand Souls' Thoughts', his Power of Divine Soul and Divine Thought was not as advantageous as his Magical Power, yet it still surpassed an ordinary Late stage Golden Core.

Such a powerful Divine Thought could cover an area of several thousands of feet both above and below, including many Qi Refining Cultivators traversing with escape light in this region.

Soon, he locked onto a Late stage Qi Refining Cultivator who was casting a spell on the sea surface, preparing to dive beneath.

"Swish..."

In complete silence, Zhang Yao executed the Soul Searching Secret Technique, letting his Divine Thought infiltrate the Divine Soul of that Late stage Qi Refining Cultivator, flipping through his memories in search of Fuhai Sect's mountain gate location.

"Hmm?"

Zhang Yao raised an eyebrow, seemingly surprised at the result:

"Fuhai Sect's mountain gate has been relocated to the Luoxia Mountain Range?"

"It seems their situation is quite dire... Nonetheless, having an ally for now means it's not the worst situation."

Within the territory of Dayu, there are four major Golden Core Level forces — Luoxia Sect, Celestial Demon Sect, Changbai Sword Sect, and Xu Ling Sect.

The Luoxia Mountain Range is where Luoxia Sect's mountain gate is located. Lord Haihe has moved the Floating Island on the sky to the Luoxia Mountain Range, evidently with an intent to 'unite forces to resist enemies'.

"So the current situation in Da Yu Cultivation Realm is that Fuhai Sect and Luoxia Sect are joining forces against Celestial Demon Sect, Changbai Sword Sect, and Xu Ling sect?"

In Zhang Yao's mind, his thoughts flickered slightly:

"There must be some hidden secrets within... I should see for myself."

With this thought, he maneuvered the escape light and flew swiftly toward the north.

...

North of Dayu, Luoxia Mountain Range.

The Luoxia Mountain Range, stretching over a thousand miles, isn't particularly majestic in the north of Dayu, yet it harbors one of the best Spirit Veins in Dayu's territory.

Since five years ago:

Fuhai Sect moved its mountain gate, Floating Island on the sky, from the firmly established coastal area to above the Luoxia Mountain Range.

This is equivalent to the two major sects sharing a medium Spirit Vein, which caused dissatisfaction among many of Luoxia Sect's disciples, but under the firm opposition of the sect's Golden Core Ancestor 'Fairy Xiaguang', the dissenting voices were suppressed.

After five years, the upper-level relationship between the two sects has become quite harmonious, but a vague hostility still exists among the disciples in the middle and lower levels.

On this day:

In a gorge within Luoxia Sect's mountain gate.

The Golden Core Ancestor 'Fairy Xiaguang' of Luoxia Sect was meeting with Haihe Ancestor of Fuhai Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Hai He."

Fairy Luoxia, dressed in a colorful palace gown and wearing a rainbow-lighted gem hairpin, appeared slightly solemn:

"The date for the second opening of Jade Divine Palace is drawing nearer and nearer."

"At that time, the two of us must enter the Jade Divine Palace, but without someone guarding the sect, I'm afraid Celestial Demon Sect won't miss the opportunity!"

"Moreover, we are ultimately weaker, unable to compete with the three of them in Jade Divine Palace, and there's even the risk of falling..."

She paused for a moment before asking:

"When exactly can this Elder Qingxu arrive, whom you mentioned?"

"Fairy, rest assured."

Haihe Ancestor spoke with a confident expression:

"I recently sent a Foundation Establishment master to Da Li with a congratulatory gift, and she returned from Da Li two days ago."

"She brings definite news that Elder Qingxu has promised to come to Dayu in the near future, so the timing should be within these few days."

"That's good then."

Hearing this, Fairy Xiaguang also breathed a sigh of relief, but she couldn't help but feel a trace of worry:

"I have some knowledge of this Elder Qingxu's reputation."

"He's a cultivator of the Path of Array Refining and Body Integration, far more potent than others at the same stage, even defeating several Golden Cores of Da Li combined, leaving them no choice but to submit."

"But if he acts overbearing and behaves erratically, we might not have the means to counterbalance him..."

This was what concerned her the most:

In the struggle for the Jade Divine Palace, she and Haihe Ancestor, due to circumstances, had little choice but to bring in external assistance, yet were worried it might lead to a greater calamity.

"He should be relatively easy to get along with…"

Haihe Ancestor hesitated slightly upon hearing this.

He instinctively wanted to defend his friend, but remembering past rumors left him with some doubts and an uncertain tone.

Is this renowned Elder Qingxu still the same Lord Qingxu he once knew back in the day?