The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 302 - 301: World-Famous Painting: Lin Yun Slacking Off
Unlike Lin Yun’s smooth sailing, other people encountered all sorts of dangers.
Sea monsters stirred up storms, and the small boats would flip over at the drop of a hat.
Once a boat had capsized, it became all too easy for sea monsters to devour the people.
When Lin Yu reached the Secret Realm and did not find Lin Yun, she heightened her guard. She noticed the currents and winds were pushing the boat in one direction.
If this is a trial, then they must be meant to go against the current.
Lin Yu cleaved through the wind with a single sword stroke, steering the small boat upstream. When sea monsters passed beneath, sensing the fierce Sword Qi, they silently dived deeper.
Yuan Zidan stepping onto the small boat also felt a sense of familiarity.
This Secret Realm seemed tailor-made for him.
He even found the boat too slow and stepped onto the waves, walking as if on flat ground.
This is Skimming the Water Steps.
In order to cross the sea, all challengers were showing off their Divine Skills.
The stronger ones faced bigger waves, while those slightly weaker faced smaller waves.
Despite this, their ability to handle crises also varied.
Experts at the level of Dongfang Hongyue and the Snow Maiden, upon sighting a sea monster, would simply send it packing with a wave of their hand, while Green Snake could only flee in the face of sea monsters.
She could not defeat the sea monsters and now found herself in grave danger.
A giant shark was hunting her, and with her boat overturned, Green Snake had no choice but to reveal her Dharma Form, transforming into a large Green Snake and thrashing about in the water.
Being a snake that primarily lives on land, she could swim, but was no match for a sea monster; however, the limits of a creature can be broken.
Green Snake did not want to die. Crossing the Dragon Gate meant a chance to become a dragon. Who would want to perish inside a fish’s belly?
Besides, Bai Jiaojiao was certainly waiting for her to return!
Green Snake swam with all her might, the giant shark relentless in pursuit, yet she began to gain distance. Green Snake did not look back, and so she was sprinting desperately the whole time. Unnoticed by her, she passed through a layer of mist, and the next second, the scene changed: the sea was gone, replaced by a high mountain.
At the foot of the mountain, several groups were confronting each other.
These people were none other than the Snow Maiden, Bai Jiaojiao, Balder, Zhang Ling, and Yuan Ji. These five were standing on one side, opposite Dongfang Hongyue, Lin Yu, the Flower Fairy, and a man whom no one had seen before, who stood alone.
Discovering that another person had arrived, both confronting parties were pleased.
This must be one of our own!
Green Snake knew what to do and naturally went to Bai Jiaojiao’s side.
Bai Jiaojiao also felt relieved at last. After entering the trial, realizing she could not help at all, she had to take her own path. She did not encounter any danger along the way and had arrived here, initially alone with Lin Yu, but then the Snow Maiden arrived, followed by more and more people, making her wary of interacting with Lin Yu.
Some of the top powerhouses from the Grassland had entered, and Lin Yu’s side only had three people.
Lin Yun hadn’t shown up, and the Snow Maiden didn’t make a move either but just stared at Dongfang Hongyue, bristling with killing intent.
The past incident of being injured by her was one thing, but now that Lin Yun had been captured by her, the grudge had only deepened.
But unknown to her, Dongfang Hongyue was also panicking, wondering why Lin Yun still hadn’t shown up. Could he have encountered danger?
Xiao Qing was the tenth person to arrive at the foot of the mountain.
They were all at the foot of the mountain, and there was only one path leading up the mountain, obstructed by a barrier of light. Next to it stood a huge rock with the words "Book Mountain" inscribed upon it.
When Xiao Qing appeared, the boulder inscribed with "Book Mountain" flared with light, and an old man emerged from within it.
The old man had white hair and beard, his face covered with wrinkles. Dressed in a blue Confucian robe and holding a bamboo slip, he seemed to possess the air of an immortal.
The moment the old man appeared, he drew the attention of everyone present, with the sole exception of Yuan Zidan, who harbored dissatisfaction.
After his flashy entrance, no one paid attention to him!
Both sides regarded him as some Loose Cultivator who had successfully passed the challenge. As long as he didn’t join the opposing side, there was no need to pay him any heed.
This wasn’t his home ground, and Yuan Zidan did not have the courage to challenge both parties. So, he stood in a corner, silently swearing to himself that one day, they would have to take notice of him!
However, upon the old man’s arrival, everyone turned their sight toward him.
What, am I, a fine young man, not as striking as an old man?
"Strange indeed, why has the Mountain and Sea Pass opened today?"
The old man muttered to himself, then opened the scroll to look it over, and murmured again, "Truly, it is today. I actually remembered it incorrectly!"
Seeing his eccentric behavior, the Snow Maiden couldn’t help but ask, "Old sir, may I ask what is this place?"
The Snow Maiden was most bewildered, as the Grand Shaman had not mentioned anything about the inheritance to her. She had merely come along to watch the excitement and entered without knowing what purpose the place served.
This question prompted the old man to look at the Snow Maiden. After seeing her, he glanced over everyone once more and exclaimed with a smile, "Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Xuanwu, the heirs of the Four Kings all gathered in one place, how intriguing."
Upon hearing his words, everyone except Yuan Zidan was confused. The heirs of the Four Kings, what was that?
Yuan Zidan was shocked inside, as he had thought that the heirs of the three kings no longer existed. He hadn’t expected them to be all assembled here.
He silently memorized everyone’s appearance; in the future, these people might be his rivals.
The only one who had a clue was Lin Yu. She didn’t know what the Four Kings were, but she knew she was of the White Tiger Destiny. If the Four Kings corresponded to the four symbols, then she would naturally be one of them.
"I am the Book Immortal, the keeper of the Mountain and Sea Pass. According to the rules set long ago, the first ten individuals who make it past the Sea Pass may ask me one question they most wish to know. Then, you may choose whether to ascend the mountain or not. The Mountain Pass is different from the Sea Pass. Being devoured by a beast in the Sea Pass only results in some loss of Vital Essence, and one will return to the Mortal Realm.
If one dies in the Mountain Pass, then they truly die. All of you who have come this far are individuals with resolute hearts and profound fortune. There’s no need to forfeit your cultivation for some external possession."
Lin Yu had been somewhat worried about Lin Yun, but now knowing that failing the challenge would only result in some loss of Vital Essence, she finally felt relieved.
Dongfang Hongyue, hearing the words of the Book Immortal, suddenly became excited. She had been eager to look for Yuxuan, not expecting such good fortune on this journey, and she found it almost too good to be true.
"Do you know the correct answer to any question we might have? Are there things you do not know?"
Questioned thus, the Book Immortal’s expression became one of pride as he replied, "From five thousand years before the Heaven Creation until five thousand years after this era, there is nothing under heaven, in the Divine Realm or the Netherworld, that I do not know. If it weren’t for my knowledge of too many secrets, which is not tolerated by the Heavenly Dao, I would not need to hide here. You dare question me? Just wait and see when I answer questions for the others; that will show you."
"No offense at all, old sir, please don’t be angry. I’m just a mortal who knows nothing of the divine mysteries. Please forgive me and don’t take me for just another foolish person," Dongfang Hongyue quickly apologized.
Lin Yu and the Flower Fairy glanced at each other.
Well, well, can you as the Demon Lord submit so readily? 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
Bowing to pressure so quickly, do you have any dignity left as the Demon Lord?
The Book Immortal, seeing Dongfang Hongyue admit her error, was also a bit surprised. Most talented individuals are arrogant due to their abilities, full of pride. This person, however, was different from the rest.
"Enough, enough. I won’t hold you to account, little girl. I’ll just penalize you lightly and let you be the last to ask," he said.
