Chapter 68: The Wind Separates the Palace of Essence and Spirit

  The wooden element condensed into sword threads, bursting out in all directions, and then condensing again, coming and going like lightning. The giant monster, although extremely agile in the water, couldn't dodge it either, stirring up the seawater to churn and roll, finally letting out a painful roar and fleeing far away!

  Muyuan, however, was relentless and immediately followed closely, with the tide flowing most skilled in controlling water, among which there was also the Kui Water Hidden Dragon Escape Method, which was one of the five elements of water escape, that monster was fast, but couldn't shake off Muyuan!

  With a slight movement of her mind, she saw the two strands of aura disappear into the distance. Her heart stirred, and with a wave of her long sleeve, she also slipped underwater! She was naturally talented and diligent in her cultivation, although not as smooth as Mu Yuan's, but her daily efforts to cultivate the tide were also greatly beneficial. This Water Hidden Dragon Escape was not difficult to master, and she knew that she had transformed into a gentle stream of water, closely following him!

  The giant monster churned the waves, going hundreds of miles in one go. Mu Yuan was getting a bit frustrated with the chase and was about to give up when he saw the giant monster flick its tail and dive straight down. As they approached the seabed, Mu Yuan felt some pressure, and suddenly, a magnificent underwater palace appeared before his eyes, shining brightly with thousands of lights that dazzled his vision!

  "It can't be the Dragon Palace under the sea!" Mu Yuan was just doubting in his heart when he saw the giant monster parting the water flow, one head plunged into it. Before he could decide whether to continue rushing in, a loud crash sounded, and a row of shrimp soldiers and crab generals wearing bright silver armor rushed out, forming an array. The first was a fish-headed monster, holding a huge square heavenly painting halberd, with a cold and stern light. With a wave of his right hand, "Take him down!"

  "Wow, really great!" Mu Yuan hadn't even had time to speak when all the sea creatures suddenly swarmed up, their hands holding various long spears and iron swords, all coming to greet him!

  Muyuan gazed out and saw that these refined monsters were all at the level of refining Qi, but somehow they had transformed into human-bodied monster-headed creatures. Although the enemy was numerous and powerful, Muyuan was not concerned in the slightest. He released the Six Harmony Cold Wood Sword Marbles, which transformed into six towering cold wood trees, their branches dancing wildly, driving back the attacking shrimp soldiers and crab generals, and even wrapping many of them up with their branches, causing them to shout and struggle to break free!

  The leading fish-headed monster let out a loud roar, sweeping its halberd horizontally, and a sharp divine light burst forth, actually knocking open one of Mokuren's sword pellets. Mokuren exclaimed, "Hmph!", as he poured in his true energy, and the cold air emanating from the great tree surged forth, instantly freezing the fish-headed monster solid with the combined power of the Tidal Flowing Frost Divine Light Technique, turning it into an ice sculpture!

  In the golden palace, a burst of golden light suddenly appeared, followed by a loud clap of thunder and a long whistle. Then, lightning flashed in all directions, and the sound of thunder rumbled on. A black shadow flew across the sky, causing Mu Yuan's mind to shake violently. The Six Harmony Sword Marbles transformed into six streams of light and flew back into his hand!

  A figure appeared before him, wearing a light purple long gown with a nine-clawed golden dragon embroidered on it with gold thread. An aura of majesty and power radiated from him. Mu Yuan's heart was slightly settled as he looked at the soldiers who had been thrown to the ground. He sighed inwardly, "Young people are too impulsive, how could they attack someone else's subordinates without reason? It's truly a sin!"

  The man's eyes widened, his aura radiating in all directions. With a flick of his finger, a golden light burst forth, shattering the ice crystal that had encased the Fish Head Monster. He stared at Mu Yuan, "Fellow Daoist, why did you harm my subordinate?"

  Although it was a question, an overbearing aura was conveyed, Mu Yuan had always been casual and had never seen such an overbearing person before. Moreover, he himself was in the wrong, so his heart was nervous as he cupped his fists and said, "This is because one of your subordinates, a giant monster, wanted to attack the ship I'm on, that's why I took action!"

  The man in purple robe snorted coldly and punched out with his right fist, causing the water to churn. "First take a punch from me and see if you're qualified to speak!"

  The surging waves rushed forward, and Mu Yuan suddenly felt a great increase in pressure. A few points of vigilance rose in his heart towards the purple-robed man. The Six Harmony Sword Marbles combined into one place, transforming into a cyan rainbow that welcomed the punch head-on!

  Zi Wei arrived while Mu Yuan was entangled with those small soldiers, but just observed from the side. Seeing Mu Yuan's exquisite swordsmanship, he also admired it in his heart. When the purple-robed man appeared, he secretly grasped the hilt of his sword, ready to strike at any moment!

  Two sword auras clashed, and a burst of electrical light flashed, Mu Yuan's body shook violently, feeling an electric current surging in, which was immediately absorbed by a talisman in his dantian, transforming into the Dragon King's energy, making him slightly better.

  The man in purple robes exclaimed, "Huh?" and with a wave of his hands, a lone, scale-covered dragon suddenly materialized from thin air, its claws outstretched as it pounced.

  "This guy is indeed related to the dragon clan, unfortunately, he didn't cultivate the Dragon King's movement, and his body is probably a Jiaolong, not a true dragon!"

  In his heart, Mu Yuan had a secret plan, but his hands didn't slow down. The Bi Mu sword transformed into a giant green dragon made of cyan light, entwining with the purple-robed man's illusory green snake. The Liu He sword orb also shone brightly, releasing a cold aura that seemed to dance in the air. Countless ice crystals fell like hailstones, and for a moment, even the purple-robed man couldn't cope!

  The quality of the Liuhexian Sword Pill is much higher than that of the Bimuyu Thunder Sword, but in terms of fierce power, it can't compare to the Bimuyu Thunder Sword. The purple-robed man's transformed dragon was covered in divine light and surrounded by electric lights, entwining with Mu Yuan's sword dragon.

  After a while, Mu Yuan finally confirmed that the purple-robed man was also on the path of cultivating the Undying Divine Demon, but his own cultivation method was not particularly brilliant. He seemed to be subtly suppressed by the Dragon King's momentum. Every time the dragon's electric light passed through the Bi Mu Thunder Sword, it caused no small numbness to Mu Yuan himself, but as soon as he circulated the Dragon King's energy, he could immediately dissolve and resolve it.

  The ice crystal released by Liuhe Sword Pill occasionally broke through the purple-robed man's defensive aura, hitting his body, but only splashing out a few sparks, like gold and iron colliding, the ice crystal shattered completely. The purple-robed man merely frowned slightly, and for a moment neither of them could gain the upper hand over the other, both feeling a sense of admiration for each other!

  Mu Yuan still had a trump card that he hadn't used, the Longevity Sword was sharp and unmatched, until now, he hadn't met anyone who could withstand its edge. It's just that the opponent might have an ace up their sleeve, but it wasn't a mortal grudge, so why take it to that extreme?

  As he thought of this, Mu Yuan slightly retracted the sword light, and the Six Harmony Sword Formation halted its momentum. The purple-robed man was also clever, and the two of them parted ways with a single clash of their swords. The purple-robed man thought to himself, "This person's magical powers are not low, just right for use as an assistant. In two days' time, it will be the battle against those few crawling worms for control of the Lingyuan Reef. With this added strength, our chances of victory will certainly increase greatly!"

  At this point, he smiled and said, "This Taoist friend has a good method, why don't you come to my palace for a sit?"

  Mu Yuan smiled slightly, and before he could respond, Qi Wei floated up gently and said coldly, "Don't forget, we still have to go to Ning Xiao, why bother lingering here!"

  Mu Yuan was unhappy in his heart and had no intention of going anyway. Upon hearing Qi Wei say this, "A fellow Daoist's kindness is just too much trouble!"

  She smoothed her clothes and walked towards the palace, Qi Wei's face turned cold for a moment, but she remembered what her master had said before they left - to listen more on the road, so she furrowed her brow and followed behind.

  The outer palace was surrounded by a layer of water curtain, inlaid with beads that repelled water, and the surrounding seawater could not enter. However, the inside was filled with colorful night pearls, illuminating the entire palace as bright as day. The architecture was also extremely luxurious, with white jade carvings, glazed tiles on the roof, and treasures shining everywhere. Large coral trees were planted in pots, their red color like jade, making the scene extremely grand and magnificent. Mu Yuan was amazed and speechless, thinking to himself that if this place was already so incredible, he wondered what the legendary Dragon Palace would be like!

  When the three of them sat down, some mermaids in long dresses with trailing hems and lotus steps came forward, swaying their slender waists as they presented fragrant tea and fresh fruit. The man in purple robes then smiled and introduced himself, "I am Ao Lie, the master of this Wind Separation Palace. I don't know what to call you two?"

  Mu Yuan smiled and said, "I am Bing Chengzi of the Ice God Sect. This is my senior sister, Bing Wei'er. Brother Ao's palace is indeed magnificent, it's the most beautiful one I've ever seen in my life!"

  This is indeed true, when it comes to luxury and grandeur, all Taoist practitioners know that the Dragon Palace is the most magnificent. Many Taoist sects have buildings with a sense of elegance and refinement, not to mention splendor. Some say that the majestic Kunlun Mountains, the Windy Peak, and the Windy Pavilion are the most magnificent examples of Taoist architecture, situated at the top of the world, floating above the clouds, overlooking the world below. However, Mu Yuan has never been there, but I imagine that even if it's beautiful, it can't compare to this place!

  "I just heard that the two of you are going to Jingxue, coincidentally my palace has a deep sea bottom Jingxue connected to it, you two might as well come and take a look. If it's suitable, there's no need to rush to other places. I'd also like to discuss some Daoist methods for refining Qi with Ice City Sub."

  "Oh?" Mu Yuan was slightly surprised, but didn't think that Ao Lie would be so enthusiastic. As the saying goes, "No news is good news", if someone is being overly polite, they must have an ulterior motive. But Mu Yuan didn't care, a free gift wasn't something to be refused, and he smiled, saying "Then I'll have to trouble you!"

  Ao Lie laughed and thought to himself, "You've benefited from me, so when the time comes, you'll have to help me out. It's not like I'm asking for much, just a small favor in return. Besides, this place is connected to others, and it's all about give-and-take, so I don't mind showing some personal kindness!"

  When the three of them had chatted to their heart's content, Ao Lie smiled and said, "You two follow me, this place is within my palace."

  Mu Yuan was shocked, to think that the aura of Jing Xiao had been lingering day and night. Although cultivators needed to condense and refine their aura, whether it was Di Xiao or Tian Jue, they were all single-polar auras in the world. Ordinary people would immediately lose their souls if they came into contact with even a little bit of it! Even for cultivators, being surrounded by Jue Xiao all the time would allow it to invade their meridians and cause great harm. If this Jing Xiao was really in Feng Bie Palace, how could Ao Lie still look so spirited?

  After passing through several gates, Mu Yuan's eyes suddenly opened up to a vast and magnificent hall, with an area of tens of thousands of square meters. In the center was a circular well similar to those used for drawing water in the mortal world, only slightly larger. The surrounding area was piled high with countless large blocks of jade stones, forming a complex and gigantic array. A stream of pure energy rose up like mist, collided with the array, and created a dazzling display of lights that were repelled back, causing the energy to oscillate back and forth, growing denser and eventually condensing into liquid, which fell back into the well. The energy then surged again, producing a loud rumbling sound, truly an awe-inspiring sight!

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