Chapter 140: The Whereabouts of the Five Spirit Pearls! Teaching Bai Yue About Science!

Chapter 140: The Whereabouts of the Five Spirit Pearls! Teaching Bai Yue About Science!

Chu Yang left the dumbfounded Drunken Sword Immortal behind and descended the mountain together with Xu Changqing.

At this moment, Shu Mountain had dispatched nearly ten thousand disciples down the mountain to subdue demons. The two of them seemed to be surrounded by countless sword lights.

Every time a sword light streaked past them, Chu Yang could feel someone scrutinizing him. Various gazes came flooding in—some in awe, some in doubt, some in admiration, and some in fear.

The scene of Chu Yang single-handedly annihilating all the demon souls left a deep impression on the disciples. Those Shu Mountain disciples who had once mocked Chu Yang's talent would gradually find themselves living in unease as he grew stronger.

This was also a form of karma, as the Sword Saint had mentioned.

Perhaps some would rise under this pressure, while others would silently fade away.

Chu Yang remained indifferent, as if none of this concerned him.

The Shu Mountain disciples streaked across the sky above Yuzhou like shooting stars. Within Yuzhou City, many households opened their windows, their faces filled with excitement.

With demons rampaging through Yuzhou, the people had mistakenly believed that Shu Mountain had abandoned them when only a portion of its disciples was sent down to exorcise demons. But now, they could finally put their minds at ease.

Li Xiaoyao and the others also witnessed this grand display of ten thousand sword-wielding disciples, and they were utterly shocked. In particular, Shi Gonghu, for the first time, gained a clear understanding of Shu Mountain's true power.

"The Shu Mountain Sect truly lives up to its legendary reputation. With such strength, there are probably few forces in the world that can rival them. Eliminating the Lunar Sect Cult would be a simple task."

"No wonder Shu Mountain never meddles in worldly affairs and has always focused on exorcising demons and saving lives. They have no equals among mortals."

Shi Gonghu gazed at the sky, clenching his fists as he muttered to himself.

If Shu Mountain were to assist Nanzhao, eradicating the Lunar Sect Cult would be effortless!

"I see female disciples!"

Lin Yueru suddenly grabbed Liu Jinyuan's arm excitedly, waving her hands. "Cousin! Shu Mountain has female Daoists! I can join them now!"

Liu Jinyuan looked embarrassed, wondering if his cousin was planning to become a Daoist nun just to avoid him.

It didn't matter—he was going up the mountain anyway. He silently comforted himself with this thought.

The sword-wielding Shu Mountain disciples split into groups, some landing in Yuzhou City while more flew toward the endless mountains in pursuit of fleeing demons.

Those who entered Yuzhou City distributed medicinal pills for healing the sick and wounded while scouring the city for hiding demons. Each of them carried a strange-looking compass, and whenever the needle moved, they could almost certainly locate a demon.

Liu Jinyuan sighed, "It seems like there's nothing left for us to do."

Shi Gonghu nodded. "Catching demons is Shu Mountain's specialty. There's no need for us to show off in front of them."

Li Xiaoyao scratched his head and asked, "With so many disciples sent down, Shu Mountain should be fine now, right? When will Brother Chu and Brother Xu return?"

Everyone was most concerned about this matter, but they had no means of contacting the two and could only wait patiently.

Before long, two streaks of sword light landed in front of them—it was Chu Yang and Xu Changqing.

"Brother Chu! Brother Xu!"

Li Xiaoyao eagerly stepped forward and asked, "Can we go up the mountain now?"

Lin Yueru was even more anxious than Li Xiaoyao, shoving him aside and pleading, "Daoist Masters, I wish to join Shu Mountain! With my talent, I should have no problem being accepted, right?"

Xu Changqing felt a headache coming on and hurriedly tried to calm them down, but they were all too excited, speaking over one another.

Chu Yang shook his head and cast a silencing spell, instantly muting Lin Yueru and the others.

Xu Changqing gave Chu Yang a grateful look before explaining, "Everyone, Shu Mountain is currently in a special situation. Your apprenticeship will have to be delayed."

Li Xiaoyao and Lin Yueru's expressions changed.

Shi Gonghu looked concerned. "Daoist Xu, does this mean Shu Mountain will not aid Nanzhao?"

"That's not the case."

Xu Changqing sighed and hesitated before revealing the truth. "Shu Mountain is in a dire situation. After my junior brother and I descended the mountain, the Supreme Overlord of the Demon Realm, Chonglou, suddenly appeared and destroyed the Demon-Sealing Tower."

"The Sect Master, along with the Sword Saint and the elders, are fully focused on stabilizing the Demon-Sealing Tower to prevent it from collapsing completely. They cannot leave, nor do they have the capacity to do anything else."

Concerned for the safety of the common people, Liu Jinyuan asked, "Is the situation truly that severe?"

Xu Changqing nodded. "You've all encountered some demons in Yuzhou, but I can tell you with certainty—those are only the tip of the iceberg."

"The Demon-Sealing Tower houses all the demons Shu Mountain has captured since ancient times—an astronomical number. If the tower falls, releasing them all, it will be the end of the mortal world."

Only now did everyone grasp the gravity of the situation.

"Daoist Changqing, how can we help Shu Mountain?"

As a descendant of Nuwa, Zhao Ling'er did not only see Nanzhao's citizens as her responsibility but also all the lives across the Central Plains.

Xu Changqing replied, "The Sect Master has stated that the only way to repair the Demon-Sealing Tower is to find the Five Spirit Pearls left behind by Nuwa. However, Shu Mountain currently lacks manpower, so my junior brother and I have been entrusted with this task."

Zhao Ling'er immediately said, "Then let us help you find them!"

"Princess, you mustn't!" Shi Gonghu instantly objected, his expression solemn. "Since Shu Mountain cannot act, staying here will only increase the danger. It would be wiser to return to Nanzhao sooner rather than later."

"Although the Lunar Sect Cult's base is there, at least His Majesty's army can protect you."

"At a time like this, how can I only think about my own safety?" Zhao Ling'er refused without hesitation, shaking her head. "Elder Shi, I will not leave."

Shi Gonghu turned to Li Xiaoyao. "Prince Consort, only you can persuade the princess. Without Shu Mountain's support, if Bai Yue appears, she will be in grave danger."

Concerned for Zhao Ling'er's safety, Li Xiaoyao hesitated.

Zhao Ling'er urged, "Xiaoyao, what are you thinking? Even if Shu Mountain won't help me, what about Daoist Chu and Daoist Xu?"

"We have relied on them since leaving Yuhang Town. How will you repay this kindness?"

Li Xiaoyao was shaken to the core, rendered speechless.

Although it felt ungrateful, in his heart, Zhao Ling'er's safety was his top priority.

"No need to worry," Chu Yang said with a smile. "One thing my senior brother didn't mention—if Bai Yue appears, the Sword Saint has promised not to stand idly by."

"Let's find a place to settle down first and plan our next move."

The largest inn in Yuzhou City was owned by Shu Mountain and was called Drunken Immortal Residence. The name was given by the Drunken Sword Immortal himself, and its reputation for fine brewing was well known far and wide.

As soon as the innkeeper saw Xu Changqing, he greeted him with a fawning smile.

At Xu Changqing's request, the innkeeper arranged long-term accommodations for Li Xiaoyao and his companions—not just ordinary guest rooms, but an independent courtyard.

Such treatment was usually reserved for elders descending the mountain or special disciples like Xu Changqing.

Even Shi Gonghu, who had been clamoring to return to Nanzhao, was quite satisfied with this arrangement.

The group gathered in the courtyard to discuss their plans.

Xu Changqing was the first to propose, "Miss Ling'er is with child, making it unsuitable for her to travel with us in search of the Five Spirit Orbs. She should stay at the foot of Shu Mountain and wait for our return."

Zhao Ling'er was about to speak when Chu Yang interrupted her.

"Bai Yue's target is you, not us. If you remain with us, you'll only bring more danger our way."

Chu Yang's blunt words made Zhao Ling'er lower her head in silence.

"Ling'er, please stay here. That way, I can rest easier," Li Xiaoyao added, trying to persuade her.

Shi Gonghu was even more adamant. More than anyone, he did not want Zhao Ling'er to be in danger.

Lin Yueru grinned and said, "Don't worry, Ling'er. We'll be back soon, so you won't feel lonely!"

Blushing, Zhao Ling'er responded, "Sister Yueru, that's not what I meant."

Liu Jinyuan sighed and said self-deprecatingly, "I suppose I won't be able to go with you either. Looks like Ling'er and I are in the same boat."

Everyone firmly agreed that Zhao Ling'er should not travel with them, and she could sense their determination. Finally, she gave up on the idea.

"I understand. I'll stay in Yuzhou City and wait for you all!"

Zhao Ling'er forced a smile, hoping to reassure everyone before they left.

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