Nether Sea water

Ji Wushuang carefully concealed the Yin Immortal Qi, then gently patted the head of the little black chicken, her mind already speculating about its mysterious ancestry.

Phoenixes, like dragons, were merely collective terms.Dragons and phoenixes, born of the energies of heaven and earth, differed vastly in bloodlines and forms.For instance, among fire phoenixes, there were the Lingxi Fire Phoenixes, symbols of life and passion, and the Undead Fire Phoenixes, harbingers of destruction and decay.

Generally, the aura of the deceased—especially that from higher planes—negatively influenced those who came into contact with it. This might explain why Ye Qian, as deduced by the Heavenly Evolution Diagram, had undergone such a drastic change in personality.Yet the little phoenix chick remained unaffected. Ji Wushuang surmised that its lineage likely traced back to the "Nether Phoenix."

But if Ye Qian carried Yin Immortal Qi, what about her Second Senior Sister, Lu Xingzhou, and Lian Yuan?Could they also be affected?The three were all in seclusion, leaving Ji Wushuang unable to confirm her suspicions for now. She decided to set the matter aside.

Ji Wushuang entrusted the "key" to the Spirit-Locking Seal and the Seventy-Two Star Execution Array to Lian Xing, asking him to take good care of her precious Tianyuan Fruit. She then packed her belongings overnight, preparing to leave.

Lian Xing was dumbfounded. "Xiao Wushuang, you just got back! And now you're leaving again?"Ji Wushuang nodded. "Yes."

Since the Yunlan Sect already knew Mo Lanyi was returning to the Mo family, the Wu family was bound to know as well. With Wu Neng's current hatred for Mo Lanyi, he was certain to act.Ji Wushuang wanted to see if the heavens would strike Wu Neng with lightning should he attack Mo Lanyi.

If the lightning came, it would mean Mo Lanyi's fortune remained strong, and Ji Wushuang would have to bide her time.If it didn't, it would signify Mo Lanyi's declining luck, allowing Ji Wushuang to act in the open or the shadows.

The Heavenly Dao's purple aura: [This girl... How is her heart so dark?!]

Lian Xing frowned. "Xiao Wushuang, should I send someone to protect you?"

Having grown to understand Ji Wushuang better, Lian Xing already regarded her as their true "Little Ancestor."Not only could she significantly enhance the success rate of talisman crafting for all talisman masters, but she also possessed vast knowledge of ancient and modern times, refining the sect's various legacies—be it swordsmanship, talismans, or formations. Furthermore, she could transform ordinary spirit stones into recording stones.She wasn't a "burden" left behind by the Supreme Elder but a "treasure."

They had to protect her well.

Ji Wushuang shook her head. "No need. Sending people would only make me more conspicuous." She preferred the freedom of traveling alone.

Lian Xing grew anxious. "But what if you encounter danger?"

Ji Wushuang blinked, then nonchalantly pulled out a pile of seventh- and eighth-grade spiritual artifacts from her spatial stone."Look, I have plenty of spiritual artifacts. Don't worry."

Lian Xing: "..."It turns out I'm the real pauper here?!Farewell!!

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The Mo family, though now a minor cultivation clan, had once prospered. After aligning with the Wu family, their fortunes gradually improved.The Mo family resided in Mo Yun City, nestled within the Wuyue Mountain Range under the Yunlan Sect's domain. The city's people were simple and honest, with most being ordinary folk lacking spiritual roots and unable to cultivate. However, they practiced martial arts to strengthen their bodies, making the Mo family a local tyrant.

When Ji Wushuang arrived in Mo Yun City with her little black cat and little black chicken, she noticed the hurried expressions of the townsfolk.Upon inquiry, she learned that something called "Heaven's Descent" was imminent.

"What is Heaven's Descent?"

The townsfolk, realizing Ji Wushuang was an outsider, quickly explained, "Oh, it's an extremely terrifying thunderstorm! It happens here periodically and is very frightening. The Mo family calls this phenomenon Heaven's Descent."

"Heaven's Descent..." Ji Wushuang murmured, then suddenly chuckled. "Alright, I see."

"Young lady, if you plan to leave, you'd better go now, or it'll be too late."

"Thank you for the warning, ma'am, but I'm here to witness Heaven's Descent. I've heard it's quite spectacular."

The elderly woman was momentarily speechless, then chuckled helplessly. "You young people are truly fearless. Even so, you'd better find an inn quickly."

"Thank you, ma'am."

"You're welcome."

The elderly woman, fond of the polite and beautiful young girl, left after offering a few more words of advice.

Ji Wushuang nodded, then found an inn surrounded by spiritual energy—the most "luxurious" place in Mo Yun City.

Initially, the innkeeper hesitated to serve Ji Wushuang, noticing her lack of spiritual energy and her peculiar companions—a bird and a cat. Did she think this was a beast shelter?

But upon seeing the mid-grade spirit stone she produced, his attitude shifted instantly.

"Are you traveling alone, young friend?"

Before Ji Wushuang could reply, the little black cat and chicken shot him a disdainful look, as if to say, "Are you blind?"

The innkeeper quickly corrected himself. "Ah, I mean, are you traveling alone with a cat and a bird?"

"It's a bird."

"Oh, yes, yes. My apologies."

"Prepare a table of spiritual delicacies for us. Also, tell me about this Heaven's Descent."

The innkeeper hesitated briefly before Ji Wushuang handed him another mid-grade spirit stone. His smile widened as he called for the waiter to prepare the meal and began explaining enthusiastically.

"Heaven's Descent is essentially a thunderstorm. After each occurrence, the spiritual energy in Mo Yun City becomes enriched, almost like a divine blessing from the heavens. That's why it's called Heaven's Descent."

"Oh? Such a phenomenon exists? Why haven't I heard of it before?"

"Exactly! Isn't it fascinating? But even though the spiritual energy increases, it's still quite meager compared to other places, so it's not well-known. Honestly, it's a bit of a mixed blessing. But the spectacle is truly magnificent, so it's worth seeing."

After thanking the innkeeper, Ji Wushuang leisurely enjoyed her dinner with her two companions before returning to her room to await the thunderstorm.

As night fell, fierce winds began to howl...

Thunder and torrential rain arrived as promised.

Ji Wushuang sat by the window, quietly observing the night rain. It felt profound and intense, like a churning abyss unraveling before her.

Dark and boundless.Overwhelming and oppressive.

Beyond that, there was only an endless sense of... void.

It was as if she stood at the terminus of life's cycle, where all paths converged in broken fragments.

Ji Wushuang frowned and extended her hand to catch the rain. The overwhelming sense of void vanished instantly, leaving only a clear spring in her palm.

She narrowed her eyes. Was it merely an illusion?

Suddenly recalling something, she grabbed the little black chicken nearby and folded its wings to catch a handful of rainwater. This time, what she saw was black water.

It was the darkest hue imaginable, yet impossibly clear.

It resembled a starry night sky condensed into a single drop, serene yet brimming with mystery.

Ji Wushuang had seen this "black water" before and remembered it vividly. It was one of the rare, breathtaking sights in her otherwise monotonous past life.

A fusion of chaos and starlight where heaven and earth met.

Brilliant and dazzling.Mysterious and perilous.

Unfortunately, at the time, she had been on the brink of death and had no leisure to admire it.

Seeing Ji Wushuang staring intently at the water, Xiao Fenglian asked, "Xiao Wushuang, what is this? Why are you so focused?"

Ji Wushuang released the chicken's wings.

The black water dripped from its feathers, transforming into ordinary rain upon contact with the ground.

Ji Wushuang smiled. "It's water from the Nether Sea."

Little Fenglian: "???"Little Baiye: "???"

Both creatures bristled in shock.

Nether Sea water was infamous in their inherited memories as a terrifying substance capable of corroding everything!