After I Died My Dao Companion Drowns in Endless Regret Chapter 17

In the Immortal Realm or the mortal world, apart from following a master, forming marital alliances was the only way to quickly bridge the distance between two families. For example, within the noble families of Cloud City, there were frequent marriage alliances, or they would take in sons-in-law from humble backgrounds, providing them with cultivation resources to serve their own interests. In the Luoshui Divine Palace of the Southern Continent, the Luo, Jiang, Tang, and Wen clans actually had some kinship ties, but they had an additional option compared to Cloud City: that was the demonic cultivators from the Dustless Sea.
Over a hundred years ago, to foster closer ties with the Dustless Sea, Luo Hengjun personally arranged the marriage between his legitimate daughter Luo Lingfeng and Xiang Jun, the young master of the Dustless Sea. For some unknown reason, it later fell apart, and the Luoshui Divine Maiden instead became Dao companions with the Cloud Sovereign. On the surface, it seemed the Dustless Sea and Luoshui Divine Palace had become estranged. If their relationship were to become close again, that “marriage alliance” could very likely become a means for them. Among Luo Hengjun’s many children, only Jiang Jiuxiao, who was partly of Dustless Sea origin, was the most suitable.
Wei Yunshu lowered her eyelashes. She reached out and stroked the teacup, avoiding the hand of a handsome young Daoist who was reaching out to her, and whispered, “Let’s wait and see.”
Jiang Jiuxiao, seated at the head, naturally did not mention matters concerning the Dustless Sea. After chatting with the Golden Core cultivators for a while, she ordered people to distribute jade slips, smiling and saying, “These are for recording merits. Any elimination of demonic cultivators will be awarded a small merit. At that time, everyone can use these to claim pills, jade, Cloud Sands, and other items from my Luoshui Divine Palace.” This time, for the matter of the Sunset Burial Mounds, the Luoshui Divine Palace had made a grand gesture. Her gaze swept through the crowd, pausing briefly on Xie Zhichao, then retracting her gaze. She continued, “The highest cultivation level of the evil cultivators who appeared in the Sunset Burial Mounds is the Nascent Soul stage. However, everyone need not worry. We have Nascent Soul elders stationed there. If this fiend dares to appear, we will surely slay it first!”
Xie Zhichao listened and lost interest in gossip. She leaned closer to Wei Yunshu and whispered, “The Luoshui Divine Palace possesses a True Artifact called the Yin-Yang Heavenly Carriage Disk. The Yin and Yang are pillars that measure spiritual energy and evil qi. Changes in spiritual energy are displayed on the Heavenly Carriage Disk. They use this to locate powerful evil cultivators, preventing them from crossing the defensive line.” After a pause, her expression became subtle. “However, my Senior Sister said that the Luoshui Divine Palace relies too heavily on True Artifacts, and they might face a calamity because of it.”
Wei Yunshu blinked her eyes and asked, “Could it be that the True Artifact will undergo changes?”
Xie Zhichao shook her head. “I’m not sure. In any case, we should be careful.” True Artifacts are already artifacts with an artifact spirit. They are second only to the sect’s foundational artifact. They should be meticulously maintained. However, on the side of the Corridor of Sins, there might be other means to counteract them. They have been in contact with cultivators for a long time, and in the course of battles, they inevitably learn the skills possessed by cultivators. After all, human cultivators, through their interactions, have also forged a demonic path.
“True Monarch Jiang, I heard that the Taiyi Sword has appeared in the Sunset Burial Mounds?” Someone suddenly raised their voice to inquire.
Wei Yunshu’s eyelids twitched. She looked towards the speaker and saw a man with a resolute appearance, his body filled with vital energy, clearly cultivating a physical strength technique. His voice was extremely loud, like thunder, suppressing even the singing and dancing sounds within the hall.
“There is indeed such a rumor,” Jiang Jiuxiao smiled slightly. She gazed at the Daoist and pursed her lips, saying, “Daoist Zheng, the carriage from Cloud City has already arrived at the Sunset Floating Island. I advise everyone not to have too many aspirations, after all, that person is not someone to be trifled with.”
Daoist Zheng frowned and said loudly, “Treasures are emerging, and we also want to contend for them. If we let the powerful figures take everything, what will be left for us?”
“Daoist Zheng has great aspirations,” Jiang Jiuxiao praised, then her expression sank. She said, “However, let’s be clear: once you enter the Sunset Burial Mounds, your life and fortune are your own. If you happen to stumble upon an opportunity, our Luoshui Divine Palace will not forcibly seize it. But if you meet an accidental death, don’t blame us for not standing up for you.” The alluring eyes, filled with emotion, showed a sharp light, but by the end of her words, that chilling sternness receded, turning back into a charming smile. “Of course, if you are our sect’s guest elder, that would be another matter.”
Everyone knew that the Luoshui Divine Palace had issued the Luoshui True Invitation this time with the intention of recruiting retainers. Only upon hearing Jiang Jiuxiao state it clearly did they secretly breathe a sigh of relief and respond in unison.
Only Daoist Zheng maintained a somber expression. He found an opening and asked again, “Does the Luoshui Divine Palace have detailed information about the Taiyi Sword? The Cloud Sovereign was a giant figure in our Immortal Sect. Her sword cannot fall into the hands of evil cultivators.”
Before Jiang Jiuxiao could answer, someone chuckled loudly, “I say, Daoist Zheng, you are a cultivator who practices physical strength techniques and is as hard as iron. What do you need the Taiyi Sword for?”
Daoist Zheng’s expression remained unchanged, and he did not hide his intentions. “Having one more Dharma artifact to protect myself in future battles will increase my chances of victory. Furthermore, if I cannot use it, I can exchange it for cultivation resources.” He was from a rogue cultivator background, and to advance further required immense resources. He could only strive for it through repeated struggles for survival. He stood up, bowed to Jiang Jiuxiao at the head, and sighed, “I know the hope of obtaining the Taiyi Sword is slim, but if I don’t act, there will be no hope at all. I implore True Monarch Jiang to grant my request.”
Upon hearing his words, those in similar situations couldn’t help but feel moved. The Sunset Burial Mounds were a chaotic place. If the Taiyi Sword were in the hands of evil cultivators, that person would surely engage in a battle with them, and their opportunity would be then. Even if their plan failed, would that person really take their lives because of it? Thinking this, several more people stood up, looking earnestly at Jiang Jiuxiao, awaiting her answer.
“So many people are desperate to risk their lives?” Xie Zhichao exclaimed in surprise at the sight. She secretly transmitted her thoughts, “Could it be that the Luoshui Divine Palace deliberately arranged this scenario?” She hadn’t wanted to think so ill of the Luoshui Divine Palace, but the experiences along the way had caused her impression of them to plummet. “If that’s the case, it will only become more chaotic. Won’t we also have a chance then?” Xie Zhichao couldn’t help but feel a stir of eagerness.
Wei Yunshu cast a rather helpless look at Xie Zhichao. She said, “Who has actually seen the Taiyi Sword appear? What if it’s false news?”
Her words were like a basin of cold water, instantly clearing Xie Zhichao’s mind. She leaned back, crossed her arms, and knitted her brows in thought. “Could it be that they are deliberately provoking these people to confront that person? I’ve long heard that that person has a poor relationship with the Luoshui Divine Palace, but it shouldn’t have reached this point, should it?”
As expected.
Wei Yunshu thought to herself.
Whether it was the Luoshui Divine Palace or herself, Wei Yunshu, they were both beings that Luo Lingfeng should discard.
Luo Lingfeng’s hatred for the Luoshui Divine Palace, which had led her to such a situation, was no less. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have directly headed to the Sunset Burial Mounds without even meeting her. The four clans of the Luoshui Divine Palace had broken ranks, and it was likely she who was stirring up trouble.
The Luo Lingfeng she encountered by chance in her childhood had long since vanished into time.