After I Died My Dao Companion Drowns in Endless Regret Chapter 34

Due to the matter of the sacred heart of a saint, the two sides had a falling out.
Luo Lingfeng’s position was strange, and no one knew what she truly wanted to do.
Had she come here to pursue and kill them?
Xie Zhichao thought secretly, tightening her grip on the saber hilt, a cold light flashing in her eyes.
Wei Yunshu looked up at the water current roaring like thunder. She only exchanged a glance with Luo Lingfeng before silently averting her gaze. Meeting here in the spiritual vein was not unusual. Furthermore, Luo Lingfeng’s strange attitude could also be a deliberate attempt to find her.
Luo Lingfeng tilted her head and asked with a smile, “Am I late?” Her brows furrowed, and her smile was generous. Her eyes were bright and dazzling as she looked around. She didn’t show any of her previous sharp coldness or madness.
The rogue cultivators did not know what Luo Lingfeng had done earlier. At this moment, seeing her further reassured them, and they complained to her about Luo Hengjun one after another. However, halfway through, one of the disciples finally realized that something was wrong. His originally cheerful face was instantly shrouded in gloom, and even his smile froze.
This was the daughter of the Luoshui Divine Palace Lord!
What did she come for? Was she here to kill them to silence them for Luo Hengjun?
“The Luoshui Divine Palace Lord is likely corrupted by demons. His actions are preposterous and contrary to the righteous path. The spiritual vein is extremely dangerous. If the disciples do not want to inexplicably have their souls scattered, follow this humble one and leave this place,” Luo Lingfeng’s gaze was fixed on Wei Yunshu from the moment she arrived. Her eyes held a playful look. Earlier, due to the situation, she had used the “Three Lights Dragon Capturing Seal” and “One Qi Nine Dominance Heavenly Thunder.” If the situation in the spiritual vein became worse, would she unleash Taiyi?
How could Wei Yunshu not sense Luo Lingfeng’s focused and burning gaze? Her eyelids twitched, and a sense of unease permeated her heart. Her brows furrowed slightly, but she had no time to think carefully. Luo Hengjun wanted to use that sacred heart of a saint to achieve success in the spiritual vein of the Southern Continent, but how could the demons from the Corridor of Sins be so easy to deal with? If they weren’t careful, the entire spiritual vein of the Southern Continent would be polluted.
Xie Zhichao cautiously transmitted her thoughts, “Fellow Daoist Bo, why is she staring at you?” From the time at Funeral Heaven Pass, she had noticed a subtle strangeness, but she couldn’t pinpoint the reason. Logically, Luo Lingfeng’s focus should be on people who resembled the Cloud Sovereign, like Yun Dan. But whenever Fellow Daoist Bo appeared, that strange gaze would fall on her, making people like Yun Dan fade in comparison. However, Fellow Daoist Bo said that she had been living in seclusion in the deep mountains before and had no connection with Luo Lingfeng.
Wei Yunshu casually replied, “Perhaps she still holds a grudge against me for injuring her earlier.”
Luo Lingfeng was indeed thinking about what happened not long ago.
In the past, Wei Yunshu always responded to her requests. Even when facing desperation, she dared not attack her.
But during the battle earlier, she had not hesitated at all to stop her.
What was she thinking? Why did she do that back then? Question after question surfaced, weaving a nightmare that had plagued her for three years. Cloud City was filled with despicable, cold-blooded people like herself. How could there be a benevolent Wei Yunshu?! The ambition to sacrifice herself for others. Did she think she was a saint?!
Xie Zhichao looked at Luo Lingfeng’s changing face and mumbled, “She’s going to go mad.”
Wei Yunshu replied absently, “Yes.” She thought to herself, What kind of situation is this? Why aren’t the Cavern Heaven True Monarchs of the Luoshui Divine Palace families coming out yet?
The endlessly surging water current abruptly stopped. Three hundred and sixty drops of Abyssal Heavy Water leaped out from the long river simultaneously, emitting a low buzzing sound. Even the spiritual energy was suppressed by this momentum, and the disciples with slightly lower cultivation levels were even more startled.
Xie Zhichao’s expression changed, “She’s not going to attack us, is she?” She no longer tried to guess the reason behind Luo Lingfeng’s actions. After all, when someone goes mad, their actions have no pattern. She looked at the whining Abyssal Heavy Water and whispered, “Every time she makes a move, it carries such immense power, and her body is repeatedly injured. Doesn’t she care about this avatar at all?”
Wei Yunshu shook her head and sighed, “I don’t know.”
The Abyssal Heavy Water gathered momentum in mid-air. Luo Lingfeng’s eyes darkened. She pointed forward, and the Abyssal Heavy Water emitted a deafening explosion, then transformed into an inky river and surged forward. The cultivator in that direction cried out, “Bad!” and hastily brought out his magic artifact, but how could it withstand the impact of the heavy water? With a series of painful collisions, the magic artifact shattered one after another. The disciples’ faces instantly turned ashen, thinking, “My life is over,” and their eyes were filled with despair.
However, the Abyssal Heavy Water brushed past them and mercilessly struck forward. With a buzzing sound, a translucent barrier appeared. After being struck by the Abyssal Heavy Water, cracks like a spiderweb spread. After the barrier was completely shattered, a group of grim-faced Daoists emerged. They were either wearing tall coronets and wide sashes, or holding feather fans, their appearances varied. However, their faces were exactly the same; they were all Luo Hengjun! These “Luo Hengjuns” did not even look at the rogue cultivators but charged directly at Luo Lingfeng.
The rogue cultivators also saw that “Luo Hengjun’s” target was the Luoshui Divine Maiden. They secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As they retreated to the side, a hint of gossip appeared in their eyes. Was there a deep hatred between this father and daughter? Why were they fighting the moment they met? Or was the Luoshui Divine Maiden eliminating her family for justice?
Xie Zhichao said, “If he wants to succeed in the spiritual vein, he must wipe out all threats within. Dividing himself into so many avatars will more or less damage his essence.”
Wei Yunshu smiled and said, “The Luoshui Divine Palace Lord is very arrogant.” She hadn’t met this “father-in-law” many times, but she had heard a lot about his romantic affairs. Whether it was true or false, it was hard to distinguish as the old stories died out. However, it was an undeniable fact that the Luoshui Divine Palace was filled with Luo Hengjun’s concubines. Others said his Dao heart was impure, but he would just laugh it off and never think he was wrong.
Xie Zhichao said, “This is a good thing for us then.” She narrowed her eyes, watching the person fighting with several “Luo Hengjuns.” She shook her Spring and Autumn Saber. “Although there were some disagreements earlier, it’s not good to just stand by and watch. Fellow Daoist Bo, what do you think?” Luo Lingfeng was both promoting Luo Hengjun’s refinement of the sacred heart of a saint and intercepting him to kill the disciples of various families, which was contradictory. But no matter what, their goal of protecting those people and eliminating Luo Hengjun’s avatars was the same.
“It is only right,” Wei Yunshu replied.
Xie Zhichao smiled, and the topic changed even faster. With a chatter, she began to talk about other things: “Fellow Daoist Bo, what do you think? This person’s actions are erratic. Could it be that something went wrong when she achieved Cavern Heaven, causing her to split into two or more people?” There were various cultivation methods in the Fu Li Immortal Realm. Among them, “Two Forms Transformation” allowed one to split into two, creating two identical selves. Everyone knew that Luo Lingfeng cultivated the Way of the Zither, but looking at her combat now, her fundamental method also included extremely profound water techniques. It was clearly a method of cultivating two things at once. If something went wrong, it wouldn’t be surprising if she split into two people.
Wei Yunshu: “…” Her eyelids twitched, and her heart was filled with doubt. A ripple appeared in her eyes. But as soon as this emotion arose, she immediately suppressed it. She secretly told herself: Stop. No matter the reason, it has nothing to do with you anymore.
She tilted her head slightly. In her vision was the hazy water mist.
In the spiritual vein, everything was a reflection of spiritual energy, and one could not see the true sky.
Sunset Burial Mounds.
The torrential rain had stopped. The sky, which was always stained with blood, seemed to have its bloodstains wiped away, revealing a rare pure blue.
The sky was bright. Crimson flowers were planted along the red corridors of the outpost, blooming on their own.
Jiang Jiuxiao stood with her hands behind her back under the corridor. In front of her stood a short, elderly Daoist. The Daoist was quite old, and the spiritual energy around him was not as vigorous as when he was young. It seemed he had no hope of breaking through that barrier. He had no other thoughts, only wishing to dedicate the last of his remaining energy in his final stage. Unfortunately, the Luoshui Divine Palace did not give him this opportunity.
“Jiuxiao, just tell this old man the truth with one sentence. Tell me why,” the old Daoist gazed at Jiang Jiuxiao intently. He knew there were still evil cultivators to be intercepted in the Sunset Burial Mounds. But after a few days, it was enough time to arrange everything and deal with the major issue in the spiritual vein. However, Jiang Jiuxiao’s order had recalled all the disciples who had gone there. This matter had already caused dissatisfaction among the other three families. Some radical cultivators even said that since their Luoshui Divine Palace was unwilling to contribute, they should not enjoy the endless benefits brought by the spiritual vein in the future.
Jiang Jiuxiao was at a loss. Her heart was filled with a sense of helplessness and intense unease. Meeting the old Daoist’s gaze, she said softly, “Uncle, it’s the Palace Lord’s order.”
The Daoist snorted and said, “Don’t use the Palace Lord as an excuse either. During the four-family struggle, the Palace Lord was injured and is now in seclusion. The spiritual vein is even more important to him. How could he ignore it?” He thought of a certain possibility, and his expression immediately became subtle. He looked at Jiang Jiuxiao for a moment and said hesitantly, “Could it be that you are afraid that too many of your subordinates will be sacrificed and are being willfully impulsive?” The Luoshui Divine Palace was also not peaceful. Jiang Jiuxiao’s relationship with the Dustless Sea was ambiguous and distant, but the relationship between her two brothers and their maternal families was solid. Luo Hengjun intended to promote Jiang Jiuxiao and arranged excellent positions for her. Then wouldn’t her two brothers compete? Thinking this, the old Daoist said disapprovingly, “You absolutely cannot harm the future of my Luoshui Divine Palace for one person’s selfish gain.”
Jiang Jiuxiao: “…” Before she could answer, she heard the old Daoist’s continuous barrage of words enter her ears.
“The reason I obey your orders is for the good of the Luoshui Divine Palace, and also to prevent the Sunset Floating Island from being lost. But look now, how many people are idle at the outpost? Isn’t it allowed to send some people to the spiritual vein to investigate? This is not just my old man’s question. If you can’t give me a satisfactory explanation today, don’t blame me for leaving…”
Jiang Jiuxiao’s face twitched.
Luo Hengjun’s single sentence had brought her a pile of problems, but she couldn’t refuse. Facing the old Daoist’s accusing gaze, she rigidly repeated Luo Hengjun’s instructions, but the other party didn’t believe her at all. She feared that in a short while, her reputation in the Luoshui Divine Palace would suffer a devastating blow. Was this Father’s intention? Did he want to replace her or pressure her through this matter? But was it necessary to go to such lengths?
Jiang Jiuxiao thought to herself, and suddenly heard the three words “Luo Yuankun.” Her eyes narrowed, and her gaze shot at the old Daoist like lightning.
The old Daoist had spent a lot of effort, but still had not received an answer. His temper also flared up. He said with a grim face, “Young Master Yuankun has decided to go to the spiritual vein to investigate. This old man will also follow him. If there is any punishment then, this old man will willingly accept it.”
Jiang Jiuxiao’s eyelids twitched, and a ripple arose in her heart.
Luo Yuankun’s mother, like the former Palace Mistress, was the legitimate sister of the Xiaohan Mountain Wen family patriarch. After the mistress’s death, Luo Hengjun never married another Dao Companion. Originally, with her background, she was well-suited to be the Luoshui Divine Palace Lord’s wife. Unfortunately, that scandal occurred, and the Luoshui Divine Palace did not want to be ridiculed. But over a hundred years had passed, and this matter had gradually faded. Even the Wen family patriarch, who claimed to have no contact with his sister, obviously leaned towards Luo Yuankun. It was hard to say how much genuine affection there was between people. But in terms of interests, Luo Yuankun was completely tied to the Wen family.
Jiang Jiuxiao suddenly sneered.
Did Luo Yuankun still think this was a good thing? Would their good eldest sister not take revenge on him?
Their situation was no different.
Jiang Jiuxiao’s heart gradually calmed down. She met the old Daoist’s somewhat coercive gaze and said gently, “Uncle, if you wish to go, I will not stop you. However, someone is needed to guard the Sunset Burial Mounds, and I cannot send many people to assist Uncle.”
The old Daoist stared at her intently. His eyes gradually filled with disappointment. He said with a pained expression, “I thought you were more sensible than all of them. But now it seems, this old man misjudged you.” Saying this, he stomped his foot and transformed into a stream of escape light, flying away.
Jiang Jiuxiao watched that stream of escape light disappear into the sky and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.
She had made numerous enemies, and the task was becoming increasingly difficult.
How could she not want to be close to those elders? But compared to an elder, her father, Luo Hengjun, was clearly the most reliable and powerful backing she could rely on.
“True Monarch’s move is truly inexplicable and makes one unable to understand.” A soft laugh entered her ears. Jiang Jiuxiao turned her head and looked intently. She saw Xiang Jun, who was wearing cicada-wing robes and a unicorn-patterned belt. Her brows furrowed, and she did not intend to respond. However, Xiang Jun’s next sentence came to her.
“What do you think, is True Monarch also colluding with demons?” Xiang Jun’s eyebrows were frivolous, and his demeanor was arrogant. He was truly not respectful.
Jiang Jiuxiao’s expression changed when she heard this. She said sternly, “Watch your words.”
Xiang Jun laughed heartily and made a “don’t worry” gesture to Jiang Jiuxiao. “Don’t worry, I’ve already checked. There are no other people nearby.” Looking at Jiang Jiuxiao’s still grim and cold face, he raised his eyebrows and said, “We have all cooperated with Zhou Yuxiao. How do we know that True Monarch will not do the same?” Just as a distorted upper beam can lead to a distorted lower beam, Luo Hengjun was not a good person. Jiang Jiuxiao’s actions suggested that Luo Hengjun was likely the same. Xiang Jun thought with malicious intent.
Jiang Jiuxiao shook her head and said, “There is no reason.”
“Why is there no reason?” Xiang Jun’s sleeves fluttered in the wind, and the jade ornaments on his body clashed, making a clear sound. He slowly walked towards Jiang Jiuxiao, revealing his fierce white teeth. “Isn’t setting a trap for the other three families and using demons to eliminate their elites a reason?” This was similar to their attempt to use Zhou Yuxiao to destroy Luo Lingfeng’s avatar.
A chill shot to her core. Jiang Jiuxiao couldn’t help but shiver. She gently exhaled a breath of turbid air and said faintly, “My Luoshui Divine Palace is also located above the spiritual vein of the Southern Continent. You should know that it is a treasure land where everything is connected. There can be no mistakes. I would never think that way, and Father would also never.”
“Is that so?” Xiang Jun adopted an indifferent posture. In the past thousands of years, how many people have exhausted their resources for short-term gains and suffered great losses in the Fu Li Immortal Realm? Furthermore, his father had also said that Luo Hengjun’s talent and character were not superior. For him to be able to hold the position of Luoshui Divine Palace Lord for hundreds of years, he must have some ability. As for aspiring to be like his ancestors, it was simply a fantasy. Such a Luoshui Divine Palace was rightfully his family’s possession.
Jiang Jiuxiao was unwilling to disobey Luo Hengjun’s orders, but those who did not trust her were trying to use this matter to their advantage. Standing on the side of justice, as if concerned for the safety of the people of the Southern Continent, such an attitude naturally gained the goodwill of some people, as well as the support of some rogue cultivators from the Southern Continent. One should know that they had few opportunities to benefit from the Cavern Heaven blessed land in the first place. If the spiritual vein had problems, they wouldn’t even get a crumb. How could they compare to the four wealthy families?
But while the people from the Luoshui Divine Palace were still putting on a show, a loud explosion echoed throughout the entire Sunset Burial Mounds. Innumerable brilliant, unpredictable lights spread from a corner of the sky, gradually engulfing the pure blue and dyeing the sky in a grotesque manner. No figures were seen on the ground, but within the Earth Abyss, three illusory figures, shrouded in starlight, appeared. As soon as they descended, the ground beneath them shook violently, and even the spiritual tide within the spiritual vein surged, as if erupting from the cave.
At this moment, Luo Hengjun was sitting deep within the spiritual vein, refining his spiritual energy. He suddenly heard the explosion and opened his eyes. With a flick of his right hand, he put the sacred heart of a saint into his sleeve. He stood up, shook his shoulder, and divided himself into an avatar to meet the three Cavern Heaven True Monarchs.
“Why have the three Fellow Daoists also come?” Luo Hengjun’s eyes were slightly dark. He paid his respects, his face covered with a fake smile. The three people in front of him were Jiang Huangyu from Yunmeng Marsh, Wen Xianren from Xiaohan Mountain, and Tang Wentian from Guangyuan Marsh, all Cavern Heaven cultivators like him. He didn’t know how much they knew, so he could only probe with his words.
“With the spiritual vein being infiltrated by demons right under our noses, shouldn’t we have come?” Jiang Huangyu said impatiently. His vital energy spread in all directions, but he didn’t find any trace of demons. However, the life tokens of the direct descendants enshrined in the hall were clearly shattered into several pieces. Could it be that Luo Hengjun had cleared out the evil cultivators? Thinking this, he said with a feigned smile, “Fellow Daoist Luo, your speed is quite fast.”
Luo Hengjun saw that he didn’t mention anything else and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At the Cavern Heaven realm, they spent most of their time in seclusion in their cave dwellings, not concerning themselves with external affairs. Information was actually more limited. Therefore, he said with a warm smile, “The matter is of great importance, and this humble one, Luo, naturally came as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, that demon has escaped.”
Wen Xianren asked, “I wonder which one of the five Esteemed Demons?”
Luo Hengjun said without thinking, “Yong He.”
Tang Wentian said with a half-smile, “With the Thousand Demons Ten Thousand Forms Art, it’s understandable that she escaped.”
Luo Hengjun’s eyelids twitched. He didn’t want to argue with Tang Wentian at this moment. “After this matter is concluded, why don’t we work together to destroy the buildings in this Earth Abyss and seal the entrance?” Luo Hengjun changed the subject.
Wen Xianren suddenly said, “Wait, my disciples are still in the spiritual vein. I need to bring them out.”
Luo Hengjun was terrified. How could he let Wen Xianren enter the spiritual vein? He smiled and said, “Brother, there’s no need to worry. To be honest, it was a lapse on my part. I will personally handle this matter afterwards.”
Wen Xianren didn’t think so much. He was only worried about Wen Yutang being inside. At this moment, hearing Luo Hengjun even call him “Brother,” a hint of suspicion appeared on his face. He looked at Luo Hengjun and smiled, “With my disciples, why trouble the Luoshui Divine Palace? Since I’ve come, it’s no harm to take a trip.” Saying this, he looked at Jiang Huangyu and Tang Wentian.
Just as Luo Hengjun was thinking about how to persuade the three of them, he suddenly sensed a strange aura emanating from the spiritual vein. With a loud boom, a dark water current, carrying Abyssal Heavy Water, surged upwards, scattering the stone slabs and towering stone pillars on the ground. The edge of the cave, which was originally only ten feet wide, collapsed, expanding several times in the blink of an eye.
A figure staggered out of the water current. She was covered in blood and her aura was weak. The first thing she saw was Luo Hengjun’s cold, lightning-like gaze. Immediately after, she sensed three equally surging auras. She was instantly overjoyed and shouted loudly, “Father, save me! Luo Hengjun is slaughtering our elders and disciples! He is colluding with demons and wants to drain the spiritual energy from the spiritual vein to achieve Dao Fruit!” This disheveled female cultivator was Wen Yutang. Although she had elders protecting her, she couldn’t withstand Luo Hengjun’s continuous creation of avatars to kill her. Everyone around her had been killed! She originally thought she was doomed, but in the end, she was saved by Luo Lingfeng. She actually didn’t know the truth. She only pieced together fragmented scenes and came to a conclusion that was not far from the truth.
“What nonsense are you talking about, Yutang? How could this humble one kill you?” Luo Hengjun was startled, but his face showed no emotion. He wore a warm and benevolent smile, “Perhaps it’s an illusion created by the demons below.”
Wen Xianren’s face darkened. He flew to Wen Yutang’s side and pointed at her forehead, stabilizing her crumbling meridians.
“Yes, perhaps you saw wrong,” Tang Wentian said. He looked at Luo Hengjun and then said directly, “With Fellow Daoist Luo’s talent, even if you drain the spiritual vein, you won’t be able to ascend.”
Luo Hengjun: “…” He was so angered by Tang Wentian’s unconcealed disdain that his anger surged. His eyebrows twitched.
“True Monarch Tang is absolutely right.”
Another voice sounded, coming from Luo Lingfeng, who had emerged from the water current.
When Luo Hengjun saw her, his eyes instantly turned red, like burning fire.
He stared at Luo Lingfeng, terrified that she would say something she shouldn’t. The sacred heart of a saint was obtained from her. If Jiang Huangyu and the other two found out, would they not become greedy? If that were the case, would they allow Luo Lingfeng to exist? Once it was revealed, it would be a deadly struggle without end.
“Cousin?” Wen Yutang turned to look at Luo Lingfeng and secretly mumbled, Did I mistake him? That’s right, if it were truly my uncle, how would my cousin carve out his heart and dissect him?
“But what if it is the sacred heart of a saint?” Luo Lingfeng said coldly.
Luo Hengjun’s eyes were crimson. He glared at Luo Lingfeng, his face filled with disbelief!
What in the world does she want to do?!
Luo Lingfeng looked at Luo Hengjun’s expression, revealing a look of pleasure.