After I Died My Dao Companion Drowns in Endless Regret Chapter 86

The world was in great chaos, and the battles between the masters of the Cavern Heavens were far-reaching. Even with the intention to avoid them, the residual shockwaves caused mountains to collapse and the earth to crack, so the common people were naturally very willing to relocate. However, moving to a new place meant leaving everything behind, and that was not easy. Western Continent was vast and sparsely populated; their new beginnings would undoubtedly be difficult. The treasures taken from the Luoshui Divine Palace were not much per person, but they would at least help them through the initial hardship.
In Southern Continent, the affairs were handled by Wen Qing and the sea monster cultivators of the Dustless Sea. In Eastern Continent, the stewards who had replaced the disciples of the Five Families received the orders and were momentarily stunned.
“What is the meaning of moving the mortals to Western Continent? To provide labor for Buzhou? What about our Cloud City? Who will serve us?”
“Stop your nonsense and do as you’re told. With the sudden emergence of celestial phenomena, they’ve likely already started fighting over there. It’s already a light task to just have us move the people; at least there’s no threat to our lives.” One steward sighed, furrowed his brows, and then whispered, “Haven’t you seen what happened to the Five Families?”
Buzhou.
Since all the masters of the Cavern Heavens in the sect had gone out to fight, the sect’s affairs were left to Ran Xiuyun, who was still in the sect. Upon hearing that cultivators were bringing people to Western Continent, she was startled, having no idea such a thing was happening. But upon further thought, with instability everywhere, only the land of Buzhou could protect them. She immediately sent several orders to the leaders of the cities belonging to Buzhou, instructing them to treat the immigrants well.
“I wonder how Senior Sister and the others are doing.” Ran Xiuyun narrowed her eyes, gazing south with deep worry. She wished she could tear through the sky filled with evil energy with a sword light and descend directly into Southern Continent. However, Buzhou needed someone to guard it, so she had to suppress the boiling battle intent in her heart.
Sunset Burial Mounds.
The dancing blood thorns were cut into countless pieces by the surging spiritual energy. They fell to the ground and were ground into dust by the wind, fire, water, and lightning. Although their growth rate was extremely fast, after countless bursts of Cavern Heaven spiritual energy, they were finally unable to withstand the power and became extremely withered and weak. The vines gradually retreated, but they did not disappear. Instead, they hid to the side, like a venomous snake secretly lurking, waiting for the opportune moment to deliver a fatal blow.
The light on the Heavenly Constitution Dao Chapter was radiant, and ripples of the Dao flowed. Wen Xianren looked up and saw Luo Lingfeng’s strange smile, and his heart suddenly skipped a beat. He felt that something was not quite right. At this point, why hadn’t she taken out her Dao artifact? Could it not be on her? Was it in the hands of the Cloud Sovereign? He steadied himself and raised his voice to scold, “Luo Lingfeng, I treated you well! I am your maternal uncle, do I not compare to outsiders?!”
Luo Lingfeng’s eyes were deep. She met Wen Xianren’s gaze and smiled, “It is precisely because Uncle is a close relative that I wish for Uncle to accompany Mother in the Yellow Springs. Mother dreamed of me, saying she was too lonely by herself.”
Wen Xianren gritted his teeth and cursed, “Why don’t you go?!”
Luo Lingfeng smiled, “Because I am unfilial.” She raised her hand, and the torrent of water suspended in the sky crashed down, vast and majestic, its power particularly terrifying. Wen Xianren looked at the earth-shattering torrent of water, his gaze sharpened. He urged his surrounding spiritual energy, immediately forming a thin cocoon like frost, encasing himself. Tang Changsheng saw this and unleashed his lightning techniques. The few masters of the Cavern Heavens from their Luoshui Divine Palace joined forces, their momentum equally great, and they managed to hold up the Abyssal True Water. The Heavenly Constitution Dao Chapter had already been activated, and the power of the Dao artifact would now be revealed. Wen Xianren took a step back, unhesitatingly channeled his spiritual energy, urged the Dao Chapter, and shouted, “Seal!”
This artifact that suppressed the Dao reached directly into the Great Dao. When operated, it could manipulate the endless ripples of the Dao, almost like the Cloud City’s ‘Jade Resonance Heavenly Sound’ divine ability, but far superior. Because once the Dao sound fell, almost no one could resist it. However, to wield it, the four families had to work together to activate it with a incantation. In Wen Xianren’s expectation, the boundless Abyssal True Water would solidify, and Luo Lingfeng’s spiritual energy would be unable to flow. But amidst the rumbling and noisy sounds from all directions, the word he uttered was quickly drowned out. In his shock, the cocoon around him shattered with a clang, and he was swept up by the Abyssal True Water and smashed heavily to the ground. Before he could get up, another fierce sword energy shot through the air, continuous and unending. Wen Xianren was greatly alarmed. A transparent light, like colored glaze, automatically emanated from him. He summoned the true artifact that protected him. The water torrent and the sword energy simultaneously surged into the colored glaze and disappeared without a trace, as if they had entered another realm. However, after a few breaths, the colored glaze also shattered, turning into specks of light.
However, this was enough time for Wen Xianren to react, and Jiang Huangyu and Tang Wentian also blocked Luo Lingfeng’s killing moves, retreating to Wen Xianren’s side.
Luo Lingfeng stood calmly within the vast water torrent, hands behind her back, and let out a mocking laugh, her face full of ridicule.
“What’s going on?” Wen Xianren’s ears buzzed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with internal organ fragments. His face was twisted with anger.
Jiang Huangyu and Tang Wentian could not explain either. Tang Wentian’s gaze fell on the Heavenly Constitution Dao Chapter floating in mid-air. Looking at the four sides of bright light, he finally discovered a clue. One side, activated by the Luo River Palace and Xiaohan Mountain, was missing something. Although the light flowed, the Dao Chapter had not been truly activated. Tang Wentian’s heart sank to the bottom. In his previous haste, he hadn’t noticed! He turned to look at Wen Xianren and said with a bitter tone, “Where is the Heavenly Mandate Talisman? The Heavenly Mandate Talisman that activates the Dao Chapter, why isn’t it here?”
“What Heavenly Mandate Talisman?!” Wen Xianren looked bewildered.
Jiang Huangyu’s face was filled with anger, and he exclaimed, “You don’t know? Did the Old Patriarch Wen only tell you the incantation?!” Each of the four families had their own methods of activating the Dao artifact, so they hadn’t asked in detail, completely unaware that Wen Xianren would have a problem!
Wen Xianren’s face suddenly turned very grim. His eyes were bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth, squeezing out two words: “Wen Danhua!” That woman actually dared to hide this from him! If he had known, he shouldn’t have considered sibling affection and should have directly searched her soul! The Heavenly Constitution Dao Chapter was useless, they had misjudged the situation! One misstep and they had lost everything!
“Are you looking for this?” Luo Lingfeng smiled slightly, and two “Heavenly Mandate Talismans” flew out from her sleeve. She lightly tapped the Heavenly Mandate Talismans and pretended to be surprised, “Uncle, didn’t Auntie tell you that I took the Heavenly Mandate Talismans when we were in the Lichen Prison? I already gave you a reminder out of respect for our family ties.”
Wen Xianren gasped for breath, so angry he almost spat out blood. In his heart, he cursed Wen Danhua and Luo Lingfeng thousands of times, but he also knew that no amount of scolding would help. He took a deep breath and shouted, “Even without the Dao artifact, can you kill the three of us alone? Even if you are a divinely gifted genius, don’t overestimate yourself.” The answer to Wen Xianren was wave after wave of bright sword light. The continuous sword energy struck like a massive wave, almost everywhere. Wen Xianren raised his hand and slapped out a palm, scattering the sword light that was pressing towards him.
Luo Lingfeng chuckled softly, waved her sleeve, and the Universal True Form Map suddenly materialized. Countless spiritual lights rose from the edges and scattered in front of them, instantly pulling Wen Xianren, Jiang Huangyu, and Tang Changsheng into the formation diagram. “Everyone, you’ve consumed quite a bit of spiritual energy and essence to activate the Heavenly Constitution Dao Chapter, haven’t you? Then take a good rest in this formation diagram!” Killing three masters of the Cavern Heavens without activating the “Heaven and Earth United in Chaos” would undoubtedly consume a lot of power. Rather than doing that, it was better to trap them and break through from other directions! Luo Lingfeng’s eyes narrowed, and her gaze swept across the various battlefields, finally landing on the side where the Dragon and Phoenix Dharma Manifestations were manifesting. That old dragon had profound cultivation and held a Dao artifact; even with the combined efforts of the Phoenix Lord and Shi Wufang, they might not be able to stop the old dragon!
The sky was dim, thunder suddenly sounded, and lightning flashed and crackled incessantly.
The Dragon Lord’s Dharma Manifestation spread across the sky, its head unseen and its tail out of sight, leaving behind a cold, sinister darkness. In its bright golden vertical pupils, only ferocity was displayed! Although the Phoenix Lord also revealed her Dharma Manifestation, the crimson fire occupied only a cramped corner under the oppressive pressure of the dark dragon body, appearing rather weak. As their auras and spiritual energy clashed, the Phoenix Lord was indeed being pushed back steadily. Not far away, Shi Wufang, holding her sword, seized the opportunity to strike, but she had only recently entered the Cavern Heaven realm. Her sword intent could not even cleave through the layer of malevolent energy on the Dragon Lord, let alone break through his scales.
“Phoenix Lord, has my Dragon Palace lineage wronged you in any way?” the Dragon Lord roared, his voice like rolling thunder.
The Phoenix Lord said, “No,” and paused. She looked at the Dragon Lord and then said, “You are using a Dao artifact refined from the ancestral remains, and you are doing something that betrays the ancestors. Does your conscience allow it?”
The Dragon Lord’s tone turned cold, and he angrily retorted, “It was Ancestor Si Jun who betrayed the Dragon Ancestor. I am correcting the chaos and preventing my Dustless Sea from making further mistakes!” As he roared, a vast surge of spiritual energy poured down from the sky! The Phoenix Lord’s eyes sharpened, and she waved her fan, causing heavenly fire to descend. Shi Wufang seized the opportunity and pushed her sword energy to its limit. As the two forces collided, a deafening roar erupted, and the sky seemed to shatter completely from the impact. The Dragon Lord let out a cold snort, no longer wanting to waste time here. He summoned his Dao artifact, the Royal Bone, and countless intertwined rays of light stirred. The saber that could cleave mountains and split seas suddenly transformed into a fierce dragon! The massive dragon tail swept downwards, scattering the heavenly fire and shattering the sword light wherever it passed. The surrounding spiritual energy vibrated, and his entire body’s spiritual energy seemed to boil. The Phoenix Lord’s expression became solemn, and she dared not collide with this dragon tail! She flapped her wings behind her, and a clear phoenix cry rang out. She had already disappeared from her original position.
The Dragon Lord snorted coldly, “Trying to escape? I’m afraid it’s not that easy!” The Dharma Manifestation behind him unleashed brilliant, dazzling light from its eyes, sweeping forward like the sun’s flames, leaving nowhere to hide! The Dragon Lord flicked his left hand, scattering the troublesome sword light. He aimed at the Phoenix Lord, intending to settle this feud today! The Phoenix Lord was adept at evasion, but unless she directly escaped the battlefield, she would not be able to conceal her movements! The formidable dragon tail, having locked onto the Phoenix Lord, transformed back into a saber. Just as it was about to strike down at the Phoenix Bird, a rumbling sound emerged, and a surging wave rolled high. Three hundred and sixty drops of Abyssal True Water rushed upwards and instantly collided with the saber light! The great waves were endless, and layers of power surged unceasingly.
Suddenly realizing that someone had joined the fray, the Dragon Lord was first wary, and then, upon seeing who it was, he immediately became enraged! The Phoenix Lord had betrayed the Dustless Sea, and Luo Lingfeng was also the source of trouble! The Dragon Lord bolstered his spiritual energy and pressed down with the Royal Bone. Luo Lingfeng lowered her eyes, glimpsed that the Phoenix Lord had escaped from the saber light, and suddenly retracted her spiritual energy. The torrent of water filling the sky vanished, but the next moment, with a press of her hand, it surged towards the Dragon Lord’s head. Her spiritual energy was controlled freely and flowed smoothly, like clouds and water. She took advantage of the moment the Dragon Lord was fully activating the Royal Bone to withdraw her spiritual energy, and then launched a new offensive when his subsequent power had not yet shifted!
The Dragon Lord’s thoughts raced like lightning. He immediately understood Luo Lingfeng’s plan. If he reverted the saber, then this attack would be completely wasted. But if he didn’t change, the vast Abyssal True Water would undoubtedly crash into him, eroding his malevolent energy. But was this the only path he could take? A strange light flashed in the Dragon Lord’s eyes, and a smile filled with malice appeared. His power remained on the Royal Bone, and he struck down with the saber. Simultaneously, a treasure robe appeared on his body, emitting streaks of divine light. It was still at the beginning of the battle, and his treasure artifacts were not yet depleted. For the opponent to do this was truly risky. Without hesitation, Luo Lingfeng, with her seasoned experience, handled it with ease, but what of it?
The Phoenix Lord and Shi Wufang’s expressions changed drastically as they saw the Dragon Lord’s menacing saber light descend. However, they trusted that Luo Lingfeng’s actions had a reason, and they both attacked the Dragon Lord in unison, concentrating their power in one place. The Dragon Lord’s eyes were cold, and spiritual light rippled around him. He knew that if the attacks of the three fell simultaneously, even with the treasure robe, he would be injured. It was worth exchanging a minor injury for the life of a Cavern Heaven cultivator. If Luo Lingfeng withdrew her move at the last moment, he would have no losses and could even seize the rhythm of the battle.
The vast spiritual energy descended almost simultaneously, and the sky seemed to open a giant black hole, swallowing all the bright light, leaving only darkness and gloom, as if a rift had appeared between heaven and earth. The collision of powerful forces flashed and disappeared in an instant. When their vision returned to normal, the treasure light on the Dragon Lord’s body had shattered, and streaks of blood leaked from between his scales. The malevolent dragon Dharma Manifestation also showed signs of decay. Luo Lingfeng did not withdraw her move at the last moment! The Dragon Lord rejoiced, but when he saw Luo Lingfeng still standing in place, unharmed, his heart sank. Could it be that she had used a Dao artifact? Was she not restrained by the Heavenly Constitution Dao Chapter of the Luoshui Divine Palace? The thought flashed through the Dragon Lord’s mind. He reached out his right hand, trying to recall the Royal Bone, but grasped only air.
“Hmm?” A trace of surprise appeared in the Dragon Lord’s eyes.
“Surprised?” Luo Lingfeng chuckled, “The artifact that suppresses the Dao has gone to Upper Clarity Divine Realm to enjoy blessings before you, fellow Daoist. You should be happy for it.” It turned out that when the Royal Bone was about to strike, she had activated the Ascension talisman she had snatched from the Daoist Wan Ling, sending that “light of ascension” to carry the Royal Bone to the Upper Clarity Divine Realm. Naturally, that saber strike would not land on her.
The Dragon Lord did not know what method Luo Lingfeng had used. He coughed up a mouthful of blood and angrily urged his spiritual energy. Luo Lingfeng gazed at him, her eyes deepening considerably. Now that the Dragon Lord had lost his Dao artifact and was injured, the battle situation was no longer up to him! She urged her spiritual energy, and the torrent of water surged upwards, with strands of sword energy hidden within. In an instant, they shot towards him! Attacked from three sides, the Dragon Lord, having lost his Dao artifact, was naturally somewhat flustered. Sensing the immense pressure he was about to face, he turned his feet and took a step back.
Four battlefields had opened up in Sunset Burial Mounds, but two had already been suppressed. However, neither Wen Baixian nor the Daoist Wan Ling, engrossed in their intense battles, could perceive this.
At this moment, the Daoist Wan Ling stood in mid-air, surrounded by birds that occasionally let out crisp chirps. Before him, holding a sword, stood Wei Yunshu. Her Dharma Manifestation had been fully revealed, with countless bright lights gathered, brilliant like the Milky Way. Upon closer inspection, the starlight changed unpredictably, as if it had grown into star wings behind her. The Daoist Wan Ling had initially thought that in the Fu Li Immortal Realm, even if he were suppressed below the Dao Fruit realm, he would have a great advantage against the cultivators of the Fu Li Immortal Realm. But Luo Lingfeng had slapped his face, and now Wei Yunshu was doing the same. He looked at the surrounding stars with apprehension, carefully formed seals, and drove the birds to flap their wings and fly forward.
But just like in their previous encounters, as soon as they touched the brilliant starlight, the birds were torn to shreds by the sword energy flowing within. The Daoist Wan Ling felt agitated, his eyes fixed on the flowing stars, as if his mind was also slowly twisting. After a breath, he suddenly awoke. He pulled out the “Myriad Beasts Codex” from his sleeve with a cold face. He didn’t expect to win, only to stall Wei Yunshu until the results of the other battles were decided.
When Wei Yunshu saw the strangely shaped alien creatures flying out, her gaze slightly narrowed. Her mind turned, and the brightly shining stars became like golden birds flapping their wings, scattering specks of stardust. Upon touching the alien creatures, the sword energy suddenly erupted, and the surroundings were instantly covered by light as brilliant as the Milky Way. Wei Yunshu stepped forward with the Taiyi Sword. Her entire being merged into the clear light, always giving off a sense of vastness and ethereal elusiveness. Under the reflection of the sword energy and starlight, those alien creatures instantly turned into nothingness. The Daoist Wan Ling felt like he was facing a great enemy, regretting not leaving this person to Wen Baixian. He had at least dealt with that swordsman from Buzhou before. Although he found the opponent’s swordsmanship annoying, he would never suffer such a great loss. This person before him not only possessed swordsmanship but also other powerful techniques.
As the Daoist Wan Ling was thinking, a rumbling sound arose, and the sky unfurled a lightning net that locked everything. Countless thunderbolts, carrying vast sonic power, descended! The lightning techniques gradually surged like a flood, making it impossible to dodge. The Daoist Wan Ling’s eyes flickered, and his expression was very unsightly. He gradually calmed down and took out a “Beast Taming Circle” from his sleeve. He threw the “Beast Taming Circle” forward, and a ferocious beast with bared teeth and emitting purple light leaped out. The Daoist Wan Ling took a step and retreated several paces. This was a “Thunder Dragon Beast” that he had captured from the Primordial Heaven Domain himself, but he had not completely subdued it and rarely dared to use it. As soon as this “Thunder Dragon Beast” leaped out, it roared. Its body was covered in scales with flowing faint purple light. Not only was it unharmed after bathing in the lightning, but its aura also grew stronger.
Wei Yunshu understood the situation upon seeing this Thunder Dragon Beast. She waved her sleeve, dispelling the lightning in the sky, and instead brought her palm down towards the Thunder Dragon Beast. The Three Lights materialized, and the Dragon Capturing Seal descended. This Thunder Dragon Beast was also formidable. Its whip-like long tail swept out, scattering the Three Lights Dragon Capturing Seal. It leaped forward in anger, its sharp claws tearing through the wind, leaving trails of lightning in their wake. The Daoist Wan Ling felt a sense of relief seeing the power of this Thunder Dragon Beast. He did not dare to approach the Thunder Dragon Beast, but he still remotely summoned his magic sword, attempting to disrupt Wei Yunshu’s rhythm.
Wei Yunshu’s expression was calm and undisturbed. Behind her, the stars gathered, transforming into a wheel of the crimson sun emitting ten thousand feet of golden light. She held her sword forward and simply slashed forward. Crimson flames rolled out, a devastating force pushing forward. The Thunder Dragon Beast wailed, rolling dozens of feet away, its scales shattered, and blood streaming. Many parts of its body were scorched by the sun wheel. It staggered to its feet, glanced at the Daoist Wan Ling, paused, and then charged towards Wei Yunshu again.
Wei Yunshu had seen descriptions of the “Beast Taming Circle” in the Daoist scriptures of the Upper Clarity Divine Realm. This artifact originally came from the Primordial Heaven Domain. The Divine Lord of the Primordial Heaven Domain was a True Dragon, hence why the domain was filled with various unusual creatures. After cultivating, those creatures embarked on the path of “Beast Taming” and developed the “Beast Taming Circle.” Generally, cultivators who partnered with strange beasts were equivalent to two “selves.” However, judging by the Daoist Wan Ling’s reaction, it was clear he had not bonded with the “Thunder Dragon Beast” and lacked the ability to control it. In this case, things would be easier.
Wei Yunshu relaxed her hand and released the Taiyi Sword. The Taiyi Sword was in sync with her thoughts, supporting the brilliant sword light, able to protect itself and counter the Daoist Wan Ling’s attacks. Her gaze shifted to the injured Thunder Dragon Beast. With a thought, the crimson sun wheel suddenly transformed into stars. She performed a “Heavenly Cycle Restriction Technique,” locking down the heavens and earth, and even time. In this instant, the stars flickered one after another, scattering countless clear lights, dazzling indeed.
The Thunder Dragon Beast’s body stiffened, and a trace of fear appeared in its eyes. In its eyes, it only saw the boundless star river flash, and countless rays of starlight brushed towards its body. In an instant, this strange beast ceased to exist, both in form and spirit.
The Daoist Wan Ling was greatly alarmed. When the Heavenly Cycle Restriction Technique descended, his body also momentarily froze. The magic robes on his body vibrated, emitting streaks of phantom images, resisting the starlight that penetrated the Thunder Dragon Beast and fell towards him! After a few breaths, all the starlight was worn away. Cold sweat trickled down the Daoist Wan Ling’s forehead. They had been fighting back and forth for a while, and the opponent’s spiritual energy seemed to be a bottomless pit, showing no signs of depletion. If this continued, he might be defeated before the other battles were decided.
The Daoist Wan Ling steadied himself and tried to persuade Wei Yunshu, “With your cultivation, you will surely be a honored guest of the great masters in the Upper Clarity Divine Realm. Why are you so stubborn, fellow Daoist?” He paused and then added, “If you are counting on those four Patriarchs, it is already impossible. The Lifeless Chasm was breached more than two hundred years ago. You are so young, why walk the old path of those four?”
“Cowardly and afraid of death,” Wei Yunshu sneered, “Is that your reason for betraying the Fu Li Immortal Realm? What the Patriarchs did not have time to do, I will do.”
“Please, Daoist, on your way!”