Yellow Court Daoist

"With such a rare Divine Skill as a meeting gift, my husband is truly generous."

Yinchuan Water Palace, within the inner hall.

Ao Le nestled in Lu Qingfeng's arms, speaking softly with laughter, yet there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Ao Jun is your third brother's son, our nephew."

"Giving him a Divine Skill to protect himself is not too much."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

He had already enhanced the 'Fallen Divine Light' to the level of Great Divine Power back in the Barbarian God Realm. However, the Great Divine Power was too profound, and Lu Qingfeng was worried that Ao Jun might not be able to master it in his lifetime, so he only passed down a normal Divine Skill.

Even so.

Having a Divine Skill, especially a powerful one like 'Fallen Divine Light,' could significantly improve Ao Jun's strength by several levels. As long as Ao Jun could get a basic grasp on it, once deployed, he would be invincible in his domain.

"Jun is still young, and showing off his powers outside might attract trouble."

Ao Le understood Lu Qingfeng's intentions—

Meeting Ao Jun for the first time and giving such a generous gift must be out of respect for his brother Ao Lie and for her.

Although she was happy, she also worried about potential hidden problems.

Besides.

"A hundred years ago."

"The Shang River Town Sky Army's 'Sky Illuminating Treasure' shone through the East Xian State, tracking all movements of demons, and everything was recorded in the treasure. Later, someone reviewed the treasure and saw that you were enveloped in blood light and disappeared underground in the Ghostly Wailing Mysterious Realm."

"It was determined by the demons of the Ghostly Wailing Mysterious Realm and by Shang River's judgment that you assumed the name 'He Shan' and joined the Blood Spring Demon Sect, which was deemed as betrayal."

Ao Le leaned against Lu Qingfeng's chest, explaining the intricacies of 'Guang Yuan's betrayal and poisoning the demons' and 'Min River being demoted to Poison Dragon Pond.'

These, Lu Qingfeng's avatar as Luo Fuzi had already heard from Chang Zhang at Yu Mountain Sect, and now hearing it from Ao Le felt different.

"This matter has a long story—"

Lu Qingfeng bitterly smiled and shook his head.

Whether it was his hundred years of seclusion or being discovered by the Heaven Suppressing Army in the Ghostly Wailing Mysterious Realm, none of it had been his intention nor had he expected such outcomes.

At that time.

An avatar was cultivating the 'Blood Sea Scripture,' merging with the Blood Sea, bearing boundless sins of the Blood Sea. This caused Lu Qingfeng to be enveloped by towering Karma, not only exposing him but also distracting all his Heart Power, which he could only dispel by silently reciting from the Yellow Court.

All his Body Separations outside were in a state of mental stasis, pretending to be in 'closed-door death seclusion.'

This was also why after Lu Qingfeng emerged from seclusion, he was unaware of matters concerning Min River and himself, and why he ignored the people Ao Le sent to the Yu Mountain Sect.

And under those circumstances at that time.

The Heaven Suppressing Army above the Heavenly Dome, using treasures like 'Sky Illuminating Treasure' to scan the earth, clearly saw through Lu Qingfeng's movements after he disrupted the arrays inside and outside the Ghostly Wailing Mysterious Realm.

Later, the 'Sky Illuminating Official' and 'Investigation Department' together combed through the treasure.

Only then was Lu Qingfeng's trail uncovered, his origins completely investigated. After questioning every Demon Cultivator from the Ghostly Wailing Mysterious Realm,

The Investigation Department ultimately accused Ao Zhan's son-in-law Guang Yuan of—

betraying and joining the demons.

As the Min River Dragon Son-in-law, Ao Zhan and others implicated by him were all demoted to Poison Dragon Pond.

"I've involved you all."

Cultivating the Blood Sea Body Separation is shockingly secretive; not to be spoken aloud lest the secrets of Heavenly Mechanism are leaked. Lu Qingfeng looked towards Ao Le, feeling guilty at heart.

"One family should not talk about implicating each other."

Ao Le shook her head.

Also knowing that there were many secrets with Lu Qingfeng, she didn't inquire but slightly frowned and said, "Husband, if this time you wish to escape via Yu Mountain, it would probably not be easy. A hundred years ago, Heaven Suppressing Grand Marshal overlooked the betrayal of Chi Bai to the demons due to 'Senior Brother Luo Fu's' face. But what can be done once can't be done a second time. Your traces were discovered in the Ghostly Wailing Mysterious Realm, and afterwards, even this identity of 'He Shan' was uncovered. Even if the Sect Leader of Yu Mountain intervenes, it would be difficult to shake the judgment of Shang River Dragon Palace and Heaven Suppressing Grand Marshal."

As Ao Le spoke, she suddenly saw Lu Qingfeng's face relax, her brows instantly unfolded, and she playfully scolded Lu Qingfeng, "Husband returns so confidently, must have a sure plan to clear his own name, yet you let Le'er worry for nothing."

Returning with a sin-bearing body.

Casually bestowing Divine Power methods without fearing consequences.

From Ao Le's understanding of Lu Qingfeng, she knew he must have a way to deal with the current situation.

"Not only to clear the grievances—"

Ao Le looked towards Lu Qingfeng, only to see Lu Qingfeng's lips slightly moving, explaining to her.

The more Ao Le listened, the more shocked she became, her eyes widening.

Immediately, a burst of light flickered inside the inner hall.

Seeing this light, Ao Le's face blossomed with a brilliant smile, her inner worries wiped away, her heart completely settled.

...

"Uncle!"

Three days later.

Lu Qingfeng and Ao Le walked out of the inner hall hand in hand, Ao Jun was already waiting outside early. Seeing the two, his gaze fell on Lu Qingfeng, his eyes burning, and without any pretense, he bowed to the ground, saying excitedly, "Nephew Ao Jun thanks uncle for bestowing the method!"

Three days' time.

Ao Jun swallowed the Spirit Pill, recovered his Divine Soul, and also perceived the 'Fallen Divine Light'. With Lu Qingfeng's enlightenment, Ao Jun, although newly gifted with Divine Power, was equivalent to the understanding of two hundred years of cultivation. He was not truly initiated yet, but could already unleash some of its mighty power, witnessing all sorts of mysteries.

Only then did he know how precious this method was.

Feeling grateful, he thus waited outside the hall, merely to thank him in person.

"The Magic Gate is excellent, but it still requires diligent practice."

Lu Qingfeng extended his hand to help Ao Jun up, laughing as he spoke.

"Nephew will diligently heed uncle's teaching."

Ao Jun got up obediently, respectfully responding.

Looking up at the uncle he was meeting for the second time, recalling the evaluations of the people from Min River Dragon Palace over the years, remembering his aunt holding a scroll, tenderly touching the person in the painting deep in thought, and also thinking of the 'Fallen Divine Light' Divine Power, for a moment he felt as if his eyes were filled with mist, and this uncle was enshrouded in that fog.

Truly mysterious.

"Those rumors, indeed just hearsay."

"Even father seems to have believed them."

Ao Jun thought inwardly.

Provoking aunt's deep longing, casually bestowing Divine Power methods, how could uncle engage in despicable acts such as extortion or embezzling provisions?

Ao Jun shook his head inwardly, thinking that rumors hurt people, and gossip is laughable.

"Didn't expect Jun'er to get along so well with husband."

"This is only the second meeting, and his eyes see only uncle, not even aunt."

Ao Le glanced at Ao Jun, then at Lu Qingfeng, her eyes filled with playful and teasing colors.

Lu Qingfeng smiled without saying a word.

But Ao Jun, seeing the smile on his aunt's face, knew it was a tease and said with an embarrassed smile, "Aunt, please don't joke about your nephew."

"Ha ha!"

Ao Le, hearing this, exchanged a glance with Lu Qingfeng, and both couldn't help but laugh out loud.

...

Yinchuan Water Palace.

Lu Qingfeng, Ao Le, and Ao Jun were seated, chatting casually.

Outside the hall, suddenly a general came running in large strides, knelt in the center of the hall, and said urgently, "Reporting to the Water Monarch and the young general, Green Bull Mountain has deployed three thousand troops and is now challenging us outside the Water Palace!"

"Green Bull Mountain?"

Lu Qingfeng looked towards Ao Le.

Only to see Ao Le, dressed in military armor, who upon hearing this immediately grabbed his sword, stood up angrily and said, "How dare you, Green Bull Mountain, to bully your way here!"

With that said.

Anger surged, but then he regained his composure, bowing his head to look at Lu Qingfeng beside him.

His angry expression suddenly receded, his face turning instantly red, the formidable Yinchuan Water Monarch appearing somewhat coy and bashful.

"These years."

"It's been hard on you."

Lu Qingfeng held Ao Le's hand, feeling guilty and affectionate, seeing Ao Le's face softening from fierceness to tenderness, he then said to Ao Jun on the side, "Jun'er, lead the way."

"Yes."

Ao Jun, unknowing of romantic affairs, was overjoyed, thinking with his uncle present, the little Green Bull Mountain was nothing to fear!

Immediately, he stood up and strode forward towards the outside of the Water Palace.

"We're going too."

"I want to see who dares disturb my reunion with Le'er."

Lu Qingfeng, holding Ao Le's hand, also strode out of the hall.

...

Outside the Yinchuan Water Palace.

Three thousand demon troops were lined up, each exuding a menacing aura.

Leading them were two bull demons.

The king of Green Bull Mountain, Green Bull King, and his son, Niu Shan.

At the front.

A demon general shouted challenges.

Green Bull King and Niu Shan stayed behind; Niu Shan, with his bull's head, glanced at Yinchuan Water Palace, then looked towards Green Bull King, hesitantly saying, "This Yinchuan Water Monarch is appointed by the Shang River Dragon Palace, the daughter of the Poison Dragon Pond Water Monarch. Although the Poison Dragon Pond Water Monarch may be overrated, hiding in Purple Sun River, he is still immensely powerful. Attacking Yinchuan Water Palace like this, could it be—"

Green Bull Mountain, having long pledged allegiance to the Golden Lotus Sect and Tongling Wujimen, was well informed about the surrounding intel.

Knowing—

Yinchuan Water Palace might not be a match for their Green Bull Mountain, but backed by the formidable yet mysterious Poison Dragon Pond Water Monarch, if pushed too hard, who knows if a powerful master might be drawn here.

Niu Shan felt somewhat uncertain.

"What is there to fear!"

"This king is here just to pursue a victory, to break the spirits of Yinchuan, preventing them from silently growing stronger and posing a threat to my Green Bull Mountain. It's not to storm and overtake Yinchuan Water Palace or slay the Yinchuan Water Monarch."

"The Poison Dragon Pond Water Monarch is isolated and helpless, too busy protecting himself."

"As long as his daughter's life isn't in danger, why would he come to Yinchuan? Besides, my Green Bull Mountain, backed by the Golden Lotus Sect, also has powers comparable to the Poison Dragon Pond Water Monarch."

Green Bull King scoffed.

Though he was born a bull demon, his operation of the territory and the significant foundation he established granted him top-notch wisdom and temperament. Tasked with watching over Green Bull Mountain and containing Yinchuan Water Palace, he knew just having the Yinchuan Water Monarch and the young general were worth noting, all others were trivial.

Instead of demolishing Yinchuan Water Palace, which could likely provoke the Poison Dragon Pond Water Monarch or other powerful figures, triggering uncertainties, it was better to stand-off like this.

To crush their military strength without bringing any threat.

By then, lying high on Green Bull Mountain and watching others fight amongst themselves, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Listening to this, Niu Shan's eyes sparkled with admiration as he was thoroughly impressed, "Father's consideration is impeccable indeed."

Yet before he could continue.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The surrounding scenery suddenly shifted, their vision cleared, and three figures appeared before them.

Recognizing one female general and the young general, Niu Shan was alarmed and hadn't spoken yet when a startled voice arose beside him, "The Yinchuan Water Monarch?!"

Niu Shan turned his head, only to see his father, Green Bull King, just like him, both seemingly captured out of thin air. They kneeled on the ground, unable to move.

"Green Bull King."

Ao Jun's eyes slightly widened, seeing the Green Bull King and his son at first startled, then immediately turned to look at Lu Qingfeng, only to see Lu Qingfeng pointing to the sky, as thunder poured down—

Boom boom boom!

The roaring was incessant, instantly enveloping the three thousand demon troops. Lightning flashed, thunder ravaged.

Green Bull King and his son were uncontrollably hovering, seeing the three thousand demon troops clearly beneath them.

"Great King!"

"It's the Great King!"

The demon troops screamed in shock, seeing thunder cages forming all around further adding to the chaos.

At that moment.

A profound and loud voice echoed through heaven and earth—

"Green Bull King and his son have now submitted to Yinchuan Water Palace, will the rest of you not quickly surrender?!"

The voice thundered.

A strange force spread out, exploding in the hearts of the three thousand demon troops.

The next moment.

Cling clang!

The three thousand demon troops one by one laid down their weapons, knelt on the ground, and shouted—

"We are willing to surrender!"

...