Why Am I a Priestess When I Reach the Maximum Level?-Chapter 77[Vol. 6] - The Twelve Peaks of Cangyun

[Vol. 6] Chapter 77: The Twelve Peaks of Cangyun

Violet slightly turned her gaze and made eye contact with the old one-eyed diviner, whose single eye seemed to carry both respect and hidden meaning. A touch of depth appeared in her silver-blue eyes, but she suddenly chuckled.

“Interesting, really interesting~ Good, good, good. To have such skill, you truly deserve the title of [One-Eyed Diviner].”

Seeing she wasn’t upset, the old man finally sighed in relief and quickly bowed, saying,

“Not at all. It’s just some lowly methods of peeking into fate, a few decades of humble practice… Please forgive me for any foolishness in front of you.”

“Violet, so what does this fox really mean? Have you figured it out?”

“Heh… Little Bai’er, the secrets of fate can’t be revealed, you know.”

“Hey, hey, you’re doing this too? And don’t add ‘little’ before my name! You don’t look older than me!”

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Afterward, the old one-eyed diviner, keeping his word, helped the group locate the current location of the Western Origin Spirit Maiden.

Of course, since the diviner had been seriously injured during the divination, the group didn’t insist on him doing another reading. The one-eyed diviner had already gathered the necessary information on his own.

Just a few days ago, another group had approached him with the same request, to find the whereabouts of the current Western Origin Spirit Maiden. However, unlike Murong Yun’s connections, this group had to pay a huge sum, over ten million gold coins, just to get the old man to agree to help.

Violet and the others were on the right track. The Western Origin Spirit Maiden, who shared the same name as Hen, was indeed at Cangyun Mountain at the moment.

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According to the divination, she wouldn’t be leaving the area for at least a month. It seemed she had some very important matters to attend to.

As for the group trying to find her…

Although it wasn’t his usual practice to share client details, the old man hesitated for a moment. Perhaps because Violet and her group were important figures, especially with Murong Yun’s backing, and since the people asking for the information weren’t exactly good people, he finally decided to give them some details.

The people searching for the Western Origin Spirit Maiden were members of the [Yokai Controlling Sect].

Of course, they didn’t show this openly, but the old one-eyed diviner could easily tell just by looking at their faces.

By the way, according to the information in Ling Feng’s possession, the [Yokai Controlling Sect]’s main base was hidden in the Xiangshou County. This location was ideal because it was close to Cangyun Mountain, a region rich in all kinds of spirit pets and strange creatures, making it perfect for capturing and training them at any time.

In other words, it was the rich resources and culture of Xiangshou County that gradually gave rise to the [Yokai Controlling Sect], a sect focused on controlling yokai, beasts, and demons, allowing it to grow and expand to the scale it had reached today.

Such an organization wasn’t officially acknowledged by the public. In fact, in Xiangshou County, it was regarded like a rat in the street, despised by most people.

Despite its large and mysterious influence, the sect dared not establish any openly visible bases, because if discovered, it would immediately be attacked by many local forces.

The old one-eyed diviner didn’t like the [Yokai Controlling Sect] either. But as a diviner with a clear price for his services, he couldn’t afford to turn away clients who came to seek his help. The principle of divination was to stay outside of worldly matters, which allowed him to avoid the backlash of fate and the surveillance of the heavens, so he didn’t pick sides.

At this moment, the group of people was likely on their way to Cangyun Mountain to search for the unconfirmed whereabouts of the Western Origin Spirit Maiden.

Time passed, and soon it was evening.

Xiangshou County was vast, and although Xiangshou City, the county capital, was built along the canal and leaned towards the eastern side, it was still quite a distance from Cangyun Mountain, which lay outside the Western Origin Spirit Kingdom’s borders.

After receiving the information from the one-eyed diviner, the group didn’t stop. They left Xiangshou City, rented a carriage, and headed towards the foot of Cangyun Mountain along the official road.

But by the time night fell, they had still not exited the Western Origin Spirit Kingdom’s territory, and there was still some distance left to their destination.

Since haste makes waste, although Violet didn’t mind, the other three hadn’t reached the point where they could go without food, water, or sleep and still be full of energy. So, they decided to find a place nearby to rest for the night and continue their journey the next day.

This kind of task naturally fell to a local “guide” familiar with the area.

“This is the place. It’s called Cangyun Town, and it’s said to have existed for hundreds, even nearly a thousand years. It was originally a temporary campsite set up by locals for lodging when they communicated with the spirit pets on Cangyun Mountain,” said Murong Yun, standing on a low slope and pointing to the cluster of buildings ahead, now lit up by the glow of lamps in the night. He explained in a calm, knowledgeable manner.

“Over time, the campsite grew larger as more people came and went, eventually becoming a village, then a town, and finally developing into the size it is now. It was officially named Cangyun Town and became a bustling area like a trading center at the foot of Cangyun Mountain.”

“Most people who want to climb Cangyun Mountain, seek opportunities, or find spirit pets they like, come here to stock up on supplies, prepare for their journey, purchase information, or even hire guides. There are also many people here who specialize in the business of spirit pets, and their quality is no worse than what you’d find in Xiangshou City.”

“Ah… so it’s like a tourist town, then?”

Wait a second, Murong Yun just said…

Looking at the brightly lit buildings in the distance, which, though a town, already seemed much larger than a typical one, Violet tilted her head, her expression a bit strange.

“It sounds like Cangyun Mountain isn’t as hard to climb for the locals. I thought it was supposed to be very high and dangerous?”

“Oh, Miss Violet, there’s something you may not know…”

Murong Yun gestured for them to keep moving while he explained.

“While Cangyun Mountain is indeed the most famous and mysterious mountain in the [Ancient Spirit Realm], hiding many secrets that remain unsolved, it’s not entirely as dangerous as it sounds.”

“Though it’s called a mountain, Cangyun actually has twelve peaks, and the tops of those peaks disappear into the sea of clouds, making them impossible to reach.”

“Each peak is ruled by a peak master. Their identities are mysterious, and their temperaments, preferences, and abilities are unknown, but they all share one thing in common. They are guardians of their respective peaks, protecting the creatures that live there.”

“These peak masters have very different attitudes towards outsiders. Some are highly hostile and will forcefully drive away any intruders who dare to climb their protected peaks, while others are more passive, only intervening if trouble arises.”

“Then there are those who are quite open-minded, encouraging the beasts and demons under their command to interact with humans, exchange what they need, and even form mutual partnerships.”

“Most of the non-tamed spirit pets in Xiangshou County come from these peak masters, and while the peak masters occasionally communicate with one another, they rarely interfere with each other’s affairs.”

“So, Cangyun Mountain can be both dangerous and safe. The key really depends on which peak you try to climb.”