Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 339 - 319: Six Disciples Ascend the Mountain, Enemies from the Southeast Approach!【5th Update!】(8/60)

Lu Qingfeng's voice traveled a hundred thousand miles.

It was heard not only in Star Shining Floating City.

Far in the southeast, forty-nine thousand miles away, there's a region known as the Eclipse Mountain Range.

Among the ninety-nine dukes of the Abyss First Layer, one known as the master of 'pain and slaughter,' the Eclipse Duke, rules over this territory.

It's said…

The Eclipse Duke originates from the Ogre clan and needs to consume dozens of humans daily to be satiated, earning an extremely sinister reputation among humans.

Within the Eclipse Mountain Range resides the largest Ogre tribe of the Abyss First Layer. They breed humans, the Black Prison Clan as food, and even enjoy keeping beautiful yet delectable elves captive.

In the Heavenly Punishment Abyss, his notoriety is unparalleled, second only to Earth Cave Demons and Dead Spirit Beings, other abyssal creatures.

One day...

"I, Guangyuan, having slain Augustine, have partaken of the Heavenly Mechanism. Two years hence, I shall impart the teachings of the Xuanmen path at Zhenyuan Mountain, where all beings of the Abyss with destined ties may come to listen."

This deafening voice echoed through the heavens and minds, rousing the Eclipse Duke from his slumber with rage sparking in his eyes.

"Who is it!"

"Who dares to awake the great Eclipse Duke!"

The Eclipse Duke, towering three zhang high, cloaked in dense hair and a full beard, exuded a fierce, savage aura, tremendously frightful in appearance.

He shook his head.

After months of slumber that had muddled his mind, he finally awoke after shaking his head.

"Guangyuan Duke?"

"When did another duke appear in these lands?"

The Eclipse Duke's eyes, as wide as copper bells, vividly envisioned the Green Robed Daoist. The persistent phrase of the external world still echoed in his heart, an astonished glint in the Eclipse Duke's eyes, "This fellow actually killed Augustine!"

Although he disdained Augustine's tactics of hiding in the Thorny Rift Valley, even the arrogant Eclipse Duke couldn't deny—

This was a formidable foe, difficult to overcome and kill.

The Eclipse Duke had once sought Augustine for a duel in the Thorny Rift Valley, only to end up disoriented, entangled in the countless thorny curls.

Irritated and weary, he turned around and left, never returning to the Thorny Rift Valley again.

Unexpectedly, after only a few months of sleep, Augustine was killed.

"Zhenyuan Mountain."

"I have been asleep for so long, and my bones have softened. Perfect for challenging this Guangyuan!"

The Eclipse Duke, curious about and filled with battle intent for the 'Guangyuan Duke' who killed Augustine, was tough-skinned and skilled in slaughter and combat. In the entire Abyss First Layer, except the Abyss Master, there was no one he couldn't dare to challenge.

He had challenged all ninety-nine dukes, old and new.

If he could defeat them, he would, even maiming or killing them outright.

If he couldn't, he would flee, running like mad under their attacks. Augustine couldn't trap him. Once he returned to the safe haven of his den in Eclipse Mountain Range, not even the Abyss Master could kill him.

"In two years?"

"I can't wait that long!"

The Eclipse Duke let out a sinister chuckle, emerging from his den, and began sprinting in the determined direction.

…

Not only Star Shining Floating City.

Not only the Eclipse Duke.

Within a hundred thousand miles, there were four or five forces as powerful as Star Shining Floating City, and fighters as powerful as the Eclipse Duke, including Augustine, who had already been slain by Lu Qingfeng, and another named 'Three-headed Dagong,' a Hell Three-headed Dog, lurking in the Abyss of Pain and Magma.

A loner, far more mysterious than Augustine or Eclipse Duke.

As the Xuan Music resonated between heaven and earth, amidst volcanoes and flowing magma, a three-headed demonic dog covered in magma flames emerged from the magma with all three heads, each baring its fanged and ferocious maw.

It was the Three-headed Duke!

"Guangyuan."

"Augustine."

The eyes of the Three-headed Duke fiercely pulsed with a hint of contemplative flash, pondering unknown thoughts before diving back into the magma and disappearing.

…

Countless powerful factions.

Numerous mighty beings.

One after another, all focused their attention on Zhenyuan Mountain, discussing the suddenly risen 'Guangyuan Duke' across the land of a hundred thousand miles.

The Watcher's Nest was no exception.

"It must be Baron Guangyuan."

"I always said, Baron Guangyuan is no ordinary new liege; subduing such a ferocious Purple-eyed Bone Dragon so facilely—how could he be ordinary!"

On the mountain.

Horace gesticulated wildly, spittle flying everywhere, punching his own head in excitement and shouting at Sinier and Burns.

Sinier and Burns wiped spit off their faces, exchanged desperate looks, and responded wearily.

Burns spoke, "The name 'Guangyuan' is indeed unusual, not commonly seen. Additionally, Baron Guangyuan indeed left this place a month ago. Both the name and timeline align."

If there were doubts before,

then, as that voice resounded across the heavens and the figure of the Green Robed Daoist appeared in their minds—

"Duke Guangyuan" and "Baron Guangyuan" are one and the same, no longer a matter of dispute.

"Ha ha!"

"We've struck it rich. Duke Guangyuan slew Augustine and took over Thorny Rift Valley. Given our ties with him, who would dare to mess with the Watcher Nest now?!"

Horace, thinking of the implications, became more excited, clenching his fists and waving them wildly in the air, his eyes sparkling, "Right. And there's Nisha and Simon, those little ones. The six youths, just two months ago Duke Guangyuan took them as his disciples, keeping them close and teaching them for quite some time, he definitely won't neglect them."

As he spoke, a gust of wind formed under Horace's feet as he sprinted down the mountain, his voice carrying from below—

"I'll call Simon and the others over."

Seeing Horace acting on his words immediately, Sinier shook his head but his face, too, displayed a hint of faint surprise and anticipation, "Although we haven't known him for long, I can tell that Duke Guangyuan is a person who values past connections. With his current reputation, just a minor command and our Watcher Nest will no longer have to endure attacks from various Abyss Demons, and the people of the three clans can live in peace."

Burns listened and frowned slightly, his face dark, "But he killed Augustine a month ago and hasn't returned since. Maybe he didn't care at all."

"No way."

Sinier said this, yet his eyes harbored some doubt, "Perhaps he's just been too busy, probably preparing for the... sermon... two years from now, and hasn't had time to return."

Burns's reminder made Sinier uncertain as well.

Within the Abyss First Layer, among the ninety-nine esteemed Duke positions, Duke Guangyuan held one, a highly exalted status. The Watcher Nest, however, had only a baron and two viscounts; truly insignificant.

"I hope so."

Burns felt it was highly unlikely.

A grand Duke, among the highest echelons throughout the Abyss First Layer, having lived countless years, would he really care about a mere month's stay in the Watcher Nest?

Burns thought of those well-known Dukes in the Abyss, and his hope faded by ninety-nine percent.

But just then—

"Are you two talking about me?"

Burns and Sinier turned abruptly, only to see the Green Robed Daoist arrive, alighting before them.

...

At the base of Zhenyuan Mountain.

Lu Qingfeng tread upon an auspicious cloud in the lead.

Sinier, Burns, and Horace followed, each with two children around ten years old, indeed the six disciples Lu Qingfeng had taken in at the Watcher Nest.

According to the original plan, Lu Qingfeng was to stay at the Watcher Nest for two years to fully digest his Experience Value. During this period, his leisure time was ideal for training the six disciples by his side.

Cultivation is no easy task.

Especially for six children with no foundational knowledge.

Lu Qingfeng hoped they could become strong pillars of the Guangyuan Immortal Sect and naturally took great care in nurturing them.

However, circumstances forced his hand, and Lu Qingfeng had to act hastily.

The six disciples had yet to receive much guidance when, taking advantage of the momentum from slaying Augustine, he directly established the Guangyuan Immortal Sect at Zhenyuan Mountain. But Lu Qingfeng had his own plans, smoothly incorporating the six disciples without major issues.

Crossing the rifts of the valley, they climbed toward Cloud Platform Peak at the summit of Zhenyuan Mountain.

Horace was wildly excited, his eyes scanning the surroundings non-stop, "This is the stronghold of 'Duke Thorny,' Augustine, occupied by tens of thousands of Abyss Army, where even the dukes of Star Shining Floating City dare not enter. I can't believe I, Old Cow, have the chance to come here, what a thrill!"

Horace thought to himself, barely restraining from shouting aloud, but every so often he let out a 'hehe' of laughter.

The two little Minotaurs, Xuanli and Xuancheng, held in his arms, struggled to lift their heads and, seeing Horace's curious grin, could dissipate the fear and unease they felt in this strange environment, almost laughing aloud themselves.

Sinier, Burns, and Horace were all in similar high spirits.

However, the two managed to show restraint.

Hearing Horace's odd noises, Sinier couldn't help but turn his head and glare. Horace quickly shut his mouth, stifling his laughter. But due to too much suppression, he 'harrumphed,' and two snot bubbles burst from his nose, quite comical.

"Pfft!"

"Ha ha!"

Xuanli and Xuancheng, the two little Minotaurs, could no longer hold back, their shoulders shaking with crisp laughter. This drew the attention of Sinier, Burns, Horace, and Xuan Ning, the four brothers, towards them.

Scared by their gaze, the two boys went pale, unable to laugh any longer.

Lu Qingfeng trod upon Qingfeng in the lead, seemingly oblivious to the commotion behind, leading the group up to Cloud Platform Peak.

Cloud Platform Peak was supremely high, and perilous.

But for the likes of Horace, comparable to Jiedan True Men, this was obviously no trouble.

They proceeded upward.

The journey offered much to see.

Every scene had been named and marked with a stele by Lu Qingfeng.

Places such as Jiao Gong's Stone Room, Chang Chun Stone Room, Jade Girl Window, Divine Soil Cliff, Yiyun Pavilion, Old Lord's Plow Hang, Iron Bull Platform, White Cloud Fairyland, etc., all untouched natural landscapes of stunning beauty.

As they passed by White Cloud Fairyland.

Clouds rolled and fluttered beneath their feet, as if walking on a heavenly pathway, sequentially forming, akin to ascending a celestial ladder.

"Hu hu!"

Xuancheng, held sideways in Horace's arms, could only look downwards. Seeing the clusters of white clouds, he forgot the fright he had experienced earlier, quietly blowing air toward the clouds, observing their shifting shapes.

Delighting in it.

The group admired the scenery, spirits uplifted amidst.

Boom boom!

The earth suddenly shook.

From the southeast direction, it seemed as though thousands of troops were thundering, charging towards Zhenyuan Mountain.