Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 484 - 460: North Sea Turtle Mountain!

"Turtle Mountain Old Mother’s origins are shrouded in mystery, through serendipity deep in the North Sea, she obtained the ’Yuan Gui Divine Sword’ left behind by the Yuan Gui Jellyfish that once roamed the Three Mountains and Nine Waters over fifty thousand years ago."

"This ’Yuan Gui Divine Sword’ was forged by the Yuan Gui Jellyfish using a wonderful method, beneath the North Sea’s hundred thousand zhang Cold Spring, from the essence of Gui Water and the Taiyin Yuan Magnetic. There were two swords in total, one has long since disappeared without a trace, leaving only this one which first surfaced in the hands of Turtle Mountain Old Mother."

"The sword radiates a bone-chilling light that overwhelms onlookers. One need not even be touched by it, as those with lesser Dao ability and mana, merely getting slightly close and basking in its cold light, will be struck with its poisonous cold. If they don’t retreat quickly upon realizing the danger, a single strike or even a brush against it would inflict them with a poison that freezes the blood and marrow, turning their whole body black as they collapse, inevitably leading to their death. All manner of fierce fires are extinguished upon contact, unable to resist it."

Zhu Yang was using Escape Magic amidst the clouds, speaking to Lu Qingfeng and the Golden Eyes Demon King as they traveled.

North Sea Turtle Mountain Old Mother.

Her name might not be as notorious as the Snow Mountain Ancestor who betrayed the Six Dust Temple in the North Pole Snow Domain. However, when it comes to strength, most experts within the Three Mountains and Nine Waters regard Turtle Mountain Old Mother as the superior.

For thousands of years.

Countless masters from both the righteous and evil paths have ventured to confront Turtle Mountain Old Mother, only to return empty-handed or suffer grave injuries, if not death right there and then.

As time went on.

With Turtle Mountain Old Mother’s formidable reputation solidified, fewer and fewer dared to venture to Turtle Mountain in the North Sea to rid the world of this demon.

"Turtle Mountain Old Mother, protected by the ’Yuan Gui Divine Sword’, hides within Turtle Mountain in the North Sea, secretly practicing the Great Method. Aside from her unpredictable ventures out to harm young women to strengthen her sorcery, she spends most of her time within the mountain."

"With the ’Yuan Gui Divine Sword’ in hand, she can easily defeat even the top fighters in the world. All kinds of flames and cold-resistant techniques stand no chance against it. Ordinary methods of treasure acquisition, magic artifacts designed to seize treasures, would fail before even reaching her, losing all their effectiveness. Without breaking the power of this sword, Turtle Mountain Old Mother remains in an invincible position."

Golden Eyes Demon King had also heard of Turtle Mountain Old Mother’s ferocity and was aware of her strength.

Continuing, he looked at Lu Qingfeng and grinned, "However, with Fellow Daoist Dutian lending a hand this time, his ’Five-Colored Divine Light’ will surely break the ’Yuan Gui Divine Sword’."

Zhu Yang nodded secretly as he traveled through the clouds.

Twelve years ago.

He had warmed Lu Qingfeng’s side with a charitable act amidst the frigid Jinshan, befriending him upon hearing about the formidable ’Five-Colored Divine Light’, thinking to establish a good relationship and invite Lu Qingfeng to join him in dealing with Turtle Mountain Old Mother.

It was also a premonition from the hidden treasure ’Dayan Treasure Mirror’ within him that prompted him to take action.

Afterward, witnessing the power of the Five-Colored Divine Light and seeing how top supreme treasures like the Red Crow Pearl and the Golden Green Divine Blade were effortlessly obtained by Lu Qingfeng, Zhu Yang felt even more relieved.

This time heading to Turtle Mountain in the North Sea, as long as Lu Qingfeng takes the ’Yuan Gui Divine Sword’, the mission would be largely accomplished.

Without the Divine Sword by her side, Turtle Mountain Old Mother would certainly not be a match for him and Golden Eyes working together.

"Cold Marrow."

"Rejuvenation Water."

Feeling the weakness coursing through him, the impending sense of his life’s limit approaching at any moment, despite years of cultivation and numerous experiences, Zhu Yang still had moments of apprehension.

Lu Qingfeng was seated in the Nine Heavens Cloud Breaking Charge, unaware of Zhu Yang’s wandering thoughts.

But he too was contemplating.

"Zhu Yang practices the ’Blood Flame Da Yan True Technique’, which requires swallowing various flames such as Earth Fire, Poison Fire, and often cultivating within the Earth Lungs. Only through chance encounters was he able to acquire the ’Sun Essence Fire’."

"The North Sea is a bitterly cold place."

"Below the hundred thousand zhang Cold Spring in the North Sea, there’s a likely chance for the ’Cold Marrow’ to be shaped. Only powerful beings like Turtle Mountain Old Mother, wielding the ’Yuan Gui Divine Sword’, could reach deep enough to obtain it."

The Three Mountains and Nine Waters boast numerous mystical sites, too many to count.

The North Sea Cold Spring and Earth Lung Magma are dangerous places that offer both peril and opportunity, a frequent source of treasures nurtured by nature.

"Besides secluded cultivation, I should also travel far and wide, seeking the world’s treasures and chancing upon good fortune."

Perfect timing.

Now that Lu Qingfeng had advanced to the Gathering Law Realm, it was also time to trek across the lands.

As these thoughts roamed his mind.

He occasionally chatted idly with Zhu Yang and the Golden Eyes Demon King.

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The North Sea finally came into sight.

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The North Sea is bitterly cold.

Monks rarely travel here.

Due to the extreme cold, heavy layers of fog linger above the North Sea all year round, never dissipating. Hidden beneath this fog, the North Sea resembles an Immortal Realm. This harsh land is unbearable for many, resulting in few human visits, and sparse cultivators.

However, the North Sea Sea Eye Cold Spring situated beneath Turtle Mountain is a first-class cultivation site. For the past four thousand years, Turtle Mountain Old Mother has occupied it, with no outsiders able to seize it since then.

"Turtle Mountain Old Mother is skilled in Water Escape and has also refined a unique sorcery adept at Moving Mountains and Changing Peaks, roaring stones open to her command."

"Her abode beneath Turtle Mountain has lethal ambushes set up in both the upper and lower caves. With pathways crisscrossing like a spider’s web, mostly too narrow for a foot to pass, outsiders can only enter and leave via a few major paths; however, Turtle Mountain Old Mother and her disciples can transform and move through them. Besides sorcery prohibitions, the water caves also contain the Magic Water Evil Fog concocted by Turtle Mountain Old Mother, extraordinarily toxic."

"There are seven exits to Turtle Mountain, mostly looking like small caves about a foot in diameter, and the inside passages are equally complex, with creatures like foxes finding them impenetrable. They are well-concealed in ancient tree clefts and cliff cracks, rendering them invisible and inaccessible. Only two are the main entrances and exits: one is inside a deep well on the north side of Turtle Mountain; the other is within a canyon at the foot of Turtle Mountain, separated by only fifty or sixty li. Surrounded by numerous rocks, where the Sea Eye’s water surges like boiling, cleverly concealing the entrance – a situation that is secretive and extremely hard to discover."

Zhu Yang came prepared, having thoroughly investigated Turtle Mountain’s ins and outs.

Upon entering the North Sea, while heading straight for Turtle Mountain, he explained to Lu Qingfeng.

"The vicinity of Turtle Mountain is lined with natural terrains which, coupled with the Great Array set by Turtle Mountain Old Mother, bans flight within Turtle Mountain’s boundaries. One cannot fly or burrow, leaving only those two entrances to move through."

"Turtle Mountain Old Mother is extremely cautious, and purposefully connected a broad network of underground water passages for emergency escape. To take down Turtle Mountain Old Mother, one must devise a comprehensive strategy beforehand; otherwise, success is difficult. Yet our trip is only for the Cold Marrow, which resides beneath the Turtle Mountain-guarded North Sea Sea Eye. Should Turtle Mountain Old Mother escape, there is no need for us to pursue her; we can head directly into the Sea Eye from Turtle Mountain and take the Cold Marrow at will."

This matter being critical to their fates, Zhu Yang, usually reticent, couldn’t help but give a few more earnest reminders.

Lu Qingfeng nodded slightly as he listened.

The North Sea was a place of complex terrain.

Although the North Sea Sea Eye was said to be tens of thousands of fathoms deep beneath the ocean, the seabed was rife with chaotic currents and crisscrossing abysses, making it extremely difficult to find. Aside from chancing upon it in the vast seabed of the North Sea, the only access to the Sea Eye was via Turtle Mountain.

Ever since the Gui Mountain Old Mother took over Turtle Mountain, employing the Moving Mountains and Changing Mountains technique, commanding rocks to form cliffs, and setting up an array of forbidden techniques, the North Sea Sea Eye had become her exclusive property.

It was no longer available to outsiders.

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Lu Qingfeng, Zhu Yang, and the Demon King with Golden Eyes flew with escape magic.

A few days later.

They finally arrived at the location of Turtle Mountain.

"There is Turtle Mountain ahead."

The Demon King with Golden Eyes pointed to the distant island in the sky and said to Lu Qingfeng.

Lu Qingfeng looked forward.

He saw a remote island resembling an old turtle sprawling on the vast sea. The water was icy cold, and white mist loomed over the sea year-round, enveloping the entire North Sea. The old turtle seemed like a mystical beast, inhaling and exhaling clouds. Even on closer inspection, the position of the old turtle seemed to be shifting.

"Turtle Mountain remains stationary."

"It’s just the North Sea winds blowing the mist, making Turtle Mountain appear to be moving slowly across the sea’s surface."

Zhu Yang leaped from the clouds and hurried straight toward Turtle Mountain.

Lu Qingfeng put away his ’Nine Heavens Cloud Breaking Charge’ and followed closely behind.

The Demon King with Golden Eyes also reined in his winds and fell straight through the Qingyun layer.

Almost simultaneously, the three of them landed on Gui Mountain Island.

Upon setting foot on Turtle Mountain.

Lu Qingfeng immediately felt something different.

"This place somewhat resembles the Heavenly Stele Dark Star."

His sensing range was suppressed.

All arts of flying and digging were forbidden. Within Turtle Mountain, one could only walk grounded like a mortal. However, True Yuan and mana weren’t suppressed, and other methods and Divine Skills could be deployed as usual.

"You cannot dig through."

"You cannot fly."

"Turtle Mountain Old Mother is also skilled in Water Escape; no wonder no one can control her."

Lu Qingfeng shook his head, gaining a newfound understanding of how the Gui Mountain Old Mother could occupy this place.

Upon setting foot on Turtle Mountain.

Zhu Yang and the Demon King with Golden Eyes became cautious.

Zhu Yang drew the Blood Flame Saber, ready to strike at any moment. The Demon King with Golden Eyes held a Bin Tie stick heavy as a mountain, his pair of golden eyes scanning the surroundings. If the Gui Mountain Old Mother were to launch a sudden attack, they’d be ready to respond immediately.

Lu Qingfeng’s right palm hung at his side, and in it appeared a Star Sword.

It was the ’Star Sand Sword.’

"This way."

Zhu Yang directed towards a heap of stones on a barren hill. Lu Qingfeng and the Demon King with Golden Eyes closely followed. After circling around several times, they arrived at a ravine.

"Bang!"

Zhu Yang waved his sleeve, uncovering a naturally formed dark well amidst the thousands of chaotic rocks.

"This is the entrance."

Zhu Yang looked towards the Demon King with Golden Eyes, "Brother Golden Eyes, with your beastly body and golden eyes that break illusion, please lead the way."

"Say no more, leave it to this king!"

The Demon King with Golden Eyes did not hesitate and jumped into the well first.

"Fellow Daoist Dutian, please."

Zhu Yang then looked towards Lu Qingfeng, gesturing with an extended hand. Lu Qingfeng nodded slightly, and both men entered the well together.

Darkness surrounded them in the well.

As Zhu Yang had mentioned earlier, there were paths crisscrossing inside, tangled like a spider’s web. The path they chose was slightly more spacious, fitting two people side by side. Lu Qingfeng noticed many side paths, winding and difficult to navigate, most no wider than a foot.

It was a wonder what kind of sorcery the Gui Mountain Old Mother and her Disciples practiced that they could move through them.

Zhu Yang did not care.

He kept guiding the Demon King with Golden Eyes to lead the way.

Along the path, sorcery was cast on the cliff walls, emitting bursts of cold mist. Ordinary cultivators encountering such mist would be slowly eroded by the icy fog.

Like boiling a frog in warm water.

At first, it would go unnoticed, but by the time they reached Gui Mountain Old Mother, the combined effects would manifest. Bone and flesh, mana and Divine Soul would be frozen, making it difficult to circulate. If trapped by the Gui Mountain Old Mother’s Yuan Gui Divine Sword’s cold light during a confrontation, one would become rigid and unable to move, forced to surrender.

Truly vicious.

However, to Lu Qingfeng and his companions, it hardly posed a serious obstacle.

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