The Mirror Legacy - Chapter 1456: Profound Supreme Yin (I)

Chapter 1456: Profound Supreme Yin (I)

In the Eastern Sea, Chunyi Dao Gate.

A streak of white light sped across the sea, scattering soft and gentle Supreme Yin radiance. The young Daoist wore a flowing white robe patterned with waves and crescent moons; he looked ethereal and unrestrained, with an air of effortless elegance.

Yet his expression was far from good, and even seemed somewhat suppressed. There were no visible injuries on his body, but his divine ability had dimmed, clearly showing he had just withdrawn from a fierce battle.

This man was none other than Daoist Master Chehong, who had rushed to reinforce Mount Tangdao.

Daoist Master Chehong was among the newest generation of Purple Mansion Realm cultivators in Chunyi Dao Gate. He was also a symbol of its peak in the past three hundred years, with four Purple Mansion Realm cultivators in a gate. As a top-tier genius with a sharp mind, how could he fail to see the current situation?

His Chunyi Dao bore the title of Supreme Yin Inheritance, yet also claimed to be part of the Supreme Yang Dao lineage. Yet the Chongming Six Lineages of the Supreme Yang Dao lineage in Jiangnan had never truly acknowledged them. Years ago, they had even sought to push them aside. Although the Chunyi Dao Patriarch [Jiequn] had clearly originated from Green Pine Temple, whenever this was mentioned back then, those of the Supreme Yang Dao lineage would either fall silent or dismiss it as rumor.

After all, Patriarch [Jiequn’s] Dao title did not align, and he had never reached the level of a True Monarch. The cultivators of Chunyi Dao Gate were by nature reserved and rarely argued outwardly, but it was impossible for them not to harbor some resentment.

But the Supreme Yang Dao lineage had gradually softened its stance in recent years. Chunyi Dao Gate had also entered its peak. When Chehong had ascended to the Purple Smoke Blessed Land, Tinglan had personally acknowledged him as a fellow disciple, which undoubtedly let him vent long-held frustration. Though Chehong said he bore no grudge at all, he still gave his full support without holding back. His expression remained solemn, but inwardly, he could not help but feel satisfied.

How did you treat my Dao back then? And now, how does my Dao repay you? This is the magnanimity of the true Supreme Yang orthodoxy! Every time you call us fellow disciples now, you are slapping your own faces for refusing to acknowledge and belittling our elders in the past!

Yet satisfaction was only that. After a single great battle, Kuiqi’s fall still weighed heavily on Chehong’s heart, leaving him at a loss for words. Moreover, while he himself had done his utmost in the battle at Mount Tangdao, Chunyi Dao Gate as a whole had not. They had only fulfilled the bare minimum of obligation to the Orthodox Dao.

If the old Daoist Master does not act, Mount Tangdao will be impossible to resolve. He is already aged, relying only on a few Supreme Yin secret techniques to preserve his life. How could we of Chunyi Dao ignore the threats from Crimson Reef and Jingyi Mountain and send the old Daoist Master there…

Heavy thoughts weighing him down, he continued flying and soon reached the mountain’s edge. There, he saw another Daoist Master arriving on the wind, seemingly waiting for him. Hope flickered across his face as he stepped forward with a smile. “Brother Xii Chang!”

“So it’s Senior Ji’an. What a rare guest!”

One addressed the other as brother, the other as senior, revealing the difference in background and age. Chehong cupped his hands slightly, and the two walked into the mountains together. Sitting at a table, they reminisced for a while. After fifteen minutes, Ji’an shook his head and said, “This time, I came from the Northern Sea to ask about a place to settle.”

Chehong’s expression changed as he asked, “How has it come to this? Senior conducts himself uprightly and is well known among the Purple Mansion Realm cultivators. How would those five gates dare?”

Ji’an shook his head silently. Though he appeared advanced in years, he carried no airs as he replied, “It is not entirely because of them. The five gates of the palace are orthodox at their roots. I do not provoke them, and they have no interest in me. Brother, you do not know. It is due to something else!

“Pit Water is now unrestrained in Cangzhou, flooding across all regions. I cultivate Radiant Fire, which makes it completely unsuitable for me. I had originally thought to endure day by day, but it only worsens with each passing day. A few days ago, even the [Six Manifest Radiant Fire] on my Baier Mountain nearly lost its spiritual qi. If not for the formation’s spiritual flames holding it in place, Baier Mountain would have reverted into a Pit Water domain!”

His words caused a cold light to flash in Chehong’s eyes. Lowering his brows, he asked, “Then what does Senior intend?”

Ji’an said, “When I was young, I knew an elder who cultivated [Pit Water]. I have already given my mountain to his descendants and plan to relocate to the Eastern Sea.”

Chehong understood, but Ji’an continued with growing enthusiasm, “I passed through the Unison Sea just as the assembly at Dayang Mountain had ended and ran into an acquaintance. He said that he had heard some good news from a report within the Great Desire Dao. There are traces of the [Great Radiant Book][1] at Moongaze Marsh! It belongs to a Purple Mansion Realm immortal family.”

“Mm…” Chehong replied casually, taking a sip of tea, “I know. It is not just the [Great Radiant Book], but also the [Heaven-Venerating Gate], and even a Whole Pill Dao lineage. I hear none of them are of low grade.”

“What?!” Ji’an asked with some urgency, “I heard it is an immortal family that produced two Purple Mansion Realm cultivators within a hundred years. Judging by the timeline, they were already cultivating before breaking through to Purple Mansion Realm. Every one of those inheritances is rare. This… this… they must have obtained a Dao Collection[2]!”

Chehong remained calm as he poured tea and replied, “[Bright Yang] and [Radiant Fire]… you are not the first to notice this. Where do you think those things came from? That family has a genius blessed with a Bright Yang destiny… A Bright Yang destiny!”

At this point, a faint smile appeared on his face as he said, “As for this acquaintance… how many Buddhist cultivators can truly be trusted? Senior, you should be careful!”

Ji’an nodded in realization, though the hand resting on his cup remained relaxed. Clearly, he was not surprised at all and had come deliberately to probe for information. Chehong saw through his senior and shook his head as he said, “You cultivate Radiant Fire. In theory, you should get close and build ties. There would be benefits, but there are risks as well…”

Before he could finish, the jade pendant at his waist glowed faintly. Chehong’s expression immediately changed. He excused himself and rose as a streak of Supreme Yin light, descending into a formation filled with drifting snow. There, he saw a jade pool bathed in pale moonlight, its waters rippling. Two people sat by the pool, waiting for one more.

Seated in the main position was a middle-aged man in moon-white Daoist robes, his own family elder, Daoist Master Fuxuan. The guest, with blue eyes and green robes, appeared carefree and otherworldly, with a profound cultivation. Chehong’s eyes lit up as he thought, The one surnamed Chi has come!

The man before him was none other than Grand Daoist Master Chi Buzi of the Azure Pond Sect!

Standing to the side was the elder surnamed Xii who had gone with him. His face was pale and he looked exhausted, yet there was relief and joy in his expression. Ever since Chi Buzi had taken members of Chunyi Dao Gate to the Eastern Sea, Daoist Master Fuxuan had not gone a single day without thinking of it, mentioning it several times.

Now that he had returned early, Chehong was overjoyed and said more politely, “So it is the Grand Daoist Master.”

No one mentioned the matter of Mount Tangdao. Chi Buzi clearly did not care. Sitting there with a smile, he shook his head and said, “Since you have come, I will not waste words. Please return my two treasures.”

Chunyi Dao Gate had no intention of coveting his spirit artifacts, so they were quickly brought out and placed on the table. Chehong held them as he stood at the side. Chi Buzi glanced at them and nodded calmly.

The two Purple Mansion Realm cultivators fixed their gaze on him. Clearly, if he did not produce something worthwhile this time, Chunyi Dao Gate would not return the items so easily!

Chi Buzi said leisurely, “I should have returned long ago, but when I was leaving, that place was discovered by a Merciful One!”

Both grew tense. Daoist Master Fuxuan frowned at once, suspecting an excuse. Chehong glanced at the elder beside him and saw the same look of deep concern. Only then did Chi Buzi smile and say, “I will not say more for now. Take a good look!”

With a light flick of his sleeve, he took out a stone box.

The box was carved from [White Angelica Azure Stone], a rare spirit item seen mostly in ancient times and often used to store high-grade Purple Mansion Realm spirit items.

At the sight of it, Fuxuan nodded slightly, while Chehong lowered his gaze, already feeling a trace of disappointment.

If one were to ask what Chunyi Dao Gate desired most now, it was undoubtedly Supreme Yin Moonlight.

1. An Immortal Foundation that was first mentioned in Chapter 968. ☜

2. A treasured collection of techniques of a sect. ☜