「In the mountain cave.」

Wang Mu stepped a few paces away from Qin Yuyan, tidied himself up, and lit the oil lamp prepared in the cave. The cave also had a store of provisions set aside for such situations. As the dim, yellow light of the oil lamp flickered to life, the previously dark and chilly cave gained a touch of warmth.

It was just a bit too quiet. The confined, narrow space tended to create a subtle atmosphere.

"I hadn't expected Divine Wood Forest to harbor such Fierce Beasts," Qin Yuyan said with some self-reproach. "Had I known, I wouldn't have acted so rashly just now."

"Whether you had acted or not, the Gu Diao would have attacked," Wang Mu frowned slightly. "Such Fierce Beasts rarely appear... I didn't expect our luck to be so bad that one would show up as soon as you arrived."

"Ah? Really? Haha... People around me usually say I'm quite lucky," Qin Yuyan chuckled, taking out a few Elixirs and popping them into his mouth, his voice tinged with jest. It seemed he wasn't too frightened by the current danger.

Wang Mu glanced at Qin Yuyan. The Elixirs emitted a faint, alluring fragrance.

"Looks like we're going to be trapped here for a while," Qin Yuyan said after taking the Elixirs, his disordered breath stabilizing considerably. "In all my time of Cultivation, this is the first time I've encountered such a situation. Fortunately, Brother Wang, you were here today. Otherwise, I would have already died under the Gu Diao's claws."

Struggling to his feet, Qin Yuyan said earnestly, "If we make it out of here alive, I will definitely repay this debt!"

Wang Mu looked at him. Although this guy seems odd, his character isn't bad.

"Brother Wang, what would you desire?" Qin Yuyan asked.

"Right now, what I naturally want is to cultivate," Wang Mu said with a slight smile.

"That's easy. Once we get out, just come back to the Water Moon Sect with me," Qin Yuyan said quite proudly. "I have some standing within my Sect..."

"But I have no Spirit Root," Wang Mu added.

Qin Yuyan was taken aback, his expression suddenly becoming complicated. "That explains it..." Qin Yuyan inhaled sharply. "I observed that Brother Wang possesses extraordinary skills; despite having no discernible Spiritual Power, you command such formidable abilities through physical prowess alone. Considering the Sword Sect on Gu Yun Mountain, you should have been scouted long ago. It turns out you lack a Spirit Root."

"Hmm... Without a Spirit Root, it's indeed difficult to embark on the Immortal Path... Even if you join a Sect and they teach you cultivation spells, you will still find it hard to cultivate," Qin Yuyan seemed troubled. "Brother Wang, why not wish for something else?"

Wang Mu gave him an annoyed glance.

"Fine. I want to know about some people and events. If you could help me find out some detailed information, that would suffice," Wang Mu said.

"No problem!" Qin Yuyan slapped his chest this time. "I'm quite knowledgeable about the unusual tales and curiosities of the Cultivation World. While I can't predict five hundred years into the future, I have no problem recounting the past five hundred years. What is it you wish to ask about?"

"Then start by telling me about Yan Qingwu from Gu Yun Mountain," Wang Mu said.

Qin Yuyan's face suddenly became awkward. "This..." Qin Yuyan opened his mouth but seemed at a loss for words.

"Is there a difficulty?"

"It's indeed a bit difficult," Qin Yuyan swallowed. "She is the Supreme Elder of the Sword Sect on Gu Yun Mountain, the sole remaining Ascension Expert in Huangtian Continent. She is versed in the transformations of Yin and Yang and understands the principles of heaven and earth. We Cultivators dare not speak of such a figure lightly..."

"Not even a casual word?" Wang Mu asked. "Like her background, her experiences..."

"There's not much to tell..." Qin Yuyan coughed. "Yan Qingwu was one of the original founders of the Shangxiao Sword Sect. I don't know much, only that she is a legendary figure in Huangtian Continent. Over a thousand years of immortal changes, she experienced many significant events like the 'Eight Desolate Chaos,' the 'Immortal Transformation,' and 'Immortal Sealing'... Anyway, she's extremely formidable," he finished.

Wang Mu was silent. It was as if Qin Yuyan had said nothing at all.

Wang Mu simply wanted to ask about the general situation of this world. During his two years in Anle Village, which was secluded and isolated from the rest of the world, he had learned very little about the outside. He was unclear about anything beyond the immediate vicinity of Gu Yun Mountain. The Village chief could only provide superficial information.

Wang Mu hesitated for a moment, then asked, "This Elder Yan, who has lived for a thousand years—has she ever had a Taoist couple?"

"A Taoist couple?" Qin Yuyan looked astonished. "I've never heard of such a thing. The renowned Azure Cloud Sword of Huangtian Continent is said to have eyes only for the supreme Sword Dao and the Immortal Path, nothing else. How could she possibly have a Taoist couple?"

"Besides, having lived for over a thousand years, she's one of the earliest Cultivators in Huangtian Continent. For an existence like her, who in this world would dare to become her Taoist couple?"

Wang Mu was lost in thought. It seems she must have long forgotten about those past events.

Hmm, hearing this, Wang Mu felt a sense of relief.

That's good.

"However, two years ago, it was rumored that this Elder Yan was attempting her Ascension Tribulation." Qin Yuyan stroked his chin, his interest piqued. "She is one of the Cultivators in Huangtian Continent with the highest hope of ascending and achieving immortal emperorship."

"But according to the information I received, she failed her tribulation. What a pity."

"Logically, with her Talent, successfully Crossing the Tribulation should have been almost certain. If even she couldn't succeed, then I'm afraid few Cultivators in Huangtian Continent are capable of becoming an Immortal."

"Failed Crossing the Tribulation?" Wang Mu was stunned. He recalled the first time he had met Yan Qingwu; it seemed he had found her at Yunlai Creek. At that time, the villagers were saying an Immortal was Crossing a Tribulation; that must have been her.

Did I find her because she failed her tribulation?

Wait a second... wasn't that around the time I had just transmigrated here?

Wang Mu's heart skipped a beat.

Surely the tribulation failure couldn't have been because of Dongfang Mu, right?

No, no, no, that's impossible. It's been a thousand years, and Qin Yuyan even said... she has eyes only for the Sword Dao, which means she must have long forgotten about the character Dongfang Mu.

There must be some other reason...

Yes, definitely!

"Brother Wang, what are you thinking about?" Qin Yuyan asked.

"Nothing much. Um, you said she is 'one of them,' which means there are other formidable figures in Huangtian Continent, right…" Wang Mu replied casually. "I wonder who else there is?"

"You mean someone of the same standing as Elder Yan?" Qin Yuyan smiled slightly. "There's probably only one other in Huangtian Continent."

"Who?"

"The Supreme Master of the Fengyue Sect, Mu Lanxue."

"Mu Lanxue?" Upon hearing this, Wang Mu felt a thrill of excitement.

Great!

Finally, a character who wasn't a female lead from the original game!

A name I've never heard!

She must be a genius who emerged in this Immortal World after its transformation.

Wang Mu breathed a huge sigh of relief.

It was truly unnerving to think that those female leads from the game might have all become thousand-year-old 'old demonesses' still walking the earth.

Otherwise, it would always be somewhat nerve-wracking.

"Oh," Wang Mu nodded. "The Fengyue Sect... that name doesn't sound very reputable. Speaking of which, I believe I encountered a Demoness from the Fengyue Sect not long ago."

Are they sworn enemies with the Shangxiao Sword Sect?

No wonder," Wang Mu mused. He then added, a note of relief in his voice, "I didn't expect there to be another existence on par with Yan Qingwu…"

"Of course!" Qin Yuyan nodded. "This Supreme Master is also a legendary figure who has lived for a thousand years, a Heavenly Pride from the same era as Elder Yan."

Wang Mu paused, processing this. "She's also lived for a thousand years?" he asked, taken aback.

In the game, there were only a few female leads from that era who could rival Yan Qingwu...

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