Master of Strange Dao

Chapter 1746 - 471: Continuous Pursuit, Awaiting for So Long

The reputation of the Langya Institute has been continuously deteriorating, but it still relies on its deep foundations, and won't be completely harmed.But now, it truly has been severely damaged.

Just a few days ago, a library almost caught fire again.

The arsonist was caught on the spot by the Dragon Tiger Daoist; it was the person guarding that library.

The interrogation went smoothly; it was just personal vendetta, making that person harbor great resentment towards the Langya Institute, and wanting to destroy the true foundation of the Langya Institute.

Unfortunately, the Dragon Tiger Daoist and Cheng Jing both knew that this certainly wasn't the truth.

They used various methods, and only discovered something amiss in the other party's Divine Soul, but before they could study it further, the Divine Soul collapsed.

What they could confirm was only that the method was possibly related to evil cultivation, but they had never seen it, nor could they find corresponding records.

Cheng Jing raised his head, looking at the somewhat weary Dragon Tiger Daoist, and made a decision.

"I apologize for making you work hard for more days.

A Langya Bookstore almost got burned down; it's time to take some action.

Let's start with those involved in evil cultivation.

In the name of the Langya Institute, let's initiate this.

Daqian has been indeed too chaotic lately.

Getting them to do some real work is at least better than internal strife."

"Alright." The Dragon Tiger Daoist nodded.

On the same day, a meeting was held within the Langya Institute, taking the Langya Bookstore incident as a cue, and the resolution was passed smoothly.

After all, those who remain in the Langya Institute are either genuinely affectionate towards it or truly care about the Langya Bookstore...

This largest and most comprehensive library in the world, with deep roots and growing each year, is a holy place for all Dao Cultivators.

Even the Dao Cultivators outside wouldn't want to see any part of the Langya Bookstore being burned.

There's no telling what precious original True Intent classics might be completely destroyed, and what remains are copies without True Intent, making it hard for future generations to comprehend the truth.

A few days later, when Yu Ziqing left Dadui, passing through Daqian to the East Sea, he heard that the Langya Institute also began leading a purging of evil cultivators.

And they used the Langya Bookstore as an excuse.

On the Daqian court, it was rare for a major matter to reach a consensus.

Only, when Yu Ziqing passed through Daqian, he doubted how effective it would be.

Just during his brief passage, he encountered twice where local forces were taking the opportunity to attack opponents under this guise.

And the local Jinyi Wei had basically become useless, almost completely decayed.

The speed of decay was truly too fast.

With such a contrast, Yu Ziqing understood more and more how difficult and formidable old Song was back then.

No wonder old Song, as the head Riddler in Dadui, looked very relaxed day by day, even having time for vacations.

Yet even so, he could arrange everything for the Riddlers in perfect order.

Compared to his current work intensity and difficulty, being a Jinyiwei Commander was almost like a vacation.

Yu Ziqing kept everything he saw and heard along the way in mind, knowing these were pitfalls that Dadui needed to avoid.

He followed Daqian's largest Mother River, going east all the way, slightly veering off to take a distant look at Daqian's capital city.

Even being this close, Daqian's national fortunes showed no reaction, and Yu Ziqing realized just how dire Daqian's current situation was.

Even in Dazhen, Yu Ziqing being this close to the capital would cause some reaction, and people would know Emperor Dui had arrived.

Daqian has already reached the stage of outward strength but inner weakness, with all appearances being nothing but dead muscle.

If there were a current Emperor Qian, he would certainly perceive these changes, probably worrying and losing sleep over them.

Unfortunately, even after so long, Daqian has not chosen a new emperor.

The various Sealed Kings are already itching for action, even those who were so low-key during old Emperor Qian's time that they seemed nonexistent, now dare to come out and leap around.

Yu Ziqing sighed inwardly, turned and left, following the Mother River straight into the East Sea, then along the coastline northwards, entering Dali's waters.

For tens of thousands of miles northward along the coastal area, it was all barren, with hardly any people seen.

Everywhere was saline-alkali land, eroded and soaked by seawater, likely unsuitable for ordinary people to live for many years.

As he moved forward, he suddenly sensed someone locking onto him, he looked up and saw two strong individuals of at least the Third Tribulation level appearing mid-air.

Recognizing him, they saluted and quietly retreated.

Yu Ziqing pondered; he had seen records of both of them before.

One was from the Dali Imperial Family, once as gifted as Han Dong, wholeheartedly cultivating, uninterested in power.

Only, this formidable individual supposedly attempted to break through the Tenth Tier using his method when the path was not yet open.

Ultimately failing the breakthrough, losing much of his foundation, with no further progress in cultivation.

The other was the former sect leader of an Imperial Family loyalist faction, retired for a long time, and his aura clearly showed his life was near its end.

With these two quietly guarding here, Yu Ziqing roughly understood that he was right, Emperor Li must not be dead.

Moreover, their not stopping him likely meant they were instructed long ago, just waiting for his arrival.

With people guarding here, certainly there are other strong individuals guarding in other directions too.

Yu Ziqing continued forward a thousand miles; within his sensing, there was nothing, but he could see, not far from the coastline, a crimson flame quietly burning.

The flame swelled and contracted rhythmically, jumping like a heartbeat.

When he came within a hundred zhang, he felt a peculiar divine charm, in sync with the flame's rhythm.

A rich sense of rebirth filled his mind and body, merely standing here made him feel joyous, relaxed, pure, and abundant.

The opposite of what he sensed from the Yang-destroying Devil.

Yu Ziqing closed his eyes, carefully sensing that divine charm, opened his eyes, and softly murmured.

"Is this the Nirvana Treasure Skill?"

"Indeed." The cold voice of the new Emperor Li came from the side.

She walked step by step, behind her a shadow of a Fire Bird seemed to appear, Dali's national fortunes were particularly favorable to her, more so than to Emperor Li.

Coming to a stop not far in front, the new Emperor Li bowed her hands in salute.

"I have seen Emperor Dui, and thank you for coming in person; some matters need to consult with Emperor Dui face to face."

Yu Ziqing returned the salute, and thought to himself, how did you know I would come.

But upon thinking again, it's bad, his inability to stay still, wandering around has likely been figured out.

Whatever happened to Emperor Li during their advancement, he sure would be curious and want to take a look.

Seeing the new Emperor Li's stance, Yu Ziqing roughly understood that even the new Emperor Li did not understand what exactly was happening with Emperor Li and wanted to consult with someone who might have experience.