"Are you referring to Juexian Valley, as Elder Tang mentioned?"
Ji Yuan's eyebrows rose as he tentatively asked.
However, upon seeing the other party nod, his last trace of fantasy was shattered.
The so-called Juexian Valley was a dangerous place in the western part of Feiyun County, one could even call it a dead end without exaggeration.
It was not famous for its terrain, but because it was inhabited by a group of异族 (YiZu), which made cultivators from all sides hesitate to approach.
He had once chatted with Zhao Yuansong and others, and heard some legends about Juexian Valley. It was said that their ancestors were one of the top great tribes in the world, and had once occupied an entire continent's mountains and rivers.
Unfortunately, they had offended several Immortals, who had jointly cast a curse upon them. After a long period of decline, only a few hundred tribesmen remained.
For this reason, this tribe had created Juexian Valley, and any cultivator who dared to set foot within a thousand miles of it would be hunted down by the tribe.
"I recall that although this tribe has declined, they still have Golden Core stage cultivators. There are six or seven known three-realm cultivators."
Liu Ruyan said with a grave expression.
This strength was no weaker than a sect that had been established and developed for hundreds of years.
Even in a county, it was enough to rank among the top three, and even the Great Yu Dynasty had to show some respect.
In fact, if it were not for this, the imperial court would not have tacitly allowed the异族 (YiZu) to multiply and live in the territory.
This tribe was neither human nor demon, but one of the ancient hundred tribes. Although their bloodline had become very thin due to the curse and the long years, the innate talent of each异族 (YiZu) far surpassed that of humans and demons.
It was said that from birth, this tribe possessed spiritual energy, and could progress rapidly with a little cultivation. Upon reaching adulthood, they could possess the strength to tear apart tigers and leopards.
"If it's this tribe, it would be better to hope to obtain a drop of Tianyun Water Essence from the imperial court."
Liu Ruyan shook her head, not thinking it was a good idea.
The异族 (YiZu) residing in Juexian Valley, though not hostile to humans, extremely detested immortal cultivators. Anyone who dared to approach would be hunted with all their might.
There had even been instances where a Golden Core stage cultivator was dispatched to kill an immortal prodigy who was only at the second realm.
"Old man happens to cultivate the Confucian Dao, and I have some acquaintance with two or three of their tribesmen."
Tang Muhuan stroked his beard and said.
He came from a scholarly family, and his ancestors had also had one or two great Confucian cultivators. It was not surprising that he followed the path of the Confucian Dao.
Hearing this, Ji Yuan also fell into thought, stroking his chin, and slowly said, "I have a method that can cultivate divine power within the body, perhaps I can pretend to be a divine cultivator."
Among Huang Tianci's twelve methods, there was a 'Jiangshui Divine Dao' incantation, which followed the path of the divine Dao.
It was with this that the Pill Dao Grandmaster had managed to transform his immortal Dao foundation into the divine Dao, thus having the opportunity to struggle for thousands of years.
As long as this method was not completely mastered, and remained before the final step, besides an extra surge of divine power within the body, it would not transform from the immortal Dao to the divine Dao.
He only needed to cultivate it slightly, supplement it with some spiritual materials, and he could cultivate divine Dao power in a short period of time. Then, he could use the Xuantian Spirit Devouring Pagoda to restrain his immortal Dao mana, and use the Heavy Water Bead to suppress his immortal Dao aura.
It seemed that pretending to be a divine cultivator was not a difficult task.
Ji Yuan was even confident that as long as he did not face a peak third-realm or a Golden Core stage cultivator, his disguise would not be seen through.
"No, it's still too risky!"
Liu Ruyan immediately rejected this idea.
She said with a solemn expression, "It's enough for Elder Tang to go there. You don't need to go and take the risk."
No matter how confident he was, there was always a risk of being exposed. In the hinterland of the异族 (YiZu), even without a Golden Core stage cultivator making a move, a few third-realm cultivators would be enough to kill him.
Tang Muhuan, on the other hand, was different. He was a genuine Confucian cultivator and would not be resented by the异族 (YiZu) of Juexian Valley. Moreover, he had some connections with them, which guaranteed his safety.
Therefore, Ji Yuan did not need to accompany them on this trip.
"You girl, you really don't treat me as an outsider!"
Tang Muhuan gave her a look, but did not really get angry.
However, he felt the same way. It was enough for him to go alone, considering it a casual visit. He had visited old friends every few days.
After the two of them said this, Ji Yuan couldn't help but smile awkwardly. He had thought it through, and he really did not need to put himself in danger.
However, after thinking about it, he decided to take advantage of these days to thoroughly study the 'Jiangshui Divine Dao' method, as a backup plan.
"In that case, I'll trouble Elder Tang for the journey."
Ji Yuan said with a sincere expression.
From Liusha City to Juexian Valley, even taking a straight line north and west, it was thousands of miles. Moreover, the entire journey could not be a straight line, and some detours would be necessary.
Mingxinxuan did not keep any flying beasts in Feiyun County, and even third-realm cultivators could only travel by horseback.
It was not that they couldn't fly with artifacts, but the consumption of mana would be too large. When traveling, it was best to avoid such methods unless absolutely necessary.
"It's nothing. I've been traveling all over the place for years, and I'm used to rushing around."
Tang Muhuan was indifferent and waved his hand casually.
Thus, it was tentatively settled. Liu Ruyan would attend the trade fair in a few days, while Ji Yuan would set off for the渡空战船 (DuKong ZhanChuan) of the Nine Xuan Sect outside the underground training ground.
To see if he could meet the Peak Master of Leize Peak again and exchange a drop of Tianyun Water Essence from the Nine Xuan Sect.
If all went smoothly, Tang Muhuan would not have to make the trip, saving him the trouble of traveling.
If his luck was bad, and the Nine Xuan Sect was unwilling or had already used up the Tianyun Water Essence, then they would have to trouble the elder to make the trip.
Since a plan was in place, Ji Yuan immediately got up to take his leave and hurried to the mansion purchased by the Nine Xuan Sect in the city by carriage.
Considering that Zhou Lianying and the other two could not provide any help on this trip, he did not call them, but only asked Liu Ruyan to convey the message.
In less than half an hour, a small flying beast flapped its wings and shot into the sky, speeding towards the distance.
"Elder Tang, I'll have to trouble you to make the trip."
Liu Ruyan stood by the window, watching the flying beast quickly disappear into the distance. After a long while, she withdrew her gaze and turned to the old man beside her.
Although Ji Yuan had just set off and nothing had been decided yet, she seemed to be certain in her heart that he would ultimately return empty-handed.
Generally speaking, if there were no accidents, there would definitely be some accidents.
This was a saying among cultivators that, although without basis, often happened.
Moreover, the probability that the Nine Xuan Sect still had unused Tianyun Water Essence was ultimately too low.
"Alright, it's a good opportunity to stretch my muscles. I haven't traveled a long distance in a long time."
Tang Muhuan sighed, but showed no complaints. Instead, he seemed eager to try.
The Sages had said: Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.
He would not become a Sage in this life, but doing more of what the Sages said was quite good.