The Immortal Wife Is Like A Cloud

“It’s open? Could it really be such a coincidence?”

Upon hearing the excited voice, Su Jingzhen couldn’t help but feel suspicious.

Even Bai Suzhen had personally investigated the situation earlier and confirmed that it would take a considerable amount of time for the entrance to reach the level accessible to Unity Realm cultivators.

And yet, how long had they been here?

“Let’s take a look. It seems too coincidental for this to open now. Could it be that it’s just waiting for me?”

Su Jingzhen said with a grin to Yan Xia, Ji Tianci, and the others.

He wasn’t trying to show off – there was just something wrong with the situation.

When they reached the edge of the protective barrier surrounding the Divine Capital, they were shocked once again.

At the main gate of the Divine Capital’s defense formation, a swirling vortex had appeared, slowly rotating.

“There really is an opening… but who did this?”

It wasn’t just Su Jingzhen and his group who had gathered here. Representatives from the Yan Clan, the Void Enlightenment Academy, the Heavenly Sword Sect, and the Earth Fiend Sect – all prominent first- and second-tier factions – were standing nearby.

A grizzled elder at the top of the Unity Realm asked the question on everyone’s mind.

But when the question was asked, the entire crowd exchanged puzzled glances. No one had any information about it, and the person who had shouted about the vortex earlier was nowhere to be found.

Although everyone was excited, no one was foolish enough to rush into the unknown recklessly.

In the entire Luo River region, there was no recorded information about the interior of the Divine Capital of the Divine Kingdom.

If there were any dangers inside, rushing in blindly would be pure folly.

Even though they were standing still, everyone extended their divine consciousness toward the vortex to explore further.

Su Jingzhen was no exception, but even if he pushed his divine consciousness to the limit, he still couldn’t penetrate the vortex to see what was inside.

Even Bai Suzhen, who was nestled in his right arm, faced the same problem.

“This is strange… and this passage is not meant for you,” Bai Suzhen’s voice sounded in Su Jingzhen’s ear, deepening his confusion.

Before he could ask further, an elder of the Unity Realm finally lost patience and stepped towards the vortex.

The moment he tried to enter, a powerful repulsive force erupted from the vortex, blasting him dozens of meters away. The aura of his Unity Realm cultivation was disrupted by the impact.

“There’s a restriction on this passage – Unity Realm cultivators cannot enter!”

“Unity Realm cultivators can’t enter? Does that mean we have no chance to explore the Divine Capital this time?”

An elder from the Heavenly Sword Sect turned to a younger man behind him. “Jin Feng, try to enter.”

The young man named Jin Feng paled, and fear flickered in his eyes.

But since the order came from his sect elder, he had no choice but to obey. With nervous steps, he approached the whirling vortex.

The moment he touched the vortex, a mighty suction force emerged from within, instantly pulling him inside.

“So the Divine Capital’s protective barrier only allows cultivators at or below the Divine Intent Realm…

It’s fortunate that we brought people of those levels with us this time. Otherwise, we would have completely missed the opening of the Divine Capital for the first time in all our explorations of the Divine Kingdom.”

“Heh, even if we can’t go in, what’s the difference?

As soon as those kids come out, we’ll kill them and take whatever fortune they’ve made. Their profits will be ours.”

“Besides, the Divine Kingdom will remain open for quite some time this time. As long as the protective formation continues to weaken, it’s only a matter of time before we can get inside.”

The Unity Realm cultivators whispered to each other, their expressions showing their frustration.

Meanwhile, Su Jingzhen and Yan Xia exchanged serious glances. A feeling of uneasiness weighed on both of them.

Su Jingzhen couldn’t shake off the ominous feeling that was gnawing at him, and the theories he had proposed earlier seemed more plausible now.

After all, his own cultivation, although supported by his physique, was only equivalent to that of a Divine Intent Realm practitioner, which fit perfectly within the entrance requirements of the Vortex.

“Bai Suzhen, do you think it’s possible that an ancient monster from the old Demon Kingdom is truly resurrecting within the Divine Capital?

And could it have already sensed that we killed Si Nan at the Clear Light Ridge? Could this all be an elaborate trap to lure us in for revenge?”

It was a plausible point of view that gnawed at Su Jingzhen’s mind.

Bai Suzhen remained silent for a moment before replying, “I doubt it. If a monster of that level had truly resurrected, even in a weakened state, its power wouldn’t be inferior to Si Nan’s.

If that were the case, no matter how many Unity Realm cultivators stood here, they wouldn’t be a threat to it.”

As she spoke, Bai Suzhen’s sapphire blue eyes glowed with sudden intensity.

She continued, “However, I feel uneasy.

I suspect that your earlier guess may be partially correct – an ancient being may indeed be on the verge of resurrection. But its condition is far from ideal.

That’s why the protective formation was opened selectively and with such specific restrictions-to guard against the presence of multiple Unity Realm cultivators.

Its current strength only allows it to absorb the energy of those at or below the Divine Intent Realm.”

“Do you understand what I mean?”

Su Jingzhen’s heart skipped a beat as Bai Suzhen’s words sank in.

If this was true, then they were facing a critical window of opportunity.

If they hesitated and allowed this entity to consume the energy of the cultivators entering now, it would inevitably grow much stronger and become a looming threat.

After all, Bai Suzhen had warned him before-if Si Nan had been given more time to recover his peak, even she wouldn’t have been able to stop him.

Watching the steady stream of Nascent Soul, Soul Formation, and Divine Intent Realm cultivators entering the vortex, Su Jingzhen knew that it would be useless to step forward to stop them. No one would listen to him, and he did not have the power to force them back.

The only option was to have Bai Suzhen act directly to prevent them from entering.

But by now, it was probably too late.

In the short span of a few moments, hundreds of cultivators had already entered the vortex.

“Daoist Su… Are you planning to enter as well?”

Ji Tianci’s voice carried a hint of concern as he addressed Su Jingzhen.

“The Ji Clan has a few Divine Intent Realm cultivators on this Divine Kingdom expedition, but most of them are scattered elsewhere. I’m afraid I won’t be able to help you much here.”

Ji Tianci knew very well that Su Jingzhen and Yan Xia hadn’t reached the Unity Realm. With their strength, they were just within the entrance requirements of the Vortex – able to enter the Divine Capital, but still below the highest power levels.

Upon hearing these words, a faint smile appeared on Su Jingzhen’s lips.

“Since the Divine Capital has opened, it must be the will of Heaven. Of course, I should venture inside and take a look.”

“But there is one thing I must entrust to you, Daoist Ji.”

Ji Tianci frowned slightly, sensing the gravity of the situation.

He could tell, just like the others, that the sudden opening of the Divine Capital was suspicious – perhaps even a trap. However, with no clear idea of who was behind it, and with danger surely lurking within, it seemed pointless to try to persuade Su Jingzhen not to enter.

Having pledged himself as Su Jingzhen’s ally, Ji Tianci knew that he was in no position to stop him now.

Instead, he replied, “Whatever you ask, Daoist Su, just say the word.”

Su Jingzhen didn’t hesitate.

“If I do not return soon, and if you cannot enter in the meantime, please send someone to the center of Clear Light Ridge every twelve hours to collect certain things for me.

Tell them that I sent you. And remind them that if anyone dares to have any selfish thoughts, they’ll have to answer to my contracted beast. The White Python will leave nothing alive in its wake.”

The assets hidden in Clear Light Ridge were something Su Jingzhen didn’t want to give up. After all, his strategy for entering the Divine Kingdom was simple: leave with everything.

He believed that as long as Ji Tianci followed his instructions, no one in Clear Light Ridge would dare to act recklessly.

Although Ji Tianci was confused by Su Jingzhen’s strange request, he nodded solemnly.

“Rest assured, Daoist Su. It will be done.”

Seeing Ji Tianci’s serious reply, Su Jingzhen turned to Yan Xia who was standing next to him.

“You seem to be eligible to enter as well. Will you accompany me or stay outside and wait?”

This question was little more than a formality.

Yan Xia smiled mischievously and replied without hesitation, “Since I’ve decided to follow you, I’ll go wherever you go – no matter what dangers lie ahead.”

Her voice was soft and sweet, almost teasing.

“And don’t even think about abandoning me. It won’t happen.”

As she spoke, she boldly put her arm through Su Jingzhen’s in front of everyone.

Although the gesture was clearly meant for the audience around them, Su Jingzhen couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions.

In the distance, the Yan Clan members gritted their teeth in frustration, but they could only watch in silence, powerless to intervene.

Just as Su Jingzhen and Yan Xia were about to step through the swirling vortex and prepare to enter the Divine Capital…

Despite their hesitation, the Yan Clan elders stood firmly in front of Su Jingzhen and Yan Xia, blocking their path.

“Daoist Su, you are free to enter, but the young lady must stop this nonsense.”

The elder leading the group had a stern expression on his face. “Everyone can see that this is a trap. Letting cannon fodder enter and die is one thing, but the young mistress possesses the Water Spirit Saint Body. She is the future of the Yan Clan-we cannot allow her to risk her life like this.”

They had made up their minds. Yan Xia could behave as she pleased.

When they returned, they would tell Yan Ling and the clan patriarch the truth.

At that time, the family rules would surely punish her.

However, if they let her enter the Divine Capital and she lost her life, they wouldn’t be able to survive the Patriarch’s wrath.

They wouldn’t even live long enough to face the family punishment-the patriarch would probably kill them on the spot with a single slap.

Faced with the possibility of losing their own lives, these old cultivators were determined.

Even if Yan Xia cursed them or hated them forever, they would still stand their ground.

“Get out of the way or I won’t stop.”

Yan Xia’s patience had run out.

These old fossils had bothered her long enough – she wasn’t going to give them any more face.

“Young mistress,” the chief elder said solemnly, “you are still young and unaware of the dangers in this cultivation world. We understand that. But if you insist on entering, you’ll have to step over our dead bodies.”

The elders stood motionless, ready to sacrifice themselves.

Seeing this, Yan Xia became furious and summoned the Purple and Gold Longevity Pagoda. Her ancient aura filled the surroundings, causing many to become tense.

Su Jingzhen, watching the scene, raised an eyebrow and gently stopped her.

“There’s no need for all this trouble. Even if you fight them, you might not win,” he said softly, his tone deliberately friendly.

Then he turned to Ji Tianci, his gaze calm and measured.

“Ji Tianci, this matter is now in your hands.”

The Ji Clan’s presence near the Divine Capital was almost equal to that of the Yan Clan.

In the Luo River region, the two clans were evenly matched. Preventing the Yan elders from interfering would be a trivial task for Ji Tianci.

It didn’t require the intervention of the Heavenly Dragon Race or any greater power.

Without hesitation, Ji Tianci and his companions focused on the Yan Clan elders, binding them with their qi.

Su Jingzhen didn’t waste another word. He grabbed Yan Xia’s hand while Bai Suzhen quietly returned to the Boundless Spirit Beast Pouch.

With a single step, Su Jingzhen and Yan Xia reached the edge of the swirling vortex gate.

The next moment, a powerful suction force enveloped them, pulling their bodies into the depths of the city’s protective formation.

As the Yan Clan elders watched them disappear into the vortex, their eyes filled with anger and helplessness.

“Ji Tianci!” the lead elder roared in anger. “If anything happens to our young mistress in there, the Yan clan will declare war on your Ji clan!”

Ji Tianci remained unfazed, a faint smile playing on his lips.

“If the Yan clan really had the courage to start a war, they would’ve done so decades ago when the Divine Kingdom was last opened.”

After Su Jingzhen successfully entered the vortex, Ji Tianci showed no desire to continue arguing with the Yan Clan members. He quickly turned to one of the Ji Clan cultivators beside him.

“Uncle Qinglin, take two Unity Realm cultivators with you to Clear Light Ridge. You heard Su Jingzhen’s instructions earlier – see if there’s anything there that needs our help.”

As they passed through the vortex, both Su Jingzhen and Yan Xia felt an overwhelming force pulling them inward.

The suction was so strong that if they had not held on to each other, they would have been forcibly separated mid-transit.

When they finally landed, they found themselves on a vast, empty street.

The street stretched far into the distance, and strangely enough, there was no one else in sight.

But just as Su Jingzhen calmed down, he suddenly felt a familiar presence.

“Do you feel it?” Su Jingzhen asked Yan Xia as he narrowed his eyes. “That aura… It’s just like the one we encountered at Clear Light Ridge when we faced Si Nan.”

Yan Xia gave a silent nod, and in response, her body radiated a rising wave of holy water energy.

A shimmering protective barrier formed around her, as if to ward off the eerie aura that lingered on the long road.

“Be careful. Clear Light Ridge was nothing compared to this place,” Yan Xia warned, her tone heavy. “If an ancient monster truly resurfaces here, it’ll be far more terrifying than Si Nan.”

As she spoke, Yan Xia summoned the Purple and Gold Longevity Pagoda, ready for battle at a moment’s notice.

Su Jingzhen didn’t immediately respond. Instead, with a graceful step, he jumped onto the roof of a nearby three-story building to get a better vantage point.

From the elevated position, Su Jingzhen scanned the distant horizon – and what he saw left him stunned.

Far in the distance, immense palaces hovered ominously in the air, exuding a sense of ancient grandeur.

However, the same strange, sinister aura that they had felt earlier was emanating from those very palaces, drifting over the entire area.

Even more disturbing, Su Jingzhen noticed many figures scattered along the street, all of them seemingly aimlessly making their way toward the floating palaces.

Among them were the cultivators who had entered earlier – those at the Divine Intent realm, the Soul Formation stage, and the Nascent Soul stage.

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