Lord of Bones

Chapter 729: Water Cloud Palace

Li Yuan rode the wind, his figure like flowing clouds, lightly shuttling between the vast and boundless sea of ​​clouds, as if he had merged into one with the heaven and earth.

His eyes swept downward from time to time, and Shuiyun Peak with its unique charm spread out within his sight.

The green peaks are stacked one after another, like emerald green silk swaying gently in the breeze.

The silvery-white waterfall rushes down from the thousand-foot cliffs like an upside-down Milky Way. Every drop of water turns into stars under the sunlight, sparkling and dazzling.

Suddenly, the clouds in front of him dissipated, and seven figures stood in front of him like divine soldiers descended from the sky.

They were dressed in the same white robes with cloud patterns, which made them look even more holy in the sea of ​​clouds.

The unique word "Patrol" next to the cloud-patterned badge on their chests is like an icy mark, showing their ruthless and merciless identities.

The leading patrol guardian, with a stern face and eyes as sharp as an eagle, flew in front of Li Yuan and asked majestically: "Which lineage's guardian are you from? Where are you going?"

Li Yuan quickly bowed respectfully and explained, "Brother, I am Shuiyun, the guardian of the Mu lineage. I am about to go to Yunren Pavilion to exchange my accumulated contribution points for the official position of inner sect guardian."

The patrolling guardian did not respond immediately, but instead examined the badge on Li Yuan's chest with an almost critical gaze.

After a while, he slowly spoke: "The identity has been confirmed.

“Remember, before becoming an official inner sect guardian, you cannot enter the sect’s forbidden area without permission.

"If you violate this, at the very least your cultivation will be ruined, at the worst your life will be in danger. You must keep this in mind."

"Yes, yes, I will go to Yunren Pavilion immediately and will not overstep the boundaries and will stay away from restricted areas." Li Yuan responded quickly, his tone full of urgency and caution.

The leading patrol guard nodded slightly and waved his hand. The group disappeared into the clouds like phantoms, leaving only a faint echo.

Li Yuan bowed respectfully to Yun Wu, then stretched out his body and shot towards Yun Ren Pavilion like an arrow from a bow, thinking to himself:

“The rules of the Tianyun Sect are strict, and identity checks are everywhere within the sect.

"As soon as I get the contribution points and become a formal inner sect guardian, I will definitely obtain the Heavenly Bone immediately and will not delay for a moment."

Thinking of this, the clouds around the sword under his feet accelerated forward.

Soon, a majestic and magnificent palace came into view.

The palace is like a giant ship above the clouds, floating in the boundless sea of ​​clouds.

It is surrounded by thousands of small and exquisite palaces, which appear and disappear, like stars dotting the night sky, which is beautiful beyond words.

Between the palaces, Yuan people were shuttling back and forth, some talking in low voices, some rushing past. It was very lively and bustling, yet orderly.

This is the Yunren Pavilion, the gathering place for the new Yuanists of the Tianyun Sect, and also the place where tasks are issued and contribution points are exchanged.

Li Yuan felt the rich fluctuations of Yuan force and the aura of the strong around him, and slowly landed in front of the main hall of Yunren Pavilion.

Everywhere the eyes can be seen are intricately carved jade steps, each of which emits a faint glow, as if leading the Yuanzhe to a higher realm.

When he reached the entrance of the hall, an even more majestic aura hit him in the face, which was the unique pressure from a peak Half-Step Transformation Realm expert.

Each aura is no weaker than Muli's, and they should be the elders of the sect guarding here.

Walking into the spacious and bright hall of the main hall of Yunren Pavilion, various light beams are interwoven into a network.

Each beam of light represents a different task and reward, and the air is filled with faint fluctuations of energy.

Li Yuan walked straight to the task submission area, where an old woman who was half a step into the Transformation Realm sat. She had a kind face but sharp eyes, as if she could see into people's hearts.

"Sister, I am Shuiyun, a disciple. I have come here specially to submit the task in exchange for contribution points, in the hope of becoming an official guardian of the inner sect." Li Yuan bowed, his tone respectful and eager.

The old woman raised her eyelids slightly, and her voice was light but full of unquestionable majesty: "Present your jade slip and the proof of submission of the task."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan flicked his fingers and a delicate jade slip flew towards the old woman like a spiritual butterfly.

At the same time, he spread out his palm, and the Netherworld Black Anaconda's inner elixir, which was emitting a dark luster, lay quietly on it, emitting a faint sense of oppression.

The old woman took the jade slip and touched it with her fingertips. Threads of information flowed into her mind like flowing water.

She examined the mission details, her eyes lingering on the demon beast's inner elixir for a moment, then raised her head and asked, "This mission was originally undertaken by the twelve guardians. Why did you come alone?"

Li Yuan's face froze slightly when he heard this, and his tone was somewhat sad:

"Sister, during the mission, we encountered unprecedented challenges.

“Several brothers and sisters unfortunately died, and the rest were also seriously injured and are recuperating.

"Therefore, I have been specially entrusted to redeem the contribution points, which will be distributed fairly later."

There was a subtle fluctuation in the old woman's eyes, but she immediately regained her composure: "Life and death are determined by fate, and the path of cultivation is full of thorns.

"I hope you can properly handle the follow-up matters. Private fighting is not allowed within the sect, and violators will be punished."

Li Yuan nodded in response, his tone firm: "Don't worry, Senior Sister, we have already discussed it.

"The proceeds from this mission will first help me become a formal inner sect guardian, and the remaining contribution points will be distributed according to work. No objection."

The old woman nodded slightly, seeming quite satisfied with Li Yuan's answer.

She tapped her fingers lightly, and a ray of light overflowed from her fingertips and sank into Li Yuan's jade slip. Then she said, "The contribution points have been deposited. Now give me your identity badge."

Li Yuan quickly took off the identity badge with white cloud pattern on his chest and handed it over respectfully.

The old woman took the badge and formed seals with her hands. A faint glow appeared on the surface of the badge and it slowly merged with another badge of the same style.

When the light faded, a new and more noble badge inlaid with more cloud patterns appeared.

The old woman handed the new badge to Li Yuan with approval in her eyes: "From now on, you will be one of the official inner sect protectors of Tianyun Sect. I hope you will practice diligently and protect the sect."

Li Yuan took the badge with both hands and felt a warm feeling coming from his palms, as if some subtle connection was established between him and the sect.

He bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister. Shuiyun will definitely live up to the sect's high expectations!
"Senior Sister, I would like to ask, as a newly promoted official inner sect guardian, whether I am qualified to go to Shuiyun Palace.

"Express respect to the successive masters of Shuiyun Peak and seek their guidance?"

The old woman nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "Of course you can. Shuiyun Palace is one of the sacred places of Wufeng, and it contains the inheritance and will of the successive masters.

"However, each newly promoted official inner sect guardian has only one chance to enter alone. Are you sure you want to use it now?"

Li Yuan nodded without hesitation, his eyes as firm as iron: "Yes, Senior Sister.

"All the previous masters of Shuiyun Peak were experts in Huawen Realm. Their legacy will surely help me break through the bottleneck and advance towards Half-Step Huawen Realm."

Seeing this, the old woman said no more, but waved her hand gently, indicating that Li Yuan could leave.

Li Yuan bowed again, then stretched out his body and turned into a stream of light, rushing straight out of Yunren Pavilion.

At this moment, his yearning for Shuiyun Palace burned like a raging fire. He was already familiar with the topography of Shuiyun Peak, and flew straight to the top of Shuiyun Peak without the guidance of the jade slip.

Along the way, there are clouds and mist, and mountains are stacked up, as if you are in a flowing landscape painting.

Soon, the tranquil lake at the top of Shuiyun Peak came into view.

The lake is crystal clear, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds as well as the surrounding green mountains, it is so beautiful that it seems out of this world.

And on the shore of the lake, an ancient and solemn palace stands quietly, that is the Shuiyun Palace.

Li Yuan slowly landed on the lakeside at the top of the mountain, and everything he saw made him hold his breath.

Around the Shuiyun Palace, the void seemed to be slightly distorted by the remaining powerful aura, showing a strange scene that transcended the mortal world.

In front of the magnificent hall is a broad square with hundreds of white cloud pillars rising from the ground.

Each one exudes a faint pressure from a powerful person in the Huawen realm, as if telling the glory and honor of the past.

These white cloud pillars are ten feet thick and hundreds of feet high. They are the symbol of the spirit and power of the successive leaders of Shuiyun Peak.

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Behind every pillar is a legendary story of a powerful person in the Huawen realm.

"I am Shuiyun, a member of the Mu clan. I am now stepping into the Shuiyun Palace as a newly promoted official guardian of the inner sect. I would like to pay my deepest respects to the spirits of the successive masters of Shuiyun Peak."

Li Yuan's voice echoed in the empty square, penetrating the standing white cloud pillars that seemed to bear the weight of time, and reaching deep into the hall.

As the words fell, the hall seemed to be awakened by an invisible force.

A soft and holy white light overflowed from the temple and fell accurately on Li Yuan, enveloping him in a warm and solemn glow.

The white cloud-patterned badge on his chest seemed to be given life at this moment, emitting a dazzling light that complemented the white light, confirming Li Yuan's identity and qualifications.

"Shui Yun, the inner sect guardian of the Mu lineage, has been confirmed to be qualified and is allowed to enter the palace."

The majestic and old voice, like the sound of an ancient bell, echoed in Li Yuan's ears, with unquestionable authority and solemnity.

Then, the space outside the hall seemed to be gently manipulated by an invisible hand.

After a subtle fluctuation, an invisible door quietly opened, revealing a mysterious passage leading to the interior of the hall.

Faint fluctuations of energy flowed on it, blending perfectly with the external array domain, forming a whole of its own.

An indescribable excitement surged in Li Yuan's heart. He adjusted his mentality and stepped into the passage resolutely.

The moment he passed through the passage, he seemed to have crossed the boundaries of time and space and arrived in a completely different world.

Inside the hall, the space is open and deep, with hundreds of spirit tablets arranged in an orderly manner, each emitting a faint spiritual light.

That was the lingering power of a powerful Huawen Realm expert when he was alive. Even after death, it was still able to shock people.

There is an ancient and mysterious atmosphere in the air, which makes people feel awe involuntarily.

Thousands of Yuanzhe were sitting cross-legged around the hall. They were all the sect’s guardians. In order to seek breakthroughs and insights, they came here specifically to pay homage to the spirits of the successive leaders.

They closed their eyes and concentrated, trying to catch a hint of inspiration and enlightenment from the vast aura of the powerful.

Li Yuan looked up at the top of the hall, and just as Mu Li said, there was a huge beam across the hall, with complex Yuan patterns densely engraved on it.

These Yuan patterns seem to contain the ultimate truth of heaven and earth. Just staring at them can make people feel a deep and powerful force surging.

In the center of the beam, hidden deep in the intricate interweaving of the elemental patterns, there is an extremely tiny area, like the most inconspicuous star in the night sky, but it emits a unique and mysterious bluish-white light.

The light and the ancient atmosphere of the beams are intertwined and blended, yet seem to be detached from it, forming a whole of their own.

Without careful observation, it is easy to be overlooked.

In the light, there seemed to be a skeleton intertwined with illusion and reality.

It is both a real existence and yet seems to disappear into thin air at any time.

The mysterious bones are silently absorbing the essence of heaven and earth gathered in the hall.

The aura it exudes is powerful and full of vitality, far exceeding the pressure left by those thrones of power.

This breath is like a trickle of water, silently nourishing every cultivator in the hall.

It makes their energy be purified and sublimated invisibly, as if even their souls are being cleansed by this power.

Li Yuan looked up at the mysterious place, his heart filled with indescribable shock and joy.

He seemed to be able to feel a majesty similar to that of Emperor Yin Lei, a sense of power that was above all things.

He secretly rejoiced that if it were not for Muli's guidance, he would not have been able to discover the existence of this bone even if he had sat cross-legged here to practice.

Suddenly, a majestic and familiar voice suddenly echoed in the hall, like the morning bell and evening drum, awakening the deaf and pulling Li Yuan back to reality from his contemplation.

“After paying respects to the successive masters, all disciples please find a position that suits you as soon as possible and calmly feel the gift from the predecessors.

"Remember, your stay here is limited, only three hours.

“We must cherish this rare opportunity and not let the time go to waste.

"As for the next opportunity to enter Shuiyun Palace, you will have to wait until you become the elders of Shuiyun Peak."

Li Yuan's heart trembled, as if he had heard this voice somewhere before.

He instantly locked onto the source of the sound. A dignified middle-aged man was sitting on the platform below the spirit tablet with his eyes closed, concentrating as if he was isolated from the world.

"It turned out to be him... Shui Yanjun."

This name, like a sharp blade, instantly cut through the tranquility in Li Yuan's heart, aroused murderous intent, and pulled his thoughts back to the dark moment when he was being hunted.

This person was one of the seven elders of Shuiyun Peak who were brought by Shui Qing when he chased him all the way from Yinming Castle.

Shui Yanjun teamed up with several other elders to cast the Yuanshu formation, almost putting him to death.

Nowadays, when enemies meet, they are extremely jealous of each other.

However, reason told him that this was not the time to act impulsively.

The hall is filled with the aura of a strong man, and one's whereabouts will be exposed if one is not careful.

Li Yuan took a deep breath, forced himself to suppress the anger and impulse in his heart, and quickly glanced around.

Finally, his gaze fell on the huge beam that ran across the hall, that mysterious area that emitted a faint bluish-white light.

(End of this chapter)