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Perhaps they were eager to go back and digest the colorful air masses. Wherever the insect cloud passed, they no longer plundered life as before and hurriedly returned to their nests.

Fat Silkworm gnashed his teeth and cursed.

Obtaining the amber insect crystal, but losing its origin. Although it will not cause irreversible damage to it, it will still need to rest for a long time to recover, delaying its advancement.

In its simple understanding, if you don't take advantage, you will suffer a loss. The last time it fell into Qin Sang's hands.

Qin Sang looked at the disappearing cloud of insects, still recalling the experience just now, feeling very strange.

The True Insect King is at least a four-transformation spiritual insect!

Wild four-transformation spiritual insects are really rare.

First, it is extremely difficult for spiritual insects to grow.

Second, wild spirit insects are extremely hidden. Some spirit insects are good at concealing their magical powers. If they are deliberately hidden, they can deceive the perception of higher-level enemies.

However, the magical power of this true insect king is not just about concealment.

Otherwise, the Tianmu Butterfly will definitely find its traces.

In the insect control classics of the two tribes, there are only a few records about the phosphorus fireflies. They are described as an insect swarm with only simple instincts, and there seems to be nothing worth mentioning.

I didn't expect that the insect king of the phosphorus firefly was so strange.

"Well, maybe there is no insect king, but a mutation of the group consciousness of the insect swarm."

Qin Sang remembered the feeling of being watched by the insect swarm. This thought flashed across his mind, and then he thought of another possibility, "Perhaps, the real insect king is actually another spiritual insect with special magical powers, enslaving these phosphorus fireflies..."

Thinking about these questions, Qin Sang originally wanted to come over to check the amber insect crystal, but unexpectedly, the fat silkworm had already stuffed the insect crystal into his mouth and was trying to swallow it.

His little eyes were darting around, clearly wary of Qin Sang.

It knew that Qin Sang also had two spiritual insects, and that the coquettish butterfly was the most favored.

In fact, the Sky Eye Butterfly has not shown any interest in the amber insect crystal.

Qin Sang smiled helplessly, could he still snatch the treasure this guy had exchanged for his origin?

After swallowing the amber insect crystal, the fat silkworm flew back dragging its bulging body. Its eyelids began to fight, unable to hide its exhaustion, and almost fell asleep on the spot.

Qin Sang made a rough inspection and determined that there was nothing unusual. He put it back to sleep, hoping that the fat silkworm would be able to advance after refining the insect crystals.

Something happened here.

Qin Sang returned to the cave and saw Zhou and Ruan staying in the spiritual formation, so he took them with him and walked away from the Sky Rift Valley.

…

Outside the Sky Rift Valley.

Three figures were flying slowly among the mountains and forests.

"Senior, in front of us is the Taoist temple where we practice, the Tower Temple."

Zhou and Ruan led the way, and Zhou Jin turned around from time to time to introduce Qin Sang to the nearby terrain.

Thousands of miles away from the Sky Rift Valley, this place is more barren than other places, and few immortal cultivators come and go.

The Loutai Temple is quite famous in the mortal world, but no one would have thought that there is a small Taoist temple hidden in the mountains behind the Tower Temple, where immortal cultivators live.

The temple is hidden in the mountains and forests.

The environment is very quiet.

Zhou Ruan is the successor of the authentic Taoist sect. The Patriarch of Loutaiguan chose to open a Taoist temple in Beihuang for some unknown reason. Since then, the inheritance has continued, but it cannot be said to be prosperous. There are only two of them in this generation.

There were also a few young Taoist priests who stayed in the temple and were disciples of Zhou Jin.

Stayed in Taoist Temple for a few days.

Ruan Yu completely absorbed the power of the snake shadow herbal medicine, and her stubborn illness improved, and her originally sallow complexion became a little more rosy.

At this moment, her face was not happy, but full of worry.

Qin Sang decided to take Zhou Jin with him, and set out together, taking him through the most chaotic Northern Wasteland, to the border of the Nineteen Prefectures in Misty Rain, and then separated.

He turned westward.

Zhou Jin entered the Nineteen Prefectures of Misty Rain alone.

He made a decision, but Zhou Ruan didn't have the courage to refuse and could only suffer the pain of separation silently.

"Junior sister is resting in the temple, I'll be back soon," Zhou Jin pretended to be relaxed, shook Ruan Yu's thin shoulder, took the sword into the air, flew out of the Taoist temple without looking back, and caught up with Qin Sang.

The journey was uneventful.

…

The Nineteen Prefectures of Misty Rain are also called the Central Plains by the Northern Wilderness monks. There is actually no clear boundary between them and the Northern Wilderness.

The legend of the division of the nineteen states is related to the past disputes between Buddhism and Taoism. Initially, there were only the six core states of Jiangzuo. In the old days, the Central Plains referred to these six states. Later, it slowly expanded and gradually included the seven states of the West, the four states of the North, and the two states of the Nanman, forming today's structure, also known as the Nineteen States of Misty Rain.

Misty and rainy sky, prosperous holy scene.

The four states of the Northland are connected with the Northern Wasteland.

When Qin Sang and Zhou Jin walked out of the Northern Wasteland, the first place they entered was Zezhou, one of the four states in the North.

Zezhou.

As the name suggests, the water is boundless.

In fact, the entire four states of Northland are covered with mountains, rivers, swamps and lakes. The six states on the left of the Yangtze River also have well-developed water systems, but they are far less rough than the four states in the north. They are often covered with vast swamps and majestic peaks of thousands of miles.

It is said that 90% of the area in Zezhou is covered by Zehu Lake, surrounded by clouds and smoke, and the area is vast and sparsely populated.

The mountain cities in Zezhou are like isolated islands in a lake. Those who don’t understand may think they are entering the East China Sea.

A ray of light flew across the lake and hurriedly fell into a green peak. It was Zhou Jin.

He walked to a cliff at the top of the peak and bowed to the stone wall.

"Senior Qin, I have heard about it. A thousand miles to the south is Muguanyuan. There is Liuzhou Hall in the city. It is said to be the northernmost branch."

‘Yuan’ can be regarded as a city in the world of immortality, a large-scale market, which is very common in the Nineteen Prefectures of Mist and Rain. There are also other places called markets and prefectures.

Liuzhou Hall is an organization similar to a chamber of commerce, with a deep background and well-informed information.

It was named Liuzhou Hall because it originated in the six states of Jiangzuo. Later, it gradually grew, defeating many of its peers, and its influence spread across nineteen states, becoming one of the most powerful chambers of commerce in the Central Plains.

The name Liuzhou Hall is still used today.

After Zhou Jin finished speaking, there was no response from the cliff. He still maintained a respectful posture and waited quietly for a while. Suddenly he saw a flash of light on the cliff and Qin Sang walked out.

"then!"

Qin Sang raised his hand and threw something to Zhou Jin.

Zhou Jin quickly took it with both hands, and it felt soft to the touch. Upon closer inspection, it was a cloud-like gray gauze, which seemed extremely light and turned out to be a magic weapon.

"I see that you are not good at escaping and will not be able to escape when you encounter a crisis. This treasure is called Wanli Yan. After you refine it, you can use it to hide your breath, and you can use it to escape when necessary."

Qin Sang said lightly that Wanliyan was made by him using the materials of the monsters he hunted in the Sky Rift Valley.

Compared to the Northern Wilderness, the Nineteen Prefectures of Misty Rain were in a time of peace and prosperity, but there was never absolute peace in the world of immortality. Zhou Jin had to help him investigate the news, but he had to save his life first.

Zhou Jin was overjoyed, "Thank you, senior, for the treasure!"

Along the way, although Qin Sang was stern, he did not avoid strangers, nor did he behave like a demon.

When Zhou Jin encountered a problem in his practice, he hesitated for a long time and tentatively asked Qin Sang for advice. The answer he received was only a few words and every word was precise.

At this time, he was no longer completely afraid of Qin Sang, but also respected him, and he was determined to do his best. Maybe, not only can it cure the junior sister's stubborn illness, but it may also be an opportunity for them.

"This time you enter the Central Plains alone, and leave a token at Liuzhou Hall every once in a while. When I come back after handling the matter, I will contact you through Liuzhou Hall..."

The two flew towards Muguanyuan, Qin Sang made the explanation, and Zhou Jin took note of it carefully.

Arriving near Muguanyuan, Zhou Jin said goodbye to Qin Sang and fled into the vast swamp.

Qin Sang stayed there for a while and entered the city alone.

The noise is heard.

In Zezhou, due to its vast territory and sparsely populated areas, not only the Yuancheng Market, but also the scale of mortal settlements is much larger than elsewhere.

Mu Guanyuan is said to be controlled by three major forces and is complicated. Qin Sang is not interested in understanding this because he will not stay for too long.

The purpose of entering the city this time is to establish contact with the Liuzhou Hall to facilitate future operations, and the second is to purchase the map of the Western Desert and various information.

Liuzhou Hall.

Qin Sang deliberately released a ray of aura of Yuanying monk. As soon as he entered Liuzhou Hall, he was invited into the quiet room and received by the steward himself.

This steward was actually a golden elixir stage monk, but he looked like a fat man. He had a beard and a friendly smile, and he had no semblance of immortality at all.

The steward looked at Qin Sang secretly and saluted, "I'm sorry for my poor eyesight, but I would like to ask my senior if I can honor him. Where is the fairyland?"

"My surname is Qin, and I am an overseas loose cultivator."

Qin Sang's tone was calm.

"Senior Qin."

The steward suddenly understood, "It turns out that the senior came from the Immortal Island in the East China Sea. It's just that the junior is not knowledgeable enough... The senior probably doesn't have the Six Provinces Order yet, right?"

As he said that, the steward took out a token and presented it with both hands, "The hall master has an order. The Six States Order is only given to seniors in the Nascent Soul stage. No matter where they are, as long as the seniors show this order, all branch halls will do their best to serve the seniors. .”

Qin Sang got a lot of these things in Beihai.

He put it away without caring and asked: "I heard that your hall is well-informed. Does he know anything about the Western Desert?"

The steward nodded repeatedly, without asking Qin Sang's purpose. He apologized and left the quiet room. Not long after, he hurried back with a jade slip in his hand, "This is the latest map, but because of our ability, It is limited, and the Western Desert is vast and varied, and cannot cover the entire Western Desert. It is only the area close to the Seven States on the West Road that is most detailed. There are also some rumors spread from the Western Desert, all of which are above, and they were all given to the Qin Dynasty for free. senior."

Qin Sang's tone was displeased, "Will I rely on you for these spiritual stones?"

The steward did not dare to say anything, so he hurriedly explained, "Senior, this has always been the rule of our Liuzhou Hall. This kind of information has always been provided to Master Yuanying free of charge. It is not for anything else, just to make a good friend. edge."

"Haha, Guitang is so courageous, no wonder it can be so big."

Qin Sang nodded and accepted it calmly.

After taking the jade slip, Qin Sang saw Jiujia Mountain at a glance, which is still a holy land of Buddhism.

…

After stopping for a while at Muguanyuan, Qin Sang left the city and headed west to Jiujia Mountain to meet Liuli.

It is easy to determine the direction of this trip. Qin Sang only needs to follow a large river called Tiantuo River and head west to reach Jiujia Mountain.

After leaving Zezhou, passing through Saizhou, the northernmost of the seven states on the West Road, you enter the Western Desert.

In the western part of Saizhou, you can see a scene similar to that of the Western Desert.

The vast Gobi desert is full of desolation.

However, both sides of the Tiantuo River are always luxuriant with lush water and grass, and the scenery outside the Great Wall is not inferior to that of the six states on the left of the Yangtze River.

The Western Desert is not all desert desert. There are many oases, rivers and lakes in the hinterland, and there are also fertile lands that are very fertile.

For example, in the northern part of the Western Desert, the Snow Mountains are the birthplace of the Tiantuo River. The melted water from the snow mountains nourishes large oases, forming vast rivers that flow through the Central Plains and eventually merge into the East China Sea. They are one of the most important rivers in the Zhongzhou water system.

Legend has it that Xuelian Mountain is the place where Buddhism flourished. There are many Buddhist holy places, and Jiujia Mountain is just one of them.

After years of development, the Western Desert is no longer a Buddhist world. The Taoist disciples went out to preach, took root in the sand sea oasis, and established sects.

There are also many heretical and evil cultivators who do not want to enter the Northern Wilderness and choose to go west. Although it is not as chaotic as the Northern Wilderness, the situation is also very complicated.

Of course, Xuelian Mountain is still the private territory of Buddhism, and it is difficult for external forces to penetrate.

On both sides of the Tiantuo River, countless Buddhist temples and temples can be seen everywhere, comparable to the stars in the sky. This river is also a pilgrimage route for Buddhists in the Central Plains.

The Buddhist sect, which is in extremely decline in Beihai and Canglanghai, is one of the most important forces in Zhongzhou, enough to compete with the Taoist sect.

Qin Sang traveled with Buddhists and called himself a layman and the Moon Walker.

He practices the "Seven Masters of Buddha's Seal", which makes him comparable to Buddhism.

As we leave Saizhou, the scenery becomes increasingly desolate. The water vapor in the Tiantuo River cannot withstand the erosion of wind and sand. The oases on both sides of the river are gradually compressed, and the vegetation becomes increasingly sparse.

After entering the hinterland of the Western Desert, the scenery was almost the same as that of the Beichen Desert in the Beichen Realm. Qin Sang was not surprised and walked in a hurry, barely stopping in the middle.

Until they reached the edge of the Xuelian Mountains, they gradually became rich again.

Green trees and lush vegetation.

Qin Sang landed on a Gobi desert. Looking into the depths of the oasis, he saw the white heads of the mountains, the temples between the snow-capped mountains, and the Buddha's light shining everywhere.

"I wonder if Liuli has arrived."

Qin Sang murmured something, looked in the direction of Jiujia Mountain, and walked away.

Jiujia Mountain.

Qin Sang's figure appeared at the foot of the mountain, looking at the huge city outline surrounding the top of the mountain.

As expected, there was also a Buddhist temple built in the center of the city and on the top of the mountain. It was the largest Buddhist temple he had ever seen on his way westward.

Among the peaks of the Xuelian Mountains, Jiujia Mountain is not considered majestic and steep.

The reason why it became a holy place is related to a Buddhist sage who once practiced here. The Buddhist temple is the monastery of that sage.

There are many people on the mountain road, including Buddhist monks, but like ordinary people, they choose to walk up the mountain to show their respect.

Jiujia Mountain is not entirely known as a Buddhist holy land.

Because it is located at the southern foot of the Xuelian Mountains, it is also the choke point for the southern desert to enter the Xuelian Mountains, and the order in the city is stable. It assumes the responsibilities of the city and is trusted by the nearby monks.

Therefore, many people on the mountain path were not dressed as monks, so Qin Sang was not out of the ordinary.

He observed it and found that the expressions of these Buddhist cultivators were a little strange, and they seemed to be filled with resentment and resentment. According to Buddhist scriptures, anger should be cut off. These Buddhist practices are obviously not good enough.

It's normal for one or two people to do this.

It’s a bit strange that so many Buddhist practices are like this.

Qin Sang climbed up the mountain and entered the city. He deliberately acted in a high profile and gave out the name of Moon Walker. Then he found the most famous inn and settled down.

Take a short rest in the room to wash away the dust, and at the same time wait for Liuli to come find him.

If Liuli hadn't arrived yet, he would first inquire about the situation in the Western Desert himself and look for information about the Buddha's bone relics.

Before evening, the door restriction was triggered. Qin Sang's heart moved, a smile appeared on his face, and he opened the door.

"Please come in."

A cloaked figure flashed in, it was Liuli!