The Blade-Wielding Legend-Chapter 1248 - 652: Grand Market at Jingyang Ridge

Understanding Immortal Master Erlang's intention, Li Yan dared not be careless.

He scanned the four directions, focusing his mind, determined to imprint all the scenes into his mind.

Upon this observation, he indeed found differences.

His imagination regarding Luo Feng Mountain was entirely based on the records in the Daoist Scriptures of past dynasties.

"True Decree" states: "Luo Feng Mountain is in the northern Guizhi land, the mountain is two thousand six hundred li high, with a circumference of thirty thousand li."

"Seven Seals of Clouds" states: "When people perish, souls return to Fengdu, undergoing trials in the Six Palaces."

The mountain is divided into Six Palaces, governed by "Emperor of Beiyin Fengdu," with Six Heavenly Ghosts and Spirits managing the souls of the deceased.

Records in "Youyang Zazu," "In Search of the Supernatural," and "Taiping Guangji," also mention it, yet they only reference the name.

"Primordial Venerable's Sutra on the Destruction of Sins in Fengdu" calls Luo Feng Mountain "Fengdu Luo Mountain," where souls must go through the Ten Halls Yama and Six Palaces for judgment before they can reincarnate.

This indicates one thing, Luo Feng Mountain is constantly evolving with incense offerings and concepts in the mundane world.

Tracing back to the source, it should still be "Classic of Mountains and Seas": "Mountain of Youdu, from which black water originates."

It is in the northern Guizhi land; Gui is the northern water position symbolizing the Netherworld.

This Soul Sea, his visualization wasn't wrong, roughly matching this form, only it's deeper than imagined.

But the surrounding mountains were completely mistaken.

The surroundings were not a void, but a towering ring of mountains.

The mountains were densely packed with massive locust trees, jet-black like monsters with claws outstretched.

This is "Iron Surrounding Mountain" and "Yin Acacia Forest"!

In the Fengdu Technique learned at Qingcheng, these names were mentioned, which he initially thought referred to other regions in the Netherworld.

It now appears they are entirely part of the same system as Luo Feng Mountain. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

This "Iron Surrounding Mountain" resembles a ring mountain formed by a meteor strike, with blood-red vermilion characters several feet high on the mountain's surface.

"Once in the primordial Blue Heaven in the Biluotic void song of the Great Floating Land, received the Primordial Salvation of the countless upper grades..."

This is "Sutra of Salvation"!

It seems that this "Iron Surrounding Mountain" also has the function of confining the Soul Sea.

And that "Yin Acacia Forest" should also be part of the defense system, merely preventing something from escaping...

Next, the Luo Feng Six Palaces also differ from imagination.

Influenced by the Visualization Method of constructing buildings, he thought the Luo Feng Six Palaces were like towers, layered and stacked.

In reality, the Luo Feng Six Palaces are arranged in a "Hexa Array" layout, connected by black stone imperial avenues.

The architectural style is modeled after Tang and Song official architecture, with hip-and-gable roofs, high platforms, and dark tiles with vermilion pillars.

Its base is the nine-foot-high "Sumeru Base of the Netherworld," with carved images of the eighteen layers of hell, seven steps per palace, symbolizing the seven sins, with engravings of "Sutra on the Destruction of Sins in Fengdu" incantations on the steps.

Furthermore, each palace has a giant bronze mirror, embedded in the mouth of a stone beast.

Li Yan had heard this kind of thing is called "Dan Chi."

What it's specifically used for, he didn't know.

Also, these architectural layouts, with the ancient history of Luo Feng Mountain, it would certainly not hire a large number of craftsmen to remodel after Tang and Song architecture.

Then there is only one possibility, the Daluo Law Realm is influenced by the mundane world.

These buildings also exhibit corresponding changes.

Once recording everything, Li Yan subtly glanced at Immortal Master Erlang.

As expected, the other party didn't care, even pretending not to see.

Li Yan had thoughts in his heart; it seems that within this Daluo Law Realm, "Heavenly Rules" are stricter, even Immortal Master Erlang must be cautious, trying to avoid others...

As he pondered, he suddenly found himself surrounded by dense fog.

Upon reopening his eyes, he had returned to the inn.

Li Yan felt his head was ice-cold with stabbing pain, hurriedly removing the bronze Nuo Mask.

His face and hair were already covered in frost.

In such a short time, his skin had blistered from the cold.

Even his eyes were terribly painful, with restricted vision.

Li Yan's mind moved, quickly restoring all injuries, and suddenly collapsed on the ground.

It seems peering into the Daluo Law Realm also exposes one to the forces there.

Though only slightly, it can already cause severe damage to the physical body, fortunately, he possesses the Daluo Dharma Body.

Glancing outside the window, the night remained pitch-black.

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Yan immediately sat down cross-legged, forming a mantra for meditation.

Practicing Fengdu Technique, apart from building structures, the influence of Luo Feng Six Palaces was immense as well.

Having the rare chance to glimpse Luo Feng Mountain's appearance, naturally, he needed to strike swiftly and refine his Visualization Method...

...

The next day, the weather was sunny, the sky clear.

"Brother Yan hasn't come out yet?"

Outside the courtyard, Sha Lifei asked in a low voice.

Wang Daoxuan, who had just walked out, shook his head and replied, "Brother Yan is comprehending something, probably going to seclude himself for a while. Fortunately, the intelligence from over there hasn't arrived yet, and after the hasty departure post-Luoyang battle, it's a good time to rest."

In this team, Li Yan was naturally the leader, Wang Daoxuan handling logistics.

If Li Yan wasn't present, it was usually Wang Daoxuan who made the decisions.

"That's fine."

Sha Lifei nodded and said, "Zhangqiu Town is a canal hub, gathering goods from the north and south, and just as Zhao Lvzi's brother is here, let's see if we can find anything interesting."

He obtained the Mei Mountain Firearms Manual from Qingcheng, rigorously studying along the way, and with Wang Daoxuan's guidance, finally made some progress, but first, he required specialized forges and tools, second, lacking materials, he had to endure for then, planning to seek solutions at the Capital Qiankun Academy.

Bringing Zhao Lvzi, still hoping for a stroke of luck.

After all, some Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasures truly hide amidst bustling cities.

"Too crowded, I'm not going."

Lv San shook his head directly, returning to the room with a small fox.

He was accustomed to the wilderness, feeling reluctant to step out in crowded places.

Wang Daoxuan slightly shook his head as well, indicating he wanted to return to reading.

Only Wu Ba, chuckling foolishly, approached Sha Lifei.

"Understood, understood, let's first make sure you have your fill!"

Sha Lifei laughed, turned around, and pulled Long Yan'er out of the room.