The Eternal Way-Chapter 106: The Precious Canopy

Although Shen Shuibei was very happy, Li Qi's vigilance was at its peak.

He knew it might not be of much use; if something were to happen, Shen Shuibei would undoubtedly notice it much earlier than him.

After all, she was a rabbit who could hear sounds from ten miles away.

But even so, one should never let their guard down.

Old Horse, who had just recovered from his previous exertions, had lost a significant amount of weight again. His eyes were sunken, and his ribs were visible. Fifteen days of relentless travel had exhausted him, causing him to lose more weight.

However, all the hardships were worth it.

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After such a long journey, they had finally found Luo Fu Niangniang.

Just twenty miles ahead, it didn't take long—about ten minutes—and before them lay a canyon.

Walking through the canyon, surrounded by white clouds that filled the sky in a single color, with verdant cliffs on both sides, it felt like a mystical mountain. The valley was deep and serene, with only the sound of flowing water filling the air.

But the cliffs on both sides were steep and perilous, towering nearly a thousand meters high, almost vertical. Where could such mountains exist?

Rather than calling them mountains, it was more accurate to describe them as sword marks.

A thousand-meter-wide, dozens-of-miles-long sword scar had left this formidable canyon on the earth.

"Yes, it's right here!" Shen Shuibei exclaimed excitedly.

The entire canyon was filled with the presence of Niangniang!

"Yes, these are the energies of the Earth's breath. As the ancients said: 'When the great mass exhales, it is called wind. When it does not act, myriad cavities rage, but do you not hear the rustling? In the forested hills, trees with trunks a hundred spans thick have hollows, which produce small harmonies with gentle winds and large harmonies with strong winds. When fierce winds subside, all cavities become empty. But do you not see the fluttering and swaying?'"

"Look at these plants and the mist on both sides. Plants sway with the wind, and droplets dance along, just like the hollows in giant trees. They resemble noses, mouths, ears, doorposts, hoops, mortars, and depressions. One sings while another responds, producing sounds of excitement, shouting, sucking, crying, roaring, howling, and sighing. This is proof of a Daoist master residing here!"

Shen Shuibei explained joyfully, regardless of whether Li Qi understood or not, and pointed deeper into the canyon: "Niangniang must be right ahead! Let's hurry."

"Be careful, take it slow. We're almost there; don't fall at the last step," Li Qi advised, urging Shen Shuibei to proceed cautiously.

Fortunately, Shen Shuibei listened, suppressing her urge to rush forward. She listened intently to their surroundings, identifying the path while slowly advancing.

Li Qi was right; they couldn't afford any mishaps at this final stage.

The two humans and Old Horse continued forward, seeing winding stone steps ahead, shaded by trees and rocks, with twisted branches and vines clinging to dangerous stones and leaning cliffs. Waterfalls cascaded from the sky, scattering throughout the valley.

Looking up at the cliffs, mist dripped like rain, and rainbows appeared everywhere. Though the road was difficult, the scenery was mesmerizing.

Luckily, Old Horse could leap ten zhang and briefly fly on cloud qi, making the challenging terrain no obstacle for them.

Continuing to the end of the canyon, they saw a palace at the terminus.

A proper palace!

Not far from the canyon, there was a large lake, beside which stood dozens of palaces. Their green-tiled roofs soared, stretching six to seven li, resembling a city. Bright lights shone brilliantly, with pavilions elegantly protected by red balustrades, and fragrant smoke filled the buildings.

The halls and towers were extravagantly decorated, with lights illuminating the heavens. Curtains were made of the finest materials, and a tall building rose, supported by a ground of crystal, adorned with precious gems, emitting radiant light. It seemed as if eighty-four thousand colors merged into a colorful crystal, dazzling Li Qi to the point where he couldn't look directly at it.

Eight stories high, the light dispersed at the edges, surrounding the building with points of light like stars and moons, making it appear suspended in the void, extremely solemn.

Eight types of clear winds emerged from within, dispelling cold mists and refreshing the air.

Patterns were painted on the canopy, like celestial paintings, featuring mandarin ducks, lotuses, carp, blue smoke, black apes offering fruit, deer carrying flowers, blue phoenixes dancing, colorful phoenixes singing, spiritual lions holding treasures, cranes holding lingzhi mushrooms—all vividly lifelike, even moving as if they could leap out of the paintings and become real.

The entire palace was opulent and magnificent, radiating glory. Li Qi was speechless, unable to find words to describe the magnificent sight before him.

Even in his modern times, he had never seen such an imposing structure, so intricate and beautiful. Truly, it was a dazzling spectacle.

Even the scattered points of light seemed like an inverted Milky Way spilling from the roof, unbelievably beautiful.

All the grand palaces he had seen before now seemed humble in comparison.

Even the Qinghua Palace in the Lishui River seemed less impressive now.

And this was just Luo Fu Niangniang's temporary refuge during her escape?

Heaven above, what was this...

This... this.

Li Qi was so stunned that he couldn't speak. Although they were still about two or three li away from the lake and the palace, he couldn't move his feet.

How foolish he had been, trying to measure a true immortal with his insignificant perspective. Now, seeing it truly, he realized how vastly he had underestimated Luo Fu Niangniang's majesty.

However, just as Li Qi was awestruck and stopped, Shen Shuibei's face darkened instantly.

It was the first time Li Qi saw Shen Shuibei show such an expression, even revealing killing intent.

"Niangniang is in danger! We need to go quickly!" She grabbed Li Qi, wanting to rush forward.

Li Qi snapped back to reality, cold sweat breaking out. He immediately hugged Shen Shuibei tightly, restraining her and pulling her back forcefully.

Then, he whispered fiercely, "Are you crazy? If it's dangerous for Niangniang, wouldn't we be walking into certain death?"

As soon as he shouted this, Li Qi felt a tremor. His face flushed abnormally, and his heart hurt as if it would burst.

Ahead of the palace, there were layers of dark clouds, heavy with malevolent energy, indicating some sinister presence.

Previously, the grandeur of the canopy had distracted Li Qi from noticing the ominous scene behind it.

Trouble, Luo Fu Niangniang was indeed in danger!