Chapter 353: Rumors of the Blue Terrace Assembly
Yue Shichan, dressed in white, surpassed the snow. With an ancient sword on her back, her jet-black silky hair was casually tied with a red string. She had a yellow gourd hanging from her waist.
Under the fiery evening sun, the girl's eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, exuding a fairy-like beauty.
Su Yi lazily reclined in a wicker chair and looked up and down at Yue Shichan. He pointed to a nearby stone stool and said, "Sit."
Yue Shichan casually sat on the stone stool, and the evening sun spilled over her graceful figure, as if she were draped in a soft and hazy cloak of light, dreamlike and ethereal.
"Friend, now that you have reached the pinnacle of cultivation in Great Zhou, looking at the world, you are almost invincible. I wonder what your plans are for the future?" Yue Shichan's rosy lips lightly parted, her voice gentle and clear, incredibly pleasant to hear.
"Invincible?" Su Yi smiled. "I am only at the level of an Innate Martial Ancestor. I dare not claim to be invincible. As for plans... I don't have any for now."
Yue Shichan smiled faintly and said, "Friend, you are too modest. In my opinion, unless there are geniuses with heaven-defying potential, it's impossible for cultivators below the Spirit Dao realm to threaten you."
Su Yi didn't dwell on this topic any further. He picked up a wine jug from the side table and asked, "Do you want to drink?"
Yue Shichan took the yellow gourd from her slender waist and said, "Would you like to taste my wine, friend?"
Su Yi didn't refuse and said, "Sure."
Yue Shichan stood up, poured a cup for Su Yi from the gourd, and the wine appeared as blue as a clear sapphire, emitting a hint of spiritual luster. The strong fragrance of the wine permeated the air, carrying a unique sweetness.
"This is a wine brewed from the honey of hundreds of spiritual flowers I collected deep in the Silver Flame Demon Mountain. Friend, please give it a try."
Yue Shichan's bright eyes smiled, tranquil and extraordinary.
Su Yi raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp. After savoring it for a moment, he couldn't help but nod and say, "This wine is excellent. It is mellow and refreshing, with a unique taste. What's rare is that it also contains a gentle spirituality, which greatly benefits the nourishment of one's qi and blood."
Yue Shichan smiled and filled Su Yi's cup again before saying, "Friend, aren't you curious about the purpose of my visit today?"
Su Yi said, "Tell me."
Yue Shichan sat back down, pondered for a moment, and said, "I don't know if you have heard, but in half a year, within the boundaries of Da Xia, there will be an event called the 'Blue Terrace Assembly'."
Su Yi was taken aback and shook his head, saying, "I have never heard of it."
Da Xia was the overlord of the Cyan Continent, with vast territory, prosperous national power, and numerous Dao traditions. There were dozens of vassal states alone under Da Xia's rule!
In comparison, whether it was Great Zhou, Great Wei, or Great Qin, they were roughly on par with the vassal states under Da Xia and could not be compared to Da Xia at all.
Due to the extremely distant distance between Great Zhou and Da Xia, and the lack of communication between them, the ordinary people of Great Zhou were not even aware that there was a country called Da Xia in this world.
For those cultivators, Da Xia was also too distant, and their understanding of Da Xia was mostly limited to scattered rumors.
Yue Shichan immediately spoke, "The so-called 'Blue Terrace Assembly' is initiated by the current Emperor of Da Xia and jointly organized by the four top forces within Da Xia..."
"Any cultivator who has stepped onto the path of the Yuan Dao can participate."
"After a series of debates and competitions in the Blue Terrace Assembly, the top thirty participants will each receive a 'Sumeru Talisman'."
"The top ten participants will be rewarded with inheritances, treasures, spiritual herbs, and other gifts prepared by the current Emperor of Da Xia."
"The top three participants will also receive a piece of 'Xuanji Spiritual Marrow'."
"It is said that the first-place winner will even receive a special and mysterious reward."
Upon hearing this, Su Yi couldn't help but be surprised. "Using 'Xuanji Spiritual Marrow' as a reward? The Emperor of Da Xia is quite generous."
Xuanji Spiritual Marrow was an extremely special divine material that could further refine the foundation of a cultivator's Great Dao.
Especially for cultivators who were about to enter the Yuan Mansion realm, with the help of this divine material, they could establish an extraordinary "Dantian Yuan Mansion"!
In the vast wilderness of the Nine Provinces, such divine materials were of considerable value.
Of course, Su Yi was surprised because in the secular world of the Cyan Continent, for an emperor of the secular realm to offer such divine material as a reward, it was evident that the foundation of Da Xia was exceptionally profound.
"It is rumored that the current Emperor of Da Xia is very likely a powerful spiritual cultivator, with great talent and immeasurable strength."
Yue Shichan whispered softly, "Moreover, Da Xia has long been exploring the opportunities and fortunes of this world. Over the years, the opportunities and fortunes that have fallen into the hands of the Emperor of Da Xia are definitely not few."
Su Yi couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
This was the advantage of being an emperor. With a single command, countless people would search for rare treasures and explore the fortunes of the world for them.
As the overlord of the Cyan Continent, the accumulation of cultivation resources by the Emperor of Da Xia over the years was immeasurable.
Su Yi was well aware that if the Emperor of Da Xia was truly a powerful spiritual cultivator, it would not be difficult for him to gather opportunities and fortunes on the Cyan Continent.
Just compare it to Great Zhou.
In recent years, the Emperor of Zhou had collected opportunities and treasures from the Eight Demon Mountains, all of which were offered to the Hidden Dragon Sect. As a result, each of those Hidden Dragon Sect members possessed ancient inheritances, controlled ancient secret techniques, and their strength far surpassed cultivators of the same realm.
And Da Xia, as the overlord of the Cyan Continent, it was imaginable that there were bound to be many secret realms and dangerous places similar to the Eight Demon Mountains within its borders.
How could the opportunities and fortunes that the Emperor of Da Xia could gather be lacking?
"What is the Sumeru Talisman?" Su Yi asked.
Yue Shichan replied, "It is said that within Da Xia, there is a highly mysterious island called 'Sumeru Immortal Island.' Only those who possess the Sumeru Talisman can enter and explore its opportunities."
Su Yi vaguely understood and said, "The purpose of this 'Blue Terrace Assembly' convened by the Emperor of Da Xia is probably to select a group of cultivators to help him explore the opportunities on Sumeru Immortal Island, right?"
Yue Shichan nodded and said, "That's likely the case. However, who among cultivators would resist such temptation?"
"If that's the case, Sumeru Immortal Island must be extraordinary. It should only be accessible to cultivators of the Yuan Dao, and it must be extremely dangerous inside. Otherwise, the Emperor of Da Xia wouldn't need to go through so much trouble to select a group of top-notch Yuan Dao cultivators," Su Yi pondered.
Yue Shichan was taken aback and asked, "Why do you think so?"
"If powerful spiritual cultivators could enter Sumeru Immortal Island, how could there be any room for Yuan Dao cultivators to participate?" Su Yi smiled. "Likewise, if the situation inside Sumeru Immortal Island wasn't dangerous, the Emperor of Da Xia wouldn't need to organize such a grand event like the Blue Terrace Assembly. He could simply select a group of cultivators to go."
"In my opinion, the Emperor of Da Xia probably knows very little about the situation inside Sumeru Immortal Island. He lacks certainty and has no choice but to hold the Blue Terrace Assembly to select exceptional individuals to explore it," Su Yi concluded, finishing his drink.
In his past life of countless millennia, he had participated in numerous expeditions to explore dangerous secret realms. He had even organized events similar to the Blue Terrace Assembly. In such situations, it was not difficult for him to discern the intentions behind the Emperor of Da Xia's decision.
Moon Poem Cicada's beautiful eyes showed a trace of astonishment as she said, "I didn't expect that you would see through the mystery at a glance, Daoist Friend."
Su Yi waved his hand and said, "You were simply attracted by the rewards in the Blue Terrace Assembly and didn't think deeply."
Unable to hold back, Moon Poem Cicada asked, "Then... would Daoist Friend be interested in participating in this Blue Terrace Assembly?"
Su Yi looked at the girl with picturesque features, resembling a fairy, and smiled meaningfully. "The purpose of your visit today is to invite me to join Da Xia, isn't it?"
Faced with Su Yi's bold and direct gaze, Moon Poem Cicada felt slightly uneasy but still spoke frankly, "That's right. I won't hide it from you. In recent years, the opportunities within the Eight Demon Mountains of Great Zhou have been explored by countless people. Now, it's almost impossible to find valuable opportunities there."
A hint of helplessness appeared between Moon Poem Cicada's beautiful brows. "Not only in Great Zhou but also in Great Wei and Great Qin, it's the same situation. Over the years, I have traveled across the three kingdoms, going to dangerous places where opportunities are hidden, but most of the time, I return empty-handed."
Su Yi said, "So, you've decided to try your luck in Da Xia?"
Moon Poem Cicada nodded and said, "Yes."
Su Yi pondered for a moment and said, "Do you know that in as little as three years or as long as five years, there will be a brilliant era coming to the Cyan Continent?"
Moon Poem Cicada was taken aback and admired, "I only know that the legendary brilliant era will come, but I never expected that Daoist Friend could roughly deduce the time of its arrival."
After a pause, she continued, "However, Daoist Friend, you may not know that the reason I am going to Da Xia to cultivate this time is to strive to further improve my cultivation before the arrival of that brilliant era."
Appreciation flashed in Su Yi's eyes.
Through their conversation, he could tell at a glance that this poetic and picturesque young girl had an extremely determined and pure heart in the pursuit of the Dao. In terms of courage and temperament, she far surpassed others.
After thinking for a moment, Su Yi looked at Moon Poem Cicada and said, "If you are willing, I can be your guide on the path of the Dao. At the very least, I can help you go higher and farther on the Dao."
Moon Poem Cicada smiled and pursed her lips. "Is Daoist Friend planning to take me as your disciple?"
Su Yi shook his head and sighed lightly. "Unless it's necessary or it greatly tempts me, I'm afraid I won't take any more disciples in this lifetime."
There was a hint of melancholy in his voice.
Moon Poem Cicada was taken aback. From the sound of it, she didn't even have the qualifications to become his disciple?
After a moment, she steadied her mind and said, "I will seriously consider this matter."
Su Yi didn't insist and casually said, "Whenever you have made up your mind, feel free to come find me."
He truly admired Moon Poem Cicada. Since his reincarnation, she was the first talent he had encountered who possessed such outstanding temperament, talent, and appearance.
Of course, he had no intention of forcing her.
At that moment, Moon Poem Cicada blinked her eyes and asked with a smile, "So... would Daoist Friend be willing to accompany me on a journey to Da Xia?"