Chapter 461 New Elephant (1)
Shan Wu's mouth was full of denial about the stone carving technique, but Ji Rong thought it was great. Why should objects placed on the main road be so exquisite? As long as they look grand, that's enough.
After passing the checkpoint, they walked on the stone-paved road, which had been expanded to twice its original size. The road had three engravings that divided it into four lanes, with the middle line serving as the dividing line for two directions. Those who walked faster walked in the middle, while those who walked slower walked on the sides.
Planted on both sides of the stone slab is a kind of easy-to-grow spiritual grass called Qi Gao. It has been eaten flat and is as tall as the stone slab.
After walking for a short while, they saw a plump goose with a pouch around its neck patrolling the roadside. When it encountered any tender leaves that were growing outwards, it would peck them off and eat them. When it encountered any older leaves, it would peck them off and stuff them into the pouch around its neck.
After crossing one mountain, there is another. The spiritual herbs planted along the main road and the stone statues standing by the roadside on each mountain are all different.
For example, in the Danxue Mountains, there is a stone statue of a powerful bull's head, and the area is planted with Suoling Grass, a kind of grass that only bull cultivators can eat.
They walked to the mountainside of Xiaofu Mountain and saw a Thunder Ox, a mortal demon with two pouches around its neck, happily watching the grass as it walked and ate.
Ji Rong found it amusing, so she stepped forward and asked, "This brute, are you the patrolman of this mountain?"
The ox looked up at Ji Rong, stopped, and respectfully said, "I am not a patrol general, but just a patrolman on Xiaofu Mountain." Then it continued walking forward.
Above the stone-paved road is a true skyway. Every halfway up the mountain, there are striking five-colored stones hanging in different sky layers, dividing the sky into four paths, indicating how high different bird species should fly.
In the past, there were also open roads, but they were just like the Kunlun Avenue of the past, only one road. Beings with insufficient cultivation had to look around carefully when traveling on the road to avoid being knocked over when a great cultivator came.
Therefore, in the past, those who could walk the Great Dao were at least at the Profound Spirit Realm. Only those who reached the Profound Spirit Realm had the power to protect themselves and would not be so unlucky as to be trampled into pieces by the great cultivators on their way.
Ji Rong also flew up to take a look. Although the division of the air passage and road was suggested by Ji Rong when she was exchanging letters with Jiao Jue.
But after seeing the actual product, she didn't know which way to go.
Ji Rong stood motionless in the air, and soon many passing birds noticed her. They flapped their wings and observed Ji Rong for a few moments before politely greeting her, "Beautiful Luan bird senior, is this your first time here?"
Ji Rong nodded in agreement, saying, "That's right. It seems like the air is divided into paths, and for a moment we don't know which path to take."
After the birds chirped for a while, a colorful bird with a storage ring and three storage bags around its neck stepped forward and respectfully said to Ji Rong, "You can stand in the air without flapping your wings, so your cultivation must be profound. Great cultivators like you can fly the two highest paths. The highest path is the Fast Flying Path, which is reserved for great powers to travel on. The two middle paths are mostly used by pack animals."
Ji Rong nodded, gave a shout, and then flew with Qing Guanzi along the highest road straight towards Longfeng Mountain, while Shan Wu ran wildly on the middle road.
After decades away, the area at the foot of Dragon and Phoenix Mountain had changed dramatically. Rows of newly built wooden houses stood neatly at the foot of the mountain, with many cubs coming and going. Ji Rong pointed to the wooden houses and asked Shan Wudao, "What are these?"
Shan Wu scratched his head and said, "I don't know. When I came here last time, I only saw the roads being widened and stone carvings being erected everywhere. I didn't see this house."
Ji Rong nodded and said, "Then it must be something new."
Following the path, they went straight up Dragon Phoenix Mountain. Ji Rong put the Guardian Palace back on the spot, then tapped Little White with her wing claws and said, "We're home, Little White. Go soak in the pool for a while."
Xiao Bai opened its eyes, released its tail, flew around Ji Rong once, and then transformed into a white light like mist and headed towards the back of the Dragon and Phoenix Palace. Qing Guanzi was sitting in the Shoudao Palace, saying to Shan Wudao: "You Qiong, now is the time for discussion. Now that Qing Jizi has returned, we must go to the Dragon and Phoenix Palace."
Once she goes inside, if your brother has time, he'll come out and catch up with you; we've been running around for so many days, so let's just stay here and wait a bit, instead of having to sit in the hall with them and not enjoy our freedom.”
Upon hearing this, Shan Wu hesitated for a moment, but still lay down and said, "I'll listen to you and wait here this time."
Ji Rong walked alone toward the Dragon and Phoenix Palace. As soon as she reached the entrance of the main hall, she saw Jiao Jue ordering the attendants, stewards, and subordinate gods who had come to perform their duties to leave first.
As Ji Rong walked inside, the attendants, stewards, and subordinates who were about to leave all turned to look.
For a moment, chaos reigned inside and outside the Dragon and Phoenix Palace. Those who had never seen Ji Rong before did not know who she was and stood there blankly holding the object. However, the old servants, such as Feng Qing, recognized Ji Rong and bowed down, saying, "Lord Ji."
When Qingpingzi, Jiaojue, and Shanshui saw Ji Rong walk to the door, they were all stunned for a moment before getting off their tables and welcoming her to sit in the main seat.
Thus, Ji Rong entered the hall amidst the throng of people.
Inside the Dragon and Phoenix Hall, the main seat was occupied by a large jade chair carved with images of all races singing together amidst the sun, moon, mountains, and water. The carvings on the chair were vibrant and lifelike.
Below the main seat, there are three large black wooden tables side by side. Underneath these three tables are piles of various spirit bamboo scrolls, wooden tablets, and jade tablets. The three tables are respectively carved with the themes of all races ascending to immortality, dragons roaring in the sky, and mountains, rivers, and seas. From left to right, these are the places where Qingpingzi, Jiaojue, and Shanshui conduct their daily affairs.
Ji Rong sat down on the large chair and said with great satisfaction, "Who craftsman made this? It's so luxurious."
Qingpingzi laughed and said, "Of course, it's Gao Yang who came out of the mountain eagle."
Jiao Jue squinted his eyes with pleasure and said to the group of servants, subordinates, and officials who remained in place, craning their necks to watch: "The Lord has returned. Now that you have finished your worship, that's enough for today. You may all leave."
For urgent matters, follow the attendant Feng Qing to the side hall to record the important information, which will be reviewed and decided upon by Lord Ji later.
Feng Qing accepted the order and left. In no time, all the heads in the hall were gone. Jiao Jue had a thought and beckoned to the door. A gust of wind blew in and closed the door.
Then, the three of them surrounded Ji Rong, and Jiao Jue said with dissatisfaction, "Cainiao, you actually dared to come back?! Buzhou rose up ten years ago, why didn't you return?"
Qingpingzi then stepped forward, his face full of excitement, and said, "Junior sister, you must have gained a lot of insights from your travels through the continent. Why don't you conjure up the precious tree so that your senior brother can take a look?"
Although Shan Shui did not speak, his eyes were filled with expectation. His tiger tail unconsciously swayed in the air, and his eyes were fixed on the outside of the hall.
Ji Rong smiled and stepped down from the chair, saying to Shan Shui, "Lord Shan Shui, Uncle is well. He is currently resting in the Shou Dao Palace with Senior Brother Guan Shan."
Shan Shui Chao Ji Rong nodded slightly, strode forward, opened the palace door and walked out.
Seeing Shan Shui leave, Ji Rong walked towards the back of the hall and said, "It's weird to be stared at like this by the two of you. Let's go to the pond to talk."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
