Chapter 406 - 2: The Empress Descends the Mountain, Medicine Ancestor Joins the Army

Great Wilderness.

Lix Mountain.

Inside a Daoist Palace.

The Empress sat cross-legged on a cushion.

Opposite her sat a woman with an exceedingly beautiful face, radiating divine charm.

The woman looked at the Empress and said, "Your cultivation accomplishments are not bad; you now have the foundation to become immortal.

Do you plan to continue your cultivation in the mountains, or head to the Great Wilderness?"

The Empress remained silent, still digesting the memories flooding her mind. After a moment, she said, "Master.

The Human Race is currently in turmoil, and I plan to head to the humans for my training."

"Hmm? Well, the Human Race’s Common Lord, Shennong, is in danger and looking to quickly train the next Common Lord."

"Unfortunately, the current Human Race is not what it used to be, nor does Xuanyuan possess the great merit he once did.

Naturally, he cannot command the respect of the human populace, which has led to this warfare."

The Lix Mountain Old Mother seemed well-versed in the current situation of the Human Race.

"Which side do you intend to join?"

"The Jiuli Tribe."

Shen Fei’s task is to defeat the Yellow Emperor; even if he fails, that Celestial Dao Demon Venerable can still achieve Mythical Quality.

But if Shen Fei’s class advancement task fails.

"You were associated with Chi You in the past; it’s natural."

Lix Mountain Old Mother wasn’t surprised by the Empress’s words and said, "If you join the Human Race, neither side will give face to your Lix Mountain."

"However, if you assist the Human Emperor in achieving Dao, becoming immortal is close at hand.

Go, and be careful."

"The disciple obeys the grace of the master."

The Empress nodded.

She knew Chi You was likely now Cangtian, and her master might be over there.

It was best to quickly meet with her master first.

After the Empress rose.

Lix Mountain Old Mother casually shot three beams of light into the Empress’s hands and said, "Although you can’t use my name to intimidate the opposition.

Since I am your master, I must provide you with protective items.

These three artifacts require mana to use—one for attack, one for defense, and one for escape."

The Empress looked at the three items in her hands: one White Jade Turtle, one Divine Xie Statue, and one that looked like a chisel.

These three were all [Mythical] items; her master was indeed generous.

She put them away and said, "Thank you, Master, for the gift!"

"Go."

Lix Mountain Old Mother took a deep look at the Empress and finally said, "Do not forget you are a descendant of Lix Mountain."

The Empress hadn’t reacted to the meaning of these words when the surroundings shifted, and she realized she had left the Daoist Palace.

She was already at the foot of the mountain.

The Empress pondered for a while but still couldn’t grasp the meaning of Lix Mountain Old Mother’s last words.

She stored the three items away, her eyes glowing slightly blue as she narrowed the distance between two detectable points.

Instantly stepping out, she teleported towards the direction her heart sensed.

...

"Bothersome, the Jiuli Tribe is so far away! And why am I in the Lie Mountain Tribe, moreover, I’ve become Shennong’s disciple."

The Medicine Ancestor grumbled while grinding medicine.

Upon entering, memories emerged, revealing his position as the current clan leader of the Lie Mountain Tribe and one of Shennong’s disciples, specializing in the Dao of medicine.

Before entering, they knew some developments of the Battle of Zhulu, at least the basics.

Like the three main protagonists in the Battle of Zhulu: Chi You, Yellow Emperor, and Flame Emperor.

And now, the opponent of his Lie Mountain Tribe is none other than Chi You.

But the distance between the Lie Mountain Tribe and the Jiuli Tribe is vast. As Shennong’s disciple, if he rashly escapes.

He will definitely be discovered.

"Have you heard? Our tribe is preparing to go to war with the Jiuli Tribe."

Suddenly.

The Medicine Ancestor heard two other medicine grinding disciples chatting nearby and slowed his grinding tool.

Before entering.

Shen Fei had told them there might be changes after entering, and even the leader of the Jiuli Tribe.

Chi You was likely to become the Celestial Dao Demon Venerable.

Their goal was to overcome the Yellow Emperor, who wins in the mythical records.

"Fellow disciples, what’s the matter with our tribe preparing to go to war with the Jiuli Tribe?"

The Medicine Ancestor, though generally silent, knew he had to inquire about crucial information.

"Why concern yourself so much with this matter? Don’t tell me you want to join the army?

Just be a diligent medicine grinding disciple; joining the army could end with dying on the battlefield."

One chubby-faced disciple scoffed.

"Stay in the tribe; mastering the skills of the master’s Crystal Belly is far more crucial than this."

Another thin, monkey-faced disciple spoke up.

The Medicine Ancestor chuckled, "I’m just asking, and yes, I’m somewhat interested in going with the army.

I haven’t seen the world outside the tribe for a while now."

The two disciples exchanged a look, the chubby one frowned deeply, "You’re not seriously considering joining the army, are you?"

"I possess some valuable skills; if I join, maybe fewer soldiers would die."

"Skills? You could check out the southern military area of the tribe, but I think you’d better consult the master first."

They referred to Shennong as the master; the Medicine Ancestor nodded repeatedly, knowing this was a chance to leave, provided he contacts his master.

Then plan accordingly later.

A moment later.

With Shennong’s permission, the Medicine Ancestor went to the military area and demonstrated his Mafeisan and other skills.

He successfully became a military physician, contemplating.

Should he poison the soldiers of the Lie Mountain Tribe during the conflict with the Jiuli Tribe?

"If my master turns hostile with the Lie Mountain Tribe, could I be discovered instantly?"

...

Several days later.

Wu Zhao followed a group of people to the military area.

Her newly given status was that of a tribe refugee, with Tier Two abilities.

She joined a group of refugees heading towards the Jiuli Tribe.

Upon arrival, rather than being absorbed willingly into the Jiuli Tribe.

She found herself drafted into the Suicide Squad, as the Jiuli Tribe wasn’t about ’Come as you are, settle in as you may.’

If you willingly affiliate, it’s one thing.

Refugees or those from defeated tribes.

To become official members of the Jiuli Tribe, you must survive a war as part of the Suicide Squad.

"Step forward for identification, do you recognize this insignia?"

At that moment, a burly man held a stone tablet with a carved mark.

He placed it before the refugees, and Wu Zhao froze.

Because it was the emblem of the Breaking Abyss Army, also the signal agreed upon with her partner.

Wu Zhao hesitated briefly, then quickly said, "I recognize it."

The burly man’s face brightened, he hurriedly walked to Wu Zhao with the tablet.

"Password!"

Wu Zhao paused, her partner hadn’t mentioned this.

The man prompted, "Imperial Jade Liquid Wine!"

Wu Zhao instinctively replied, "A hundred and eighty per cup?"