A divine spring flows through the rocky cliffs, sacred herbs grow alongside the rocks, and auspicious beasts lurk in the mountains. It possesses both celestial aura and wondrous scenery, making it a place of magnificent beauty.
Lin Yi said, "Where is that dog that claims to be the Black Emperor? I would be grateful if the Holy Maiden could take me there directly."
"Please come with me, sir."
The ethereal beauty of the Jade Pool goddess led the way, her graceful movements like those of a banished immortal, radiating endless charm. This kind of beauty could bring peace and tranquility to the soul.
The two entered a purple bamboo forest. The purple bamboo here was like jade, with each joint crystal clear. There were medicinal herbs growing in the forest, but they were not very dense. Occasionally, you could see a few plants, and upon closer inspection, they were all hundreds of years old. Sometimes, you could even see ancient herbs that were over a thousand years old.
At the heart of the Purple Bamboo Forest lies a clear, tranquil lake. Several bamboo houses dot the lakeshore, blending perfectly with the surrounding environment.
However, a burst of noise shattered the tranquility.
"Woof..."
"Go, dog!"
"You damn dog, I'm going to fight you to the death today... Someone's coming, you damn dog, let go..."
A dog, with a jet-black body, a square head, and large ears, bigger than a tiger, was seen relentlessly biting and tearing at a dark-skinned, powerful-looking man.
Standing next to it was a little girl, about three or four years old, with delicate features, clapping her little hands to cheer on the black dog.
The Holy Maiden of Yaochi said, "Fellow Daoist Black Emperor, this gentleman has come to pay a visit."
The big black dog suddenly rushed over and spoke in human language, saying, "Someone actually came looking for me."
"Please continue your conversation, I must take my leave now."
After the Holy Maiden of Yaochi left, the big black dog circled Lin Yi a few times and asked warily, "What do you want with me?"
Lin Yi smiled, and a peculiar aura appeared in his palm. He said, "Smell it first, and then we'll talk."
The large black dog raised a front paw, drawing in the scent from Lin Yi's hand. After a cautious sniff, its gaze hesitated for a moment, then it sniffed again before suddenly jumping up excitedly, exclaiming, "This...this is a Primordial Saint..."
Lin Yi nodded and said, "Now, Fellow Daoist Black Emperor, are you willing to discuss this in detail with me?"
"Quick, take me to see him!" the big black dog said anxiously.
A small, exquisite portal appeared in Lin Yi's palm. The surrounding void solidified, and Bai Su, holding a small purple squirrel, stepped out of the portal. Upon seeing the large black dog beside her, she was immediately startled and hid behind Lin Yi, crying out, "Master, what is this?"
She was not unfamiliar with her master's physical form; she just found it amusing because it meant she had two masters.
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Chapter 292 Fire Domain and Weapon Forging
Lin Yi said with a smile, "It's the little black dog that your Uncle Zhong mentioned. Don't be afraid, call it Uncle Black King."
Bai Su cautiously peeked out and said, "Hello, Uncle Black Emperor."
Upon hearing the name "Little Black," the big black dog's face fell, and it said, "You've been to Purple Mountain."
Bai Su said, "Yes, I have been inside. There is an Uncle Da Zhong in Zishan who taught me cultivation."
The big black dog immediately trotted over to Bai Su and asked, "Little darling, what's your name?"
Bai Su said, "My name is Bai Su. Uncle Black Emperor, you can just call me Su'er."
The big black dog, like a wolf in sheep's clothing, coaxed her gently, saying, "Su'er, I'll take you to pick some peaches to eat, okay?"
Bai Su shook her head and said, "I want to follow my master."
"Su'er is such a good girl." Lin Yi patted Bai Su's head and said, "Fellow Daoist Black Emperor, Su'er has a great talent for array patterns, so I came here specifically to find you, hoping you can give her some pointers."
"Leave it to me, you can rest assured." Black King took full responsibility, his dog face full of smiles, and kept playing with Bai Su, showing great care.
Half an hour later, Lin Yi's Dao body left the Yaochi Holy Land and headed south. His true body, however, controlled the Gate of the Void and hid within a single hair of the Black Emperor.
In the following days, Ye Fan, Li Heishui, Liu Kou, and the others who had accompanied the Black Emperor to the Yaochi Holy Land all noticed that the Black Emperor had suddenly changed. Not only did he appear and disappear unpredictably all the time, but he also frequently scribbled and drew everywhere, and no one knew what he was busy with.
The grand gathering at Yaochi began, and the Pure Land was bustling with activity. Powerful figures from all directions came to visit, strongmen from all over the world gathered, and extraordinary people and hermits from all walks of life appeared one after another.
"The Imperial Uncle of the Great Xia Dynasty in Zhongzhou has arrived."
"The Lord of the Arctic Ice God Palace has arrived."
"The divine monk who saved us from peril in the Western Desert has come to visit."
"The War King of the Nanling War God Temple has arrived."
"..."
One after another, great figures appeared, their divine chariots shimmering with light, sweeping across the sky like the mounts of the gods.
Lin Yi had no interest in the outside world's turmoil. These days, he and the Black Emperor were designing a protective magic artifact for Bai Su.
The material was naturally the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold that Lin Yi had obtained from Ye Fan in exchange for the Medicine King. After countless deductions by the man and the dog, they finally finalized the plan and decided to refine a longevity lock.
In the southern part of the eastern wilderness, there is the State of Jin.
This is a country that is somewhat famous among cultivators because it has a fire domain within its borders.
From the beginning of time to the present, the flames in the Fire Domain have burned for countless ages, and their existence is difficult to ascertain.
There was no grass or trees on the ground, nor magma underground, so there was no material to support the burning. There was only an endless flame, and it was unknown why it would burn for so long and could not be extinguished.
Ordinary cultivators dare not approach the Fire Domain, but top-tier cultivators will invariably choose it as their first choice when refining artifacts. The flames here possess a mysterious power that can help the artifact take shape and imprint the Dao and principles upon it.