316: The way home

"The Lingxu Gazetteer."

Jiang Ning's eyes lit up as he looked at the book the attendant handed him.

He took it, and judging by its pristine condition, it seemed to have been rarely read.

This type of gazetteer wasn't as good as the maps sold outside. Aside from mentioning some remote areas, maps were far more practical.

Moreover, Cultivators wouldn't bother going to remote places.

Jiang Ning looked towards where they had come from, a long distance away, then at the bookshelves in front of him, which were filled with ordinary books.

However, because this was the largest Library Pavilion in the Lingxu Domain, the books here had all become "hardcover editions," and the illustrations within were remarkably vivid.

Jiang Ning handed over a High-Grade Spirit Stone.

The attendant, with keen perception, withdrew.

Those who sought such "unpopular books" usually had their own secrets.

Jiang Ning casually set up a small barrier.

He opened the gazetteer.

Looking at the illustrations inside, his Divine Sense entered, and the illustrations transformed into a world. He felt as if he stood high in the sky, overlooking the entire continent.

At the very center was the Lingxu Domain.

"This is presented from the perspective of the Lingxu Domain."

With a thought, Jiang Ning reduced the map's scale, and the world before him became "generalized." At the corners, several more domain names appeared.

He then enlarged the scale again, able to directly see the location of the Baoxu Merchant Guild.

"It's not as exquisite as the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty's, but for this place, it's quite good," Vermilion Bird said faintly, having also entered this illusory space and standing beside Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning turned his head and realized that Vermilion Bird was no longer the Vermilion Bird who always wore a black cloak and a silver mask.

She had a slender waist, full breasts, plump hips, long legs, and a Face filled with a captivating heroism.

Her fiery red clothes adorned with red fiery feathers made her appear both sacred and solemn.

Vermilion Bird glanced at Jiang Ning and said indifferently, "This is a wisp of my Divine Sense, so I didn't bother with other disguises. What? Surprised?"

Jiang Ning chuckled.

"I just feel that for a Senior of Vermilion Bird's grace, constantly wearing a mask and cloak is a bit of a disservice to herself."

Vermilion Bird didn't take that bait, but her subsequent tone was noticeably lighter.

"Further east, there should still be several domains with strength similar to the Lingxu Domain."

Then, Vermilion Bird asked with a hint of confusion, "I've always wondered, how did you know that by continuously heading east, you could reach the Xuanhuang Domain you mentioned?

You should know, if the Xuanhuang Domain you spoke of is very small, then its 'center' is actually inaccurate, and using it as a reference is also irrational."

Jiang Ning was drenched in sweat.

Actually, this... he had indeed taken for granted.

But there had to be a direction, right?

Since it was aimless anyway, he might as well try heading east. The general direction couldn't be wrong.

Moreover, in the original work, Yun Qingyao also continuously traveled west to reach the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty.

Didn't that correspond to the Xuanhuang Domain being to the east of the Great Qian Immortal Dynasty?

"This... I have my reasons."

Jiang Ning didn't say he was guessing; he needed some Face too.

Next, he settled his mind and began to meticulously search for information about the Xuanhuang Domain.

If it wasn't on the first page of illustrations, he would exit and look further back.

A quarter of an hour passed.

Jiang Ning had almost finished browsing this gazetteer.

With his current Divine Soul, a quarter of an hour was already very, very slow.

No choice, he was searching carefully.

"Could it be that there really is no news of the Xuanhuang Domain?"

Jiang Ning was a bit disappointed.

If he couldn't even find news of the Xuanhuang Domain, then forget about the Cang Ling Domain, which was even inferior to the Xuanhuang Domain.

But the last page, a forest and its description, caught Jiang Ning's attention.

The book stated:

【This old man once traveled as far as that Yousen Domain. The local people were uncivilized, wore beast skins, spoke no human language, and were accompanied by venomous insects. There were leaders who could control insects, using insects as a species, absorbing Spiritual Qi, and achieving complementarity.

Perhaps in a few hundred or a thousand years, a civilization centered around insects will be born here. I wonder if this old man's Realm can still increase, and if his Lifespan is still sufficient.

If it is, I will definitely go and see.】

After reading it, Jiang Ning immediately thought of the time when he and the young girl were chased by Marshal Marshal Xuan Hu, forced towards Flowing Water, and passed through a "Flower City".

Its City Lord had been seduced by the neighboring domain and was raising those Desolate Worm.

"This short description is extremely similar to the Yousen Domain, which borders the Xuanhuang Domain. Unfortunately, there are no illustrations, otherwise, it should be possible to confirm it.

Although there's no news of the Xuanhuang Domain, having news of the Yousen Domain is also good."

"Did you find it?"

The real-life Vermilion Bird was still wearing a large black cloak, a hood, and a silver mask.

She observed Jiang Ning's emotional fluctuations and asked.

"I found it."

Jiang Ning said with a smile, "Heading east is correct. That direction indeed leads towards the Xuanhuang Domain. Although I didn't see the Xuanhuang Domain in this gazetteer,

I did see its neighbor, the Yousen Domain."

Vermilion Bird nodded.

When searching for a place, if you can find a place you've heard of before, then you're not far. By asking for directions, you'll eventually get there.

Moreover, the closer they got to the frontier, the more influence their strength would have.

By the time they reached that Xuanhuang Domain, a Soul Transformation Early Stage Cultivator could directly determine the development of a domain.

"Then let's go."

Vermilion Bird lifted her long legs and walked out of the Library Pavilion.

Baoxu Merchant Guild, or rather, almost all merchant guilds, besides Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills and other things useful for cultivation, things like gazetteers were freely open to the public.

This was also why the attendant was unwilling to serve such guests, as they couldn't earn any commission.

Of course, tips were another matter.

Jiang Ning placed the book back on the shelf and followed Vermilion Bird.

After they exited,

Jiang Ning transmitted, "Wait a moment before we leave. There's one more thing to do."

Vermilion Bird understood.

"The enemy you mentioned?"

"Yes!"

Jiang Ning said seriously, "I don't care if that person's Divine Soul was annihilated by the Curse Killing Art. In any case, I want to destroy this body as well.

I will not allow such a person to live in the Cultivation World."

"I'm very curious now, what exactly did that person do to you that you resent her so much?"

Vermilion Bird smiled.

To annihilate the Divine Soul and not even spare the body, what kind of deep-seated hatred must that be?

Jiang Ning shook his head, "She didn't do anything to me. It's just that we have a natural conflict of position. If I don't kill her, she might very well kill me in the future."

Vermilion Bird understood.

Stances are the hardest to resolve.

No wonder Jiang Ning, a Nascent Soul Cultivator, had targeted a Qi Refining Realm Cultivator back then.

Even a lion uses its full strength to fight a rabbit. The best way to deal with danger is to completely nip it in the bud before it arrives.

Jiang Ning made a wise choice.

"However..." Vermilion Bird chuckled, "According to what you said, you want to destroy even the opponent's body. Then using the Curse Killing Art back then was too casual."

Jiang Ning was stunned. "Why do you say that?"

Vermilion Bird said, "You're probably worried that the opponent's fate will continue to affect you and pose a threat to you in the future. If that's the case, you should have found this person.

After killing the opponent, you should have captured her Divine Soul, imprisoned it, and set up a formation to completely shatter her.

To ensure she never enters Reincarnation."

Jiang Ning: ???

I merely repeated your words, and the god of death appeared.