Master of Strange Dao

Yu Ziqing quickly reviewed the information in his mind.

He hadn't heard before about the Ninth Tier, a member of the Tao Clan.

Piecing together the random and sensational news he had recently heard.

Under heaven, there is only one Tao family known to be Ninth Tier, the Daqian Tao Clan.

This guy is said to have just returned from being lost, a strong member of the Tao Clan.

He was lost for eight thousand years yet still alive, he was already Ninth Tier back then, and apparently was Ninth Tier Third Tribulation.

In other words, this dude is estimated to have lived for over ten thousand years.

The lifespan of a Ninth Tier strongman is directly related to the dharma method they practice and the path they follow.

Ninth Tier Third Tribulation, living at least three to four thousand years, and the highest recorded is roughly about ten thousand years.

Though, eight thousand years might have been wasted.

Considering him as an ordinary Ninth Tier, at most adding that he's quite perceptive, he might be stronger than a usual Ninth Tier in certain aspects.

But those are ordinary aspects.

There was an unusual part that Yu Ziqing had been puzzled about.

Because the Undying Mandala was found, opening the Blood River, connecting to the place of the Undying Mandala.

This guy probably took the opportunity to return.

But the problem is, within the Abyssal Rift, none of the hungry ghosts knew about this guy passing through.

Of course, it might be possible that there are other smaller Abyssal Rifts.

Yu Ziqing couldn't possibly grasp all the locations of the Abyssal Rifts.

As for returning from the void, it's impossible.

He doesn't have the power to break through the barriers and return.

Ever since the Jade Tablet was introduced, information like this spread faster than before.

People now casually selling gossip information, as it's not a secret.

The real secrets, those willing to spend a bit of money to sell information to gossip, wouldn't know either.

When Tao Jiajie returned, his realm had fallen from Ninth Tier, his hair completely white, clearly showing his lifespan was near its end.

Now being Ninth Tier again, proves his recovery is quite good.

Except that head of white hair remains unchanged.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind, Yu Ziqing smiled, and gestured with an elegant invitation.

"Please be seated, have some tea, rest your feet, I'll contact my family to ensure quick return and detoxification for you."

"No worries, so many years have passed, there's no rush, can come again anytime."

Tao Jiajie looked at Yu Ziqing, his face appeared young, yet his eyes were aged and profound.

He could see that Yu Ziqing indeed practiced Body Cultivation, a Sixth Tier Body Cultivation.

Refining God was unclear, and not too brazen to spy, but he sensed it was also Sixth Tier.

Seems it's time to make a choice, currently in the phase of strengthening his foundation.

Judging from his physical foundation, he should choose Body Refinement.

Matches with the intelligence, Jinlan Mountain's alien power breeds, aside from the outer hungry ghosts, everyone appears to be body cultivators.

But meeting directly, indeed only sensed Body Refinement and Refining God's aura, no Earth Deity's unique aura.

This also aligns with the reports.

This was a junior from Jinlan Mountain stationed outside to maintain external contact.

Many forces that disliked too much external interaction have similar people.

Letting young ones train outside serves as a bridge for external communication, usually such people, are future leaders who will take over power.

The person he seeks is likely related to Jinlan Mountain.

Still, it's worth checking if there's a connection to Qing Ziyu.

With a subtle smile, he inscribed the name "Qing Ziyu" in his heart.

Upon hearing the name, understanding its meaning, and knowing its essence.

Easily, he recorded the name "Qing Ziyu."

This implies these three words are indeed his True Name.

But in the next moment, he felt the three-word True Name inscribed in his heart slowly dissolve.

He put down the teacup, seeing Yu Ziqing courteously refilling it with a touch of warmth, exactly seven parts full.

Yu Ziqing's expression remained unchanged, his Yin God slightly raised an eyelid, flipped over, clutching the Earth Deity Source, continued sleeping.

A mysterious, inexplicable weak sensation flashed, as if something happened, yet didn't happen.

Yu Ziqing continued to sit here, chatting with Tao Jiajie.

Taking the stance of a junior, chatting about trivial matters.

For instance, things in the abyss, not secret, but those without firsthand experience might not know precisely.

Tao Jiajie shared many mystical stories from the abyss and peculiar devil creatures.

Meanwhile, he tried again.

Inscribing the name "Qing Ziyu" again in his heart.

The result was the same; able to inscribe, indicating it was true name, but silently vanished upon inscription.

This proves someone is protecting his True Name, or someone very powerful has taken his True Name.

All dharma methods centered around True Name have little effect on him.

Especially True Name spells, completely ineffective.

The person sought might indeed be from Jinlan Mountain, possibly the strong figure behind Qing Ziyu.

No.1 reported the target is likely the sleeping hungry ghost king of Jinlan Mountain.

From current observations, he agreed with this.

However, another issue arose.

The hungry ghost king is asleep and waking up would reach Tenth Tier.