Chapter 878: Various Ferry Crossings | Sword Of Coming [Translation]
Sword Of Coming [Translation] - Updated on April 16, 2025
Practicing sorcery and unorthodox methods are considered heretical by White Jade Capital.
All three parties wished to witness the magnificent spectacle of “Moving the Moon” firsthand, a feat destined to be etched in the annals of history and passed down through the ages.
Within White Jade Capital, a small faction of Taoist officials were particularly concerned about this matter.
Although their cultivation was not high, their status was extraordinary. They were known as the “Mountain Historians,” specializing in compiling the orthodox “Green History” of White Jade Capital and the entire world.
Similar to the daily records of mortal dynasties, they chronicled the actions of Taoist officials throughout the realm, recording both virtuous deeds and misdeeds, without fear of offending even the most esteemed figures. Every edict issued by White Jade Capital, the teachings imparted by the Five Cities and Twelve Towers to Taoist officials across the land, the changes in mortal dynasties, the four seasons, auspicious omens from all directions, the increase or decrease in registered Taoist households, the establishment or abandonment of Taoist temples – all were meticulously recorded by these “Historians.” Furthermore, aside from the three Grand Masters of White Jade Capital, no one else was qualified to peruse this historical record.
However, Taoist Sun offered a critique, deeming the writing style to be overly cautious, lacking in grandeur, and failing to express genuine praise or criticism, thus wasting ink.
He then suggested that they move from White Jade Capital to the Profound Capital Temple, where he believed their writing would blossom with brilliance and take on a new dimension.
To this day, Grand Master Yu of White Jade Capital had not issued a decree, nor had he personally appeared. Naturally, no one dared to act without authorization and attempt to move the moon to the Azure Firmament.
Moreover, taking action without permission and risking danger was hardly a wise move.
Not only was the sword energy around the gate formidable, but there was also a fierce battle between the Sage of Rites and the Bai Ze beast. A single misstep could result in being caught in the crossfire and meeting one’s demise.
Those with ambition might lack the strength to intervene.
Outside of White Jade Capital, there were currently three individuals with both the courage and the power to act.
One was too lazy to move, another was unwilling to reveal himself too early, and the last was reluctant to overshadow his Daoist companion in public.
These individuals were none other than Taoist Sun and the two female Taoists standing not far from him, all of whom were of considerable age.
Grand Master Sun of the Great Profound Capital Temple stroked his beard and smiled, “I was wondering why I hadn’t seen Old Lu the shameless rascal for so long. It turns out he’s out for a stroll again.” Taoist Sun sighed with emotion. During that fleeting glance, he had noticed that Lu Chen, that lecherous fellow, had fallen in love with little Daoist Chen at first sight and had been peeking over the wall every other day to catch a glimpse of her.
Furthermore, this claim had been corroborated by Fatty Yan, so it wasn’t just her imagination.
Fatty Yan’s business was thriving in the Taoist temple. The “Compendium of a Hundred Sword Immortal Seals” alone was selling remarkably well, albeit at a slightly higher price. Not long after, he released another meticulously engraved edition of the “Compendium of Two Hundred Sword Immortal Seals,” complete with a preface by Bai Ye. This compendium was divided into two volumes, with the first volume sold separately for two “Little Summer” coins and the second volume sold separately for three “Little Summer” coins.